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Cant get why cheapest in europe you can get it for 320$ You americans are so lucky

only just seen this. You mention firmware updates, do you know if a later update (since you recorded this in 2021), does now include a stereo reverb?

Comb filter is just 1 short delay line.

Thank you for this. Three years after you posted it, I watched this with my new-to-me used Digitakt I with a Volca keys plugged into it. I made a track that sounded to me like Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid and this made me very happy. thank you.

Great video. Has it midi thru?

Nicely done Yuki. Quite sad about your Sequential experience. I wonder if this QA issue is reflective of the new management. Totally agree with the comment on Fatar AT. The Ensoniq AT system was very usable, even though those keys were actually made by Fatar too, but they didn't use the Fatar system. The new Arturia AT system looks very similar to the Ensoniq system. I was rather surprised you didn't run the Uliheim through The Big Sky. When Uli brought out the P800 there were a number of issues that got attended rather quickly, so there is hope that the things you outlined might see some attention as well.

if i was just starting with synths i would get this. i am sort of past all the old stuff and the re-issues. like skip the pro800 and get the take5 and teo5 instead of this or other obers. my most recent synth is a gaia2 which does new things. i also dont need more big keyboards. maybe some day i'll find an excuse to get this haha

17:12 dope sounds ❤

Gorgeous sounds man :) Love the UB-Xa!

That's ridiculous about the Sony white noise copyright. Absolute nonsense.

Not a UBXA but I did recently pick up a Prologue 16 for a killer price and have had a lot of fun with designing splits and layered patches. Very different mindset from my XD.

Thank you for being one of the few objective synth people! 🖖🏻

Do you know whether the outputs can use balanced TRS 1/4 in cables ?

I think splits are the strength of this synth it’s a shame there’s not enough space for combo patches

Didn‘t it have blue stripes like the Oberheims originally?

I've tested my Grey Meanie and I know it keeps tune through a startup shutdown cycle. Perhaps that was one of the better components.

17:56 couldn't agree more

What are your thoughts on the newly announced TEO-5? I keep saying that when it drops im gonna sell the hydra to pick one up but the sonic range of the hydra is just so insane. Yeah you cant upload custom wave tables and you have to work to get good bass out of it but name another hardware (hell even software synth) with such a fantastic and well thought out interface. Not to mention the 5 Envelopes, 5 on board LFOs (+ the extra ones) which can emulate analog wave shapes including S&H and can be turned into an 8 step stepsequencer with note locking, voice modulation and like you said - the damn fine analog modeled filters My only real gripe with the hydra is the lacking FX section but thats what pedalboards and DAW post processing is for, sequential synths are only limited to 2 digital FX anyway. I do lust for a real SEM filter though 🥺

Your right, the reverb is not the best. I have a Bigsky - together they are wonderful.

This would definitely complement my Prophet Rev 2.

The whole logue seies should've kept that vintage stereo silver likenit started. Would've gotten the prologue if it had that finish.

That’s sucks man! Keep us updated

I'm surprised you're this positive about the build quality of the UB XA. I found the keybed awful, the knobs unpleasant to use (cheap plastic feel), and the LCD screen almost unusable. The interface was particularly terrible. I hate the million athropy options, give me a Sequential Style vintage knob any time. The sound was a bit disappointing too-thin sounding. While I did manage to create some nice patches, the overall experience brought me no joy. I sent it back after a week of disappointment. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a Behringer hater-I own a P800 and a 2600, and they are lovely. However, after the UB XA disappointment, I ordered a Sequential Prophet 10 and was immediately blown away. I had some issues initially, but I got a good replacement, and now I smile every time I play it. I must say the Sequential instruments (I own a Pro3 too) are a couple of notches in quality above Behringer. It's unfortunate they appear to have quality issues, but they sound so good.

This reminded me that the Blackhole is solid, refined, and in a class by itself. I am guessing this is because of Eventide's long history with digital effects engineering. I do like some of the features on the Sloer, though admittedly have not used one.

I think the keybed is great. I personally like minikeys, but as minikeys go (relative to other minikey synths) it's top notch even before the polyphonic aftertouch. even without the synth engine, i use it as my main vst keyboard now, absolutely phenomenal with pigments.

I hate shipping. The industry should design shipping by drones!

Thank for this nice video! How do like the UB-XA compared to the OB-6? Are they an overlap? Do they complement each other? Is one better a certain things? Will you keep both? As an owner of an OB-6 I am really intersted in your opinion 🙂 Since the release of the UB-XA I am thinking about this. Currently I think they are to close in sound to have them both. However the OB-6 is great and the UB-XA has a great value...

I bought one for £120 ,it said it didn't work on his adapter ( spares or repair) so I took a chance then got it and plugged it in and it came on straight away with flashing lights , plus it was immaculate , chuffed.

My 0b6 knobs are rock solid 😅 and on the I dried it’s built superb! Real Seperate voice cards super easy to replace.. that’s a big deal… have you looked inside the UBXA??

😢that sucks dude !

Well, that was totally unexpected after you told me last time when we met that you will likely get a desktop version in the future. I'm the guy who got your B solina, btw. Looking toward more videos with UB and MX or Big sky (since that's what I have)

Going to wait a couple of years to get this synth cheap, 1200$ is too much imo.

Ooof...

Hey YukiTSD; I consider you are top expert on CZcams for Reverb, you've had the opportunity to own many top quality effects pedals and your critical listening skills are highly valued. I have another CZcams channel where I have been teaching how to use the Zoom MS-70CDR, the last video I made 5 long reverb patches, I would be honored if you listen to them and tell me what you think. Trying to wring out all the best this pedal can do. At: czcams.com/video/I_xds4_0wcQ/video.htmlsi=YGqjkvXDlFgyQDEd (if you're too busy no worries).

As good as Peak? Also, I think polyphony might be down with the rPi handling keyboard control duties as the reason?

Your luck lately, dude

Lmao bro you always got something going on with your stuff. 😂

Every synth manufacturer in the world crossing their fingers when Yuki buys one of their synths.

I could forgive all these little things (like a moderate quality keybed and no post effects) if UBXa has the multitimbrality! Otherwise... No... I don't have space for this synth. If I'll find a space then I'll better buy Polybrute 12!

Great video! I have the Prophet Rev 2 I am thinking about getting the Novation Summit. My concern is that it may be similar to the Rev 2. Your thoughts are welcome Thank you.

I actually really like my UltraTap delay to design my own more modern style early rack style reverbs. Great review!

Thanks for another cool video. How does it compare to the peak for sounds? I'm tempted to get a peak after seeing your previous videos, but wondering if I should wait for the desktop version of this one to come out!

You doing the good work! Thank you! When I play mine together with Hydrasynth ASM , nothing can stop me!

Me too I had multiple units (19 actualy) of p6 and ob6 ALL with built quality nightmares like you say ... same thing with Minimoogs the 2016 and 2022 Minimoogs of which I had multipe units (i had 17) all with built quality nightmare...... 😆 ( That said I have the Dm12 which is really very good built quality and i sold my ob6 because i prefere it and that is true, i even kept it over a Moog voyager) (Moog Voyager i had 26 all with built quality nightmares)

How are you still enjoying the Solina a few months down the road? Too much of a one trick pony? Inspiration machine? Have you ever tried the Waldorf Streichfett?

Thanks for the CAT video. Delayed vibrato my favourite feature of the CAT.

Switch to software lol

Maybe poor quality/badly designed packaging?

Why Fedex? Looks like a build/QC issue just like your P6 and OB6 no?

Great job on this video thank you