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Behringer synthesizer maker wages bizarre attack against critic
Electronic music equipment maker Behringer deleted a bizarre video (above) of a fake device called the Kirn CorkSniffer, named after tech journalist Peter Kirn, founder of CDM, a digital music magazine. The fake device has a caricature which depicts Kirn as having an unusually long nose.
From MusicTech:
Read the restBehringer has seemingly launched a cruel and unusual attack on a widely respected music technology journalist who has previously criticised parent company Music Tribes legal practices. In the crosshairs is veteran industry commentator Peter Kirn, founder of CDM and co-creator of MeeBlip synths.
Behringers attack comes in the form of a video and social media posts, which showcase a satirical product, that apparently aim to undermine the journalists credibility. The company has also trademarked the journos name for the purposes of making any products related to electronic music-making. [Editors note: Since publishing, Behringer has deleted the video and all social media posts related to the video]
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2020/03/02/behringer-synthesizer-maker-wa.html