UDO Audio Super Gemini - Presentation Sonic LAB

[@sonicstate]

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[@andyjones760]

I can't think of another CEO who's i) as passionate about his products, ii) so able to demonstrate them properly and engagingly, iii) so clearly an excellent engineer, iv) so obsessed about quality and useability, v) thinks about future serviceability, etc etc. Most impressive.

[@hb-fc3jj]

Bob Moog? Alan Pearlman? Tom Oberheim? Dave Smith? Yeah, hardly any..😅

[@inputmonitor]

@@hb-fc3jj I guess he refers to the present day and time.

[@andyjones760]

​@@hb-fc3jjI stand by what I said...

[@MePeterNicholls]

@@hb-fc3jj sadly, they’ve been and gone

[@Pepijn_a.k.a._Akikaze]

George Hearn is a better player than the legendary synth designer mentioned.

[@nomasters]

If the quality of a synth is directly proportional to the number of different happy synth gurns that come out of Nick during a presentation, this must be the greatest synth made in a very long time.

[@kadiummusic]

Polybrute?

[@ArkaHtun]

I clocked that too ...

[@alanshewitt]

Being from the US, I’d never heard the term “gurn” prior to this comment (in fact, autocorrect wanted to make that “burn”), and after a quick google search, my appreciation of British culture has expanded a bit

[@koumospecial]

@@kadiummusic nah… :)

[@rjthompsonmusic]

Very fortunate to have one of the first units in the UK, and it is PHENOMENAL. From bread and butter sounds all the way up to crazy soundscapes... it's just exquisite. A masterpiece.

[@AndyVonal]

Green with envy does not cover it....!!!!

[@theshillpill6937]

How does it stack up against other synths like the OBx8

[@harrybongo3973]

Mine arrived today haven't even switched it on yet

[@rjthompsonmusic]

@@AndyVonalif you get chance to try one, you’ll be blown away 👍

[@rjthompsonmusic]

@@theshillpill6937OB-X8 is great but very much THAT sound. The Super Gemini is my favourite by far…hugely versatile and very inspiring to sit in front of and create.

[@mrdavies7894]

I love how George Hearn answers Nick by just playing and demonstrating. :)

[@kierenmoore3236]

It comes across as rude - and even childish, right at the end. Dude stuck a Summit and a Hydrasynth together. It’s not like he invented a lush new filter-type, or the world’s first programmable fully-analog poly-synth, or MIDI … but he sure acts like it. Super 6 and Gemini are overhyped and overpriced. But, good luck to him!

[@kgbinfo]

I’m going to have to get one of these eventually. Everyone always says “poly aftertouch is a gimmick” or “only virtuoso keyboardists can pull it off”, but in my experience with synths like the Osmose and Ensoniq SQ-80, that is simply not true. I am far from a virtuoso keyboardist, and within the first ten minutes I spent with an Osmose, I was already getting the hang of bending individual notes up and down or introducing vibrato on a single note. Of course there is technique involved, but I found that it came naturally, and wasn’t something I had to think about while doing it. It just sort of happened, and I think that’s a testament to good instrument design in some ways, but also our brains know what they want to hear and I think our hands can act on that before we even realize what’s going on.

[@Wagoo]

Totally agree with you - simple things can be so much more expressive

[@GizzyDillespee]

Yeah if you want to add polyphonic expression to your playing, you don't need to be a better keyboard player than you are right now. You just end up paying more attention to the pressure you place with each finger, while you continue playing at whatever level you played before. That's talking about polyphonic aftertouch, and the "z-dimesnsion" on Osmose/Continuum. With those latter instruments, pitch precision can take some extra practice (x-dimension, IOW left to right pitch instabilities). The pressure dimension is easy, especially when it's like Super Gemini, where it's simply a velocity per key, and polyphonic aftertouch.

[@axs203]

You can't go wrong with that Space 1999 white and orange look it never looks bad

[@Daphoid]

It'll go nice with TE's new EP-133 sampler on your desk. Fun!

[@GizzyDillespee]

2032 spouse: "Funny, I don't remember you buying a yellow & orange synth?" "It's khaki..." "I know it's tacky." "It used to look like a creamsicle." "Now it's Halloween candy corn." "Still sounds lovely." "True, that."

[@ianskinner633]

Love that show, and you're super right

[@browe]

@@ianskinner633 "This Episode... This Episode..." Moonbase Alpha, the Eagles... rad.

[@stinkypete9070]

@@Daphoid It's almost as if the space on the top left was made for that haha

[@Konnekta]

Nick's expression at 18.56 tells you everything you need to know about this synth. Amazing work George

[@CRayBeats]

I think it was kind of rude he never answered the questions but hey he's lost in the sound I guess..

[@X22GJP]

@@CRayBeats I don't think he ignores the question, he did the same thing with Jack in Andertons...just gets lost in the sound.

[@3tree]

Gotta be a Florian gif right there!

[@NicolasKaniak]

This is what a modern take on the CS80 would be like

[@kierenmoore3236]

Just without the heft / VCOs / sound, lol

[@Bendy2K]

Well done, George. This instrument is absolutely sublime. Looking forward to welcoming one into my studio!

[@StefVR]

Bob Moog, Dave Smith... Soon George Hearn to be added to the list of legends...

[@dingbatjack1234]

Take it easy…

[@X22GJP]

@@dingbatjack1234 Back at ya', everybody is entitled to their opinion.

[@dingbatjack1234]

@@X22GJPBack at YOU

[@davidcole1362]

I was just going to say that same comment. I know it’s early in his synth manufacturing journey to be on that list, but his pure love and enthusiasm for these wonderful machines is just infectious and wonderful to see. Ps don’t forget Tom!!

[@Simbor-rh1dj]

Instead of being just western centric, don’t forget to add Ikutaro kakehashi, toshifumi kunimoto, tsutomu katoh etc.

[@fireworkboy]

UDO's George is British engineering gold... proper 'racing car out of a shed' romantic. Helps that he's so damn musical!

[@kurtyhearty]

Well, he´s norwegian after all, and I love that

[@AntonioOliveira-em4cd]

Thank you so very much for this video! It helped me deciding on purchasing this amazing instrument! Congrats UDO! You guys are changing the game!

[@retouchuk]

It's one of the nicest synths ever made, in my opinion.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

To be fair, I think it is perfectly accurate to say your statement is a fact and not an opinion.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Good controls (except the horrible mod-stick). Sounds bright …. but then, imagine the price of this thing, if it had analog oscillators … lol. It’s bad enough, as it is!

[@daniel_mana]

agree

[@Dubsteppah]

It's as aesthetically beautiful as it is beautiful sounding.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Yep, lol. But not in a great way.

[@GurtTarctor]

IMO a truly momentus release in the history of synthesisers. To me this thing is almost indistinguishable from magic.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

It has the power of Zeus.

[@brandonlewis5444]

I’m 5min in and can feel and hear that George has learned to play this thing even more since the first demos. Lovely.

[@andyisacsson7503]

I’ve never seen another synth designer enjoying his own products so much - good sign

[@montazownianr1]

expressive touch e, also Eric from Omnishphere

[@andreievkalupniek5717]

This synth is just amazing.

[@EannaButler]

Goodness me. Beautiful. Well done Mr. Hearn, you and your team have done an exceptional job. 👍 This, and a Take-5... Sell it all!

[@michaelfeiner]

That thing… sounds gorgeous!!! Congratulations UDO Audio!

[@Winterdagen]

Sounds and looks absolutely incredible!

[@Naotaku]

I could listen to George's demos all day.

[@devinbelangermusic]

Oh man I wanna get my hands on one of these so bad!

[@jetlag_beats]

The overall character of the synth's sound is amazing. It has this sort of softness to it, in which all the sounds and characteristics are drenched. Very beautiful design too! 🥰

[@bigmanlizard7326]

said it the first time i heard and any time i hear it.. this is one of the best poly synths ever

[@obshaky]

Gorgeous instrument... and not cheap. Like you could sell everything in that shelf in the background and still be a few hundred quid short eh? But still absolutely worth it. Great job UDO, a king has been born.

[@buzzfunk]

TO be honest, the Moog one is wayyy more expensive and id rather buy this one. :)

[@kierenmoore3236]

UDOs are way overpriced, for FPGA + Analog Filter hybrids … tho’ maybe you have to pay extra for the word Binaural, instead of Stereo … lol

[@final_mile_music9713]

A simple concept beautifully executed 👏

[@AlekVila]

I love this!

[@Oceanwireaudio]

A remarkable instrument, a great time for synthesiser players.

[@BlisterHiker]

So cool! I wish some major brands had awakened that kind of creativity and enthusiasm! It sounds fantastic and expressive! 🙂

[@grindhouseglitch]

The patch in the opening is so beautiful!

[@billybartcody3591]

Currently THE most desirable synthesizer in the world, by my estimation. Gorgeous instrument.

[@kierenmoore3236]

lol, wut

[@billybartcody3591]

@@kierenmoore3236 brain damage?

[@simongrant3568]

Fantastic sound!!!

[@hoagy_ytfc]

I just ordered one, should get it at the weekend, yay.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Andertons are still listing stock available as of now (early 24th Nov 23), for what it's worth. For delivery on Monday. (I don't work for them or anything, just saying that stock is available)

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Picked it up yesterday (Saturday). Not much housework is getting done this weekend!

[@dougjamesberwick2625]

Got mine from Andertons last week. What a synth! Zero regrets

[@Denise.Taylorx88]

I have to have this!!! They are on back order, but as soon as one is available... OMG. Lovely presentation and I can't wait to create music with one in the future.

[@gizka6816]

sounds incredible, just so clean

[@GuitarzanPete]

Good lord this thing sounds amazing

[@matteogazzolo1]

Seems like a sound design heaven and a super playable instrument. I wish I could have one, one day.

[@PhotonSCX]

Eyy up, a competent workstation with easy programmability and no display - they are certainly rare enough to be worth a shout! With aftertouch, they could actually replace a 90s one, if they have programmability beyond envelope (phase/chorus, layering and "chiff"). Layering, check. So very promising indeed despite a kind of nervous demonstration with lots of "so, yeah". And I absolutely adore the return of the performance section on the left...

[@galaxiesmerge_original]

I received my Super Gemini. The service and support from UDO is AMAZING! Also, as a CS80 owner, I was delighted to see how incredibly easy it is to open, with the lid up and to see the insides or service the insides of this remarkable keyboard - it is really the upgraded dream-synth for CS80 owners and those who wished they could have a CS80 -- I can assure you as an owner that this synth does everything the CS80 could do and so much more. The only other synth on the market today that can compete in terms of quality is the John Bowen Solaris but it is fully digital while the Super Gemini provides that complement of the rich creamy analog filters. George and Ben Hearn: Great Jobs!!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

CS80 doesn’t sound that bad.

[@krystiankrewniak]

Vangelis would love this ❤ Beautiful

[@dizzy_d_4575]

It sounds like a pedal steel in the best way possible. Very unique and cool.

[@realmsofficialmusic1398]

Just beautiful

[@Tvaroh]

I cried at 8:20, this is The Synth! Congrats to the UDO team.

[@dudfaz]

Lovely moment at 6:48

[@ingolf7411]

A wonderful synthesiser and a passionate George Hearn.

[@saxmidiman]

Best synth demo EVER!!!

[@dazzjazz]

Sounds gorgeous.

[@TheMurrblake]

If in US do you have to send back to UK for repairs?

[@lolhleplol]

sweet jeebus, ok, this i will put an order for tomorrow

[@daniel_mana]

this is a beast ane I want it!

[@stormchildful]

sounds beautiful in my ears

[@1963pyros]

Lovely! Well done in creating this.

[@andyjones760]

Just heard mine's being shipped today 😊

[@KareemElMorr]

I would love to see a UDO take on a drum machine / drum synth. That could be very exciting as well!

[@friendwithin]

I love listening to George play.

[@MikeLindup42]

What a fabulous introduction to a magnificent synth. George is irrepressible, and the best keyboards/pianos are always the ones you just wanna keep playing. If Blade Runner made synths….

[@bcbudrecords]

Wow ... my potential big synth purchase was the Dekards Dream mk2 but after seeing this I've changed my mind .... this thing is incredible !

[@davidbanner9001]

It's just glorious.

[@tomheylen]

I'm in love with this instrument. Good lord. It isn't cheap, but it's a very fair price imo.

[@kierenmoore3236]

lol, wut. How? It’s FPGA oscillators. It’s well over double the price of a Summit.

[@newignis]

I have Summit and the Gemini. They both have their own value. The keyboard of the Gemini is my cup of tea. The dual layer immediacy of the Gemini wins over the flexibility of the Summit. It isn’t as deep as a Summit, but the concept of not being able to menu dive forces you to learn the instrument in a way we are not used to anymore. And the sound of the oscillators is different allthough both are FPGA based. I’m not sure yet I’ll keep the Summit. But the Gemini stays. There is something emotional about its sounds I do not experience on a Summit

[@HonorV2ultimate1tb]

i have a dumb question cos i am a beginners beginner.....how do you select a preset without a screen.... or...are there presets on this synth?..

[@dougjamesberwick2625]

There's a couple of keys to select for either performance or patch.

[@positronalpha]

I have a Hydrasynth Deluxe, a Peak, a Moog Model D and a number of other machines, and I'm able to combine them into a single voice... I don't have the space for this fantastic machine, I can't really play and I don't need it - but I _need_ it. What a beast. I need to build a bigger synth cave.

[@xiaoxia5]

can always wish for a desktop version.

[@positronalpha]

@@xiaoxia5 Will probably not happen, but yeah, that purchase I could potentially rationalize :).

[@DrJ3RK8]

Start digging!!!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

Gemini is basically a Summit plus a Hydrasynth … except, you could have both those synths, for considerably less money - lol

[@mentalmikebeats]

The moment the summit met the Hydrasynth deluxe.

[@kierenmoore3236]

You could own both, for significantly less than the price of the Gemini - lol

[@asynchronicity]

This is a top shelf synth💪

[@kierenmoore3236]

Better hope that shelf doesn’t break - this thing would kill you instantly, lol. It’s so big/deep - how heavy is it?!

[@mwarsell]

How do u get any work done, George? lol

[@RayyMusik]

Best demo so far. And yes, I want it. 🤩

[@s.kxx1956]

This is now on my list ! The never ending list of kit !

[@kadiummusic]

Sounds nice but doesn't have that instant wow factor that the Polybrute does. Can't quite put my finger on it. 🤔

[@Gainn]

It's delicious.

[@Robguitarjarvis]

Amazing !!! Can’t wait for a sounds only demo, Jexus would be good for that I’ll bet!!

[@clivechandler8817]

Does he ever let anyone else have a go on his udo super gemini.🤔 😳

[@Nomzai]

@@clivechandler8817 there are tons of videos of people using his two synths in front of him at conventions and such.

[@Jin-Hu]

I used to really want a Moog one, but I NEED a Super Gemini

[@RichardGroulx]

This sounds soooooo good!

[@ChrisWilger-co3jv]

Outstanding awesone kind of a soundmonster. Wow!!!

[@inter-linked]

George is one of the nicest guys you’ll find in this sphere.

[@DoctorRevers]

My dream synth right now.

[@charlesgarrett3283]

I can feel a fire sale of gear coming on to finance the purchase of this truly magnificent instrument.

[@Music-Gear]

MPO, best sounding, looking, hands on Synth in the last 20yrs.

[@gcfddddfhhhhhhfrre]

instant Gas on this Beauty🎉

[@jarkmodels]

just imagine the Super Gemini in the hands of Vangelis...that would've been amazing!

[@subs4794]

Nothing would happen in the hands Vangelis 💀 but he would make for a newsworthy prop.

[@Wagoo]

@@subs4794not a very tasteful comment 🤦‍♀️ The fact Vangelis had a Hydrasynth in his final studio pics is all you need to know, really.. it’s a great shame he missed out on things like Osmose, Quantum V2, Super Gemini, Montage M8x and Aodyo Anyma Omega. He would have been having a whale of a time for sure, after waiting all these years

[@subs4794]

​@@Wagoo For some reasons I doubt you're able to speak or predict dead persons future art. So I'll go by what I heard by Klaus Schulze and Vangelis in their early music/gear versus their more recent output. In my humble opinion, their modern music/gear material was boring AF.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Vangelis couldn’t have improved its basic tone, tho’ …

[@TheadventuresofMrTibbs]

Mine is on the way!❤❤❤

[@yove2934]

Such a beast and beauty!

[@HaroldMaude]

That guy has a unique way about him, amazing demo.

[@mmhcreates]

Can the ribbon controller be controlled by a pedal? Allowing for two handed play, and a foot for the ribbon.

[@BrunoWiebelt]

best synth for a long time

[@lesliemakin]

Brilliant - What a great sounding synth and I’m sure UDO sell loads of them . I’m hoping Signal Sounds in Glasgow get one so I can try one too.

[@koumospecial]

C R A Z Y !!!!!!! 🌋

[@thomasyon4332]

Merci beaucoup George and Nick. I desire your synths so much.. as a way to work..

[@gcfddddfhhhhhhfrre]

Great presentation🎶

[@kierenmoore3236]

Does he ever let anyone else play it? lol

[@DavidGilden]

Sounds Absolutely Massive!

[@diderichlangmannen]

What a fantastic instrument.

[@devmiles]

What a beast of a synth!

[@AngMoKio8]

Wonderful instrument. Just one question: the reverb is external, right?

[@rjthompsonmusic]

There’s no reverb on this demo. If you hear anything like that, it’ll be the delay.

[@86Ivar]

Should have gotten mine by now. Any production delays?

[@runarmagnusson]

Oh My God! 😮

[@AndrewLeSynt]

Cool Layout!!! The Sound makes it worth to go back and buy Hardware instead of those schit Plugins which are bugged and after a few years not useable anymore because the OS systems go further... Congratz! Love the Synth!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

Sounds worse than the best plugins

[@synthtitan9523]

Looks and sounds nice. However, the Hydrasynth Deluxe is quite the match especially for its price.

[@StopTheWorld.I.WantToGetOff]

If I hadn’t already got a Deluxe and a Polybrute this would have definitely been on the shopping list.

[@kierenmoore3236]

I’d prefer the Hydrasynth Deluxe, and pocketimg all the change.

[@StopTheWorld.I.WantToGetOff]

@@kierenmoore3236 Polybrute’s A B morphing and plugin integration just can’t be done in the Deluxe. Just like the Deluxe can do things the Poly can’t. I wish that ASM would make a plugin controller though. I don’t understand why they didn’t.

[@mistervalentin8396]

Maybe someone here can confirm - are the faders the shorter variety (like the Super Six desktop) or the longer ones like the Super Six keyboard?

[@ArkaHtun]

yes there more like the desktops

[@GizzyDillespee]

Shorter throw faders like on the desktop, unfortunately. It looks like longer ones would've fit, too.

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@GizzyDillespee That sucks

[@QuestionMarkComposer]

Great instrument. Very attractive.