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July 26, 2014 21:53:35
August 5, 2014 12:28:27
Scott Shebby It looks amazing! But, I wish it had a case and knobs like the OP-1.
August 5, 2014 14:58:35 · Reply
September 12, 2014 13:58:53
Gustavo Bravetti Nice one Cuckoo, looking forward for te next one.
September 12, 2014 14:52:50 · Reply
Kevin Hannon That sounds friggin' great. Really nice sample quality. The piano riff reminds me a bit of something the Beatles or Phil Collins (Not to be confused with Phil Collin of Def Leopard ;) would create. I really wish this stuff was around when I was 16 and had more time. I would eat it up. Nice little Jam :)
September 12, 2014 14:55:58 · Reply
Christophe Duquesne Nice... it's always great to see the construction growing up at the same time we discover the features you are demonstrating.
September 12, 2014 17:11:28 · Reply
October 4, 2014 13:59:50
Chaotic Science Would anyone like to do a "pledge for a pledge"? If so, please reply to this comment and we can agree on something!
October 4, 2014 20:14:03 · Reply
Chaotic Science Bascially, you would give us an amount say, 5 dollars a video, and we could give to you 25 dollars a video, depending on how often you upload(we would make it more/less depending on how often you upload). If you agree, patron us and we will return the favor!
October 4, 2014 21:30:39 · Reply
Mark Harris Great video... funny thing is I'm not even an elektron owner, but still enjoy these videos, as its good to see the process you go through in developing tracks, and also to see the Elektron workflow - both inspiring. Im learning a lot from watching how you use sequencers, and generally build up and develop your musical ideas. one question (not particular to this video), when you are searching for presets, or altering them... are you usually looking for something particular (i.e. something darker/less aggressive), or is it more 'wandering thru' until you hear something you think 'fits'. I guess, really, its do you tend to have a clear idea where its going, or just go with the flow? (or both :))
October 5, 2014 14:49:37 · Reply
Flopass This is what sold me as a supporter. You should be on full time Elektron payroll! Your enthusiasm, talent, and general good vibes make you the perfect teacher. You demystify everything you touch. Thanks for your curiosity, patience, and insight. But most of all thanks for your willingness to share. Long live CUCKOO!
January 16, 2015 15:46:26 · Reply
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December 15, 2014 08:30:58
Lance Gingell Cuckoo, that was really great. Thanks so much for posting this and explaining what you were doing. This is the kind of video I like to see, and you do so well. Can't wait to see more of the Octatrack live in future too. More like this please!
December 16, 2014 00:11:08 · Reply
Rob PT GREAT! It's getting even better and now you're doing this in front of folks instead of just inside the studio, I foresee great things, sir! I enjoyed the thought-text that flowed through the video as well. Much appreciated and glad to keep putting reward to your content/music! I'm pumped up to see more people giving more to your efforts! Goal #2 is close at hand and your talent and humbleness deserves it!
December 16, 2014 03:19:20 · Reply
Mark Harris great video, and love the way your sharing your thought process, makes the improv even more interesting.
December 17, 2014 17:57:19 · Reply
January 3, 2015 22:43:26
Christer Svensson Great video and what a fantastic instrument!
January 4, 2015 10:32:44 · Reply
Rob PT You are going to do some crazy stuff with this I can imagine. How much into the learning curve are you already? 5%? 10%? I already hear great conceptual ideas eeeeeeking it's way out without any mastery of this thing so I imagine it's going to become more massive and outstanding with more time using this instrument with it's beautiful sound design...
January 5, 2015 19:27:25 · Reply
CUCKOO It's massive! It'll take time learning to play it really well. I feel I'm perhaps 10% into playing it well. Anyone with a keyboard/ piano background will have an advantage. Anyone with cello skills will will probably have a big advantage too, since the concept of pitch is similar. But the EaganMatrix, the heart of the synth, I know about 0.1% of, ha ha. It'll take a lot of time understanding it. I think first I'm gonna focus on playing it really well. The presets are awesome, and they will last for a loooong time.
January 5, 2015 20:29:06 · Reply
February 21, 2015 01:32:02
Mark Harris nice sounds :) do you always play with 'rounding' off ... thats quite a challenge. on my soundplane I tend to use note quantisation, I can cope with it off for monophonic lines, but I find it really hard to play chords with it off. I love the sound of the continuum, its got this 'natural feel' to it, really helped by the fantastic Eagen Matrix.
February 21, 2015 14:14:31 · Reply
CUCKOO Hey thanks! Yeah the sounds on the Continuum are one of a kind. It's truly special. Most of the time I'm playing with rounding turned off. It's difficult, but it's where I feel the potential lies. It's where I want to improve. With percussive sounds though, I mostly turn rounding on. But as you're saying, it's really difficult to play clean with rounding off. I need loud and clear monitoring, with no latency, to adjust really fast - and when playing in a mix like this, it's really difficult. And especially when playing with other tuned instruments, like any well tempered keyboard, it's a tough test to pass :) I think it works best when there aren't too many tracks. Like just 2-3 tracks.
February 21, 2015 15:00:43 · Reply
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April 17, 2015 11:11:12
Lance Gingell I'd seen a few videos of Bastl @ Messe, but this was the best. They look like fun people. Fantastic to see that wood look (even the booth itself!).
April 17, 2015 15:51:07 · Reply
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June 9, 2015 22:04:12
Josh Murray A great jam!! I love the synth sound along with the rhythm from about 6:20 - REALLY got my toes tapping!
June 9, 2015 23:33:44 · Reply
Christina Alley 🎹🎼🎶😎
July 27, 2015 08:31:02 · Reply
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August 16, 2015 16:57:59
Rozzle Brilliant Cuckoo! Multi Map works perfectly on the AnalogFOUR with an external MIDI keyboard as well. For those with A4 and external controller, simply set the Performance Channel to match the channel of your external keyboard, and it works like a charm (Global > MIDI CONFIG > MIDI Channels > Perf Channel). Since the A4 doesn't have the AK's dedicated "MultiMap" on/off button, the best way to turn off multi map on the A4 is to change the Perf Channel setting back to a MIDI channel you're not using (e.g. 8).
August 16, 2015 20:20:42 · Reply
Olle Andersson Thanks Cuckoo! I am an AK user and I find it somewhat confusing with all the concepts of kits, projects, sounds, patterns etc. I guess it has its own logic but I dont see it yet :) So I would love a video on how you simply go about making a song from scratch and how you think about things like sounds, kits, projects and where to save this and that, where to start and so on. Of course this can be done in a dozen of ways but I think you know what I mean. Would be much appreciated. Thanx again!
August 19, 2015 00:02:33 · Reply
September 1, 2015 12:38:11
Josh Murray The Continuum sounds so groovy!
September 1, 2015 12:48:49 · Reply
Christina Alley Funkiest video yet, Cuckoo!
September 1, 2015 14:14:29 · Reply
CUCKOO Thanks man! I've got 1:50 hours of audio recordings ;-) I might release something to listen to. It's all improv. And I think editing it a little bit will make it nicer to listen to. But the main reason I recorded it was both to try playing with Hans, and to record lots of drums that I can chop up, and use for future Cuckoo music. But the jams turned out so nice so I might consider releasing some tracks as well.
September 28, 2015 13:52:21 · Reply
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Lance Gingell Thanks for doing this video AND the subtitles! (my swedish is limited to 'cheers' and 'i love you'! so I really needed them). Totally willing to support videos like this. Looking forward to a deeper look at the PO-12 - cuckoo style.
July 28, 2014 13:53:57 · Reply
CUCKOO Tack Lance :)
August 15, 2014 19:21:50 · Reply
Christer Svensson I think is totally OK as long as you keep you music/jam videos coming once in a while! They are the reason I registered at Patreon. You rock man!
August 19, 2014 07:08:52 · Reply