Octatrack Tutorial #1 - CUCKOO

Published on Mar 20, 2015 cuckoomusic .

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My first Octatrack Tutorial is made with the newcomers in mind. It's a deep machine, with a LOT of possibilities. It can be overwhelming before you get into it. Perhaps this little video can help you get started? :)

Cheers for watching, and for all the support!
Hit me up with comments below.
CUCKOO"

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CUCKOO - OP-1 stock presets and awesomeness

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YouTube Published on May 27, 2012 by cuckoomusic

"Hello. Thank you all for checking out my CUCKOO Presets video! Here's one more, testing out mostly stock presets. I still like it!"

CUCKOO OP-1 "Good Bye" (for OP-1 compilation)

Uploaded by cuckoomusic on Feb 2, 2012

"I'm proud to be part of the soon to be released OP-1 compilation by www.noorden.org.
It's an OP-1 exclusive compilation featuring 14 artists/ 14 songs. And it'll also be released as a limited edition graphic fanzine. This song is my contribution, and this video is the actual recording of the live take that will end up on the album.

Cheers
CUCKOO"

CUCKOO (Live with Organ and OP-1)

Uploaded by cuckoomusic on Jul 22, 2011

"Just a song for you, with some of my favourite instruments."

Digitakt vs Octatrack Mega Workflow Comparison

Published on Jun 30, 2017 cuckoomusic

"Chapters in description

Support me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
Buy Cuckoo patches at http://store.truecuckoo.com

The Digitakt is here, and the Octatrack just got a new MKII update. Which one to choose!? They are overlapping in what they can do, but I think they are different enough to justify that Elektron keeps selling both of them.

So here's a mega workflow comparison video where I'm comparing them side by side in a number of aspects. It's a bit long, but if you're interested in this stuff, I hope you'll find the video interesting.

Cheers
CUCKOO

00:00:00 1. Introduction
00:01:52 2. Octatrack MK2
00:03:18 3. File management
00:04:35 4. Streaming, preloading to RAM
00:05:28 5. File dumping and backup
00:06:24 6. Overbridge
00:06:53 7. Inputs and outputs
00:08:23 8. Recording and trimming on Digitakt
00:10:24 9. Recording and trimming on Octatrack
00:12:56 10. Slices
00:15:37 11. Saving files on Octatrack
00:16:26 12. Compact flash travel backup
00:17:01 13. Processing live audio
00:18:26 14. Loading samples
00:21:06 15. Recording a sequence
00:23:04 16. Messing with a sequence on Digitakt, Control All
00:26:34 17. Messing with a sequence on Octatrack, Scenes
00:29:16 18. Pitch shift, Time stretch, Playback rate
00:31:01 19. Reverbs and effects
00:34:01 20. The keyboard
00:35:44 21. Loop box (pickup machine)
00:37:04 22. Single waveform "synthesis"
00:40:06 23. LFO automation
00:41:32 24. The Arranger, pattern chaining
00:43:14 25. Simple vs Choice
00:43:54 26. MIDI
00:47:36 27. MIDI arpeggiator
00:48:05 28. Trig conditions
00:49:54 29. How I use Octatrack
00:54:28 30. How I use Digitakt
00:58:21 31. "Conclusion"
00:59:42 32. patreon.com/cuckoomusic + store.truecuckoo.com"

Stylophone S2 - CUCKOO Jam

Published on Oct 26, 2014 cuckoomusic .

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Time for a Stylophone S2 Jam. Would you be interested in a tutorial of the S2? It's pretty complex, yet very limited :)"

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#Jamuary2017 08 Elektron Rytm Korg Volca Keys

Published on Jan 9, 2017 Lingk

"Episode 8 of #jamuary2017 Everything is being played back on the Elektron Analog RYTM and KORG Volca Keys. Kick, clap, high hats are from the RYTM. Bass and stab / pad are samples I created. Volca Keys is playing the lead Chord.

If you don't know what jamuary2017 is all about, It's an an idea by @cuckoomusic(www.youtube.com/user/cuckoomusic) He challenged people to upload a jam once a day. I'm taking him up on this challenge.

::Hardware::
Elektron Analog RYTM
Korg Volca Keys
Panasonic G7 - 25MM G Lens
iPhone 7 Plus

::Software::
Adobe Premiere"

CUCKOO Elektron Analog Keys + Rytm Jamming out a tune

Published on Jun 9, 2015 cuckoomusic .

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Hello. Here's a little improvised jam using the Analog Keys and the Analog Rytm by Elektron. It's a great combination for jamming out tunes and songs on the fly. I prepared the kits and performance modes so that I can make variations in the sounds really quickly without loosing track.

Enjoy :)"

Continuum Fingerboard - Cuckoo Demo 1

Published on Jan 3, 2015 cuckoomusic .

"Support cuckoo on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic

I recently decided to get a Continuum Fingerboard. It's a highly sensitive synth, with a next generation, super powerful, digital brain. Here's a slow paced demo of what some of the preset patches sound like. It's an amazing synth, that separates itself from most others. Love it.

Cheers
CUCKOO"

128 NEW microKorg patches

Published on Nov 3, 2018 cuckoomusic

"Time to update that microKorg with 128 brand new 16th anniversary Cuckoo sounds! Get the sounds on my online store: http://store.truecuckoo.com

My T-shirt store: http://t-shirts.truecuckoo.com
Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic"

Digitone Mega Tutorial

Published on Apr 7, 2018 cuckoomusic

"Hello. Elektron recently released their new FM synth, the Digitone. This is a long tutorial for the Digitone where I'm going through many aspects of the machine while making music and sounds.

If you wanna support my work with these videos, you can do it by either buying stuff from my store, or by supporting me monthly on Patreon.

http://store.truecuckoo.com
https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic

Cheers!"

Korg Volca FM Cuckoo Essential Patches vol.1

Published on Aug 23, 2016 cuckoomusic

"Hello, I'm releasing a first package of patches for the Korg Volca FM. Everyone who is supporting me on Patreon has got access to all my downloads. In addition to the sysex Patch files, I've also recorded them as a series of samples in different octaves. For everyone who don't have a Volca FM. For instance to feed your OP-1.
Also a demo of how to use the Kenton USB MIDI HOST.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic

Cheers for the support everyone!
CUCKOO

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CUCKOO Analog Keys (almost) No Filter Jam

Published on Jul 23, 2015 cuckoomusic .

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I'm working on some new patches for the Analog Keys where I'm more or less not using the filters. This way you can achieve very sharp and rich sounds, yet strangely soft too, and with a precision that is sometimes overshadowed when using filters.

Here's a jam where I build up a loop from scratch, using multimap drums, performances and stuff.

Enjoy :)
CUCKOO"

Superbooth 2016: Bastl Instruments Dynamo, Tromsø and Hendrikson

Published on Apr 2, 2016 sonicstate

BASTL Instruments Superbooth 16

Published on Apr 2, 2016 cuckoomusic .

"Support CUCKOO here: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
BASTL instruments: http://www.bastl-instruments.com

BASTL instruments was showing a lot of new modular stuff at Superbooth this year, and I had the opportunity to have a chat with Vaclav from BASTL, talking about how they're doing, and what they've got lined up."

Modor NF-1 interview Demo Cuckoo Exploring

Published on Apr 2, 2016 cuckoomusic .

"Support CUCKOO here: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
Modor: http://www.modormusic.com

One synthe that captured my interest was the Modor NF-1. A very digital synth with handy envelopes, a bit different sounding noises and a beautiful formant filter. I had the opportunity to talk with the creator of the synth, about the process of turning his hobbies into a real project, and singlehandedly coming up with this synthesiser. Also taking it for a spin in the end myself, exploring different aspects of the synth. I found it to be lush, sharp and lovely. It's taking advantage of the digital heritage in a very charming way, while also being able to go a bit wonky :)"

Octatrack Cuckoo First Jam

Published on Sep 12, 2014 cuckoomusic .

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Hello. Time to take the Octatrack for a spin. I'm just getting started here really, doing some basic sampling, pattern and effects. Nothing advanced - and that's the point, really. To show you guys that the Octatrack is an accessible sampler. I was afraid for it, for a long time. But my fear is gone, and we're becoming good friends :)
Start small, like this, and it'll treat you well.

More Octatrack stuff to follow.
Peace

CUCKOO"

Digitakt + Analog Heat Jam - for song production

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Published on Aug 15, 2017

"When I'm producing songs, early on I often program a few rhythmical patterns on any of my Elektron boxes, trying to capture the essential feel of the song and record an improvised little jam for later editing. Here's one such jam. In this case I'm using the Digitakt and the Analog Heat.
Cheerssss!
Support my work monthly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
My online store: http://store.truecuckoo.com"

Teenage Engineering OP-1 NES Sounds Zelda II Fight Song!

Published on Aug 2, 2016 Bill Vincent

"This is my rendition (probably not exact but a decent rendering) of the Zelda II fight song, with sounds courtesy of @Cuckoomusic! These sounds are great, and you can get them free from his site: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic"

Cuckoo's #Jamuary2019 : 09 - Digitone

Published on Jan 9, 2019 cuckoomusic

Happy Jamuary :)
Gear used: Digitone by Elektron

Support me here: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
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Teenage Engineering's PO-12, 14 and 16 NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 27, 2015 cuckoomusic .

CUCKOO: https://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
Teenage Engineering: https://www.teenageengineering.com

"Hey I had a chat with Teenage Engineering today, and they showed me a run through of all the three new Pocket Operators. PO-12, PO-14 and PO-16. Rhythm, Sub and Factory. A beautiful, pocketable synth trio. Here's an interview with lead designer Jonathan Blomster, talking a little bit about the process behind the development, the platform which it is built on, and of course a demo of the functionality of the new Factory and Sub."

Analog Keys Sequencer Tutorial - CUCKOO

Published on Oct 4, 2014 cuckoomusic .

"Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic
Analog Keys and Analog Four Sequencer tutorial. Parameter locking. Song mode. Poly mode. Stuff..."

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Novation Circuit Sample Synth Pack Download

Published on Oct 18, 2016 cuckoomusic

"Hello. I'm releasing a pack of 32 synth patches, and 64 remastered Pocket Operator samples for the Novation Circuit. Also in the pack there's 737 raw samples from all of the Pocket Operators.. The "outtakes". Might come in handy :)

Patreon supporters get access to all of my present, past and future downloads. Here's a direct link to this download:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/novatio...

Cheers
CUCKOO"

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