[smoldesu]

I don't really care about the politics of it, I'm just shopping for cheap gear and they're the only ones pushing out quality synths at affordable prices. If Moog or Korg were actually competing in the low-end business there might be a different story, but I couldn't care less when Behringer's stuff sounds so good.

[deeblering4]

It sounds good because they are ripping designs off and mass producing clones for cheap.

In terms of build quality and feel there is a huge difference between a Moog or Korg and a Behringer.

Behringer gear is made with the absolute cheapest components available and that becomes obvious as soon as you touch it.

[genewitch]

So they're the MFJ of the audio world?

I'm fine with that.

[uxp100]

This is not really a competitor to the behringer semi modular analog synths that upset some people, but an inexpensive synth I'd highly recommend is the Arturia Microfreak.

[multjoy]

Back in the 00's, I toured as a sound engineer. Behringer turned up in all manner of touring racks.