The Syncussion, Should You Buy One?

[@briankehew579]

I've had two original ones for decades. I love that they trigger off audio, tape, microphones with almost no delay. And sonically there is good as any modular synth I've owned: definitely better than all the Simmons and other drum.pad sources of the time. They are just incredible boxes.

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Oh man, they would be worth a bit these days. Out of all of my music mates only one of them has an original.

[@gazcbm]

The best video of what a Syncussion can do I’ve seen on youtube!! Thanks

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Thank you!!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

I love the simplicity of this device and sliders!

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Sometimes when a machine just does a small number of things really well it crushes.

[@xpez9694]

have you ever tried using a Kenton midi to cv converter. the cv can change the pitch so you can use it a monosynth with midi? I always wanted to try it with mine. I like to use a delay so you can pull the volume then change the pitch and bring it back up..so you can play notes like an instrument without it sounding like a theramin...LOL

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

I haven't. I have looked at getting one for my MonoPoly but thought that I would just hold out and get it fitted with MIDI. I'll have to check the Kentons out again though.

[@brettlarson3504]

The old one has definitely got a solid edge on this.

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

I would love to get my hands on one. I only know one person who has the original.

[@barrykennedy4571]

N what way does it have the edge? Is it a sound quality thing or build quality as I have the original but still feel like I would use the new one more for quality of life reasons thanks😎

[@Guitarist888]

Where could i buy one of those? I don’t see them available at 🎸 center!

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

You can normally find them on reverb.com

[@The_Pivotal_Trader]

How good is this unit at producing solic kick drums?

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

It's ok at best. I think there are loads of other machines that can do that job a lot better.

[@shane_l8085]

If in the eurorack domain, a cost effective option is the Michigan Synths SY0.5 clone. Obviously only if you're already down that rabbit hole, because going down it to begin with certainly isn't cost effective ha.

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

100% I don't think the SY0.5 was released when I picked up this kit.

[@toyzintheattic]

Does this thing need a external sequencer? How do you programme a pattern?

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

You have to sequence it with either MIDI or CV/Gate

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

This reminds me a lot of a. smaller scaled down version of my Analogue Solutions Leipzig v2.

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Oh yeah, I never had a solid go of that machine but I can see the similarities

[@gregkeen4907]

Interesting instrument. Thanks for the insight.

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@Makebelieve123]

Great demo !!

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@axelfoley_]

great vid. whats the boss pedal name?

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

It's a Boss Percussion Synthesizer PC-2

[@klinkske]

I have one, i always used it for drums. Silly me 😂 thx for the inspiration

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

hahahahhaa there is no wrong way to use it. I need to use it for more drums hahhahaha

[@flyfishing_uk]

The modular version SY0.5 is a better option, becomes a different beast all together.

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Oh nice, I just had a look at it. I feel that it's almost a AFX module if you get that modulation rocking.

[@flyfishing_uk]

​@@craigwilliamsmusic yeah I totally agree. It becomes much more once modulated.

[@stuartbennett4301]

Love the SY0.5. It’s like a mini Moog DFAM when you get the modulation going to it. The mode switch by cv really sets it apart from the desktop.

[@Anton-du-Fleur]

Great demo .

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Thank you!!

[@homestarserviette1030]

I starting really liking this synth ever since I found out a band I like (mindflayer) uses one and they get super unique sounds with it. I wish there was an affordable clone but the cheapest one i found was 400 and i dont have enough. are there any good alternatives or other clones?

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

I think $400 is about the cheapest you will find. I think it's a great instrument but for $400 I think there are more out there that will give you more bang for your buck.

[@homestarserviette1030]

@@craigwilliamsmusic which others are there that are worth it

[@nsanooj]

I think they use a modded one.

[@matthewcody1757]

The rakit drum and metal with a sq1 could be worth looking into as a cheap viable option, although different, has similar elements to me .

[@maxmatson1578]

Check out cEvin Key's rendition that he just came out with that has even more features called the "BrAp sy-1"

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

That one slipped past my radar. I just checked it out, I think I would rather it than the one I have.

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

WoW

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Thank you!!!

[@GeyloFollen]

I have the VST version from Soft Computing and its very good for only 10 bucks.

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Oh nice, ill have to check it out.

[@eancurtis9333]

Awesome

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Thank you!!

[@iamyourfuture808]

Nice

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Thanks for watching!!

[@KUGKmusique]

great

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@devondetroit2529]

You cant buy them anymore can you? The kits ran out

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

I have seen some on Reverb (I just checked before making the video) but yeah they're few and far between. It's a really fun build but I still think you can get more bang for your buck from a number of other synths.

[@devondetroit2529]

@@craigwilliamsmusic I want one, fingers crossed behringer will make one. ULI is the best!!!! Such a great man, verey honest and generous also

[@pabloortuzar]

The guys from Michigan Synth Works produce a 1:1 replica, and also an eurorack version.

[@gonreebgonreeb]

The original is more raw for the sound

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

I haven't played the original so I can't compare.

[@jimmahey6615]

So raw

[@sonicforest521]

Behringer just released a clone of this. I wonder how they sound compare to the original.

[@tomfenn7149]

They sound pretty good to me. Cheap too. I LOVE Uli!

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

There isn't much to the original so I'm sure it will get you pretty close and for a cheap price. I'm not mad at them releasing this clone since it hasn't been produced for some years other than smaller companies making clones or Modular units.