MEGAfm - My Noisy Dream Synth (No Talking)

[@truecuckoo]

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[@ohmrjames]

07:01 - TOE JAM AND EARL!!!!! Yeeey, I love that soundtrack so much. Unbelievable levels of funk achieved :) 👏

[@RedMeansRecording]

Dude it sounds so good!!!

[@truecuckoo]

Red Means Recording 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Chasing_Thoughts]

FM with no menu diving...It’s perfect 👌🏻

[@ScritturaMultimediale]

You know it's true love when there's no talking

[@ksp-crafter5907]

True!

[@SlinkSkateboards]

The look on someones face when they are doing exactly what they are meant to be doing. Keep killin it yo

[@laurentluigi2461]

received last week .... because of You !!!! what a fantastic trip !!!!!! Don't hesitate, this machine is so perfectly unperfect !!!!!!!!!!

[@InLoveWithAGhostMusic]

"i don't need more synths" then opening this video was a bad idea sounds awesome !!

[@benbowland]

This thing would totally fit your production style

[@stonedapesociety5628]

Diggin' the rabbit hole

[@PinkBoardProducts]

I was really excited to see what you would make with this thing. This feels like a portal. Thanks Cuckoo, feels absolutely amazing, a force for beauty in the world

[@truecuckoo]

Portal is the word!

[@anderscallenberg8632]

FMesmerizing

[@sillyworm]

Beautiful...just opened the box on this magic creation.

[@1980VINZ]

This guy has the power to let me feel happy and good and relax Cuckoo PLEASE CREATE A VIDEO GAME WITH YOUR WORLD AND MUSIC 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@1UpBebop]

Loving the Toe Jam and Earl! Just got the Volca FM and have been loving it. Been eying up more FM synths and this one seems just wonderful.

[@bikegarrett]

3:07 smile says it all fabulous sounds love seeing trueCuckoo getting your joy on very cool

[@MrBothandNether]

Thank You, that made the sunset a memorable one. Perfect.

[@outdatedgear5036]

Toejam and Earl! Thank you for playing that.

[@IpfxTwin]

Fantastic demo as always! This is without a doubt an amazing synth I wish had been around years ago. I do however wish this synth had dual PSG chips that were also contained within the Genesis.

[@bobbyspiecher6493]

Been playing with this for a couple days. Infinite Sega sounds and beyond, right? Dream synth indeed!

[@READYdot]

I was always like FM is just ´meh´, but this demo made me completely change my opinion. This is an awesome synth, hope I can make it sing like you do, when it arrives.

[@ksp-crafter5907]

Could you?😊

[@davedeanovic2908]

The sounds are most compelling and beautiful. But. I think, like trying on a new pair of shoes, they feel good in the store, then once your an hour into it later the white noise and hiss would drive me to aggravation. Just saying but thank you sincerely for your time to demonstrate all the latest synths. You truly are one of the best Cookoo.

[@KorhanErel]

I actually plan to get this and sell my digitone. ;)

[@neilgriffiths1628]

The noise/hiss is so bad, it became aggravating in this video. is that a flaw with the synth?

[@LukezyM]

@@neilgriffiths1628 I think it is meant to be like that.

[@BenWiley4000]

You can use a noise gate to block that out

[@charlyreed7474]

The noise is what makes me interested. That fizz and dusty sound in a wider mix would sound so good

[@mratari1]

That’s so crazy I had already decided to get one, then you immediately posted this! Definitely sealed the deal for me lol

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great beautiful soundscapes, great beautiful sounds, everything perfect. 🎶✨🎹✨🎶

[@Voyagermusix]

Really nice. Although you‘re one of the few KZbinrs where I prefer additional talking :D

[@truecuckoo]

I’ll make more videos with this for sure!

[@Decoy303]

Yeah... I miss the talking.

[@sillyworm]

A few people mentioned " noise" as being an issue.I just bought one...will be trying it tomorrow.I sold a Dwarfcraft SUPER WIZARD because of white noise.I record...nothing worse than noise/hiss/hum in quite ambient passages.Did you notice this problem? Nice soundz!!!!!!

[@truecuckoo]

There’s some noticeable noise. But the whole nature of this old chip is pretty dirty anyway. I love it.

[@sillyworm]

@@truecuckoo I guess what I was wondering....is the noise distortion or white noise/ electronic remnants? Dirty,to me,implies distortion or like " trails" mirrored noise.( which is fine) Anyone that has had a DWARFCRAFT Super Wizard knows what I'm talking about...random hissing that changes pitch etc = very distracting..Thanks for your replies!

[@PBgeoffrey]

thumbs up for Toe Jam n Earl :) great demo, always nice to see you enjoying playing music

[@SorchaSublime]

id love to see this with a 16 by 4 patch bay for inputing modulation into each of the faders, plus some extra inputs for algorithms and an lfo output.

[@anteeko]

🤯

[@vampd0]

I’ve been eyeing this synth for a while but can’t decide if the noisy sound is a dealbreaker for me. On the other hand the lofi nature of it is part of the charm.

[@Sirius-qr4vu]

I'm on the same boat!! It seems you will get most of the noise away with a little high cut because most of the sounds doen't have that much high end anyway. but still...

[@vampd0]

@@Sirius-qr4vu I actually ended up ordering one and it should be here this friday. I’m pumped about it. Wish I had bought it before Cuckoos video thought because Twisted Electrons got slammed with orders right afterward.

[@Sirius-qr4vu]

@@vampd0 oh mann I envy you :) I have homeschooling (student) but I ended up watching megafm videos the whole morning! it has such a nice character I haven't really heard in another synth. Have fun this friday! I would suggest you read the manual, I already have and some features are hidden like how to add velocity to almost any parameter and so on.. greetings :)

[@iwanttocomplain]

I think the noise is charming. You could remove it with a very high end cutoff anyway if you wanted. It’s all about techno-punk lo-fi grittiness. It is a video game chip and somehow that is part of the character of the ym2612. It’s like a memory of a world of wonder and discovery. Safe but dramatic. Not too thin but not fully developed.

[@tachyean]

Best megafm showcase on youtube so far! I've already have one but did not manage to get these sounds out of it. Congratz! :D

[@jordandonnellymusic]

Wanna sell yours? 😂

[@tachyean]

@@jordandonnellymusic no way. But thank you for the offer 😅

[@globanusopp3046]

I was sure you'd like it! It is a dream synth in a way - would be a slightly unsettling but ultimately great dream though. It has become one of my favourite instruments, one to really get into.

[@globanusopp3046]

3:12 ambient soundtrack prog heaven :D This synth can do anythiiing haha not really but a lot of nice things

[@webfatigue]

Wonderful. This is the setup I want to achieve.

[@maunstermusic]

That bit around 10:04 was fantastic. I can’t wait to see what music you make.

[@OrignialDublix]

awesome! I think I need it.

[@TheEchomaker]

Streets of Rage!

[@asynchronicity]

Love the haze! Reminds me of the DX100 that I sadly no longer have.

[@doctorklum]

Really wish I could hear about your development as a musician, specifically piano, and some tips for breaking out of minor scales and chord traps, appreciate you.

[@sCealt]

TOE JAM & EARL! haha great x

[@marksteiner3493]

Yup, soooooo good! Great synth and YOU know what to do with it. Love the face in the mirror deal. Good idea and it makes a cooler connection. Very talented.

[@vitorpb8355]

Some Ecco the Dolphin in these sounds!!!!

[@uhldev]

The World needs Ecco nowadays

[@truecuckoo]

Michael Uhl yeah, where’s Ecco?? Anyone played the later Ecco on the Dreamcast?? Underrated gem!

[@archangelmichael5908]

0:54 This reminds me of the soundtrack of the game Ecco on Sega. Only people who have played Ecco will know. I'm taken back in time.

[@tobintechlv]

Because it uses the same synth chips from the genesis

[@spybloodjr]

Hit me with that Toe Jam!!!!

[@DriftPirateD]

Super stoked to see you work with it! Just ordered mine but it hasn’t shipped yet so it’s another week or so of watching videos before I get to have fun, hahaha

[@biggrime]

This might be on my must have list. 👏🏿👏🏿

[@elecsoul8309]

This synth sounds so good when you play it! I secretly think they made it for you 🤩👍

[@maurettiditroifa9685]

I'll never sell my Digitone possibly but man this hands-on FM goodness makes me drool for one 😍

[@LukezyM]

Right? Digitone is cool and everything, but the menu system doesn’t allow to move two parameters at once, unless they’re on the same page.

[@maurettiditroifa9685]

@@LukezyM true story, in my case I got a faderfox midi controller to workaround that fact on the Digitone 😊

[@LukezyM]

@@maurettiditroifa9685 Cool, those are nice.

[@tobintechlv]

A proper demo of the FM chips from the sega genesis Have you tried their other two chiptune synths? The therapsid is their dual SID synth and the AY3 is the sound chip from 80’s arcade games I would love to see your thoughts on those two as well

[@fmontserrattube]

Nice to hear clear effect-free signal.

[@petezadoe4677]

10:00 so nice. I want this in a favourite video game

[@tobintechlv]

This synth uses the fm chips from the sega genesis

[@DigitalStains]

LMNC's video already sparked my interest, but damn, I think I'm sold now. Thanks for the video

[@thb-music]

Dude, I know you're in heaven right now.

[@slakk5093]

What a beautiful synth. It's expensive, but I think it would always bring a smile to me to play it. Very nostalgic, but also lots of sonic territory that it can cover.

[@oiiiich]

I see what you did there!

[@slakk5093]

@@oiiiich 😉

[@Old_Man_Jay]

SEEEGAAAA

[@atommachine]

Very nice got that old Sea diving documentary programmes , from the early 80 s vibe to it i am dribbling a bit here TBH lol

[@alexskibicki2262]

Sounds pretty cool. it definitely lives up to it's name.

[@glowinggrenade]

Twisted electrons is probably going to have to deal with a surge of orders on monday lol

[@h3rtz]

That's actually exactly what happened. They can't keep up with the orders lol.

[@glowinggrenade]

@@h3rtz yeah they sent me an apology email a few days after this lol

[@symbiat0]

I was hoping someone would do a MegaFM video ever since checking it out a few months ago...

[@annother3350]

I just invested in one today!

[@jacco1967]

Ordered it together with the TherapKid …. There’s another world next to analog synths.

[@iwanttocomplain]

Really beautiful outro.

[@chazotron600]

Sounds so nice at 3:18

[@xephon3000]

The fact that this has knobs and levers for all operators and parameters has me soooooo tempted. I bought a volca fm because fm synthesis just seemed so interesting, but navigating the menus or using dexed leaves me feeling like I'm just increasing and decreasing values at random. It feels like being able to tweak all operators at a fingertip away would help. Then again, maybe I just need to spend more time with the fm before spending more money

[@larsenmb]

You can get a broad range of sounds from just tweaking the default presets with the knobs on the device. Also the Volca FM can be loaded with DX7 patches of which there are many available online for free. I haven't actually loaded any of these tho. While all this is nice almost all of the parameters can't be reached without using the menu and the params sheet, which is not really my idea of exploring sounds. But I think there exists apps for tablets and for computers that makes the parameters a lot more accessible, I believe Cuckoo used one in a video of his on the Volca FM.

[@larsenmb]

So I totally agree, knobs and sliders for each parameter seems like a dream

[@larsenmb]

Also the sequencer is actually really nice as you can also sequence knob movement on almost all of the knobs. You can so some crazy things

[@xephon3000]

@@larsenmb Yeah, I watched Cuckoo's mega tutorial on the volca fm. The only thing keeping me from using patch base to have direct access to all the parameters is...not owning an ipad. I actually don't have a tablet of any kind, so I guess I could justify it that way. Yup, that's one of things I like about the volca line; being able to sequence changes to most of the knobs on them.

[@gregonater]

When I saw this was a thing, I immediately thought of you. Excited that you have one!

[@gregonater]

I especially love this video because video games are what got me into synthesis, but I have realized I mostly just love your style of playing! Always so good!

[@finctank]

This is a great video 😊

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you Finc! 🙏🏼

[@jordanm2984]

Have you (or anyone in the comments) tried reproducing specific video game samples on the MegaFM by referencing parameters found on Genesis VSTs (like Chipsynth MD or Genny)? Or are they too different? I like the idea of digging through VGM files on a computer, then reproducing a handful of my favorite sounds as presets on the hardware so I don't have to be achored to a computer. Any thoughts?

[@truecuckoo]

Yeah, I’ve tried it on a few sounds and came pretty darn close.

[@nintenalex]

one of the best demos of this synth, you really show its playability. Convinced me to purchase one.

[@maxenceluage]

Soon the GIGANTIC tutorial, probably ? I think I love it.

[@brentgreeff1115]

Was the Toejam & Earl a pre-set? - Is it possible to look at the game code - ie tracker output and map that to the MegaFM somehow - that would be amazing.

[@truecuckoo]

If you run the game soundtracks through the Chipsynth MD plug-in, you can snatch any sound currently playing and look at the preset.

[@brentgreeff1115]

@@truecuckoo - nice -

[@x-iso]

I've already pushed the like button, but here's another one 👍👍👍

[@MickBenjamins]

This has your name written all over it! :D

[@BarbieChaite]

Mine must be broken or I might a moron, but I'm not able to create such sounds on my unit...

[@RobbekenSynthMusic]

7:03 smells a lot like Toejam & Earl. Nice playing, and what a raw, fantastic sound. Also 13:20 🤜✨🤛

[@MrBillyClint]

Toe Jam and Earl @7:02?

[@jasoncaldwell0613]

Wow 1st time hearing about or seeing...thing sounds amazing looks AWESOME

[@clochardcie9653]

19:50 must be a song it's pretty nice layered with guitarsss

[@perdifoil]

you got one! congrats!

[@edgarm6017]

Everyone in the comments like “congratulations on your new baby!”

[@ksp-crafter5907]

9:17 9:57 My absolute favourite parts! 💗😭 Are these parts (or is it just one part?) from any existing track (or inspired by one?) ... or is that 100% your own creation? Because it sounds so beautiful and heartwarming, I really want to hear more of it! 😊

[@truecuckoo]

Hey there KSP. It’s all just in the moment improvisation. But those chords around 9.57 sound awfully familiar. I hear you. It might be drawing inspiration from something, but nothing comes to mind 😅

[@ksp-crafter5907]

​@@truecuckoo Thanks for answering my question! 😊 You are truly talented! Perhaps you should write a full track based on the 9:57 part!? 9:17 - 9:33 would be the perfect beginning part followed directly by 9:57 and then revolving around that special emotion with that theme ... ​ I would be the biggest fan of it! 💗

[@grandadze]

I'd listen to this on vinyl

[@ZElTGElST]

Awesome synth and awesome demo

[@LORANBELTRAM]

beatifull ..... what about a tutorial about Mega FM ,,,,?

[@mochorocho]

COuld you make a soundpack for the megafm? Would be awesome.. quite rare to find sounds for it.

[@DadoSimicStudiostriver]

Do we have DX7 or Mega Drive patches that were used often in module or all sounds are made for ambiental alike sounds?

[@1980VINZ]

13:20 YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH PLEASE MOOOOOORE 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Streets Of Rage!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@truecuckoo]

Vinz RR I was soooo close to seeing @yuzokoshiro play live in Japan a few years ago. Had to catch a train. Dang it.

[@1980VINZ]

True Cuckoo no way.............. I can feel you, especially because I was in Japan recently and everything is very special and unforgettable there, so plus watching this genius there....... Fuck...

[@fredericnowak8774]

Dej Jam at 7:00 baby!

[@maarzt]

thats beautiful music.

[@SuperTinyeyes]

Is it just me? This thing sounds beautiful. It’s a similar price to a digitone so I’d have to really think about it... but it does seem to have a wonderful sound.

[@truecuckoo]

Yeah this is all about the sound. The Digitone is all about the sequencer, performance, parameter locks, composing and arranging etc. The Elektron boxes are very rich, but the MEGAfm sound is something completely different. It’s distorting a lot though, and I’m waiting to hear back from the maker about it before making a longer video. This is recorded at the sweetspot of volume where it’s not distorting for me.

[@SuperTinyeyes]

True Cuckoo interesting, yeah.. lol I can’t get enough of those tones. It’s knocked me sideways a bit tbh as I wasn’t expecting to be this charmed by it. I know it’s not really a fair question but how would you say it compares to Chipsynth MD I’m gonna download this weekend and take it for a ride

[@truecuckoo]

Carl Linsdell chipsynth MD is very accurate and true to the legacy chips that were actually in the Megadrive. I’m not sure which iteration/ generation chips are used in the MEGAfm, or whether they’re licenced or copycats, but I guess they’re a modern rerun? 🤷🏽‍♀️ subtle differences. Genuine sound. No distortion issues on the Chipsynth MD, which is convenient. You can rip patches straight from music files in the software. Of course the MEGAfm has a physical input panel which is making a huge difference for me personally. There’s always pros and cons.

[@SuperTinyeyes]

True Cuckoo 100% on having physical controls especially on FM synthesis when the tiniest tweaks make dramatic changes. My prediction is I get chipsynth MD and it just a fuels my need for this haha any way, thanks man. Looking forward to seeing your other videos etc around this synth

[@jackcimino8822]

What about RYM2612? Unfortunately none if the emualtions have the three extra lfos

[@lesterrr12312]

so do the additional parameters like mappable LFOs with multiple waveforms ruin the authenticity???? Waiting for the review, but the audio demos sound nice!! you might have even inspired some musical ideas with your improvisations.. ;)

[@charlescowper]

do you have wavetables of this fab synth?

[@AndrewTSq]

When I first saw this synth, I thought that you should try it :D and you did!. I actually have a 2612 ic here, and a dac for it, that I onced planned to use for something.

[@kitesplash2019]

that toe jam and earl tho

[@Threshroge]

thx for playing toejam and earl

[@davypaul8612]

06:15 I thought this said no talking!

[@fiddlestickzmuzik]

its pretty nice love the lo fi nature

[@Mibbzz]

Seriously considering selling my digitone for this. This sounds SO good

[@warpigs330]

I was looking for a fm synth and ended up going with the digitone. It is my first and likely only polysynth and I really like the elektron sequencer and the multitimbrality of the digitone. I really wanted to get this but the digitone (used) was so close in price and seemed more versatile as the only real polyphonic synth I had. I still really like this and it seems amazing for its specific niche, just didn't work out for me sadly. I would say that if you have other methods for polyphony and sequencing this would be an amazing addition.

[@Mibbzz]

@@warpigs330 thanks for the info! So I own a synthstrom deluge and find that I also never use the sequencing aspects of my digitone. So, I think the MegaFM would make a really good pair with my deluge!

[@watchfan6180]

Aliens are inside, sounds great

[@iszoloscope]

Thanks for this!

[@dammills]

I want this soooooo badly!

[@Yo_ca_va]

my synth arrives wednesday, I can't wait !

[@Orangetronic]

i thought of you when I saw this thing announced.

[@omnifvck2596]

Please for the love of god and all that is holy, Plug this into the Polyend Tracker!

[@Deaphdot1]

just got my Tracker and want to grab one for it hahaha

[@omnifvck2596]

@@Deaphdot1 I've had mine since late July! It plays NES games now lol

[@wiggesobk]

Awesome Sounds!

[@yeoldmedic7572]

Yo cuckoo ! You try the yamaha reface dx? I feel like thats totally up your alley. Not quite as noisy as the SEGA chip. I love the sega chip tho... Good stuff man !!

[@truecuckoo]

Hey I’ve tried it for a little bit. Not bad.

[@yeoldmedic7572]

@@truecuckoo i feel like the main love for the board comes from battery power and on board speakers :) take care brother !