PEAK PERFORMANCE

[@blush_response]

Buy my music: blushresponse.bandcamp.com/ Support what I do: patreon.com/blushresponse Buy a Peak: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-278597-9759?sid=peakj2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2Fnovation-peak-eight-voice-polyphonic-synthesiser.html Affiliate links: Asia: bit.ly/3UY2aRh EU: soundofyou.eu/?partner=YnjvQGUeF0nJiGE2ycLD USA: link.perfectcircuit.com/t/v1/8-12626-278597-9759?sid=homepage%202&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcircuit.com%2F Amazon shop: www.amazon.com/shop/blushresponse Sign up for Distrokid and support the channel: distrokid.com/vip/seven/1396287 Follow ME: Check out my label: megastructure.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/blush_response​​​​​​ Facebook: facebook.com/blushresponseofficial Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@blushr3sp0nse Twitch: twitch.tv/blushr3sp0nse

[@TheCubanGiant]

Dude, to be honest, your stuff on bandcamp isnt my taste, but, your gear review videos are amongst my most favorite by far. There is never a dull moment, im not listening to you slowly explain some basic bullshit for 25 min before playing a few notes. You talk and jam and its the best format and I thank you very much for that, keep it up!

[@enjoixander]

Agreed, I’m not naturally drawn to his musical style, but his passion is infectious and I actually appreciate the virtues of the style more because of that.

[@ONLYFLAMS1]

That’s the buzz of joey - not quite my music although I do like plenty of techno - but his reviews are the fucking bomb

[@irauchimax]

Yep but difference is, he already knows how to produce a lot of stuff due to his past in the music industry, but it lead him where he's now, in the world of textures/bangin beats/crunshiness that fits him perfectly

[@MattPerrin]

I would have loved to see Novation's reaction to you absolutely cranking the Peak into face melting beast mode :D

[@negative_b]

I was stoked when I saw the Peak show up on your rack, and have been looking forward to this video. The first synth you've covered that I'm well familiar with. Was super curious to see what you'd get out of it. I knew it wasn't going to be like the hundred+ overviews that show how it can do ambient pads. Did not disappoint.

[@Hrotti]

The true workhorse synth

[@jthek2000]

Thanks for revealing how the modern creative synths from recent years are still optimal and preferred today.

[@neonblack211]

Lol the modern creative synths are the most modern and creative

[@ungetuem]

Every time I'm amazed how close torture and beauty are.

[@NovationTV]

🔥🔥🔥

[@eddievanheinous666]

My desert island synth. Love love love the Peak!

[@DaveS-Ace]

“This can get fucking ugly” hahaha loved that bit 🖤

[@svenkund234]

I am thinking about buying a peak since a few week and then I open KZbin and the first thing I see is a video from you about it 😅 Oh man the GAS is strong on this one.

[@PatrickBeckschafer]

..do it.. you won't regret it, used it goes around 950 Euros and lets just say my Virus might get jealous and collects dust :))

[@lensssle]

That demo of your patch was insane … incredible review

[@CarpeDiem-311]

Man thanks for your knowledge and musical expertise! Your set up looks your a Mad Scientist in your lab ! It’s sick

[@kirliannexx4713]

Hi Joey, thanks for the fantastic review. Got the Summit based mainly on your video and sounds. It is indeed a beast! Thank you. Also, "You Will Cry Out in Grief" and "The Body Falters Beneath The Burden" are kickass stompers. :)

[@synth4ever]

Taking the Peak into new sonic territory and things I've never heard it do. Well done man!

[@FatSynthDude]

Dude, I had the weirdest dream where I went to some synth meetup, and we were roommates at the place we were staying. I got drunk and kept pissing everywhere and you got super mad at me in the morning because there was piss everywhere. I've gotta stop sleeping with a full bladder apparently.

[@DaveS-Ace]

Just got one. It's incredible with my XT

[@colloquialprism]

I’ve been thinking of the right synth for me at this price point and honestly if it doesn’t get nasty I would have wasted my money. I really need an SH 101 but I might just to skip it, this one is really impressive. It is going at the top of my list thank you Joey!

[@compucorder64]

Maybe a second-hand Peak, and a second-hand Erica Bassline might scratch both itches. I do love my Peak. Here, it's Moog Grandmother on mono duties. But there's some other great modern monosynths around too, Erica Bassline, PWM Malevolent & Dreadboxes spring to mind. Or if you've got a Eurorack and a little space, the Doepfer Voice Module is in the SH-101 style and really affordable.

[@compucorder64]

It's a workhorse. Apart from modular, if I had to pare back my studio to only one of my hardware synths, Peak would probably be it, because it's very versatile and just sounds big and solid. Others, like Sequential Prophet & Digitone can cover a lot of ground; but can't cover the majority. Haven't tried one, but I'd imagine an Iridium would be another workhorse-type jack-of-all trades synth. The Peak is even so good for filthy acidic monosynth stuff, plenty of times I have it doing just that - and that has me sometimes wishing I had a Summit so I could do the mono and poly voices both at the same time - plus the layering. But, I love the Peak's size.

[@ShakaCthulu]

This is Filmmaker’s workhouse synths. It’s all over his many albums, mainly Synthstrom Deluge & Peak.

[@etherdiver]

"That was sick as fuck" LOL it sure fucking was. Another impeccable review. Your reviews show how ANY synth can be used in any genre/style if you know what you're after.

[@jaixiviii]

I've owned a Peak for 2 yrs. Created and watched so many others design beautiful pads, lush sounds and cinematic ambiences. You skulled fk'ed the hell out of this thing, Best video!!! I LOVE IT! ❤ 🙌 ☠☠☠

[@Kleinebombair]

Please make Tutorial how you make that Patches 🤘

[@FrederikVanhoutte]

Love it when Klinik and Dirk Ivens get a callout ❤

[@watchaddicts1213]

I’ve thought a LOT lately about Summit. Do you think it’d be a great select as well?

[@pittan86]

Thanks. Really want to dig into mine again now and just bang out dirty shit.

[@bukaglasna]

Great! Ever tried their bs2, its killer!

[@TheAtomicTom]

Damn, I wish I had 1.5K laying around ^^

[@borissh9932]

How does Peak compare to Analog Four?

[@mrclaytron]

Man this is the best video I've seen on Peak! Novation should have sent you one ages ago! Other reviews make it sound pretty but boring and kind of bland. But hell yeah, it can get pretty nasty. Fuck, now I want one. Damn you Joey! 😂

[@klinkske]

Don t sell me a desktop or 19 inch rck, Joey. I m all outta space

[@Pro.Copius]

Great Review! Appreciate and respect your knowledge and approach. Please forgive the question… just curious… you mentioned Novation sent you the Peak… does that mean that gave it to you to keep…? Or only temporarily for review?

[@RemixSample]

Whoa 18:45 that's really dope!

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

it rots my brain - it scratch my spleen - it short my mains and peels my sheen - i dont wanna die i here , but someones gonna feed the Queen !

[@hunterfoxen]

thrash chug chug "YES!" thrash thrash chug

[@maxwarfield6699]

DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

[@freezeetch]

Any thoughts on Peak vs. Hydrasynth? I have a Hydra 49 and love it, though sometimes I do feel like there is a lack of character and I wonder if Peak/Summit would be a better choice.

[@el_dani]

Hydra has character: digital and nasty - Peak is more noble and saturnine

[@neonblack211]

The peak is the best sounding synth ive heard on this channel mabye... the hydra is alot cheaper than the peak, has more menu diving but its still awesome

[@el_dani]

@@neonblack211 sure Hydra is a great synthesizer option. For some time I hoped this company would release other hardware (drum machine, virtual modular)

[@neonblack211]

@@el_dani the hydra will probably be my next synth

[@jakke300]

haha love to see you so happy at 3:30

[@Taketaketak]

Nice shirt :)

[@claycowartisamazing]

NOISE NOISE NOISE NOISE

[@stujay]

Minute 3:23. Awesome moment.

[@KlarArchiveBDG]

Nice

[@swst09]

I know there is no simple answer, but If you have to choose Peak or Hydrasynth?

[@neonblack211]

Im going to guess the peak but the hydrasynth is alot cheaper and they both do unique things that the other cant do

[@Ernieduzit]

I’m in love🎉 with

[@Fjarskiptagervitungl]

BOOM

[@deutsch4205]

Sorry if I missed it, but are you only using onboard effects?

[@blush_response]

Yes

[@bonesetter]

\m/ Fear Factory \m/

[@neonblack211]

Hes worked with them if you didnt know

[@Phantom_Communique]

First

[@activelow9297]

Should have bought a Summit.

[@el_dani]

Would have bought a Summit if they put the 3rd envelope on the panel. Peak is almost perfect for desk or rack and tweakability.

[@activelow9297]

@@el_dani You can access all 3 envelopes from the front panel on the Summit.

[@el_dani]

As you can on the Peak, but there is only a set of 2 faders. Would have loved to see all 3 on the Summit panel

[@activelow9297]

@@el_dani How often do you need to ride both the filter envelope faders and envelope 2 at the same time while playing? Just press the 1/2 button and set the envelopes as you need them. Be happy that you have separate amp envelope faders and 1/2 faders. On the Hydrasynth you have to hit a button to go into a menu for each of the 5 envelopes no matter what!

[@el_dani]

@@activelow9297 It depends how the 3rd envelope is implied in the actual patch. Sometimes you like to do very small adjustments (wavetable index or volume of 3rd oscillator) so it‘s hard to adjust when the faders don‘t align. Don‘t get me wrong: These are some of the best synthesizers to buy, I love my Peak. The missing 3rd set on the panel is my only wish for the Summit version.

[@TheArtsynt]

pls take away your sweatshirt

[@Taketaketak]

Take off? Please dont 😂

[@sK3LeTvM1]

Hell yeah. What took you so long to review this beast ??