UDO Audio Super Gemini - Presentation Sonic LAB

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Always a pleasure to spend time in the company of George Hearn from UDO Audio, and especially as he brought the production ready Super Gemini poly synth with him.
The Super Gemini is now officially shipping, units are leaving the buillding and soon the 20 voice (10 in binaural mode) FPGA oscillator equipped synth will be making its way into the hands of those lucky folks whov'e ordered one.
Two FPGA oscillators per voice, (with 3rd trackable LFO), Analogue filter, analogue VCA with two discrete synth layers that can be played in two 5 voice each (binaural oscillator mode), or 10 voice per synth, each with discrete controls and chorus/delay FX.
In the hands of George it sounds wonderful, - in fact if you are an upper tier supporter, we've posted some additional playing in another post to whet your whistle.
Its not cheap, ut you do get a heck of a lot of synthesizer for your money..
Super Gemini is shipping and available now priced at £3799 from all good retailers.
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[@andyjones760]

I can't think of another CEO who's i) as passionate about his products, ii) so able to demonstrate them properly and engagingly, iii) so clearly an excellent engineer, iv) so obsessed about quality and useability, v) thinks about future serviceability, etc etc. Most impressive.

[@hb-fc3jj]

Bob Moog? Alan Pearlman? Tom Oberheim? Dave Smith? Yeah, hardly any..😅

[@inputmonitor]

@@hb-fc3jj I guess he refers to the present day and time.

[@andyjones760]

​@@hb-fc3jjI stand by what I said...

[@MePeterNicholls]

@@hb-fc3jj sadly, they’ve been and gone

[@Pepijn_a.k.a._Akikaze]

George Hearn is a better player than the legendary synth designer mentioned.

[@nomasters]

If the quality of a synth is directly proportional to the number of different happy synth gurns that come out of Nick during a presentation, this must be the greatest synth made in a very long time.

[@kadiummusic]

Polybrute?

[@ArkaHtun]

I clocked that too ...

[@alanshewitt]

Being from the US, I’d never heard the term “gurn” prior to this comment (in fact, autocorrect wanted to make that “burn”), and after a quick google search, my appreciation of British culture has expanded a bit

[@rjthompsonmusic]

Very fortunate to have one of the first units in the UK, and it is PHENOMENAL. From bread and butter sounds all the way up to crazy soundscapes... it's just exquisite. A masterpiece.

[@AndyVonal]

Green with envy does not cover it....!!!!

[@theshillpill6937]

How does it stack up against other synths like the OBx8

[@harrybongo3973]

Mine arrived today haven't even switched it on yet

[@rjthompsonmusic]

@@AndyVonalif you get chance to try one, you’ll be blown away 👍

[@rjthompsonmusic]

@@theshillpill6937OB-X8 is great but very much THAT sound. The Super Gemini is my favourite by far…hugely versatile and very inspiring to sit in front of and create.

[@kgbinfo]

I’m going to have to get one of these eventually. Everyone always says “poly aftertouch is a gimmick” or “only virtuoso keyboardists can pull it off”, but in my experience with synths like the Osmose and Ensoniq SQ-80, that is simply not true. I am far from a virtuoso keyboardist, and within the first ten minutes I spent with an Osmose, I was already getting the hang of bending individual notes up and down or introducing vibrato on a single note. Of course there is technique involved, but I found that it came naturally, and wasn’t something I had to think about while doing it. It just sort of happened, and I think that’s a testament to good instrument design in some ways, but also our brains know what they want to hear and I think our hands can act on that before we even realize what’s going on.

[@Wagoo]

Totally agree with you - simple things can be so much more expressive

[@GizzyDillespee]

Yeah if you want to add polyphonic expression to your playing, you don't need to be a better keyboard player than you are right now. You just end up paying more attention to the pressure you place with each finger, while you continue playing at whatever level you played before. That's talking about polyphonic aftertouch, and the "z-dimesnsion" on Osmose/Continuum. With those latter instruments, pitch precision can take some extra practice (x-dimension, IOW left to right pitch instabilities). The pressure dimension is easy, especially when it's like Super Gemini, where it's simply a velocity per key, and polyphonic aftertouch.

[@NicolasKaniak]

This is what a modern take on the CS80 would be like

[@kierenmoore3236]

Just without the heft / VCOs / sound, lol

[@axs203]

You can't go wrong with that Space 1999 white and orange look it never looks bad

[@Daphoid]

It'll go nice with TE's new EP-133 sampler on your desk. Fun!

[@GizzyDillespee]

2032 spouse: "Funny, I don't remember you buying a yellow & orange synth?" "It's khaki..." "I know it's tacky." "It used to look like a creamsicle." "Now it's Halloween candy corn." "Still sounds lovely." "True, that."

[@ianskinner633]

Love that show, and you're super right

[@browe]

@@ianskinner633 "This Episode... This Episode..." Moonbase Alpha, the Eagles... rad.

[@stinkypete9070]

@@Daphoid It's almost as if the space on the top left was made for that haha

[@mrdavies7894]

I love how George Hearn answers Nick by just playing and demonstrating. :)

[@kierenmoore3236]

It comes across as rude - and even childish, right at the end. Dude stuck a Summit and a Hydrasynth together. It’s not like he invented a lush new filter-type, or the world’s first programmable fully-analog poly-synth, or MIDI … but he sure acts like it. Super 6 and Gemini are overhyped and overpriced. But, good luck to him!

[@StefVR]

Bob Moog, Dave Smith... Soon George Hearn to be added to the list of legends...

[@dingbatjack1234]

Take it easy…

[@X22GJP]

@@dingbatjack1234 Back at ya', everybody is entitled to their opinion.

[@dingbatjack1234]

@@X22GJPBack at YOU

[@davidcole1362]

I was just going to say that same comment. I know it’s early in his synth manufacturing journey to be on that list, but his pure love and enthusiasm for these wonderful machines is just infectious and wonderful to see. Ps don’t forget Tom!!

[@Simbor-rh1dj]

Instead of being just western centric, don’t forget to add Ikutaro kakehashi, toshifumi kunimoto, tsutomu katoh etc.

[@Konnekta]

Nick's expression at 18.56 tells you everything you need to know about this synth. Amazing work George

[@CRayBeats]

I think it was kind of rude he never answered the questions but hey he's lost in the sound I guess..

[@X22GJP]

@@CRayBeats I don't think he ignores the question, he did the same thing with Jack in Andertons...just gets lost in the sound.

[@3tree]

Gotta be a Florian gif right there!

[@fireworkboy]

UDO's George is British engineering gold... proper 'racing car out of a shed' romantic. Helps that he's so damn musical!

[@kurtyhearty]

Well, he´s norwegian after all, and I love that

[@Bendy2K]

Well done, George. This instrument is absolutely sublime. Looking forward to welcoming one into my studio!

[@final_mile_music9713]

A simple concept beautifully executed 👏

[@EannaButler]

Goodness me. Beautiful. Well done Mr. Hearn, you and your team have done an exceptional job. 👍 This, and a Take-5... Sell it all!

[@Winterdagen]

Sounds and looks absolutely incredible!

[@simongrant3568]

Fantastic sound!!!

[@Dubsteppah]

It's as aesthetically beautiful as it is beautiful sounding.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Yep, lol. But not in a great way.

[@michaelfeiner]

That thing… sounds gorgeous!!! Congratulations UDO Audio!

[@retouchuk]

It's one of the nicest synths ever made, in my opinion.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

To be fair, I think it is perfectly accurate to say your statement is a fact and not an opinion.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Good controls (except the horrible mod-stick). Sounds bright …. but then, imagine the price of this thing, if it had analog oscillators … lol. It’s bad enough, as it is!

[@daniel_mana]

agree

[@jetlag_beats]

The overall character of the synth's sound is amazing. It has this sort of softness to it, in which all the sounds and characteristics are drenched. Very beautiful design too! 🥰

[@brandonlewis5444]

I’m 5min in and can feel and hear that George has learned to play this thing even more since the first demos. Lovely.

[@andreievkalupniek5717]

This synth is just amazing.

[@SynthgodXXX]

Such a cool synthesizer! Super tempted to get one!

[@GurtTarctor]

IMO a truly momentus release in the history of synthesisers. To me this thing is almost indistinguishable from magic.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

It has the power of Zeus.

[@bigmanlizard7326]

said it the first time i heard and any time i hear it.. this is one of the best poly synths ever

[@andyisacsson7503]

I’ve never seen another synth designer enjoying his own products so much - good sign

[@montazownianr1]

expressive touch e, also Eric from Omnishphere

[@AlekVila]

I love this!

[@obshaky]

Gorgeous instrument... and not cheap. Like you could sell everything in that shelf in the background and still be a few hundred quid short eh? But still absolutely worth it. Great job UDO, a king has been born.

[@buzzfunk]

TO be honest, the Moog one is wayyy more expensive and id rather buy this one. :)

[@kierenmoore3236]

UDOs are way overpriced, for FPGA + Analog Filter hybrids … tho’ maybe you have to pay extra for the word Binaural, instead of Stereo … lol

[@Naotaku]

I could listen to George's demos all day.

[@BlisterHiker]

So cool! I wish some major brands had awakened that kind of creativity and enthusiasm! It sounds fantastic and expressive! 🙂

[@gizka6816]

sounds incredible, just so clean

[@1963pyros]

Lovely! Well done in creating this.

[@RichardGroulx]

This sounds soooooo good!

[@daniel_mana]

this is a beast ane I want it!

[@Oceanwireaudio]

A remarkable instrument, a great time for synthesiser players.

[@ChristopherGwinn]

The patch in the opening is so beautiful!

[@dazzjazz]

Sounds gorgeous.

[@clivechandler8817]

Does he ever let anyone else have a go on his udo super gemini.🤔 😳

[@GuitarzanPete]

Good lord this thing sounds amazing

[@saxmidiman]

Best synth demo EVER!!!

[@MilesAwayOfficial]

Oh man I wanna get my hands on one of these so bad!

[@ingolf7411]

A wonderful synthesiser and a passionate George Hearn.

[@dizzy_d_4575]

It sounds like a pedal steel in the best way possible. Very unique and cool.

[@PhotonSCX]

Eyy up, a competent workstation with easy programmability and no display - they are certainly rare enough to be worth a shout! With aftertouch, they could actually replace a 90s one, if they have programmability beyond envelope (phase/chorus, layering and "chiff"). Layering, check. So very promising indeed despite a kind of nervous demonstration with lots of "so, yeah". And I absolutely adore the return of the performance section on the left...

[@RayyMusik]

Best demo so far. And yes, I want it. 🤩

[@matteogazzolo1]

Seems like a sound design heaven and a super playable instrument. I wish I could have one, one day.

[@dudfaz]

Lovely moment at 6:48

[@krystiankrewniak]

Vangelis would love this ❤ Beautiful

[@stormchildful]

sounds beautiful in my ears

[@davidbanner9001]

It's just glorious.

[@Denise.Taylorx88]

I have to have this!!! They are on back order, but as soon as one is available... OMG. Lovely presentation and I can't wait to create music with one in the future.

[@asynchronicity]

This is a top shelf synth💪

[@kierenmoore3236]

Better hope that shelf doesn’t break - this thing would kill you instantly, lol. It’s so big/deep - how heavy is it?!

[@gcfddddfhhhhhhfrre]

Great presentation🎶

[@kierenmoore3236]

Does he ever let anyone else play it? lol

[@DavidGilden]

Sounds Absolutely Massive!

[@friendwithin]

I love listening to George play.

[@andyjones760]

Just heard mine's being shipped today 😊

[@ChrisWilger-co3jv]

Outstanding awesone kind of a soundmonster. Wow!!!

[@86Ivar]

Should have gotten mine by now. Any production delays?

[@lovedaybebe5881]

Gorgeous 🙏 just gorgeous

[@hoagy_ytfc]

I just ordered one, should get it at the weekend, yay.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Andertons are still listing stock available as of now (early 24th Nov 23), for what it's worth. For delivery on Monday. (I don't work for them or anything, just saying that stock is available)

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Picked it up yesterday (Saturday). Not much housework is getting done this weekend!

[@dougjamesberwick2625]

Got mine from Andertons last week. What a synth! Zero regrets

[@AngMoKio8]

Wonderful instrument. Just one question: the reverb is external, right?

[@rjthompsonmusic]

There’s no reverb on this demo. If you hear anything like that, it’ll be the delay.

[@realmsofficialmusic1398]

Just beautiful

[@toi_techno]

Amazing machine

[@yove2934]

Such a beast and beauty!

[@deanlopez1978]

Stunning synth 🤤

[@KareemElMorr]

I would love to see a UDO take on a drum machine / drum synth. That could be very exciting as well!

[@cldbrbn6070]

Beautiful

[@Marco-ek8wu]

Great job UDO. Sounds wonderful. Similar in colour to the new TE sampler btw. 😎

[@DoctorRevers]

My dream synth right now.

[@lolhleplol]

sweet jeebus, ok, this i will put an order for tomorrow

[@BrunoWiebelt]

best synth for a long time

[@Jin-Hu]

I used to really want a Moog one, but I NEED a Super Gemini

[@bcbudrecords]

Wow ... my potential big synth purchase was the Dekards Dream mk2 but after seeing this I've changed my mind .... this thing is incredible !

[@gcfddddfhhhhhhfrre]

instant Gas on this Beauty🎉

[@kadiummusic]

Sounds nice but doesn't have that instant wow factor that the Polybrute does. Can't quite put my finger on it. 🤔

[@InnerVisions68]

Must-buy 🥰

[@s.kxx1956]

This is now on my list ! The never ending list of kit !

[@runarmagnusson]

Oh My God! 😮

[@diderichlangmannen]

What a fantastic instrument.

[@Robguitarjarvis]

Amazing !!! Can’t wait for a sounds only demo, Jexus would be good for that I’ll bet!!

[@Gainn]

It's delicious.

[@TheadventuresofMrTibbs]

Mine is on the way!❤❤❤

[@mmhcreates]

Can the ribbon controller be controlled by a pedal? Allowing for two handed play, and a foot for the ribbon.

[@QuestionMarkComposer]

Great instrument. Very attractive.

[@Jason75913]

That opening lick sounds very familiar.

[@MaEasy_official]

It‘s a gem. 👽

[@TheMurrblake]

If in US do you have to send back to UK for repairs?

[@Music-Gear]

MPO, best sounding, looking, hands on Synth in the last 20yrs.

[@sub-jec-tiv]

The filter is beautiful. Sounds like that same Rossum as the Prophet X and the Super 6? Is it?

[@kierenmoore3236]

Rossum, is it?

[@devmiles]

What a beast of a synth!

[@stijncole_composer]

Holy S***!

[@billybartcody3591]

Currently THE most desirable synthesizer in the world, by my estimation. Gorgeous instrument.

[@kierenmoore3236]

lol, wut

[@billybartcody3591]

@@kierenmoore3236 brain damage?

[@thomasyon4332]

Merci beaucoup George and Nick. I desire your synths so much.. as a way to work..

[@galaxiesmerge_original]

I received my Super Gemini. The service and support from UDO is AMAZING! Also, as a CS80 owner, I was delighted to see how incredibly easy it is to open, with the lid up and to see the insides or service the insides of this remarkable keyboard - it is really the upgraded dream-synth for CS80 owners and those who wished they could have a CS80 -- I can assure you as an owner that this synth does everything the CS80 could do and so much more. The only other synth on the market today that can compete in terms of quality is the John Bowen Solaris but it is fully digital while the Super Gemini provides that complement of the rich creamy analog filters. George and Ben Hearn: Great Jobs!!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

CS80 doesn’t sound that bad.

[@lesliemakin]

Brilliant - What a great sounding synth and I’m sure UDO sell loads of them . I’m hoping Signal Sounds in Glasgow get one so I can try one too.

[@christoroppolo8742]

My next synth👽

[@neolepic]

It reminds a little bit of a Elka Synthex and a Prophet VS mixed together.

[@kierenmoore3236]

It sounds bright & digital … the filter rounds it off, a bit.

[@inter-linked]

George is one of the nicest guys you’ll find in this sphere.

[@mentalmikebeats]

The moment the summit met the Hydrasynth deluxe.

[@kierenmoore3236]

You could own both, for significantly less than the price of the Gemini - lol

[@OfficialTragicBeatz]

I've literally been waiting on this video😩🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. I hope they showcase something that justifies that price tag and makes it stand out‼️

[@Daphoid]

If you've gotten to the end (and personal opinion of course) - but I believe they have.

[@OfficialTragicBeatz]

@@Daphoid After getting to the end, I agree that they have.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Nope