One synth One set - Elektron Model:Cycles - Full Set - Onetake - love it - pieopiewoowowow...

I made a 25 minutes performance set on the Model:Cycles FM synthesiser. It may be the cheapest synth that Elektron offers, but honestly it's something you can perform a full set on. I love it.
I've been obsessed with the idea to perform a whole set on the Cycles ever since I first tried it out. I'm glad I finally made it. Might top it off with a few more tracks before I truly can call this a full set.
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[@andrewhuang]

Amazing jams! You surprised me with that chill one at the end too :)

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much, friend from the stars! I appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@kinetic-cybernetic]

Just to note. Getting a Model Cycles does not guarantee you will be able to do this XD. Amazing job Cuckoo, this is so inspiring.

[@chrisknights5853]

It does however guarantee you'll have some fun making cool noises for not a lot of Dosh 😊

[@ToyKeeper]

This may be the best thing anyone has ever done with a Model:Cycles.

[@Eklipsemedia]

without the shadow of a doubt my friend

[@undefinierbar]

It must be Impossible. 😂

[@drstupid1]

If i heard this as an album without the video or any background info, i would have assumed you'd spent a billion hours in a DAW microediting and laboriously sequencing every tiny aspect of your magnum opus to within an inch of its life (and your sanity)... but no you've bloody done it all as a live performance using a single FM groovebox.. and with some very cool commentary to guide us through your thoughts. You know it, and now we know it... but what an epic achievement mate. Incredible

[@truecuckoo]

😭🙏🏼❤️ happy tears… thank you!

[@jamessusbilla]

this is so so true. can't say it any better. wow. i'm speechless. lol.

[@Spherical_El]

Yeah that was a mega ep- gimme the vinyl 😛

[@Gwyn94]

Honestly, besides the big ass brain in Cuckoo's head, the Elektron sequencer is amazing for doing things that would be kind of a pain in the ass with a DAW. I've had my Model:Samples for about a week and I already find certain things much faster and more intuitive than FL Studio, and I've been using that for 10 years. Elektron outdid themselves with these two That said, Cuckoo definitely runs with that and takes it way beyond what I thought it was capable of. Really great set here

[@jamessusbilla]

@@Gwyn94 exactly the same here. Been on ableton casually for the last couple decades. Got the model cycles last month. Changed my life. Ordered the octatrack. Lol.

[@raskarkapax]

A lot of people try to fight against the toyish FM sounds of the cycles to make something that's supposed to sound more professional and sophisticated. But you, on the contrary, you fully embrace its distinct sound engine and make something magical and fun with it. It's an absolute bliss to hear ! It almost sound like a Megadrive (Genesis) sometimes and it's easy to tell that you truly love FM synthesis.

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks man! I really do love FM synthesis, guilty as charged. 🤣 The megadrive is an excellent example of how flexible FM synthesis can be. Musicians had to use only FM, and of course it could play samples, and it had those older sound chips as well from the master system, but largely it was FM synthesis only. So in many ways this is like composing game music for the megaDrive, just in a much more simplified sound engine environment. The base and kick sounds you can get out of the model cycles is sick.

[@DrLaemmerbein]

It's just that the Model:Cycles defaults to a certain sound but the great thing is that it's really not that hard to make it sound quite different. Laid back, toned down or more serious, if you will. Well, in the end it will always sound like the Model:Cycles ;) But it still has a pretty good range!

[@nerazin3904]

i want to hear some SOPHIEsticated sounds from the cycles

[@Spherical_El]

@@truecuckoo definitely, I've got to say that bass was definitely kicking (loved those rhythms).

[@mymockumentary9716]

I have never heard anyone on the cycles create a duff

[@RedMeansRecording]

Absolutely love it

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much, man!

[@auxorion]

@@truecuckoo Elektron should cut you two a check for all the sales you've brought in for them. I watch *Red Means Recording* and *Cuckoo* Model:Cycles videos back to back and now I'm already planning the purchase.

[@andy2069]

Seriously so great. I just started teaching my 11 year old how to use mine and he took it to school for "teach the teacher day" and showed them a beat he built. I'm going to show him this set, I think it will blow his mind.

[@1UpBebop]

Seems a lot of people have been picking up or going back to the Model:Cycles lately. Would love a deep dive of the machine showcasing your workflow/tips and tricks to get the most out of it!

[@VII89]

It has been a while since i have been this impressed on KZbin and my little Cycles is sitting next to me giving me jeleous looks. Also it should be emphasized how refreshing it is on this media platform to see a "content creator" enjoying himself so intensely as you do. You are a very empathic being with a very beautiful connection to music i dare to claim. Thanks my friend!

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much, friend! Words I take to heart. 🙏🏼❤️

[@jerem680]

How is that possible ? I was leading to the office, quiet tired...and sad. But at listening to your music, I felt joy. I can't even explain you the deep of my gratefulness toward you Cuckoo.

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I love that you started laughing! In the right hands, magic happens - this is why we all need Cuckoo! 🎉😂

[@LiveReview]

You need to release an album for this set)

[@atcweber]

Pretty please!

[@TiminatorFL]

Yea! Put it up on Bandcamp!

[@Spherical_El]

Vinyl 😳 I'm starting to spam now so I'll stop with the *Vinyl*

[@Reeceline]

Reminder that Cuckoo needs to release this album on Bandcamp!

[@domainofscience]

I really enjoyed this, the diversity was amazing!

[@BrighidsGarden]

Amazing. I had been distracted by sad personal news. I so needed cheering up, then I remembered you Cuckoo. Thank you for being a real human. I salute you sir.

[@kernelpaniiic]

I love how you have your own style , whatever the instrument. Also new studio = mirror upgrade, nice 😄

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼

[@Spherical_El]

Oh wow - too busy enjoying I hadn't consciously noticed 🪞🔎

[@thb-music]

It makes me so damned happy to see you having fun. It really comes out in the music too. So awesome to see you in a good place, man.

[@brandobin]

Your music is always so playful and uplifting. Love this setup where we can see everything you're doing on the instrument while also seeing your joy performing. Thanks for sharing

[@virus2003]

This was really incredible. Thanks for putting this out in the universe.

[@free2muse]

This is badass man. I keep listening to it in its entirety repeatedly. Love ‘em all!

[@wynxwh]

This is so amazing. So much funky groovy beats in a box! Great work

[@Old_Man_Jay]

I love this set so much, I had to watch it again. The last song sounds very emotional. I seriously almost shed a tear. I'm such a big fan, Cuckoo. I wish I could manipulate ANY of my synths as well as you do with yours. Cheers

[@Windiguana]

This whole set was so amazing. Thank you for that last one. It was very relaxing and just what I needed.

[@drunkensideabeef]

Your style is so unique and the Model:Cycles fits it perfectly! I love the second track so much, really inspiring.

[@Cambaudio]

Your energy makes each song 10x better and they are already kick ass

[@vonehrenheim]

OMG this is amazing!! Thank you for all the inspiration and awesome music Cuckoo! Such great use of this beautiful little machine!

[@Usul]

I've had so much fun with the Model:Cycles. Great device. This set was amazing. Fantastic tracks, every one of them was inspiring.

[@nu1113]

Today I listened to it on good speakers instead of headphones for the first time. The punchy fm drums sound amazing in the natural room reverb, which I also noticed with my Digitone. Only now I got to really appreciate all the details and creative elements in this amazing set! With headphones, I felt overwhelmed with all the sounds hammering inside my brain, but with speakers it's a joy! Thank you Cuckoo!

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much, mate! I appreciate that ❤️🙏🏼

[@teilzeitrwachsn]

This was an insanely expressive, cool and inspiring set. Thanks Cuckoo for embracing weirdness and quirkyness in your music. Love the rhythms and the occasional "not-in-a-regular-way-harmonic" notes and chords. You made that little box shine. :-)

[@usualatoms4868]

There's genuine enjoyment here. Pleasure to watch you play! And such a unique style too!

[@nodaysback8390]

I enjoyed them all! But, the new age vibe of your last number was especially nice! Great stuff!

[@jerem680]

I already have the 4th track as my ringtone. This performance is just AMAZING, from my point of view one of your best (with the one you did at the video game convention). It is crazy to see how your own music makes you dance

[@yalcinincesu4762]

Cuckoo, I follow you for so many years, but this was an amazing show of performance and programming. Thank you for doing this and I hope you know how much joy you bring to the world! You are really a true wizard of FM awesomeness.

[@PaulSpades]

Holly hell, I did not expect anything close to this banging set. Awesome work on the sequencing, interesting rhythms and great melodies! And the Cycles sounds so damn pretty with plucky sounds, bleeps and blobs.

[@UNDERMIND_AUDIO]

You are having SOO MUCH FUNN!! It's infecting!! Thank you for this!! This unit is now #1 on my list; I only hope I can do half as much as you're able to do!!

[@starsky101]

I can see the new studio is paying off already with content like this! What a treat, a whole set and I’ve never seen the model cycles pushed that far before. Cheers.

[@Iain2000]

You are supremely talented and it’s a joy to both listen to and watch you perform this magnum opus on the Model Cycles. Crazy, brilliant and the highest example of the capabilities of this amazing little box of musical wizardry.

[@Simia-Ex-Machina]

This is amazing. It just makes me smile. Im starting to get into synthesizers, and you, sir, have made my journey an absolute joy.

[@Asyouwere]

This made me smile right from the start, awesome set!

[@josecarlosyanez8618]

I love your energy, your music and overall the funny smile. greetings from Spain

[@mysticmcj]

I love everything about this - not just as a technical showcase of what the Model:Cycles can do (perhaps my favorite "cheap" synth), but just the whole infectious groove of it all. Listening to this has put a huge grin on my face, watching you perform it just makes the grin even larger -- and all of this just makes me happy. Thank you for being who you are, and for sharing that with the world.

[@croatoansounds]

Just got mine last week! It’s SO much fun, I’ve spent houuuurrrs everyday diving into it hehe Love the tune!

[@michaos1]

You totally rock: create with mind and perform with passion! Love FM sound and your ideas.

[@Cambaudio]

Haha man I love that first song so much! Awesome video

[@citizenscientist1284]

Haven’t fired up my little go-to-sketchbox in a while. Had the craving to see what was new with Cycles on KZbin and found this! Got me fired up and inspired to wire up a whole set of material. Thank you for the inspiration and as always your infectious good vibes. 👍

[@MilesKvndra]

What an awesome journey! Love this set of songs, very well performed 💚

[@tonycanderton1975]

really shows the versatility in the four hands of a master may the force be with you

[@andy2069]

This is great work. The neurotic detail in building these is overwhelming. Such a fun machine, but you had to have spent so long constructing these. Impeccable.

[@morganwebster6636]

This is so freakin great. Man these are good sounds. I love this. Thank you. I think I’ll be ordering a Cycles on Friday. Your music had completely inspired me. You’re the man! 🥳⚡️⚡️⚡️🎛🎚

[@spacey_jones]

Awesome stuff Cuckoo!! Extremely deep song writing with just one tool 👌

[@leNotstrom]

Gosh, that amount of bass and pressure the Cycles produce... you really squeezed this little machine to the max. Awesome!

[@benzmobil]

What a great vibe! Reminds me of those good old indie PC quest/puzzle games with lovely cute characters. Hope to see more in the "one synth" series!

[@elicotterill6603]

I don't know how well these would work as ringtones, nobody would answer the phone because they'd be too busy losing their mind and busting shapes

[@jahovahjira]

This set has captivated me like nothing else since Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" in 1974! I've been listening/studying TB all these years with great delight and wonderment. Now, YOU have given us this magical musical masterpiece and I've loved listening/studying this just like TB! I will be enjoying this set for YEARS to come!!! Thank you so much for this refreshing dose of delicious ear candy! You've opened my eyes and ears to the amazing possibilities my Model Cycles is capable of! Thanks for the inspiration! I love you, True Cuckoo! Your music and sweet spirit is very therapeutic! 21:55

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to me ❤️

[@birdsiview6845]

GREAT MIX, GREAT DEVICE! YOU KNOW HOW TO HAVE FUN BROTHER!

[@darrenweight5972]

Great set! That last song really went to a nice place and could have gone longer - such a great feeling. Thank you for that!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

I thoroughly enjoy being pulled into the Cuckoo Zone! It’s a great set, Cuckoo. You are a special addition to anyone’s auditory canal for sure! 🎉❤

[@thewistfulsnail]

I have the Cycles and absolutely love it. But you've taken its potential to a whole nother level!! You are an inspiration sir!

[@peterjones4732]

So good to be able to attend an intimate and uplifting gig while being here in lockdown for the past 12 weeks! Cuckoo you are the Dr and the Chemist with the diagnosis and prescription and then the treatment. Thanks immensely from Sydney …🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️😁😁😁

[@tristangieler]

just got the cycles and I'm hooked, such a fun little box. Your jams are so cool on it! So much texture and detail

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks mate! I love this little thing :D

[@Calimakoo]

Thanks for your content Cuckoo! You taught me how to use my gear and supplied me with endless dopamine and countless hours of entertainment.

[@iancallender2432]

This is absolutely unbelievable... really shows just how much I'm not doing with my cycles. Sounds like I'm revving it up after this. Really really fantastic stuff, I love how much feeling, expression and love there is in the sound of this - things typically not super associated with FM synthesis.

[@RussianVideoClips]

NICE... one more time 👍👍👍 i love your Tracks Cuckoo, you inspired me to make MORE MUSIC... THANK YOU BRO... 🙏

[@DazWoodcock-kp1ty]

Wow! The third tune is a beauty… Hats off (and hands up!)

[@DopamineOverload]

My man.... how are you THIS talented and cool? So impressed, always.

[@flimbosquest]

New studio, congratulations!. New, bigger, BIGGER mirror 👍. Always the same, positive energy. I feel the need to peace down with one of my own Elektron boxes now 😁. Thanks for another great video!

[@Glitterslimequeen]

the music you make fits your energy

[@Roboprogs]

“Lean into its flaws” Insane stuff, embracing the limitations of the format. Thumbs up.

[@etph1997]

Nice tracks, and I love your feel good vibe! I smiled through out the whole vid :D Thank you

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼

[@maxfneutra]

Man this is amazing. Just such great work. You really made it sing!

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks Max!🙏🏼

[@Paulsmusik28237]

Thank you Cuckoo for saving my day with your good vibes. : )

[@evantraasdahl4040]

I have been living and breathing the eastward soundtrack for the last couple of weeks and this scratches that same itch. Love it. Please score a video game in the future!

[@magnopere]

these were all extremely sick tracks but the second one went so hard where's FM been all my life? sonic collectin all the rings over here

[@truecuckoo]

❤️❤️❤️

[@benjamite15]

this is the best thing I've seen in a while. 😊

[@cameronscottcairney8852]

Really nice work. Love it when you wash it out near the end of the second to last track

[@truecuckoo]

🙏🏼

[@ernestomercado9181]

Im utterly delighted and dumbfounded by your ability to make amazing music in just about everything you touch. So fresh and quirky, reminds me of Mouse on Mars Niun Niggung. One of my favorite albums of all time. I’d travel just to see you play man. You’re one of my favorite content creators/ music maker rn. I love your vibe too. I’d love to know the process you went through to make this set. It might be to much to ask for a walkthrough but if you ever are up to it I would be forever grateful. 😃

[@samiblanco]

hyper inspiring workflow as always much thx for this

[@saardean4481]

Amazing and uplifting also. This proves what I thought for along time now. Give an inspired person anything and he-she will make something out of it. When I think of all the "deep thinkers" with the boring "oh it has these disadvantages and can't do it all bla bla bla" but can't make exciting music even with the best setup. Wraios Cuckoo!

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks Saar. A musical instrument is made for creating music. And I’m finding this machine great fun to play ❤️ Sometimes we will be caught up in details and specs, but that’s no fun.

[@saardean4481]

@@truecuckoo you and I sometimes think alike. That's why you get a like :-)

[@jdtorian]

Best fill functionality ever. Way to put it to great use!

[@kerajeffery5758]

Excellent set - the last track was contemplative and serene.

[@palievivan3832]

That's sick, man! Great groove

[@matthewrobison4109]

Amazing stuff as always! Has a bit of a Mouse On Mars vibe, but you did it on one device and introduced some really creative and interesting on the fly improvisational flourishes! Really nice work!

[@3clrdsqrs]

Your style is so distinct and recognizable :)

[@Spherical_El]

That was truly amazing 👏🙌💯🙏 I want a copy on vinyl. Not many youtuber gear reviewers can make music like that. From the bottom of my heart ❤you are next level. Up there with the best. Your my RDJ of the modern era. Now if only I could make my Digitone do that, or maybe I should buy a modal:cyc...😋 Your the best x

[@DavidDeLuge]

Wow! So recognisably Cuckoo. Who knew the Model Cycles could make all of those sounds? Fantastic!

[@ceetronic]

Loved that! Cheered me right up!

[@kanduvisla]

Hi Cuckoo! I'm currently also trying to do my 1st "Cycles-only" set and this magic you do here gives me always great joy and inspiration! I think the Cycles is a truly underestimated groovebox! 🔊🔊🔊

[@truecuckoo]

Yeah it’s surprisingly unique. Definitely holding its own!

[@tusk1_]

Inspired by this! It's so easy to get caught up in getting another synth or piece of gear, but when you focus on learning one piece thoroughly.....this can happen.

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much! ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@paulomartel9618]

Super dope jams! :-) I really love your videos man, they always get me in such a good mood and full of desire to make music :-)

[@petri..]

*standing ovation* Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LuisTorres-qz5kr]

Checking out Cuckoo never disappoints. Awesome jam! Wow, never heard the Model Cycles sound so good. Also, new Studio & FOCUS, gotta love it!

[@religiousleader]

Been toying with getting one of these for a while but this video has persuaded me!

[@merlindylan]

Your music is always so lively😊 it’s shproingy!

[@inkajoo]

Thank you so much for this .. I'm going to use it to help me finish my concept album inspired by video game boss music .. I lost months of work by an accidental deletion for the second time and lost the will to recreate it but this is such a useful demonstration I may be able to remake it, even better than ever.

[@YQN2149]

Way cool, great set! Playful as always, love it when you sing on top :)

[@hiding_my_name]

This is surreal. Loved it...

[@Tibequidorianglander]

Heck yeah, this was such a good time!! I loooved the third song, it was really fun to watch you get super into it haha I was feelin it too

[@truecuckoo]

Hey thank you so much!!

[@AndriiLoginov]

So dope. I've spent an amazing-30-chiptune-minutes and will repeat this again)

[@dewbluezero]

Thank you for an amazing video! 🎉🎉🎉

[@JEBariffic]

Inspirational. Long live Cuckoo!

[@aaronarmstrongaa]

That was AMAZING ...Love it