UDO Super 6 Binaural Hybrid Polysynth Sounds

[@PerfectCircuit]

Snag a Super 6 here : bit.ly/3oDWJIn Read more about the Super 6 on our blog here : bit.ly/3zF9rNt

[@SethJohn]

This thing looks and sounds like an instant classic.

[@8bitDude0]

Well it might look like a classic cause it seems like it's taken quite a bit of inspiration from the Juno on it's appearance!

[@SPAZZOID100]

honeypot sounds 100 times better though.

[@danselmix]

yes, but not in this demo

[@jeffwackenthal7725]

The"2020 Juno 6."

[@NatLifeSounds]

absolutely, just like Jupiter

[@intheblink]

I know I’ve left a similar comment in the past, but you guys have really come a long way in your synth demos. They’ve always looked good, but now they sound really great, too. I appreciate the care and attention that is given to playing things that are melodically and harmonically interesting. A lot of synth demos end up just sounding like unorganized, unpleasant noise because the person doing the demo is only concerned with what the synth is technically capable of. I much prefer these types of demos.

[@PerfectCircuit]

Thanks

[@machettman]

This is what you call refinement of quality. Doesnt need a billion LFOS and modular capabilities.. it takes a new approach and does what it does VERY well. I just wish it wasnt so damn expensive lolll

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

Sounds gorgeously spacious and dynamic. Excellent demo too!! ❤️

[@PerfectCircuit]

Thanks!

[@llittlegreyhound]

I would love to hear you play with this. Your performances are always something special and I believe this can create some interesting sonic soundscapes.

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

Napoleon M. ❤️ Thank you! This is a really beautiful sounding synthesizer! I’d love to eventually give one a workout.

[@pablumpicasso9207]

When synth royalty is bestowing compliments, that means it’s a synth worth checking out! I so want one of these but I’d have to part with either a Quantum, Moog One, or Prophet X...

[@rosscogiordano1796]

@@pablumpicasso9207 dude, have you seen her on Guitar?! *jaw dropping stuff* I think every synth manufacturer on earth should send her their latest release (and for keeps) so she can make a composition with it. I particularly would like to hear Lisa do extended plays with the Sub 37 and Matrix Brute.

[@mattsmith1440]

This seems to me one of the best Super 6 demos on YT. Lovely synth too.

[@thefool2007]

Oh the analog ingenuity and the sonic palette! This is like a Jupiter but super duper charged. This is a genius-level engineered instrument.

[@32herz]

9:09 that dirt on note attacks is the thing most synth makers seem to forget, it is one thing that makes sounds tick. For example good old SH-101 goes all snippitysnap on note-ons and that is the thing that gives it a big part of its character

[@ArthurMcGDM]

snippitysnap 😂

[@pablumpicasso9207]

That’s just from having the VCA attack knob/slider all the way down...

[@SpaceDisease]

@@pablumpicasso9207 yes but some are clickier than others....

[@32herz]

this x10000 !

[@spazkong]

The opening piece of music in this demo is absolutely lovely. I could listen to a whole album full of that. I'll even learn to play it when my Super 6 arrives, whenever that will be.

[@trevor4835]

I thought the same. I wish it kept going

[@electricsnut]

The sounds this thing can produce! So unique especially for a modern synth, real character and endless possibilities.

[@tambian9130]

A short story about happiness. Once upon a time there was a Super 6 - i bought one. The End :)

[@tuneboyz5634]

Lucky you

[@tambian9130]

@@tuneboyz5634 i wish it was luck - work hard, save harder more like.

[@EnCrypticon23x]

@@tambian9130 Makes it that much more rewarding to own one though. :)

[@tamjames1496]

@@EnCrypticon23x Absolutely. I wanted one, put the time in at work. At the end of every month I paid all my bills and what I had left over I saved.. 6 months later it was mine 😁... And the moral of this is..... Anyone can do this if you want something bad enough 😉

[@caleb4728]

@@tamjames1496 Its not being shipped yet though correct? Your referring to pre order?

[@Sam_Utah]

The price point might hold down sales volume at first but it looks like a must have, or as Wayne said "oh yes, it will be mine"

[@neonether]

She will be mine, again.

[@argiopeMusic]

This makes me want more ears around my head.

[@TomAndreen]

To be painfully honest, none of the previously released demos has really sold me on this synthesizer for some reason. And that's kind of a relief, because let's be honest it's not really cheap. But gosh darn it, after watching this demo I want it more than anything. Well done! 🌲❤️

[@cellardoreproductions]

TomAndreen I couldn’t recommend it enough if you’re looking for a powerful poly synth.

[@tsuobachi]

This is as good as a synth can sound. I hope they make a module of it though.

[@SkeleMusic]

They did! $2399

[@RundFyrkant]

It's sounds so good without any outboards or extras. Top 3 of my all time favorite polysynths!

[@bananku]

RundFyrkant Just curious.. what are the other 2?

[@1980VINZ]

Yes what are the others?? 😊

[@1980VINZ]

(On my side I’m about to buy an ASM Hydrasynth and an DSI Pro Sequential 3 but still doubting about my choice, it’s a lot of money)

[@tommyg5095]

@@1980VINZ I have both ASM HYDRA, and Seq. Pro 3..... I am ordering this in about 1 month , gotta save a little more and pay cash...

[@TheUnfinishedSynth]

The only thing I don't like about this video is that it reminds me that mine still hasn't arrive yet! Sounds superb.

[@emaxhd]

the aesthetics of this video are satisfying

[@trevorgrommet4654]

I am going to save my money for this synth. yup.

[@jasonmcgary]

I got too impatient and bought a prophet 6.i will still probably get one of these.i wish it had split abilities maybe a firmware down the line.awesome synth crazy spacious sound.

[@auxorion]

If you set it to unison, and put the Stereo knob to 100%, you technically have a double-tracked Prophet. Plus the distortion/fx are stereo. P6 is a very powerful synth, while retaining its simplicity.

[@sonicneutronic]

I prefer the Prophet 6 so for me your impatience has paid off. Now pair it with a Pro-3 and you will be beyond happy.

[@auxorion]

@@sonicneutronic The Pro-3 is sooo tempting. And yeah it would pair amazingly with the Prophet 6.

[@sonicneutronic]

@@auxorion I have a few nice synths, but the Pro-3 + Prophet 6 combo is now my favorite by far.. Must not neglect the rest...lol

[@jasonmcgary]

@@sonicneutronic thats what i am thinking the best of both worlds

[@tianxing7795]

OST machine. Love the sounds.

[@stitchedmeup]

please create a rack version with a plugin editor, and you have a winner on your hands - We have too many keyboards as the manufacturers are not making rack versions anymore e.g. Nord, Moog, DSI, Roland, Yamaha, etc...

[@DaT0nkee]

Unfortunatelly the whole concept behind this synth is against the whole concepct of the rack.

[@stitchedmeup]

@@DaT0nkee Racks have been developed in many different ways - UDO would fit. Look at Moog RME, Roland and the programmers, Oberheim racks, etc...analog gear, digitally controlled - huge market.

[@McEnroe911]

@@stitchedmeup obviously not a huge market or else all those companies would be making rack versions as well...

[@dmomcilovic9185]

StitchedUp SideTracked , too many desk top units cluttering endless tables, no more space. Why no racks anymore??

[@pablumpicasso9207]

I haven’t been this excited about a synth sinc.... who am I kidding, I just bought the Kyra last week. Anyways, this thing sounds absolutely AMAZING! Aesthetically, it’s very retro and Rolandesque, but sonically it sounds more like something Waldorf would make than Roland. It’s very clean and precise sounding, but still has a warmth and character. I definitely plan on getting this in a few months. My wife thinks I should sell my Moog One and get this and the Deckard’s Dream...

[@Noiretranquility]

Eric I agree with your wife

[@matszh]

If you learn your wife how to program the Moog One, you might both be satisfied :)

[@pablumpicasso9207]

matszh Oh, the Moog One is easy to program. I’ve made a ton of my own presets and sequences.... I have other Moog gear but nothing quite like the Super 6.

[@SPAZZOID100]

matszh Moog One sounds dull

[@TheJKOLP]

I just got a DD and I’m wanting to already sell it for a moog one. DD sounds a little stale or thin to me but this does Make it mix well with my matriarch.

[@neonether]

6th time listening to this demo even though I've owned one for months. Very well done!

[@ObKling]

If only I could afford it. It looks to be pretty ideal.

[@ChesttRockkwell]

This video has perfect sound quality

[@station2station544]

10:17 the PPG sounds that come out of the UDO can be pretty impressive.

[@quantumeseboy]

I love this thing, even thou it looks to be inspired by the synths I never particularly cared for.

[@trevor4835]

My thoughts exactly

[@auralplex]

Yeah, I own a lot of synths. Including the Summit, Prophet 08, had a Prophet 12.... this one is really smooth. Reminds me kind of my Juno 106

[@malevolenttakt7120]

I love the late 70s, early 80s Roland synth look of this thing

[@embazle]

Best demo of the UDO Super 6 to date.

[@nandoblondemobydick5438]

This thing is the best sounding poly synth since long long time ago Bravo!!!

[@Digithalis]

very cool demo, great job captain! :-)

[@samplequence]

i wish people could bring back this design of synthesizers

[@mdptg1990]

This is a new synthesiser my guy

[@busch028]

Sounds fantastic Perfect Circuit!!!! I would def like to hear more demos without the “super saw” binaural mode engaged. For ex, the Schneider’s Laden video around 51 minute mark.

[@SPAZZOID100]

The Binaural mode is the best thing about it.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Best sounding modern analog poly along with the OB6.

[@JaredNichols909]

Spazzoid Studio those are both great! What are your thoughts on the Summit?

[@robertjameson4101]

And the Prophet 6

[@electricsnut]

This is the only other synth than the OB-6 that has instantly made me want it

[@pablumpicasso9207]

You might be on to something here.... What about the Deckard and Kijimi?

[@SPAZZOID100]

Eric not great sounding, and i don’t like rack synths.

[@mark35mi]

Brilliant share. The organic sound movement with headphones on...is just.... wow!!! :) So unique. So... alive! And my blue Super6 is being shipped as we speak. Truly stoked.

[@benjaminbrodie9801]

NASA Space Rocket Crashed!!!!! Don't let the retro form factor fool you! When I pawn my OB6 and Prophet 5 I plan on buying this bad boy to hook up with my Moog One. This is the real deal. No OLED screen or touch screen you say? We don't need no stinking screen. We play by ear! Great tour rig and gear for Europe and Ibiza. Gonna take this sick puppy to Japan this summer for a spin. Bad to the bone!!! Great demo.

[@_User333]

An OB6 at a pawn shop? Id like to see that

[@korywesterhold]

2:08 - first single off thom yorke record in 2022 🤯

[@duncanmaclennan6744]

really nice demo. thanks

[@apoena-allnitemusic7203]

The second theme you played, with the pads, reminded me the soundtrack of my favorite videogame, Actraiser 2 from SNES.

[@datalek303]

Is there ever gonna be a desktop version ? Great synth, just don’t need another keyboard.

[@1.2.3.4..5]

There is now

[@neonether]

Actually yea! Just released for sale!

[@johncharles5043]

Something about this one is a little bit better then most synths out today

[@patricegauthier7222]

Awesome Matt Thumbs-up 👍 from Vancouver BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@jesusleugimofficial]

Really deep and nostalgic !

[@andivax]

wow! sounds interesting!

[@Natemasterflex]

Great playing!!!

[@InFamousProductions]

holy smoley!! that sound amazing and those patches are insane. I will sell my sisters kids to get that!!

[@michaeltwiz8477]

lol

[@jedisid]

Got to try one and loved it. A bit pricey though.

[@matthewelder4000]

To expensive for my blood but if I had the money for it I would definitely buy this so nice sounding

[@rebldr67]

I said this once before. I'll say it again. UDO. PLEASE send a unit to Richard Barbieri so he can create some beautiful patches for this beast!

[@JayTheLane]

Very Juno like. Awesome 😍

[@simplestickman5513]

this is how you make synths p.S it is a bit annoying that it is always in stereo panning mod or something.. is it not possible to have simple mono ??

[@jmez927]

UDO wanna know the price of this synth

[@makaynchealhalibbealkhooo9673]

Huh? what?? uhhhhh......aaaaaaaaaaarghhhh!?!?!? 2800$

[@THESYNTHBARD]

Great demo and sounds!

[@s.f.n.641]

“Binaural Audio is NOT Stereo Audio, and vice versa. Binaural sound is not to be confused with conventional stereo sound. Stereo audio allows for localization to the left and right upon playback. With binaural, a listener can localize sound sources in front of them, behind them, above and below. Stereo does not factor in the natural ear spacing or “head shadow” of the head and ears. These things happen naturally as a person listens, generating their own ITDs (Interaural Time Differences) and ILDs (Interaural Level Differences). “ I can perceive a phase modulation between left and right, so it’s a stereo setup, is “binaural” just a marketing word or am I missing something?

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Who makes this???? Where can I find out more about it? Can you process other instruments/vocal tracks through it? Ir reminds me of a Roland/Korg Hybrid synth! You know, my Birthday is coming up in November! It would make a "heart-warming" gift from a very special person, you know????

[@PerfectCircuit]

UDO makes it, it doesn't have an input for processing other tracks. There is a link to an article in the video description with more info on the synth.

[@moralrevulsionLive]

I think il stay wirh my korg 8..(crying from the inside..)

[@tomaszzielinski4521]

What a Frankenstein design. Looks like a bunch of modular pieces mocked up :D

[@psynautic]

the thing that blows my mind is how sometimes they use physical toggles to toggle between 3 states, and other times they have press button / led combo to choose states. the panel design really feels like a website that was plagued with feature creep.

[@WxkR]

That is because the designer used to make medical equipment. Frankenstein is a lovely monster.

[@lonelyfireband7758]

Is the intro any actual song?

[@wiseradical3386]

Awesome riff @ 7:34!!

[@TheLukejitsu]

Reminds me of the Yamaha cs70/80

[@Lainer1]

Cherry Audio made a VST cop off. $59. That's cheaper than 3K.

[@user178299]

When will it be available for purchase in the USA?

[@xfloodcasual8124]

people have been waiting almost a year... I'm about to call it vaporware

[@SRDhain]

Beautiful 👌 I wish it was bi-timbral.

[@SPAZZOID100]

It’s stereo

[@PureAmbientDrone]

This synth has me interested for sure.

[@metalmario1267]

Got good taste mate

[@gianmariacurtoni379]

Grande Synt!

[@bilonggrisimmeri]

Looks well constructed. My million dollar question has to be, how many other classic synths can this sound like? Jupiter 8, JX-8P, Juno, SH-101, Prophet 5, CS80, RSF Polykobol II ?

[@mpmi7588]

Good question. Also wondering if I can actually build a multi track within the keyboard itself and if there is any percussion/drums.

[@bilonggrisimmeri]

@@mpmi7588 Depends if you want to individually synthesise your drums or have a set of .wav drum samples accross the keyboard? For myself, there's almost too much choice of drums and percussion. It's definitely not multi-timbral, or only to quite a limited extent. Roland is my choice for that kind of thing. Either way, it could be some time before UDO Super Six comes to market, so no hurry.

[@SPAZZOID100]

catcha crab sounds like none.

[@1vootman]

It sounds a ton like the Modal 002, which is to say it sounds great👍

[@nram3930]

Super Sounds!

[@brandonheat4982]

This is actually what the people wanted. Technically... A Roland Juno (Version 3.0) Unfortunately roland couldnt afford to listen to the people...so this company did.

[@neolojism]

This is closer to a Jupiter 6 than a Juno. Dual oscs, plenty of modulation, performance controls, even the colour scheme screams Jupiter 6.

[@brandonheat4982]

@@neolojism yeah but does it have the coveted split feature like the Jupiter 6? Nope!

[@SPAZZOID100]

Brandon Heat so what?? I don’t use that feature. I owned a J6. Sold it. The Super-6 kills it.

[@moonsofjupiter]

Sounds nice but it'll be hard to compete with the Summit which to me offers more sonic options, more voices, more knobs/better control and features. And you could also snag one of the new 37 key synths that recently came out for the same overall price. I do like their direction though and will be curious to see more in the future.

[@strangersun7721]

And novation post release support is second to none.

[@leftovernoise]

moonsofjupiter I absolutely agree. Yes the super 6 sounds really good, no doubting that. But if you had to have one poly, I'd keep my summit over this. Bi-timbral, crazy deep modulation options. More keys. The awesome stereo effects on the super 6 are really cool. But I can't see working those into that many of my tracks.

[@SPAZZOID100]

moonsofjupiter summit sounds dull next to this.

[@SPAZZOID100]

Jordan Marks ??????

[@moonsofjupiter]

@@SPAZZOID100Totally disagree, Summit has a wide array of possibilities to manipulate sound design. And the Summit has more of almost everything - voices, oscillators, four times as many wavetables, LFO's, keys, layers, stacks, splits, analog distortion. Just deeper overall. Will also have more 3rd party sounds available. All of that and for less money too. But the bottom line is sound, they both sound nice, but I think the Summit gets the edge. Udo 6 has a lot going for it and is a great start but just sounds more basic to my ears. Novation's flagship synth is the culmination of decades of experience and polish and it shows.

[@1980VINZ]

Wow I’m lost. I wanted a Moog Voyager and now I see this...... Help me please! (I have an ASM Hydrasynth and about to buy a MPC X when it will be available again, I’m searching a good analog synth now... Was thinking about the Sequential Pro 3, Moog Voyager or Subsequent37...)

[@atonegames]

This seems awesome, but from these sounds it's missing some of that fat and warmth of analog. You have the hydra, which is digital. That's probably why you're drawn to this. But, if you want a more analog sound, this might not be it. It's still awesome dont get me wrong. But, why pay for digital when you can do it on a DAW and Vsts'. Good luck

[@eddievanheinous666]

*headphones on*

[@eddievanheinous666]

dat price tho =/

[@NachtSchreck13]

I love the design and build quality of this thing; not so into the sound. I don't know, it just sounds too plasticky to me. It vaguely reminds me of the Roland JP8000/8080 for some reason. It must be the digital VA oscillators.

[@middle_pickup]

I'm calling it. 2023 FPGA based BBD delay pedal.

[@stevechavis8569]

This is my new favorite synth

[@stevechavis8569]

And I still love all my favorite synths the same

[@stevechavis8569]

Alp those beautiful treasurer's

[@RikMaxSpeed]

Lovely sound and demo. 12 note polyphony - is it bi-timbral and does it have ‘chase’ play? (both features of the Roland Super JX-10).

[@EntonDelMonte]

Where’s the high end frequencies?

[@blipblip88]

Sounds nice. Does it just have Chorus and delay fx?.

[@neonether]

Pretty much. And Binaural, which is basically default though, unless you consider that an 'effect'. But realistically, at least for me, I own way too many fx pedals to use onboard fx on any of the dozens of my synths 99% of the time. The one exception is the chorus on the prophet 6. Still sounds great, but if you own a strymon timeline or something though, you're going to prefer the flexibility in expression over a limited onboard.

[@noiseg33k]

Yes.

[@bluename4]

how many multi-timbrality does it have?

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Shades of the "Oberheim" OB-12

[@schoovaertssimon7904]

I'm rarely convinced, I am today.

[@McEnroe911]

Great demo

[@ish233]

It's like an AI computer plugged into some vintage synths and gave it another brain. Synthmower cyborg

[@mindexpansionpuzzles]

10:17 Anyone have an idea on how to create this patch?

[@jameshudson7053]

nice.

[@JohnLozo]

Anyone know of any synths that offer this much variety in their sounds at a lower cost? I've been looking at the Matriarch and the Peak for some time but was wondering if there were any other popular sub-$2000 polysynths out there

[@julianhigginson5946]

John Lozo Deepmind 12. Or 6. I have one they are superb synths with large effects built in all of which you will use built in modulation sequencer will do unison can act like a mono synth try one

[@leftovernoise]

Summit is just over your 2k range at 2200. Was able to snag an open box for around $1930. It's 2 peaks, with a couple extra goodies and a nice 61 key keybed. It's bi-timbral, so you can use it either as 1 16 voice synth or 2 8 voice synths at the same time. Truly amazing synth. If you don't need the keys, the peak is a killer option too.

[@JohnLozo]

All of these are excellent recommendations! The Deepminds serving as a budget option (not to denote its modulation pros) and the Summit as an obvious choice for a more bang for your buck option. Thanks!!

[@leftovernoise]

@@JohnLozo you won't be disappointed if you save up for a summit. Honestly it blows me away and I will never get rid of it

[@pablumpicasso9207]

Sequential/Dave Smith Rev 2 is a great polysynth in your price range!

[@ddr4ig]

Blue, black or grey?

[@max_x]

It will be mine.. ooh yes... it will be mine.

[@WarriorPoet01]

Stop torturing yourself, man! You’ll never afford it! Live in the Now!

[@chrisbailiff6903]

I like it but I will keep my Roland JP8000 and Roland SH32

[@CleanConnections]

Okay I see what all the fuss is about!!!

[@patrickmurphy5842]

worth buying just for sounds at 1:12

[@patrickmurphy5842]

indeed sounded very CHicane -ish (early stuff)

[@synthplayer1563]

Sounds very good and finally a good presentation but only sound, would like also some talk. What I don't understand yet is what the binaural function really means. What is the difference to the well known panning of the OSCs of a voice of a synth. Or is it this?

[@PerfectCircuit]

There is more information on the synth and the binaural aspects of it in our Signal article about it: www.perfectcircuit.com/signal/udo-super-6?

[@Noiretranquility]

I think Binaural refers too the two independent oscillators, each one has its own phase and that makes it fuller,warmer and more alive, panning is just sending the same oscillator left and right but the phase it’s the same so there’s a big difference, the best way to understand it is to use headphones and feel the stereo field that it creates

[@synthplayer1563]

@@Noiretranquility Ok, I looked into my synths. As far as I see, neither has a panning of a single OSC in a voice. But you can achieve nearly the same result in using a unison mode with 2 independent voices and panning each voice. So I don't get it why this is something special.

[@jean-louispech4921]

@@synthplayer1563 You miss the point of the phase modulation/delay between the two voices with the LFO. You don't have this with other synths because they are not conceived for this. In the UDO6 it is hard coded.

[@YC-757]

Rolandish Sound~

[@NachtSchreck13]

The only Roland it sounds like to me is the JP-8000/8080

[@MarkBuckland]

Looks like Roland design - sliders and latches

[@joelwail8886]

What kind of gear will I need to even run this?

[@PerfectCircuit]

All you need is a pair of headphones or speakers to hear it, if you want to record it into your computer you would need an audio interface.

[@NachtSchreck13]

Are you kidding? A couple of fingers and an ear or two. Eyes helpful but optional. Oh yeah, and a speaker, phono cable, plug outlet with running electrical current, and a brain.

[@vanzea]

I have entirely different presets in my Super6. Why?

[@PerfectCircuit]

This video was filmed with an early unit that might of had different presets than the final release units. Also some of these are patches that we made ourselves or presets that we modified.

[@emikarecords]

like!