# Thrifty Hardware Synths This Behringer Synth Brings Affordability to Music-Making By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-synth References: [musicradar](https://www.musicradar.com/news/behringer-jp-4000-49-dollar-synth) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Behringer/posts/10159912235243914)  Behringer, an audio equipment company that has established itself as one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of products for live music, hospitality and other sectors, has launched a brand new hardware synth that stands out in a crowded field due to the blend of features and affordability that it manages to offer. The JP-4000 is a hardware synth that is equipped with quad-voice instrument functionality as wall as a dual-operator FM setup, analog filter and other goodies. What's great about this particular device is that it can be juiced by your phone or any standard USB source, and can quickly and easily be [connected to MIDI keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller). At a planned price of only $49, this hardware synth aims to make Behringer's music-making technologies [accessible to more budding musicians](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-professional-audio-equipment). Image Credit: Behringer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Hardware Synths:** Companies can capitalize on developing and marketing affordable hardware synths to democratize music-making and make it accessible to more people. - **Usb-powered Musical Instruments:** Innovations in USB-powered devices create opportunities for companies to develop new musical instruments that are portable and easy to connect to other devices. - **Integration of Analog and Digital Features:** Companies can explore the integration of analog and digital features in their hardware synth products to cater to the needs of musicians who want the best of both worlds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of audio equipment can benefit from creating more affordable and accessible products that cater to a larger audience of budding musicians. - **Music Technology:** Innovations in music technology can disrupt the industry by creating new affordable solutions and democratizing music-making. - **Live Music and Hospitality:** Companies that specialize in live music and hospitality industries can incorporate more affordable music-making technologies into their offerings to cater to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Playback Audio Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microfreak.md) - [Expressive Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-regen.md) - [Compactly Portable Theremins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremins.md) - [Standalone Soft Synth Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minifreak-v.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Accessible Synthesizer Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument.md) - [Portable Digital Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synth-pro-x.md) - [Pocket-Sized Beat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylophone-beat.md)