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 :)

[@Dexba]

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

[@roccoharris]

haha!!

[@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.

[@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?

[@halorama.]

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

[@PaulBoos]

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

[@benhall2235]

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

[@kimbanevile6421]

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

[@TheKorgUser]

Thx 4 ur great tutorials and merry christmas.

[@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.

[@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

[@TheHexeract]

seems like something I should get

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Thank you, this helps very much! :-)

[@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

[@GoblinBomb]

hello, just discovered your page looking for info on the Typhon. this is GREAT - have you used a Modal Skulpt and can you do a similarly detailed video with it? this is obviously a lot of work and i have subscribed. i will probably get a Typhon after seeing this and will use your referral link. thanks again!

[@loopop]

No video planned for skulpt unfortunately - thanks for using the links!

[@GoblinBomb]

@@loopop thanks for the reply! looking forward to more videos and if I do get the Typhon you can bet I'll be living on this video :)

[@somo293]

What kind of stand is loopop using in this video for the Typhon? It's nice and compact. Anyone knows?

[@loopop]

See link in description

[@clartbustermorris]

what are those screen things on the left?

[@loopop]

Hi, 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

[@LucIndustries]

Dreadbox does what behridont.

[@MarvinDeutz]

wow, never was that early

[@vprice509]

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

[@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.

[@dontcallmejon]

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

[@antonyagur]

Word, can’t wait to get mine

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@kalubandali2241]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@sunnyschramm9650]

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

[@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!!

[@bradrum1]

Listening to this tutorial processed through the dreadbox typhon external input may destroy the fabric of space and time

[@ThizOne]

Hahaha! I’m halfway through the video and because you mentioned this I think I’ll have to watch the rest of it...through my Typhon :D

[@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.

[@galifettetv1238]

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

[@marike1100]

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

[@jacco1967]

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

[@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!

[@Kruse1]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@howlinberry1645]

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

[@AppAxis]

Wow, youtube has changed a lot! 3 non-skippable ads back to back before the video even started. #ads oh yeah, great video!

[@Cericle]

I use AdBlockPlus Search for it you could install it as well? It is an web browser add-on extension that stops unwanted advertising.

[@loopop]

Adblock plus hurts both creators and KZbin which hosts and enables us. If you don’t like the ads get the premium subscription of KZbin - which both removes ads and pays creators. Adblock steals the hard work of the people and platform you enjoy

[@HoosierGuy]

@@loopop I have had KZbin premium since it started...it is an awesome environment to not see any ads at all.

[@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...?!?

[@abelos1518]

Can you polychain this Beauty?

[@fjfrancois]

I don't think so

[@stephenroldan5107]

Yes

[@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.

[@Dogboy73]

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

[@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.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

KZbin adverts are getting unbearable now

[@IrrationalRecreation]

What is particularly annoying is that the numerous mid-roll adverts don't happen in the natural section breaks. They really destroy the flow of this kind of excellent, detailed presentation.

[@loopop]

Thanks for the kind words about the video. Unfortunately I have a policy of not taking money from manufacturers so I rely on KZbin ads and Patreon to fund these videos. You can always pay for KZbin premium (which also pays creators) and have zero ads

[@TheMerrisi]

Just install uBlock Origin plugin in your browser

[@loopop]

@Joe Frost you mean steal from creators and the platform the serves you instead of pay them. Hope no one installs a “get it free” plugin on your job/work

[@IrrationalRecreation]

@@TheMerrisi , the creators need to be rewarded somehow. My objection is not to adverts but to their placement and frequency. It only serves to detract from the content and it will put new viewers off if it isn't curtailed somehow.

[@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.

[@Colman909]

Can you shift through osc2 unquantised?

[@squishmusic]

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

[@nico.aiff.2]

typhon must be great to sequence with Digitakt!

[@Kleinebombair]

How can i init preset? Thanks for helping

[@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.

[@bennolee348]

hope you review the Nymphes

[@loopop]

Me too

[@phantazzor]

What about vs mono station?

[@MarkMeador-y2e]

A comment/question: There is some preset on my TYPHON that I swear....I can 2 and 3 notes at a time=--and they each and all sound. I get your example of A NOTE producing the sound of a major or minor chord. I can't understand HOW my preset is playing in what seems like a polyphonic way. Again, not only can I play a second or third note (while holding a first note) but not of the involved notes interrupt another...and I can retrigger any one of the 2 or 3 by simply replaying replaying the note. I'm not on drugs. This has got to be some OTHER sort of seq/reverb/delay trick. Do you have any thoughts on this? THANKS.

[@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 :)

[@maarzt]

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

[@wesleyforman8391]

Wow how's the price went up on this thing

[@overload8741]

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

[@christolito]

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

[@loopop]

Same fx

[@GigiDAmico]

I have aquestion about saving patch, if for example I change somethig and I want to overwrite the patch, I have to find the patch change the name, because it gives me the first patch name and then press save.... am I doing something wrong? it's very annoing

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@jean-lucfacade6219]

A pillar of society.

[@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

[@Nokanmusic]

🤔maybe this is for me?

[@alveydoug]

Brilliant idea, using the Transistor Radio for White Noise; a pleasant sound. I think I should multi-sample my Ham Radio equipment. Hmm ... didn’t I do that withTape Music, back in the 60’s? Maybe that’s why I’m drawn to this synth’s (Buchla type) continuous wave blend oscillator. Is there a 12-voice polyphonic version in the future?

[@defjeff2907]

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

[@roccoharris]

riiiiight?!?

[@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!

[@jessejohnson7591]

Silly question that I am too afraid to just try because I don't know enough about these things and don't want to break my Typhon :), what would happen if you looped the headphone into the audio in? Would you get some cool FM polyphony?

[@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?

[@MBArkestra]

Does anyone know of an AM/FM radio (or similar noise machine) with audio out like the one in the video? I figured this would be easy to find, but every model I've looked at so far only has a headphone jack. Would love to add some noise!

[@lestersanders3615]

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

[@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!

[@bengarland]

This is being picky, but the bigger knobs turn slightly off-center. Like they used 1/4" knobs on 6mm shafts.

[@maikrobin]

goddamn...I guess this thing makes me give up on fighting against my g.a.s...

[@ultrajayme]

Ditto

[@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!

[@surf_machine]

would be the dreabox typhon a good combination with a arturia microfreak? could i sequence my patterns with the mf for the typhon. (those two would be my first synths, mf arriving in a few days)

[@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.

[@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!)

[@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!

[@RagnaroK81X]

M.G!Apokalyptic Industrial vibe mashine!

[@StolTechInc]

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

[@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

[@kabbalistkbl7303]

Hello thanks for this great review and more ;) just a little question what is the vst you 're using for visualition of the specter on left at 5'20 for exemple?

[@Ytrearneindre]

I can't seem to get the external audio input to work. Is there any setting or something one has to enable to use it? I'm positive the source is outputting audio and have connected it from its headphone out to the port on the typhon labeled "in".

[@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...😊

[@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

[@BarbieChaite]

I find it more interesting and versatile than the Nymphes.

[@TheOptimus496]

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

[@bimguff]

Hm... not too sure about menu diving on that tiny screen. The oscillator mix dial is quite clever though.