Melbourne Instruments Delia Synthesizer

[@mcgyrus]

Synths I can't afford. Licks I can't play. Engaging sounds and visuals. The best synth tube. Thanks Matt!

[@PascalM-ld9xn]

@@mcgyrusMatt is a true musician and artist, his keyboard parts are really interesting and i am a guitarist😉

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

My pleasure!

[@DawlessHouseMusic]

OMG. I didn't know I needed a Matt Johnson Synthwave album but I DO!!!!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

There’s one coming soon!

[@Taketaketak]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquaidaaaaang. The gift the world didnt know it needed, cant wait🥰

[@wildone106]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai FK YES

[@Kouros-t6d]

When I listen Matt playing grooves like the opening track of this video I really hope he will produce new disco-funk bands as well as create new similar songs for Jamiroquai .

[@PascalM-ld9xn]

@@Kouros-t6d agree and this drums sounds are top for this style 👍😉

[@wackerburg]

Just listen to anything by #PurpleDiscoMachine - it's Matt 🎉

[@Luigi64]

this synth is sick but bro slapping the bass on ur track has me SO EXCITED I NEED THAT SONG

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

thanks!

[@bcj842]

agree

[@PascalM-ld9xn]

Yes very cool intro 🎵🎶

[@Fastvoice]

If the naming is in memory of Delia Derbyshire (British composer, musician and producer), then it's a brilliant move. 👍

[@xfghffhfg]

it is

[@UlyssesZopol]

Dammit. I thought it was in memory of the two-Deutschmark Martini knockoff I destroyed my other brain cell with when I was a teenager in the eighties.

[@johncitizen8828]

Would have to be!

[@markussukram9290]

Amazing intro !!! Love the Level 42 sound at 5:42 as well ❤

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thank you so much 😁

[@melbourneinstruments]

Amazing demo as always Matt, can't wait to share your new DELIA presets. Appreciate your kind words, much respect!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Great job guys!

[@kierenmoore3236]

A good demo makes all the difference …

[@johncitizen8828]

Melbourne represent! ✌️💪

[@e-conrecords4665]

This demo was sooo good, I watched it twice. The synth engine sounds so clean but also incredibly warm & characterful.

[@petespencer-smith5059]

I just want to say how grateful I am for what you do 🙏 I have become completely obsessed with your channel! Your incredible playing has inspired me to finally learn to play keys properly 🤩

[@SoundmanCH]

With just two notes played by Matt, I'm instantly in a good mood - this synth is unbelievably versatile, delivering an amazing sound. The motorized knobs? Pure genius! I also love the subtle psychology behind this video, because now, all I want is to dive into some slappy, bassy Level 42 tunes!

[@derekbaker3279]

Love it! Flexible, punchy, a ton of character, and will easily cut through a mix. I also love the 'retro' look..reminds me of the earliest computer terminals in the 1970s & first personal computers in the 70s & 80s. FWIW, I am an old New Wave/80's nut, and my first thought was that this synth would have been Thomas Dolby's favourite synth...if that makes sense!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

makes perfect sense!

[@magicknight8412]

The noises this thing makes is awesome, especially with Matt sat in front of it !

[@jerrybot3000]

The "chonky" keyboard style buttons are neat! Also, those self turning nobs are sweet.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

They are!

[@palewine]

Love the motorized knobs, and how they show your mod amounts.

[@Jake-Balibari]

Really wonderful synth! Very innovative features and interface. The sounds are really sweet and deep at the same time

[@saxongroove5898]

Genius solo at the beginning! 🔥

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks!

[@DoctorNemmo]

I can totally see Matt scoring a Blade Runner movie with the Delia.

[@ddemulling9722]

Wow, that funk in the beginning!

[@AudioJanitor]

05:42 - I see what you did there Matt. I'm sure they are bangers. Outstanding, truthful opinion and video -colour and editing

[@PylonRecordsdotcom]

Learn so much on this channel! Thank you.

[@eugeniomeza2886]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing with us. As always, the way you come up with such awesome patches is what I really like the most. Keep up the good work Matt!!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bejeweledpro]

This sounds wonderful. It's so cool to see the motorized potentiometers. It's honestly a great accessibility feature as well as something cool. I've always loved using hardware synths for the tactile experience, but I've longed for a physical counterpart to VST synth UI. Only solution I had found up until now was finding a first or third party application on the computer which shows where each knob is set per patch. Anywho, love your channel and always appreciate seeing a new video from you in my inbox. Cheers

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks!

[@mrwakacorp]

I'm so happy I've found this channel! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks for watching!

[@ElkElektronik]

Such a fantastic demonstration of this synth! Beautiful sounds coming out of this synth!

[@nookcyan]

Very nice Matt! Thanks bro, for sharing.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks for watching!

[@vitortalhadas]

What a great synth with amazing sounds!

[@victorvargas49]

brilliant player on a fantastic instrument, a dangerous combination👍

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks

[@jumpstar9000]

It's a real beauty. Very reminiscent of the PRO3 but with more good stuff. The price seems pretty reasonable as well, especially with those pots. Pretty cool Matt, and great overview as always.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks!

[@Tripwelleverday]

This is so awesome ty for playing such an amazing instrument

[@JonniArmani]

That is one very unique piece it sounds like 5synths in one -unreal

[@kwasar5654]

Funktastic Intro and demo ! Thx Matt !

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

My pleasure!

[@patrickmurphy5842]

every time Matt plays a cod on his demos , im like thats a chord I have not imagined before, but it sounds so niiiiiiiiice. This is a cool synth

[@EarmonkeyMusic]

Just played one of these this weekend in Chicago at Knobcon. I definitely can’t play like Matt but what I can play sounded just lovely. Also I played through Matt’s Nina preset bank at NAMM a year or two ago (can’t remember) and it’s phenomenal.

[@shimonort]

I also played one at Knobcon. Walked in as a skeptic (VA synth for over $2k? Motorized knob gimmick?) and now I can't forget about it....

[@tommymandel]

That synth is tailor-made for your musicality, Matt! Kudos, bro.

[@bennethos]

It sounds really good , even through my phone and KZbin. Can only imagine how it sounds in real life ❤ great playing as always

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Glad you like it!

[@Slammo]

Nice to see some love, brains and muscle going into hardware.

[@simbaking6338]

First hearing about this company, but this synth is dope!!!

[@vitaminfian]

So great to get reviews from a real muso, obviously reviews by guys who demo for (and are employed by) big companies can really play yet their reviews can quickly get silly, excessively nerdy and uninformative. Terrific intro track also. Keep doin’ it man. ❤️

[@JonniArmani]

Butter!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥 Matt 👊

[@DavidMorley]

One of the most interesting of the new polysynths. Definitely on my list to try and buy. Great demo as always Matt

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Glad you like it!

[@neurokinetik]

Fantastic sounds and playing!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks for listening

[@FFrrEEddRRiiKK1]

So pleasant to watch and hear you explore these instruments. 🎹

[@jon_gee]

Always love your videos Matt!! Beautiful.

[@LiberLotus]

Very cool! Thank you Matt 🙏

[@NoxBoxdy]

My late partner wanted the Nina. Would be stoked to have seen this come out. So nice. Nice one, Matt!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

So sorry for your loss

[@NoxBoxdy]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai thanks Matt. Going to try and open source the software we worked on soon in honor and cause the midi world needs it. :-)

[@annode]

Unless my ears are deceiving me, this is a Prophet 5 with a new brain. Some sort of Frankenstein combination. I love it! I'd happily sell my Pro 5 and buy one of these.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

It sounds different from a prophet but it’s a great sound!

[@annode]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai My Pro5 has been dead for yrs, so going from memory the Delia caught my attention and perked my Pro5 ears. But you say it doesn't sound similar to the Pro5? Hmm. I'm serious about buying a Delia and selling my Prophet (rebuilt). Can you help me understand the sound comparison between the two? Thanks.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

@@annode I mean it can make sounds like a prophet for sure but it's got it's own sound really. It's a lot more flexible than the Prophet

[@teshbrady]

Sick playing as always Matt! This synth is cool with the motorized knobs and faders, but the sounds are almost exactly the same as my minilogue xd presets lol

[@berzerkrobot]

The Goat 🙌 We need a solo album as funky as the intro

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

One day I’m going to make a pure funk album!!

[@berzerkrobot]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Please do 🙏

[@SoundmanCH]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Yes, please do!

[@happygolucky2231]

it would be interesting to hear some synths only compositions of yours. it's rare to find a good keyboardist who also is a synthesist 😊

[@DavidLee07]

Burning opening track!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

THANKS!

[@keyboardtek]

Very nice playing!

[@wolfunplugged]

love the design. and the sound ain't bad either!

[@davidsummerville351]

Love your playing. 😎🤓

[@Evandromusician]

Great retro sounds

[@mason.movies4103]

Another great review Matt. Thank you. Loved the sounds at 1:25 !

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@CatFish107]

You know it's a cool synths when by the time Matt has got to the filters, I've already thought of 4 or 5 different patches to try in vcv rack to emulate the functionality on display.

[@MrDjaremko1982]

That’s a keeper!!!

[@みーチャンネル-e7s]

めっちゃいいシンセやね❤❤❤❤❤　いつも素敵なレビューありがとね❤❤❤❤❤

[@Michel-r6m]

In the beginning I was stunned by the looks. Later by the sounds from analog, digital as fm-ish kind of. To be floored with those motorised pots/encoders as source/destination approach. Never heard of the make or model but a serious synth, enjoy 🤠

[@edmx]

This one does sound great! Plus lovely playing as always :)

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks a lot!

[@edmx]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai A question tho, do you think this is better-sounding than the Nina? Or just that you are more used to the Melbourne vibe than when you got the Nina? What I mean is, for me, this is much more exciting video than the Nina one. Just overall sounds more juicy to me. What do you think?

[@Listento360]

Great review and opening track!

[@aneri72]

This synth sounds great, but on the other hand; with your skills, you could probably make a vacuum cleaner sound like a symphony 🤩

[@xfghffhfg]

vacuum cleaner usually sounds great, to me anyway :)

[@cimerej]

That intro is killer. Can we get a singer for the next video ? ... What a synth, what a video !! Killer job Matt.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

thanks!

[@pawnotdaw4559]

If i was a synth manufacturer I would want you to demo it for me. You're very inspiring, not just your playing, but you know how to sound design.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks!

[@alanshewitt]

The sounds towards the end while demoing the reverb were giving me Blue Nile vibes

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

I love Blue Nile

[@sgfdancecompany]

Super groovy Matt!!!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks!!

[@dennysmith2661]

Matt is a killa..I mean he just straight fonkey

[@UlyssesZopol]

Whatever Matt demos... I want it.

[@mybachhertzbaud3074]

Sounds awesome. I always worry about having mechanical parts that are subject to Murphy's law.🤔🎶🎹🎹🎶Play On

[@GoldnhourMusic]

Hi Matt love your videos! Any chance you could make a synthwave demo with the Delia? Thanks 😊

[@brettwayne8103]

that just sounds right!

[@markkilley2683]

Fab synth.

[@MarcWeertsMusic]

Once again, awesome demo! Wish the UI gave a bit more optical info by colour coordinating different parts instead of just white and red/orange but a great sound!

[@Soundpaintmusic]

So cool!

[@TheMirolab]

Considering the tech, I think 2400 is a good price. A 6-voice Prophet-6 is now $3500 (tho I got mine when it was 2800). This sounds every bit as good, but lacks the dual effects and arpeggiator. This has better mod matrix, and the Morph function is a game changer.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

It does have dual effect but less choices although the quality is better. It also has an arpeggiator

[@tarvitz]

Honestly, compaired to the digital knobs on the Montage M, this seems like pointless overcomplication Though, if you're buying something like this insted of a workstation, or just working in-the-box, you probably are there for the cool factor, and they are undeniably very cool, plus an easy way to stand out from all the other polysynths on the market

[@xfghffhfg]

Its also a very practical tech, maybe give it a try if you got a chance, especially the mod matrix implementation with the motors 7:33

[@Behnan]

your Voyager RME is BACK :))))

[@aloraliquid]

I’ve been eyeballing this one since release. I think it sounds amazing and could see its use in my music for sure. When you already have so many synths though…. Arrrrgh 😂

[@PascalM-ld9xn]

Amazing intro 😍

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks 😁

[@arnieburgertime]

sounds great - would be nice if it had different colored knobs and buttons to ease navigation

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

You can fit different colours in it

[@xfghffhfg]

I think they said they are planing to offer 6 different button colors and you can change the screen color as well.

[@attizzoso]

Matt Johnson can make any synth sound great. Be careful what you buy: you are not Matt Jonhnson

[@fija-fija]

Awesome video, thanks for that! Is Jamiroquai working on some new material? After 7 long years since the Automaton and 14(!!!) even longer years since marvelous RDLS we crave for more! Cheers!

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Yes we are

[@fija-fija]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai I honestly wasn’t expecting the reply- thank you! I’m sure that we all cannot wait!!!

[@nutritionontape]

Makes me proud to be a Melbournian

[@VEsound]

The mod matrix is interesting, you’re right Matt. But is it quick and easy to select the modulation amount per parameter? Motorised faders are great for sure, changing presets or using the morph feature for example. Morphing isn’t new by the way: I used it a long time ago with my DX200 from Yamaha and it was incredible in terms of sound because of the FM synthesis behind the 2 sounds being morphed. ❤ All synths should have this feature for pure sound creativity.

[@xfghffhfg]

Very easy, each button represents a source, every knob that is not centered represents modulation amount. 7:33

[@cantrelband]

Sick 🤘🏾🔥

[@bangmateo7481]

This is a proper review.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks

[@atacamabeatsindierecording8406]

Would you use for live performance, or is more for studio use, or equal y both uses. Thanks, great review

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

I think it's great for both. Nice and small too not too heavy

[@RayyMusik]

8:53 Another masterpiece of yours. Please make a complete track from it!

[@jasonmcgary]

DAMMMMMMMN THAT MATT IS FUNKY

[@thomasbailey1250]

Matt is rad as always. Melbourne Instr in USA ?? No Nina now on Amazon. Delia ??? More cool MIDI keyboards here than usable in lifettime. Ring alram again when back to reality.

[@xfghffhfg]

Is Amazon a good place to buy Delia or Nina?

[@daniel_mana]

very cool video and amazing synth!!! I didn't know about this company to be honest! Could you do a video on the Prophet Rev2? I'd love to hear your opinion and sounds you can come up with! cheers!!

[@kristal410]

super sound and keyboarder, Matt it's the best 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰your fingers are a treasure

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thank you! 😃

[@donwrangler]

Yes sir!

[@tobiasphilippen7883]

You made a very good point that these motorized knobs are not gimmicky at all, but do actually open up ingenious possibilities in usability. You show the modulation system, which is awesome. Another example would be the envelopes, which easily get away with just one ADSR set of knobs - and this can only be implemented in a good way if the knobs can indicate the actual values. But while the led ring knobs on the Little Phatty were a brave attempt at this, knobs actually moving to their positions are a whole other level. 6 voices of polyphony are more than disappointing, though, especially given that most of the components are digital... A huge drawback in my opinion.

[@xfghffhfg]

The ADSR is a good point compared to the moog little phatty since the led rings don't have the same accuracy you often need to program very accurate timing.

[@tonta182]

Good evening and a maybe a good curious question, when you found your perfect mix to save for later how do you manage to remember the settings of each modern synth and then come back to it later... maybe a video for itself :) As a machinist with as many machines as you got synths i gets lost all the time with settings, speeds and feeds and that sort of thing how do you keep track of them?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

sometimes I lose track!

[@xfghffhfg]

If I understand you correctly, I think it's better to record audio. Many things can go wrong and committing to the sounds has some practice in it. Keeping all options available sometimes can get in the way of creativity.

[@tonta182]

@@xfghffhfg Maybe i colored it a little wrong on my end and compared the settings on a synth to some machines i use (i have a things with button fetish). Im just so impressed how Matt just dial some pots here and there and beautiful sounds keeps coming and i wondered how he keeps track on every sound. I don´t even remember how i built half of the stuff i make 3 weeks later ;)

[@rodnee2340]

Shut the front door! Nice intro...🤓

[@linusblomberg6166]

What happens if you hold the fader when it tries to spin? Wouldn’t it break?

[@runestone1337]

No, because it's a bit like two magnets with opposing poles that you're trying to force together -- it feels like you're fighting something mechanical but in reality you could do it all day long and no damage would be done.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

I didn’t try!

[@xfghffhfg]

I think the knobs are touch sensitive, like motorised faders

[@lundsweden]

I don't need the knobs to move on my synth, because I can "hear" the positions. Yeah, I've been doing this for a very long time!

[@TheMirolab]

But in this case, the knobs are each providing many different functions. With any other synth, you have to deal with the dilemma of the knobs not representing the correct setting, and then suddenly jumping to a new value when you move it. There's always a problem with it. But not with this synth. But if you don't like it, there's "every-other-synth-ever-made" that you can buy instead!!

[@lundsweden]

@@TheMirolab I'm not denying it isn't a good idea, and a good synth. It is too expensive for my tastes though.

[@mathiasdoblhammer2781]

The piece at 08:52 is gold! If you had to choose, this or Moog Muse?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Very different beasts

[@mathiasdoblhammer2781]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Muse seems to be more complete featurewise & overall, but Delia a bit more flexible in the sound engine 🤔

[@Johndctrains]

That intro😍🔥🙌🏻

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Came Out good!