# Super 8 **URL:** https://forum.udo-audio.com/c/udo-audio/super-8/24.md [Latest](https://forum.udo-audio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.udo-audio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.udo-audio.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Super 8 category](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/about-the-super-8-category/2541)
**Author:** [@DDS](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/DDS)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss UDO Audio’s 16-voice polyphonic, bi-timbral hybrid synthesizer. --- ## [UDO Audio RBN-1-C](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/udo-audio-rbn-1-c/3183)
**Author:** [@Feelingthin](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Feelingthin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2026 05:15 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/udo-audio-rbn-1-c/3183 "2026-09-02T05:15:14Z")
I’m starting a discussion about the forthcoming RBN-1-C. Look great and really hope we see more Eurorack modules-maybe a single voice would be cool that has plenty of cv control. I get that this is a nitch market and is… --- ## [Super 8G editor and librarian](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8g-editor-and-librarian/3145)
**Author:** [@goodweather](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/goodweather)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2026 01:36 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8g-editor-and-librarian/3145 "2026-07-12T01:36:01Z")
As requested by many I can know inform you that I’m working on an editor and librarian for the Super 8 and Super Gemini. Still quite a lot of work (especially tests and check of parameters) but most of things are settle… --- ## [Super8 tuning issues](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super8-tuning-issues/3938)
**Author:** [@spopejoy](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/spopejoy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 08:29 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super8-tuning-issues/3938 "2026-07-09T08:29:26Z")
Hi, I’ve been running into some tuning issues with the Super-8, and they’ve emerged after using the synth off and on for a few months. I did some tracking with it in late March, mainly with preset sounds, and everything … --- ## [USB suddenly not connecting to Mac](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/usb-suddenly-not-connecting-to-mac/3860)
**Author:** [@simmo75](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/simmo75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2026 12:12 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/usb-suddenly-not-connecting-to-mac/3860 "2026-05-25T12:12:11Z")
Hello, My usb is has suddenly stopped connecting, the Super 8 hard drive doesn’t work and USB midi isn’t connected. I’ve tried various cables, different ports on my mac but no luck. I also tried restarting holding dow… --- ## [Super 8 midi issue - It may be user error](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-midi-issue-it-may-be-user-error/3874)
**Author:** [@Feelingthin](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Feelingthin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2026 15:20 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-midi-issue-it-may-be-user-error/3874 "2026-05-24T15:20:45Z")
I’m having issues when sending midi from the computer over midi din or usb. The panel controls are unresponsive unless I switch layers from lower to upper and back again every time I hit play or record in the daw. Maybe … --- ## [S8 voice pitch slew after bend with RBN-1](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/s8-voice-pitch-slew-after-bend-with-rbn-1/3804)
**Author:** [@RB26FET](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/RB26FET)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2026 17:17 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/s8-voice-pitch-slew-after-bend-with-rbn-1/3804 "2026-05-09T17:17:22Z")
Hi all, I’m running into an issue with my new RBN-1 controller. I think I know what’s happening; when in intelligent pitch mode lets say you bend a note up or down and then start playing notes a distance away from where… --- ## [Disappointing Super 8 Presets – Anyone Else?](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/disappointing-super-8-presets-anyone-else/3583)
**Author:** [@akobaros](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/akobaros)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2026 07:06 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/disappointing-super-8-presets-anyone-else/3583 "2026-02-14T07:06:02Z")
Dear UDO Super 8 Users, First of all, I want to mention that I’m opening this thread as a synth player/performer who’s probably older than many of you. (Age is never wisdom, of course—I just wanted to point out that I’v… --- ## [(RESOLVED) Super 8 v1.33 voice issue](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/resolved-super-8-v1-33-voice-issue/3662)
**Author:** [@saysthetedd](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/saysthetedd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 06:56 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/resolved-super-8-v1-33-voice-issue/3662 "2026-01-14T06:56:29Z")
UPDATE: Resolved by holding MANUAL UPPER + HOLD LOWER for 5 seconds. Hey all, just upgraded my Super 8 to the latest 1.33 release - the synth arrived with a note that this is one of the first things you should do. I kno… --- ## [New Unit: Toggle switches have a strange resistance](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/new-unit-toggle-switches-have-a-strange-resistance/3603)
**Author:** [@Bascule](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Bascule)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2025 16:36 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/new-unit-toggle-switches-have-a-strange-resistance/3603 "2025-09-30T16:36:15Z")
I received my Super 8 today and I’m checking if everything works. The unit is spotless and works perfectly. The only thing I noticed is that most of the toggle switches have a hard resistance when moving them from the mi… --- ## [Mute or solo upper/lower](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/mute-or-solo-upper-lower/3503)
**Author:** [@Milesmusic](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Milesmusic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2025 13:06 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/mute-or-solo-upper-lower/3503 "2025-07-26T13:06:02Z")
Is there a way to preview just the upper or lower voice in a performance to hear what each patch is doing individually? --- ## [Voice upgrade](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/voice-upgrade/3357)
**Author:** [@Feelingthin](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Feelingthin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2025 21:48 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/voice-upgrade/3357 "2025-07-05T21:48:34Z")
I just purchased the voice upgrade. $254 total with shipping to the US. Looking for the ribbon controller eurorack module, and of course a UDO drum machine/sampler. --- ## [Black Super 8](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/black-super-8/3042)
**Author:** [@Austenyo](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Austenyo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [5 June 2025 19:40 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/black-super-8/3042 "2025-06-05T19:40:18Z")
Is UDO planning to release a black Super 8? I’ve noticed them in recent videos on their YouTube channel… I’d love to purchase one! Look at this thing… it’s a beaut! --- ## [Toggle switch sloppy?](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/toggle-switch-sloppy/3408)
**Author:** [@Elche](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Elche)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2025 20:24 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/toggle-switch-sloppy/3408 "2025-05-26T20:24:17Z")
Hi. Anyone experienced a sloppy switch? Almost feels like spring is gone. Got my super 8 today and that was a bit of a bummer… Maybe it can be fixed easily at home? --- ## [Can super 8 do single lfo modulation?](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/can-super-8-do-single-lfo-modulation/3386)
**Author:** [@Elche](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Elche)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2025 17:07 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/can-super-8-do-single-lfo-modulation/3386 "2025-05-19T17:07:07Z")
Hi. Potential buyer. I have a prophet rev 2 that has polyphonic lfo which in practise can be difficult to use for tempo controlled vca modulation. This can be Nice for chords for example. Is it possible to turn off lfo p… --- ## [Layer buttons to control upper and lower together](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/layer-buttons-to-control-upper-and-lower-together/2558)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2025 10:25 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/layer-buttons-to-control-upper-and-lower-together/2558 "2025-04-19T10:25:57Z")
@udo-audio @DDS is it possible to press both layer buttons together to control both layers simultaneously in stack/split modes? Could be useful for cases where users want to set up the same sound on both layers then pan … --- ## [Patch/Performance architecture](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/patch-performance-architecture/3329)
**Author:** [@Milesmusic](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Milesmusic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2025 09:02 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/patch-performance-architecture/3329 "2025-04-19T09:02:35Z")
New S8 user here. I’m unsure of how patches and performances relate. As I understand it, patches can have an upper and lower voice in dual or split mode. Do Performances use 2 of the patches in memory, thereby having fou… --- ## [Additional voice cards for Super 8](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/additional-voice-cards-for-super-8/2594)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2025 08:56 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/additional-voice-cards-for-super-8/2594 "2025-03-06T08:56:57Z")
I’m planning on getting either the SG or S8. I actually prefer the cleaner look of the S8. One of my other considerations is the voice count through. @udo-audio is the option to purchase extra voice cards for the S8 defi… --- ## [Panning in non-binaural](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/panning-in-non-binaural/2919)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2025 11:23 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/panning-in-non-binaural/2919 "2025-01-19T11:23:55Z")
If binaural is off, panning within the stereo field via the pan control is not possible. Is this intended behaviour or a bug? @udo-audio --- ## [Super 8 Desktop when?](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-desktop-when/3154)
**Author:** [@parallaxCloud](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/parallaxCloud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2025 01:06 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-desktop-when/3154 "2025-01-16T01:06:31Z")
Super 8 Desktop when? --- ## [Keytrack Envelope 1 works only with 8 of the 16 voices of a patch](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/keytrack-envelope-1-works-only-with-8-of-the-16-voices-of-a-patch/3028)
**Author:** [@Seventies61](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Seventies61)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2024 14:47 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/keytrack-envelope-1-works-only-with-8-of-the-16-voices-of-a-patch/3028 "2024-11-22T14:47:29Z")
The envelope 1 keytrack toggle switch allows you to determine whether and to what extent envelope 1’s decay and release stages respond relative to the pitch of the notes played on the keyboard. Unfortunately it works onl… --- ## [Anyone ordered a Super 8 yet?](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/anyone-ordered-a-super-8-yet/2728)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [11 October 2024 11:25 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/anyone-ordered-a-super-8-yet/2728 "2024-10-11T11:25:38Z")
Just wondering. I still haven’t made my mind up between it and the Gemini. I love the clean look of the 8 and the lack of ribbon controller isn’t a huge deal for me. What’s giving me pause is the the voice count when in… --- ## [VCF Envelope source switch bug 1.25](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/vcf-envelope-source-switch-bug-1-25/2921)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2024 23:17 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/vcf-envelope-source-switch-bug-1-25/2921 "2024-09-26T23:17:51Z")
Just discovered a bug I think. Have found an instance where moving the VCF envelope depth slider is causing the envelope source switch to change to a different position from the one saved in the patch data. Have reported… --- ## [Pitch bend slider scaling](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/pitch-bend-slider-scaling/2923)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2024 19:25 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/pitch-bend-slider-scaling/2923 "2024-09-26T19:25:26Z")
I was wondering if would be fair to request that the scaling perhaps be revised here. I don’t get any perceptible pitch bend until the slider is at about 3. I only get a quartertone at just shy of the 5 mark. --- ## [Super 8 (and Gemini?) 1.2.4 bugs](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-and-gemini-1-2-4-bugs/2901)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2024 18:52 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-and-gemini-1-2-4-bugs/2901 "2024-09-24T18:52:40Z")
Is anyone else on 1.2.4 and could check something? On mine the PWM/Wave slider will seeming flip the source back to LFO 1 whenever the slider is moved. Moving the source switch doesn’t always work either, sometimes I ha… --- ## [Using Manual mode on both layers simultaneously on Super 8](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/using-manual-mode-on-both-layers-simultaneously-on-super-8/2838)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2024 17:01 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/using-manual-mode-on-both-layers-simultaneously-on-super-8/2838 "2024-08-13T17:01:27Z")
I was wondering if anyone could offer a bit of insight of how this works in practice. Specifically, if one were to put both layers into manual mode, do both layers get adjusted simultaneously, irrespective of whether the… --- ## [Super 8 Manual](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-manual/2575)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2024 21:12 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/super-8-manual/2575 "2024-05-24T21:12:58Z")
Will the Super 8 manual be uploaded soon? --- ## [Control differences between Super Gemini and Super 8](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/control-differences-between-super-gemini-and-super-8/2574)
**Author:** [@Quatschmacher](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/Quatschmacher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2024 18:38 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/control-differences-between-super-gemini-and-super-8/2574 "2024-05-23T18:38:10Z")
Just wanted to ask if the S8 has some way to control “lower layer/performance detune” as it doesn’t have a dedicated knob like the SG has. EDIT - just seen that it appears to be a shift function on the DDS 2 tuning knob… --- ## [Does the super 8 sound different to the Gemini?](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/does-the-super-8-sound-different-to-the-gemini/2553)
**Author:** [@minimaltom](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/minimaltom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2024 21:42 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/does-the-super-8-sound-different-to-the-gemini/2553 "2024-05-19T21:42:38Z")
George, have you tweaked the filters or the oscillators or anything for the new super 8? I thought that it sounded more Roland Jupiter like to my ears but maybe just my mind playing tricks with me or it was just the nice… --- ## [Udo super8 announced!](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/udo-super8-announced/2539)
**Author:** [@ScottMcAuleySounds](https://forum.udo-audio.com/u/ScottMcAuleySounds)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2024 23:36 UTC](https://forum.udo-audio.com/t/udo-super8-announced/2539 "2024-05-16T23:36:17Z")
What a remarkable few days for the synth world it has been! the announcement of the Super 8 has peaked my interest!! looks and sounds great! I have started up a Super 8 Facebook Group if anyone wants to join. [Next page](https://forum.udo-audio.com/c/udo-audio/super-8/24.md?page=1)