NEWS  Plugins VST  April 11, 2024  Reading time: 2 Minute(s)

Max (RS editor)

Behringer has recently made waves with its venture into the realm of virtual synthesis. With the release of their first synth plugin, Vintage, enthusiasts and musicians alike are eager to explore the possibilities offered by this analog modeling synthesizer. However, amidst the initial excitement, there have been recent developments that shed light on the intricacies surrounding its launch.

At the beginning of the week, there was considerable buzz surrounding the unveiling of Behringer's Vintage synth plugin. The anticipation stemmed from the prospect of experiencing Behringer's take on analog synthesis in a digital environment. However, it appears that the release was not as straightforward as expected. The plugin page went live prematurely, leading to speculation and subsequent confusion among eager enthusiasts. As a result, the product page is currently offline, leaving many questions unanswered.

 BEHRINGER VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER GRAPHIC INTERFACE 

One of the notable observations about the Vintage synth is its striking resemblance to the design of Tone2's Saurus synthesizer (especially the knobs graphics). I personally worked as a beta tester and sound designer on all Tone2's synths, so I'm very familiar with their GUIs and control elements: when I saw Behringer's Vintage GUI I spit a teeth. 

This similarity prompted speculation about a potential collaboration between Behringer and Tone2. However, any conjecture about collaboration was swiftly addressed by Markus from Tone2 in a statement on Facebook.

 TONE2 SAURUS 

Markus clarified that there is no involvement from Tone2 in the development of Behringer Vintage. Despite the visual similarities, both products boast distinct synthesis architectures and produce unique sounds. Furthermore, Tone2 emphasized that they have not licensed any graphics or source codes to Behringer, nor are they associated with the development of the Vintage plugin in any capacity.

With these clarifications, the confusion surrounding the origins of Behringer Vintage has been addressed. However, questions still linger regarding the official release date of the plugin. As of now, there is no definitive information available regarding when Vintage Synthesizer will be officially launched.

In conclusion, Behringer's foray into virtual synthesis with the Vintage plugin represents an intriguing development in the world of music production. Despite the initial hiccup surrounding its release, the promise of a Prophet-like analog modeling synthesizer for both macOS and Windows has captured the interest of musicians and producers worldwide. As the anticipation continues to build, enthusiasts eagerly await further updates from Behringer regarding the official release of the Vintage plugin.

 IMAGES CREDITS: BEHRINGER, TONE2 AUDIOSOFTWARE