Synthstrom Deluge Review and 10 reasons why it's special

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[@jaywood5831]

As someone who's never owned a groovebox of any kind, this is the one that has stood out the most out of all of them to this day. I think the fact that I have no experience with any work flow has made the deluge just look head and shoulders above is competition for me personally. I'm finally going getting mine soon after a few years of contemplating it and I couldn't be more excited.

[@m-stat9]

Nah, I stick with my Akai Force

[@originalfallinggirl]

Thank you so much for the review. I just bought it because of your review. I’m going to pair it with the Deepmind 12d and my Eurorack with Erica Midi CV to Trigger for drums.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

A friend brought one of these babies out last night to the jam session and it was super fun to try out! I still prefer my Elektron boxes for workflow but this is quite amazing and unique. It reminds me of a cross between a Novation Circuit, Ableton Push, and Drumbrute all together.

[@mrclaytron]

I was waiting for this to finally be released! Good to see it in the wild at last! Looks absolutely amazing... I'm so surprised by how compact it is! Great video by the way

[@loopop]

Clayton Wakefield thanks!

[@perrypelican9476]

It stil looks like deluge is the best machine of its type out there. Every time i see a demo, it impresses me even more.

[@BlueHawk80]

My Akai Force doesn't agree here :)

[@m-stat9]

Akai Force demolishes it. Deluge is for hipsters. They now FINALLY added a somewhat accepatble Oled.

[@Rhapsodyinnoise]

Way deeper than I thought first, thanks for the vid

[@trevor4835]

Man I was just about to decide on a tr8s but then I learned about this things existence. Totally different beasts but this thing just looks gorgeous.

[@johnpenguin9188]

Learned about this from the comments on the new “elektron sample”... This thing looks effin cool.

[@VJFranzK]

Best summary video so far. I wish I had one! ; - ) The multiple layered patterns are also a strong point.

[@loopop]

+VJ FRANZ K thanks!

[@e-conrecords4665]

Just watching this again. This is the most animated / excited I’ve heard Ziv! Speaks volumes for the Deluge!!

[@loopop]

OK, so Deluge is awesome, but at that time Circuit, Electribes and OP-1 were pretty much the only groovebox options and Deluge is indeed more exciting than them IMHI. Since then MPC One, Digitakt, MC707, etc have come out and competition has become much stiffer, but yes, Deluge is still very special

[@WildAnalog]

@@loopop Between all of the options now available, what is the one groovebox to rule them all? I am interested in the Deluge, but being an old-school Electribe EMX-1 and Yamaha Rm1x guy, the lack of immediate controls is concerning. For me, the beauty of grooveboxes is immediacy.

[@loopop]

@@WildAnalog the one you think will most inspire you to create!

[@zacharyteibel8580]

Of all the devices I've ever bought because of KZbin, this is the only one that I use 10 times out of 10

[@markwithanm]

So this is the one I'm looking for? Sold.

[@zacharyteibel8580]

@@markwithanm Yeah I use it to quick capture ideas, and with its internal synthesizer and microphone I can really capture most of my ideas and later perfect on ableton.

[@zacharyteibel8580]

@@markwithanm Make sure to buy with it: Electop 2 Pack USB 2.0 A Female to USB B Print Male Adapter Converter Your keyboard controller of choice. Daddario 9 volt charger (Used for guitar amps, canonly hook to keyboard with it and it doesn't come with one)

[@markwithanm]

@@zacharyteibel8580 it won't work with a normal female a to male b cable?

[@zacharyteibel8580]

@@markwithanm no, which is why I’m letting you know that’s the one negative but it’s easily fixed

[@drstupid1]

Great vid. Really interesting looking bit of kit. My only issue would be the screen though. Soon as i saw it i had terrible memories of the mc303 days. A software editor would be handy, at least just for the synth engine :)

[@fluctura]

in the next version they probably introduce the "touchscreen monitor" -- a device where u can tap on, scroll, zoom, pan.. a killer feature!! ;)

[@iosmusicman]

Cross screen - now that *is* a killer feature. Great video. Thanks. Lee

[@LloydRobinson]

I'm never going to have any money watching your channel. Great video as always.

[@loopop]

UrbanFilmFan I want to apologize in advance for what’s coming next

[@otepsia1697]

Great review, as usual ! Has the bug related to time-stretching / unlinked pitch you mentionned been fixed ?

[@jinekLESNIK]

Does it have instant pattern switching with position keeping, like "legato" mode in Ableton live ?

[@chatolars]

Great unit this one, any chance of making a video showing its cv capabilities ? Cheers

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Wow this looks awesome! Everything that the Novation Circuit was supposed to be.

[@bigkingsha]

u r soooo right!

[@tjs6025]

At 5x the cost it should be

[@kunaikai]

To be fair the circuit costs way less

[@strangersun7721]

Circuit still rules the roost in my studio. It's so quick and elegant, even if there are more features on the Deluge.

[@valley_robot]

Stranger Sun I agree, but admit it we are both looking to “upgrade”

[@JackAcid]

OH NO YOU DIDN'T JUST PLAY MY FAVOURITE BREAKBEAT SAMPLE ON THIS VID?! This machine is amazing. That's the MC707 getting sent back.

[@JackAcid]

Aaaand I hate to be the guy that 'replies' to his own comments, but yep: I just canceled the order for the MC 707, and bought this immediately. It's exactly the beatbox that I've been looking for.

[@RobertHalvarsson]

Are you satisfied, now one year later?

[@chateautemp]

@@RobertHalvarsson The suspense is killing me..

[@DancedZikrNZ]

Great walk-through, thanks

[@JordanService]

Auto time stretch on the drum loops-- DAAAYUMMM thats sick.

[@lordbachus]

They should make one that incorporates with Bigwig.. i love love love the grid

[@DjangoFlaherty]

From the sound design video of yours and the patch demos I've heard elsewhere, it doesn't sound like the unison has a spread feature (panning of the unison voices). Is that the case? Would also be cool if they added a granular engine of some kind. Either way, I researched five or six drum machines last year and this is by far my favourite. Time to start saving up in earnest.

[@motoboy6666]

Damn this seems awesome...

[@chsm72]

Oled display would make all the difference (to me at least)

[@dawlessstrolling5306]

Hi Loopop, Firstly: thanx for your great information on instruments! I have some questions about the Deluge workflow, compared to the ES2 sampler which I currently own and which is the brain of my setup. - Would you consider the Deluge better suited for creating entire (complex) songs? (as far as I can see, it is in a lot of ways, but perhaps you have an interesting perspective on this?) -Would you consider the Deluge quicker to use in a live performance situation than the ES2? Cons that I personally experience using the ES2: -lot of menu diving (even with shortcuts) -limited pattern length -very limited resolution/quantization of the sequencer (no subtle nuances possible) -stepsequencing melodies is really slow -having to switch to other modes to mute/set pattern/etc -strange high pitched noise while playing some samples or triggering Midi notes) Have a nice day!

[@loopop]

Thanks! It seems like you're familiar with ES2 - just watch my full 3.0 tutorial and you'll see the differences - my opinion of which is better doesn't matter, its about whether the workflow suits you

[@dawlessstrolling5306]

@@loopop Thnx man, although I'm not having direct benefits from your answer ;) I made another choice anyway! (man that was hard) Although I love that I'm working with hardware past 2 years or so, I decided that the Deluge would be a bit like a less enhanced FL Studio for me....years ago I worked with that DAW..for years...but I'm strongly thinking to go hybrid ~ combining my shiny analog synths with the absolute great bang for the buck and familiar workflow of FL Studio....haha....people can change.........(ironic wink to my channel name)

[@cosmicsoundmachine1778]

Was that a square pusher sample you where using to demo the sample section?

[@marioventura9515]

Hii! Can you record automation while playing the programmed track ?

[@spikemoss]

Yes

[@JackstandJohnny]

Can this save and chain patterns together to create and save songs like the Korg EMX-1 Electribe?

[@loopop]

JackstandJohnny I am not familiar with the EMX-1, but here you can make tracks as long as you like, you can group tracks into sections and then chain them (with as many repetitions as you like per section). All sections are part of one song so there's no need to save as you go back between one section to the other

[@audiblevideo]

I must have watched at least a dozen of your videos at least a dozen times ;)

[@loopop]

audiblevideo thanks for the kind words ;) I don’t have the touché (yet... I’m thinking about it....) so I don’t know exactly what it outputs, however you can assign external MIDI CC controllers to various Deluge parameters, so if touché sends that (which I am almost certain it does...) you should be ok, but please check to make sure...

[@audiblevideo]

the Touche sends MIDI and CV (usb). I just wasn't sure what the Deluges recording abilities were. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2XUhJ2YjrStpdE

[@bassplayinben]

I love that it's self contained in terms of love performance, but just curious if it could also work simply as a midi controller for soft synths

[@livelifeimprovisationallim8314]

Mine doesn't do the automated quantisation anymore.. Which mode should i use for this?

[@livelifeimprovisationallim8314]

Found it, had to change to stretch mode.. darn pretty sure i already tried that, lol

[@johnmiller19925]

Anyone knows the name of the sample on 9:50? I searched for “amen break” but there’s just too many amen breaks out there…😅

[@mikenoface]

Lyn Collins - Think (about it).. sampled most famously on Squarepusher's Come on my Selector.

[@johnmiller19925]

Mike Noface thank you very much!

[@hovermotion]

Just got one of these units..vey impresive , At first I wondered why it had such a small led info screen until I realized the button lights are the large info screen . Well worth the big import taxes to the u.k as they are increasing the price inJan 2021.

[@theseen-design]

what was the import price for you for the UK?

[@hovermotion]

@@theseen-design Around £100...well worth it as its such a unique machine...

[@masterg5931]

Great review! Thanks! Can you advise if it is possible to record automations (fx, envelopes, note length, etc...) to tracks or to different notes in the track... This machine looks so impressive... I was almost ready to buy Digitakt, but this one looks more stronger) By the way, how is the quality of nobs, rotaries, the case?

[@loopop]

Master G thanks very much! Yes, it's possible to automate the fx and many other parameters. I am note sure about note length but you might be able to fake it with automating the release (though I haven't tried...). I have to say I am very happy with it. The Digitakt looks cool too but is very different

[@loopop]

Master G btw the quality is very good - the case is metal and seems super strong. Not sure how to measure the strength of the knobs. The pads are already taking a beating and they're not complaining ;)

[@masterg5931]

Happy for the pads), by the way, how do you transfer your musical ideas to DAW (Is it possible to do via USB or it is only for charging?) And thanks again for your job, appreciate your videos, good job with sound design;) wait to see some interesting staff about Deluge Sampler. Have a nice weekend!!!

[@LloydRobinson]

Master G Try a Roland Go mixer. You can record straight to your phone as MP3 /WAV I believe and it's not expensive.

[@Zemael]

Hi. Is this the best stand alone ableton push like emulation? I need something like that. Can I arm several midi tracks to be recorded simultaneusly and do it without stopping the sequence? Is this best than Polyend SEQ? Thank you.

[@Funkbutterfly]

Akai Force is probably the best standalone ableton push emulation

[@Zemael]

@@Funkbutterfly Hi. For sure it is close. But I don't trust Akai on the closest things. It needs to be the thing because they abandon you and your "junk" from a day to another. Deluge still appeals because as clients we aren't just numbers and can ask for functions on a direct manner. As something different on the neiborhood grossery store. That's what's left to the small business like this. Thanks.

[@vesodoc]

Hi, can I sequence sounds from Native Instruments played from a laptop on Deluge, Live. ? Thank you. Thanks to you I started seriously considering getting one deluge...

[@loopop]

vesodoc yes you can

[@vesodoc]

Thank you for your answer. So, if I'm correct I'd be able to route midi signal from different NInstruments to Deluge, right ? Sorry, I'm a bass player, total newbie in the world of midi and I'm working on having a station live, so I could play bass and add pads, arpeggiators, sounds to the whole band...Thank you.

[@loopop]

vesodoc oh, I though you meant something else, but anyway, midi goes both ways. Native instruments sounds generally don’t send midi (unless you mean maschine for example...), they receive midi and play sounds

[@chatolars]

very complete overview...thanks for sharing this. Awesome piece of gear really. Didnt understand abouot the "alt" option though...once again please?

[@dudeseriously79]

Just curious but why can't I find this for sale in the States?

[@loopop]

dude seriously the company only sells it direct

[@ScottBrio]

I love the Deluge in theory, but I can't help but wonder if I would buy it and be completely overwhelmed with it's many function buttons and tiny, archaic screen. I'm all about workflow and having a one-knob-per-function layout (as much as possible). Can anyone confirm? Are the function buttons clunky for editing and creating?

[@trevor4835]

Scott Brio the workflow video with peach milk looks like once you understand the layout it’s pretty intuitive

[@pontiuspilates]

Even with this tiny Volca style screen it's still probably the most WYSIWYG groovebox I've ever seen.

[@Digiphex]

Nice. Did those samples come with it?

[@loopop]

Digiphex Electronics if you mean the bit I played in the beginning then if I remember correctly there are a few samples I brought in and I probably tweaked the synths a bit too

[@bembeleee]

Hi loopop I'm looking for a sampler and I can't decide between the deluge and the digitakt.I started with the electribes and I look for something versatile

[@loopop]

peter bombala that’s a really tough question - here’s what I would do - watch the best videos on Deluge (right here of course!) and then about Digitakt (haven’t reviewed it yet - but Cuckoo made a nice overview) and see for yourself what you can’t live without. Decide that way. Makes sense?

[@bembeleee]

loopop yes I watched almost anything about both and of course all your videos as well. You one of the top reviews out there I just can't decide.The deluge is a killer groovebox sampler controller with CV and synth and I'm excited about the digitakt the same way like about the deluge.But it looks like I'll go for the deluged.One more question is the deluge having microtiming?

[@loopop]

peter bombala pretty much - I think down to 1/192 but please email them and ask just to make sure? I think that’s about as far as you can zoom

[@bembeleee]

loopop thank you for you reply 👍👌

[@ouroboroswyrm]

this a very good video (as usual).... ugh...i was all set to get a squarp pyramid so i can make some music away from the computer with some hardware. obv. i realize thats a dedicated sequencer....but i like this format better. how would you rate the deluge for mostly sequencing? pyramid has euclidean rhythms, but this has the great grid layout...which i think i would prefer if i had to choose.

[@loopop]

Thanks - and yeah... it's a problem, because they each have their strengths...

[@ouroboroswyrm]

i just pulled the trigger on the deluge. it just seems to have way more bang:buck....and in the end...the grid based workflow is what really tipped the scales for me.

[@loopop]

Cool - it’s awesome - enjoy!

[@emmas.h386]

i feel exactly the same. I wish more sequencers had the grid

[@GraemeMarkNI]

Should I sell my circuit, tb-3, amp emulator, and looper pedal to get one of these? :D

[@software70DKR]

100% yes

[@LuisTorres-qz5kr]

Have you done a comparison between the Deluge and Roland MC-707, other? Thanks! (Which would you pick?)

[@loopop]

I haven’t - just pick the one that inspires you to make music most - both are fantastic and have advantages

[@LuisTorres-qz5kr]

@@loopop Thanks for the prompt reply! Big decision as a newbie into this territory. Both seem great, with of course, pros/cons on each.

[@suhan8382]

I have just bught one 🙂 for 1000 us .I will use it together with my electronic drum kit and play along.What is next a synthesizer ?

[@cardboardmusic]

I'm just about to order one of these things (after hesitating between this and a cheeper Korg SQ64), but I'd be curious to know how much you use this since you bought it and reviewed it back in 2017 (I'm from the future)? I'd also be interested to know if you use it much - connected - with other gear, such as external keyboard, or modules and the like. Thanks in advance.

[@loopop]

I'm not a typical user because I review new gear almost every week, so I don't get to use much of anything twice unless it fits in with a review of something else. But I still have it around and made a few update videos of it. Competition has gotten more intense, but there are still pros alongside cons of course.

[@cardboardmusic]

@@loopop Yes, I saw an update (of yours) from last year "Deluge 3 - Full Tutorial [...]". Out of interest, since you mention the competition, which other machines would suggest looking at (to compare)? I bought, as mentioned, a Korg SQ64 hoping it would do some of what I needed, but very quickly I noticed it was actually a rather 'ungainly' to use, especially note inputs, especially live. There were several other niggles, some of which you mentioned in your review, and even a few features which don't work correctly, are unpractical (in my opinion) or redundant in the form they've designed. I should say that a couple of these are due to a firmware problem, which I'm sure they'll fix one of these days. As for the Deluge, from what I've seen in your reviews, it seems its ease of use is quite amazing, especially when you see the amount of possibilities. Of course, it's also more expensive, so I guess there's a moral in the story somewhere! Thanks again.

[@loopop]

Really just browse through the channel. There are so many options these days, and no quick way to figure out what’s best for you other than research

[@cardboardmusic]

@@loopop No problem, I just thought you had some ideas in mind. Thanks anyhow, and keep up the brilliant reviews, very interesting ... even if we don't buy the gear.

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Can each track be set to have its own step value? Meaning, if I want to do glissando type broken chords, can the value of each step equal a 32nd note while steps on other tracks have, for example, a 16th note value? Thanks.

[@spikemoss]

Yes

[@Stadsjaap]

Deluge grid Caveman touchscreen ;-)

[@ericpeters0n]

That's.... really funny. :P There is something to be said for the responsive tactile feel of keys/pads though. Just got mine, and it's crazy infectious to use... even at the ridiculously low pixel resolution. ;)

[@MrBoxxed]

Howdy Can it sequence multiple midi tracks?

[@loopop]

MrBoxxed yes

[@tomvivian]

Looks awesome. Do you find it a pain keeping track of stuff with only 4 character names?

[@loopop]

Tom Vivian yes but they’re fixing that partially in the coming firmware for sample names (they’ll scroll)

[@dewalta]

Octatrack vs Deluge? What would you choose?

[@loopop]

I discussed this in a few comments on my octatrack review - best to keep the discussions in one place. Thanks

[@WxkR]

As usual, very helpful video! Deluge and Digitakt seem to be the obvious competitors (many people comparing them) despite the many differences. Maybe it's because of the sample-sequenced combination. But when comparing them through the videos so far available I'm having a case of cognitive dissonance because I keep hearing about the limitless capabilities on the side of the Deluge and the limited ones on the side of the Digitakt and, still, the Digitakt demonstrations sound all generally great, while in the Deluge ones it appears as if it was very difficult to get interesting and useful sounds out of it. Perhaps the learning curb is rather steep for the Deluge? Or, simply, the synth and effects are just not well designed?

[@loopop]

(WxkR) thanks very much for the kind words. Hopefully the little track I played in the beginning of this clip shows that the Deluge can hold its own (headphones recommended). Most of my (and I think the company's) clips are feature walk throughs and not songs so I agree from a sonic perspective they're not that impressive. I don't think they sold anywhere near the quantities of the Digitakt so more music might be slower coming. I'll try and contribute my own too in the future...

[@ToyKeeper]

I've occasionally looked for demos of both devices ever since they came out. There's a surprising lack of Deluge demos showing good songs made on it, but I've seen a bunch of good Digitakt ones. I like both and can currently afford neither, but when that last part changes I think I'll have a hard time deciding on one. Lower price and fewer features with a more optimized workflow, or higher price and more power with more complexity? Fancy drum machine with performance-oriented groovebox features, or something like a hardware DAW on the surface of an isomorphic keyboard? Which would work better for controlling external synths? Which would be most useful for composing songs? Which is more fun to play? Should I ignore both and focus on a real DAW instead? Not expecting any answers... just some questions for me to ponder and research.

[@guilherm3779]

ToyKeeper try my channel I make 1 or 2 tracks per day of all types. As well as making and releasing patches for free. Cheers.

[@guilherm3779]

The deluge is super easy to use. Problem is the type of people that have bought it aren't making the music you might like. I make all sorts from house to trap to techno to Synthwave. So perhaps check my channel. I own several other synths and this one is my favourite to program on. I also release presets so check those out too as they are much "bigger" than the presets that come with the machine. Cheers.

[@ToyKeeper]

One of the main limitations I tend to see in Deluge demos is that it seems designed for a workflow of using a single pattern and turning individual tracks on and off, instead of being able to chain patterns together or order them into a song. It can group tracks by color and toggle entire groups, creating something like multiple patterns, but it's a bit of an odd solution. As far as I can tell it works well for single-pattern performances, but not so well for linear songs or verse-chorus-structure songs. One of the best solutions I've seen to this was to have a set of individual track patterns plus a two-dimensional song structure, where each song pattern in the order is a set of individual track patterns. If that makes any sense. Like, with instruments A, B, C, and D, a song might go "A1+B1+C1+D1, then A2+B2+C1+D1, then A3+C3, then A4+B1+C2+D2, then A5+B2+C2+D2, then A6+C4". Except, like, longer and more instruments for a complete song. The Deluge could totally do this after a firmware update, but as far as I'm aware it hasn't.

[@xisotopex]

can it record midi from an external source?

[@loopop]

Yes

[@xisotopex]

@@loopop now that I actually have this thing, that seems like such a pedestrian question to ask

[@elliotdavidson7137]

any videos showing a tutorial sampling straight into this rather than transferring samples on SD ?

[@loopop]

Elliot Davidson I didn’t make one but it works. Chopping up is a bit hard. I did a resampling demo in my review of firmware v1.2

[@elliotdavidson7137]

loopop I'd like to see someone do that with a deck or mic

[@loopop]

Elliot Davidson I used a mic in that video too...

[@replay4805]

Is there a real piano sound in the deluge preinstalled?

[@loopop]

RePlay no, but it’s pretty easy to bring samples in

[@replay4805]

yeet!!! WHERE THE HELL HAS THIS THING BEEN ALL MY LIFE!!!?!

[@ClaudeDjale]

How is the quality of the product?? Before buying it, I would like to know...

[@loopop]

Pretty solid

[@ClaudeDjale]

loopop thanks...

[@izlepox5234]

you could technically play guitar tabs with this thats cool

[@festus2696]

Would this be your first pick today in 2022?

[@JOHNG_TV]

Okay so here's the Million Dollar Question...Knowing what you know which would you buy Deluge or Octotrack? & why....? Would you have both?

[@loopop]

Hey - that question is a whole video... overall - Octatrack pros: live looping, scenes and crossfader, more audio ins and outs, LFO designer to name a few. Deluge pros: CV outs, the grid, built in synth, multisampling, also to name a few ;)

[@JOHNG_TV]

@@loopop Thank you sir!

[@girlinagale]

@@loopop Many Deluge demos are enthusiasts and many Octatrak demos are more experienced musicians. I've seen Octatrak in professional live sets but not Deluge, obviously Octatrak has been around long enough to be more widely utilised. From what I see Deluge offers more to my taste though.

[@providief]

The new lcd screen looks lush af

[@NSW-ye3xw]

Shame I can’t go to my local store and buy one!

[@cardboardmusic]

One of the small minuses is that they only sell direct, which is good for the company, but a little bit annoying for the buyer.

[@maciejlegowicz5834]

Why I can't find where to buy this ?

[@loopop]

Direct from them or used

[@maciejlegowicz5834]

@@loopop ok - call me an idiot please, but can you give me a link that says "buy" ? Really ... I can't find it. Cheers

[@loopop]

Just because I didn’t want to call you that I tried it myself :) Add to basket worked but indeed checking out resulted in an error. My guess is the elves are at work updating something as they’ve sold one or two of these including mine to me... I would try again next week

[@maciejlegowicz5834]

@@loopop I'm browsing their site from UK and I don't see that option

[@loopop]

How odd. I would try the contact form

[@noiselabproject9659]

The schoolboy that still resides deep within me from many moons ago wants to use the pad matrix to make rude words ! ! ha ha ha

[@davidlewis1787]

It could definitely do 80085

[@ExStaticBass]

That looks badass but it would sure take some time getting used to it...

[@NeoLudditevisons]

How many patterns does it store? Sample memory size too?

[@loopop]

NeoLudditevisons I don't think there's a limit on patterns - it's a number and letter system for now - so tens of thousands. Regarding sample memory - their site says 64MB/twelve minutes mono

[@NeoLudditevisons]

loopop interesting love to see this paired with electribe

[@loopop]

NeoLudditevisons yes I think they'd pair well ;)

[@theinventor838]

Hey, you mentioned a roadmap of features on the site, but I can't seem to find it, can you point me in the right direction? By the way, this is a great video, you're fastly becoming my one of favorite channels. Thanks for your work!

[@loopop]

Anthony Condo thanks very much! Check out forums.synthstrom.com

[@agauerm]

If it had at least 8 analog outputs and velocity sensitive pads then it would be a no brainer to buy it, so far the Toraiz SP-16 owns this one.

[@morismateljan6458]

Deh-loozh. G as in sabotage.

[@bradenrodriguez5183]

Del-luge.... G as in stooge. Or "i'm gonna go on that f**kin LUGE and you can't stop me mom"

[@WeirdMedicine]

Deluge vs Medusa: go. :-)

[@ericpeters0n]

I'm actually keeping the Deluge. ;)

[@WeirdMedicine]

@@ericpeters0n if I can ever buy one locally, I'm in.

[@TrNdke]

Very LIVID-esque.

[@ArcAudios77]

Lost interest hearing the Pads are not Velocity Sensitive :( & no aftertouch either. Bit of an oversight IMO. Hope these features are considered for a Mk 2 release as it looks a decent unit.

[@jaycrall69]

lol aftertouch on pads?

[@LexanderMiller]

are midi keyboards not just piano looking pads? don't they all work the same way?

[@PantaFlux]

jaycrall69: What's wrong with aftertouch on pads? I'm using it all the time on the Ableton Push for more expressiveness of synth sounds.

[@jaycrall69]

Well I would generally use a synth for synth sounds, I get velocity but to me I dont find aftertouch on pads an important thing, its more of an accessory to me

[@germantvwatcha9870]

jaycrall69 the deluge IS a synth. It just doesn't have keys. Hence these features would be great additions. Personally not having velocity is too big an oversight for me to buy it. Unfortunately.

[@Zinfidel1]

One thing I would have loved to hear is the synth engine. In Synthstrom's original videos they *also* didn't provide high quality synth demonstrations. Does anybody have high quality synth sounds from this thing? Right now, I'm not too impressed with them but they might be good for all i know.

[@loopop]

John Doe I agree with you that it doesn't come across great in their demos. Hopefully here you get a taste of it.... I think I'm about a week or so I will do a deep dive into the synth. I think it sounds very good

[@Zinfidel1]

Glad to hear it. Maybe I'm not in the right channels but I've been waiting for this thing since its announcement and haven't heard much since then. It's good that it at least shipped.

[@Zinfidel1]

Glad to hear it. Maybe I'm not in the right channels but I've been waiting for this thing since its announcement and haven't heard much since then. It's good that it at least shipped.

[@urbannpa]

Thank god I didn't buy the Drumbrute!

[@hollsound]

Pete Urbann , why did you say it?

[@synct]

Probably because by comparison the drumbrute is a toy and a total waste of money?

[@lensmusic98105]

the drumbrute is nice, but unfortunately I will have to replace it now... on the other hand, I have a ton of gnarly analog beats to sample.

[@hipgnosis533]

So they never fixed it? 11:33

[@SjN7HETIK]

that little tiny super old mini display... not for me if not well software interfaced

[@loopop]

SjN7HETIK so, I agree the display could have been better, but once you get a hang of it, you don’t even notice. The buttons are the display too

[@tjs6025]

So much great audio has come from so much less; case in point, the SP-series Rolands. This thing is amazing.

[@ZipSnipe]

Wow they are going to sell a lot by not telling you on their website where to buy them !!!!

[@lemonderangello]

can't really hear your voice in the intro because of the music

[@paulsharp5473]

This is expensive kit and yet they use a 4 digit LED display from the 1980s.

[@kgbinfo]

that chromatic scale gets reeeaaal old.

[@girlinagale]

*diatonic

[@SjN7HETIK]

nice demo but boring non musical melody groove.

[@idealflaw]

"shift". Too much press shift. This is something my aging mind can't memorize.

[@paulsharp5473]

You need to speak up a bit.