Jack's Journey to Buying a PolySynth - UDO Super 6

[@truecuckoo]

I love the sound of this synth!! I’m normally highly allergic to saw and super saw, but on Super 6 I love it ❤️

[@station2station544]

It's not the size of a keychain, I can't see you owning it.

[@benevans8250]

What I'm getting from this review is that this synth is so good, Jack's usual exuberance was pushed so far he looped back around to a calm & measured demeanour. Truly impressive.

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

I absolutely adore this synth, being a single dad forces me to save up for very long periods of time for these types of instruments. I hope I can finish the saving journey within 12 months. You did a great job demo'ing it loved some of the chords and drones you played nice and moody..

[@BandSpectra]

I'm in your shoes, I got there. You will too I'm sure, and when you get there, it's a complete joy!

[@OmniTorch]

Did you ever end up getting one? They just announced a new synth.

[@nasor3675]

@@OmniTorch keep going if you haven't got it yet...im in a similar position bro we can do this

[@nathanc777]

Whoa, wasn't convinced, then suddenly midway through just such an unreal, gorgeous soundscape emerged. Absolutely perfect. Time to finally get into synths....?!

[@jackduxburymusic]

Thanks for stopping by Nathan and for the nice comment. Pretty special thing is that Super 6 I tell thee!! X

[@JayHosking]

Fantastic, Jack. Really beautiful sounds here, especially those slow movements of the filter cutoff. I look forward to you exploring the PolyBrute in the same way! And while I don't think it's as nice overall as the Super 6, I think you might appreciate exploring the polyphonic aftertouch and multiple filter types of the HydraSynth. Thanks for this!

[@ZaneAlexanderNC]

The Super 6 is amazing to me. Idk which firmware you're on, but the v0.26 has a "drift" feature. It's easy to fall into "sweet zones" where every tweak sounds like a new preset. One day, I spent 8+ hours programming sounds on mine without touching many of the extensive features. This thing is immersive, has a ton of depth, and character of its own.

[@SPAZZOID100]

@ghost mall I've never had an issue with making things fit. I just did a track where all parts were from Super-6, in Binaural mode. (even the bass)

[@chet48]

You made another super 6 video! Yay! I got one off you last year having seen the initial one you did a while back. It really is an amazing bit of kit.

[@kirabarsmith9353]

Incredible synth and excellent demo, kept me engaged all throughout. You are one talented person, Jack, Andertons is lucky to have you on their team. I look forward to seeing which poly you decide to go with.

[@fattyboombatty7736]

In our wee studio we are fortunate to have a few synths including a Super 6 and a Summit. We turn to the Summit as we know what we are going to get, it is a real workhorse, well organised, predictable, great sounding and gets you there, wherever there may be, quickly. The Super 6 is more unpredictable, which is so inspiring and you are never quite sure what is going to pop out, but it usually sounds great. We have a couple of mono Moogs, a Matriach and a Sirin, the Sirin sounds lovely - it does a few sounds, but does them sooo well. The Matriarch is fun, though the hidden parameters are really annoying, so it probably gets used less than the others. Our keyboard player loves the Super 6 - I'm less capable with the fingers and turn more towards the Summit - both are really enjoyable.

[@mattypaxton]

great long form video Jack. Its really a great synth, love what you were showing us. Super Giemini is next ❤❤

[@georgemckenzie2525]

Most original synth in decades Been on my wish list since I first heard it.

[@modalmixture]

For myself, I ended up choosing the PolyBrute, but I have to agree there is something extremely special about the Super6 and the way the sounds drift organically around the stereo spectrum. There is a video called Super6: Ambient Pads that I keep coming back to because I’ve never heard anything like it.

[@halodust1304]

That's the video that opened my wallet for the Super 6! I loved the morph on the Polybrute but just thought the basic sound was a bit thin.

[@modalmixture]

@@halodust1304 I thought so too originally, but I have since seen some demos that put the Polybrute in a different light -- GEOsynths has a good video showing some gorgeous thick gritty stereo patches.

[@jackduxburymusic]

Thanks for that recommendation on the Polybrute, gonna have to get deeper with it for sure! That Ambient Pads video is just unreal too!! Appreciate the tip off X

[@matszh]

The level of control for live performances on the Polybrute, with the Morphee-pad, touch-strip and 5 octave AT keyboard, makes it hard to beat in that area. Then again, the Super 6 seams so easy to get great sounds from, which is important ”for the fun of it”. Wouldn’t mind 5 octaves though. For me though, the Phantom or the Montage would be a wiser choise, as I only make music at home, in a more ”real instruments” kind of way. Then there is the Nord Wave 2 too, as a Jack of all trades, or the Prophets for the nostalgia...Nah, actually the best investment is the time to improve my playing skills, as always :)

[@modalmixture]

For me, the interface is just as important as the sound. I find tactile interfaces, like Nord and Arturia and Sequential tend to have (and the Super6 too), more fun and inspiring to play compared to touchscreen driven synths like the Montage/Kronos. It feels more like playing a real instrument, with the sound design being part of the performance rather than something to be programmed in advance. But you do lose some versatility.

[@mamojula]

Thanx! again a great (re)view of an amazing synth. Keep 'm coming.

[@Duskmos]

Is this still happening as a series? I wanted to go on this journey!

[@electricsnut]

Thanks so much Jack for following up with this video, I can tell you love it. I can also tell you I love it and you have sold me, this needs to join my Summit at least, possibly replace it. Super keen to see you revisit the Summit also, its a very different beast. Perhaps throw the Oberheim OB6 back in the mix for a revisit for some SEM action?

[@MemotoneWilliamYates]

Such a wonderful synth. I'm a month into owning one myself, and absolutely loving it! - Great video, shows a lot of why it's so good.

[@SephirotSound]

I love your work!

[@MemotoneWilliamYates]

@@SephirotSound Hah, thanks!

[@jmcbeady8210]

Your reviews of instruments are always lively and interesting. Great job.

[@obwanz1921]

OB6 Jack! OB6!! Pure VCOS, state variable filter, audio rate Xmod vintage knob. Can’t go wrong mate!! Also sounds like my vintage OB8!

[@inter-linked]

Everyone should check out George’s Super 6 videos. Every one an ethereal journey. A truly inspirational character. The super 6 sure is special.

[@Connor_Sherlock]

happy you're going back to this! i felt the first vid didn't do this thing justice. this is first on my list if i had money to drop on a polysynth.

[@jackduxburymusic]

Cheers Connor. I completely balls the first video, had know idea about any of the features and really didn’t do it justice. Hope I got even a fraction of how bad ass this synth is across this time. X

[@electricsnut]

Just got an email from George as part of the UDO mailing list. Your a hit Jack 🙂 He’s so awesome. This synth has all the hallmarks our being our generations Prophet or Oberheim

[@JBrm]

Everything except that it doesn't have a display to show even basic things like patch names. Makes me so angry, grrrr.

[@derekfernandez7701]

24:10 This is so beautiful Jack! I really loved this thank you! 💙

[@marcuspearson6214]

a round of applause for you dude...great video, really well explained.

[@hfugmann]

Really love your vids, Jack! 💪🏻

[@cryptkeeper5]

Looking forward to seeing what you decide to purchase in the end

[@jackduxburymusic]

I just realised I’ve shot myself in the foot here and can’t escape forking out for one these now!! 🤣 Thanks for the push in the right direction Crypt and for watching bud X

[@ianflurrance8438]

I’m very excited for this series! I’m a longtime piano player who never got into synths until recently. I got myself a Korg minilogue xd and am loving it!

[@jackduxburymusic]

Minilogue XD is a cracking shout! Loved the time I’ve played one and those FX are worth the price of admission alone - glad to hear your digging it and thanks for watching mate X

[@cloud_noises]

I've never wanted one of these more than after I finished this video... and I was already convinced that it's a phenomenal instrument

[@entropybentwhistle]

When I can finally get one I’m going to be overwhelmingly compelled to stencil in “Dirkschneider” after the UDO and do some Accept synthnoize covers.

[@swancakes]

I had the Modal 008 for a magical few months, perhaps the best months of my synth life. George Hearns is a very special dude, and his work here on the Super6 is excellent.

[@josesvintagekeys]

Jupiter 8 meets CS80 meets Ob8 (and I have all three of them - not to brag, just saying that this machine really gets you there). Great demo. You're sold Jack. Happy Birthday :-)

[@petersambrini6693]

I've had the CS80 and OB8 and this is nothing like them. Not one bit. Just sayin'.

[@24framemedia]

This was my second choice in a poly synth. I instead went with Moog One , mostly because I really wanted the option to split the heyboard and I've always been a huge Moog fan. Moog One was initially disappointing and almost all the presets underwhelm me but once you start digging into it, it is such a magical synth with endless options and it is capable of amazing sounds once you scratch the surface and realize it isn't like anything else. It's certainly a synth that you will always be discovering something new with. I've heard good things from people that own the super 6 as well! I know people that own both and think they are the two best modern poly's

[@jmcoffin1]

I’d love to see you do the same kind of video for the Polybrute, including your take on the strengths and weaknesses of both Polybrute and Super 6.

[@jackduxburymusic]

Gonna have to aren’t I?! 🤣 Thanks for the prod in the right direction and for taking the time to watch my ramblings mate X

[@vryc]

I LOVE that fact that we're getting these bonkers, super passion project flagship synths, with so many actual new ideas from them, that are not coming from any of the big named companies. These are all auteur, small-team projects, that are just leaning into what it means to innovate and love synthesis design. Hydrasynth, Super 6, and now PolyBrute. Amazing time to either get into synthesis or for old-timers, to rediscover that love again when quality and uniqueness were what was regularly on offer. I want synths to find their heyday again and all strive to be different, high-quality machines that have character and soul and whatever other adjectives that help define the output of a synth to just give it that 'yeah' aspect. Make me spend more money. I do wish, if I had but one, that both the Hydrasynth and the Super 6 were at least 61-keys. 49 is too few. Especially when the design begs you to double-fist some huge chords across a wide range.

[@bondi5000]

And as if by magic, 2 years later the flagship UDO Gemini is announced. 😎

[@Inferno4wd]

Great Video! Really looking forward to this “journey” series. I’m also wanting a poly synth but living on a little Island I have no way of testing or being hands on with keyboards like this, (unless I pay £££ to fly to mainland) so I completely rely on YT vids, reviews and guides to make decisions. I love your approach to this review, you know what to highlight to show what makes it “different” or “unique” which is exactly what I look for, not just comparing oscillators and filters to different synths. I’ve been really interested in the Summit, PolyBrute and Prologue 16 so would be great to see these. Cheers.

[@DankePlace]

Lol 3 years later, I get 1 in a few days and Happy Bday Jack!!!

[@KnightofRedemption1]

Arturia PolyBrute must be in the mix.

[@jackduxburymusic]

Mos Def Paul! Thanks mate X

[@KnightofRedemption1]

@@jackduxburymusic Excellent! I have saved like mad to have the pennies to get one, but...Yet to do the deed. Will you push me over the edge? Time will tell. Enjoy your content, so enthusiastic and honest. Glad to hear you are getting more time with the kit, though seeing you blindly bumble your way around a new piece of kit has its charm. Hehe

[@jackduxburymusic]

🤣 Thanks again Paul X

[@anthonyalexander7246]

Doesn't sound great to my ears, seemed very gimmicky.

[@anthonyalexander7246]

The arturia poly synth.

[@raymondtravers6303]

Stop looking now and just get a Super 6. Had mine since July 2020 and haven't felt the need to buy another poly synth since getting it. I have other polys but none of my other synths stopped me from wanting more until the Super 6

[@jackduxburymusic]

Raymond I hear ya and most definitely feel ya! What an amazing bit of kit, I just have to do my due diligence ya know 😉 Glad to hear your digging yours Brother X

[@ap7498]

Excellent, thank you!! I’d love to hear you keep playing with this one.

[@Jbrunel510]

Honestly love this idea. Can’t wait to follow along the journey!

[@jackduxburymusic]

Oh sweet, thank you for hanging out 🙏🏻

[@richyr777]

I want to buy my first polyphonic synth, and this is the one I'm saving for after loads of research and hunting around. So good choice 👍🏻

[@dude65535]

I’m also a lucky Moog Matriarch owner. I doubt you can get the range of sounds you can from and UDO, but it’s sounds Amazing. I just sit there and play it and enjoy the sound. Pretty much every day. For the last year... :-)

[@VacancyOfDisco]

SOOOO many great poly synths right now! Novation Summit is hi up on my list. Great sounding with tones of modulation that is very intuitive. Plus you can do binaural stuff with it too! (layer A left out to mixer, Layer B right out to mixer and tweak away!)

[@5amJones69]

OH MY GOD. I'm mad blown away by this.

[@jackduxburymusic]

Innit Sam!! Glad you felt it through the KZbin - thanks letting me know X

[@ThomasCTownDesigns]

Sounds like a really good idea for a video series you have there 👍🏻 looking forward to seeing what else will be competing with this beast

[@jackduxburymusic]

Cheers Tom! Better start saving my pennies then 😬

[@gjanalog5675]

Love that you are doing this. Me want polysynth!!! Summit yes , sequential rev2, Arturia polybrute, !

[@matthewwilson3673]

super 6 is a dream, bought a polyend medusa as my first polysynth, the firmware updates have completely changed it for the better

[@nickkarach76]

Prophet 6, rev2 and summit!

[@michaelhenleydunbar]

I’d definitely consider the PolyBrute, Prophet 6/5/OB6 (pick whatever flavour of Sequential), Super 6, Summit... really anything that is in that bracket is going to be fantastic, and then it’s about finding what suits how you like to craft sounds and what flavour of synthesizer you like!

[@gatosoul]

Great video, amazing unique Synth !

[@FakeGlasses]

I went on the same journey over the last two years and have ended up with a Super 6 and a Juno 106. You should check out a Polybrute, prophet 10, OB6, prophet 6, summit, system 8, hydra synth, and tell us where you end up. Only con IMO re the super 6 is it’s not 61 keys. People say they miss a screen, but I’ve never missed it. It’s a joy to create sounds on, intuitive and explorative/creative like a Juno or prophet.

[@sontranthai8040]

How about iridium from waldorf

[@ROQSTAR]

Lovely synth! Great review.

[@franciswalker6498]

Best sound demo I’ve seen of this synth.

[@mark35mi]

MIne is on its way. Super stoked! Brilliant video. SOLD!!!

[@g3cd]

Actually, my Argon8 can already do a lot, sounds great and the app integration is flawless, but as I've seen how much simpler and straightforward the Nord Wave 2 is to use, I'm really saving towards that one now. I already own a Nord Drum and it's a pure joy to use, figuring everything out took maybe 2 hours and then you're got to go and create your unique own sounds, independent from Presets, it's so much fun. So I'd like to have that in a big polysynth as well and I think the Nord Wave 2 is far superior even to the Novation Peak (which already is quite intuitive and user friendly).

[@BucF16]

Jack, you do a great job keeping this sometimes very boring subject entertaining and interesting. Well done.

[@duaneblackburn5283]

Best synthesizer made in 20 years… fat, warm creamy just what I’ve been looking for.. This keyboard was produced by somebody who really knows what a synthesizer should Abel, 2 do ( love it )worth every penny well done incredible sound 👏🏾…

[@llortduck]

I just bought a Hydrasynth and it's beautiful

[@simonpope1879]

Great Video Jack and really informative demo of the UDO Super 6. Im in the market for my first Polysynth and am looking between the Super 6 and the Polybrute. Keep going between the two I know they are quite different so would love you to compare the two. Thanks

[@janez3316]

Happy B-Day man, get the Super 6!

[@inter-linked]

Nice job, jack. A great synth.

[@turntheknob]

It sounds really amazing.

[@Josephduganmusic]

I can't wait to get mine! I just sold my minimoog voyager for one of these. I'll make due with my slimphatty for those moog sounds. Haha

[@hadedj]

Bro, I enjoyed this video so much! Just BOUGHT ONE!!!

[@mateuszmurak8611]

love at first sight

[@KattKirsch]

Gosh, this thing is positively hypnotic. OB-6 next?

[@jackduxburymusic]

Great shout! I’ve never really sat down with one so defo up for checking it out. Thank you Katherine 🙏🏻

[@sudanjackson]

Plus one!

[@N-trepid1]

Birthday! Super 6, Summit, PolyBrute, & Matriarch. I'm REALLY interested in your final choice. Yeah, depends on what you want to do, but those synths are on my short list--which changes daily. Super 6 (consistently #1), PolyBrute (flexibility & modulation versatility), Summit (fantastic choice & always on the radar) Matriarch (check out Lisa Bela Donna...nuff said). Wait!....this is if you dont already own the OB6 (my baby) Latest OS adds the Vintage knob AND MPE (ohhhh yeah). Excellent Super6 review Jack :)

[@helmski]

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm! Check out the Behringer Deepmind 12

[@jackduxburymusic]

Thanks to you for watching Kevin! Filmed one with the Deepmind the other day that should be out soon, unreal bang for buck - so advanced and sound killer too. My wallet is definitely hoping the Deepmind wins!!! 🤣

[@helmski]

@@jackduxburymusic the built in FX with 12 voices, makes it that synths’s special super power. Love watching people play with the Polybrute as well. It’s a great time to be involved in synths! You cannot make a wrong decision with the top crop you are looking at.

[@patrikvelek2630]

This is the craziest keyboard I've ever seen. I'll consider buying this.

[@paulmapp8306]

I kind of want to try one - but its literally 8mm too wide for my space.... i do have an OB6 and considering a P6 as well as the Udo SS. Will sit with a Pro3, Peak, Deep mind and Virus Ti2 as well though. Id be tempted which one you went for in the end Jack.

[@andysw3]

Some of the things you like here I think are in the Prophet X... stereo filters, etc..

[@jackduxburymusic]

Oooooooh, nice shout, had stupidly forgot about that one. Love manipulating samples, cheers Andy X

[@andysw3]

@@jackduxburymusic also, and I might be completely wrong, I suspect the filters in the PX are exactly the same ones from SSM or whoever. Looking forward to your journey of discovery 😎

[@jackduxburymusic]

Ooooh, nice shout!! X

[@0VRLNDR]

Couple of those patches remind me a lot of the Microfreak. Which is a testament to how awesome that little guy is.

[@jackduxburymusic]

That would be a cool David vs Goliath vid that’s for sure!! Cheers for the idea OVR and for hanging out X

[@0VRLNDR]

@@jackduxburymusic Oh man, please do that! Let David have a Zoia or Hologram Microcosm to balance lack of stereo and on-board effects. TayTay is the judge.

[@earlsfield]

I love my Super 6. George nailed it.

[@heebone]

I pray I can get this synth at some point.

[@istvantoth7431]

Heaven helps those who help themselves.

[@TheMirolab]

I'm 1 week into owning a Super 6, and I can't believe how much fun I've had playing a brass pad. I hate sampled brass, but this just sounds so fat, juicy and satisfying! I've worked my way through most of the manual and all the presets and learned how it all works. My 2 complaints would be that I do miss having a mod wheel, but one could argue that this thing is "nothing but mod wheels". And while no display is admirable, tracking down modulation connections is impossible. I may have to buy the editor software just for that. Making the connections is very easy, but reverse engineering an existing patch is tough. So far, I love it.

[@xiaoxia5]

does not having any kind of display put a damper on things? for some this would be the deal breaker. however for many, they've seem to work around it. would seem like a major burden if you were using it under a live situation when switching from patch to patch.

[@joelwells]

Hey, Just wondering if you found any work around to diagnose modulation connections in the end? Between this and a Prophet 6 for main poly. Thanks.

[@ResAffolterSoundproductions]

Jack! This is a beauty of a Synth! But i can say that i love my blue JP8000 hell alot and he sounds as awesome as for shure the great UDO Super6 can sound. Thx for your great Synth Demos Bro 🙏🏻🕊🙋🏻‍♂️✌🏻🌿🌈

[@jackduxburymusic]

Just googled Blue JP8000 - 😍😍😍 Great shout on the similarities - looks so buff! Really appreciate the kind words my G ✊

[@ResAffolterSoundproductions]

@@jackduxburymusic always Jack! thx fpr the reply. plz stay save. i will do a short sound video in the far future on my channel. peace!

[@jackduxburymusic]

🙏🏻

[@dennispena5496]

Do you think the Super 6 will be good for a first synthesizer for me? I mainly play on a Nord Piano and a little Yamaha Reface CS where I'm learning the basics of synth.

[@kierenmoore3236]

What does the Super6 have over the current-firmware Summit … ?! I don’t see it (or hear it) …

[@ruudvincent6078]

Awsome soundtextures and I hope there is a way to put this aftertouch off

[@jackduxburymusic]

Thanks Russ! I just watched it back and didn’t realise how OTT it was for much of the vid. It’s easy to dial it back, my bad!! 🙈

[@soniklink-WKD4496]

I had this issue a year ago, I ended up with the Prophet 6 based on what was around @ the time. I had intentions on a Matrixbrute too so I would not have the Polybrute if it were present. I also considered the Korg Prologue, Roland System 8 & Access Virus. I wanted analogue so P6 it was. Good luck Jack, there's so much choice now if you include Virtual Analog & Wavetable versions too! :) Great sounding U.D.O too, but it's not my taste. Not enough Jupiter 4 in it :)

[@jackduxburymusic]

Prophet 6 is a great shout - such a good balance of sound and features. Will put it on the list for sure. Just hoping my process helps people make the choice for themselves. Amazing the choice now for Poly’s, thanks the comment Sonik Xx

[@jacobhey6008]

you should try out the korg prologue

[@jackduxburymusic]

Great shout 👍

[@swtdr34mz]

why? thats one terrible Synth - thin af and the Compressor on the 16 makes the LowFrq unenjoyable.Try the Hydra or Peak/Summit instead - analog doesn't mean that it's instantly better my friend.

[@lecanardaimeLAKland]

I ordered mine from perfect circuit last year in may and have yet to receive mine! Any way I can order one from u guys I live in the states

[@jackduxburymusic]

Geeez, sorry to hear about the wait mate. Covid has put so many delays on so many products, such a shame. Hope you get one soon Brother ✊

[@JamesRamboPearce]

Lovin' this one Jack!

[@jackduxburymusic]

Thanks so much James - appreciate the kind words Brother X

[@JamesRamboPearce]

@@jackduxburymusic No worries dude!! Lots of great stuff comin' 😜 x

[@jakob5947]

I ordered a Super 6 but it had a malfunction so i sent it back...was a great synth tho :D I don't plan on buying another one, I'm thinking about mainly the Prologue 16... It would be so cool to see you play some bread and butter brass pad and leads on The Prologue next to the Super 6 and Prophets (6, rev2,...) and even the Summit.

[@jackduxburymusic]

Prologue 16 is a great shout, defo will check it out! Good point about some B&B sounds, I’ll try remember next time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Jakob X

[@INeedsMoneys]

@@jackduxburymusic on another note jack, what is the intro song called? The one short one synthwave one. Best bit of music I’ve heard in a bit. 💎💎💎

[@sudanjackson]

If you don't mind the weight - the Deepmind is a cool synth. Oooh - and would love me an OB 6... And - props to you Jack and all the Cancers out there ;-) I'm a July-Child as well :-)

[@GizzyDillespee]

The PolyBrute's matrix arp and morphing, big wood ribbon, easier to keep track of mod routings. When the S6 is in 12 voice mode, you get forced alternate voice panning, which is a weird choice. But with the Super binaural stuff, the S6 sounds like angels singing, which might be the deciding factor.

[@anthonyalexander7246]

Yea but I hated the vanila sound of the polybrute, to much tweaking not enough playing, for me that is., this thing sounds organic, static and huge. But no screen is a irritant.

[@timmjohannesbrockmann9530]

I really love this synthesizer. One thing I don´t understand though is the fact, that the Hold Mode for the Arpeggiator just adds more notes to the Arpeggio, instead of just changing the chords when you hit a new one. I find this behaviour really unwanted and for me personally, that´s a big minus, because I love holding and changing arpeggiated chords and alter the sound of the synth while it plays. I hope it will be solved in the firmware sometime.

[@lokologico]

Could the Arturia polybrute's matrix allow for this type of Stereo alchemy?

[@jackduxburymusic]

The Pan Spreading feature will most demo be investigated my good man!! Thanks for stopping by mateX

[@lokologico]

@@jackduxburymusic Cant wait :) awesome video btw, , cheers!

[@SPAZZOID100]

Nope.

[@lokologico]

@@SPAZZOID100 yeah I tried on thePoly, no dice. Arturia could add such feature on a firmware update, but who knows. Polybrute still kicks ass regardless.

[@eldragonLatino]

Sequential Trigon6!!!! Not because I’m a Sequential artist but it’s genuinely something unique!!

[@hunterfrederick2731]

Yas Queen! Good plan.

[@jackduxburymusic]

🤣 Cheers Hunter my G x

[@geecen]

The chops!

[@chrisphobia]

That's class. Get one!

[@jackduxburymusic]

Cheers Chris - I may well just do that!! 🤣

[@passivehouseaustralia4406]

Clearly it is unique sounding, but its also seeming limited.... I have a rev2 16V and I just wonder if it can do some of the bread and butter stuff you want a poly synth to do. Rev2 16V is a workhorse this is a unicorn..... great review and at least your doing some good patches, as other reviews seem to focus on SC-FI sounds if you know what I mean. Thanks Jack...

[@jackduxburymusic]

Oh cheers David, appreciate the kind comment mate. Defo gonna check out the Rev2 again, was the most inspiring Dave Smith synth I’ve ever played when I tried it out a few years back. Feel it gets over looked so will defo give it a good once over as I love what James Blake and Radiohead do with it!! X

[@passivehouseaustralia4406]

@@jackduxburymusic I guess its worth noting Jack that one of the advantages of a 3 year old synth like REV2 is what has been learnt. What I mean is that initially REV2 was considered cold etc by some, but now 3 years later people have had time to explore its vast (CRAZY VAST) modulation capabilities. May I direct you to you tube channel CREATIVE SPIRAL and his amazing use of the the REV2 sequencer as a mod source to create micro voice tuning variations creating wonderful "vintage knob" like warmth. Also the ROBUST AMERICAN PATCHES 1 and 2 (not affiliated) is a quick way to become familiar with the current state of REV2's amazing versatility in sound now people have had time to explore its possibilities. Obviously Polybrute is a current standout and actually reminds me of REV2 in terms of it is clearly a synth of great depth and a wide range of possibilities, again a workhorse synth. My next synth is probably a choice between Polybrute and the elusive OB-6 as I think REV2 has all other bases covered but that will be a few years given the prices .

[@jackduxburymusic]

@@passivehouseaustralia4406 Wow!! That Creative Spiral channel is incredible - unbelievable what he’s done with the VCM concept. Thanks so much David again 🙏🏻

[@sub-harmonik]

this, waldorf synths, the d-50, the hydrasynth, and the microkorg are probably the best-sounding digital synths. (the microkorg is not nearly as professional and only has 4 oscillators but its "lofi" grittiness sounds good imo)

[@ageshero]

I too am on the journey!!!

[@fizmo100]

I looked long and hard at a Super 6. Went for a Modal 002 in the end - would love to hear your comparisons of the two, though I guess ultimately this is designed to help people choose which of the synths you sell is right for them, and the 002 is discontinued. Poly Brute has to be in there fo sho. Waldorf Quantum maybe? I'd go Super 6 in your shoes if you are choosing from current models only.

[@barrnycharlton8951]

great chord voicings

[@HiLoMusic]

Ive had this synth for 9 months or so now, my absolute favorite!!!

[@jackduxburymusic]

Happy for you Andrew - it’s a special bit of kit that’s for sure!! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment mate X

[@HiLoMusic]

@@jackduxburymusic love ur energy, keep it up and screw the snobs who think synth vids have to be flat and calculating

[@davidmartin123]

Detuning is always a great way to make ear tickles!

[@willielaz1573]

Jack, did you buy one? I’ve been waiting 4 months to vicariously shop through you (Australia’s C_vid incompetence means we are 3 months into a lockdown) Please fuel my GAS from home, I thought this was a mad idea for a series, super relatable and we get to head mad flagship synths put to the test! Hopefully the new innovations from UDO announced at superbooth soon will spark your interest!