UDO Super Gemini - Deep Dive!

[@guyonkeys]

Fabulous company. I purchased a used Super 6 recently. The manual was V1.0. I contacted UDO and asked if I could purchase a V4.0 manual and George himself replied. He gave me details of who to contact and they have put one in the post for me FOC. No other synth manufacturer would do that. So impressive.

[@X22GJP]

Really? No other. Have you actually asked the same of them all? Confirmation bias at its best.

[@guyonkeys]

@@X22GJP Free of charge!! The closest I have come to is Sequential. They were great to deal with but charged me accordingly. Try getting hold of someone to speak to at Roland, Korg, Yamaha etc…..? Let along the top man!! I own synths by Yamaha, Sequential, Moog, Roland and a Korg and although service from them all have been generally good, not a patch on UDO. That’s my qualified experience. @x22glp - Did you get out of bed the wrong side this morning or have you had a different experience?

[@vintagesynthesizers]

In the year 2017 I purchased a used Korg Oasys and got answered for all questions, keys to unblock etc etc.

[@SunlightOfTheSpirit]

@@X22GJPya gots to Chiiilllllll

[@digitaldiezel5870]

This is quite possibly the BEST sounding synth ever created….

[@RayyMusik]

24:50 George not being interested in Jack‘s question but totally immerged in his synth.

[@sock_park]

Jack: How did you go about making something that sounds so pleasant but so extreme at the same time? George: (peewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwrrrrrrr)

[@thejoshuathomas]

After seeing this covered at Superbooth by Cuckoo, I came away so impressed with the lead designers comfort in explaining and presenting this wonderful instrument. I gravitate towards a bit of nerdiness, so I thoroughly enjoy his explanations of certain elements and design decisions. Jack and crew were engaged throughout, and with good reason. Well done on a magnificent product and demo, and shout out to all the fine folks at Unidentified Dancing Objects.

[@MFitz12]

Someone was using his really big brain when putting this together. The attention to detail and utility is simply remarkable. Well done. You set out to make the best synthesizer you know how to make and nailed it. Job done.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Great-sounding synth, and one of my favourite demonstrators too, George is superb. At first I thought there's no way I'd spend £3600 on a synth - but then I worked out that it's "only" the same number of weeks of my income in 2023 as my Roland D-50 was back in 1987.

[@X22GJP]

Have to say, I haven't heard a synth sound so consistently good and so inspiring in a long time. I could noodle around for hours just getting lost in the ethereal sounds you can create, very impressed. Spendy, but then at this level, what isn't these days? For most people, and I know it's a cliche, but this is probably more synth that anybody needs. I've been holding out on getting a synth, which will be me one-and-only, and this could just have ticked all of the boxes.

[@KierDarby]

UDO are doing a great job of demoing their gear, a lot of other manufacturers could learn a lot from this - send out a passionate and articulate person to do a proper demo of what your synth can do, and you'll sell a truck load. I'm looking at you, Waldorf!

[@final_mile_music9713]

Not just anyone. George is the owner and engineer.

[@KierDarby]

Of course, but other manufacturers just need to find someone who can demo their gear with the same enthusiasm and knowledge if their engineers are less charismatic than George, rather than producing the dreary, dry demos (or nothing at all) that some manufacturers put out@@final_mile_music9713

[@newignis]

To me this is the first dream synth, worthy of being considered as CS80 succesor. Purchased it yesterday, hopefully the wait isn't too long . Other gear will need to go to compensate the price tag.😁

[@sorayaknox1812]

I like that he's thought out what he wants his synth to be. He didn't make the delicate plastic bs everyone complains about that he probably even hates himself. He made a true ride or die synth of his dreams. And now we all get to experience it. I'm excited to get my hands on it down the line

[@Fallingoverbackwards]

Its a gorgeous looking synth where functionality meets minimalism

[@Jason75913]

It's no Monologue or Volca Not minimalist at all

[@marcinligocki335]

Holy smoke!! These sounds!!! All classic sounds sounding super analog...Vangelis, Jarre... it's all there and amazing variety of modern sounds and tricks. Absolutely love it.

[@fasteddy191]

This synth is what I've been waiting for. Versatile and always good and musical sounding. Even if it's not out yet, I'm in love! And where there's love, money doesn't matter.

[@jeremyg2245]

Just continuously so blown away by what I’m hearing from this synth. Well done.

[@ocnb]

Think this one could be a modern classic - it sounds just incredible.

[@oleksandrpozniak]

It sounds just incredible!

[@FairuzOsman]

I think that top left blank spot is intentionally left for a really lush reverb pedal. Just the right size lol

[@dankeplace]

This is an utterly an amazing synth, improving on the 1st and giving as a result, one of the best UIs around, excellent work guys!!!

[@georgeolivergo]

Love watching the UDO demos. Unlikely I can ever afford one, but they sound so cool and give me tons of ideas to try.

[@danielsaintmusic]

Just watched the whole thing and wish it was even longer! Incredible demo. Incredible synth. Thank you George Hearn

[@digitaldiezel5870]

UDO makes excellent synths. 🔊 Unparalleled sound quality. It feels like I can touch the sounds and hold them in my hand.

[@JayKaufman]

The video's title should be 'Grown Men Drool All Over Synthesizer In Unison'.

[@Tvaroh]

This was incredible! Bravo!

[@XanderEwald]

Dream synth ❤ I didn’t get the popularity of the Super 6 until I finally sat in front of one: Impeccable build quality, highly musical design, and a sound that provokes goosebumps. This is twice of that and then some, can’t wait to play it.

[@xorshidjomjomeh80]

this instrument is a living creature and George has left a little bit of his own soul in it.

[@minioclass2891]

Sounds shockingly good, wow! 👏🏼😎

[@supernatural802]

Jack and George and the UDO Super Gemini? Instant like!

[@MyTerryw]

what a bit of kit, will need to do a bit of overtime!

[@psydoniarecords6511]

This is the best DEMO i've heard. Totaly enjoyed the whole lot. Bravo!!!

[@alastairfraser8177]

Wow amazing looking and incredible sounding

[@AllureMusicLab]

It`s unbelievable ! I have pretty much every vintage synthesizer in the studio - incl. a stunning CS 60... Aside from the Prophet 5 REV 4, Minimoog Reissue, Oberheim OB-XA, no project has flashed me more than the Super Gemini! Ordered and thanks to U.D.O. for the development of this modern synthesizer!

[@benzinoguy]

I own a super 6 desktop and it's great, It really sounds great! By Jack face expression, i can see that this is the longest soundorgasm he experienced this year, And as usual we have fun with George selling masterclass, really great synth! :)

[@FROZ333]

YES. can't wait to own this :)

[@mark35mi]

George is effing brilliant. Such a wonderful set of instruments from UDO. Cannot wait for this one.

[@-CrippledNinja-]

I'm a guitar player that loves synths too. I thought this sounded expensive, and checking the price - it is. I might have to sell one kidney after listening this beast. It is that good.

[@Farold_Haltermeyer]

It’s defo a guitarists synth

[@kirtandreamrezzer]

My first electronic music experiences were with the college's CMS VC3 Putney synthesizer in the 70s. So glad the old vintage synths are still being produced, but, it is high time that new design approaches and real-time performance features become a priority. Great job with this one!!! 🌟🤩🖖✌🙏

[@rumo201]

A new Synth ⭐️ is born! After Mr. Moog und Mr. Smith…. Mr. UDO now. Thanks for this video, really cool

[@final_mile_music9713]

Agreed. It takes singular vision and talent to add soul to an electronic instrument.

[@crybo]

Great demo of a lovely sounding synth. Love my Super 6 desktop!

[@silvermyth2119]

I'm wanting again! Great demo! 🎹👍

[@clivechandler8817]

Yesss, a long video with the UDO Super Gemini in the studio. Woo hoo.

[@theaudioeng]

Yet another super synth to aspire to (and save up hard for) - great foresight George & team for realising this beast. Defo future classic.... probably already is tbh! 🙌🎹🎶🍻💥

[@DurararaX2]

I always enjoy playing UDO synths at the cons. I am now eagerly looking forward to demoing the Gem. Thanks for posting.

[@BURG]

This has got to be the best sounding and most inspiring modern synth i have heard/seen in a very very long time... great demo, and great build! the GAS is officially back :)

[@RetningNord]

Really? Without FX, what sounds stand out from other pad synths in this demo?

[@karltraunmuller7048]

That sounds stunning

[@RayyMusik]

Sounds awesome AND it is the coolest looking synth since the Jupiter-8! 🤩

[@gel1912]

Ob-X

[@Xerosnake90]

Best instrument demonstration I've ever seen

[@ingolf7411]

Great presentation of an enthusiastic George for this fantastic instrument. You can really feel that he is very proud of his "baby" ... and he yes can be proud of it.

[@quantumeseboy]

You nailed it dude!

[@MrMarcLaflamme]

Gosh even the raw sawtooth is nice. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford (and justify) a $6k synth... today is not that day... The design of the physical controls wherein you just pull everything down (mostly everything) and you have a basic patch is genius! Makes anyone ever trying to zero out an analogue synth knows the pain.

[@davidbanner9001]

There are only a couple of synths I would rush out to buy, if I had the money. This would be at the top of the list.

[@ResAffolterSoundproductions]

I am a very proud owner of the Super 6 and it’s one of the best Synthesizers i ever had! The Gemini will become a unbelievable instrument for shure! Thx UDO Team and George for my Super 6 and your effort 🙏🏻✨🕊🌈

[@Auldhelm]

got a cs-80 vibe for sure

[@robertdownie9218]

I hear lots of Tomita sounds here which is amazing considering a lot of his work was done on big Moog and Roland systems, this is just amazing oh how I want one 😢

[@AndyRubio1]

This is exactly why I'm going to buy one later today.

[@Jin-Hu]

Ok, so it used to be Moog One was THE synth I’d grab after a lotto win, this just shoved the One off that pedestal, I so want the Super Gemini

[@nikooplayer]

I would never believe I may want to have a synth. This thing could be used to teach digital audio processing theory in schools. And he is so good on demonstrating capabilities of the instrument that I could not get enough of it and definitely want to see him again for part II of this session. One thing bothering me, is it possible to save and recall all of these settings once you have your own sound? Is there any presets? I also think you should plan a set of programs specially designed for comparing synths. You may define a standard set of basic to complicated sounds, and try to reproduce them in different synths, this way we can see how good they are comparing to each other. Thanks again for your presentations, they are always fun and at the same time very useful.

[@defenderstargate1447]

Yes, there are 256 sound slots, and I imagine like the Super 6 (which has 128) they will come full of presets.

[@X22GJP]

A Korg Mililogue XD can be used to teach underlying theory in schools - doesn't need or warrant anything as deep as the Super Gemini.

[@Itsjustme-friend]

39:30 is amazing sound and playing!!

[@trebleboost7]

The expressed attention on the attack transient is a very winning argument in favor of this machine to me. Well done UDO!

[@SceneYoTu]

I have seen this over and over, I really love it, it is simply beautiful 🙇‍♂🌈💖

[@TrueToTheCraft]

Big up George and the whole UDO team. Keeping it True To The Craft

[@Robguitarjarvis]

Love the colour scheme besides the fact it sounds very classy !

[@maydaygoingdown5602]

It will be interesting to hear this synthesizer once completed ie Firmware and modulation possibilities.

[@hakanl135]

Impressive Synth to say the least , i am definitely getting one….

[@buckycore]

I can hear the richness from my phone. Oh yes!

[@logan577]

Wow it sounds incredible !

[@gizka6816]

incredible sound

[@ZozillaThaGreat]

Brands makes synths , this guy makes instuments !!

[@X22GJP]

UDO is a brand.

[@quiddam]

I love my Prophet X, but goddamn these sound lovely and more immediate

[@JaakkoTK]

My neighbors cat started to stare in direction of my house when I was listening all the ring mod craziness :) Greetings!

[@saysthetedd]

GEORGE! Haven't even watched yet, but I already know I will "like" this video.

[@Wagoo]

This. THIS.. is my pr0n now. Goodbye Nanami Nanase. Goodbye payed subscription to the Topless Darts TV channel. Hello Super Gemini! I shouldn't need it. I have a Super-6 rack. But it's just such an irresistible flagship of the space fleet 😍

[@silverlight2004db]

5:40 sounds like the most beautiful sounding aeroplane taking off

[@anonymous_friend]

The more funk faces Jack makes, the more synths Andersons sells! 😂

[@theclutch]

Jesus!! How many times did Jack shake his head in disbelief?! Goddamn!

[@GertBoers]

One word: GAS!

[@myshelby500gt]

This instrument is amazing and so is George , I'm pondering getting one on it's release even though it is expensive. Also can I ask what speakers were being used during filming of this demonstration.

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

Where can we get the shirt?

[@suga4all]

Awesome synth! There is a lot of Blade Runner in this one! 🚀

[@judddredd8617]

Has to be the best sounding synth for a while, then i saw the price and as usual was gutted. Certainly looks like a modern CS80, looking forward to more videos once it ships

[@theaudioeng]

Yes does seem to be a FPGA based modern 'CS80' take..... nice

[@teddybearasaurus]

Not sure the slide is any different than the hydrasynth or polybrute in terms of the slidebar… I do admit polyphonic aftertouch and 20 voices of analog multitibrality is tempting…. 256 slots with no screen scares me cause I am more of a producer than a synthesist. With that for me the hydrasynth deluxe is a better value. However…. If i make a hit maybe i can buy both😂

[@X22GJP]

It's a custom designed ribbon controller, so yes it's different, and it's certainly expressive enough. With all respect, I'm not sure Hydrasynth or Polybrute were in the forefront of his mind when designing the Super Gemini, which is clearly hugely influenced by the CS80. The screens on Hydrasynth are tiny, and I honestly do not know why people get hung up on patch names and navigation. It's either a name, or a soundbank and position in the bank - 2 or three key presses and you have your sound, really not hard.

[@ZappaBlues]

That is one of the best sounding synth demos I have ever heard. Mind you it would cost $5800 Cdn over here in the colonies ....

[@entropybentwhistle]

Get your American cousin to buy it and bring it along on a “musician’s working holiday” then accidentally forget it at your place for a fee at current exchange rate.

[@connor_flanigan]

@@entropybentwhistle (at the border) "do you have anything to declare?" "nah, come on buddy!"

[@DoctorRevers]

Ouch is that what it works out to? Hmm ok, second job time.

[@fishfantasyumiumi]

Be glad you don't live in Australia, $7400 :(

[@lazk]

I'm telling you. Right now. That synth. Is unreal. \\ oo //

[@surrogatemarker]

LUUUUUSSSSSSTTTTTT.

[@pawnotdaw4559]

Nice!

[@caleb5780]

Oh my god. It's so efficient

[@RPhaF]

I'm a bit confused at how he does the vibrato on the keys... Do they have something similar to the Osmose keyboard ?

[@stickman393]

Polyphonic aftertouch. (The osmose does so much more...)

[@X22GJP]

@@stickman393 It does, but not always for the better. It's its own thing.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

If its still in production after I build my barndominium Im buying one.

[@chickenlickin3820]

This guy knows his onions!

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

UDO is making exciting synths - they’re killing it - the super 6 is amazing - looking forward to trying this

[@spazkong]

I really want this synthesiser. I don't have any modular synths but, when is the UDO modular 1 coming out?

[@r27501]

Do you want two independent fully analog polyphonic synthesizers (six voices each and each with chorus) that you can layer and split in a large, heavy metal keyboard (with scratches), with manual control (for less money)? Try the Super-JX with DT-800.

[@brandonlewis5444]

Glass of water on the left corner is trembling like Jurassic Park.

[@jangelo2038]

What speakers do y'all use in the studio? When you get the mic feed it sounds so good in the room

[@RockLobster223]

Whilst this is lovely to use and drool over (I had a go on one at Synthfest), I have yet to hear anything coming from it that sounds as lush and creamy as the Novation Peak (for example), or as flexible and as complex as my Hydrasynth. What is the deal with everybody loving the sound of this thing?

[@autumnwake]

All that synth for bells and pads?

[@Standard.Candle]

Somewhere in the world, Hans Zimmer is rubbing his nipples watching this. Desktop/rack Version PLZ UDO!!!

[@DrFearCo]

Love my super 6!

[@GizzyDillespee]

The direct sound feels low-passed compared to when the vocal mics kick in... which is fine - it sounds good either instance.

[@OllieA11]

I noticed the 'line in' is now missing from the back panel, unless its routed through somthing else

[@X22GJP]

There is no "line in". That used to get routed through the DDS 2 oscillator, but now there are two of those, one for each layer. I guess they could have opted to have two sets of "line in", a stereo pair for each layer, or compromised and left it as per the Super 6 with just one. I seem to recall though, somebody saying that they left it off not for technical reasons, but because it wasn't something people used much (can't find where though - will edit if I do). I can understand that though - it's not an audio interface, and if you were really serious, you'd have separate effects units and mixers.

[@dxutube]

There's nothing else for it: move to the middle of nowhere & put it in its own room with some 500W speakers. Is that second layer coloured RAL2005?

[@B0K1T0]

Never heard of this company, but this synth sounds very very beautiful and I like how nerdy and passionate George is about it :)