UDO Super6 VS Novation Summit 2 Hour Special Presentation

For those who need a spoiler: The Final Analogy / Conclusion is... 01:39:10
"The Grand Tour Luxury Super Sport, and the Exotic Track Day Car."

What do two FPGA-based Hybrid polysynths have in common? A few important things, but not as much as you'd think. Fortunately the similarities they share are some of the most important things to consider when buying something in this price range. They both sound incredibly good - possibly even the best I've ever heard. They're both similar in price. Yet on paper, the specs appear to be stacked more to one side. This video is a good example of why specs don't matter as much as most people think - especially when considering the end result; Music.
In the end, they're both winners. In fact it was my intention to make the choice even harder if you're considering either of these.
The Summit and Super6 will be put through their paces with real world applications; Productions. Performance. No Science. There's no Oscilloscope, no measurements. Your understanding at the end of this will not come from clinical observation. It will come from listening. They sound different. Amazing, and different. For everyday stuff like leads and bass, they can sound similar for sure. But when you dive deep and exploit their strengths, this is where they will blow your mind. I hope to show you a little bit of both. Which of these fits your style, your taste? If both, start saving. They're worth it. In fact I think they might be the best sounding polysynths to come out in decades.
Leave a comment and share your thoughts. Keep it positive and speak from experience, and not from speculation.

Description will be updated shortly with time links for the various sections.

[tbronzwaer]

"it was my intention to make the choice even harder if you're considering either of these" you've succeeded! Fantastic video, and gorgeous synths.

[Digiphex]

The keybed and look of the Summit are also sublime.

[NM-uvbv]

thank you for creativity and hard work putting this together - a newer and higher standard in youtube synth demos. Couldnt agree more : its about the sound!

[chrisdigiuseppe]

What a fun, well done, and original presentation!! You sir, have earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep it coming!

[TH_FURY]

That bassline is insane and the rest sounds awesome !
We have a very serious synth here... no doubt about it !

[blindianajones]

I love the Summit for the storing of sounds and its multi timbral buttons. Also, feel like its easier to get the Summit to fit in a mix. Probably all biases because I have 80s synth sound fatigue. Well done! I'd like to hear a comparison between the UDO and Polybrute.

[BIG_PASTA]

Damn, the way you edited the musical examples really touched my soul.

[zoundsic]

Summit is a fantastic sounding synth but super 6 seems more like it's alive. Ears respond to the super, right half of my brain likes summit for use. I was going to get a peak until S6 arrived. Cheers for letting us hear them together.

[PacificIslandDrive]

Great video! Fantastic music, graphics, and editing! I’m still going through your custom ASM Hydrasynth patches (amazing stuff). However, the fact that I also have a Novation Peak, I’ll soon be checking out your custom patches for it! Hopefully UDO eventually develops a ‘desktop’ version, as I’m running out of space very quickly. Thanks again for all your great work, unique videos, and honest reviews!

[spazkong]

The first track on this demo completely took me to school. I'm gonna learn to break dance immediately!

[loopman]

What a spectacular presentation!! Great : 10 with lode. I'm a proud owner of the Summit: 100% satisfied, you can't go wrong with it

[kiko]

Dude you really went all out and it is very much appreciated, especially for people who are wondering which analog digital hybrid they should buy

[FakeGlasses]

Your preset pack for the Super 6 is amazing bud. Wish you could make more. Thanks regardless.

[MilesAwayOfficial]

Awesome comparison! Love my Summit, but that Super 6 sure is tempting too

[airwindows]

Summit is deeper and more sonorous, Super6 is shinier and more surface. I'm as drawn to the immediate reaction to the Super6 as anybody, but I think there's a reason the Summit stuff would sit better in a mix. I'd go for the Summit, at least today, given the opportunity. :) and make a plugin to give it the Super6 gloss ;) because you can't make a plugin to give the Super6, the Summit sonorousness and tone intensity and depth

[sKLeTvM]

Thanks for the comparison. Well done. Nice music too. Now if I would be 'young' and if I had only 2.5K in my pocket, I would never buy the UDO. My choice would be the Summit + Argon 8 desktop. Which would give you plenty more sonic possibilities. I own a Summit and a a lot more. The UDO sounds good, no doubt. I bought the Summit because it has this subtle 'dark edge' that only few synths have, like i.e. an Oberheim M12. I think the sound of the Super 6 is closer to the Hydra. The Hydra is a real winner, just like the Argon 8. That is because of the price and possibilities... If the UDO would exist in desktop version for 1.599€, I would buy it as an extra. Considering it's technical shortcomings in comparison with the Summit, I think the kb version is just a little overpriced and for that reason not a 'starter' synth but more an add on if you are really well equipped and are looking for it's specific sonic texture. But than the Summit is also an equal choice...

[bobcatt]

The stereo effect you so rightly admire and call, "Stereo Image" at 20:57, is partially due to having the effects at the pre-filter stage. Which allows the filters to control each side of the stereo effect output rather than having it in the traditional way, post filter. You will see this implemented in other manufacture's designs. This is why when attending an exhibit hall, I try finding the small manufacturers, they often possess and have implemented great ideas into their products. Thumbs up on the task at hand.

[edinjahic]

EXACTLY what I was hoping for. Thank you so much!

[passivehouseaustralia]

Stereo OSCillators vs best filter of all tough choice...(see whatz I did there !) however I think it would be fair to say that Summit would be a great first main workhorse synth while Super6 would be an amazing addition to an existing setup. That being Said I went REV2 because I got bargin second hand price for a 16 voice ! and it was going to be 6 months till I could afford a Summit. No regrets but you know what my next synth will be !

[zipnone]

lots of effort put into this one, nice! amazing instruments