gamo2 Faucetwo Sound Voltex Controller Review

gamo2 has updated their super old SDVX SVSE5 controller to this brand new faucetwo controller. It has LEDs now! And the case is plastic instead of acrylic. It's so much... more well made than their SVRE9 too...
What's Sound Voltex? Sound Voltex (aka SDVX) is an arcade game by Konami. With a controller like this, we can play Sound Voltex on PC. But with simulators such as K-Shoot Mania and Unnamed SDVX Clone (USC). It's possible to play with a keyboard on simulator at home, but it's a 10 key game.
00:00 - Introduction and disclaimers
01:04 - Unboxing
04:24 - LEDs
05:11 - Default knobs vs Arcade knobs
06:22 - Chinese buttons vs Sanwa buttons
08:05 - Controller modes
09:03 - Knob trigger distance
09:57 - LED button combinations
10:31 - LEDs on default knobs vs arcade knobs
10:59 - Knob maintenance
12:07 - Controller performance
12:57 - Prices
13:13 - Honeywell vs Omron switches
13:32 - Conclusion
15:14 - Gameplay
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[@TheDrewol]

Hi, USC Developer here, I also received this controller for review and some dev support and I just want to mention that USC will support the lighting mode mentioned at 8:22 in the future. This means that the game will be able to do things such as syncing the lights to the music and flashing the button lights with patters or anything else in menus and such. Great review btw 👍

[@tokaku]

hey! Thank you for making USC, great work! I should really get to making a video teaching people to play it with a keyboard. I hope you liked the controller as much as I did!

[@okmnok7754]

Amogus

[@6uy6uy]

@@okmnok7754 Amogus

[@sugondeez8239]

@@6uy6uy AMOGUS ඞ

[@FemboyBarney]

@@sugondeez8239 AMOGSUS

[@benjaminrajer7810]

The “Hewwo everybody” just cures my depression instantly

[@Kearskill]

Hewwo everybody

[@azom5577]

oil

[@wholelottabry3036]

@@azom5577 or boil

[@monik6339]

@@wholelottabry3036 oh no.... 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙠 𝙗𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙞?

[@thewillplayz8567]

@@wholelottabry3036 flamingo junk bot raid!!

[@freddiebensonstan7037]

I've been waiting for this for an unreasonable amount of time

[@MMenyan]

same

[@nightmanlol]

Same

[@nightmanlol]

@@MMenyan same

[@soomoothie]

i was going to cry in bed but tokaku uploaded a review i wanted so i just drank my tears

[@denzeludo2370]

are you ok?

[@soomoothie]

@@denzeludo2370 no but tokaku uploaded so thats good

[@denzeludo2370]

@@soomoothie wanna talk about it?

[@soomoothie]

@@denzeludo2370 i feel much better now thank you rare kind citizen of youtube

[@denzeludo2370]

@@soomoothie your welcome,stay safe if you need to talk just comment here again:)

[@myntmetro]

I’ve been waiting for this review! From what I gather this is an incredible controller, the function and price are incredible for an sdvx controller! Good job tokaku!

[@testhekid]

i have never seen a review of a sdvx controller nor was i interested before.. but looking at this controller makes me imagine how far they've improved and the fact that it's both cheaper and lighter.. and *durable* makes me wanna own one

[@SimplyKittyAri]

I was just looking at your channel and was hoping for an upload! Great timing!

[@TheRealActualPaincake]

Nice hair today, Tokaku!

[@imstupid880]

Reminds me of the scene days. Better times.

[@RiverWilliamson]

This is the first video of yours' I've watched, and I've subscribed. Love the energy you bring. I'm not a rhythm gamer, but I am a amateur human interface device nerd. Anyway, loved the video

[@SuperDemiChan]

This was amazing - thank you so much for this review!

[@fluffyspark798]

I was planning on buying this controller and this is a good time for me to watch this review

[@thecadethatfades3643]

you are the one that got me into osu at first and im actually really enjoying it thank you!

[@PristinePanda]

thanks for your review, i think i will get this controller whenever i finally decide to buy a SDVX controller.

[@Aljohani.]

I like the weird sound of the arcade knobs makes you feel like a pro

[@CArson-Blazeman]

The timing of this video couldn't have been better. I've been wanting an SDVX controller for a very long time, but couldn't because I didn't have a job, but the price was absolutely insane. At the time this video was uploaded, I have a job and had the ability to buy one. These controllers are HELLA CHEAP compared to the others! I bought one as soon as I got my paycheck. Thank you for the review!

[@としゆきどま]

Did I just got my video plugged here? Damn. Thank you, tokaku!

[@snakeinmaboots]

Thanks for the solid info in this video. I'm new AF to sound voltex and I wanted to play more at home. Can't wait for it to ship!!

[@minikretz1]

So glad how honest this review is, most people I feel would say the more expensive is better, but you are truthful and say they feel the same, or even that the cheaper one is better.

[@Nebula_42]

i keep waiting patiently for christmas and keep watching this again and again waiting for the day I finally press one of those nice, fancy, buttons.

[@jo3ble664]

I just added a dampener to the knobs, it's amazing, this is such a good game to train reflex, thanks for convincing me to get one!

[@domi-mbmb]

Finally another SDVX controller that I probably wouldn't own.

[@lyfersitogames6839]

MEEEE

[@TheMoog27]

Randomly came across this while looking at Sound Voltex stuff. Now it seems like I need to get one of these because this looks so darn fun. Expensive but I am a big rhythm game fan so it's going to be great to find a new game to get into. Last one I seriously loved and have played for over 10 years has been DJ Max. Thanks for the video.

[@Cucoolander]

Once I get my PC put together, I'm definitely picking this up!

[@anthonyr.2621]

That gameplay at the end of the video is proof of how Gamo2 controllers are ahead of the competition.

[@zaticzonicz1474]

Ay, tokaku looking clean today

[@gatodeplastico]

You did such a good job on the design ♥️ i love pink so much

[@inf3ct3d52]

“I did not get paid for this.” KZbin: “Includes Paid Promotion”

[@Jono997]

It's still a paid promotion. It's just that instead of getting paid in money, she got pain in free controllers.

[@bendysans1077]

@@Jono997 ah yes p a i n

[@MadCrazyCooI]

Just ordered mine! :D

[@softhusky]

my dude you should take care of yourself more and dont let people just make you do work unpaid (esp. with the design on top)

[@LunarDoor]

she didn't wanna kill yuacon (which she already did)

[@genericfishbowl8528]

@@LunarDoor how exactly?

[@justitgstuff5284]

@@genericfishbowl8528 The controller is mostly the same or better quality-wise to the yuancon sdvx controller for a lower price.

[@soup4639]

ive watched this video like 10 times because im so excited

[@cinnaberrry]

I love the breakdown of the whole thing. I really appreciate this! That controller is cute.

[@thefreshest4915]

just heard about this game today, hope to learn more from you!

[@desjul20]

I found a new secret key combination with the new faucetwo controller to go back into the rainbow mode but better. The new rainbow is fixes the weird scrolling when the knobs don't turn and high sensitivity on default knobs. The combination is: Start + BT-B + BT-C + FX-L + FX-R.

[@doom3214]

Is the cord splitting considered bad among other options? Or is 12ms still consider fine? This is an awesome review and sold the product for sure. Hope you do more rhythm controller reviews!

[@nanoshinra3479]

she definitely woke up just to make this and sleep again right after

[@AceJayDX]

Oh, thanks for the link/ref to my video! Glad to be of service, lol.

[@AJ_UK_LIVE]

I am pleased you didn't make spelling mistakes this time :D

[@kinnect634]

Beautiful controller

[@tomosmells]

This controller is actually sick, everything about it is very well put together, and the LED lighting automatically makes you a professional rhythm gamer.

[@CollectorsDomain]

How is this humanly possible. Amazing

[@syerial_]

ur hair looks really pretty in this video !! nice vid :-D

[@harane]

i dont play sdvx but i still watch controller reviews for the fun of it

[@mobiuslau]

Just to add to the remark about the Omron switches; While cabinets in Japan do indeed use Omron switches, they use ones which are different from the ones Gamo2 offers with the controller. The cabinets use an integrated switch/lamp holder with a special Omron switch, which is not recommended for controller use as it would be incompatible by default, and they are not friendly for maintenance. As such, the Omron switches offered by Gamo2 are definitely the recommended option, but just note that these offerings aren't used in Japanese cabinets.

[@kalark]

I cannot wait to get this

[@oweeb5909]

best looking controller yet

[@BadWallaby]

I just spent the day at the arcade. I still blame you for my addiction to sdvx lol the ISTMALL con is absolutely great! I really want to try a Gamo2 or Yuancon

[@altjpg3180]

Time to start saving up for one 😁

[@d0m2288]

Just ordered one. I'm new to Sound Voltex and have only played a handful of times at Round 1, but I enjoy it even more than DDR/ITG which has always been my go-to. I guess previous rhythm game experience carried over since I can already do 10's, but I tried a 13 and got destroyed. Haven't tried any 11's or 12's yet. The song you did in this video looks not humanly possible to my eyes lol.

[@squoosh8285]

dont worry my guy you will get better, plus even if you cant pass the song just play banger songs and dont care about the score. thats what i do

[@d0m2288]

@@squoosh8285 Thanks. You're right, I actually did get better. I can do some 15's now. What a difference 4 months can make. Although the song tokaku played still looks impossible lol. Yeah I'm the same, I mostly only play songs I think sound good. This controller works great by the way, in case you're considering it.

[@FloranteSantos1]

no worries my bro, she just did blast riotz, one of the most infamous charts in sdvx

[@bs000]

THIS IS THE THIRD CONTROLLER I'VE BOUGHT BECAUSE OF YOU AHHHHHHH

[@SnowTerebi]

Niiiiice, I was thinking about buying one lately and it's sold out everywhere!

[@bopteest]

you mean yuancon controllers are sold out. This one just came out

[@SnowTerebi]

@@bopteest yea, YuanCon and all the other ones ever existed

[@garrettswenson8808]

amazing review. what would would you recommend for weight of the omron buttons? 50g or 100g? or a combination of both?

[@Hakwazkal]

KZbin: remember you subbed to this channel 3 years ago...now is on the recommended page again

[@Neardayo]

really wish to get this now but I have to wait until July 😭

[@solariix4388]

WOW, imagine having enough money to buy a sound voltex controller

[@halogamerfromxbox]

@@solariix4388 imagine HAVING money

[@mu416]

@@solariix4388 I must say that faucetwo is really cheap with sanwa button and omron switch, around 300$

[@testhekid]

@@mu416 didn't tokaku say that it's 199 with omron?

[@mu416]

@@testhekid ONLY with omron switch, if you don't want to use Chinese button you need to order Sanwa button which costs you $99 additionally, The final price should be $29x but still cheaper than other controllers

[@zzsiga5427]

I have absolutely no idea what this is and what the game is but the video was still really enjoyable.

[@aBlackMage]

Hey! I want to buy this controller but I'm unsure what a good weight for the springs would be. What did you pick/do you have any recommendations? Thanks!

[@moopledoopy]

When I got my faucetwo yesterday, I found that the knobs now come with 4 dampeners out of the box, I still think they have the render of the knobs with 3 dampeners on the website, and I couldn't say how long they've been doing this, but they seem to come with 4 dampeners now. Great controller, by the way.

[@SimpIeton1]

It seems her feedback changed the course of history. Fascinating.

[@zezus001]

A minor correction: the usb-c cable is not required for the controller to function. The controller is fully usable with only the usb-b cable connected. Moreover, you can plug the usb-a end of the usb-c cable into an a phone charger or power bank (providing at least 1A current), which i prefer.

[@CloudyMusic573]

Wow, I already have an SVRE9, but hearing about the improvements to the knobs makes me want to get one of these anyway.

[@Owen2131_]

0:40 Even though you say it’s not finished, it looks pretty nice to me! :3

[@renshiai]

got into playing sdvx fairly recently and that looks great

[@deezgod45]

new controller pog

[@MAIcrosoft]

I put empty medium-large sized yoghurt cups (properly washed out and clean of course lol) over the whole knobs mechanism from the inside and then filled the rest with cushion, works perfectly!

[@Hstudiosproductions]

I have a question though, about a longevity of the controller. Which buttons and knobs that are the best and the long lasting for this controller? Since there is no repairs in my region.

[@DaCat_]

Cool looking controller and good review. I don't know why the controller is named after a tap though.

[@isopodch.4599]

Your hair looks so pretty today!!!

[@MeruKami]

The arcade knobs is the arcade original knobs or the most cheap knobs of the FauceTwo??

[@Rmat1]

I've watched this video like 5 times waiting for mine to come in LOL

[@silenthashassin8912]

Cute asf in every way.

[@stormboy461]

Which Omron switches do you recommend that is more arcade like

[@Owen2131_]

I am probably thinking about getting this soon, Im probably gonna get a nice graduation gift ofmoney this year so yeah it might go to that controller, and ill probably get omron switches too.

[@nathans9972]

So I was wondering if you had any recommendations for anyone getting into Sound Voltex? I just discovered the game and didn't (and still don't) really know what I was getting into. I'm using the unnamed clone at the moment, and my keyboard (using a Dygma Raise) is actually kinda convenient to play the game with, but I'm wondering what I should do if and when I decide to spend money on a controller. So I have two questions: 1. Which software would you recommend to play/practice SDVX on (especially since there's not an arcade within a 3 hour drive that has a cabinet) at home? and 2. Which controller would you recommend someone new to the game use?

[@kris-mn5yb]

Okay, that's a really late answer but K-Shoot Mania and USC are pretty similar and the one you use depends on preference (I personally use USC because of better skinning options and the fact that it's smoother and more stable than K-Shoot) or you could subscribe to Konami's e-amusement cloud and install an official release of SDVX on your pc (I think it's around 10 euros a month). And for the controller, as tokaku said, the Faucetwo is really really good for its price. I've been using it for months now and I have yet to have a problem with it. I know that Yuancon's controller is pretty good too (though you'd have to change the knob as they are pretty bad afaik) and might be cheaper depending on shipping price

[@emilyisaway1492]

omg its 6am i felt groggy/sleepy and i didnt know my volume was on max and tgat "hewwo evewybody" woke me up

[@syxx573]

I'm buying one on friday.

[@tylermorrison9841]

what version of sdvx is the gameplay at the end from

[@shinuou1251]

After played Valkyrie Model, I don't satisfied with any controller knobs and Senpai cab anymore. Will try with faucetwo controller's knob and the next-ver Yuancon (already released recently) to see how close to VM.

[@MooncakePuff]

did you clear Booths of Fighters after that Blastix clear?

[@p3n15n00b420]

i love how you keep it so real about not being paid and stuff like that. you deserve to get paid especially if you designed the fuckin thing, jeez.

[@dpawensza]

The Exceed Gear version is out, possible review when?

[@PotentiallySky]

Gamo2 recently posted on twitter about how you can actually change the knob-light-animation-thingy

[@BOI91]

Hey how long does it take to deliver because my dad ordered this on june and now its july 21

[@gamerelt3246]

May i ask about the order information? Where can we buy this controller? Where do the controller made, assembled and shipped from? I have no idea to know where can I take this after purchase.

[@SnowTerebi]

BTW, can I request a test? I'd like to know if this works with Spin Rhythm XD. I heard that the old Sound Voltex controller works but Beatmania IIDX controller won't work with it. Since this new version's knob uses the same mechanic on the Beatmania controller's turn table, I wonder will this still work with Spin Rhythm XD.

[@roundoneusa]

I found out what happens when you ignore 8:50 Please help i cant use it on my pc all the buttons dont work and i cant uninstall the drivers on my pc ive tried everything me and so many others could think of

[@aiura6298]

Ong I'm in love with ur hair

[@Marin__UTAU]

Im wondering if you could use this on project diva and it actually working 🤔

[@hcheaz]

tokaku without her hair tied up is cursed

[@waffelo4681]

She kinda looked good tho ngl

[@faieiz191]

Hey tokaku, the sound testing was incredible you should try to make an arcade asmr channel would be great

[@RemittalBW]

Just ordered mine hoping it comes soon in July 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@callsai]

have you gotten it, i see other buyer say it coming mid September and i’m hesitant to get it

[@RemittalBW]

@@callsai nope not yet

[@callsai]

@@RemittalBW damn

[@maru9607]

I want to play in the apartment, but how loud is the noise of the Chinese button?

[@Kizuna_5IV]

How did you attach the arcade knobs?

[@commander_frog]

such a nice design to get cheetos on

[@arielisbored]

JOLENEE I LUV UR HAIR U LOOK SO PRETTY

[@vtofu26]

6am upload uwu

[@IN-EQUU]

Hello. I'm also a user who uses faucetwo. Can you recommend ratchet wrenches and other drivers for disassembly?

[@36gianni36]

Can you control the rainbow side leds with hid mode or is it just the button leds?

[@tokaku]

any mode works

[@kwaier9758]

Can you review the razer hunstman keyboard, the optical switch please

[@baraguda3272]

Whats the name of that skin you use for usc

[@zzlai6235]

Would Fightstick Sanwas work the same way? Wonder if I can just use my spare Sanwas and DIY replace them myself if I get this

[@metalridleyz]

Nah, fightstick parts have nothing similar to these rhythm game con's button mechanism.

[@zzlai6235]

@@metalridleyz Hmmm... Oh well. At this point I have half a mind to just make a hitbox and use it for rhythm games, though I need to figure out how to add knobs if I want to play more than just 4K games

[@metalridleyz]

@@zzlai6235 There's lots of sound voltex con DIY guide out there, the easiest way to handle those rotary encoders(aka knobs) would be wiring them to arduino-based controller chips, its fairy simple to self learn them nowadays. For buttons anything can work, keyboard switches are popular choices too.

[@kitsuno6679]

Should i get this or yuancon? 🤔

[@eon5747]

just curious how do you download it to play on pc