Super 6
$3,052
Strengths
+ Stellar build quality, direct and intuitive interface
+ Sounds unique, from classic poly-fodder to future soundscapes
+ Future-proofed with wave import and (as yet unlocked) MPE capability
Limitations
- Quality like this does cost more
- Some will lament lack of screen for patch naming
- Travel of the modbender is a bit shallow and stiff
I first got to play the Super 6 prototype last October at a synth show and also had the pleasure of talking to UDO’s friendly founder, George Hearn. Back then, even with some features not implemented, I got a great vibe for this machine. Just over a year later it’s good to see the pandemic hasn’t deterred UDO from finishing and refining the Super 6 and getting it out into the wider world.
With its UI and look designed by legendary industrial designer Axel Hartmann, the Super 6 is beautifully laid out, with hints of Juno/Jupiter-6 and Teisco’s rare 110F and a moody,
