The UDO Super Gemini is a 20-voice hybrid, bitimbral synth that can produce warm and rich analogue tones as well as digital wavetable sounds. The panel begs to be played with, featuring two rows of controls (each one can control a different Omnisphere part) with a classic Roland look, and a knob-per-function layout offers an intuitive interface, ideal for real-time performance. There are a number of cross modulation options that, combined with the tone-shaping capabilities the second oscillator offers (some might require a glance at the manual), add a distinct edge and versatility. Although its Mod Matrix doesn’t send MIDI, when you use it as an Omnisphere controller, you can control 2 parts simultaneously, each with 2 layers, 2 envelopes, 2 LFOs, FM, Unison, and Global Ambience. The Performance Control section to the left of the keyboard is particularly fun to use (although we wish it had wheels as well!), and is a great companion to the fun ribbon controller and its great-feeling keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch. It is on the expensive side, but if you are looking for a synth with a lot of performance capabilities and can afford it, this is a good option to explore!
UDO Super Gemini Strengths:
- Nice Hybrid Synth
- Polyphonic Aftertouch
- Ribbon Controller
- Solid Build Quality
- Roland-inspired Panel
UDO Super Gemini Details:
| Retail Price | $4,795 |
|---|---|
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Keyboard Type | Full |
| Size of Controls | Medium |
| Special Features | Ribbon Controller Polyphonic Aftertouch |
| Dimensions | 41” x 17.43” × 5.09” |
| Weight | 31.96 lbs |
| USB Powered | No |
| Pitch Bender | Roland-style |
| Mod Wheel | Roland-style |
| Sends Aftertouch | Yes |
| Sustain Pedal Input | Yes |
| Expression Pedal Input | Yes |
| Ribbon | Yes |
| Non-Functional Controls | Master Volume Tempo Lower Detune Init Patch Manual Lower Init Patch Manual Upper Single Dual Split Sequencer Mod Matrix Perf Wave AB |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI Messages | CC |
Omnisphere Sections Controlled by the UDO Super Gemini:
| Independent Layer Control | No |
|---|---|
| Number of Oscillators | 2 |
| Number of Wavetables | 7 |
| Number of Envelopes | 2 |
| Number of LFOs | 2 |
| Filter Types | Master Filter HPF |
| FX Units | Global Ambience Analog Chorus |
| Soundsources | No |
| Mod Matrix | No |
| FM | Yes |
| Ring Mod | No |
| Waveshaper | No |
| Unison | Yes |
| Harmonia | No |
| Granular | No |
| ORB | No |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
Ratings
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