128 NEW microKorg patches

[@peterthepiper333]

I bought these patches a year ago and I still love them. And I still come and listen to this demo at least monthly. I hope someday I can play them with close to as much musicality as you do. Not only one of the best patch banks, but one of the best demo/performances out there.

[@dairylandbogurt]

My dad's had his Microkorg for about 10 years, he mainly just goofs on the presets. Maybe when I go visit him this Christmas I'll upload this pack on there as a present. That would be cool. Kudos, Cuckoo

[@truecuckoo]

❤️

[@cultofours2648]

do eeeeeeettttttttt!

[@ku______]

Awesome 👏🏼

[@elbronzmusic]

might want to make sure you save their presets, just in case lol.

[@crolodon8024]

Did you surprise your dad with the patches?

[@Pulsarstunes]

This pack is the best thing i bought for my studio all year! It's like having a completely new synthesizer, except i already know where to find the buttons i need and how they will affect the patch! It's awesome!

[@truecuckoo]

Super happy to hear that, mate! Thanks! This was my core motivation all along. I always knew this synth was able to do some really great different sounds, so I wanted to make a whole new, useful pack for people to breathe new life in this old but still highly relevant little friend.

[@gedoumazoutsuki]

Man how can you blow my mind like that... Your soul resides in thoses patches... The way you play them too man. Congratulations

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️ thank you!

[@mmypainting]

Thanks for the kind support Cuckoo, my transfer onto the MK was almost accidental after all. The software is like out of the 1990's , it would copy but not paste, then bam, it just transferred your patches after 8 tries.

[@x-iso]

You're officially sound designer, Cuckoo. All of those patches are beautiful, something I rarely see in any preset banks for any synth.

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much, mate! Truly appreciate it!

[@johnpaton9587]

Here here, great job Cuckoo ;)

[@ryansaggerson9422]

Totally gonna buy his patches. They need a Cuckoo inspired MicroKorg! Definitely breath of fresh air to this technology. Sweet riffs and tunes man. Love when I see you rocking out in this video Letting your muse take over!!

[@JonCat100]

I love these patches. I have had my MicroKorg for 2 weeks and gave up with the presets as soon as I saw this video! I downloaded it 5 mins after watching your video!

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much! I hope they are giving your MicroKorg a fresh new life :)

[@dirtfriend]

first synthesizer i ever bought, still using it daily 9 years later. happy birthday you funky little dude

[@Lumiverse.]

The sounds are gorgeous and the demos are lovingly played

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks

[@markorendas1790]

IVE HAD THE MICROKORG 12 YEARS.SHOULD I START SENDING IT TO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL???

[@ryanhursh6322]

Your Microkorg must have It’s learners permit by now… they grow up so quick.

[@richardgillette5759]

Mine is 20 years old and starting college this fall. I’m so proud

[@ninetysix6032]

WOW ***dusts off microkorg*** . you just breathed new life into this guy! Thank You!

[@truecuckoo]

Sweet perfect! ✨

[@landediluvian]

Oh heck, I just got back to my MicroKorg for the first time after 12 years or so, and your patches just turned a powerful but opaque synth with boring presets into an absolute joy to mess with, I'm getting sounds out of this baby I never thought possible. I love it, cheers!

[@truecuckoo]

I’m so happy to hear this, friend! The MicroKorg surprised me when I started working deeply with it. It’s actually really great.

[@Kidynamo123]

"Do you really want to live forever?" I know these patches will. Great stuff!

[@truecuckoo]

Haha thanks mate!! ❤️

[@marcwav]

the NES patches are bloody amazing

[@truecuckoo]

❤️

[@robertsyrett1992]

I immediately started to visualize mario and zelda.

[@leolancaster6469]

It took me like 20 mines to relies that his head was in a mirror.

[@truecuckoo]

Lol 😅🤣

[@octavianhagihagi4148]

Took me 2 years

[@alpharoom7663]

what mirror?

[@viridianloom]

lol I just noticed and scrolled down to the comments to say the same thing.

[@squareinch9990]

Took me 15 seconds, lol.

[@TylerWoodisawesome]

just downloaded these patches last night and they are excellent! I've downloaded a couple other sets, but these have a more modern sound, and have wonderful little nuances such as an additional fizzy crackly sound on one preset as if you're playing a half-broken keyboard. some other presets have a doubled, or other sound going on at the same time which is really cool. And the mod wheel is set nicely on a lot of presets to get a weird effect or just the right about of vibrato. I find that these patches are set so perfectly that I don't really feel the need to tweak the knobs on them. Thankfully the download includes a '.set' file which makes it easy to load up all presets at once (i'm using windows). I just drag that .set file into the 'microkorg' icon in the software and in a few seconds it's all loaded up. excellent job and well worth it!

[@truecuckoo]

Super happy to hear all of this! To hear you putting to words all the hard work, and the careful considerations is making it all worth it for me. I hope you find the sounds useful and inspiring ❤️

[@dreamakah]

These patches are fantastic, just got them yesterday. A Cuckoo face-plate sticker to match the sound set would be glorious. If you have a microKorg this is a must get. So much sonic goodness...

[@kevomanoukian4847]

You're a revolutionary Mr Cooku! thank you for being yourself, not alot of those out there

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you Kevo! 🙏🏼

[@FF-px4qm]

I am not even 6 minutes in... and I love it, man. Most chilled dude and one can feel the happiness and satisfaction you have and had with this. Interested and excited to see and hear past and future projects and videos of yours.

[@truecuckoo]

Wow, thanks a lot, mate! ❤️

[@LikeANinjaTV]

I just bought your patches for the microkorg. That's really cool, i'm happy because these patches give a second life to this great old synth. Also your folder is organized, that's simple to load the patchs to the microkorg and i really appreciate. Continue to share your passion.

[@bananmelon00]

This is the best Microkorg soundset I've ever heard. Congrats!

[@truecuckoo]

Wow thank you so much! I’m pretty happy about it too. And in general impressed at how versatile the engine is. I’d be curious to hear what it sounds like on the analog counterpart, the MS2000.

[@bananmelon00]

cuckoomusic I had both and I remember the sound was very accurate when swapping patches.

[@replicantrylie]

Thanks for these awesome patches! Just picked up a microKorg a few weeks ago collecting dust on a pawnshop shelf... This this has sooo much potential in such a tiny size.

[@J1M0TEE]

You're a legend, Cuckoo! Making this must have been a labour of love. Your craftsmanship, generosity and creativity know no bounds! You're also a damn fine keyboard player! Thank you, kind sir 🙏💚

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼❤️

[@simeonsmith785]

Whoa! This is a real labour of love! We used to have one of these at the local youth project, but it's long since stopped working. These patches are a beautiful gift, but more than that your dedication and passion for music inspires me to want to create and share more. Great job, cuckoo!

[@truecuckoo]

Wow thanks mate! ❤️

[@DanHillman]

Guys, I've made a custom overlay to print out and stick over the original style selector specific for these new patches. It's saved me a major headache and if you have a good printer or sticker thing going on it'll look just like the real thing! Hit me up if you want it. @True Cuckoo you're welcome to have the file if you can make use of it?

[@carlosgulotta]

Dan! have you the print ? i am interesting! thanks

[@TrentonF505]

I never realized how great this synth is until more recently

[@yvesb.5190]

I wasn't even aware that it is possible to load/swap out presets on this thing! This is crazy!!! 😳😳😳 A61... Forever Young! 🤩👍🏻

[@truecuckoo]

❤️ 4ever Young 4ever :) Korg just released a virtual version of the Microkorg. It costs a little bit, but it’ll be a much better experience to create sounds for the Microkorg and also use those sounds in the plug-in version.

[@michaelscottpettis]

Really appreciate your work and what you bring to the community, got a big fan base out here in Portland, Oregon, USA.

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks for your kind words Mikey! Would be stoked to come to Oregon!

[@michaelscottpettis]

If you ever make it out this way, lots of synthy places to check out, S1 Synth Library, Control Voltage, Malekko Heavy Industry, Modular 8, and more!

[@marioduenasmusic]

Thank you for sharing such a variety of original sounds into the MicroKorg universe (or multiverse). May the Korg be with you.

[@luchoranieri]

You have lots of fans here in Argentina too! Thank you for all your videos. We really appreciate everything you do for us. Cheers!

[@carlosgulotta]

Luciano pudiste usar los patches en el microkorg sin problemas?

[@luchoranieri]

@@carlosgulotta Si! No tuve problemas. Ya vendi mi microkorg, pero es sencillo utilizando el programa de Korg. Yo usé mi placa Presonus Audiobox.

[@dcashley303]

So many Mega Drive FM style sounds. Good stuff as per the usual Mr Cuckoo.

[@Hamuelin]

I really need to dust mine off now don't I? Rarely get the patience to try and figure out any of my own patches but this has given me newfound inspiration. Thank you.

[@GuitarJawn]

I just bought a MicroKorg and it has changed my life

[@wyattari]

I might now buy a MicroKorg so I can play these... beautiful

[@squallstar]

Fantastic work! I'll 100% use your patches if I ever get a Microkorg.

[@StrangePsyDays]

I fell in love with the character of the ms2000 when I got to play with one a few years ago, besides the lack of the mod sequencer, your patches prove to me that the microkorg would be a fair substitute. Excellent sounds.

[@oomingmakroo]

I can say that the sysex files he provides work perfectly on the MS2000, if you have one! I never can get Sysex Librarian or MIDIOX to work, but the older program MS2K Patch Buddy works perfectly on Windows! Just a tip. The MS2000 is basically the Microkorg with the patch editor physically but in! I guess the MicroKorg was more popular because it was cheaper. The MS2000 is still my favorite go-to synth. Such a great balance of flexibility and simplicity. Thanks @truecuckoo for infusing some new sounds into this this classic sound engine! Love them.

[@Johnsarcade]

I bought this patch set and love it. My Microkorg is like new again. :) It's been just sitting for the past few years as I got bored of it. Great job!

[@zbgreenwood]

Love it! Got mine the year it came out. Really interesting arp patches. Can’t believe I never thought of running two different voices with different arp settings on the same patch. You’ve given me something to work on now.

[@truecuckoo]

Yeah thanks mate! I’m letting the arp control one voice, and tempo synced LFO control the other. With some trickery it could become really beautiful!

[@ikosimazaki723]

I've bought Volca FM after having watched your videos and now I'm really hyped on buying Microkorg (also I've been listening to a lot of Knower / solo Louis Cole lately so I'm infinitely inspired)! This is such a powerful tool, and you've made such beautiful patches for it! Woah, love the vid!

[@MarkyShaw]

Man this is awesome. It's so cool to see this iconic piece revisited with these fresh patches. I bought my first real synth just a couple years ago and was so torn between the MS-20 Mini and the microKorg. I chose the MS-20 Mini which helped me learn so much about synths in general. I've had a chance to play a few microKorgs over the years and always loved them. Seeing this tutorial is definitely inspiring and makes me want to go back and get the MK. Thanks as always cuckoo, papa bless.

[@sudvag]

31:10 almost broke a tear on me. Presets and samples absolutely amazing!!!

[@ZenMountain]

?? "broke a tear"?? What? Why? What us wrong with you?

[@user-de9ld4hf4m]

Hello there I just watched your video and I really enjoyed it. I love the patches you created and more than that, I really like watching and listening to you. You seem genuine and passionate about music. You are a good host. I really enjoy the overlay of your face while you play. A nice touch that I have not seen before. For me it really adds to the performance. I can't imagine how much work must go into making so many sounds; and I appreciate it. Excellent work.

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much! Much appreciated, and I’ll take it to my heart. I’ve put a lot of work into this, so hearing how you appreciate the work makes me really happy. 🙏🏼

[@cuba1956]

17:55 Dang Spot On. If you catch my drift.

[@shortsleevesmsc]

Wow, these are fricking awesome! I don't have the MK, but your patches definitely show it's a very capable tool. It sounds like a completely different synth now, and better at that. Cheers!

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks mate! 🙏🏼

[@iNerdier]

The micro cukorg!

[@lo-firobotboy7112]

I really like this collection of sounds. You kind of went all-in on the FM sounds. There were quite a few patches that could have been taken right form a PSS-480.

[@justinreilly3107]

Wow, what a cool dude and talented ! I might buy this sound pack! Bring some new life into my Micro Korg

[@robbiemichael3867]

Just bought my first synth a minilogue... now I see this, I have to buy one. Christmas is just around the corner!

[@phoenixdk]

Cool sounds! Bonus info btw - the MS2000 has the same synth engine pretty much, and can be had in a lovely rack mount version, with all the controls on the front. Very cool triple sequencer in there too!

[@truecuckoo]

Cool! Yeah, I know it’s compatible, but I haven’t seen the MS2000 in person.

[@paultorbert6929]

if i were looking to buy an older synth, the Korg MS2000 and Roland SH-32 would be my TOP List purchases.

[@phoenixdk]

@@truecuckoo I have one, it's a great look into how much the MicroKorg can actually do! Got one of those too :) The MS2000 can, like the MK, play two patches/timbres at the same time, but the MS2000 has three programmable sequencer tracks - per timbre. They can change parameters per step, or each other's playback speed, be programmed to pitches, on separate oscillators etc... it's the kind of synth that's fun to just program and program!

[@phoenixdk]

@@truecuckoo I have one, it's a great look into how much the MicroKorg can actually do! Got one of those too :) The MS2000 can, like the MK, play two patches/timbres at the same time, but the MS2000 has three programmable sequencer tracks - per timbre. They can change parameters per step, or each other's playback speed, be programmed to pitches, on separate oscillators etc... it's the kind of synth that's fun to just program and program!

[@CoolspyGaming]

This synth is a year younger than me. That's a weird feeling. :p

[@colemanlabarr]

Loading these in later today! I’m so excited, I haven’t changed the sounds on my MicroKorg in 8 years

[@Ponchy]

awesome man. I literally just bought one of these the other day. A bit late to the party but better late than never.

[@slakk5093]

Dammit... Seriously considering picking up one of these. $ vs sounds is very worthwhile. These patches are right up my alley.. epic library here cuckoo

[@Two-Eyed_Boy]

These are truly great sounds, all very inspiring! But let's take a second to appreciate the presentation of each voice with its own jam. Each of these was so good!

[@SashaTorrMusic]

thank you Sir, was waiting for this. in a homage to all these music pieces written last years using this great instrument. good form and delicious patches.

[@DungusTheFungus]

This is awesome, these patches are excellent, loved 8bit and sadventure especially. You look like the offspring between Peter Jackson and Alan Moore

[@northerncatto]

OMG when the Faxanadu tune kicked in at 12:57 I have to find one someday, if only to try your patches

[@gabrieljennings5492]

For real, I haven't played that game since I was about 12. I'm 46 now and STILL REMEMBERED that track and where it was from. Big feels, nice work.

[@memsus2346]

herp derp is so funny, I could listen to that all day

[@truecuckoo]

🤣

[@chsm72]

Insanely good. I will want a microkorg now

[@truecuckoo]

❤️

[@bashubash]

Just sticking in my chin here to say that I bought the patches and I'm very happy with it. I play with a mostly acoustic folk band, and we're trying to introduce some synth sounds. I wasn't sure if I'd find enough 'organic' sounds here along with all the 8-bit etc, but turns out the Pads, Background, and some of the Synth patches work gorgeously with acoustic guitar and violin. I'd recommend. Also one request: Could you include the list of the different sound banks with the download? EDIT: It was indeed supplied with the download, thanks Cuckoo

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks mate! Glad to hear that. Oh, didn’t I attach the screenshot? Huh.. I thought I did. Perhaps in the last page of the pdf?

[@bashubash]

oh my gosh! you totally did include the list. Thank you, I didn't look closely enough. My reservations are gone- this is the kind of pack you want in your corner. Glad I got it. Thanks Cuckoo

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks mate! Super happy to hear that 🙏🏼

[@DJFxallMixX]

Nice Video good release don't own a micro korg but it was interesting to hear how long it's been around and hear your patches. Good work man!!

[@paultorbert6929]

Radiohead at 9:53???????????? intentional or not, you still earned "Highest Level of Wizardry" according to my ears !!!!!!! am i tripping, or did i hear some famous songs briefly showcased here, along with the patches ????

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you sir! I sometimes end up on that Radiohead like chord progression if the sound is right, and the I’m like “aahhhh... niiicee.. let’s stay here for a while”.

[@paultorbert6929]

you and Thom, i guess Great Minds emote alike......

[@alejandrobaezarcila1537]

@@truecuckoo give us some tips for that sound please!!!

[@radek1cihak]

There is a sea of synthesizers on KZbin, but there are very few that are useful to me. Not everyone needs a synthesizer to achieve hard technical music or music for consumer entertainment. Some need a wealth of sounds to express poetry and playfulness. Thank you. Although Mininova has richer sound equipment than Korg, I understand from this video that Mininova's sounds are mostly aimed at technical entertainment, while Korg is better usable for deeper creative souls :-)

[@vinkerdoodles]

Every time you make those 8-bit sounds with your voice I'm interested

[@TehNixonExe]

God these are beautiful, and you let people choose a price that make sense for them on your website? Thank you for the heart and work you put into these patches. I get my microKorg Monday and I’m buying these as soon as I do

[@michellew.3691]

Oh wow soulful sounds with an analog charme! Good job!

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much Michelle!

[@NikoMalekMusic]

This makes me so happy. Thank you. Your sounds put a huge smile on my face. will definitely purchase as soon as they got my microkorg repaired

[@kennyh9704]

Cuckoo = endless inspiration and awesomeness!

[@truecuckoo]

Reading your comment = Feeling truly appreciated for stuff that matters to me ❤️

[@Klblaz]

It's been a long time since I've last been a part of the infamous 360p gang.

[@truecuckoo]

🤣.. I’m going to bed, and decided to post it before the HD compression was done..

[@dankefurnichts]

that was my birthday. nice to see 1 year after :D .... 14:15 Forever Young

[@loganaubeuf1525]

Perfection. About to go on a sadventure now.

[@tomahawkANDscopZ]

beautiful patches, really love the sounds you got going on. really showing the limits of the microkorg

[@jonathonkiner7415]

Hats off to you too sir! Inspiring video for someone who has never heard or touched one of these synths!

[@x-iso]

games aside, I believe some of those patches could be used to make some intense emotion striking soundtracks for a movie.

[@TheSpeer420]

13:10 alone convinced me to get this pack. Fantastic.

[@maleficenthardware]

A5 Bit Stars reminded me a lot of the NES game Zelda II ❤️

[@surefmeurope5766]

I love the E. Pianos. I will definitely be getting a pack.

[@rodrigovilleda764]

I'm hearing this today at 2023 cause im thinking to get one microKorg. This brought me to my beloved 8bit videogame time. So thankfull!

[@chasgotthespins6124]

My favorite synth EVER. I've been using in exclusively.

[@W3TW4R3]

You are doing beautiful work cuckoo

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you tack snöjazz! ❤️

[@mvoproject]

Uhm, so nice and sweet FM-sounds make by this baby! Also cool 8-bit 2A03-like sounds and really powerful deep basses. Overall all presets are sounds so smooth, clean (maybe it have some digital noise), but I like it!! I still can`t make the choice between MS20 mini and this digital beauty)) They`re cool both. Even maestro Jean-Michele Jarre loves this little machine. Thanks for the nice sounds and interesting improvisations (Castlevania forever!)

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks mate! Happy you like it :)

[@slavzy]

That demo for b8 faster was super cool my dude

[@squareinch9990]

I have a microKORG but don't have any safe place to use or keep it, so I won't get it shipped out here. Seriously going to watch this video every night. Love your patches, guy. I'm very high-strung & they helped me mellow out, shift perspective, etc. Merci mille. :)

[@truecuckoo]

❤️

[@Wernerius100]

Finally it worked! :) The only thing I had to do was reading all the advices here again carefully.... And thank you @Drum Machine Bear, you had the solution for me, juhuuu^^ You wrote "So for configure buffers, I set it to 64 and 2 for the input and output." And that was it! Now all the fine patches of Cuckoo are in my MK. I´m really glad now :)

[@t.j.9226]

Amazing patches. Will definitely get my hands on this patch pack after I get a new audio interface. A good way to rejuvenate that little synth that I've got for twelve years now. An amazing range of truly usable sounds you've got there, and I'm sure they sound great through the filters and other effects as well!

[@Charlie_Echo]

These are so nice! I've been struggling to get into my MicroKorg but I bet these patches will help me find more joy in it :) Thank you!

[@wax83]

All my doubts are dispelled concerning this little boards capability. Great work!

[@StonepostInstitute]

08:03 -- A.18 Silent Bella: "Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination"...

[@StonepostInstitute]

14:31 -- Mixed with A.62 Dead Tower: "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe"...

[@astrolabe2317]

Very impressive. Keep up the great work!

[@pneh]

Ill never forget the day i got my first MK; nice tribute

[@augustleo7434]

The mirror is such a nod to vanity.

[@nichttuntun3364]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Well well done. I got a unit too and sometimes I find it hard to program due to the small display but outs okay. Have joy and be sound.

[@ZondreTheVexed]

You're officially the first person I've became a patreon supporter for - can't wait to try these sounds! I want to learn how to make my own, but sometimes presets are nice to get inspiration from. Thanks for these, big ups!

[@lo-firobotboy7112]

"Boston" organic bass ....love it!

[@colinmbrandt]

Chrono Bell is instant nostalgia! Love these patches

[@rivalconsoles_music]

so many great sounds! you have given me a reason to go back to this synth - thanks!

[@truecuckoo]

Very happy to hear that! Thanks mate!

[@CakeHunter333]

Still love mine! Its sound design can go so deep if you take the time to learn it!! :)

[@Koettnylle]

Great job! Love the NES allusions!

[@dxtrs_mnpltr]

It would be cool if Korg now released an analog version of the Microkorg