UDO Audio Super Gemini - Presentation Sonic LAB

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Always a pleasure to spend time in the company of George Hearn from UDO Audio, and especially as he brought the production ready Super Gemini poly synth with him.
The Super Gemini is now officially shipping, units are leaving the buillding and soon the 20 voice (10 in binaural mode) FPGA oscillator equipped synth will be making its way into the hands of those lucky folks whov'e ordered one.
Two FPGA oscillators per voice, (with 3rd trackable LFO), Analogue filter, analogue VCA with two discrete synth layers that can be played in two 5 voice each (binaural oscillator mode), or 10 voice per synth, each with discrete controls and chorus/delay FX.
In the hands of George it sounds wonderful, - in fact if you are an upper tier supporter, we've posted some additional playing in another post to whet your whistle.
Its not cheap, ut you do get a heck of a lot of synthesizer for your money..
Super Gemini is shipping and available now priced at £3799 from all good retailers.
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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.

[@NicolasKaniak]

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

[@kierenmoore3236]

Just without the heft / VCOs / sound, lol

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@retouchuk]

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

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

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

[@final_mile_music9713]

A simple concept beautifully executed 👏

[@andyisacsson7503]

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

[@montazownianr1]

expressive touch e, also Eric from Omnishphere

[@simongrant3568]

Fantastic sound!!!

[@Dubsteppah]

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

[@kierenmoore3236]

Yep, lol. But not in a great way.

[@michaelfeiner]

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

[@andreievkalupniek5717]

This synth is just amazing.

[@Winterdagen]

Sounds and looks absolutely incredible!

[@Bendy2K]

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

[@GurtTarctor]

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

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

It has the power of Zeus.

[@SynthgodXXX]

Such a cool synthesizer! Super tempted to get one!

[@AlekVila]

I love this!

[@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.

[@Naotaku]

I could listen to George's demos all day.

[@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!

[@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! 🥰

[@clivechandler8817]

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

[@gizka6816]

sounds incredible, just so clean

[@bigmanlizard7326]

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

[@ChristopherGwinn]

The patch in the opening is so beautiful!

[@RichardGroulx]

This sounds soooooo good!

[@daniel_mana]

this is a beast ane I want it!

[@dazzjazz]

Sounds gorgeous.

[@1963pyros]

Lovely! Well done in creating this.

[@GuitarzanPete]

Good lord this thing sounds amazing

[@BlisterHiker]

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

[@saxmidiman]

Best synth demo EVER!!!

[@Oceanwireaudio]

A remarkable instrument, a great time for synthesiser players.

[@stormchildful]

sounds beautiful in my ears

[@RayyMusik]

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

[@ingolf7411]

A wonderful synthesiser and a passionate George Hearn.

[@davidbanner9001]

It's just glorious.

[@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

[@matteogazzolo1]

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

[@krystiankrewniak]

Vangelis would love this ❤ Beautiful

[@friendwithin]

I love listening to George play.

[@AndyVonal]

If a Jupiter 8 and a CS80 had a love-child....

[@kierenmoore3236]

No - it’s not fully analog … A CS-80 and a Jupiter-80, maybe …

[@UberOcelot]

@@kierenmoore3236 It's the oscillators that are digital which really just means they are high resolution, the rest of the audio pipeline is analog. So this purity really doesn't mean anything anymore. Even the Moog One is hybrid. What makes things sound fat is the filters not the oscillator.

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@UberOcelot I own fully analogs, hybrids (eg Summit, which has ‘high-res’ FPGA digital oscillators) and digitals (vintage/early VAs and modern - there’s big difference there, too) … and it definitely makes a difference having analog oscillators, or not (moreover, which type of analog oscillators makes a huge difference, eg DCO vs VCO). You might prefer one or another. But it definitely makes a difference, and often a big one, IMHO and that of many others. I was a vintage blues guitar tone-hound, before I got into synths … so perhaps that makes a difference (I’m sure it does) … 🤷🏻‍♂️. I wish I’d got into synths earlier, though - when I could have picked up some great ones, dirt cheap!

[@DavidGilden]

Sounds Absolutely Massive!

[@dizzy_d_4575]

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

[@MilesAwayOfficial]

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

[@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?!

[@realmsofficialmusic1398]

Just beautiful

[@dudfaz]

Lovely moment at 6:48

[@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.

[@lovedaybebe5881]

Gorgeous 🙏 just gorgeous

[@ChrisWilger-co3jv]

Outstanding awesone kind of a soundmonster. Wow!!!

[@BrunoWiebelt]

best synth for a long time

[@DoctorRevers]

My dream synth right now.

[@yove2934]

Such a beast and beauty!

[@andyjones760]

Just heard mine's being shipped today 😊

[@eyeinthesky5168]

Great presentation🎶

[@kierenmoore3236]

Does he ever let anyone else play it? lol

[@s.kxx1956]

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

[@cldbrbn6070]

Beautiful

[@runarmagnusson]

Oh My God! 😮

[@TheadventuresofMrTibbs]

Mine is on the way!❤❤❤

[@deanlopez1978]

Stunning synth 🤤

[@diderichlangmannen]

What a fantastic instrument.

[@lolhleplol]

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

[@stijncole_composer]

Holy S***!

[@devmiles]

What a beast of a synth!

[@toi_techno]

Amazing machine

[@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 !

[@MaEasy_official]

It‘s a gem. 👽

[@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

[@eyeinthesky5168]

instant Gas on this Beauty🎉

[@InnerVisions68]

Must-buy 🥰

[@Robguitarjarvis]

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

[@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...

[@Gainn]

It's delicious.

[@QuestionMarkComposer]

Great instrument. Very attractive.

[@mentalmikebeats]

The moment the summit met the Hydrasynth deluxe.

[@kierenmoore3236]

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

[@Marco-ek8wu]

Great job UDO. Sounds wonderful. Similar in colour to the new TE sampler btw. 😎

[@Music-Gear]

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

[@KareemElMorr]

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

[@christoroppolo8742]

My next synth👽

[@billybartcody3591]

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

[@kierenmoore3236]

lol, wut

[@billybartcody3591]

@@kierenmoore3236 brain damage?

[@Jin-Hu]

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

[@issiewizzie]

saving ...saving and selling the , wife , and mother in-law

[@thomasyon4332]

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

[@inter-linked]

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

[@OfficialTragicBeatz]

I've literally been waiting on this video😩🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿. I hope they showcase something that justifies that price tag and makes it stand out‼️

[@Daphoid]

If you've gotten to the end (and personal opinion of course) - but I believe they have.

[@OfficialTragicBeatz]

@@Daphoid After getting to the end, I agree that they have.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Nope

[@atuanoiniin]

Just goddamn

[@nathanbell6962]

Im watching this to get tips on playing from George, hes a wizard

[@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.

[@86Ivar]

Should have gotten mine by now. Any production delays?

[@user-rs7mo8xf2o]

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

[@pcuimac]

Forbidden Planet synth!

[@Jason75913]

That opening lick sounds very familiar.

[@TrueToTheCraft]

UDO Smashed it as per