Superbooth 2023: UDO Super Gemini First Look

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to George Hearn from UDO Audio at Superbooth 2023 where they announced their latest synthesizer, the Super Gemini. The Super Gemini is an analog hybrid polysynthesizer with a high-quality polyphonic aftertouch keyboard and independent controls for the layers. This allows for a more immersive playing experience where users can arpeggiate one layer and have the other layer doing chords. The Super Gemini also has multi-timbrality, a slide controller for pitch expression, and a ring modulator. It adds wave morphing and has a more expressive control section. It has a slightly different analog signal path, a more upfront, slightly saturated character, and it's louder, a bit more forward and a bit more saturated.

The Super Gemini builds upon the concept and architecture of the Super Sixes with more expressivity and interaction with sound. It is essentially two Super Sixes with added features and a different analog feel to it. The instrument is a continuation and a growth of UDO Audio's product line, celebrating the family with new colorways. George demonstrated the Super Gemini and it did not disappoint, producing beautiful sounds."

Additional Super Gemini posts

Welcome UDO Audio Super GEMINI!

video upload by Hand in Hand Distribution

"There's a new top G in town 😍."

"If you're at @superbooth_berlin come and see us in the usual spot, tucked away in the Bungalowdorf at B005."

Note the two rows of controls. Likely inspired by the Yamaha CS80.

Some info via Soviet Space Child spotted on Sonic State:

UDO Audio has launched a new synthesizer, the Super Gemini, which is a 20-voice polyphonic, bi-timbral analog-hybrid instrument. The binaural aspect means it can run in 20 voice mono mode (non binaural oscillators) or 10 voice binaural mode - which if you've heard the Super 6, sounds pretty good.

The Super Gemini comes with a dual-layer design that offers control over both timbral layers. It has a powerful FPGA based hybrid sound engine and a 61-note semi-weighted keybed with polyphonic aftertouch. The Super Gemini features custom-engineered ribbon sensors for individual note articulation, and a gestural way to explore your sound.

The Super Gemini has 256 performance and patch slots, 64 interchangeable waveforms, and 16 sequences that can be safely stored and edited. The synthesizer is equipped with dual synth-control levels that gift the player with immediate and comprehensive control over multiple timbral layers. It also features a true-stereo signal path that empowers you to create extremely dynamic spatial sounds. The Super Gemini is built from aluminum and steel and comes with an array of superior quality mechanical controls - as we know designer George Hearn is a stickler for components look and feel"

UDO Audio - Super 6

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Super 6 - LFO 1 (Part 2)

video upload by UDO Audio

Part 1 here. Additional posts here.

"Hazel’s back with the part 2 breakdown of LFO 1’s features, this time delving into using the LFO as an additional oscillator.

Using the rotary selector on LFO 1, you have the option of two high frequency modes HF and HF TRK. These modes can be placed onto DDS 1 or DDS 2 by using the toggle switch within the LFO 1 section. Within HF mode, LFO 1 can be set to a frequency which can be creatively used as a drone or as a constant modulation source.

Enable HF TRK mode and LFO 1 will be set to a high frequency which responds to key tracking at the same time, behaving as a third oscillator! While you can move the LFO 1 rate fader to set the core frequency, it will now respond to the chords or notes you play maintaining the same interval in pitch, giving you scope for really interesting and rich sounds, as so expertly demonstrated by Hazel in the video above.

Find more from Hazel here:
https://www.hazelmills.com/
http://www.instagram.com/hazelmills
www.twitter.com/hazelmills"

Super 6 - The Modulation Matrix

video upload by UDO Audio

"Subject to popular demand, we thought we’d treat you to a breakdown video of our Modulation Matrix.

Modulation Matrices can often be intimidating to understand with many nuances - trust us, we know from experience. That’s why when designing the Super 6, we tried to make the Matrix as simple and intuitive as possible so that you could focus on the playing! Check out the video for Hazel’s excellent tutorial.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Matrix layout
01:20 - Demos
02:52 - Direct Parameter Control Mappings
05:00 - Viewing or Clearing Mappings
06:30 - Outro


Find more from Hazel here:
https://www.hazelmills.com/
http://www.instagram.com/hazelmills www.twitter.com/hazelmills"

UDO Audio & Hazel Mills - Bloom - Super 6

video upload by UDO Audio

"Hazel's back with another awe inspiring performance using the Super 6 Keyboard and Desktop.

Taking inspiration from Steve Reich, Hazel built this Minimalist composition by programming a simple, repating sequence on the Desktop with subtle variation. Over time, with the addition of a gorgeous pad on the Keyboard, this accumilates and builds into an uplifting, hypnotic sequence, made all the better by a simple four-to-the-floor kick.

When paired together, the Desktop and Keyboard can be extremely powerful and immediate, making performances like this a joyus and playful journey in sound.

We hope you enjoyed the video, have a great weekend.

More from Hazel here:
https://www.hazelmills.com/
http://www.instagram.com/hazelmills
www.twitter.com/hazelmills"

Hazel's Split Arpeggiatior - UDO Super 6

video upload by UDO Audio

White UDO Audio Super 6 Desktop 12-Voice Polyphonic Binaural Analog-Hybrid Synthesizer

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Super 6 - Envelope Looping

video upload by UDO Audio

"Hazel Mills has made yet another fantastic feature video, this time showing you her top tips on how you can best use Envelope 1's 'Loop' function.

This can be such a creative tool within your patch programming; giving your sounds a rhythmic, percussive pulse, or poly-rhythmic layers looping within your held chord. Enjoy!"

Super 6 - Chord Memory

video upload by UDO Audio

"Courtesy of Hazel Mills, this excellent breakdown video shows you all you need to know on using Voice Assign or hacking the Sequencer to access chord memory on your Super 6, giving you the tools to get stuck into some really creative, expressive progressions.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Voice Assign
01:00 - Sequencer

Find more from Hazel here:
https://www.hazelmills.com/"

UDO Audio Super 6 Synthesizer - All Playing, No Talking!

video upload by Kraft Music

"Find exclusive UDO Audio Super 6 BUNDLES at Kraft Music: https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/udo...

Kraft Music's Adam Berzowski Performs on the UDO Audio Super 6 at Kraft Music.

Contact Adam directly at 414-858-4008 or aberzowski@kraftmusic.com if you have any questions or would like to place an order on your very own Super 6.

The UDO Audio Super 6 is a 12-voice polyphonic, binaural analog-hybrid synthesizer. A harmonious marriage of state-of-the-art FPGA digital hardware oscillators and voltage controlled analog technology, Super 6 is flexible, immediate, powerful, and refined with a gorgeous analog tone. Rich and evolving textures are easily teased from the unique super-wavetable core and can be shaped and manipulated with the binaural analog signal path and flexible modulation. Super 6 is an instrument that feels familiar at first glance but offers new and inspiring opportunities when delving deeper, with a layout and aesthetic inspired by classic synthesizers.

The super compact Super 6 Desktop offers the full features of the Super 6 keyboard, housed in an all-metal tabletop-friendly chassis. The Super 6 Desktop also offers ergonomic features such as VESA mount compliance, robust flip up feet, and optional rack ears (7U).

UDO Audio is an electronic musical instrument company based in Bristol, UK founded in 2018 by synth designer George Hearn. The UDO ethos is to create products that use cutting-edge technology balanced with intuitive design, making instruments that are both powerful and enjoyable. Their designs encapsulate this idea of 'the power of play' — pairing comprehensive synthesis possibilities with an immediate, robust, and tactile layout.

Get more for your money with an exclusive UDO Audio Super 6 12-voice polyphonic synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Super 6 - Hazel's LFO 1 Highlights

video upload by UDO Audio

"Here's another brilliant video from Hazel, this time breaking down her three favourite features to LFO 1. Try this at home!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Reset Mode
01:36 - Batt-Wave
03:50 - L&R Phase

Find more from Hazel here:
https://www.hazelmills.com/
http://www.instagram.com/hazelmills
www.twitter.com/hazelmills"

Super 6 - MPE, Delay Freeze, Low-Fi Waveforms

video upload by UDO Audio

"Here's Hazel Mills giving us a very informative demonstration on some of the new features within the firmware relase v0.52. We hope this gives you a bit more information so you can get stuck in at home with your own Super 6!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - MPE
01:45 - Delay Freeze
03:11 - Low-Fi Waveform Pack
04:25 - Outro"

Super 6 - Connecting a Roli MPE controller

Super 6 - Connecting a Linnstrument MPE controller

Ableton Live 11 & Analog Gear: The EASY way to Minimal House & Techno!

video upload by Wine&Synths

00:00 - Start
00:21 - Sounds we used
02:04 - External Audio Effects Rack
07:45 - How we made the arrangement
08:22 - Mixing
11:26 - Why Utilities are cool!
13:48 - Tuning analogue synths!
18:27 - FX Send Effects
21:05 - Youlean Loudness Meter
22:17 - Final Demo Track

In depth view through my workflow in Ableton Live 11 and analog synthesizers. How we arrange and how the final product looks like. Practical tips & tricks!"

Synths:

Modor Dr-2
Karp Odyssey & Korg SQ-1
Korg Modwave
Udo Super-6 Desktop

UDO Audio & Hazel Mills - Firmware version 0.52 Improvisation

video upload by UDO Audio

"Here's Hazel showing us through a quick improvisiation what's possible with the new MPE and Delay Freeze features of firmware version 0.52."

Best POLY SYNTH ever? UDO Super 6 DESKTOP new test, score & demos!

video upload by Wine&Synths

00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Demo 1
00:47 - Interview with George from UDO Audio
02:15 - Overview
03:48 - Demo 2
03:54 - DDS Oscillator
07:07 - LFO 1 Oscillator
08:35 - Analog Filter
10:19 - Envelopes
10:43 - Arpeggiator & Sequencer
11:33 - Stranger T. Demo 3
12:16 - W&S Score
15:55 - Conclusion
17:25 - Outro & Connections

"Is the UDO Super 6 DESKTOP the best POLY synth ever? Here is a new test with score & new demos!"

You can find additional posts featuring Wine&Synths UDO demos here.

Perfect Circuit Sessions : Jaws of Love (Kelcey Ayer of Local Natives, FT. Omatola, & Mark Nieto )

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Join us for a performance from the Burbank Showroom from JAWS OF LOVE's latest EP; Patricia

Jaws of Love is the Solo Project of Kelcey Ayer of Local Natives,

Joining Jaws of Love is vocalist & performer Omatola, (@omatola) as well as Mark Neito (@combatmusic)

Check out the album and catch Kelcey on tour this June : https://www.jawsoflove.com/

'Patricia' Lyric Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk6f0....

Gear List :

UDO Audio Super-6 : https://bit.ly/3NHkb2d
Arturia Drumbrute Impact : https://bit.ly/39dCRIb
Shure SM-7B : https://bit.ly/3HgPGxH
Death By Audio Rooms : https://bit.ly/3aUJ7Fi
Red Panda Raster & Particle 2 : https://bit.ly/3xGekoi"

UDO Super-6 demo by Jexus (tweaks explained)

video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"No talking demo of UDO Audio Super 6. All patches custom-made by Jexus. I did not use any external FX in the demo; all the delays, noises and other effects are part of the Super-6 engine & mod matrix. I recorded my demo straight through an audio card. This is a standard factory unit - you don't need any custom wavetables or add-ons for the patches to work."

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Versatility of the Super-6 / musical sound design

video upload by Jexus

http://sounds-for-synths.com/udo_audio_super6

"No talking demo of UDO Audio Super 6. All patches custom-made by Jexus. I did not use any external FX in the demo; all the delays, noises and other effects are part of the Super-6 engine & mod matrix. I recorded my demo straight through an audio card. This is a standard factory unit - you don't need any custom wavetables or add-ons for the patches to work.

#udoaudio #super6 #patches

0:00 desert ghost - [cold / keys]
0:15 gravel pit - [texture / pad]
0:35 sunburns - [texture / fx]
1:04 mummy's organs - [dirty / keys]
1:28 exotic east - [pad / lead]
1:46 village drums - [woody / percussive]
1:59 torn - [texture / pad]
2:33 baby coconuts - [keys / pluck]
3:08 blue sky - [pad / strings]
3:25 morning - [smooth / lead]
3:36 noon - [unison / bass]
3:47 polymod - [delicate / lead]
4:02 geology - [glide / arp]
4:22 thin & spiky - [pluck / arp]
4:36 clangy & metallic - [arp / seq]
4:53 leaf cream - [pad / strings]
5:05 tree harmony - [resonant / pad]
5:38 x-echoes - [strings / lead]
5:58 slow & wobbly - [tremolo / pad]
6:26 indoor life - [abrasive / lead]
6:37 hi-pass bass - [analog / modular]
6:48 broken rhythm - [digital / arp]
7:02 air - [ethereal / pad]
7:34 wind - [texture / pad]
8:04 butterflies - [wonky / piano]
8:19 thick & sick - [dirty / unison]
8:38 bubbles - [atmospheric / pad]
9:05 chill-out - [smooth / neutral]
9:26 blunt blade - [metallic / sharp]
9:51 wonkee kee - [delay / keys]
10:13 electric bee - [crackles / drone]
10:31 squelchy goodie - [analog / bass]
10:53 kenneth's anger - [aggressive / bass]"

UDO Audio & Hazel Mills - Daylight - Super 6

video upload by UDO Audio

"Here is Hazel, performing her composition 'Daylight', using both the Super 6 Keyboard and Desktop in unison together. We love the depth and vastness of sounds you can reach with these instruments, and how easily you can get lost in the enjoyment of playing them - as Hazel has so brilliantly demonstrated."