Behringer Poly D
Overview
The Behringer Poly D is a four-voice paraphonic analog synthesizer that delivers classic analog sound at a fraction of the cost typically associated with this architecture, targeting budget-conscious musicians and vintage synth enthusiasts. It features four analog VCOs per voice with sawtooth, triangle, and variable-width pulse waveforms, plus a dedicated noise generator, all routed through a classic transistor ladder filter with resonance. A built-in analog distortion circuit and chorus effect add further tonal character, with the chorus providing the lush, shimmering enhancement that defined many classic polysynths of the early 1980s. In four-voice paraphonic mode, it plays chords through a shared filter and amplifier, while mono and unison modes stack all oscillators for massive bass and lead tones. The 37-key Fatar keybed is velocity sensitive and comfortable for extended playing. A built-in arpeggiator and sequencer add performance and production utility. Sound quality is genuinely impressive, offering thick, warm analog tones with the organic movement and imperfections that make analog synthesis so appealing. The construction uses a combination of metal and plastic with a wood-accented design. A remarkable value for players who want real analog polyphonic capability without a premium investment. The paraphonic architecture, where all voices share a single filter and envelope, does not provide the independence of a true polyphonic synthesizer.
Synthesizers
The Behringer Poly D is a four-voice paraphonic analog synth delivering classic warmth at a fraction of the usual cost, with four VCOs per voice, a transistor ladder filter, built-in chorus, and a Fatar keybed for vintage synth enthusiasts.
Instrument Details
$699
Intermediate
Brand
Behringer
Type
Analog Synthesizer
Made In
China
Year
2020
