DMNO is an 8-voice, 2-part multitimbral powerhouse with a highly flexible and dynamic signal architecture. It features two independent 4-voice analog-hybrid synthesizers, each equipped with our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. With its eight creative Play Modes, DMNO unlocks dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity makes it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.
A new approach to analog. DMNO merges UDO’s championed hybrid sound with a cutting-edge, playful, and performative control architecture. Eight-voice polyphony, dual hybrid binaural synth-engines, and the entirely new per-voice Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo Filter system deliver a deep sonic palette — from extreme, overdriven textural scenes to rich, organic analog warmth. Each engine features its own dedicated control set, encouraging immediate exploration and powerful play.
At the heart of DMNO is the Play Modes system. Instantly reconfigure the internal architecture at the touch of a single control with 8 carefully curated modes that redefine how the two timbres interact — with traditional splits and layers sitting alongside novel, creative, and unexpected configurations. Complementing this versatility is a suite of flexible connectivity options, including an analog audio input with preamplifier, gate generator, and envelope follower, CV/Gate connections for the analog realm, and a 24-bit USB class-compliant digital audio interface.
While the core UDO sound stands confidently on its own, DMNO also includes a high-resolution digital effects engine. Delay, reverb, EQ, distortion, chorus — each effect has been meticulously crafted, capable of subtle to extreme tones that are always musical, never abrasive (unless you want them to be). All of this is controlled via the best screen we could find: a beautifully sharp, yet somehow warm and organic, high-contrast electroluminescent glass vacuum fluorescent display (VFD).
Stack Up. Knock Down.
The two fully-featured independent synthesizers (DMNO 1 & 2) take centre stage, each complete with its own dedicated set of front panel controls. Both DMNOs (timbres) are driven by two ultra high sample rate, high resolution FPGA-powered digital oscillators, each routed through an exceptionally powerful and versatile stereo analog filter (read on for more on the filters).
Play Modes:
Change Your Game
DMNO features eight user-selectable Play Modes that redefine how its two synth engines interact, ranging from classic splits and layers to dynamic, creative, and unexpected routings. With the touch of a single control, voices and timbres can be stacked or divided, letting Play Modes instantly transform the instrument’s behaviour — unlocking new sounds, new interactions, and entirely happy accidents.
Our Most Flexible Filter(s) Yet
The twin Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo filters are uniquely powerful and flexible. Utilizing a novel, reconfigurable voltage-controlled topology, it has a beautiful warm sound and comprehensive configuration options. The filter pairs can be configured in series, parallel, or stereo, with each configuration offering a wealth of filter modes — ranging from classic, recognizable shapes to bold, experimental options — all while maintaining a deeply musical character.
Connect Completely
Integrate seamlessly into any setup with DMNO’s comprehensive and meticulously designed suite of studio connectivity capabilities. Built-in USB audio interface functionality enables a direct 2-in 2-out connection to your computer or DAW, whilst the flexible audio I/O options include creative features such as an external audio input with variable-gain preamplifier, gate generator and envelope-follower integrated into the mod matrix.
Crystal Clear
DMNO’s display puts everything at your fingertips, from patch and performance management to instrument voicing, filter exploration, effects controls, and a powerful sequencer. Every parameter is exactly where you need it — no deep menus, no digging. All presented on the best screen we could get our hands on: a beautifully high-contrast, long lasting, electroluminescent glass vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) with an ultra-wide viewing angle.
DMNO Play Seriously.
All these features come together to form an instrument more than the sum of its parts — one that fully embodies, and elevates, the UDO ethos: ‘The Power of Play’. Where the Super Series synths knock politely and enter with elegance, DMNO kicks the door down. It is unapologetically bold, deeply expressive, and (most importantly) immensely fun. Lose yourself in the world of DMNO, with it’s no-compromise build quality and components, creative connectivity options, and an unparalleled hybrid architecture capable of delivering subtle warmth alongside extreme tones that always remain musical.
What Does It All Mean?
FPGA Digital Oscillators
DMNO leverages the power of ultra-precision FPGA digital oscillators for a direct and alias-free sound source. This cutting-edge technology combined with archetypal analog components and sound sources provides a rich and flexible sonic canvas that can be sculpted for warm basses, expansive pads, and sparkling leads.
Binaural Analog Signal Path
Binaural refers to the twin synthesizer signal paths. In Binaural mode, each channel (ear) has a complete synthesizer voice. You can detune and de-phase the left and right oscillators, amplitude and filter (and indeed other parameters) relative to each-other. Ranging from subtle to extreme, this unique feature allows for experimenting with the 'width' of the sound and creates an improved sense of 3D positioning. It has in this sense one “super voices” for every two “conventional” voices.
8 Polyphonic Voices
DMNO employs a 8 voices in standard mode, with the option of twinning them to create 4 voices in Binaural mode. In this mode, the synthesizer offers 4 'super' voices, compared to the full 8 in standard mode, allowing for rich spatial effects while maintaining polyphonic performance.
2-Part Multitimbral
Multitimbral refers to a synthesizer's ability to play two or more different sounds (or timbres) simultaneously. This means you can split the keyboard to play one sound on the left and another on the right, or layer two sounds together for a richer, more complex tone. Multitimbrality offers more creative flexibility, especially for live performance or complex sound design.
Keyboard Aftertouch
Aftertouch allows players to apply additional pressure to the keyboard after a note or chord has been pressed, enabling modulation of the played sound. Affecting all played notes equally, this feature unlocks an extra level of dynamic expression when performing with the keyboard.
No-Compromise Build
An instrument is cherished not just for the way it sounds but for the way it feels to play. We build our instruments to the highest standards, with precision engineering alongside premium materials and components. Every detail is designed for durability, reliability, and a truly hands-on experience.
DMNO Technical Specifications
8 voice polyphonic, with 4 ‘super’ voices when in Binaural mode. Binaural mode gives each channel (ear) a full synthesizer voice with independent detuning and modulation, creating an expansive, rich and texturally wide sound.
2-Part Multitimbral, comprising 2 independent hybrid synthesizers, each with its own dedicated set of front-panel controls.
8 selectable ‘Play Modes’ that immediately reconfigure DMNO’s signal flow, redefining how its two independent synth engines interact with one another.
Dynamic multi-core stereo analog VCF with parallel, series and stereo connection modes — featuring multiple filter modes for each connection type.
Hybrid architecture: FPGA-based high-resolution digital oscillators paired with an analog signal path and a high-quality DSP effects engine.
44-key FATAR keybed with aftertouch.
2-in 2-out 24-bit USB digital audio interface.
Stereo external audio input with a variable-gain preamplifier, gate level detector, and envelope-follower input to the modulation matrix.
Stereo auxiliary output that can be assigned to either DMNO 1/2, USB digital audio from the connected host, or the effects send bus.
Two individual user-assignable CV & gate/clock outputs via 1/8”/3.5mm sockets.
High quality long-lasting electroluminescent glass vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) with dedicated rotary controls. Designed for immediacy with no deep menus and limited ‘hidden’ controls.
32-bit DSP digital effects chain including delay, reverb, EQ, overdrive
distortion and chorus.
Onboard 64-step sequencer with intuitive control via onboard display.
Full Technical Specifications
Oscillator 1
FPGA-based super-waveform oscillator core featuring a centroid oscillator and six ‘sister’ oscillators that can be dynamically de-phased in the stereo field to produce wide and thick single-oscillator sounds in ‘super mode’.
Wave shapes: sine, sawtooth, square, triangle, pulse and up to 6 alternative complex waveforms that can be user-updated via onboard display.
Noise generator.
Tune control with fine adjust.
Oscillator sync with options for syncing 2-1 or 1-2.
Oscillator 2
FPGA-based super-waveform oscillator core featuring a centroid oscillator and six ‘sister’ oscillators that can be dynamically de-phased in the stereo field to produce wide and thick single-oscillator sounds in ‘super mode’.
Wave shapes: sine, sawtooth, square, triangle, pulse and up to 3 alternative complex waveforms that can be user updated via onboard display.
Keyboard off (drone) mode for: sine, sawtooth, square waves.
Noise generator.
Tune control with fine adjust.
Oscillator sync with options for syncing 2-1 or 1-2.
Osc Modulators
LFO, ENV 1 and cross-modulation controls for OSC 1 & OSC 2 pitch.
Detune control for OSC 1, OSC 2 and OSC 1+2.
Manual, ENV 1 and LFO 1 modulation controls for wave and pulse width modulation.
LFO 1
Main LFO with low and high-frequency modes, rate adjustable from less than 0.1Hz to over 10kHz.
10 selectable wave shapes including 2 user-updateable waveforms.
Left-right phase control for stereo effects, harnessing the binaural sound engine.
Can be free-running or reset on note press.
One-shot mode allows LFO 1 to act as an additional envelope.
Keyboard tracking mode for high-frequency LFO (useful for FM sounds).
Can be synchronized with the sequencer and arpeggiator as well as an external clock.
Mappable to multiple destinations through modulation matrix.
LFO 2
Rate and delay control accessed in Mod section via onboard display.
Rate control and selectable trigger modes in keyboard/controller section.
Selectable wave shapes.
Mappable to multiple destinations through modulation matrix.
Play Modes
8 selectable Play Modes that redefine how the 2 individual synth engines (DMNO 1 & 2) interact with each other and respond to keyboard inputs:
Single: Play only selected DMNO.
Dual: Play both DMNOs simultaneously.
Split: Split the keyboard into DMNOs 1 & 2.
One-Two: First key press is DMNO 1,
following are DMNO 2.
Cycle: Alternate between DMNOs 1 & 2.
Random: Random DMNO 1/2.
Chaos: Random DMNO and curated note randomisation.
Series: DMNO 1 audio output is used as a complex oscillator and routed into the DMNO2 oscillator mixer.
Main Mixer
Adjust the mix-level, FX send and pan settings of DMNO 1 and DMNO 2 independently.
VCF
Analog stereo multi-core filter per-voice for DMNO 1 & DMNO 2.
Filter connection mode can be set to parallel, stereo, or series. Parallel and series modes are turned off when the instrument is in Binaural mode.
Depending on the mode, various filter types (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, all-pass and phase shifter) are available with different filter slopes and in various combinations.
Dedicated delta-cutoff control for adjusting the spread of the two filter peaks.
Output signals can be overdriven at the filter stage.
Selectable keyboard tracking modes with filter autotune for accurate keyboard tracking.
Front panel controls for modulation by ENV 1, LFO 1 and OSC 2. Additional modulation available via the modulation matrix.
ENV 1
Invertible Hold-Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release.
Looping mode with selectable keyboard tracking for use as an LFO or FM source
Mappable to multiple destinations through modulation matrix.
ENV 2
Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release
Always-on mode for use with drones or external input.
ENV 3 mode.
Mappable to multiple destinations through modulation matrix.
ENV 3
Hold-Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release.
Modes: normal and loop.
Accessed in Mod section via onboard display.
Mappable to multiple destinations through modulation matrix.
Keyboard & Controller Section
44-key FATAR keybed with aftertouch.
Two-axis bender.
Keyboard-adjacent dedicated controls for bender modulation.
LFO 2 with rate controls and selectable trigger modes.
Variable portamento.
Playable spring-lever keyboard octave selector
Voicing
Voice modes: Poly 1, Poly 2, Solo, Legato, variable size and type Unison.
Portamento modes: normal and auto.
Note randomizer that allows setting and fine-tuning randomization settings for DMNO 1/2.
Keyboard & Controller Section
Intuitive modulation matrix accessible via the onboard display, with mapping to a wide range of front panel controls.
Multiple modulation slots, each offering a choice of sources and destinations with dedicated amount controls.
Settings for additional modulators (LFO 2, ENV 3) accessible via onboard display.
Above audio-rate modulation computation.
Arpeggiator / Sequencer
MIDI-syncable, multi-mode arpeggiator with smart-hold.
Onboard 64-step sequencer with intuitive control via display..
LFO 1 and delay can be synchronised to the internal or an external clock.
16 rewritable memory locations for storing sequences.
Effects
32-bit DSP digital effects chain
Send effects:
Syncable delay with time, feedback and mode parameters.
Reverb with size, pre-delay, lo-cut, damping and width parameters.
Insert effects:
Multi-mode distortion.
Chorus with rate, depth, mix and delay parameters.
EQ with adjustable low shelf, high shelf and mid parametric bands.
Performance / Patch
128 rewriteable performance memories for saving complete synthesizer setups including both layers (DMNO 1 & 2) and all global settings.
128 rewriteable patch memories for saving and loading individual layers (DMNO 1/2).
Intuitive patch and performance management and naming via onboard display.
Display
High-contrast, long lasting, electroluminescent glass vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) with an ultra-wide viewing angle and dedicated rotary controls.
Designed for immediacy with no deep menus and limited ‘hidden’ controls.
I/O Connections
DIN MIDI in-out-thru and USB class compliant MIDI interface.
2-in 2-out 24-bit USB digital audio interface.
Stereo external audio input with a variable-gain preamplifier, gate level detector, and envelope-follower input to the modulation matrix.
Stereo auxiliary output that can be assigned to either DMNO 1/2, USB digital audio from the connected host, or the effects send bus.
Two individual user-assignable CV & gate/clock outputs via 1/8”/3.5mm sockets.
Size and Weight
Instrument dimensions (mm): 780W × 380L × 115H
Instrument weight: 8.5kg
Packaged dimensions (mm): 900W × 510L × 200H
Packaged weight: 11.8kg
