Dreadbox TYPHON: Review, tutorial and 9 patch ideas

[@SuperOssi]

would watch a Spaghetti Bolognese tutorial from loopop

[@loopop]

Don't tempt me! It will certainly get more views than synth videos I'll tell you that!

[@jonaseggen2230]

@@loopop "Synth friendly food" "What to eat before the gig" "East coast vs west coast pie" "Cable soup" "FM gourmet" "Distorted crackers" "Kitchen sink sync" "Through zero cake" These and more will you get if you become a patreon.

[@LimeEye13]

@@jonaseggen2230 I would watch every one of those videos.

[@modularblack]

So you like eurorack?

[@syklik]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaq8mnmhgaahbcU - close yet not same, but you get the idea :)

[@caseyhulteng4309]

I've owned this synth for a few years and every time I watch this video it blows my mind about all the features I've missed. Like being able to record notes into the sequencer. I've always found the sequencer to be the weak part, because I hate programming it with the sliders. New level unlocked! Many thanks for your content, you beautiful human.

[@sliceofsparta8985]

Wow, Dreadbox nailed the OSC 2 detune knob. I love how the sensitivity of the knob changes based on how close it is to commonly used pitches. Brilliant! More synths should do stuff like that.

[@K.KILLORAN]

So blown away by this synth I actually bought a second. I don’t have two of anything else, but it’s great at a lot of things.

[@vprice509]

If there is something- anything- hiding within a synth, loopop will find it and become its daddy.

[@galifettetv1238]

This machine is the best cost efficient analog ever. Excellent oscillators, fat filter, interesting interface, amazing and comprehensive effect section.

[@effebidi9677]

I truly hope in my heart that Dreadbox will start a new entire serie like that one, having memory patch ; from dedicated bass lines to polyphonix. Really

[@quinxx12]

Exactly! Like that you could jam with your friends outside with electronic instruments

[@inthefade]

The patch memory is crucial for me. I like to recall exact patches for live performances.

[@Gainn]

This is a very special little box. Glad I jumped in early because the wait must be painful now it's clear how damn good this thing is.

[@alexanderbeblacz4545]

Great review! Great tips!

[@loopop]

Thanks :)

[@Wijnfles]

Got mine yesterday. What a melodic beast! Can't believe I haven't bought it earlier. It's perfect for techno, melodic genres and ambient. Only played with it for 1 night and have to say that it sounds just as good as my slim phatty or analog four.

[@jo_ey]

Got one too 3 days ago and it’s my go to bass synth. I use it In combination with a circuit tracks and mc707. Also the sequencer is a fun addition for typhon only jamming.

[@wesleyforman8391]

​@@jo_eywhat's the benefit for using a sequencer like circuits if it has a built-in one those add that much more functionality to it?

[@Kruse1]

Such powerful little box, very clever ...and it sounds awesome.

[@marike1100]

There is so much useful information in this review, like the transistor radio noise oscillator. Why this is the best synth channel around. 👍🎶🏆

[@Jason75913]

effects clipping happens in every synth with digital effects in my limited experience, thus proper gain staging inside of the synth itself is as necessary as gain staging a bunch of external gear correctly

[@Mrs_Heyman]

sweeeet ideas - thankyo for showing. especially using two different step sequences to modulate CV 1 and 2 to create paraphonic sequences. and using FFM at the end on a drone style patch....so niceeee yessss

[@tellitlikeitis8691]

I wouldn't be surprised if they have already approached this channel for consultation purposes. Great breakdown. Useful insight. Thank you.

[@festivitycat]

I'm sure manufacturers already know this but your fantastic reviews must lead to 100s of sales. I have personally bought three devices after watching your reviews (incuding a Typhon!)

[@althewicked]

Nice one! There is a newer Typhon Firmaware with a lot of new modulation options, It would be very nice if you can make a quick update review.

[@Tolognabullets]

Typhon does for affordable analog monos what the Microfeak does for affordable digital polys (i.e. takes my money)

[@Daphoid]

I've been pondering various effects boxes (dispatch master pedal, mod duo x, that new poly pedal RMR reviewed) - but.... this thing is awesome... So is the subharmonicon...... Can I have a money tree?

[@davidl8094]

lol, so true

[@MusicKaizen]

Well there is also volca keys and, as far as I recall it’s polyphonic

[@K.KILLORAN]

Hooking them both with the Circuit tracks and the downloadable midi cc template makes them both next level because you can sidechain them with the samples and automate the knobs. Pretty sick. Novation has provided a template for both the MF and this.

[@jtaguts]

Glad to see you got yours! I’ve been waiting for the “Loopop Manual” to come out. Currently working on a video series exploring the presets, looking forward to using using info in this video to start making my own. All in all, this is the most exciting synth I’ve ever added to my collection. Fits into my musical style perfectly.

[@roccoharris]

I look forward to finishing ziv's vid, as loopop is aaaalwaaays the bee's knees(!), & I look forward to checkin' your insights on the typhon, j t a guts, as I've got one on its way to me from sweet, sweet greece... super grateful. yaaaaay!!

[@squishmusic]

As always, top quality! Im sure lots of dedicated work in the editing help make these reviews shine 🏆

[@jacco1967]

Lovely synth... already own it... Dreadbox did it again. Nice review

[@CaidicusProductions]

I like the clean design of the synth, from the knobs to the tight corners, it also sounds pretty nice. Thanks for another great video, Loopop.

[@aaronklassen4943]

Ridiculously good review!!! I ordered the Typhon a month ago with hopes it would be as half as deep as the options you’ve shown so far. As a new synth player I can’t be more excited to work out hours of ideas on this thing!

[@roccoharris]

you & me, we're on the EXACT same page. I likey lots!! (worldwide community n' stuff.)

[@aaronklassen4943]

rocco harris let’s get to work!!! Hahaha. Lemme know when you get it and let’s trade some ideas

[@Dexba]

I was waiting for that video more than for the synth itself!

[@roccoharris]

haha!!

[@freezerman5871]

As usual your thoroughness is a benchmark ! Great review.

[@ReasonedWhistle]

This is the review I've been waiting for! :) Amazing sound and beautiful machine all together. Dreadbox didn't disappoint. Superb review as always Ziv :)

[@pwaegemans]

I like your integration of the noise as an external oscillator. Makes you wonder why synth designers don't add it as a default.

[@matthewtunnicliffe201]

Superb review of a fantastic sounding piece of kit. I definitely want one but I need to pay for the Polyend Tracker I've ordered first. This is next in line.

[@fjfrancois]

This Synth is a keeper, more than other ones that costs thousands

[@Daphoid]

True, gems in all price ranges. The subharmonicon is double this, and the summit is something like 6-7x, but all are awesome.

[@fjfrancois]

@@Daphoid 👍🏻

[@digitaldiezel5870]

I own a mono that costs twice the price and possesses less that half of the features. 😒 The good news is I use these effects on 3 other synths.

[@New_Zealand_Music]

So true, it's beauty and the beast. You can write lovely ambient music with it. Or fantastic horror scores

[@galifettetv1238]

Definitely

[@hoagy_ytfc]

I just picked up mine today, lots to learn and this video is a wonderful help. Many of those built-in FX sound rather fine. Absolute bargain, I paid less than £350 (including VAT, our 20% "sales tax").

[@hoagy_ytfc]

It looks like the latest firmware does audio over USB, which is handy, saving on channels on my audio interface.

[@Sinevibes]

Thanks so much for your brilliant video! 💚

[@loopop]

Great job on this - I just saw the announcement of the new algorithms - looking forward to trying them!

[@ChristianSurieux]

Ok so good work, thanks. On the beginning the flying hands were a pb but get used.

[@browe]

Your video came at the perfect time. My partner pre-ordered this weeks ago for my birthday... while waiting I get to watch your awesome walkthrough+review!

[@loopop]

Happy birthday!

[@kalubandali2241]

I made my own eurorack typhon using the dreadbox chromatic modules and a milky way es

[@walrtbstudios5430]

So pretty much a ‘must have’. There’s none in the UK at the moment, but I’ve got my name on one arriving in October, by which time I’ll have read the manual... Can’t wait!

[@kimbanevile6421]

Remember folks, "Everything sounds better with reverb.". LMAO! Great demo. This little jewel is on my want list.

[@vikorfazekas207]

I wonder, how many of the big and also smart small players in the synthesizer-industry tried to hire this guy.. or actually did.. or on how many synths he co-worked on already🤓 #loopop: You're out of this world. SpaceKadett! This ist definatley the place to go for synth rewievs! Got my Typhon yesterday.. Love it!

[@morganwebster6636]

I picked one up on sale a couple days ago. Man this is such a fun box. Loving Typhon. Dude your channel is so so good and I appreciate what you do. You’ve sold me on like 5 machines so far. Need to slow down my purchases but I’ll always watch. 💙⚡️⚡️⚡️🎛🎚

[@MrMarcLaflamme]

Where did you get it from and what was the sale price?

[@morganwebster6636]

@@MrMarcLaflamme Got it from the dreaded guitar center. It was $379 if I remember correctly?

[@MrMarcLaflamme]

@@morganwebster6636 Oh nice! Okay cool. Might have to take a trip across the border.

[@stalkek]

This is great thanks. Just got my Typhon today and this is real helpful.

[@watchaddicts1213]

Just Brilliant! Very grateful for your insane level of knowledge and predisposition to teach.

[@benhall2235]

Just ordered mine, can't wait to pair it with my Digitakt.

[@defjeff2907]

My most anticipated KZbin video ever! Thanks Ziv! Now I just need my Typhon delivered...

[@roccoharris]

riiiiight?!?

[@halorama.]

This video is absolutely brilliant! Can’t wait to get back home and play my little Typhon. 🚀

[@HauntedLabs]

Hi. Very great review of what I believe is an amazing machine from the wonderful folks at dreadbox! (I agree with jump mode, but it is by no means a deal breaker) Easily one of the finest mono synths available to date, in my opinion of course :) Bye.

[@obshaky]

In the manual say you can change both knobs and fader under global from jump to catch. Maybe it's something they added in recent firmwares?

[@PaulBoos]

Glad I preordered this one a couple of weeks ago... And I think they have already announced firmware upgrades...

[@lestersanders3615]

Just bought one and awaiting delivery - always check with loopop, Nick at sonic state and Bad Gear before buying 😊

[@projectswithstrangers3860]

thank you man i guess ill have to figure it out it's a great machine i was going to return it for no coast o coast device but i decided against it thank you for all great reviews

[@TheKorgUser]

Thx 4 ur great tutorials and merry christmas.

[@overload8741]

Great! I was asking for this one, i feel im going to buy it after this review 😆

[@dontcallmejon]

The typhon is a modern classic, pick one up before they are oop

[@antonyagur]

Word, can’t wait to get mine

[@maarzt]

hard to resist, as you said and I don't think I'm going to resist.

[@Seanrayamusic]

Excited to hear your thoughts on this synth!

[@jjrusy7438]

I have been waiting for your review of this. thx.

[@homelessballoon]

Thanks for a great tutorial! How to get rid of the noise/hum on the outputs of the Typhon?

[@loopop]

My pleasure - please check out my video on avoiding ground noise and hum

[@homelessballoon]

@@loopop I can't find that video in your playlists - or is the info in this video? I listened through, but perhaps I didn't discover it...

[@dietlein]

I've found that this synth really likes its own USB power supply. Using a computer or a multiple-jack USB charger to power it always results in ground loops for me.

[@TheOptimus496]

Great review as usual. Thanks for making these videos. 🙏

[@Dogboy73]

Very cool little synth. I'm nuts on Euro rack currently. Building a little system up. But this really appeals.

[@howlinberry1645]

$70.00 off at GC. Picked one up yesterday!!!

[@InnerVisions68]

I’m looking forward to buying one one of these months.

[@InnerVisions68]

Bought it soon after that comment. And still loving it 3 years later ☺️

[@robertopistolesi2735]

Probably a dumb question: would you deem the sound of this synth deeper and somewhat fatter than the nymphes? Or can the Nymphes do all of this equally?

[@barryellis5029]

Thank You, I love this video!!😆

[@mastermachetier5594]

I want a poly version of this synth really badly !

[@roccoharris]

ooooh... yes!! more is more!!

[@tonteconcept2044]

Dreadbox Multyphon

[@jonlea4624]

Coming soon, the Dreadbox Nymph …

[@StolTechInc]

Typholy.

[@tedtriestech8864]

You can buy as many as you need

[@jesset3241]

Best review of the Typhon! This thing's an amazing value - I'm so glad you reviewed it. Those sliders look like they have LEDs, yet i never saw them light up - i wonder if they plan to change that in future updates. I noticed they're sold out on their site (though still available at usual retailers), i hope they plan to make more.... I'd better buy one soon in case they don't :)

[@loopop]

Thanks! I actually asked them about these LEDs - no plans for them. I can't see why they wouldn't make more...

[@hellcoreproductions]

They had similar LED sliders on earlier Nyx units, then removed them on later ones. Pretty much every review and retail demo sample had them, but were missing when I ordered one. Ended up returning it after several of the brass knob fasteners stripped the burrs on the plastic pot shafts after a few days.

[@tacticalgrooveorbit2379]

Moog Sirin or Dreadbox Typhon?

[@New_Zealand_Music]

I don't think I said this in any of my comments. I really enjoy being able to control on some of the stereo fx the individual left and right, that's cool. And unique to me. Looking forward to the possible spaghetti video lol Thank's Sinevibes!

[@wesleyforman8391]

Just bought one to use next to my minitaur

[@StolTechInc]

2nd hand unit on the way for €300 incl shipping. Out goes the Monologue, which I love.

[@roccoharris]

wait a minute... ziv, at 28:30, you said "since this has midi out..." are you suggesting running the midi out from the typhon into another synth, then running that device's audio back into the typhon's external input for processing...?!?

[@RikMaxSpeed]

I’m super happy with this synth, I had thought i would use it for bass only but in practice it’s an excellent lead sound generator too. The effects are superb and really add hugely to the sound, especially for ambient, but also chip tune and FX. DreadBox have really excelled here!

[@vznquest]

7:48 i'm a proud typhon owner but you're spot on right there. time to dive into that section of the oscillator. ps don't mind if i sample that passage haha

[@saardean4481]

I dream of a Nymphes with stereo out and the interface style of the Typhon with the Display , stereo in+out etc . Instand buy

[@abelos1518]

Can you polychain this Beauty?

[@fjfrancois]

I don't think so

[@stephenroldan5107]

Yes

[@marktaylor7162]

A 'Medusa 2' with the effects section from Typhon built in would be truly awesome.

[@martinlemay7037]

agree! i actually pass my Medusa into Typhon FX section input, very tasty team! 👌

[@designhappens8157]

@@martinlemay7037 hmmm... I think you just sold me the typhon...😊

[@Musikkeller-Innsider]

Sounds great, but the interface does not agree with me. If I want to use a lot of menu diving for great modulation options and want to use customizable fx, I can always use the Deepmind 12 and have 12 instead of 1 voice for not too much more money...

[@Jason75913]

Deepmind isn't as compact or has Dreadbox sound

[@NondoPondo]

Perhaps user defined attack on jump from pre to control knob. Then vise versa with release. So smooth or hard depending on transitions in both directions. Perhap an additional folder per pre. Perhaps a global master toggle in master set up.

[@paulyvinyl2361]

firmware 2.0.1 just released! it would be much appreciated if you would do a review. BTW I really like your reviews, they are very professional, informative, in depth and clearly well thought out. Keep up the good work.

[@davidsobel3303]

As usual a great review! I would have loved to have heard a little something played besides a single note as the parameters are changed. It's hard to get a feel of what this would sound like in actual song form

[@loopop]

Thanks! Indeed to goal of this video is to explain what the synth does and what its core sounds are - there are already quite a few sound demos of it and I'm sure many more will come on other channels

[@davidsobel3303]

@@loopop yeh, your reviews are always the most concise and detailed of anyone!

[@JeveMCD]

Always love the reviews, What do you use to get see the visuals of the produced waveforms?

[@loopop]

Del McDowell Thanks! I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle. Occasionaly I’ll use scopes by VCV

[@sunnyschramm9650]

is there pan-modulation? every synth with stereo-output should have it. sadly argon 8 and cobalt 8 does not have pan-mod :-(

[@vincentsimse3934]

I just bought a Typhon and Akai Mpc One. Don't understand why the pads don't play like keys when connected with MIDI.

[@SisterRose]

Those Dr. Who noises made the filter mod wow I think I'm in

[@TheOptimus496]

Wow! This one's amazing. And all this for under $400. GAS triggered! Kudos to the peeps at Dreadbox.

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Thank you, this helps very much! :-)

[@pladoehbeatz2946]

Do you have a video showing how to route a pedal to a synth ? I'm going nuts over here Thanks in advance

[@loopop]

No video, just hook it up and make sure levels aren’t too high. What are you going nuts over?

[@pladoehbeatz2946]

@@loopop I have a Korg minilogue poly and the pedal is the Flashback tc electronic pedal I don't know what I'm doing wrong....I'm having issues with the routing... I'm not getting in sound from it.. Do I need another amp to run it threw ? I'm using the scarlett 18i20 3rd Gen

[@loopop]

pladoeh beatz sorry I can’t help troubleshoot setups but you have what you need, no need for an amp

[@bennolee348]

hope you review the Nymphes

[@loopop]

Me too

[@sonicimperium]

Ok, let's see what it can do!

[@alexander_mcgrem]

34:24 Friends Theme Song

[@loopop]

Unintentional cover - so apparently it is playable

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Alexander McGrem , yes shows you should never jump in when brand new

[@wirelesswine5459]

Thanks. Preordered and eagerly awaiting it. Saw they released new firmware today and future enhancements.

[@projectswithstrangers3860]

is there any way to do multiple sounds and run them via midi on key step pro or is it just one sound doesn't seem like sequence different type of synths over eachother

[@loopop]

one sound at a time

[@christolito]

Is the same effects applied to the external audio input as the internal synth? Or can you control them separately?

[@loopop]

Same fx

[@TooSlowTube]

I would have liked to have seen an expression pedal input, and at least a couple of CV inputs, all of which could be modulation sources. I've recently connected a pedal to my Korg Odyssey module, and there's something really satisfying about controlling the cut off with it, instead of just using key tracking. It feels a lot more expressive. It's interesting though. I wouldn't rule out getting one.

[@RagnaroK81X]

M.G!Apokalyptic Industrial vibe mashine!

[@fictions2135]

I’ve been tying to minimize my synth collection to just the core elements. The Deluge, Microfreak, and Typhon might take me there. Maybe a preenFM2 but maybe not even needed.

[@nico.aiff.2]

typhon must be great to sequence with Digitakt!

[@jean-lucfacade6219]

A pillar of society.

[@rollonfood]

hey @loopop . i might have got this wrong , but did you say you were reversing the polarity of the VCA env. by using LFO.. id there a reason you wouldn't just use one of the MODs as an inverted envelope to the VCA? is it to save mod sources? i have the typhon btw i love it. you also said that you could send one mod to multiple destinations, does that mean 3? one more thing!! i started using the Melda osciliscope and analyzer while i design sounds and it seems like you don't get in the "turning patches to shit mode" because you have visual feedback of the amount of mangling you are doing in real time.

[@loopop]

1. I said the on-panel filter eg depth can't go into negative territory so if you want a negative envelope you can use one of the modulators, which does have a negative mod depth. 2. You can send one mod source to as many destinations as you like (though I didn't stress test it). 3. awesome!

[@rollonfood]

@@loopop thanks for replying. I knew i didn't get it right!

[@phantazzor]

What about vs mono station?

[@SamyKdj]

Very interesting ! Is it possible to change the presets with MIDI program changes ?

[@Westerner86]

The sound is produced from computer to which the arturia midi keyboard is connected? Or the typhon generates the sound on its own based on which key on arturia is pressed?

[@loopop]

Audio comes out of Typhon and is recorded on a computer

[@Westerner86]

​@@loopop Thank You. I just read more about the synth and looks if you have a midi keboard with classic 5 pin out you can control it directly. I only have Arturia mibnilab with midi via USB not the 5 pin sockets. Would it be possible to control Typhoon that way that both are connected to PC via usb and the Arturia Minilab sends signal to daw when keys are pressed and the DAW sends it back to Typhoon to control it? Or do i need to buy a Midi keybord with 5 pin out (like Arturia Keystep)?

[@loopop]

@@Westerner86 Yes what you describe should work fine, you don’t need a new midi controller if you’re willing to pass midi through your computer

[@renemunkthalund3581]

loopop. The 3brown1blue of synths.

[@dos5gw962]

The detune knob max amount is 24 semitones and I find this not enough for some Filter FM effects (5 octaves would be great) Is it possible to achieve that amount through modulators? Maybe Sustain level to VCO2 pitch?