PSA UNO Pro X

monquixote

https://www.thomann.co.uk/ik_multimedia_uno_synth_pro_x.htm

I know there have been lots of “what synth” threads recently so I thought id mention this insane deal on the Pro X.

It’s a mono or 3 voice paraphonic with 3 oscillators, 2 filters, 3 lfos, 3 envelopes and 3 fx slots, arp, sequencer and analogue distortion 

if you don’t know much about synths then that means it’s bloody powerful and has lots of hands on controls.

https://youtu.be/-C46Zpm9RkY?si=6zWNwUZHtRrL_ZuJ

ewal

I'm back on to the idea of a budget dawless set-up for my music making holiday with my daughter. The UNO Synth Pro is on my short-list.

monquixote

ewal said:

I'm back on to the idea of a budget dawless set-up for my music making holiday with my daughter. The UNO Synth Pro is on my short-list.

Make sure it's a Pro X.

I've been loving mine with a Drumbrute Impact

Chris.B

Is the Pro X a good choice for someone who is new to synths and would like to explore this fascinating world?

monquixote

Chris.B said:

Is the Pro X a good choice for someone who is new to synths and would like to explore this fascinating world?

Yes, provided you are ok with it being a mono rather than polyphonic and you don't need a keyboard. It does have some very basic ability to play 3 note chords.

There is a keyboard version of the pro (non x) which is also a bargain.

I still say the Reface CS is the ultimate starter synth though.

Chris.B

Thank you @monquixote . I'm just starting to research this new world, there's a lot to learn, to be honest I'm not even sure what I want or need at this stage. 

Basher

All gone...

"The product IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro X is regretfully no longer available."

Probably just as well as im skint after splurging on the Hydrasynth. Now just the Behringer Pro-800  to resist...

ewal

It's back in stock but back up at £291. I snoozed and lost. But no worries - something else will come along.

Basher

I snoozed and, ..err loozed, too.

Was thinking they'd start getting a few B stock units in as some are returned.  They had one and sold it for £269, so not as good as the original saving. 

Pro-800 still £249 though! I mean, an 8-voice  analog polysynth for the price of an upmarket overdrive pedal. What times we live in!

monquixote

Basher said:

All gone...

"The product IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro X is regretfully no longer available."

Probably just as well as im skint after splurging on the Hydrasynth. Now just the Behringer Pro-800  to resist...

I think if you have a Hydra you probably don't need the Pro X unless you want to set up a DAWless jamming rig in which case you also need to get a drum machine!

ewal

I was thinking Circuit Tracks, Pro X and Pro 800 would cover all of what I've planned. But start with Circuit Tracks and see if a DAWless approach is going to be viable for what I want to do. Even just to sketch things we later finish on a DAW.

monquixote

ewal said:

I was thinking Circuit Tracks, Pro X and Pro 800 would cover all of what I've planned. But start with Circuit Tracks and see if a DAWless approach is going to be viable for what I want to do. Even just to sketch things we later finish on a DAW.

Circuit tracks is brilliant although a bit annoying for continuing on a DAW as it doesn't have stem export.

This video is a great list of beginner wallet friendly gear: 

Basher

monquixote said:

I think if you have a Hydra you probably don't need the Pro X unless you want to set up a DAWless jamming rig in which case you also need to get a drum machine!

You are, of course, absolutely right.

I'm only just scratching the surface of the Hydrasynth and I should just concentrate on that.

I guess that the appeal of something else (as well) is the instant analog sound. It's there in the Hydra but takes a bit of coaxing out. As I said, my fruit fly attention span is now looking at the Behringer Poly-800 for a Sequential-like poly for the price of the Uno X.  Again, the sounds are probably all in the Hydra if I can learn to program it properly. 

Not really interested in the DAWless thing either so I really have no excuse. I might, however, get interested if I can turn my room into some kind of Tangerine Dream studio circa-1974 (or 1982) tribute zone.  

Thanks for the reality check.

hollywoodrox

I Really like the JU 06A  but what I really desire is the Roland D 05  the D 05 is very expensive used now though  but I love the D50 sounds .

The Behringer Deepmind 6 & 12 are pretty awesome . I did have a reface DX but didn’t fall in love with it as I’ve got Dexed already & some super stacked DX sounds from a plugin called DX dreams . 

ewal

monquixote said:

ewal said:

I was thinking Circuit Tracks, Pro X and Pro 800 would cover all of what I've planned. But start with Circuit Tracks and see if a DAWless approach is going to be viable for what I want to do. Even just to sketch things we later finish on a DAW.

Circuit tracks is brilliant although a bit annoying for continuing on a DAW as it doesn't have stem export.

This video is a great list of beginner wallet friendly gear: 

Ultimately the Circuit Tracks would be a glorified drum machine. I could live with it being a single stem itself assuming I had the other synths separately and whatever other instrumentation is involved. I'm really just looking for a drum machine plus.

ewal

Andertons have the Pro X on offer just now. If it was the weekend and I'd had a beer, I'd likely be pulling the trigger....

monquixote

ewal said:

Andertons have the Pro X on offer just now. If it was the weekend and I'd had a beer, I'd likely be pulling the trigger....

It's a great deal. You won't find anything else with that much heft for the price.

I wonder if it will get replaced at super booth.

ewal

Yes - listened to some demos on walk to work - covers a lot of what I envisage I'd need.

ewal

Ordered.... Need to scratch this itch...

TTony

ewal said:

Ordered.... Need to scratch this itch...

Ditto

ewal

And gone mad and ordered Pro VS Mini too. Gas done and constraints set for the year.