Trigon 6 Review // Sequential's take on an old, monster soul: a 3 VCO, ladder filter polysynth

[@NiklasGustavsson]

I'm just blown away by it, what a precise and beautiful tone it has! Incredible. My OB-6 can NOT sound like this, finally found the perfect match!

[@v3lin3on]

Agree. Just WOW.

[@TobyBorrow]

I’ll second that as an OB6 owner. It fits in a place that was not covered by the P6 and OB6. It will be a few years for me as I’m on my 3 year ban from buying anything sound wise. But this I will own oneday

[@N-trepid1]

I could not agree more! Its the perfect companion to my OB-6. I was just about to pull the trigger on the P6 module. Nope, I'll wait for the Trigon module ;) Sounds incredible in loopop's demo. RIP Dave. Life well lived...

[@MrQmason]

@@N-trepid1 Get the P6 and Trigon modules .... they all sound well :)

[@SpacehotelMusic]

Yeah, though I sold my OB-6 (and Prophet 6). Trigon 6 sits with my Prophet 10 R4 now. Both great!

[@TobyBorrow]

A surprising finish from Dave Smith and team, like a gift from beyond the grave. Beyond the other wonderful creations he released 3 updated synths. Really this is the first moog styled poly I’ve ever enjoyed. I’m an OB6 owner aswell, it would sit nice in the sound palate of digital and analogue synths I have. Pure genius of Dave Smith and team to tackle such a tricky topic of updating the backbone of ‘the game changers’ of the early 80’s. This move could have never been taken lightly. To update and yet keep the ‘vibe’ authentic is quite a feat. That man had the ability to bring the best out in people and it shows in this instrument. Not only a designer and engineer but a leader and inspiration for so many near and far. The world is a better place for one man’s vision and take on things

[@christdolphin69]

very well said

[@PaulBoos]

@@christdolphin69 I agree - this is such a fantastic, beautiful instrument... Long Live Dave!

[@tron944]

Hi Toby, can you pan each oscillator on your OB6 ?

[@TobyBorrow]

@@tron944 it does a ‘pan spread’ which throws voices left and right the greater you increase the parameter. It’s a simple way of widening the sound which you can play with

[@tron944]

@@TobyBorrow Thank you !

[@lundsweden]

Wow, another great poly, it's like we're living through an analog renaissance at the moment. I'm a vintage synth junkie but am so glad new analogs are being made!

[@VINYLCRATE]

I believe you're right. So much interest in synths and modular!

[@DakPrescottlol]

Long live Dave Smith.

[@thedarkestrainbow]

A little late for that…

[@ncapone87]

@@thedarkestrainbow why are you the way you are?

[@kevinbatchelor9566]

@@thedarkestrainbow pretty clear he’s talking in terms of legacy. May his legacy live on.

[@negativesaucer]

the LED lighting up to show the preset value (as shown at 5:04) is a fantastic feature that every synth should have IMO. this is a feature that I first saw on the original Korg Electribes, where there is a dedicated LED to "Original Value" and it is such a simple and effective solution.

[@scottblanchard7542]

I agree. This is a simple inclusion and one of my favorite things about Sequential synths. Other companies like Roland have adopted a "Shift + Knob" approach, but I'd rather there was just a default spot for it on the screen. It's extremely helpful when revisiting your own patches and even more helpful when trying to learn about factory presets.

[@FM-kl7oc]

Page 8 in the Trigon-6 user manual explicitly mentions the desktop (module) version and explains how you can use the desktop version in polychain with the keyboard version to increase polyphony.

[@RayyMusik]

Probably they just copied the P6/OB6 manual, made necessary changes and thought: “ Who knows? Never say never“. But the T6 has more knobs and buttons than his brothers; wonder if a module wouldn‘t be very cramped.

[@lordundhimself1310]

Looking at the panel, I don’t see how they would fit this many controls on a module without cutting a few things back

[@noahtotten]

@@lordundhimself1310 I don’t see sequential ever doing this, but all of these controls could be easily and comfortably fit on a desktop version if they opted for sliders instead of pots.

[@VINYLCRATE]

If you owned a desktop, would you grab a keyboard version to achieve this or go with a Prophet 10?

[@mrdavies7894]

By far the best sounding demo of this I’ve yet heard. Annoyingly, this means I can no longer write it off! 🤣

[@MeatMonsterMan]

Your reviews are the best in the business, in my humble opinion. Started watching with the Squarp Pyramid Tutorial, for just under an hour you covered so much, and it got me pretty familiar with everything so quickly. A lot of people aren't fans of hardware sequencers, but I still use it to this day, with the option of a software setup, I mean spending thousands to get an MC-4, Pros: It's really interesting to program. Cons: It's really... interesting... to program... Off with the praise and tangents, it sounds like Dave can't really miss, even after his passing. I don't think there has been a period where I was using a setup that didn't include one of his synths. It's odd not to comment on function, but the build quality is immaculate, some people are reluctant about the pricing, but at least in my experience, you really get what you pay for, and then some. Sounds great, all of it is quality, nothing is cheap, or looked over. Which is common for a lot of reproduction synths, in fairness, you get what you pay for lol.

[@jiffybox]

I think this is a terrific synth and it had my attention as soon as it was announced. I think this is the review that finally reveals what an interesting instrument this is and I suspect the masses will catch on very soon. Great demo and fantastic synth and worthy of Dave’s legacy for sure. Thanks!!

[@maarzt]

truly a work of art. the synth, as well as the review. have a great weekend!

[@MMCEnsemble]

Very contemporary sounding. I like it. Have always enjoyed sequential instruments. Looking forward to getting one someday. Rev2, Trigon, Prophet, Ob, etc…they are all capable sounding. So glad they continue to innovate with new ideas like this all the while being conscious of the old.

[@RJasonKlein]

This was perhaps the best synth demo I’ve ever seen. You did a sufficient enough deep dive to satisfy professionals, while still keeping it accessible for newbie enthusiasts like me. I feel like I have a very good basic understanding of the instrument now, and the assortment of samples played at the end really demonstrated the diverse and beautiful array of sounds the Trigon-6 can produce.

[@kre8a361]

I didn't realise how many more sonic features there are under the hood of this synthesiser, in comparison to other interesting T6 videos I've watched on YT. Your movement to each feature path made it very clear to understand. It's amazing how this instrument generates very powerful sounds from the core, emitting sound waves that have precise building blocks within the waveform, able to blast out of the T6. Far out.. what a powerful machine from DSI->Sequential. Imagine connecting two T6 desktop synths in a series, having the advantage of playing 7ths with both hands simultaneously. Furthermore, the possibilities would be endless. Thanks for giving a very detailed engineering lesson. I found this video very interesting : ]

[@shane864]

Dave's parting gift was a new Memorymoog. So dope.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Not even close.

[@Redneck_Wizard]

Way better and more advanced than any Moog

[@cerebralkaos2385]

An excellent review as usual. You really know how to demonstrate the capabilities of these instruments!

[@Fluidstructure]

The Trigon sounds gorgeous! Honestly the only Dave Smith instrument thats got me interested since the Prophet 5 & VS. what a finale for Dave!

[@bitbotrecords]

Amazing sounds ❤

[@Ulvens]

Oh. What a dream synth, and that is just what it will be at over $4000. The Memorymoog is my #1. Thank you for the nice review!

[@christdolphin69]

$3,499. but yeah, too much for a n like me

[@Ulvens]

@@christdolphin69 In Norway the cheapest one is $4369

[@ozzy3ml]

@@Ulvens Den svir på pengepungen

[@davebellamy4867]

​@@UlvensPhew!

[@blankspace0000]

I have to say i tried this thing out at my local music store and out of the three sequential synths they had out for demo (p6, ob6 and this) i liked this one the best. Was not expecting that!

[@SpacehotelMusic]

I've owned all 3, still got OB-6 and Trigon-6. T6 is probably my favourite overall. had it a year and the sounds are sublime. OB-6 I also love though for its special sounds. Wasn't so bothered by P6 and sold it (and got Prophet 10)

[@kenb7540]

Bravo 👏👏. Great patches at the end too 👏👏👍

[@davebellamy4867]

5:11 The potentiometer options for the other two synths are JMP (JUMP), REL (RELATIVE) and PAS (PASS THROUGH). I prefer pass through usually.

[@ncapone87]

I thought I had too many Sequentials with a Prophet 10, Prophet 6 and Tempest, but this sounds amazing. It really does make sense to bring it closer to the Minimoog considering the similarities between the Prophet 5 and the Minimoog. This is just a further combination of those (filter, 3 oscillators,etc). I want one now.

[@VINYLCRATE]

Ha you just posted my wish list. I bought this hugely because of this review. Did you ever get your hands on one?

[@ncapone87]

@@VINYLCRATE no, unfortunately I haven't yet, but the Moog Muse seems like a worthy contender as well

[@borissh9932]

Outstanding sounds!

[@ztkspace8089]

A very capable, lush, kick ass synth. Nice one San Fran kru, and loopop.

[@davebellamy4867]

11:57 Your T6 has the same small second resonance peak that I saw in the Geosynths review.

[@gregkrukemeier2003]

This just rose to the top of the hitlist. Needs more cowbell in the outro of the demo. LOL.. Great Demo.

[@MetaIsland]

So much work put into these reviews... amazing

[@Somewhere_sometime_somehow]

This is my most desirable synth out there now. The sound demo's at the end sounds so good. The variation is really big too. It really has that moog musicality and depth.

[@davebellamy4867]

5:02 Really good review! I don't know why they didn't allow users to have parameter values displayed on the 3 digit LED display. Maybe to have an option for that. Not everyone would want it. I saw in a video that someone did a mod for an original Prophet-5 to do exactly that with the 2 digit LED display. Just very useful.

[@wedream2]

A neglected parameter on the Memorymoog, also unfortunatley neglected on the Trigon 6 is variable keyboard tracking of oscillator 3 (rather than just on or off). In low frequency mode, and key track on, the oscillator frequency will double every octave. This is too fast to use as an LFO to modulate PW of oscillators 1 and 2 for a string sound. With a rotary dial, instead of an on-off switch, the pitch tracking could be adjusted to double the frequency every 4 octaves, making a better modulation source. The OB8 has a keytrack parameter in page 2 that doubles the frequency every 4 octaves. Makes for very lush PWM strings. Similar variable keytracking can be done on the Hydrasynth in the mod matrix.

[@Individual_two]

Great demo & review of the Trigon-6. This sounds fantastic and I love the front panel controls layout. It is $3,500 and an expensive little beast. All that said, this have given me some GAS symptoms. Mind you, I need another synth like I need a second appendix...

[@deepsynths]

I've been very happy with this synth. I love my OB-6 but the Trigon-6 just gets things done in the studio and it's fast! I find sounds quickly that work in the mix, one after another. Good job on the video!

[@goodnightosaka]

Do you find that the OB6 is hard to blend into a mix?

[@deepsynths]

At first I felt it depended on the type of music you were recording. If it was for example a synth wave or 80's style track in general then no. Because it didn't matter then, ha,ha. However if it was a deep house track or pop style track that needed some synth support then sometimes yes. Overtime though I learned it more deeply and now don't experience that much. It just has a strong character to it which wants to be noticed, if it had a 24db filter on it then it would be easier perhaps to make adjustments. Thanks for watching!@@goodnightosaka

[@duncanmaclennan9624]

I had a memorymoog. The Moog One wasnt the same. This sounds much closer to the raw beauty of the MM. And with pitch stability and some lovely fx, looks like a modern classic 😛

[@SPAZZOID100]

This definitely has a stronger character than the One, but still pretty far from a Menormoog.

[@Chumbucket2010]

@@SPAZZOID100 ah I've had a memorymoog, and this is honestly pretty decently close - doesn't sound like pure electricity like the memorymoog does, but it still sounds great and will be a hell of a lot more reliable.

[@jamiepastman5594]

i toured with a Memorymoog for years. As soon as i heard the T6, it was like an old friend, it definitely has the MM vibe. And it tunes up - the MM never did, was a constant battle.

[@RayyMusik]

I think the GSMusic e7 sounds more like a Memorymoog than the T6 despite having only 2 oscillators (+subs). The e7 sounds lush and loose, even without a vintage knob; the T6 is too tight.

[@SolidtraxNL]

What a synth and review! - No words to add...

[@PaulBoos]

Thanks for this review. What a great synth - def on my radar!

[@wackerburg]

Interesting comments from all of you lucky OB-6 owners here 🙂 I've put my eyes onto the OB-6 lately, but THIS sounds awesome, too. *Very fine review again, Loopop!*

[@davebellamy4867]

OB6 is pretty much unique I think.

[@qaisbenjamin8238]

Thank u for what u do, u make things more fun and interesting for someone like me ,thank u.

[@gb4566]

very good demo and description !!!

[@jupitermarx]

Your videos are getting more and more enticing!! Creating more gear lust! 😊

[@Jason75913]

Incredible sound

[@xoio]

I have to say, your in-depth reviews are not only superbly detailed, but they also go a long way in actually explaining how instruments work. With this in mind, would you consider doing 'retro' reviews, if you manage to get your hands on older equipment. The Yamaha AN1x for example, or even the newer (but still over a decade old now) Studiologic Sledge, or the overlooked Korg Kingkorg as further examples?

[@FadedSignals]

I'm trying to save up, and get a Prophet 5 or 10 right now. I'm on the fence about getting the key versions. I have multiple controllers and sequencers, but the internet says to spend the extra 1k for the keys. I feel like being able to own more for less seems obvious, but I'm not entirely sure what to go for. I guess Sequential will eventually have a Trigon module. I plan on getting as many versions as I can. I love the Sequential sound. I have an Iridium keys, and it's beyond capable, but I'm not sure if it replaces the true Sequential sound. I love the sound of the 5-10. The 6 sounds amazing, but the 10 is kind of magical. Hopefully Sequential carries the torch for Dave, and continues the work that he started.

[@DeepSpaceus]

That is a great sounding synth. May get one in the future

[@tranquilityview9091]

A very pleasing and inviting overall sound with depth. So many new analog synths have a particular bland flat spot in the sound that's so wrong. I still hear it a tiny bit in this but much less. One step closer to that grand analog sound I'm searching for.

[@justinupchurch1773]

If only they could’ve made it sound as lush as the prophet 5, and put in analog effects

[@xfghffhfg]

Do you think your opinion will be held in a blind test?

[@gregalee]

There *is* now a standalone desktop version of the Trigon 6 and, like you speculated in the video, it's about $1000 less than the full controller version. For that price difference, an intriguing combo might be the Hydrasynth Deluxe and the Trigon 6 Desktop for only $700 more than a full Trigon 6 keyboard. Tempting…

[@zackcolbourne6921]

The patch at 1:17 is one of the craziest sounds I've ever heard come out of an analog synth.

[@Strepite]

Yep that is THE sound of Sequential synths imho. Creamy filter, and mellow mood.

[@lesliemakin]

Got a chance to try the Trigon this weekend at Rubadud Glasgow, spent an hour-ish with it. My first impression are the oscillations sound amazing, I thought the filter was a bit weak, the distortion was great. I kept the effects off as much as possible. I didn’t like the presets i tried much but found making sounds really easy, great sounds fall out of this synth. At 3k plus it is expensive and there are lots of options if you’re look to spend this amount of cash. Its worth playing one in a shop even just to get a listen. I think I prefer the OB6 or my fav just now the UDO Super 6. It it’s a great sounding synth so find a shop go visit and have a play.

[@mauchkimberly]

This machine sounds really nice to me. I wish I had room for a larger machine as I like this type keyboard.

[@robertsutton7949]

It would be wonderful if they brought out a 'Take 6' version of this.

[@Folk661]

Looks like a great jack of all trades.

[@MartinStuertzer]

Thank you for the excellent (as usual!) review! How would you compare the Trigon to the Moog One?

[@loopop]

Thanks! Wow that question is a whole video... I didn't compare them side by side - Moog One is way more flexible overall in terms of modulation, oscillators and filters, it's huge in comparison, has more voices and is multitimbral, and I think can get mostly to similar aggressive tones - though oddly it doesn't have a distortion unit (analog or digital) and doesn't have a chaotic feedback option. Obviously Moog One costs way more

[@v3lin3on]

@@loopopwe know specs are different. Hoping for your personal (yes, subjective) opinion on the sound. Thoughts?

[@loopop]

@@v3lin3on like I said I didn't compare them side by side but my personal subjective opinion without making that comparison is that any differences, if such may be, between the things they can both do (raw analog osc shapes, ladder filter) is immaterial compared to the other differences I mentioned above.

[@v3lin3on]

@@loopop You sound like a politician. 😳

[@loopop]

@@v3lin3on you’re truly unbelievable. I could have ignored your question, I take the time to respond, and you come back with that. Bravo for your friendly interaction

[@peterkadarmusic9728]

I am lucky enough to own a Memorymoog. It sounds incredible but I’m afraid to use it on a regular basis because I never know which day will be the day it stops working. This reminds me of it but in a modern and reliable context. I’m glad they did this. I don’t like the 4 octave range so if they release a module I’ll probably get it.

[@christopherpederson1021]

Quit being afraid.

[@peterkadarmusic9728]

@@christopherpederson1021 You're probably right. Mine is in good shape but every once in a while a voice will refuse to auto tune, etc. The concern about using it is compounded by the fact that the only synth repair place in the area that will work on one has a six month waiting list.

[@SPAZZOID100]

It does not sound like a MM.

[@peterkadarmusic9728]

Yeah but it still sounds damned good. I haven’t heard this in a while; it’s nice to revisit it.

[@supercompooper]

This really needed an additional dedicated Cowbell oscillator. Yeah.

[@danwentz]

In panel layout alone, it is very similar to the Memorymoog, can you pan oscillators?

[@Goettel]

Not individually, but it has pan spread.

[@chickberth]

I like this synth, good review, good sounds, it has the Memorymoog workflow style, at least on the surface. But I'll be keeping my Memorymoog, this does not sound like it, sounds very Sequential to my ears which isn't a bad thing but it's not a Memorymoog replacement.

[@andyanderson6455]

Love all these synths, however , the one MAJOR thing they are all forgetting is, what made the originals analogs sound so amazing was they were fairly narly in terms of tuning between the voices and therefore it sounded more like an analog instrument. These new renditions, I find are extremely perfect sounding.

[@justinupchurch1773]

So they included a vintage knob that defines the voices. I’m with you though, still clean compared to a prophet 5,10

[@davebellamy4867]

I think you're right but my early Prophet-6 isn't that tight in tuning and the voices sound different when you cycle through them, sometimes. Compared to an early Prophet-5, well, tight as a drum of course. Hearing Doctor Mix play that Oberheim 8 voice at Rosen Sound recently reminded me of how original analog sounds. Phew.

[@davebellamy4867]

10:04 Hexagon wave!😂👍

[@orchidsvoid]

Legendary reviewer reviews a synth from legendary company 😊

[@duncan-rmi]

I had a LAMM memorymoog for years... still miss it now, sold it when I was out of work. 😪 anyway, another thing that's missing from this synth, & more important than the mod section, is the ability to switch the RTZ off on the EGs. in fact, far too many synths are missing this feature, vital to smooth legato passages.

[@duncan-rmi]

I used the arpeggiator a LOT in my old prophet 2000 sampler; the 'assign' mode could be used as a basic sequencer & remembered up to 96 steps, iirc. I used to build sample patches with a 'dead zone' on one key so that I could put rests into the pattern. this should be but isn't in most arpeggiators.... user-defined silent note.

[@duncan-rmi]

patch morphing..... anyone remember the AN1X?

[@ktreier]

My hope had been Sequential would have developed a polyphonic Pro-3, and when I heard the name Trigon I was hoping what they had done, but this is more like a 3 oscillator Pro-6. It’s hard to see any reason to add this when I have a Polybrute (Analog) and a Summit (Hybrid). I still feel the Pro-3 is best synth to come out of the of the reborn DSI/Sequential and it will always stay in my setup, but despite the great (as always) demo by Loopop a Trigon will not be joining or replacing anything in my studio. To wrap up, of course, Dave Smith, the man will be missed.

[@thedarkestrainbow]

A poly Pro3 seemed like a no brainer to me. Apparently not.

[@craigmoran893]

@@thedarkestrainbow I agree - what a monster it would be

[@xfghffhfg]

it will be too costly for nerds

[@ktreier]

@@xfghffhfg I’m not sure about that. The R&D for the voice architecture of the Pro-3 is done.

[@xfghffhfg]

@@ktreier the cost of the poly evolver rack was three times the price of the desktop evolver but only 4 poly, its not the best example but the rack had just 2 knobs so it will serve my point, think about the cost of 6 voice pro-3? 8-6k? but for such expansive synth you will want at least 8 voice? so 10k? unless they figure “nerds” are better costumers than vintage seeker and move manufacturing to china it will probably not happen. I hope they would made a 4 voice poly desktop pro-3, but only you and me will buy it :)

[@gmo2932]

It be nice if you did a comparison between the trigon 6, prophet 6 and ob6 and compare the sounds In a simple neat and clear way.

[@visisydandthevoid]

Been waiting on the sonic state review,.. this is the next best thing 👍

[@eddievanheinous666]

Sonicstate's been slackin' 😆

[@MrStupidHead]

@Perisho Nobody on the reviewer scene is more prepared and insightful than Mr. Loopop

[@visisydandthevoid]

​@@MrStupidHead but I love watching Nick Batt geek out on synths

[@christoroppolo8742]

It’s so perfect 👽

[@fortheloveofnoise]

It might have been too hard to do, but I would have liked to see "Vintage" as one of the after touch options.

[@RayyMusik]

My pros: 1. 3 OSCs per voice, ladder filter (also 2-pole). 2. Excellent panel layout; IMO the most beautiful of the Sequential trio. 3. Well-known functionality; P6/OB6 owners won‘t need a manual at all. My cons: 4. Expennnnnnnnnnnsive! 5. Despite nearly a Memorymoog on paper, it sounds somewhat harsher, even without distortion/feedback, which the late Dave Smith seemed to have developed a passion for. But I primarily want lush, smooth pads. Listened to Matt Johnson‘s GS Music E7 demo yesterday; that‘s what I expect a ladder filter synth to sound! 6. Only 4 octaves and the same mediocre FX as its brothers.

[@VINYLCRATE]

I have one and the pads are beautiful. And lots of them. I use it alongside a Hydrasynth and I'm contemplating getting a Prophet 10 or another T6.

[@jumpingman8160]

at 1:18 were you playing Gorecki?

[@loopop]

No, it's a preset, but maybe they were!

[@jesse4o8]

Anyone else sick of fixed knobs on modern synths? I would love to see more analog synths with light up encoders like on the Hydrasynth or Nord Lead 3. I hate switching presets and not knowing what value each knob is set to. It makes sense if its a synth with no presets like the Grandmother.

[@pickyyeeter]

I'm with you - I'm a big fan of encoders over potentiometers That being said, encoders are digital by definition. It makes a lot more sense to use them on digital synths like the ones you mentioned than on analog ones

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I disagree. What I would like to see though is analog potentiometers with lights showing the current value.

[@ncapone87]

Pass-Thru pot mode is helpful for this. I know you can't see it at a glance but the knob won't change until you pass through the original value.

[@jesse4o8]

@@fortheloveofnoise That sounds perfect!

[@valdir7426]

absolutely agree. although some people took that to the next step and made a synth with motorized knobs (see the nina)

[@MadelnMachines]

It's cool to have a 3 osc poly. Is the LFO analog? I find it annoying how limited the modulation is on really expensive Sequential synths. Sure you can give up an oscillator maybe you don't want to. Yes, always having a quantized filter and makes it seem too digitally controlled rather than real analogue. is annoying too especially with limited modulation. Level compensation for the resonance would be great. What's up with all of the calculator screens too? It's the vintage sound people want not the vintage screens.

[@xfghffhfg]

This synth line from sequential is aimed at performers/keyboardist and purist (ob6,prophet6,trigon6) who prefer simpler modulations features, a simple screen that can be viewed in any lightning condition and can spend the higher price tag. Since its still dave smith design there are some unique and unexpected features but if you look for heavy modulation capabilities the other synths from sequantials (Prophet12/X/Take5/Rev2 and the glorious pro3) will serve you better.

[@collisiondevices]

Loved your vid ! thanks

[@t1merickson]

Sequential doing what Moog refuses to do. A modern memorymoog at a reasonable price. Moog seems allergic to the idea of an affordable poly moog

[@fortheloveofnoise]

They are afraid it will "devalue" the brand....oh well, there is a reason I own multiple DSI synths and nothing from Moog.

[@claycowartisamazing]

I want cv controllable desktop version. Sounds really good though. Has it's own flavor, and seemingly cuts through a mix.

[@valdir7426]

incredible how the modulation options are so limited on such an expensive synth like this. we're getting used to extensive modulation matrixes from the like of the (way cheaper) polybrute but yeah; one LFO; one polymod with very little control and that's it. I'm sure it sounds great and it's a design choice and all but still wouldn't want to spend so much for so little control. The prophet has at least a noise source you can add to the modulation. more agravating is the quantization of the filter; it's like the basics of what you expect from a substractive synth to be able to play the filter.

[@Dartagnan65]

I'm disappointed in the limitations as well, the weak modulation control, the single dedicated LFO. - The velocity buttons and kbd Tracking button should be dials... It's tone sounds interesting but I would not consider buying this synth. I love my Pro3 and will still hope for a multi-Pro3 though (that I probably can't afford).

[@lordundhimself1310]

It’s not a very strong effort from Sequential imho. I’d still get the Rev 2 over this

[@screamclown]

I have both, and when you hear them side by side you know why it's worth it. Trigon = BEEFY @@lordundhimself1310

[@oblitafier]

Some prefer the simplicity of older synths. There are plenty of other options out there if it's not your thing

[@TheHealingGrid]

Wish they made this in desktop module format 😊

[@BubbaSatori]

Same with the recent Korg’s.

[@Daphoid]

Maybe soon? From Page 8 "Using Poly Chain If you have two Trigon-6 synthesizers you can link them together with MIDI to increase the total available polyphony to 12 voices. We call this poly chaining. If you have a Trigon-6 keyboard and a Trigon-6 module, you will most likely use the keyboard as the master and the module as the slave."

[@micra6641]

They have a desktop module now

[@wiseoldfool]

Given Dave Smith's contribution to MIDI 1.0, this machine should have been the first MIDI 2.0 synth!

[@natemendelsohn8816]

Would love a loopop deep dive on the new ORHACK for organelle. you introduced me to Orac and Orac 2 so would be appropriate :) thanks for your work!!

[@greyanaroth]

I've owned 2 prophets. P08 and rev2. Both were poorly built even though they sounded amazing and had issues with corrosion. The voices always have some variation. I'm not sure if this is dodgy QC or a "vintage" vibe 🤷‍♂️ Too expensive for me. And after my experience I'm loathe to get another prophet. Although I may at long last bite the bullet and get the ob6. God that synth is godly

[@oblitafier]

Things may have changed, but quality control on the more expensive synthesisers (the Prophet 6 and OB-6 at the time) used to be better than the Rev 2

[@paulsarodh5460]

Rockin 🦜🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍🎸

[@ChristopherOrth]

With less features and distinctions between new analog synths, and climbing prices, I feel like we've seen this product category run it's course, and it's now moving squarely into the collector space.

[@Redneck_Wizard]

Lol ok bro

[@AlainHubert]

So far, after watching a few demos, I haven't heard anything that the REV2 can't produce. In fact, it sounds much more like a Sequential synth than a Moog synth. It seems to fail to capture that sound. And it's ironic since it's clearly what they were after with this project. Thanks for the demo and for sharing it.

[@xfghffhfg]

The number of excuses to persuade yourself you made the right decision are endless :)

[@AlainHubert]

@@xfghffhfg The Trigon 6 is gone, passed into oblivion as soon as it arrived.

[@xfghffhfg]

@@AlainHubert endless

[@VINYLCRATE]

Any of you here also own a Prophet 10? Would opt for a second Trigon to double your polyphony or keep your Prophet 10 if you had a choice?

[@LordoftheBadgers]

Hi. Can I buy 20 of them and polychain so that I can play jazz chords? I accept no less. Thank you.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

yes

[@LordoftheBadgers]

@@fortheloveofnoise thank you

[@nicogrubert]

Great video, as always. Thanks a lot! One question: If you have the Sequential REV-2, would you sell it and get the Trigon instead? Or do they pair very good together?

[@loopop]

Thanks! I make long videos to help you decide for yourself :) I think it's a personal decision of sound and interface - what inspires me may not work for you. It's tough choice - personally (which you shouldn't listen to!) I like the raw sound of Trigon 6 more, and the modulation and sequencer options of Rev2. You can't go wrong with either, and I'd probably pair them first with something more different (digital/sample based etc)

[@nabooka316]

I need it to be in a brushed aluminium casing

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

Sound a bit clean and looking at the oscilloscope it certainly looks very clean also. I have that in the box already

[@Pummelfay]

Looking forward to the new OPN album

[@MFitz12]

Most Sequential products respond to poly aftertouch via MIDI. I have not heard if that is true of the Trigon.

[@MFitz12]

@@acidlab9586 - Bummer. A curious omission.

[@MuzixMaker]

What's with the 4 octave keybeds?

[@anthonycotham4346]

Does this synth have the highest loopop pros to cons ratio? Do you have a spreadsheet you can post to the patreon? This is an important metric and we deserve to know.

[@loopop]

No spreadsheet, and thanks for supporting my Patreon! I don't really think the number of pros and cons matters, it's just a list of things I would want a friend considering a synth to consider. For example, price might be just one thing, but it's a big one! I wouldn't want a friend to count pros and cons and make a decision that way.

[@anthonycotham4346]

Looks like I got spreadsheetin to do! Time for me to dust off the old excel and start rewatching. Should have thought of this years ago… srsly tho it wouldn’t be for actual evaluation, just a silly dorky fan thing so the synth Reddits can meme about you (more than they already do). Xo

[@daniws1972]

Always great, thanks¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@mitchelstephen7536]

That reverb sounds vintage. Like a MIDIVERB II.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Another great vid from Sir Loopop. A sound reminded me of some Enya. Any suggestions on getting Enya type sounds on my Yamaha modx?

[@loopop]

Thanks! That's a whole video on its own way beyond the scope of a comment, but I'd recommend trying to break down the layers in her sounds and then put them back together with MODX elements that sound as close as possible to her sounds/music

[@BADDying]

I have the Take5 and, apart for the sixth voice and longer keyboard, it seems to have almost the same sounding capabilities only rearranged differently in the layout. Take5 lacks the 3rd oscillator but if you use it as an lfo, then trigon6 lack the sub-oscillator. Maybe I am wrong and did not understood the trigon...

[@xfghffhfg]

Much higher quality build, aimed at performers/keyboardists and purists

[@luismaior]

Can you get Minimoog style lead and basses on this?

[@loopop]

I play quite a few here. I believe yes but I've not compared them side by side.

[@Manmademadman]

Question: can you slap the Spring reverb (like the OB-6 and Prophet-6)?

[@loopop]

yes...

[@alanshewitt]

Reads this comment, makes this face 😮, goes to studio to turn on and slap P6. OMG.

[@mrdavies7894]

🎉

[@Musical.Maze.1]

I have to win the Lottery to buy all these great synths!

[@DuskyElectronics]

A bit off topic, but what software is making those lovely oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer displays? I'd love to have something that nice looking as a plug-in for my DAW.

[@loopop]

Hi, I use MOscilloscope and MAnalyzer by a company called Melda - they’re free with some limitations in the MFreeFXBundle. Occasionally I’ll use scopes by VCV

[@DuskyElectronics]

@@loopop Awesome! Thank you for the fast reply!

[@McN4styFilth]

We'll miss you Dave.

[@Silmarieni1]

Noob question: concretely, what exactly is synced between 2 oscillators when you press SYNC?

[@loopop]

Sync forces the cycle of osc 2 to restart every time osc 1 starts a new cycle. Because they're not at the same frequency, the cool sound is osc 2 yelling and making a big fuss about it :)

[@VINYLCRATE]

Does the menu accessibility change much between desktop and key versions akin to how the Hydrasynth does?

[@loopop]

no

[@VINYLCRATE]

You're the GOAT. Joining Patreon today!

[@loopop]

@@VINYLCRATEthanks ❤

[@PWMaarten]

A discrete circuit is build from discrete components, ie; transistors, resistors, capacitors etc. A circuit with IC’s is therefore not a discrete circuit.

[@PWMaarten]

@ghost mall This is incorrect. An IC (Integrated Circuit) can never be a component in a discrete circuit because an IC is build from discrete components. These are in fact mutualy esclusive. The Juno's don't all share the same architecture. For instance, the 106 has a single IC for the VCF and VCA (Roland's proprietary A1QH800170), but the 60 has an OTA (Operational Transconductance Amplifier) based filter build around the IR3109 (Also a Roland proprietary IC) and an OTA based VCA build around the BA662 (again, Roland proprietary). In both cases there are other (active) components around the IC's to make the complete circuit. So, None of these synths are discrete circuits and none of the Juno's have everything that makes up a voice on one IC.

[@connor_flanigan]

it could be a cell phone sized computer running a VST and no one would ever know

[@PWMaarten]

I don't know what too tell you. You can look up the definition of integrated circuits and/or discrete circuits. A DSP, CPU or CEM3394 (synth on a chip) ar integrated circuits but so is an OpAmp.