The Super 8 is a 16-voice polyphonic, bitimbral 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.
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.
Features
- 16 voices (8 voice in binaural mode)
- Bi-timbral
- Analog-hybrid
- 61 note semi-weighted polyphonic aftertouch keybed
- High quality control elements
- FPGA-based super waveform oscillator (DDS 1) with a centroid and six sister oscillators, super modes, and wave morphing capabilities.
- High sample rate FPGA-based oscillator (DDS 2) with LFO, ring modulation modes, and sub-oscillator options; can sync to DDS 1.
- Oscillator waveshapes include sine, sawtooth, square, triangle, noise, and user-updatable complex waveforms.
- Mixer adjusts balance between DDS 1 and DDS 2 audio signals; shift mode converts balance control to stereo panning.
- Voltage Controlled Filter with 4-pole analog low-pass and 1-pole high-pass filters, two overdrive settings, and keyboard tracking.
- Analog VCA with velocity sensitivity, modulated by ENV 2, LFO 1, and DDS 2.
- Envelopes: ENV 1 (6-stage with loop mode), ENV 2 (5-stage), ENV 3 (3-stage for VCA modulation).
- LFO 1 offers modulating capabilities as an LFO, third oscillator, or drone; includes multiple waveforms and sync options.
- DDS modulators for pitch, super modes, wave morphing, pulse-width control, and modulation between DDS 1 and DDS 2.
- Stereo chorus and delay effects per layer, both modulatable and including a delay freeze function for looping.
- Performance Control Section with a two-axis bender, variable portamento, and an octave selector; LFO 2 supports detailed modulation controls.
- Expressive Controls feature a 61-note, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and future MPE support.
- Overarching Controls include volume, tempo, detune, hold modes, and layer selection with single, dual, and split keyboard modes.
- Modulation Matrix with an 8x8 grid, up to 25 additional modulation destinations via direct mapping.
- Voice Assign Modes offering four selection options and eight unison modes for diverse voice stacking and filter separations.
- Binaural Option for selecting between stereo or mono voices, with a control to disable binaural output.
- Arpeggiator & Sequencer with MIDI-syncable functions, multi-mode arpeggiation, a 64-step sequencer, and adjustable swing settings.
- Memory & File Management for storing and backing up performances, patches, waveforms, and sequences; supports USB updates.
- Comprehensive connections including worldwide AC power, MIDI ports, multiple pedal inputs, stereo outputs, and headphone jacks.