The New Synthstrom Deluge MKII

[@MonitusMusic]

There is also a port of mutable reverb coming soon to community firmware! Once we get a better reverb, we'll have a perfect ambient machine. It is amazing how much features have come in just a few months. And there is more to come. As someone said, every day is Christmas with the Deluge community firmware

[@willswitchcraft]

Yeah, I said the Christmas thing recently........and I couldn't agree with you more. Reverb is so critical for 'ambient', and I hate to rely on external gear, as you instantly loose the ability to include the Verb with the saved patch..........Just waiting for someone to get on that - it will be a real milestone.....thanks for your comment MM!

[@MonitusMusic]

The same way you did those amazing Hydrasynth patch packs, I would really really love if you came up some day with a patch pack for the Deluge community firmware! Love your channel!

[@willswitchcraft]

Thanks.....yes, I've been hearing requests for some sort of patch bank offerings. I'll probably do that, but of course I'll have to be certain that none of that content includes any of the patches I've purchased from other developers - just my own Multi Sampled instruments.....thanks for the nudge.....

[@he-man-music]

Lol 30 sec into the video and I fast typed Mk II on google and got my credit card out…. Then the reality hit me 😂

[@willswitchcraft]

Sorry for the Fake Information

[@jono_young]

You weren’t alone 😂😂🙌☺️

[@annebokma4637]

Same here . Minus the credit card sadly 😢😂

[@gurpalx]

@@willswitchcraftwhat is the wavy sound absorption panel work behind you?

[@willswitchcraft]

I don't remember the company name - something I bought online.....when I went to buy more a year later, the company was out of business. (There are loads of similar products available, and they all work very much the same, I just like the complexity of this pattern)

[@PatternMusic]

I've been rediscovering my Deluge. The OLED display upgrade was a miracle. (I could never get past "Is that supposed to be a 'W'?") But now this Community Features firmware is just beyond my dreams. You are very skilled with it. Thanks for your great and inspiring demo!

[@willswitchcraft]

thanks for the comment.......yeah, it's amazing to have a piece of gear that keeps getting better........so rare.......enjoy!

[@RonCavagnaro]

Practically is mk2 on my opinion! Great video!!!

[@willswitchcraft]

Thanks.....I'm just trying to help get the word out there.....and figured this 'trick' might get some traction.....

[@RonCavagnaro]

@@willswitchcraft it is no trick it's a brand new machine!!!

[@willswitchcraft]

Hey Ron, ......I've put a link to your YT channel in the details of my new Deluge video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZTLeKymo7WdjpYsi=jXB4WLVcYzCJVL9B

[@desdoeseverything2366]

Thanks for the video. It really does feel like a whole new device with all the updates!

[@willswitchcraft]

Yeah, I'm digging it

[@1wildrogue]

Man, you got me there for a second at the start. Surely I couldn't have missed that announcement, right? 😅 Great presentation and explanations, Will.

[@willswitchcraft]

I knew I was taking a risk with this, and that some people might be pissed with my little Fake News story, but I wanted to get people's attention to spread the new updates, for those who are just thinking about buying a Deluge......thanks

[@NickJennings]

@@willswitchcraft it is kinda trollish:/

[@Fleeology]

Same here. Only acquired deluge 3 weeks ago. Would have freaked me out hard!

[@willswitchcraft]

Sorry, muy bad!

[@Fleeology]

@@willswitchcraft no problem, it's all good fun.

[@7StrokeRoll]

I just became a Deluge OLED owner in October (at its new, improved, $1400 USD price) , so when I saw your headline I had a brief "WHAAAT???" moment before realizing that your video might actually be about the community firmware release. You got me! I actually haven't tried the community firmware yet-- I figured that maybe it would be best to get fluent with 4.1 first and then switch over once the community release had matured a bit, but now I'm tempted to switch right now. Deluge is definitely the most inspiring instrument I've worked with. Glad Synthstrom released the OLED update, though... I think that I would have passed on the Deluge if the 7-segment LED display was the only option.

[@willswitchcraft]

Glad I didn't freak you out too badly. I think you're smart to get a solid feeling for the Deluge before downloading the new firmware. Even the 'factory' firmware is very complex and takes a while to wrap your head around. There are a few little gl:tches with the new features, so ....whenever you get around to trying those updates, they will probably have worked out the bugs......Enjoy.....................

[@JuanUys]

Same, bought mine direct, then saw this video 2 days later 😅

[@KeithDuncanSound]

Haha brilliant I love my deluge, it's off getting the retrofit right now! Looking forward to getting it back.

[@willswitchcraft]

It's an amazing upgrade.....you'll be so thrilled

[@ingolf7411]

I don´t own a Deluge, I don't understand the concept of the Deluge ... but your presentation is brilliant 💎

[@willswitchcraft]

It's a unique piece of gear, for sure...........Here's a video that explains it in a bit of detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ7TnmqCj7WbnM0si=g-JJoZiQ4oRLZCdW

[@willswitchcraft]

Uploading a video very shortly (partially inspired by your comment) that shows how I use the Deluge, and what it can do, etc.

[@ingolf7411]

@@willswitchcraft I will be excited to watch 👍

[@willswitchcraft]

This one's for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZTLeKymo7WdjpYsi=jXB4WLVcYzCJVL9B

[@volsteh]

best investment I made, thinking to get a second oled one if the 7 segment are not available anymore.

[@willswitchcraft]

Yeah. I'm still hooked. thanks for watching and commenting

[@mike_qbik]

Nice one. As you convinced me to buy my Deluge a year back (with display) I have to say you got me thinking at first ;-) True, the updates are amazing almost a bit overwhelming. So many new shortcuts and key combinations. But I always like the way you present things so I might update even some of the new additions had some issues (compressor)Btw that piano sounds devine. Thank you.

[@willswitchcraft]

Yes, sometimes it feels like there's too much to keep track of, but I'm thrilled to have the options/features. So glad that you've enjoyed my content

[@chadb1176]

You inspire me. Thanks for sharing. I wish I had 1/4 of your talent with my deluge.

[@willswitchcraft]

thanks v much.......................It's not about the talent (I'm just as old as dirt, so I've got more experience).............it's about being inspired, and finding some gear that keeps that alive.......

[@krazywabbit]

Massive fan of the deluge and appreciate the open source. I’ve also learned in life that there is having too much. There is no way possible to have everything that everyone wants in one device. There will be a limit. The grain fx eats up cpu power. At some point the goal needs to be play more vs wanting more. Choose wisely.

[@willswitchcraft]

I agree 100%......Just because one feature is essential to one user, doesn't mean the rest of us should even bother.................too many choices is a big problem with our whole modern life IMHO

[@ericscorpse]

Deluge, I didn’t know I wanted one but… damn! Good job demonstrating this Will!

[@willswitchcraft]

thanks (that was funny)......if you're interesting in knowing a bit more about them, try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZTLeKymo7WdjpY

[@volsteh]

also, this is the best showcase of the new effects I saw!

[@willswitchcraft]

Wow, thanks so much. I really just scratched the surface....check out this guy for really detailed tutorials: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4PSipdtgrJrjcksi=dgL4MsyXfzPNqwBV

[@mrfork]

Where did you get the piano sample if you don’t mind me asking? That sounded great.

[@willswitchcraft]

I have about 7 different pianos, including a couple I multisampled myself, from Spitfire LABS 'Soft Piano'. If not, it's possible that I may have got that particular one from this guy, who has truly incredible sample libraries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noK7qpWEf6epd7csi=AWqGU5UVS7VkjIQl

[@mcmSEA]

as a software engineer that uses (and occasionally contributes to) FOSS and a musician, I couldn't agree more. It's when and why I bought the Deluge.

[@willswitchcraft]

Glad to hear it.........maybe you'll be coming up with something amazing for the rest of us (non programmer types)

[@jon_gee]

Awesome!! Love the intro. Great jam.

[@willswitchcraft]

yeah, I admit it............I'm a liar

[@luvinfunvan]

Dude totally got me. Nice one. Now I need to examine my own motivations in life… ;)

[@willswitchcraft]

Sorry, I know it was deceptive, but my intention was to support current users, not just fool them..........................examine, we all must ;0)

[@erichutchinsws]

Nice overview of the new features! Also mispronouncing ‘deluge’ is now the new ‘how do you say Moog’ debate.

[@willswitchcraft]

Very good point. I'm Canadian, and I know that there are loads of words which we pronounce differently. I actually pronounced Moog BOTH ways in one of my videos - just to make the point. (even though it's a person's name).....Back in the 80's I worked with B.T.O. Sometimes in an interview. Randy would say as a joke: I'm Randy BACKman, from BOCKman Turner Overdrive. PotAYto/PoTAHto

[@erichutchinsws]

@@willswitchcraft Lol. I pronounce it the same way but get teased about it myself.

[@willswitchcraft]

I know that I'm a real creature of habit, and likely pronounce it, and other things incorrectly.....

[@andreacfromtheapp]

Except for the "air quotes" on Open Source (because it has gone proper Open Source), excellent video! Including the trolling :)

[@willswitchcraft]

Thanks v much....................good point about the air quotes.....(I hadn't even remembered doing that in the video, but that gesture really was misguided)..................and I did feel a bit bad about the false pretences of the title, but most people took in it the spirit in which it was used..........glad you enjoyed the content

[@skipperpro8327]

Hello all, i want to know if someone have it since 5 years and if it still ok, i'm looking to buy an old one but is it strong enought against time ?

[@willswitchcraft]

Bought mine in August 2018..................still using it every day

[@VJFranzK]

don't even joke about new gear announcements 👎

[@EssentialParadox]

This dude is delugenal.

[@willswitchcraft]

true

[@duncan-rmi]

😂😂😂😂

[@wslbeats]

Come on, don’t play with your viewers! Srsly

[@willswitchcraft]

you're right........it was a bit cheesy & irresponsible

[@jono_young]

It’s an insanely exciting time to be a deluge owner 🎛️🎚️🎛️🎧✨🙌

[@billybartcody3591]

Did anybody else become somewhat pissed off at the 00:30 mark? lol. I've wanted a Deluge for years, but trying to justify that kind of scratch when it's just a hobby and not a profession, difficult. One day.

[@willswitchcraft]

Yeah, I hear you (being pissed off). I just figured that it might be a way to get more attention to the new developments, as for a lot of people, the Deluge is a real mysterious piece of gear....................Just trying to get the word out there, and using deceit and tricks seems to be getting a positive response so far.

[@7StrokeRoll]

The Deluge does so much that I was actually impressed that it didn't cost more. It inspires me every time I play it. I hope you get one of your own some day.

[@willswitchcraft]

Agreed.....it packs a lot of punch per $