Taking everything that made the Super 6 famous and packing it into a more compact, portable form factor, the gray Super 6 Desktop Synthesizer from UDO Audio is a polyphonic, 12-voice digital-analog hybrid synth with two digital FPGA-based oscillators per voice, fed into a real analog, SSM2044-inspired VCF with a resonant 4-pole LPF and fixed linkable HPF, a fully analog VCA with selectable velocity sensitivity, and two highly versatile envelope generators. Just like the keyboard, the Super 6 Desktop can support binaural output for true-stereo audio with massive spatial potential, allowing you to create uniquely immersive and dynamic sounds with the benefits of analog warmth and digital precision.

Once you've sculpted optimal sounds, there's plenty more room for creativity with a sophisticated modulation matrix that supports both predefined destinations and custom mapping for a wide range of controls, as well as 24-bit stereo effects like chorus and delay for sweetening your sounds even further. Both the five-mode arpeggiator and 64-step sequencer are MIDI-syncable, and you get swing and a four-octave range. With 128 rewritable patch memory locations (64 user, 64 factory) and 16 rewritable sequence memories, you can build up a sizable library of creations for instant recall at any time.

VESA-Compatible Desktop Synth    12-Voice Polyphony, Six Voicing Modes    Two Digital Oscillators per Voice    Analog VCF with 4-Pole LPF plus HPF    Analog VCA with Dynamics Control    Binaural Audio Output, Stereo FX    Dual ADSR Envelopes, Loopable/Invertable    Comprehensive Mod Matrix, MPE Support    64-Step Sequencer, 5-Mode Arpeggiator    128 Patch Locations, 16 Sequences

The desktop Super 6 offers flexible and immediate control, gorgeous analog sound, and top-notch build quality of the Super 6, but in a more compact package. The durable chassis is all metal and includes ergonomic features such as VESA-mount compliance, robust flip-up feet, and an optional 7 RU rack ear accessory (not included). You can even polychain two Super 6 desktop synths together for a massive 24-voice synthesizer.

In Binaural mode, the Super 6 features a true-stereo signal path in which the instrument’s twelve voices are twinned to form six stereo super voices. Consequently, the left and right channels—and each of the player’s ears—are assigned their own complete synthesizer voice.

Parameters for both channels of each super voice may be independently controlled, facilitating the player to create rich and unique stereo images. The effect ranges from subtle to extreme stereo movement, creating an enhanced sense of spatial positioning relative to conventional monaural signal chains panned at their output.

The Super 6 delivers enormous flexibility at the player's fingertips through simple controls and a carefully designed front panel. Going deeper, there is an intuitive and immediate modulation system based around the performance area switches. For those who want to go further, every panel control can be targeted for modulation, all simultaneously and all with unique amounts.

The oscillators in the Super 6 are digital chips based on FPGA architectures. DDS 1 (oscillator 1) utilizes a centroid oscillator with six sister oscillators that can be dephased in the stereo field, essentially providing seven free-running oscillators. DDS 2 (oscillator 2) sports a single oscillator core, and both oscillators can be coarsely detuned from 64 to 2'.

• DDS 1: six waveforms (sine, sawtooth, square, triangle, and noise) as well as 32 user-downloadable alternative waveforms
• DDS 2: six waveforms including sine, sawtooth, square, triangle, and pulse-width modulation
• Coarse tuning between 64 and 2' for DDS 1 and 32 and 2' for DDS 2
• Fine tuning over a range of 10 semitones up and down for DDS 2
• X-Fade mode crossfades the two oscillators over two octaves from a single keyboard split point
• Hard-sync support
• DDS 2 can double as an LFO or a fixed square wave suboscillator
• DDS 2 can also process external audio signals via the stereo 1/4" audio input

The SSI2144 reprises the SSM2044 of legacy chipmaker Solid State Micro Technology, which many believe to be the best-sounding analog synthesis filter IC ever produced. Based on Dave Rossum’s patented classic improved ladder topology, the SSI2144 allows rich tonal characteristics that showcase the very best attributes of subtractive synthesis.

• Real analog VCF with 4-pole / 24 dB per octave low-pass filter
• Resonance control and two levels of overdrive
• Extra fixed-frequency high-pass filter set before the LPF, with on/off selection
• Creates a band-pass filter when linked with the LPF
• Selectable keyboard tracking modes with filter autotune for accurate tracking
• Analog VCA with selectable fixed or variable envelope modulation
• Dynamics control for selectable velocity sensitivity 

The Super 6 includes two assignable, programmable LFOs that greatly enhance your sound creation possibilities. LFO 1 is freely assignable, with low- and high-frequency modes, and it can be used as a standard LFO, a third oscillator, a drone, or for audio-rate modulations.

It also features controls for delay, delay with left/right phase offset, as well as a selection of run modes (free running, reset, and one-shot) and syncing modes (arpeggiator/sequencer or external clock). LFO 2 sports rate and delay controls, selectable trigger modes, and dedicated controls for rate, pitch, and VCF/VCA modulation.

• LFO 1 Waveforms: triangle, reverse sawtooth, sample and hold, square, and any waveform selection for Oscillator 1
• LFO 2 Waveforms: sine, reverse sawtooth, sample and hold, square, sawtooth, and sample and glide

The envelopes are the final stage of your sound creation, and the envelopes loaded onto the Super 6 are designed to create a wide range of sounds, from mostly static classical tones to dynamic, moving soundscapes. ENV 1 sports an invertable AHDSR (attack, hold, decay, sustain, release) design, which is fully mappable through the mod matrix.

A looping mode with selectable keytracking allows ENV 1 to be used as an LFO or FM source. ENV 2 features a traditional ADSR design with multiple destinations.

Create epic grooves and patterns with the powerful onboard sequencer and arpeggiator section. The arp features five MIDI-syncable modes with a smart-hold option, while the 64-step sequencer sports programmable step, slide, accent, rest, and sequence length tracks. Clock parameters feature easily adjusted division and swing settings per layer. And you can store up to 16 patterns total.

Super 6 includes plenty of connections to support any workflow. With true-stereo output, audio in processing, and support for a diversity of pedals, you should have no problem integrating this feature-rich synth into your audio setup, whether live or in the studio.

• One stereo pair of 1/4" outputs for true-stereo, binaural audio output (summed as mono when binaural is off)
• A 1/4" stereo input for processing external audio through the second oscillator
• A powerful headphone output with dedicated volume control
• Two pedal inputs: expression and sustain
• 5-pin DIN MIDI input, output, and thru connectors
• USB-B for MIDI, waveform swapping, and firmware updates

While the desktop module omits the Fatar keyboard of its sister version, you still get plenty of support for sophisticated control via external MIDI controllers. With the right control hardware, the Super 6 Desktop will accept polyphonic aftertouch, pitch bend, and expression, as well as adjustable velocity sensitivity. Most importantly, the Super 6 supports MPE MIDI information, so you can use your expressive gesture-controlled MPE interface and map the input to any of your synth parameters.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many phone calls can I take with this system? Nathan

A: Physically there is one silver satin or phone line connection. To reach multiple lines we use AT&T audio conference service.

Q: 2. Does this work with a digital phone line or analog only?

A: Analog.

Q: 3. MY JK Audio is no longer connecting with Broadcast System. I can no longer connect my callers through my Arrakis System. The LED is stuck on send and no LED on caller! How do I get the system working again?

A: Please phone a B&H pro audio representitive to try and trouble shoot your problem.

Q: 4. Where is this player made?

A: The Yamaha CD-S2100 Super Audio CD Player (BH #YACDS2100BL) is made in Malaysia.

Q: 5. Specifically, does this work with an iPhone?

A: No.

Q: 6. Does this system handle delays in case I have to censor a caller before it gets on the air?

A: The JK Audio Broadcast Host Desktop Digital Hybrid would not provide a delay for censoring calls. A unit such as the Eventide BD-960 Broadcast Audio Delay, B&H # EVBD960, would be recommended for censoring live broadcasts.

Q: 7. My JK Audio will no longer let me connect my callers to my Arrakis Broadcast system. How do I get my JK Audio to function properly again?

A: If the unit was working and then suddenly stopped, first please make sure all cables connecting the two units are functioning. If there were any changes made to the signal chain prior to the issue, please try to reset the original signal chain. If audio from the system can be heard by the caller, but the caller can not be run through the system, please ensure the callers channel is selected to take audio in on the system. If all the above is correct, then we'd suggest reaching out to JK Audio for deeper troubleshooting at 800-552-8346.

Q: 8. Does this product work with cellphone besides telephone?

A: It's not compatible with smartphones, only telephones with a RJ11C cable.

Q: 9. Hi, is it possible remove the copper-plated case that enclosed the power transformer, in order to change the voltage to 220v? Thank you!

A: No, it would not be advisable to alter this product in that way. Yamaha does make 220v products for regions where that is required. If you are looking for a 220v Yamaha product, you would need to purchase it from a region where the AC power is 220v.

Q: 10. Can this operate completely Via USB to PC with out the analog connections to the PC?

A: Yes, you can connect the USB port on the JK Audio Universal Host Desktop Digital Hybrid Telephone Interface directly to your computer's USB port for a bi-directional audio connection or for stereo recording on the computer. Analog connections are not required to connect to the computer.