UDO Super Gemini - George Hearn

video upload by UDO Audio

"What better way to cap off our Artists Meet Gemini series than with George, the creator himself, giving us an excellent demonstration of what the instrument can do! There are many videos of George playing his instruments scattered across the web, but I hope we can all agree this one is pretty special."

This synth lives in Cuckoo's heart now #superbooth2024

video upload by True Cuckoo

"UDO Audio Super 8 is basically a Super Gemini with only a few less features. I love it!"

New UDO Super 8 Press Release & Pics

You've seen the SUPERBOOTH videos.

The official press release follows:

The UDO Super 8

The Super 8 is a 16-voice polyphonic, bi-timbral analog-hybrid performance synthesizer. Employing superior hands-on controls, an expressive 61-note weighted keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch and all the powerful, flexible and addictive sound of the UDO Audio family.

Overview

Introducing the next evolution in the Super series. At the core of the Super 8 is two independent binaural analog-hybrid synthesizer signal chains using UDO’s proprietary and proven synthesizer technology. With up to 16 voices of polyphony and two unique timbres each with their own independent effect chain, this instrument is analog reimagined. Like its larger sibling the Super Gemini, voices and timbral layers can be split, dualled, sequenced all at the touch of a single control.

Powered by complex FPGA digital oscillators, the Super 8 is decorated with expansive tonal features such as wave morphing, cross & ring modulation, bi-directional sync and an all-analog signal path to the output, inspired by the analog poysynth heavyweights of lore. Equipped with a 61-note semi-weighted keybed with polyphonic aftertouch, left hand performance controls and 256 performance and patch slots, 32 interchangeable waveforms and 16 sequences, the Super 8 balances power, playability and performance.

Sitting in between the Super 6 and the Super Gemini in size and power, the Super 8 puts the player first using high quality tactile control elements with our user-centric intuitive design philosophy that inspires exploration and sonic play. Adopting a similar true-stereo Binaural signal path with dual FPGAs and twin effects processors like the Gemini, and yet retaining the portability and road-friendly personality of the Super 6. The Super 8 will be a long time friend and partner in your adventures in sound.

Super. Evolved.

As the next evolution in the Super family, the 16-voice Super 8 sits confidently between the Super 6 and the Super Gemini. This synth is the distillation of the UDO philosophy of the power of play — with the dual cores and playability features of it’s bigger cousin, all in a more compact and simplified presentation — it’s the best of both worlds.


Duality in Sound

The Super 8 allows you to effortlessly transition between two independent synth layers, inspiring textural, deep and rich soundscapes at a touch. With UDO’s championed powerful, flexible and immediate sound, this synthesizer is designed to take you on a sonic journey.


Respected Tradition
Meets Cutting-Edge Innovation

Using the tried and tested UDO framework of state-of-the-art FPGA digital architecture with archetypal voltage-controlled synthesizer technology, the Super 8 is a harmonious meeting of old and new in ideas and techniques. All contained within a no-expense-spared build with the highest quality components, The Super 8 is an instrument for life.

At a Glance

Price (RRP)
€ 3,749
£ 2,995
$ 3,699

Availability
First units shipping July 2024

top-line spec
– 16 voices (8 voice in binaural mode)
– Bi-timbral
– Analog-hybrid
– 61 note semi-weighted polyphonic aftertouch keybed
– High quality control elements

Size and weight

Instrument
1040mm × 400mm × 95mm
13.4kg

Packaged
1150mm × 550mm × 230mm
18.1kg

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SUPERBOOTH24: UDO Audio Super 8

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"UDO Audio showed us a keyboard upgrade and limited edition desktop version of the Super 6, as well as the brand new Super 8 synthesizer which sits in the middle ground between the Super 6 and the Super Gemini."

00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Super 6 Firmware & Keyboard Upgrade
00:54 - Super 8
02:45 - Super 8 SOUND DEMO

SUPERBOOTH 2024: UDO - Super 8

video upload by sonicstate

"George from UDO Audio *showcased the latest addition to their lineup at Superbooth 2024, the *Super 8 synthesizer. Building on their previous releases, the Super 8 aims to strike a balance between power and portability, sitting comfortably between the Super 6 and the Gemini. With 16 voices and a focus on playability and performance, this new synth offers a versatile range of sounds and capabilities.

Featuring a dual-layer architecture with independent effects per layer, the Super 8 delivers a warm and analog feel with a touch-sensitive poly aftertouch keyboard."

UDO Super Gemini - Wave Morphing with Hazel Mills

video upload by UDO Audio

"After being highly requested by our users, the Super Gemini is our first synthesizer to utilise a Wave Morphing function. Check out this video to see the functionality expertly broken down by Hazel Mills, and learn all the different ways you can use it in your sounds!

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

Artists Meet The UDO Super Gemini - 03: Tom Wijesinghe

video upload by UDO Audio

"Introducing Episode 3 of our Artists Meet Gemini video series, where we're thrilled to welcome Tom Wijesinghe, also known as Phil the Print, to the spotlight!

Tom is not only a close friend of UDO but also a ubiquitous session player in the Bristol area, renowned for his mastery of the Super 6 keyboard. With his expertise, we couldn't miss the opportunity to let him dive into our latest creation: the Super Gemini.

We hope you enjoyed the video!

Chapter:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - What's new?
9:44 - Performance
16:34 - Outro"

UDO Super Gemini - Factory Sounds Demonstration by Hazel Mills

video upload by UDO Audio

"Watch as Hazel Mills demonstrates the factory sounds on the Super Gemini. With the new gestural controls such as the Ribbon strip and Poly aftertouch keyboard, there are now many new ways you can interact and add expression to your sounds. From Dual Arpeggiators to Bi-timbral Keyboard Splits, Hazel gives a great run down of the instrument's patches and performances here.

A special shoutout to the brilliant minds behind the Gemini's captivating sounds: George Hearn, Ben Crosland, Mike Heigemann, Benny Bock, Drew Neumann, Dan Haigh.

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

UDO Super Gemini - Split Mode Exploration

video upload by Nick Komarnicki

"Exploring split mode improvising with some patches I made. Really enjoying working my way through learning all the things the synth can do. Keep getting lost in designing sounds as it’s very satisfying to mess around with all the settings and build out different sounds."

UDO Super Gemini - A Winter’s Night(single layer improvisation)

video upload by Nick Komarnicki

"First couple weeks with the Super Gemini. Having some fun improvising with a chill single layer patch I made. DDS2 set to make some wind effects with noise while DDS1 is using LFO1 as a second oscillator for the melody. Reminded me of a windy, snowy winter walk through the trees. Not a revolutionary patch by any means but has been relaxing and so inspiring playing around with the Gemini."

U.D.O. SUPER GEMINI & SUPER 6 live performance

video upload by synthlegends

"Live Performance of the U.D.O. Super Gemini in Split mode (first tune) and Dual mode (second tune) plus the Super 6. So I played live three sounds.

The first tune is a 90 ies style rave track with super saw arpeggio and fat octabass sound on Super Gemini plus reso sweep sound on the super 6.

The second tune is a layered piano acompaning with the super 6 arpeggio."

UDO SUPER GEMINI custom performances - no talking

video upload by synthlegends

"In this video I demonstrate my own programmed presets and also one or two factory presets. I played them mainly in DUAL MODE, so I used two presets and layered them. I recorded them via both output pairs for upper and lower sound directly in the audio interface without additional processing or FX. The SUPER GEMINI is a very flexible and great sounding hybrid synthesiser with a lot of insane performance and live tweaking possibilities. You can use up to 8 pedals, the touch strip and a poly aftertouch keyboard for multiple routings. Thanks for watching this video, hope till the ende, because it is quite long."

UDO SUPER GEMINI Cover：Chariots Of Fire | Hi-Fans

video upload by Hi-Fans

First touch with UDO super Gemini | Hi-Fans

video upload by Hi-Fans

Artists Meet the UDO Super Gemini - 02: Gaz Williams

video upload by UDO Audio

"Thanks for joining us for episode 2 of our Artists Meet Gemini series. This time we're joined by Gaz Williams. Known predominantly for his bass playing, synth/gear break-downs, and general lovely character, Gaz is one of UDO's longest-standing friends, and one of the earliest adopters of the Super 6.

We hope you enjoy this episode and conversation between Gaz, George, and the Super Gemini.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:37 New Features
3:21 Bi-Timbrality
4:20 Effects Section
6:20 LR Phase
7:05 Init Patch
10:19 Ribbon Strip
11:55 Getting Set Up
18:15 Performance
20:54 Outro"

Additional Artists Meet the UDO Super Gemini posts.

J3PO meets the UDO Super Gemini

video upload by J3PO

"Just got the new SUPER GEMINI synthesizer by UDO in my studio and upon taking it out of the box, I immediately fell in love. Just incredible. I will be creating a preset library for this beast in early 2024.

Learn synthesis and sound design with me: https://musixup.com/synthesis-and-sou...

I have presets available for the Super 6, Prophet 6, Prophet 5/10, Prophet Rev 2, OB-6, OB-X8, Spectrasonic's Omnisphere, Arturia OP-Xa, and many others — all available on my website. If you're a Nord Stage 3 or Wave 2 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website."

UDO Super Gemini - Getting Started With Hazel Mills

video upload by UDO Audio

"Welcome back! With the first Super Gemini now available, we thought it's about time that we give a quick beginners guide to the user interface, helping you find your bearings with your new synth.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Overview
0:36 - Keyboard Modes and layers
1:43 - Effects
3:05 - Patches and Performances
4:33 - Init Patch
5:11 - Ribbon Controller
5:29 - Modulation Matrix
6:25 - Outro

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

Artists Meet The UDO Super Gemini - 01: Georgie Ward

video upload by UDO Audio

"Kicking off our mini-series of 'Artists Meet Gemini', Episode 1 is
no one other than Georgie Ward: Pianist and Composer from Bristol, fresh off a global stadium tour with Dua Lipa, and ubiquitous session keys player for the likes of Cat Burns and Jung Kook to name a few.

Over the last few years, we've had the pleasure of working with Georgie, and approaching the release of our new instrument we relished the opportunity to get her thoughts on the Super Gemini. Having never even seen the instrument prior to the filming of this, I think we can all agree the short performance is nothing short of extraordinary.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - What is new?
01:11 - Ribbon Controller
04:20 - Keyboard Modes
05:47 - Georgie's Performance
08:45 - Outro

Find more from Georgie here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvNEKmHMk..."

Additional Artists Meet the UDO Super Gemini posts.

UDO Audio Super Gemini - Presentation Sonic LAB

video upload by sonicstate

"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."

Machina Bristronica 2023

videos uploads by sonicstate

Playlist:
Bristronica 2023: DPW Design - Mix
Bristronica 2023: Bela - GLISS
Bristronica 2023: U-He - Civilisation - Wiretap - Sloopy
Bristronica 2023: Node Audio - Entonal Studio
Bristronica 2023: Enjoy Electronics - The Godfather
Bristronica 2023: Knobula - Pianophonic Sample and Wavetable module
Bristronica 2023: Vaski Embedded - VU and Oscilloscope Modules
Bristronica 2023: Sonocurrent - MT2D Dual Triode Distortion
Bristronica 2023: Kiviak Instruments - Wofi - SK1 Inspired
Bristronica 2023: Per-Sonal - Polynator - play TR8-S and Digitakt in Poly
Bristronica 2023: Georgie Ward Back From Dua Lipa World Tour
Bristronica 2023: Erica Synths - Bullfrog 1st Look
Bristronica 2023: Modular Perfection - Eurorack Cases
Bristronica 2023: Isotonik - Arpex Worlds 1st MPE Arpeggiator on Push 3
Bristronica 2023: Erica Synths - Hexinverter Mindphaser
Bristronica 2023 Bastl - tiny ARP
Bristronica 2023: OXI Instruments - OXI One - Coral
Bristronica 2023: Play All Day - Playfader
Bristronica 2023: Midicake - 4 Way ARP And Some
Bristronica 2023: Archaea - Exchange Motion Controller
Bristronica 2023: TipTop Audio - 1 Cable Art System
Bristronica 2023: UDO - Super Gemini News and Sounds
Bristronica 23: TINRS Brinta - Granular Sampler With a mesmerising display

Super Gemini - Hazel Mills' Split Mode Exploration

video upload by UDO Audio

"More from Hazel and the Super Gemini, this time giving us an exploration of Split Mode.

Within Split Mode, the upper and lower layers are mapped either side of a split point on the keyboard, with the 20 available voices split evenly between the two. The upper layer is assigned to all keys above the designated split point, while the lower layer is assigned to all keys below. For a "Pro hack", hold the SPLIT button, and you can set the split point by pressing a key.

This feature opens up a wealth of opportunities, ultimately giving you the possibity to control two "seperate instruments" on one keyboard!

Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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

Super Gemini – Hazel Mills First Impressions

video upload by UDO Audio

"Hazel Meets The Super Gemini!

We sent Hazel one of the prototype builds of our upcoming instrument, the Super Gemini. She came back to us with this incredible performance exploring the sonic possibilities of the synth, as well as a few words on her first impressions of the instrument. More from Hazel and the Gemini soon!

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