Some patches are really really good and recreate that 70 s magic detune polysynth feeling. You made me decide between the rev2 and the summit. Nice playing, thank you.
not many people have done justice to this beautiful sounding synth and I don't know why. Your demo however is hypnotic and really showcases the enormity of its scope and capability.
U made me start saving to buy it man. I have the minilogue xd n i wanna upgrade. Lost between the polybrute n this. Though i dont play live at all n i dont really use the sequencer, im a guitarist not a keyboardist, i use synth for music writing, recording n production. So i guess a lot of the Brute features i would be paying for n wont use. Layering sounds is very helpful for me. Sometimes as a non keyboardist think of Jupiter-xm or Sledge 2 are enough for me, since they have many options and a lot of layering. But the Summit's sound is magic really.
I gotta say as a full time session musician, The Summet is the one Synth that was so easy to get my head around and it’s stunning architecture is next level (keep on practicing mate, it takes time to learn learn to learn piano skills.. but your on your way 👍🏼)
@@13anjowizard I don’t really understand your message.? What’s the difference between a synthesizer player and learning the Basic fundamentals of the piano ? I guess, unless you’re just sending Midi data to the synthesizer from a DAW for it to be triggered that way.. But from my opinion, it seems like the maker of the video as well on his way to learning basic skills of complex scales.. My comment was not meant to be offensive in anyway, actually it was meant to be more of a pat on the back… Learning to play the piano/synthesizers, takes a lot of time and a lot of practice… And I think the player is well as way..
@@music-maker2505 the difference is huge. A banjo has strings but if you play it like a guitar you aren’t really playing the banjo. You could play it like a guitar but it wouldn’t be really doing the instrument justice. The synthesizer has keys but it’s not a piano. This guy is making excellent soundscapes and playing the synthesizer pretty darn good. Giving us an excellent idea of what this machine is capable of.
@@13anjowizard ok.. that’s the strangest Logic I’ve heard in a while.. A banjo is not a guitar (they don’t even look similar) But a synthesizer is an electronic piano (Analog, Wavetable, subtractive, additive etc.) and is laid out playability wise, identical to a piano. Chord structures, scales “arpeggiators” are all based on the fundamentals of basic piano skills. Paying €2000 or there about.. just to turn some dials and push some buttons, is not much of a skill in my own opinion.! In order to get the most out of any instrument.. is to learn how to play it.. But there are people (perhaps not the person in this video) who’s bank accounts are greater than their willingness to spend the time “not money” in dominating their instruments of choice.. I could go on, but unless your a musician who has spent many years learning to play an instrument, then to continue is pointless..!!
@@music-maker2505 a synthesizer is not an electric piano, its alot more than that. To call it a piano doesn't really do it justice. Most synths barely even play a believable piano sound. All of these tools are based on math and music theory and exist so that they can be used in lieu of one having to do so manually. The synthesizer does not rely on the keybed , but rather we use the keybed for it out of convenience and familiarity.
Got one two weeks ago. The sound is really so nice, I am still little bit struggling with the mod matrix and multi patches, it needs some time to absorb it (so different from my old Korg Poly). It has its own charisma - it´s just nice and "pleasant"
Is it possible to create a beat and play on top of it in summit? I need a polysynth with onboard fx and to be able to play a synth on a beat and an arpegiator any ideas? Thanks for the video. Great content.
I dont the Peak/Summit well enough to be sure, but I feel like you are using the various gain staging a bit better then other demos. There are times where I forget I'm listing to a hybrid.
Great! If I didn't already own one, this would make me want to buy one. I'm also interested in the Iridium, and I wonder why you say you don't like it? Thanks for the video!
Blofeld is great value for money, especially if you don't mind menu diving to create sounds. Another option is the Studiologic Sledge, which features a more limited version of the Blofeld sound engine with knob per function editing
I had not given this synth much attention until very recently, having been attracted to the Sequential REV2, Moog Matriarch, and Roland System 8. However, after seeing and hearing more of this, for some reason it seems more versatile. I was first blown away by the Rev2 but it has its own very distinctive sound (the Wilson?) that seems to bounce back and forth between either high or ultra low. What I am having trouble finding in it is that mellow middle-of-the-road old-fashioned analog sound. The Moog Matriarch has that, but not being able to save any of the patches is a drawback for me. And, to be honest, it's a bit of a one-trick pony, albeit with one hell of an amazing trick. Now, for the Roland. I love the Jupes, but they're all used now except for the Xm, apparently having been superceded by the System 8. It's got great tone to it, but its high integration with computers and DAWs scares the heck out of me - the whole reason for anlogue or hybrid synths for me is to get as far away from the DAW-a-sphere as possible! So, all that has brought me around to this lesser known baby. It seems to capture the crux of differenth worlds. It's got some of the power of the Prophets, but with less of the in-your-face Sequential sound. It's got a smooth mollowness similar to a Moog, but doesn't leave you stuck in the dark ages. And, it sounds a bit like a Jupiter to me, but won't leave one depending on computers like the System 8. It really does have an amazing smooth and mellow tone to it. Maybe not as much character as a lot of analog synths, but enough to let you know it's definitely not a DX! I also love the apparent simplicity of the lay-out. All the knobs are where I'd expect them to be - it looks intuitive. Furthermore, it seems like it would work well with external effects, like Big Sky or Eventide reverbs. I really like it from what I've heard so far, and this amazing demo reinforces how I feel. Also, seems like some of those sounds could work well for some funky mono synth style solos. How is the mono behavior of it? Do you think my analysis is at all close to being accurate? Thanks a lot for this great demo!
@@maydaygoingdown5602 Already got the Summit. Very happy with it, though there is a bit of a learning curve. Thanks for the suggestion though. I'm sure this will not be the last synth I buy.
This video is absolutely amazing! I was wondering though if this is a good synth for vintage sounds. I have the Prophet Rev 2 and it’s also a fantastic instrument but I’d like a keyboard that I can use for leads.
@@Kirk-Monteux-Production ok awesome. Yeah I’ve been looking at this synth for a couple of weeks now and I think it would be perfect for those classic 80’s sounds. Thanks for getting back to me. Keep the videos coming man. You rock! 😎
@@sawlfo Hey, I've had both Rev2 and Summit and I can say that the Summit's sound is just sooo rich, it has a really nice tone. I sold my REV2, my Summit I will never sell it can make any type of sound
Hello :) did you manage to create a m83 pad with it ? I know that the rev2 can do it and I can’t decide between the two synth because of this patch, thanks a lot :)
Hello @@Kirk-Monteux-Production and thanks for your answer, I'm sorry I wasn't accurate, please find a link of someone playing m83 pad on Rev2 to give you an idea, many thanks for your feedback :-) th-cam.com/video/HnqwH3Raa1Y/w-d-xo.html
Just started looking at this synth 5 mins ago, I really like the fact that it has a lot of knobs, but is there still a lot of menu diving to do on the screen?
Still Artek - I've had the Summit for over a year and it's exceptional. I own an old Korg Wavestation/sr and I love the pads and huge sounds it makes. I was initially impressed with the Wavestate, but quickly realized that its sonic potential, though vast, involves some seriously complicated programming. I'm willing to invest quite a bit into learning an instrument, but the Wavestate just seemed like more than I wanted to take on. The Summit, on the other hand, is a perfect balance of pay-off based on investment. Time spent with it is constantly rewarding! You can get beautiful-sounding patches in minutes and when you put more time in modulation, you get even more fulfilling sounds out of it. And I honestly believe that the Peak and Summit have the best sounding reverb ever added to a synth engine. I know that these instruments aren't fully analog, but I feel like they cover much of my analog poly needs while offering even greater sonic flexibility. Don't let the mod matrix on this scare you. The menu is very clear and when you need to use it, it's really not a hassle. Programming this synth is a dream for what you get out of it.
@@tedstahl3794 I did buy the summit as well, and I do agree with all of what you said, it fulfills all I am looking for in a synth. That reverb is very grand and can make a whole ambient album using a reverb like that! I did also buy a Roland JV2080 and there’s a lot of menu diving too but weirdly enough, on that synth, I don’t mind it at all!
@@invertedbeing7998 I have a JV-2080 too and I completely agree! The larger screen helps. It's designed fairly intuitively and it's sonic potential is truly exceptional. I've acquired eight of the expansion cards to fully populate it including the Vintage Synth, the Piano, both Orchestra cards, the SFX, the Techno card, Session, and the Keyboards of the '60s and '70s. There's so much you can do with that instrument!
Together with Waldorf Iridium and the ASM Hydra, the Novation Summit is the best synth since the Access Virus TI. You can put the Summit next to any recent analog synth, it'll simply wipe the floor with it. EDIT 07/23 : So I've sold my Hydra and replaced it with the Prophet 12. The Hydra just sounds a little harsh and thin for my taste.
I find the Waldorf less appealing but Hydra is something else. Also I wait for the PolyBrute 12 voice version. I own a MatrixBrute and I really been in analog love with it.
Im waffling between this and the polybrut, all the signs point to polybrute, and the polubrute LOOKS more interesting, but the sounds i want keep coming from this. HELP ME
Please watch Part 1 with all my single patch favorites here: th-cam.com/video/9Dev8Juubdo/w-d-xo.html
R.I.P. Chris Huggett He played a major role on the development of the summit and peak
Novation should hire you. This shows off the Summit so much better than most other demos. Thank you!
Thanks
I received it yesterday. It is just mind-blowing. I'll have to order a second life too^^
awesome
Some patches are really really good and recreate that 70 s magic detune polysynth feeling. You made me decide between the rev2 and the summit. Nice playing, thank you.
not many people have done justice to this beautiful sounding synth and I don't know why. Your demo however is hypnotic and really showcases the enormity of its scope and capability.
Thank you!
Wow, these patches sound great!
How is this digital, is beyond me. What a synth!
Actually its a hybrid. Digital oscillators and analog filter.
So good! A little bit of tweaking really adds life
Thanks
U made me start saving to buy it man. I have the minilogue xd n i wanna upgrade. Lost between the polybrute n this. Though i dont play live at all n i dont really use the sequencer, im a guitarist not a keyboardist, i use synth for music writing, recording n production. So i guess a lot of the Brute features i would be paying for n wont use. Layering sounds is very helpful for me.
Sometimes as a non keyboardist think of Jupiter-xm or Sledge 2 are enough for me, since they have many options and a lot of layering. But the Summit's sound is magic really.
thank you so much for the depth of this look into its capabilities....panning to get one so this is great...sub earned 😁
great job, keep up the good work, mind blowing sound...full support back!
I gotta say as a full time session musician, The Summet is the one Synth that was so easy to get my head around and it’s stunning architecture is next level (keep on practicing mate, it takes time to learn learn to learn piano skills.. but your on your way 👍🏼)
lol, this dude is a synthesist. hes pretty damn good.
@@13anjowizard I don’t really understand your message.? What’s the difference between a synthesizer player and learning the Basic fundamentals of the piano ? I guess, unless you’re just sending Midi data to the synthesizer from a DAW for it to be triggered that way.. But from my opinion, it seems like the maker of the video as well on his way to learning basic skills of complex scales.. My comment was not meant to be offensive in anyway, actually it was meant to be more of a pat on the back… Learning to play the piano/synthesizers, takes a lot of time and a lot of practice… And I think the player is well as way..
@@music-maker2505 the difference is huge. A banjo has strings but if you play it like a guitar you aren’t really playing the banjo. You could play it like a guitar but it wouldn’t be really doing the instrument justice. The synthesizer has keys but it’s not a piano. This guy is making excellent soundscapes and playing the synthesizer pretty darn good. Giving us an excellent idea of what this machine is capable of.
@@13anjowizard ok.. that’s the strangest Logic I’ve heard in a while.. A banjo is not a guitar (they don’t even look similar) But a synthesizer is an electronic piano (Analog, Wavetable, subtractive, additive etc.) and is laid out playability wise, identical to a piano. Chord structures, scales “arpeggiators” are all based on the fundamentals of basic piano skills. Paying €2000 or there about.. just to turn some dials and push some buttons, is not much of a skill in my own opinion.! In order to get the most out of any instrument.. is to learn how to play it.. But there are people (perhaps not the person in this video) who’s bank accounts are greater than their willingness to spend the time “not money” in dominating their instruments of choice.. I could go on, but unless your a musician who has spent many years learning to play an instrument, then to continue is pointless..!!
@@music-maker2505 a synthesizer is not an electric piano, its alot more than that. To call it a piano doesn't really do it justice. Most synths barely even play a believable piano sound. All of these tools are based on math and music theory and exist so that they can be used in lieu of one having to do so manually.
The synthesizer does not rely on the keybed , but rather we use the keybed for it out of convenience and familiarity.
thnxxxxxx!!! waitin for mine at the moment...
Got one two weeks ago. The sound is really so nice, I am still little bit struggling with the mod matrix and multi patches, it needs some time to absorb it (so different from my old Korg Poly). It has its own charisma - it´s just nice and "pleasant"
This was surprisingly good study music 🤓
All right, I'd never would thought that such a noodling would be helpful for studying.
came back again..even better the 2nd time..
Is it possible to create a beat and play on top of it in summit? I need a polysynth with onboard fx and to be able to play a synth on a beat and an arpegiator any ideas? Thanks for the video.
Great content.
I dont the Peak/Summit well enough to be sure, but I feel like you are using the various gain staging a bit better then other demos. There are times where I forget I'm listing to a hybrid.
Great! If I didn't already own one, this would make me want to buy one. I'm also interested in the Iridium, and I wonder why you say you don't like it? Thanks for the video!
Iridium is a nice modern synth but it lacks of dirt, aggressiveness, and character. IMHO
@@Kirk-Monteux-Production Just curious, and trying to get a read on the Iridium: Do you think the Blofeld also lacks
@@robertfischer1895 Can't tell never played a Blofeld.
Blofeld is great value for money, especially if you don't mind menu diving to create sounds. Another option is the Studiologic Sledge, which features a more limited version of the Blofeld sound engine with knob per function editing
I had not given this synth much attention until very recently, having been attracted to the Sequential REV2, Moog Matriarch, and Roland System 8. However, after seeing and hearing more of this, for some reason it seems more versatile. I was first blown away by the Rev2 but it has its own very distinctive sound (the Wilson?) that seems to bounce back and forth between either high or ultra low. What I am having trouble finding in it is that mellow middle-of-the-road old-fashioned analog sound. The Moog Matriarch has that, but not being able to save any of the patches is a drawback for me. And, to be honest, it's a bit of a one-trick pony, albeit with one hell of an amazing trick. Now, for the Roland. I love the Jupes, but they're all used now except for the Xm, apparently having been superceded by the System 8. It's got great tone to it, but its high integration with computers and DAWs scares the heck out of me - the whole reason for anlogue or hybrid synths for me is to get as far away from the DAW-a-sphere as possible! So, all that has brought me around to this lesser known baby. It seems to capture the crux of differenth worlds. It's got some of the power of the Prophets, but with less of the in-your-face Sequential sound. It's got a smooth mollowness similar to a Moog, but doesn't leave you stuck in the dark ages. And, it sounds a bit like a Jupiter to me, but won't leave one depending on computers like the System 8. It really does have an amazing smooth and mellow tone to it. Maybe not as much character as a lot of analog synths, but enough to let you know it's definitely not a DX! I also love the apparent simplicity of the lay-out. All the knobs are where I'd expect them to be - it looks intuitive. Furthermore, it seems like it would work well with external effects, like Big Sky or Eventide reverbs. I really like it from what I've heard so far, and this amazing demo reinforces how I feel. Also, seems like some of those sounds could work well for some funky mono synth style solos. How is the mono behavior of it? Do you think my analysis is at all close to being accurate? Thanks a lot for this great demo!
Get the Polybrute.
@@maydaygoingdown5602 Already got the Summit. Very happy with it, though there is a bit of a learning curve. Thanks for the suggestion though. I'm sure this will not be the last synth I buy.
Very Very Nice....I'll have the same thing...
Thank you
i cant even play chords but i like it so much
Thanks
nice video!!!
whats the biggest diff between korgs prologue / prophet rev 2 and the summit?
This video is absolutely amazing! I was wondering though if this is a good synth for vintage sounds. I have the Prophet Rev 2 and it’s also a fantastic instrument but I’d like a keyboard that I can use for leads.
Absolutely, imagine a lead sound stacked with 16 voices 3 oscillators each!
@@Kirk-Monteux-Production ok awesome. Yeah I’ve been looking at this synth for a couple of weeks now and I think it would be perfect for those classic 80’s sounds. Thanks for getting back to me. Keep the videos coming man. You rock! 😎
did you end up getting the summit? im realy torn between the rev 2 and summit!!
@@sawlfo Hey, I've had both Rev2 and Summit and I can say that the Summit's sound is just sooo rich, it has a really nice tone.
I sold my REV2, my Summit I will never sell it can make any type of sound
@@shapeshifta3431 thanks!! It does sound great in the videos!!
What’s the best synth for dark vintage sounds I make trap hip hop beats and electronic beats.
Because the summit has an analog filter you can totally use it for trap or anything else
Hello :) did you manage to create a m83 pad with it ? I know that the rev2 can do it and I can’t decide between the two synth because of this patch, thanks a lot :)
Sorry I don't know what you're talking about
Hello @@Kirk-Monteux-Production and thanks for your answer, I'm sorry I wasn't accurate, please find a link of someone playing m83 pad on Rev2 to give you an idea, many thanks for your feedback :-) th-cam.com/video/HnqwH3Raa1Y/w-d-xo.html
@@sound4label I'm sure you can create something pretty similar with the Summit. Or even more complex considering it's bi-timbral.
@@lasideasfugazes Thank you :)
@@lasideasfugazes also prophet rev 2 is bi-timbral.
Just started looking at this synth 5 mins ago, I really like the fact that it has a lot of knobs, but is there still a lot of menu diving to do on the screen?
Even you have to dive into menus its still pretty easy to handle. All important things to perform are direct editable on the board.
@@Kirk-Monteux-Production great thanks, because I am quite allergic to big menu divings. Bought a Korg Wavestate and sold it 2 weeks later
Still Artek - I've had the Summit for over a year and it's exceptional. I own an old Korg Wavestation/sr and I love the pads and huge sounds it makes. I was initially impressed with the Wavestate, but quickly realized that its sonic potential, though vast, involves some seriously complicated programming. I'm willing to invest quite a bit into learning an instrument, but the Wavestate just seemed like more than I wanted to take on. The Summit, on the other hand, is a perfect balance of pay-off based on investment. Time spent with it is constantly rewarding! You can get beautiful-sounding patches in minutes and when you put more time in modulation, you get even more fulfilling sounds out of it. And I honestly believe that the Peak and Summit have the best sounding reverb ever added to a synth engine. I know that these instruments aren't fully analog, but I feel like they cover much of my analog poly needs while offering even greater sonic flexibility.
Don't let the mod matrix on this scare you. The menu is very clear and when you need to use it, it's really not a hassle. Programming this synth is a dream for what you get out of it.
@@tedstahl3794 I did buy the summit as well, and I do agree with all of what you said, it fulfills all I am looking for in a synth. That reverb is very grand and can make a whole ambient album using a reverb like that!
I did also buy a Roland JV2080 and there’s a lot of menu diving too but weirdly enough, on that synth, I don’t mind it at all!
@@invertedbeing7998 I have a JV-2080 too and I completely agree! The larger screen helps. It's designed fairly intuitively and it's sonic potential is truly exceptional. I've acquired eight of the expansion cards to fully populate it including the Vintage Synth, the Piano, both Orchestra cards, the SFX, the Techno card, Session, and the Keyboards of the '60s and '70s. There's so much you can do with that instrument!
im buying it..so it may be to difficult to learn quickly...but what the heck..you only live once
Actually it's an easy layout you'll learn fast
This is how ppl play synthesizers that dont have a clue about making electronic music
Link to your amazing works? We’ll be waiting.
Together with Waldorf Iridium and the ASM Hydra, the Novation Summit is the best synth since the Access Virus TI. You can put the Summit next to any recent analog synth, it'll simply wipe the floor with it. EDIT 07/23 : So I've sold my Hydra and replaced it with the Prophet 12. The Hydra just sounds a little harsh and thin for my taste.
I find the Waldorf less appealing but Hydra is something else. Also I wait for the PolyBrute 12 voice version. I own a MatrixBrute and I really been in analog love with it.
@@Kirk-Monteux-Production so what's your opinion about the Hydra, compared to the Summit, it looks like it sounds really good!
You think they'll drop a 12 voice polybrute?
@@jr6786 from a marketing point of view it would make much sense
@@captainpawpawchannel I think Hydra covers more the digital bright side. If I'd had the money and space I'd have both
Im waffling between this and the polybrut, all the signs point to polybrute, and the polubrute LOOKS more interesting, but the sounds i want keep coming from this. HELP ME
Well, the PolyBrute has its own character for sure but 6 voices is too much of a limit for me.
bruh