Behringer announces BM-17 Frequency Box analog VCO effects pedal recreating Moogerfooger MF-107

Behringer has announced the BM-17 Frequency Box, a compact analog VCO-based effects unit that the company positions as a playable instrument rather than a conventional pedal. Behringer describes the box as "an instrument, a voice, sonic powerhouse" and says users can "use the latch switch to input audio for the VCO to track pitch or leave it unlatched for a standalone box of sound," signaling the unit’s dual role as a driven effect and a standalone synth voice.

Under the hood the BM-17 centers on an analog voltage-controlled oscillator with multiple tuning and modulation paths. The unit offers a Frequency knob for manual tuning, an envelope follower that tracks input amplitude to affect pitch, and a Sync control that copy refers to variously as a Sync switch, latch switch, or yellow hard sync on/off button to lock the VCO to an input signal for "jagged, laser-like textures." Waveform control is continuous, sweeping from triangle through saw and square to pulse, while an FM Amount knob introduces audio-rate modulation routed from the Drive circuit for metallic sidebands and oscillating fuzz at high gain.

Controls include Env Amount to set how much the envelope follower affects pitch, Drive/Input gain that interacts with FM to produce saturated textures, Mix to blend dry and wet signals, and a Level/Output control. The pedal also exposes dedicated outputs and CV/expression inputs: direct outs for the VCO and envelope follower, expression/CV inputs for Frequency, Waveforms, Env Amount and FM Amount, plus a "huge selection" of back-panel I/O intended for integration with modular setups and CV-capable gear. Physical specs listed for the unit are 3.38" x 5.81" x 7.75" (85.9 x 147.6 x 196.9 mm) and it requires a 9VDC center-negative power supply, PSU not included.

Behringer frames the BM-17 for guitarists, synth players and producers alike, saying "Guitarists will unlock an entirely new world to explore" while also pitching it as "perfect for both synth setups and adventurous guitar rigs." Functionally the unit can become a compact analogue sound module when paired with modular systems via the dedicated VCO and Envelope outputs and CV inputs, or a reactive effect that uses an instrument to "pilot" the internal oscillator for aggressive, harmonically rich tones.

Availability details remain inconsistent across reports; one headline circulating lists a UK price of £99, while retailer copy highlights the product page and technical specs without a confirmed MSRP in the excerpts supplied. Coverage also shows minor discrepancies on historical details and exact I/O labeling when comparing the BM-17 to the original Moogerfooger MF-107, so confirm pricing and back-panel I/O labeling against Behringer’s official product page or press materials before planning purchases or rig changes.