Moog Matriarch Mega Tutorial - from beginner to nerd

I love Moog's Matriarch. Here's a Mega Tutorial to chill out to.
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[@MadAsgardian]

It’s inspiring when tutorials are approached from a musician’s point of view versus ticking off boxes on a marketing checklist.

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you!

[@samecoff2788]

Someone who's not afraid to say "this is so much fun" and "this makes me feel..." Isn't that what it's all about?

[@joeyxl3456]

@@samecoff2788 Absolutely bro

[@STATICCA]

You should make a patch book like the one that comes with the matriarch and put it on your online store!

[@altaccount8749]

Bro is using a mirror. He is so analog I love it. Never change!

[@edtotman2952]

This is my favorite Matriarch video on KZbin! I would love to see a Cuckoo video on the Moog One. It would probably last 8 hours, and I would binge watch the whole thing.

[@ronsunsinger483]

Second that Emotion

[@SOGNAMETAL]

@@ronsunsinger483 third that whole stuff

[@markhaubner1344]

Rarely do we hear “fun” in a tutorial as we do here, but when you said “ Now we’re learning something, right?” I fell off my chair. The mark of a great teacher is the combination of these two elements. Thank you for being such a gentle and patient soul. My Matriarch will now become a great partner.

[@TheAjstanley]

Mr Cuckoo - I just wanted to say thank you for the years of teaching you've provided. Every new synth I get, your vids are the gospel. Everything from Octatrack to Matriarch I feel I owe you some beers. Cheers! Best KZbinr ever.

[@enjoi-pw2xf]

The Bob Ross of electronic music

[@drewhenry784]

100% accurate @38:39

[@beaglemusiclabs]

I thought this within seconds of clicking on the video! Can't wait to enjoy the rest of it.

[@TheNimasan]

@@drewhenry784 hahahaha good one bruh!!!!!!!

[@imakestuff1994]

Wrong. Bob Ross is the trucuckoo of painting.

[@SaumBodhi]

XDDDD

[@chteffunxox97]

I love the special vibe you had at the beginning of the video when introducing this synth, as if you were talking about a very distinguished family member, that's a great feeling you shared!

[@geerhoar]

Thank you for this joyous romp! So many cool sounds! I hope you will come back with even more videos as you explore sound creation with the Matriarch.

[@tricitytypebeat8622]

I'm so glad I fired off this video! Excellent tutorial, plus your passion for the instrument was evident from that incredible intro! I've got the Matriarch and Grandmother on the way now, dark version. Gonna be my first hardware synths, so you can imagine the excitement! I've been waiting a long time for this. Thanks so much for all the amazing info, I know I'll be back for more!

[@lukewarm5356]

Far and away the best Matriarch video. I have one of these beautiful instruments and watching this has enabled me to get so much more from it, fabulous stuff Mr Cuckoo

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks a lot Luke! I appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@stevenmoreno6885]

Such a great video! I cannot get over those sounds!

[@kelvin_darwin]

You did it! You showed how to independently use each oscillator on the Matriarch! Great use of the Zoia Euroburo, as well! Very happy with this share!

[@stevedaycreative]

Always a fabulous adventure watching Cuckoo, and such clear explanation, served up with deep and genuine enthusiasm. Wonderful!!! ❤️

[@LukeLendrum]

Just got one and a cuckoo mega tutorial is exactly what I need in my life!

[@truecuckoo]

So happy I could be of service 🙏🏼

[@ruitokyolive]

We can feel the love you feel with this synth. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for such a joy. ❤️🌻

[@jettsom]

Probably the best synth on the market right now. I love the layout and color scheme, it is really easy to understand what's going on soundwise.

[@maca20e1]

Thanks a lot for truly entertaining and insightful video! I love the metroid homage and will make an effort trying to recreate your patch/performance as it was EPIC!

[@jordanstar4779]

Man thank you so much for taking the time to go all the way on this !

[@ms.marieanne]

Excellent as always. Will be getting one this week :) loving the Spring colors too

[@highon3d]

So enjoyable watching you do all this. Modular even makes sense to me more now.

[@Nightowlgallery]

This is a wonderful tutorial I come from guitar and have had a long time interest to explore Moog especially since I recently lost a friend who has had a 70’s miniMoog D. For decades. When he passed away I helped his wife liquidate his collection of instruments and in so doing I made a commitment to myself to learn. About synthesizers. I started with a Moog Grandmother and within a few months I realized I needed a polysynth as I am just too used to chords as well as single notes and patching takes much time and experimentation. I am very grateful for videos like this as it keeps me going and wanting to learn more. The Matriarch is new to me, it arrived only a few days ago and I am ready to start the journey this is really helpful and makes it easy to grasp from a music point of view. Thanks for your time and insight.

[@victorgutierrez9550]

Hello True Cuckoo, I wanted to thank you for this video tutorial, it is the most complete and calmly explained video, thank you very much for all the detail and work that it took you to record it, a hug from Chile

[@lukaszintl2397]

I’ve acquired this synth for my studio and I love it 😻 thanks for inspiring me

[@element433]

You're in love. I understand. It happened to me as soon as I switched mine on for the first time. Even out of tune it drips mojo.

[@ronsunsinger483]

Really really nice creative demo. You explained so many things that weren't covered in the manual. My understanding of this synth was improved in magnitude like putting Krell IQ boosting contacts on my brainpan. The lack of stereo outs and pans on the mixer really bummed me out. Although Matriarch is jam packed with features so I shouldn't complain. And the sound is like going back to the Electronic Music Lab at at San Fransisco State. What an awesome synth. Mine is parked right below my Euro synths. Nice expansion with the patch point interfacing. Thanks Cuckoo!

[@MilesAwayOfficial]

My all time favourite synth

[@modgrip805]

I agree. I have had one for a week and can't leave it alone. Gorgeous gorgeous sound.

[@user1756]

I'm really loving your vibes. Excellent showcase and props for using a mirror to show your face, that's really smart

[@MiCtiSilen]

Amazing MOOG Matriarch, thank you so much. HAPPY NEW YEAR dear Cuckoo. I like watching your videos. GOOD LUCK, many new ideas and TAKE CARE.

[@paulhellings]

I’ve manage to hold this one off for quite a while, but couldn’t contain myself any longer. After watching this my patience kind of evaporated. Thanks for the great sounds and tips 🙌

[@truecuckoo]

Hey thanks man! It’s the coolest synth! You can take it in so many directions!

[@nabooli]

I really wish I could afford these amazing pieces of gear. The sounds they make are just spectacular.

[@oo0O08]

That distorted filter sounds so good

[@davebellamy4867]

Now this is the way to demo a synth. Done with love and interest too. That makes a lot of difference.

[@MrTheakstone]

I keep going back to this for inspiration and tips! Thank you

[@luisfaria5148]

Awesome video mate! Miss the op-1 content

[@strangersun7721]

Bravo! Great to see you working with a Moog.

[@destroyingangel8052]

Cuckoo....your the best. I watched your tutorials on both the Elektron RYTM and the Octatrack. Those videos got me up and running and now my "work flow" is smooth and focused on those instruments. Now, the moment I decided to get the Moog Matriarch your video here comes along. I havent gotten the Matriarch yet, but watching this video has got me ready and excited to go to work once it arrives. I cant thank you enough for your videos. Your approach to tutorials are just perfect. Thank you so much :)

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@mattblack8509]

I hope you hit his patreon :)

[@dovepaige]

This is going to end up being the most expensive one your tutorials talk me into adding to my set up... you've never steered me wrong, you always turn me onto the best gear

[@Daphoid]

Originally spurred on by Loopop's video last year, and now yours taking it even deeper and in different directions - not only did I learn some general synthesis things, you've reaffirmed my choice for the Matriarch to be my first big synth. The matrixbrute is lovely and technical; and The Minibrute 2S/microfreak I have from Arturia already are lovely - but there is just something about that Moog warmth and friendly sound. The DFAM and Mother 32 (and totally subharmonicon perhaps even first) will be best friends with this. I've got enough saved up, just no space right now, ah! Thanks again for this!

[@truecuckoo]

❤️

[@kevinpereira3247]

I don’t why I laughed soooo hard when cuckoo said “the mother, the mother of all...mothers?”

[@truecuckoo]

🤣

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Bro, I don't care what any one says, it's cute. It's cute as hell. I'm gonna put a little cactus next mine. Yeaaaah.

[@subradoyle]

Now I want a little cactus next to mine too lol

[@chrisbailiff6903]

I just want a really nice cactus now.

[@macsimum]

Is a cactus required now? Ok. I got a Matriarch Dark... what do you suggest?

[@F0nkyNinja]

@@macsimum Black rose

[@db1322]

@@macsimum a blacktus

[@JuanAMatos-zx4ub]

You have a very natural way of exploring and getting some amazing sounds from this synth. Thanks for the extended video!

[@TravisFodor]

what an inspiring video. My matriarch has been sitting more than I would like and this video gave me some awesome ideas. Thanks a ton!

[@maxencelefebvrehauguel1425]

This intro is so sensual. I loved it, makes me feel good instantly. Good Tuto Cuckoo San.

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Thanks Cuckoo! Great video, really helped me get off the ground with this synth.

[@RoadhawK66]

Fantastic video and techniques. I unfortunately had to return my Matriarch due to build quality issues and now have a Jupiter x, Hydrasynth and Seq pro3. Your video has me gassing gor a Matriarch again 😍😍

[@erikw4193]

I've been toying around with my matriarch for a couple of months now and learned a heap from watching this. Quality content!

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much Erik! 🙏🏼

[@SuperAcademie]

Hey,...enjoyed this a lot!! A LOT! and as a beginner I learned a lot! Thanks man

[@alexhouser8580]

with your tutorial the Matriarch is even more fun. Thanks for a really entertaining hour

[@DoctuhJ]

I have been listening to Lisa Bella Donna produce music on the Matriarch for years now and I am so blown away how similar your explorations sound to her music simply as a result of the extremely characteristic tone of the synth. Anyway, it was a joy to experience more of the Matriarch. Cheers!

[@truecuckoo]

❤️🙏🏼

[@jk-pl8cl]

Brother...…...your awesome man !! I love listening to your tutorials , its great for guys like me who have no clue what their doing

[@truecuckoo]

❤️ Thanks man!

[@joeyxl3456]

This was/is a real help to me good sir. Thank you lots.

[@howsannie]

Dude, you just sold so many Eurorack Zoias to pair with the Matriarchs everyone already owns. I know I’m getting one. I adore the Matriarch. I learned so much from your video. Thanks you!

[@truecuckoo]

Hey so happy to hear that, friend! I think the ZOIA is an amazing tool. This Eurorack version, the Euroburo, will be amazing once it launches later this year. I think to most semi modulars it could serve as a great solution-box.

[@descrai]

@@truecuckoo Definitely sold one over here! Right now I'm looking for nice eurorack pairings for the Matriarch and this happened... Love to hear of more suggested eurorack pals for the Matriarch?

[@jurj4108]

@@descrai Maybe a wavefolder and a low pass gate for some west coast spice to put into the mix? ;) That's at least what I would do. Having said wavefolders and LPG's but no Matriarch.... :p

[@connerdacus1344]

Thanks a bunch cuckoo. You’ve blessed me with matriarch knowledge.

[@christianalexander9801]

This is amazing! My Matriarch is coming tomorrow and your video helped me understand this much more than any other videos. Thank you

[@fugy2804]

Hello!From Greece best synthesizer ever!

[@jonridley]

Well done, that was superb

[@user-sx2iw2hq3l]

I am also sick with this synthesizer disease Cockoo, like you🥰😊🙋‍♂️ Enjoy it! Hello from Tallinn.

[@masedrums]

We love you, Cuckoo!!!

[@truecuckoo]

❤️ thank you!

[@sidtinsley6727]

NES vibes! I want the Matriarchhhh

[@truecuckoo]

❤️👾

[@isaacnewtech]

thank you man, truly inspiring stuff

[@MrHarbltron]

36:26 that sequence is mad, my lad

[@ivictortorres1388]

i find it so crazy how i spoke to you about getting a synth and in the end i ended up getting the moog matriarch and then the day i pick it up .. boom! the great cuckoo puts out a mega tutorial for it!!!!!!

[@jonesreeve5248]

This might be my favorite video on the internet

[@m.g.kroger]

The more you play the more I fall in love with this synth...

[@dcashley303]

Absolute dream synth and (relatively speaking) fairly affordable for what you get. I'm thinking of getting a Minilogue XD but tempted to save up for another 6-12 months and get this. Amazing sounding synth with such great creative potential. Thanks for doing this video, really whet appetite!

[@geerhoar]

davidevoid I agree that you should save up for the Matriarch. Next, go down the modular rabbit hole!

[@ManCalledMif]

very inspiring tutorial. thank you. 8:12 multi-trig demonstration very good. 11:37 paraphonic mode demo makes much more sense to me now. like an auto-arpeggiator for chords. sounds great. 17:30 combined resonance is a cool idea. I wonder if my MIDI-synced grandmother and mother-32 can make a similar effect. 20:41 great choice of timbres. sounds amazing; like an 80s video game church organ from Castlevania. 36:15 live changes to the recorded sequence is very cool.

[@adiriakya9724]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!!

[@drewhenry784]

Nintendo melodies @59:06 Great tutorial, nice little sound design lesson too.

[@kgbinfo]

I'm thinking of selling off a couple of my vintage synths to get one of these. Every sound I've heard from it is just absolutely gorgeous.

[@mamakuproject]

Sold a mono/poly for this and so glad I did. Miles better

[@wckr1826]

Behringer have mono poly coming out soon to replace that one. I personally think it sounds fantastic. Probably cost about €2 as well

[@birdseyebeats]

Amazing thank you so much for this!

[@soweird7899]

Yesss! Thank you for this!!

[@jpd9085]

Very, well done!

[@MrZasori]

Thank you very much! That’s so cool!

[@ErickWeinreich]

Who else knows there’s a high chance you’ll never own one, but still enjoyed all 61 minutes of this video..

[@truecuckoo]

😅❤️

[@8stray683]

I got mine don’t be a baby lol

[@milesdecoster2677]

Just ordered mine!

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Got the Matriarch the other day. Monthly payments from Sweetwater makes this a no brainer.

[@Will-yk6qr]

I want a Nord stage 4. I could probably get a couple of these for the price of one Nord LOL

[@istvantoth7431]

Great tutorial Cuckman! I was undecisive between the Sub37 and the Matriarch but know I know which one I go for.

[@elyot4010]

Learned tons of important stuff, not written by the engineers. Thanks for focusing on what we really should know about the Matriarch

[@Psionetics]

Calming and delightful

[@jeffhammel4305]

It's always great to see Cuckoo with a smile on his face. Luckily, its not hard. My Matriarch makes me smile too. Great tutorial for a great instrument!

[@jeffhammel4305]

I actually really like 2 voice paraphonic; you can _almost_ get chords and have some nice oscillator layering.

[@christopherpederson1021]

Crazy good demonstration. Love 47:18. Stunning

[@Drumheadrob]

Amazing, thank you

[@csi6951]

The intro is soooo relaxing

[@tihkal]

so helpful. you're the man

[@jspartin15]

I think this is my 10th time watching this video and I pick up something new every time, and I own the god damn synth 😂😂😂

[@PyramidMusic]

Okay, now this is a proper tutorial made with love !

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼❤️

[@Jdsznn2]

are we not gonna talk about how he used a mirror for his face that's genius lmao

[@milesdecoster2677]

I just bought a shaving mirror on amazon!

[@beyondthegong]

You’re new here…

[@SugarMind99]

Analog is the way to go!

[@BlasphemousButler]

...for years...

[@thomashudson6234]

Check out the doepfer polyphonic modules for easy polyphonic options...they have quad vcas, quad adsr, and quad vcf. Mutable veils is also a really great quad vca

[@truecuckoo]

That sounds like immensely useful!

[@XiXora]

Pulling out the Euroburo… you're just showing off now. 😅

[@truecuckoo]

Lol. I thought about what I had, and I think the Euroburo was the most versatile module that I have. And it‘s also simple to frame in the shot.

[@masonkiller1]

Very good synth for now!

[@mackmccord3743]

Forever!

[@ianalmengo965]

Love this

[@chriss--333]

God Bless you my friend!!!! It is very helpfull!!! For real i am so happy !!!!!

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼

[@eddyray666]

I swapped out my GM (which I was only starting to get to grips with) for a Matriarch. Now I'm totally lost. I went from every other patching attempt being usable to 1 in a dozen being semi listenable. I intend to watch this video 50 times at least. Hopefully I'll be up to speed in a year.

[@martinlopez2955]

Just got a matriarch. This video has been teaching me so much about it!

[@DoctuhJ]

Cuckoo: *Makes a fat and juicy tone from scratch with patches and plays a sick little riff with it* Cuckoo: "Cool"

[@longnose7405]

That mirror is a pure genius act 👏

[@ianwinter7407]

Lovely video thanks for taking the time to show some of this synths awesome sonic journeys. Really tempted to pull the trigger on this synth, been saving up for ages and some many new synths out recently for about £2000 🙄 too many choices. I love the sounds but i think no presets available ?

[@Drakkarsh]

Hey Cuckoo very nice review. Thank you ! Very completed. Can you do one for the Moog Sub 37?

[@lukasstipar]

Been wanting a Matriarch basically since launch day. When I have the money next month I'm gonna pull the trigger and Your video played a huge role in my decision! So calming to watch You get inspired, with so much passion... Earned a sub here, keep it up! :)

[@elihinson7078]

You’re awesome!