How I made full set on the Model:Cycles - MEGA hang time

I have been following you for years, but I seldom write/comment. However; Just wanted to express my gratitude. You are awesome, very very good at what you do and you have an amazing aura that goes all the way from your room the rest of us watching. Thanks for the awesome stuff!

[@truecuckoo]

❤️😍🙏🏼 thank you so much Lars! 🙏🏼

[@loopop]

Loved hanging out! Excellent and fun Cuckoo session :)

[@truecuckoo]

👊🏽 good to hang out buddy!

[@SolopsistSocionaut]

Other creators take 3k worth of gear to make a song you’ve heard 100 times, meanwhile the dude here showing how it’s done w really creative and skilled mastery of a modest (and underrated) piece of kit

[@Volcaniced]

I got my coffee and now .. I am watching Cuckoo TV. Yes.

[@zoned7609]

i love my parasocial friends! sup volcaniced

[@Volcaniced]

@@zoned7609 oh so nice of you ...

[@zxgik]

I just got a M:C yesterday as my first ever time playing around with a drum machine and I'm falling in love with it. Your tone, patience and enthusiasm exudes positivity, thank you so much for doing this!!! I want to send you big hugs, looking forward to watching your other vids :)

[@rnedp760]

Love the hang out and the new space - sigh of relief to see the shaving mirror made it through the move :)

[@kaykramer9045]

I think, you need such a shaving mirror to grow a mighty beard 😂

[@rudyvalentino6559]

your pleasant teaching skills are highly appreciated

[@thedeepblueskys]

If I would have watched this video 4 months ago when I got the Cycles I would have been still lost, but owning it for a while… plus the Samples/Tone/Takt, I now understand how to do 90 percent of what was mentioned in this video. I’m not bragging, it just feels good to finally be picking up on the Elektron workflow. So with that said I enjoyed watching this and picked up a few tricks. Much appreciated!

[@gabsriel]

You made me buy this Cuckoo, and thank you so much for that, it's a joy to use ! I never had the courage to finish a track in 30 years of casual synth playing. With this thing I really have a simple tool to learn how to compose from A to Z. There is a learning curve of course but it's not discouraging thanks to the genuine fun it embeds.

[@zoned7609]

30 years is no longer casual my friend. the hardest thing is committing by saying to the world "this song represents me" but you can get around that by saying "this song only represents a tiny piece of me" and not putting so much pressure on yourself to be a genius

[@surrealchemist]

Wow I left I comment on the previous video yesterday I would like to see a break down like this and then I wake up and here it is. Cuckoo is reading my mind.

[@256k_]

i love the cycles, its by far the best groovebox i ever used. very direct and intuitive but with amazing power and flexibility. really amazing work done by Ess and elektron on this one.

[@PhaktTheIsolationist]

Holy shit, it's just dawned upon me, Cuckoo is the Bob Ross of audio production and gadgetry. Nice.

[@JoeAliberti]

Absolutely love seeing how the sausage is made and the thought process behind it. Thanks for sharing!

[@Daphoid]

Wonderful, I will have to dissect this over time. Another wonderful video from an awesome human. Thanks Cuckoo!

[@2tallcharles99]

Ok, you got me. With the sale, these videos, and the fact that you can sequence external gear (monophonically) with this, I couldn't resist. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@1UpBebop]

YES! I posted on your other video asking for something almost exactly like this. And here you are, one step ahead of me and everyone else that asked for a deep dive in the Model:Cycles workflow. Awesome!

[@superkheric]

Really digging the glasses, Cuckoo!

[@jazzy_creates]

The video quality on this is supreme. Also, I always appreciate what you share with us. I just love the sounds you get out of the cycles!

[@imgonnamakewaffles]

your time stamps are so helpful for repeat viewing, thanks

[@Ponchy]

Great vid man! Love my Model Cycles and I really dig your organization of patterns which can definitely be applied to any of the Elektron machines.

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks mate!

[@ChildOfSaturnMusic]

You are the Bob Ross of music production videos (and I mean that as a high compliment).

[@juanperezaure]

This video is pure gold for people like me having the Cycles and not make the whole out of it. Thanks a lot! Genius ideas in the video.

[@sons.moon.leather]

What a cool device to sculpt out the performer’s personality. It’s simple enough to grasp quickly but has so much expressive depth to explore with every use. Thanks for sharing your approach!

[@tesssssssssssting]

hey mate! I'm really loving the way you share knowledge online. I'm always watching demos or tutorials on youtube and somehow I always end up coming accross one of your videos (god save the "Algorythm"). They totally reflect your ideology, same as when you speak about more people having access to this kind of devices and being able to create wonderful music. Just wanted to let you know that! :)

[@Muenchhausen]

the bob ross of synthesizer ❤️

[@domainofscience]

41:20 Strong Sonic Chemical Plant zone vibes here. I'm digging it!

[@edgarm6017]

The new space is just perfect

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks Edgar! I quite like it here.

[@serhiitrukhimovych1953]

I love everything about this video

[@Gyuudon-enjoyer]

I’ve been trying to focus on just composing with my model cycles this month. You couldn’t have timed this video more perfect ❤️❤️ Love ya Cuckoo

[@hannessymfc]

Great video! I have seen it many times and learned a lot of it. Thank you very much! I would love to watch a similar video on your digitone set. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Hamburg!

[@WoodyPianoShack]

best cycles demo ever, both informative, entertaining and above all, highly musical! cuckoo, you're the man! you might just have sold me on one of these :)

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you pal! I appreciate hearing that. Although this didn't start out as a tutorial, it sort of came close to being one. :D It's a great little instrument. Punching way above what typical "entry level" synths have to offer, in my opinion.

[@cruepprich]

Thanks for sharing your process. Super interesting!

[@JESchomb]

bought this little over a month ago, i've been loving these videos. this one in particular was very helpful, and i really really love that last song

[@juanperezaure]

I keep coming back to this pure gold amazing video to learn to aproach my Cycles. Thanks a lot! ❤️

[@truecuckoo]

❤️ glad to see you back, and progressing 👊🏼

[@croatoansounds]

Love your vids, love the model:cycles. I’ve had mine for a couple weeks, and your tunes on it are SUPER inspiring!

[@agustinspinetto]

Man, thanks for the claps idea, love it!

[@Philodrone]

Barry Whites impression at the end? 😂 Cuckoo thanks for doing these videos! Much love 💕

[@ahhhhh2334]

glad the cycles is getting the love it deserves, hope elektron keep on supporting it :~)

[@taj_ninny]

Hi cuckoo ! I come from a long way, at first hating electronic music and praising pure acoustic instruments. Then I've started to build cheap oscillators and untuned analog circuits ; unattracted with the idea of buying any tidy music machine from the market. Now I catch myself absorbed in your video. I find it fascinating and I love the way you talk about your compositing approach. Guess what ? I'm buying my first model:cycles ! Thank you for having me diving into this new world.

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks! That’s super cool to hear. Where there’s motivation to explore, there’s reason to explore. Good luck, and keep exploring.

[@rehorizon]

What about using the Track-pads (T1-T6) for previewing modified trigs? (around 25:00)

[@playgroundofsound7683]

Love the detailed explanation. Looking forward to u playin with look mum no computer and heinberg

[@hiding_my_name]

Yeah that new space is really rad.

[@juanperezaure]

Really Cuckoo thanks for this video man!! For me it is the most clarifyng, inspiring video on the Cycles. You gave here so many shortcuts for people thst have the Cycles to make it shine... Thanks thanks! Really amazing video.

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks!! So happy to hear that 🙏🏼

[@BeniRoseMusic]

Damn it! I've had my eye on this thing for a while, but it's no where near the top of the list. However with the sale ending today and having watching this, now I'm reconsidering!

[@Eklipsemedia]

Watching this is such a vibe. Thanks for the feelings cuckoo

[@okoiful]

I might buy my first synth, the model cycles.. that ting looks great!

[@mkl7061]

Just bought it, super!!!

[@hiding_my_name]

Just dropped in price... a lot of used ones on the market are selling for more than a new one.

[@unknownartist0101]

Y'all go for it

[@DrDoogoode]

Wonderful, Cuckoo. Inspiring and SO helpful! Lots of useful tips that cross over to the Model:Samples too!

[@slesher84]

always dreamed of doing programming

[@niandra_falls]

ah man I just got my M:C in the mail, planning on using it live. super helpful mate!

[@kanduvisla]

This is such a helpful video. Not just for the Cycles, but also to learn from the master. And your voice is also so soothing to listen to. 😛

[@kanduvisla]

I retract my previous statement about "not just for the Cycles". Never knew about silent trigs!

[@studioviper3016]

Something tells me that these videos are generating some hardware sales! I know I want one now

[@robertsyrett1992]

Model: Cycles just keeps getting better.

[@mmachinibarra]

The first song reminds me of Gnossiennes No. 1 by Satie, it’s incredible how you got that theme doing a ringtone embryo.

[@truecuckoo]

Ha ha, yeah thanks. I suddenly found myself moving into Erik Satie territory, and decided to keep the reference. I love his timeless pieces.

[@ritofuturito]

Very nice video. I haven’t been using my model samples to its full potential, but this is giving me some good ideas 📻

[@Kojiseto]

素晴らしい動画でした。最高です！

[@truecuckoo]

🙇🏽‍♂️🙏🏼

[@thedandelionranger]

Truly an incredible artist. Powerful music Cuckoo, I love you for what you do ❤😊😄

[@koboss_]

this man... legend

[@gerthelberg4922]

You Rock dude!!!

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks Serdar. I'm stoked on that new module. I haven't ordered one yet, but I think I need to do so.

[@noodlingaround2023]

Excellent! Much appreciated..

[@unknownartist0101]

Yes!

[@vincentchen4590]

This is a gem, thank you ver much

[@audioartisan]

This was Fun!

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼

[@frallorfrallor3410]

very cool device thats easally fit a bagpack

[@RandomRotation]

Love your videos Cuckoo!

[@toffchunks]

Amazing as usual thks to sharing your expériences knowledge !!! Thks

[@BIG_PASTA]

Such a great video, thank you as always

[@zoned7609]

TRUE CUCKOO - THE LIVING SHINOBI SOUNDTRACK

[@zooblestyx]

I could almost sense the presence of the spirit of Leif "Smoke Rings" Andersson there for a few moments.

[@truecuckoo]

Haha, I used to listen to him on the radio some late nights in my teenage years when “discovering” jazz.

[@zooblestyx]

"Good evening, music lovers..."

[@alexorlet5217]

So clever homie!

[@turfoid7899]

@truecukoo please read 🙏 I felt compelled to reach out and say your channel has been truly inspiring. So, last year, I fell quite ill. And watching you enabled me to live vicariously through you. Everytime I watched your channel, I felt better. And, When I was in the hospital you really helped me get through some tough times. Im not kidding. You took my mimd off things. I will always remember when I first saw your channel, I thought wow, this guy is like the Bob ross of the music world lol and the more I learned, the more I watched and liked your videos. And I am sure I am not alone when I say you are truly inspiring. Please keep making videos and never change 👍🏻 yours musically, turfoid.

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so incredibly much Turfoid! I hope you’re in a better place now, and things are getting better for you. Glad to having been able to help you through the tough times ❤️

[@desreb740]

Cool yes. Trigger/trig ..

[@StandwithUkraine269]

Wow thanks

[@itsJoel59]

Love your stuff Cuckoo, and cheers from Sweden. How does the Model Samples compare in your mind? :)

[@Gabriel24493]

Full respects!!

[@jamessusbilla]

thank *YOU*

[@bloodyproduce]

Tou really like Cycles

[@ShawnBrandon888]

Great tutorial. Your music is the extreme opposite of static.

[@robinminkster]

Zeeee best stuff. Thank you 🌸💚🌸💚🌸💚🌸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🌸💚🌸

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much Robin!

[@77377]

Fascinating! More Pls! ((:

[@mkl7061]

Thnx, gr, Nederland.

[@absent_]

I'm still waiting for that 16-bit Genesis Rpg cartridge with all music done by 🤪 Cuckoo

[@truecuckoo]

Haha as a kid I made mix tapes with megadrive music for my Walkman, listening when bicycling to school ❤️👾

[@absent_]

@@truecuckoo haha I did the same by wiring a cable from the headphone output on the Megadrive to my dad's tape recorder... ,😂 Lol so u must be around the age of 36 maybe?

[@truecuckoo]

@@absent_ compliments accepted. ❤️ add 9 years to that.

[@matteosagramati]

Any possibility to buy the pattern - project?

[@LegijatMN]

Any1 know is it posible to record audio from model cycles to android phone

[@Noizedas]

Buy an i-rig. They’re about fifty bucks I think. Makes it Able to connect quarter inch cable to any phone

[@a-userjuleton9864]

USB audio recorder Pro is a clean usb recorder directly into your android phone with the USB cable. I use it every time with my model : cycles

[@LegijatMN]

@@a-userjuleton9864 thx man,i need to get converter to type c usb

[@twingems5332]

Do you think I would benefit from Model:Cycles if I have Digitone and Model:Samples + a shitload of outboard and modular gear?

[@itsjustaprankfam6921]

Are u able to connect it to fl studios??

[@frankdev]

how do you think this compares to the digitone? there's something about the appearance of this device that makes it seems o much more approachable than the digitone. also you look like hipster hagrid in this video and i'm into it

[@warpigs330]

I have both and this is certainly more approachable than digitone. With digitone you kinda have to have some understanding of the basics of FM synthesis. With this you really don't. Each algorithm feels like it's own thing with each of the controls having a pretty understandable impact on the sound.

[@plunderclat221]

Amazing Cuckoo. Thank you for this. Not sure if I missed you doing the same but there's a guy on here called Arthur Fauveau doing a cover of Ageispolis by aphex twin. Instead of using half step to increase length, he uses two patterns playing at once which is pretty cool! He just holds down 'pattern' and presses which ever patterns he wants to play through. They just cycle sequentially.

[@d3tuned378]

Do you have a project file for this?! At the very least tell me how to make Cappie! My claps on the M;C are so underwhelming

[@RobFennFKAFractures]

Great stuff. I've got a Digitone and haven't really felt the need for one of these, but you're making me feel the need for one of these :/ Are they more instant? More fun? Or is there no need for both in your opinion?

[@mosonic]

You don't need a Cycles if you own a Digitone. The Digitone is more flexible, but more complicated to learn. The Cycles is nice, but I sold mine because somehow I feel you get to similiar sounds overall from the device. The chords function is special, that's to me the only thing I miss.

[@RobFennFKAFractures]

@@mosonic Thanks, good to know. I love my Digitone, but Cuckoo makes me want to buy things. Haha.

[@Noizedas]

They’re totally different, I have both.

[@Noizedas]

Here’s a nice video that shows the differences and similarities. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYPJc5mamb6incU

[@1980VINZ]

Instant like.

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you ❤️

[@1980VINZ]

@@truecuckoo bro I swear I love your space... I totally feel your trip. I'm doing same at home, I've created a special place for creation and this is the center of my living room because I want this to be the center of my home. It's too important in my life... Btw, lot of sounds in this video remind me VectorMan on MegaDrive (other games too like Sonic of course...) I was thinking, do you extract midi files from game roms or something?? I would like SO MUCH to make or watch a whole subject about all consoles synthesizers, this is a such an interesting subject... I'm also dreaming about machines or synths fully based on consoles synths/sound chipsets... I'm surprised we don't see that more often Anyway, I like your world so much as usual, deep connection between video games and music creativity, this is so f@cking cool, and you're the coolest guy ever about that!! Big salut from France 🇫🇷 ViNZ.

[@truecuckoo]

@@1980VINZ you should definitely check out software developer Plogue who is releasing extremely accurate reproductions of the game console synth engines. The only synth I have based on real game chips is the MEGA FM. I love it.

[@brunodadivore9606]

Nice. Pluckish and cool as your recognizable music among all …

[@truecuckoo]

❤️ thank you!

[@SpaceIsBiG44]

S U P E R !!

[@a-userjuleton9864]

Ringtones > full set > deep dive in the kitchen workflow > ...Preset sound pack for the M:C ??? We hardly need that Cuckoo's clap preset...

[@alexcepile1420]

poipoi :P

[@unbelivebuble]

Very much appreciated and really inspiring, thank you very much !

[@rudyvalentino6559]

After a year with Cycles:ladoM I managed to make goldenBEATZ after eating beet salad and next is sa OP-Zeht you sold me cause me likes 2 tweax also Amigo. Muchoz Gracias