This one’s too much of a specialist for me, 2 DX7’s and an analog filter isn’t really all that groundbreaking any more unless you’re a Tears For Fears cover band or something. Plenty of software does the same stuff, and Yamaha’s Montage has a MUCH more powerful FM implementation.

Some of Behringer’s clones definitely float my boat… I can’t afford a Jupiter 8 nowadays, or an OBXa, or a VCS3, or a Prophet 10, but they are iconic keyboards used by dozens and dozens of artists. To be honest, the DX1 was a rarity even in its day. So unstable and fragile, few studios had one and anyone that tried touring with one was in for a world of hurt!

The one thing that Behringer haven’t had much success with though is producing the same ACTIONS that the originals did. That CS80 action (and big pitch strip) defined how many played the keyboard (one of the first polyphonic aftertouch actions) and no matter how close you get the sound, without the action you’re still a ways off the experience of playing the original.

I think if Behringer want to clone an old Yamaha, how about the GX1?!!! I could go for some Keith Emerson flashbacks! 🎹😂🇬🇧