page 11 of the manual has info on the gate delay function.
looks like it works like the varigate 8+
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Did I interpret that function correctly? It sounded like a way to nudge the gates after they were triggered by a step, but the wording at the end of the description is kind of confusing to me.
Actually, I think it’s a typo. That sentence about assigning repeat must’ve gotten copied accidentally from the description right above it.
I interpret it as a per step swing, not a Roland style swing with global swing amount.
Still, a usable solution for a mono synth, though it could be more cumbersome for their drum machine
(Mr D).
I could also be completely wrong, as the Mr D has a slider on it that looks to be a global function. 
Also, can’t seem to lock down the actual physical dimensions of these. They are not in the manual.
14 x 9.5 x 5" are listed on some sites, but that sounds more like box dimensions, as they don’t seem proportionate (aspect ratio is nearly 2:1) and 5" is one hell of a depth, even with knob height.
I feel like noisy is what they’re going for, which I love. There’s plenty of tasteful, classic sounding mono synths out there. Give me something weird.
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I ordered one right now. It should be arriving this week. Those oh so sweet & familiar impulsive-gear-purchase endorphins are coursing through my veins right now. Can’t wait to make some grimy shit with this one.
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I played with this for a good hour last night, and I like it a lot. I think it’s way cooler than the Abstract Avalon I once owned.
All my patches had the oscillator levels below the halfway point, and I really prefer how it sounds this way. It’s surprising how many different sounds this can make with its relatively simple architecture.
I particularly like using the wave shaper after the filter subtly to add a bit of tasteful “gnarly-ness”. I also really like using the delay on its < 30ms setting as a comb filter. It’s great being able to modulate it with the LFO (which can be set to retrigger whenever a note plays). I wish the wave shaper could be routed to the LFO as well, but at least it can be motion-sequenced.
I think the interface is really slick. You hit shift and one of the buttons to go into editing modes to adjust things like accent, and all the steps appear on the screen as little boxes that show you your settings. I was surprised you can set varying amounts of accent for different steps.
I’m very happy with the Manther, and it’s a ton of fun. It came with cool stickers too. Oddly, it doesn’t have any rubber feet; so you’ll have to get some unless you want to risk the paint on the bottom getting scuffed up by whatever surface you set it on. I have mine placed on a book until the rubber feet I ordered from Amazon arrive.
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record uz a demo of it being used the way you prefer it would ya Prints? 
I’d love to hear how it sounds like that.
As usual all the demos sound terrible.
Only vaguely interested in the wavetable one of these.
Still no news on that one yet?
I agree. I almost didn’t buy one due to the bad demos. I’m super glad I did though.
I’ll try to early next week. I have DJ gigs tonight and tomorrow, and I have my daughter all weekend.
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nice one bru
Here are a few patches I made on the Manther last night.
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your account is private, I’ve sent a follow request there. @mickybeautron
Holy sh** that thing sounds good! That’s a very nice, fat sound. I might have to get the Manther even if I was mainly looking at the BFF. Thanks for the post. 
sounds real good, is the joy everlasting or has the honeymoon passed?
Also,
off topic..
Did you hang on to your Drumatix and TT-606?
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My question is: Manther, Avalon, Gilbert, 810 or OG 101/202?
Would depend on if you just wanted a synth, or a “groovebox”.
Seems to me that the Manther’s sequencer has the most features, making it the more ideal “groovebox”
I’m actually waiting for a replacement unit because there was a faulty button on the one I had. I like it a lot though; not sure how long I plan on keeping it though because I have a lot of synths competing for the same audio space. The Hypersynth Xenophone I have can sound very similar, and I still plan on getting a Medusa.
I definitely prefer it to the Abstrakt Avalon and Korg Minilogue. It’s a lot more fun to use, and I like its character more. My Xenophone can sound much more complex, and do really cool things, but the Manther has this raw, organic quality that makes it stand out a bit differently. If I had to choose (which I might end up having to at some point), I’d take the Xenophone; especially, since I can sequence it with the Digitone.
I no longer own the TT-606 or Drumatix, but I far prefer the Drumatix. I wasn’t too fond of the higher noise floor on the TT-606, its kick, and a slight digital quality I hear in its hi-hats. The Drumatix, on the other hand, is still my all-time favorite sounding analog drum machine. I really disliked the cheap buttons and limited 16-step patterns though. But man, what beautiful, punchy, crispy sounds it has…
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Manther just became available in Hong Kong which has me interested. Just ordered a Lyra 8 though so should take a breath unless advised not to by a kind soul…