Stimming: 15 Minutes with Dreadbox Typhon

Following many requests, in this 15 minutes with… episode Stimming takes the Dreadbox Typhon to show you what it’s capable of and offer his two cents on this monophonic synthesiser with a twist.
The portable Typhon can be powered via USB and is comprised of two classic dreadbox oscillators, multiple VCA’s and a low pass filter, combined with a 32 step sequencer and an array of effects developed by Sinevibes which can be controlled by the sliders on the right panel of the machine. There’s also an external audio in to enable you to utilise the machine’s FX from other audio sources.
Check out the video to see Stimming at work and walking us through its many possibilities for sonic experimentation.
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[@Sinevibes]

We were very happy and very honored to watch this review and find out just how much you've been enjoying your Typhon! Thanks so much for being our customer, and for giving our desktop plugins a shout-out. BTW would like to confirm the other comments, since the last update from Dreadbox that enabled power+audio+MIDI over USB, we've had no issues with ground loop noise, it's a huge difference from before. Just one cable to the laptop and it's been working perfectly fine in our tests.

[@Doomsterone1]

Hi! you mean update 4.1 ? Seems like many people still have problems and say it’s an hardwar issue

[@Dekkie61]

I think Stimming is smarter that that. Just received my second Typhon unit and it has a noise issue; plugged into the wall directly or via a battery, HiQ cable, plugged the output directly into my (net powered) mixer: loud white noise. VCF needs to be over 50% before synth becomes loud enough to overpower the noise in the mix...

[@jfpx_live]

@@Dekkie61 oh man is that real? I have just clicked the BUY button ha!! Listen, how do you solve this? Using a LP getss better?

[@mike_qbik]

Noisy as hell, if you dont want hell sounds

[@steveallenmashburn8815]

Dumbass product for dumbass semi-skilled musicians

[@MrKaizwei]

By far the best "low budget" synth out there. Absolutely love it! Awesome job, Dreadbox and Sinevibes.

[@wallbrown1876]

It starts to be my favourite synth lately!The power of its sequencer inside the modulators is just out of this world

[@bennandream9471]

Literally the best synth I own and my favorite. Over Moog, Elektron boxes, and my Dx7. 💌

[@russcontact]

I’ll take that Dx7 dump off your hands. Free of charge! 😁

[@nottieru]

+1 in the Typhon club Incredible live synth, one would argue it's an overall better deal than something like a Moog Siren

[@LukeLendrum]

It's the inclusion of a full FX chain that does it. Such a huge amount of sound for a tiny footprint and one set of cables (power/midi/audio).

[@alexkempers8639]

Own both of them. First plus is the Connection of Power, second is the on Board Fx an third the hands on Control.. but the Sound is different.. the Moog completely lift‘s the ground of a Club 😄 will Check if the Typhon can do the Same in my next liveset 🤙🏻

[@nottieru]

@@alexkempers8639 try and report results plz! I had the gravity laws change a little too with Typhon having a conversation with club’s subwoofers:))

[@Iggxzy]

I would love more of this Mr. Stimming.

[@alanbradley5187]

I love this! stimming’s face as a groove comes through. Amazing 😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@LukeLendrum]

Such a good synth I bought two of them. Tim Shoebridge has three!

[@tdc026]

One of my best purchases from last year.. love this synth.

[@maltrapikilo3720]

So raw and dirty and nice at the same time. Saw it for 300,- used already. Looks like a no-brainer

[@paulburkhart2619]

I love this series, thank you for the video. I have a haunted Typhon that reeks of cigarettes and has a broken fader, but I still love it.

[@JimAward]

Excellent demo! The focus on the techno aspect is fascinating and inspiring. I use my Typhon mainly for the ambient stuff, but this video stimulates me to explore the more exotic and experimental sounds. BTW, I like the 15 Minutes format. Keep up the good work!

[@djjuno106]

Great sounding synth and the fx are awesome

[@dzaxys4643]

stimmings techno reminds me of my mums driving if theres a cat in the road im loving the experimentation

[@dzaxys4643]

definatly getting one of these now

[@PhilippEmilHerrmann]

Love the format, love everything you do! Time to get more experimental with my Typhon, lots of great ideas here.

[@PhilippEmilHerrmann]

PS I’m running my Typhon into a MacBook Pro 16 with a standard usb c to usb b cable. No problem with power, midi and audio into Ableton.

[@mass-1128]

Great synth and very much looking forward to the upcoming firmware update for the Typhon!

[@MrHannessie]

The Typhon is so good. Im tempted to buy a second one.

[@tuukka9956]

I love mine. No noise at all when using a cable with a ferrite bead. :-)

[@MUNRO13]

We need more stimming!

[@AlistairMaxwell77]

im making ambient dub techno . noise is not a problem . noise is the goal

[@DreamscapesMusicCinema]

Awesome demo! Thank you for your wonderful video 📹. Super well done! I hope all is well in Your world 🌎. Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.

[@quietoutloud]

you da man yo!keep up the good work.

[@TechnoNates]

Another Stimming Review. Yes pls!

[@maltrapikilo3720]

There are never enough Stimming videos

[@michaelkonomos]

Love the Typhon. I enjoy using it so much. You get really nice results here.

[@blaablaa22]

ABOUT THE NOISE: My Typhon does not have any noise at all, unless I draw the power from the same source where I'm inputting the sound and thus creating a ground loop. It's a bit unfortunate thing, but easy to solve really. And I'd go as far as saying: if you are not playing live, you miss a lot what Typhon has to offer. The AMP and Filter time knobs are pure gold in live performance situations, just so damn clever and quick way to alter the sound. Those are useful in sound design sessions as well, but the real usability lies in live playing. But yeah, the noise is not there, unless you create a ground loop.

[@leggzter]

As long as my Typhon is powered by a 'clean' source (iPad power supply, in my case), and midi via 5 pin DIN, noise is negligible

[@The_Invisible_Man]

This is not totally correct, there is still noise using from a separate power source.

[@ThizOne]

Finally someone explains the reason WHY this happens. Thanks. 👽👍 Now I understand why I never had noise problems with mine and why so many others had. For second I thought that I had the only non-noisy Typhon, since I never encountered that problem. I just have never had it set up like that in my setup (by chance 😆 ) so it would cause a ground-loop

[@Dekkie61]

This is all not necessarily true. Typhon has 2 separate noise issues. USB hum is only one, some device do have audio signal (white) noise, as I have found out with my second unit.

[@maholics]

@@Dekkie61Yes, you’re right.. there 2 noise issues (USB ground loop - and „white“ noise in common, bad signal to noise ratio). But let me ask a question: did you say that not every Typhon has this „white“ noise problem? Your first unit was not affected? Would be really interested in an answer. :)

[@jeremydbjbjbjb]

you can use the USB audio mode (latest firmware) to avoid the analog output noise!

[@alexkempers8639]

Could you please tell me how to enable the USB Mode? I didn‘t find it in the manual or on the device 😅 i‘m using fw 4.1

[@happylittlesynth]

How does that help in a live situation when your audio is going into a mixer though

[@jeremydbjbjbjb]

@@happylittlesynth it's a monophonic synth without a keyboard, so you are probably using the Typhon with a computer. Run your computer's audio card into the mixer. If you are playing it with a MIDI keyboard directly and going direct into the mixer, you're right, it won't help, but the answer is the same if you want to avoid the output noise. Otherwise, throw it through an EQ or a gate, or however you deal with other noisy equipment. 🙂

[@christdolphin69]

great, now i have to buy this thing

[@musictalk-tech]

Please use the affiliate link 😉

[@jarikensenat1282]

The noice problem well I went through each patch and separate them so I don't use the noice patch I use only clean ones them tweak those. I know it sucks but what I'm using is incredible. Great video👍

[@sebbosebbo9794]

nice saw this tool in a Kink set... thx..

[@DeepDoseMusic]

The one problem of noise can be remedied by using a power bank. Its silent with its own power bank. Also, it draws very little power, a small 5000 mah battery lasts 10 to 15 hours. I recommend mounting a slim power bank to the bottom. I'm in love with this synth

[@ZombieLincoln666]

An easier solution is to use a ground loop isolator.

[@DeepDoseMusic]

@@ZombieLincoln666 easier if its for the studio. The portability is nice with battery power though

[@supercompooper]

It's a delight

[@corrosiveabuser]

I almost bought one of these when they came out, after having bought both the Nyx2 and Erebus v3 and really loving their sound, and their ability to go into really intense sonic territories. - But, I thought I'd miss the extra physical controls one gets with those machines, that are not instantly accessible on the Typhon. Still, after listening to this, once again I'm feeling a possible purchase coming on, if only to have access to a Dreadbox unit with presets. - Dreadbox definitely offer unique, quality machines at an affordable price. note - Even the newer Erebus and Nyx can be a little noisy, depending on the settings, - noise never really bothered me, all my 80s and 90s gear hums and buzzes like fyck already.

[@PC0067]

Hello lequel est le meilleur des trois pour rechercher des sons ?

[@acid2go]

Great and fun review! The noise seems to be a problem across all devices that use USB power, and I've seen a ground loop noise isolator can help, but never tried myself. Number one reason I avoid all USB-only powered devices.

[@blaablaa22]

Yup, it's super common with USB powered synths, as you can create ground loop so easily with those. But USB powered doesn't mean you need to plug it into your computer. In case of Typhon for example, most phone chargers and USB-power bricks and such (or even another computer, if you have one :D ) work just fine, and then the ground loop is gone.

[@Gainn]

Re the noise: The first thing I did was just put a cheap rechargeable USB battery pack inbetween the charger and the Typhon. The pack is plugged in so it's not going to lose power. That solved it straight away. It also doesn't seem as bad when you run it from a filtered USB power hub instead of a phone charger type. No noise when powering it from an Akai MPC Live 2 either.

[@donaldpriola1807]

Outside of the Moog behind you, I can't think of any synth company that has better sounding Oscillators than Dreadbox.

[@patrickr6505]

They have pretty good pedals too..I have the Darkness stereo reverb..it's amazing..

[@donaldpriola1807]

@@patrickr6505 They're great, and affordable.

[@patrickr6505]

@@donaldpriola1807 Look out for two new pedals about to drop anyday now.. Treminator and Raindrops...

[@joel82045]

​@@patrickr6505dreadbox disorder fuzz its amazing

[@cravecave505]

It’s a strong performance machine and the FX are stunning but I wonder how long the little sliders will properly work…

[@mathieuvandewildebergh3058]

I'd love to see a similar concept where Stimming is reviewing and trying plugins

[@inf0tr8r]

I'd like to see him composing emails for 15 minutes

[@musictalk-tech]

😂

[@mathieuvandewildebergh3058]

@@inf0tr8r I'm sure that'd be entertaining aswell!

[@Reis_mit]

Great. Was about to sell my typhon because i will be traveling for the next year or so. Searched for a good KZbin Video to recommend to buyers - guess what, now my mind tells me that it's only about 1kg and doesn't want to sell 😅 This synth is just a lot of fun

[@jonathanc1458]

I see that smallville in the background!!

[@rayflux]

Knarzfunk hieß das mal, geiles teil!!!

[@McEnroe911]

Stimming! Give us 15 mins on the grandmother in the background 😎

[@musictalk-tech]

Coming next

[@McEnroe911]

@@musictalk-tech Cool. Looking forward to it.

[@ThizOne]

Damn that noise was loud 😳 It has to have something to do with your unit, at least I don’t have a noise problem with my Typhon 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@andrewstanworth529]

Just got one, partially because of this video! Great synth. No, AMAZING synth.. Great video, too! 🫡✨

[@frantsel5711]

it's 16 minutes!! GIVE ME BACK MY MINUTE!!!!111

[@SonicVibe]

My favorite synth right now update and no noise I have usb going to my mpc audio out typhon to usb and I power my mpc and it automatically powers my typhon no problems myself

[@NERDOFUNK]

So good for bass, but yeah noisy af, i dont mind it too much cuz i use a lp filter after to filter the white noise

[@henrikfisch]

Oh nooo ... Stimming ... please DON'T!!! Another synth which I need to buy now! 😉

[@acfpv]

Thank you for reviewing a monosynth! But can you please review that grandmother back there that teases me every video? 😬 danke schon!

[@musictalk-tech]

Coming next but it’s a mono synth too

[@touiarrial5823]

Excellent video thanks! Questions: can you record your own presets? I mean the machine record the position of the knobs. Could you recommend a drum machine that goes together with the Typhon (with the same analog madness)? Thanks !

[@benhall2235]

Yes you can. Obviously the knobs aren’t automated so when you save a preset it saves the sound but the knobs may have been moved since you saved it, however the sound is saved so after loading the preset until you move the knobs again the sound will be as you saved it. The knobs then “catch up “ when you start moving them. I have the Digitakt paired with mine. It’s a sampler but load analogue drum sounds and it’ll sound analogue. The best thing about it is the sequencer which you can use to control several other synths or samplers or whatever over midi. The recent updates to the Digitakt have made it an absolute powerhouse of a groovebox. If I had the money though and I cared about it all being analogue sound sources I’d get the elektron Rytm. Anything elektron is gonna be a good idea imho.

[@NeoLudditevisons]

Yeah its awesome and seeing Stimming give it a run through makes my wallet quiver...however the noise thing is a bit crap....

[@21jajego1]

13:20 this face lol

[@ktvrec]

Irgendwie habe ich nun das Bedürfnis einen Eurofighter Typhoon zu kaufen… 😉 - Vorschlag für nächste 15 min: Radikal Technologies Delta Cep A (gibts als Eurorack und Desktop. Jörg Schaaf Dings)

[@Elder-Sage]

After routing thru a good quality self powered USB hub all my audio issues went away. (same for all my other USB gear). Also USB MIDI and USB audio were enabled with firmware version 4.0 and above.

[@weepwow]

Great video, thanks Stimming. Bought my Typhon about 5 years ago haven't used much since I moved but its one of the most 'magic' fun synth desktops I have, I had 2 at one point, sold one, might get a 2nd one again... or do you have a suggestion on a similar type (but different) box for about the same price? Thanks

[@sx178]

Nice video (as always, Stimming is f* awesome) any chance to see a new video on M+, 2 years after, is usable as standalone performance HW now ?

[@boydw1]

Are you maybe getting RF noise via the USB power source? Seems some devices are a bit fussy with the quality of power.

[@acidkroket]

running everything over USB and No noise issues with mine what so ever. (praise the lord)

[@enemoy2650]

I use it in my dawless setup wehre I Route it through the digitakt into the bluebox and I don't have any noise issues... I feel lucky

[@NEOREV_MUSIC]

I use one of those cellphone wall plugs you get with an iPhone and power my Typhon that way, no noise issues. Did you update to the latest firmware 4.1? They added midi and audio over USB in the update. The Typhon manual has a few suggestions in case you encounter any noise.

[@014london70]

Same here. No noise at all

[@BIG_PASTA]

Same! Zero audible noise at max volume

[@klangzentrumosnabruck7175]

Hello, a few notes about connecting Maschine+ and typhon: typhon firmware 4 update, usb cable typhon-Maschine+. Result: power supply to Typhon, audio in Maschine+, midi connection - all through one cable, how awesome is that? Joyful greetings Jörg P. S. your "Groovy" is just great! Thanks for your video.

[@cliftonoquinn1865]

Just stated in another review of yours that I was selling my Typhon. Considering rethinking that. The noise and nee to use abattery was a bummer. I am still on the fence because yousaid it best, at some point, "I don't know what I did". I do things on this box and have no idea what I did.

[@SouthShoreSonics]

How does it sound with pure DC from a power bank? Does this mitigate the noise?

[@snayfusamham3939]

No.

[@watchaddicts1213]

Greetings Friend. First, you're having too much fun. I enjoy your channel and, speaking of channels...make a note of this one: TIM SHOEBRIDGE. Tim is a great guy and he can solve your Typhon USB Noise Floor troubles. If you see him a message, he WILL respond in kind. Keep up the great work!

[@gillesnoesen3668]

I'm so set on getting a typhon! Am I the only one thinking that the oscillators sound deceptively similar to the prophet 5's or let's say the take 5's? Juicy and bright with extensive low end... quite the opposite of say a minilogue xd. And those features for that price plus the great portability... i mean, come on...

[@Feerlyss]

Loved your video. I used a very nice Anker usb power brick and the noise is gone. Just use a nice power brick not an iPhone charger.

[@mike_qbik]

Well I do use also a very nice Anker powerbank and its noisy very much … not a nice way

[@Molluszk]

You said at the end that the unit is noisy. what do you exactly mean by that? thx

[@musictalk-tech]

He shows it in the video. It’s clearly audible

[@Molluszk]

@@musictalk-tech I watched the video! where exactly?

[@Primadosis]

@@Molluszk 15:24

[@Healectro]

Best instrument from dreadbox is still drips! Circuit tracks better than machine! 😀8

[@ringtangting]

When you just heard grooves from this vid at Waking Life.

[@steun86]

I just got back from waking life as well. Stimming was great

[@rayflux]

isnt it just the reverb thats noisy? the other fx are clean...

[@deyoungstar]

Audio/ midi and power *does* 100% work as an aggregate device on MacOS

[@deyoungstar]

Also, nice review!

[@musictalk-tech]

What about Windows? As you might know Martin is a Windows user.

[@deyoungstar]

@Sense Music & Media I’m not sure. I don’t use Windows. I’d imagine the firmware for Windows needs to be updated to fix the issue.

[@musictalk-tech]

That it works is out of question, the problem is the hum if you use both audio/midi via USB as far as I understood.

[@jasonschneider8367]

what about linux!

[@HOLODECK-MUSIC-PROJECT]

Had the typhoon last year for some weeks, the ground noise and the usb hiss was awful, despite the good sound and fx quality, this box had to go

[@TeknoBrewski303]

Typhon!! 😄

[@Ian-gw2vx]

Analogue does have an element of noise. That's what makes them so warm and gives character.

[@musictalk-tech]

🙄

[@joel82045]

make deepmind 6 or behringer cat please

[@theanachron303]

I like noise.

[@midiminion6580]

I absolutely love my Typhon. Never had any noise issues and have had it for a while now. I gotta say, I just got a beast Pro 3, but the Typhon brings some awesome chaotic uniqueness that is hard to replicate by other synths. Here is me just tinkering with it in a jam kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4uZlZ1phr5rjJI

[@browe]

Indeed. This is a jewel, inspiring, colorful, brilliant wee synth.

[@tubthump]

Noise gate. Ever heard of it?

[@musictalk-tech]

If you need extra tools to eliminate noise or groundloop noise then something is wrong.

[@SecretFamilyMusic]

dammmmm!!! 13:58 sound gordo !!!!!!

[@SebastianBeyer]

Dreadbox=Eier

[@DawlessHouseMusic]

I have one. I used it for 5 minutes and decided I didn't like it. I can't get into it because I don't need that much crunch or noise in my sets. I'm watching hoping you can change my mind.

[@BIG_PASTA]

Did you change your mind? It’s very capable of making non-crunchy sounds, no?

[@worldofmuu]

Well I definitely don’t want one now

[@musictalk-tech]

You might miss something 😉 Defintely a good deal for that price.

[@howlinberry1645]

Fuck I hate that I sold this thing

[@waxed.7308]

HAUS MUSIC!

[@EnochLight]

@Sense Music & media - why are you deleting all of my posts??!!!! Since you seem to be a little ultra-sensitive when it comes to links, I'll just say this: IF ANYONE WANTS TO FIX THEIR DREADOX TYPHON USB-HUM/NOISE ISSUE, go to Reasontalk under the Hardware and Other Software subforum, and do a search for "Typhon". The thread titled "Dreadbox Typhon modification to fix USB grounding hum" will direct you to the fix. With photos. Because I'm fancy like that.

[@musictalk-tech]

No one is deleting your posts if it’s not spam or self promotion

[@Sypher474]

KZbin itself, not the channel owner, can and will auto remove comments with certain links in them. Likely what is happening to you.

[@EnochLight]

@@musictalk-tech - well, the posts kept disappearing magically (including the ones that linked to the Reasontalk forum showing people how to fix the USB noise issue you pointed out in the video). But it looks like this one wasn't, so... thanks? Lol Hopefully some of your readers can get their Typhons fixed using that guide.

[@chinmeysway]

a bit cute of course but way over-picky. i love noise. its just noise. you dont listen to any noise? tape hiss? ground loop that causes your given noise? does your EQ not have subtractive abilities? come on stimming, its not even worth mentioning. this company is really great. spoiled perfectionist pickiness, not great.

[@BIG_PASTA]

There’s clearly something wrong with either that specific device or the way it’s connected to power here. I have mine on an iPhone brick into the wall and have no audible noise even at max volume.

[@thomp9054]

Let's get a very knowledgeable well respected individual to review gear but not give him time to really express his thoughts or actually review the item. Because money? Because German efficiency? It's not because it's a good idea

[@musictalk-tech]

As mentioned a couple of times, he isn't a professional KZbinr, therefor time and money is limited, especially if you are a professional musician and a dad. And why should we do longer reviews of 30+ minutes if the average view time is 8-10 minutes max.? Doesn't make sense. In 15 mins he can easily shows what he can do and that he likes and don't like for everything else there are many long reviews and detailed tutorials of almost every machine made by professional KZbinrs. So yeah, we try to be more efficient so that we can do more regular videos.

[@thomp9054]

@@musictalk-techwhy do videos at all with that logic? Might as well have anybody do the videos then. Seems like you're taking advantage of having a resource looks Stimming. His knowledge deserves more time if you're really trying to share information

[@musictalk-tech]

@Thomp, this is a concept Stimming came up with and we and many other people really like it. If you don't like it, fair enough but this isn't a commercial channel and we can't and don't wanna please anyone. Maybe buy a masterclass instead and support the artists? Here is one with Stimming on Sinee sinee.de/produkt/stimming-online-masterclass/

[@thomp9054]

@@musictalk-tech 👀

[@nizer7147]

Not sure why people hate on this concept. It’s really fun to watch and its informative to what a synth can do without someone droning on and on about features. I search for no talking videos on synths all the time and this is a perfect amount of little talking and a good personality behind it

[@benhall2235]

I like a bit of noise in my music. I’ve found that using a power bank gets rid of the noise.