SmplTrek - A new sampler has arrived

SmplTrek is a new portable sampler/ song writing instrument, made by Sonicware. I like it. It's a little bit technical to get into, but anyone can learn.
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Chapters:
02:42 Quick overview
04:48 Copy samples to card
05:18 Overview of tracks
06:04 Creating a drumkit
09:17 Turning on the metronome
09:33 Setting the length of a clip
09:47 Realtime recording
10:22 More beats, chords, bass
14:26 Loop track + Mic monitoring
15:17 Internal microphone
16:13 Dynamic microphone
18:00 Mixing vocals basics
19:07 Recording loops
19:48 Global track introduction
20:59 Quick lyrics sesh
21:20 Chorus insert effect
21:53 Recording a global track
22:26 Master M.B. Compressor
23:24 Crispy vocal
24:06 Punch-in recording Global track
25:09 Live mixing the whole track
26:20 High five to Sonicware!

[@klaatu-barada-nikto]

Aside from the great review of a beautiful new little box from SonicWare, I have to say True Cuckoo is one of the if not the most positivity driven channels on the KZbin. Good job man! Never stop!

[@truecuckoo]

🥰 thank you so much! 🙏🏼

[@allehooop]

@Contentibus 😂😂😂

[@HumbleInitiative]

Such a stress-free zen music producer.

[@alb_reuel]

cuckoo is the most chill sweetest mellow dude on youtube

[@alb_reuel]

@@gartgreenside3657 😰

[@Old299dfk]

This is the first video where I've realised i'm in the meta-future. We've got a dude, with his own style, and his own mannerisms, teaching us about a seemingly obscure little device from halfway across the globe in a highly professional and aesthetically pleasing manner. I can't put my finger on this, but there's just something about it that is just on another level. Maybe it's the composition work of the camera, the beautiful fashion of our presenter or the, post processing of the audio, maybe it's the next level creative choices like the mirror? But this is like... melding the barrier between a high production studio job and one dude in his room doing his thing. There's an element of cyberpunk here. When I envision us in a 100 years, in our corporate apartments eating our corporate food and watching videos on our corporate eye implants - it'll be these videos, the embodiment of creativity, the pinnacle of the human spirit (to create, and share and, enlighten) that will drive us through. I don't really think I got my point through on this one, but this is not only art, and a documentary, and a review... it's something else. and it's good.

[@truecuckoo]

❤️🙏🏼

[@drownthepoor]

I find Red Letter Media to have taken the major KZbin career to a wild place. Their whole VCR Repair Shop and uniforms, and then also the Mr. Plinkett's House set. Plus the sets they have for their game shows, and Best Of The Worst. But yes, him using a single camera, and the mirror is a very stylish choice.

[@SONICWARE]

Thank you sooo much for showing us your fantastic workflow for the SmplTrek! 😍😍😍

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you for your work with the SmplTrek. You’re stepping up your game 🙌🏼

[@boydw1]

How many simultaneous effects can be used? Is there amp envelope & filter control of samples, and any parameter modulation for this?

[@blazrodic]

@@boydw1 There are 3 FX processors inside: one insert (for one track), one send and one master. Each FX processor has a different set of effects available. You can also resample. Tracks can have eq/filter applied, but that can't be sequenced yet. There is an AR envelope on instrument track.

[@mybrighton]

Looks like an MC-101 with more accessible features for sampling into the unit, I like it.

[@halfpint90]

Came for the hardware, stayed for the vibes

[@truecuckoo]

Vibes 🙏🏼 Thanks for staying, mate.

[@BeichtstuhlBasement]

same!

[@gossounddesign8293]

Same, hardware brought me in, vibes had me sub

[@SwiftDreamer]

This is the only video I've seen so far that really made me want a sampletrek

[@robbiep742]

Same, I dismissed it at first but it has more features than other samplers at a fraction of the size and price??

[@jboulderct]

I've been dying for this video....and for my SmplTrek to arrive! Thanks Cuckoo. You are a treasure!

[@truecuckoo]

❤️🙏🏼

[@duster8373]

mine just showed up so hopefully that means yours is just around the corner

[@jboulderct]

@@duster8373 fingers crossed for this week...

[@P-S-T]

@@jboulderct Did you get it? What’s your thoughts?

[@jboulderct]

@@P-S-T Mine came on Tuesday evening. As of now, I've just been playing around with functionality and recording some already made loops from my Circuit Rhythm, just to get a feel for things. Going to load my sample library this weekend and really dive in. So far I love it, as I have always been aware of the limitations.

[@stephanbuth8195]

I love that fully analog PiP feature made with a makeup mirror .😊 Great channel!

[@akf2000]

😃😃😃 I didn't even notice until I read this

[@MrGuma888]

This is Cuckoo trademark :D

[@jepulis504]

I just came to comment on that. Such a vibe. So glad to have found this channel. ☺️

[@Tapepusher]

Is it one of those concave ones that magnifies the zoom? I really like the analog-ness of it, I want to do the same but not sure which type of mirror to get 🤔

[@antonblam2]

Showing your face through a mirror is one of the coolest filming tricks ever

[@evans_the_bard9234]

This was absolutely great!!! Also, my 1st time seeing you and I have to say I'm hooked! I can't wait to watch all of your other content! Thank you

[@truecuckoo]

Hey thanks Evans! Glad you found me :D I've got a lot of electronic music related videos to backtrack ❤️

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

I always love how relaxing and ASMR like your videos are❤️, just pure flow that I could listen to for hours, ACE🙌🏻

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ZetaCarinae]

Yeah I know I don't want this device but I'm listening anyway.

[@gabworm]

you have so much calm talking that I almost got sleeping watching this

[@dehaitch]

Your passion is amazing, you are my favourite synthtuber and people like you really show how much joy can be had through these amazing devices. You introduced me to Sonicware with your 8Bit Warps video and I agree, they've really come a long way and made something special here (again). This video was also something special, thanks dude. You put a big smile on my face :)

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much. Much love 🙏🏼

[@DetroitMicroSound]

I play my XFM and 8bw just about every day, still, since they came out. So happy to see you love the SmplTrek. Sonicware deserves some big fans! Can't wait to see what you think of the Lofi-12

[@XPWHACTL]

Great showcase of this fantastic device! Really love the song you put together ❤️

[@n97223]

Brilliant! I love the journey you take your listeners on in your videos....simple bass/snare/HH beat to a finished idea! What a fun ride! Thank you for sharing!

[@humorlosophie]

oh lord, i just randomly came across your channel and I am already in love with your vibe. a really wholesome review, thanks for that.. looking forward to view more of your stuff

[@jar5520]

Bro this is so cool, and I really enjoyed what you created. I appreciate you and KZbin's algorithm for showing me this.

[@steveoath]

Thanks for this Cuckoo. My smpltrek arrives tomorrow so this is really helpful.

[@Khordmaster]

LOVE the idea of a quarter inch mount on the bottom. That's incredible and I think more companies could benefit from this addition. HATE USB micro in 2022 😭😭😭😭😭 As always, awesome video!

[@zbsfm]

yeah, seriously, there's no excuse for micro usb. THE WORST

[@zebarzebra]

@@zbsfm I absolutely agree, but you only really need it for Firmware updates - right?

[@zbsfm]

@@zebarzebra audio interface mode as well, unfortunately

[@truecuckoo]

Firmware updates on SD card. USB for audio interface operation.

[@majordabalert]

What a delicious vibe. This might be the sampler I’ve been looking for. Thanks

[@pugnation]

ahh, thank you for actually showing what to do with the little device instead of just how to do it in all the other reviews I have been watching so far. Great video! The SmplTrek is such a cute little box, and reminds me of a Tricorder from Star Trek TOS. I'm very happy that I received mine this week, and pretty sure that it's going to become much better still in future firmware iterations, though it's really usable right now also. Just need to step up my Sample collecting.

[@briannhinton]

Thank you for having a calming voice. I have seriously painful headaches and you truly are calming. Have this review on repeat. Plus you make beautiful music and review great gear.

[@AndyTanguay]

I took a big gamble and backed this. I was pretty surprised when mine actually showed up yesterday. I was immediately stuck by the GameboyMaxx form factor too. I like the way it feels in my hands. Pretty excited by it. Always a treat to watch you try out a new gadget!

[@ACCOUNTANTB]

Hello Cuckoo !! - I love your videos / reviews from new hardware releases !!! - cheers Rio / Brazil

[@pryere]

What a joy to watch a craftsman at work. I Love Cuckoo.

[@dentReviews]

i love watching other musicians create music in their own ways. it's inspiring. i wish there were more purpose driven recording devices.

[@djpuzzleofficial]

Nice demo, thanks for that. I have one on order and from what I see here it does everything I need it to.

[@mikamulperi]

This device looks very interesting. Great demo as usual! 👌

[@zefunkya]

By far the best review of a product on the tube! Explained it very clearly. I want one now.

[@paulbeattie1717]

Appreciated the zoomed screen in the top right. Pleasantly transparent. :)

[@brotusclips]

this thing functions so similarly to the step sequencer of the Korg app, which is how I introduced myself to music theory and production. seeing it in the hands of a practiced master gives me so much encouragement to keep up with it, even though the pitfalls of self-education have netted me more than a few financial losses and project failures. this machine makes sense to me. I'm so excited to get my hands on this

[@brotusclips]

it also functions similarly to the sequencing functions of the KeyStep Pro, which I also happen to own. it's more visually clear how the scenes are organized and how the songs are structured around the scenes, however, so I'm also pumped to pair my KeyStep up with this. and my 8bitWarps. so thrilling :)

[@eskildthomsen493]

I don't know how you are in life. But your vibe just made my day. Hope you're doing good. Keep creating king

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks mate! Let’s vibe ✨

[@Pyroific]

I don't even own a single piece of hardware but i love watching these anyway :D also love your sweater in this vid Cuckoo! lovely colors

[@dezelve]

Hahah same. I do have a 404A tho. Use it as an FX box.

[@Phiqtional]

Loving the little song you just made. Makes me wanna try and give this a go.

[@martinheath5947]

Perfect! Just needs the sound of a distant train rattling through city nightscape on its way to who knows where ...

[@brunocristan7047]

Very nice review! Loved the jams too. Cheers!

[@Axl_Pose]

I like this! Definitely will be picking one up in the new year.

[@ivanstereotekkofficial5353]

It was few years ago that youtube brought to me your review. Since that day i never been disappointed ) Thanks dude !

[@StrillLife]

Great review. This is the best I've heard it sound thus far. I was getting a lil worried that the sound was a lil muddy coming out the unit. Can't wait for mine to arrive.

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks 🙏🏼 As with all samplers, it all starts with the samples, and then you build from there.

[@StrillLife]

@@truecuckoo true true... Garbage in garbage out.

[@Daniel-ll6oh]

Sick!!! amazing workflow and musical vibe. ⚛ Respect

[@TomasQuinones]

I love seeing the Nausicaa books in the background of your videos. I just finished reading all 7 volumes last week. Wow.

[@RH3D]

this is amazing for long train rides - might have to look into getting one of these - love that its made by a smaller company too

[@ryleuty]

Was just here from Reverb and this is the first vid I'm watching. And I'm loving this - thanks dude I'm a guitarist and just getting in to this world.

[@enniemoonraker8199]

Such a nice look! Love your channel!

[@dr.yuendo]

Thank you so much Cuckoo san! 🙏🙏🙏🥹❤ I enjoy to watch your workflow and music!

[@markn8535]

You da man Yu Endo

[@truecuckoo]

❤️

[@eightytwenty2368]

I am not surprised that you and Cuckoo have brought this many views together on this video. It's a super product which I am very much enjoying, but the musicality and life Cuckoo has brought to the workflow has brought be back to this clip multiple times to get a better understanding workflow of the obvious charm of this device.

[@tanmay9108]

Really cool tool, fun way to chill

[@tellemanndergaertner]

You have the happiest chillest vibe man

[@MrVincent97133]

thank you for the demo , really intersting

[@parawizard]

Always a chill time. Cheers

[@gaborb6577]

Nice song, good quality, interesting tool. Thanks for review

[@NekoRushi]

This could totally be a Metronomy song. Even vocals match :o Great work!

[@fruglanii8516]

yeess!!

[@Old299dfk]

Metronomy are my favourite band... so I guess we're friends now xD

[@dontcallmejon]

possibly one of those instruments that creates a new genre by accident.

[@drownthepoor]

A lot of slick production decisions here. The beauty mirror instead of a second camera. Compositing the synth's screen in the top right corner. Hard not to admire doing this sort of work with those design aesthetics.

[@RANDOMLOOPGENERATOR]

Top man, best review of this yet!

[@experiment8189]

This looks like something I was looking for. :)

[@DavidDeLuge]

I have an SP-404MKII but I want this! Great video 😁

[@ChrisLodyMusic]

Nice review, glad you're enjoying it too. Love that beat you made 😁👌

[@mikeclark5756]

great job! great vibes!

[@aydenwalters7463]

Love the Nausicaa book on the side! I bought that as a present for my sister a few years ago.

[@jasondaly5351]

That was a great demo have seen some others and they didn’t do what you did or say but for what I can see it’s a lovely bit of kit and it’s just released give them some time to take all the feedback and eventually they will iron out everything they possibly can great job sonicwaree

[@truecuckoo]

Thanks! Yeah, it’s hard to know what the cpu and memory overhead is, and what is possible vs not possible. But I think it can be improved a lot and become even better with firmware updates.

[@SONICWARE]

@@truecuckoo We promise to keep updating the firmware!

[@sambeard4428]

@@SONICWARE if only I could order it in the Netherlands! Such an amazing little box it seems :)

[@4akat]

i love this channel. it feels like a secret bar that i`ll come and visit one day and there will be a million subs.

[@truecuckoo]

🧡 Right now it's just us cat people :D

[@Jota.Barrakero]

Lol u are touched,always make good music with every single machine u touch!!thanks u too much!!

[@SonicVibe]

🔥 vocals and beat 🎧 🎶

[@thomashoffend4299]

This one convinced me to become a patron. FWIW, my first Patreon membership!

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much Thomas! I appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@teevee27]

That's one funky looking game boy haha

[@RegebroRepairs]

Little studios in a box are awesome, so you can just grab it and make songs. I have a Deluge for that, and it made me so much more productive. But if I didn't already have that I'd probably get this. Really clever to have a high gain mic input and a high impedance guitar input that also can do stereo line in.

[@roryjineffect]

I have a Deluge, love how immediate it is, but have a SmplTrek on the way, different beast for different times and *even smaller*.

[@takeaim420]

Brother, I love you so much. You have no idea the weird shit you inspire me to do. Thank you for that!

[@truecuckoo]

❤️🧡❤️🧡

[@TonyAumont]

Holy crap dude! The final song you created with this beauty hardware is insane, thanks! Can we listen to a final audio version somewhere ? Cheers, love and music :)

[@giskiepictures]

Great. Nice atmosphere 🎧

[@HitoriGnocchi]

affordable sampler that can actually sample AND edit. this company gets it. no more leaving out good features for only pricier flagship models. im very interested.

[@BogdanO45]

Brilliant use of the mirror 🙂

[@xgmode]

Expecting mine after this weekend! :)

[@sharonraizor2839]

I have no idea why this came up in my feed, as I am not a musician, but while watching I said to myself several times, "I really like this guy". Consider me subscribed, to watch videos of you speaking of things I know nothing about.

[@truecuckoo]

I love it. Thanks for stopping by Sharon 🙏🏼

[@Rachels123]

I can certainly understand your enthusiasm.

[@wiggesobk]

So cool!

[@deadjuice.]

Great warm vid! Hello from cold Siberia

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Very interesting.

[@eponymous_graphics]

that's interesting , that skat Cuckoo is doing is something Anthony Kedis would do according to Rick Rubin, producer and music technician. Just getting the feel for the rhythm and tempo and then adding in poetry and phrases later. Very neat to see. This sampler looks like fun. Great video. Even better en promptu beats ! Cuckoo throws down ... HARD ! Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up.

[@paulcousins6535]

I just love how you showcase your videos, relaxing and informative at the same time. A great alternative to the op-1/field. What is the battery life like on this?

[@dragon-id5uj]

ah yeah I heard about this last summer! super neat a wizard such as you has their hands on one. much love - leopard moth/dream time labyrinth

[@gctechs]

SmplTrek vs SP404mk2 vs Blackbox?

[@creeke_alley]

Subscribed the moment you made sound effects lol 😅

[@thebeddybyeguy9522]

this gives me hope for youtube again 🤩

[@MartinYamMoller]

This looks great!... I'm a sucker for those battery powered samplers😀

[@truecuckoo]

The battery the better 🙌🏼😅

[@dezelve]

Wish it had a built in battery tho. Or are you able to charge the batteries inside by plugging in a cable into the device? (Still watching the vid now. Maybe it gets answered. In that case nvm.)

[@dannyvalentino328]

@@truecuckoo I see what you did there 😂😂😂

[@TrikkeSan]

This just popped up in my feed because i clicked another synth video. I've just been glued to the screen due the chillness and good vibes you put out. It's rare to come across this kind of nice general attitude on youtube. I'm subbed, and i've always wanted to try and start a sonic journey but felt intimidated. How hard would it be to start with a device like this?

[@truecuckoo]

Thank you so much Trikke! Starting out is always a bit trial and error before you find what clicks for you. This here is a very unique little fellow of an electronic music machine. I’d put it into a sort of medium difficulty level. There are more beginner friendly stuff as well as more advance stuff. But sometimes what matters the most is whether you like it or not.

[@TrikkeSan]

@@truecuckoo this device does seem very intuitive! do you have any advice, links or stuff to read or watch for a complete novice like me who always had an itch for this, but lacks any basic knowledge in music? No pressure of course, i'm just happy i was inspired yesterday 🙂

[@jesse_ronan]

yo dope vibes man cheers

[@dooleymurphy]

Mate, the mirror and the zoomed-in, chroma-keyed display make for a brilliant composition.

[@sonicase]

cool, i would like to see you fool around with the lo-fi 12 and what you think about that...I've been thinking about getting it but wondering if there's something a little bit better

[@izzzzzz6]

Love your 2nd camera lowtech hack.

[@justinhunt1714]

Listening to you talk is so soothing 🤣

[@flacox02]

El mejor (the best) True Cuckoo!!!

[@GaBlactus]

As usual a master art work or play.

[@truecuckoo]

❤️🙏🏼

[@MakkerCracker]

reminds me a lot of the minimal house coming out of romania. lovely stuff.

[@nattybuffalodread]

Very nice pulover!

[@machiavelli4428]

This is amazing

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Sonicware are making some really great gear lately 👍

[@handldyDandidlyD.ezzzzz]

thank you sir

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

I wish they had added USB-C and 16 pads and time stretch. I do love the form factor.

[@leftmono1016]

Wonder if you can assign the LFO to sample start position to get time stretch? Works well on the Digitakt.

[@insektgod]

@@leftmono1016 No LFOs on any parameters on the SmplTrek for now... I love that feature on the 1010 blackbox.

[@leftmono1016]

@@insektgod - shame. Anyway, I always wanted an Akai S950 so the Liven Lofi is more interesting to me.

[@dannyvalentino328]

The Smpltrek does have time stretch.

[@Old_Man_Jay]

Great video as always Cuckoo. quick question though. what sets this apart from something like a Roland sp 404?

[@spacebeastnoise-art-music-spac]

love the song