OP-1 Cuckoo Music Doodles

[@dpriola]

I really enjoy it when you slow down the whole piece at the 6:00 mark and start grooving to the beat; you have an humorous and infectious style, and we don't see enough of that in music. Good job as usual!

[@notparamount]

What happens at 3:45 makes me smile every time I watch this video.

[@RababaInc]

Chris Boot it honestly makes me cry

[@d0npian0]

This is very nice

[@truecuckoo]

Wow, all the way from Colombia! Hello over there :) This synth has a couple of synth engines and different effects on board that you can manipulate to create sounds. You don't need a program. But it can handle samples as well. You can record them live through the mini line in port - or load them onto the synth via USB. I hope it makes sense. Thank's for your support! I really appreciate it!

[@TheGoosington]

This is simply a very heartwarming channel. Don't know why but it makes me happy. Very well done indeed!

[@BargenMusic]

Same here.

[@iacopoantonelli1979]

Same.

[@Timecop1983]

Your videos make me want to buy an op-1, but i'm sure i can't do the stuff you do with it! So for me there's no point in buying one! You git some serious talent!

[@truecuckoo]

He he.. Well, in this particular video the audio is recorded in camera with a microphone only. Most of my other videos the audio is recorded through a line signal + a tad of the room through a mic.

[@iacopoantonelli1979]

Dude, I swear, looking at how excited you are about your sounds and your music really inspires me. Amazing!!

[@KevinPochat]

#1 selling point for the OP-1 : "Cuckoo makes sick videos with it !"

[@op-1g.s]

One of my very first OP-1 video. Love the Creative vibe you put out.

[@zeelevel]

wow the slowed- down section of this jam is so cool!

[@samhaberman]

Can't thank you enough for taking out the time to do these, really brightens up my day every time I see a new one pop up in my sub box :)

[@coronelsakura2841]

This is just a small sample of what this little machine can do in capable hands

[@motoboy6666]

Swee-heet sound in the beginning. Arcade/old computer game-ish. Very nice! Nice playing on those small keys too! :)

[@MrClockworkHeart]

Hey man ! I absolutely love your videos and your tunes. Very colorful and nostalgic at the same time. I'm starting making electronic music since a few months and you're one of the few persons that really motivates me to keep it up even tho everything I make is pretty much crap. I try to learn piano on the side to learn rythm and compose nice melodies. Well, thank you for being there and doing what you're doing !! Also, you definitely convinced me to get an OP-1, if I have money someday !

[@KakeMonsteret1]

Haha, Cuckoo, you're brilliant! I do love theese videos, I've got an OP-1 myself, and you're a true inspiration

[@mike.thomas]

You're awesom, man. I really look forward to your vids!

[@techstyle123]

You are the king of the op1 just been watching Dorian concept on the microkorg...your work shows how to use this op1 by just feeling your way through the machine become one with it ....great work keep it up

[@dorkykaya]

"Something like that" sounds amazing even.

[@techstyle123]

Thanks for reply...cool... I have roland gaia but this thing looks amazing I might treat myself for christmas

[@zweiaugentier]

it's fun to watch your vids. good mood cuckoo guy! Cheers!

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks a lot! That's most kind of you. Kudos!

[@robertbell3700]

Cheers from USA cuckoo, I don't think I would buy this but I enjoy see what you can do with it. I'd love to see what you could do with a proper three octave virtual analog machine. I have an Alesis Micron that sort of reminds me of this in terms of a very small foot print workstation...decent little sequencer included. I also have the korg R-3, but it isn't as versatile. No sampling, but the Micron's the three osc engine is powerful and filters are great. I would imagine getting used to the OP-1 keyboard took some time.

[@klak1995]

Very nice indeed!

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

had a cat named coo coos when I was a baby til I was 20!

[@fc2681]

Cuckoo has magjik fingers. - Thanks for sharing!!

[@MLNDY360]

Sounds like you're about to bust out Donkey Kong Country theme lol. This thing looks awesome!

[@samprock]

Doodle up! especially rocking at 6:30 :)

[@pss-270casio-coremusic.5]

Looks like a cool machine.

[@techstyle123]

Yeah defo should have made cookoo the king of op 1 and could have done live demos...is this sound playing out through machine or speaker

[@turboborg]

Amazing!! Wish i had your skills.

[@phelpscd]

cuckoo you are a cool dude

[@truecuckoo]

:)

[@Solname]

I dig that mirror ^^

[@FantasticPyroclastic]

Need the Chukoo OS for my brain..wer can i download? :D

[@truecuckoo]

I'm not sure.. I'll ask my mom if she's got a backup lying around. ;-)

[@killianforde5585]

i want to get into looping and sampling but what equipment should i buy

[@geoffmobile]

Thanks for sharing Cuckoo!

[@truecuckoo]

Your very welcome sir! Thank you!

[@TheSuperJiggy]

Loved the part where you started playing with the tempo

[@101StudioFilms]

Sounds great !!!

[@jonathandufour6153]

The OP-1 Wizard!

[@avalerionbass]

Whoa, Legend of Zelda 2 flashback anyone?!

[@GAPO_Official]

hi master :) im from colombia... i have a question... do you need a program to realize the sounds? or this controller have built-in sounds...ahmm an particular case in which program do you use?? thankss!!!! :D goood videoss!

[@briantbb2749]

Hi cuckoo! I ordered my OP-1 three days ago, and have been sating my synth appetite with your awesome videos ever since. If only I received a confirmation email on my OP-1's shipment... I feel as though the little guy is lost in the swedish-american matrix out there. Though, i heard TE has been bogged with the new website and release of the Pocket Operators. Either way, i'm overly excited for getting my synth so I can start making tracks as happily as you do. Did you have any problems getting your OP-1? Anyways, thanks :D Sorry for the rambles.

[@linkandhisocarina]

What's the preset sound

[@russelllewis5001]

so the only way to sequence is tape? you cant sequence it and go back and edit notes?

[@truecuckoo]

There are some cool sequencers too, but it's limited to one instrument at a time. Tape is audio recording, so no note editing afterwards.

[@zillionsofatoms]

maestro.

[@Lucafro]

very cool style :)

[@hedlm]

Nostalgic Nintendo Memories

[@47buddhists97]

man I love this channel!!! I was wondering though, do you have a simpler tutorial on the OP-1? I can't wait for mine to arrive! but only keyboard I've used was the motif E6... besides that I'm not too familiar with synthesizers :/

[@truecuckoo]

+47 Buddhists thanks! I made a pretty good tutorial on the OP-1 not too long ago. There are simple and deep aspects in it. Perhaps it's a good place to start? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWeVeGtnrZZ_f5Y

[@47buddhists97]

my apologies! I spoke too soon. you seem to cover a lot on many videos. even when you're just messing around it gives me an idea as if I'm playing lol keep up the awesome work!

[@Messy_Jesse]

Can you do the dubstep?

[@GnarlyCharly]

how the fuck are you so good at this cuckoo??? You inspire me :)

[@blitbleep]

That sound reminds me of Donkey kong´s country´s intro

[@ifaber68]

nice play funny, is a week that I have the op-1 :)

[@DethDragon13]

Mine doesn't do simultaneous notes?:/

[@truecuckoo]

This is something you can change. On the envelope page press the shift button and select between polyphonic, mono, continuous and stuff.

[@DethDragon13]

Thank you so much cuckoo. I'll try this layer on

[@heavensopen]

Un cacharro carísimo para que encima no guarde la interpretación en midi

[@tokopipoe]

Your amazing wish i had that :)

[@roakey8167]

You got nice key skills cuckoo, you crack me up, you seem to crack yourself up and all. What's the secret?

[@truecuckoo]

+richard roake ha ha.. I don't know the secret.. Just do stuff, enjoy it, and stay alert while doing it :)

[@indieclock]

hey cuckoo, can you give me some ideas of cheap synths/drum machines that you think sound great with the OP-1 ?

[@truecuckoo]

Hey there, thanks for asking. Well, I'm not so familiar with drum machines. But when you say "cheap" I'm thinking you should check out the Korg Volca series. Judging by the videos they've got a fun sound, and they've definitely got an identity of their own. The best is always to go hands on. Good luck.

[@indieclock]

thanks. stoked to get my hands on an OP-1. you've pretty much destroyed the idea that they're just "toys".

[@truecuckoo]

It's all about the music and the love you put into it. And yes.. the OP-1 is not a toy. It's definitely a serious, well thought through instrument... just a very fun one :)

[@vannessagaines9166]

Amazing!

[@mike.thomas]

You're also awesome. (Stupid iPad keyboard)

[@SpaceNrm]

Wonderful :)

[@anotherconde]

ur amazing

[@linkandhisocarina]

In the very beginning

[@MrJaviCusi]

awesome :)

[@quantum470]

Nice! :)

[@benroars1193]

groovy

[@lastsonofktn]

I'm cuckoo for cuckoo!!

[@virgilwilliams8082]

Do you live in Cuckoo Cuckoo Clock? LOL

[@PanTrololo]

dat face

[@DayflightTrok]

Hmm

[@StupidRobotFightingLeague]

Nice beard

[@truecuckoo]

[@RababaInc]

I love you

[@MrDomlogan]

nice work dude. sounds lovely. which country do you live? are you british or austalian? sorry for being nosey but i'm intreaged....

[@truecuckoo]

Hello, and thank you :) I'm living in Norway, born in Sweden, half greek. Although I've never been living in an English speaking country, when speaking the language I always felt drawn to British accents rather than American. So, there you go ;-) Where are you from?

[@MrDomlogan]

cool, you speak like a posh english gentleman. i'm from england, northern england, yorkshire. i also make music, kind of electronic, mabey quite ambient music. i'm influenced by the likes of lfo, black dog, autechre, early 90's british and american techno. if you would like to hear some of my work please check me out on soundcloud.com, i'm called 'circle of squares'. i really like your kooky music, i like tones and enjoy your playing on the op1. i would like to buy your cd so where can i get it? it will be next week tho. keep up the good work mr cuckoo, take it easy dude....

[@LosAngelesGoldenEra]

Cuckoo I am promoting you on my Instagram page ! People need to hear your art !!! • Cuckoo !!!! 2013

[@mfrtch]

lol mirror

[@Eidraify]

777 likes! Jackpot!

[@jaildesigner]

🥰

[@ReneeNme]

Sounds like crap from a Nintendo NES system. Why anybody would pay almost $900 dollars for one of these pieces of shit baffles my mind.

[@sargentscythe]

ReneeNme Damn, you really don't like OP-1s. Did they say somethin' mean to your mum?

[@HotStrange]

ReneeNme Because it's one of the very many things you can do with it.

[@skateboarderlucc]

Youre listening to a recording of an onboard speaker via a youtube video. Quality loss due to compression is definitely present. Think a bit dude.