"Strange yet captivating": Behringer unveils a faithful duplicate - specifically of a revered Moog filter pedal from the 2000s era.
The music world has a new addition that's making waves, and it's Behringer's BM-15M Murf Box. This budget-friendly electric guitar effects pedal is a modern take on the classic Moog OOP MuRF pedal, offering a blend of vintage analog filter technology and modern synth compatibility.
### A Modern Twist on a Classic
The BM-15M Murf Box is a box full of analog circuitry and rich harmonic saturation, designed to redefine the soundscape for guitarists and synth players. Behringer believes that this pedal has become the foundation of the analog revolution, much like the original MuRF pedal when it was released.
### Features and Functionality
At its core, the BM-15M Murf Box features eight analog bandpass filters that shape the guitar signal by adding movement and warp effects. These filters can be independently adjusted to create complex volume and pulsating sound textures.
The filters switch between two frequency ranges: 110 Hz to 1.8 kHz and 200 Hz to 3.4 kHz, targeting bass and mid frequencies respectively. Mini-switches on the pedal are used to toggle the LFO feature on and off, and switch the frequency between Bass and Mid modes.
The pedal offers 24 different filter sequences via an internal pattern generator, plus an LFO modulation with mini-switches to toggle on/off and switch frequency modes. A switchable drive input provides harmonic saturation in the output stage, adding warmth and richness to the sound.
### Controls and Connectivity
Extensive control options include input jacks for rate, mix, envelope, LFO/sweep, and tap/step; as well as CV trigger inputs for direct performance control. The pedal supports mono input and stereo outputs, plus a TRS tap/step input for external clock control.
It also features MIDI In (5-pin DIN) and USB-C ports, allowing integration with modern setups and processing of MIDI clock and CC data. Powered by an external 9V DC adapter (400 mA), the BM-15M Murf Box is easy to power and maintain.
### Pricing and Availability
Priced very competitively at approximately $145 USD / £126 / 149€, the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box is an accessible option compared to the original Moog pedal, which is discontinued and can exceed $1,000 on the used market. The pedal is available now for purchase.
### Conclusion
With its synth-inspired features, MIDI/USB integration, and extensive control inputs, the BM-15M Murf Box is suitable for guitarists and synth enthusiasts wanting classic Moog-esque effects without the high price tag. Its eight-band suite of resonant filters dramatically alters the sound of the guitar, offering a range of possibilities for experimentation and sound design.
- The BM-15M Murf Box, a modern take on the classic MuRF pedal, boasts eight analog bandpass filters that reshape the guitar signal, delivering complex volume and pulsating sound textures.
- Featuring a blend of vintage analog filter technology and modern synth compatibility, this electric guitar effects pedal from Behringer offers 24 different filter sequences and an LFO modulation, incorporated into its design.
- To augment its sound, the BM-15M Murf Box comes equipped with a switchable drive input, providing harmonic saturation in the output stage, adding warmth and richness to the sound.
- The pedal supports mono input, stereo outputs, and external clock control, and integrates with modern setups through MIDI In (5-pin DIN) and USB-C ports, making it a versatile addition to any musician's gadget collection.
- The Behringer BM-15M Murf Box, priced competitively at around $145 USD / £126 / 149€, gives guitarists and synth players the opportunity to experiment with Moog-esque effects without the hefty price tag of the original pedal on the used market.
