Behringer today shared this official intro video for the BM-18M Cluster Box – a knockoff of the Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux effects pedal.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Classic Modulation, Reimagined
The Behringer BM-18M CLUSTER BOX is a modulation powerhouse that blends the warmth of classic chorus and flanger tones with a modern edge. At its core, a simple range rocker lets you switch between lush chorusing and sweeping flange textures—but the CLUSTER BOX is anything but basic. Whether you’re chasing vintage shimmer or pushing into wild, unpredictable territory, this pedal is built to inspire.
Deep Control, Limitless Texture
Beyond the familiar sounds lies an expressive control layout designed for sonic sculpting. Shape your tone with adjustable Drive and Output Level for analog-style saturation, or blend dry and wet signals to taste. A six-shape LFO selector lets you modulate Rate, Amount, Delay, and Feedback in highly creative ways—while a dedicated tap-tempo footswitch keeps your modulation locked to the groove.
Modulation Meets Modularity
From pedalboard to modular rig, the CLUSTER BOX opens up a world of routing possibilities. Control key parameters via CV, MIDI, or expression pedal, and sculpt your effects further with a dedicated feedback insert loop. USB-C integration with the Guitar Tribe App adds even more flexibility, while stereo output with DIP switch customization ensures the pedal plays nice with any setup—guitar, synth, or studio.”
Details on pricing and availability for the Behringer BM-18M ‘Boogerfooger’ Cluster Box are to be announced.
It seems interesting, but the stuff which can be set up using the pins inside the unit should be possible to set up using external buttons. Hope someone from Behringer will see this comment and they would make mk2.
Clusterflux was the only moogerfooger I was never able to acquire before the prices went crazy, so its probably the only boogerfooger I’ll buy
I assume it uses those coolaudio BBDs, so its likely noisier than the original. but hopefully its less noticeable than the other copies have been.
now they just need to release a copy of the CP-251 expander and we have a full set!
The og pedal is already quite noisy.
Coolaudio BBDs are not noisier.
Why did Behringer make this unavailable?
They did that with Murf copy after one of the original reviewers found that it was really noisy. Anybody know if this one has problems, too?
The word “parasitic” does not even begin to describe this company.
How many companies have cloned the Stratocaster now? Are they Parasites as well?
I think people are mostly pissed off at Behringer because their original vintage hardware all of a sudden is not so attractive on the secondhand market anymore
How many people have cloned the Ibanez Tube Screamer? The Binson EchoRec? Roland Tape Delays? The bastards!!!! 😉
They foster a toxic internal culture with employees posting for years on Glassdoor about fear, surveillance, and retaliation, workers tracked by keycards punished for speaking up and silenced by management.
They filed a $250,000 SLAPP lawsuit against Dave Smith Instruments engineer Anthony Karavidas and 20 anonymous Gearspace users for criticizing their cloning practices, calling their gear a “knockoff”, but lost in court when the case was dismissed as an “attack on free speech”
They attacked media and influencers, including Peter Kirn (CDM), Loopop, and Sonic State, accusing them of bias, while secretly sending free gear to those who praised them, exposing their hypocrisy.
They launched the “Corksniffer,” a product name designed to mock Peter Kirn, filed a trademark on “Kirn,” and released a promotional video, sparking outrage and forcing a belated apology.
They lied on Facebook, claiming Loopop refused to review their products because they don’t send free gear. Loopop corrected them, was blocked and exposed the lie. They later edited the post to cover their tracks.
So, they run a propaganda campaign attacking truth tellers, rewarding favorable coverage and gaslighting the public into defending unethical behavior for the sake of cheap gear.
They are parasitic. They profit from others’ creativity, crush dissent, and manipulate fans into becoming apologists.
The truth is undeniable, they exploit creators, mock journalists, and weaponize the legal system. And those who defend them enable the damage.
100% agree with you, Erik. Uli was never a part of the synth community. Once he saw it was profitable, suddenly he had to claim he was always a fan. Look at how he has ZERO dealings with musicmakers. He has no interest in community, art, or supporting people. I’ve never seen anyone else with zero interest in community engagement. If you look at pedal builders/synth designers (expos, social media)—you’ll always see some heart, some character, some personality. All he does is steal and he never shows any respect to the people he’s stealing from. He doesn’t seem to admire anyone or their contributions. Everything about him screams parasitic narcissist. When you rip off smaller companies non-stop, you’re sending a clear message that you want to kill off that community. He has zero investment in innovation, evolution, or people.
Ok, we have heard this over and over. ?
And it’s worth repeating
They foster a toxic internal culture with employees posting for years on Glassdoor about fear, surveillance, and retaliation, workers tracked by keycards punished for speaking up and silenced by management.
They filed a $250,000 SLAPP lawsuit against Dave Smith Instruments engineer Anthony Karavidas and 20 anonymous Gearspace users for criticizing their cloning practices, calling their gear a “knockoff”, but lost in court when the case was dismissed as an “attack on free speech”
They attacked media and influencers, including Peter Kirn (CDM), Loopop, and Sonic State, accusing them of bias, while secretly sending free gear to those who praised them, exposing their hypocrisy.
They launched the “Corksniffer,” a product name designed to mock Peter Kirn, filed a trademark on “Kirn,” and released a promotional video, sparking outrage and forcing a belated apology.
They lied on Facebook, claiming Loopop refused to review their products because they don’t send free gear. Loopop corrected them, was blocked and exposed the lie. They later edited the post to cover their tracks.
So, they run a propaganda campaign attacking truth tellers, rewarding favorable coverage and gaslighting the public into defending unethical behavior for the sake of cheap gear.
They are parasitic. They profit from others’ creativity, crush dissent, and manipulate fans into becoming apologists.
The truth is undeniable, they exploit creators, mock journalists, and weaponize the legal system. And those who defend them enable the damage.
+5000
I would happily buy you a beer. Thanks for a little light in the darkness.