The Cosmos Drifting Memory Station!

Super interesting (non) Looper pedal that gives instant Frippertronic vibes!!
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[@mongobigmuff]

Best demo of anything. EVER.

[@batchas]

Indeed!

[@brendonmoeller]

Agreed

[@tomtebby7408]

Lost count of how many times I’ve watched this.

[@greatheightsu]

I could listen to Matt Johnson play a Rhodes for the rest of my life and be fine with that.

[@Philandthesynths]

Me too!

[@SoundmanCH]

Well said, and I actually always do to destress myself.

[@WhoWeAre1311]

Hopefully we’ll hear some of this on the next Jamiroquai album. 😉

[@batchas]

Soma can be very, very happy to have you demo the Cosmos! Cosmos sounds great, but also the sounds you're sending into it are already really beautiful and the way you play of course too. Mesmerizing... Thx for sharing, it was a joy to watch your video🙏

[@tomtebby7408]

Fabulous Matt - I could listen to you playing piano, Moog one and the Cosmos all day.

[@pthomas36]

BEST Cosmos performance I've ever heard. What a fantastic device. It possesses phenomenal power in hands of an accomplished player.

[@AndyFirebladeMuza]

Staggeringly good, best advert for the Soma Cosmos ever. Had this on my to buy list for a while but now it's gone top of the list.

[@tonysharp1615]

I’ve been pondering the Cosmos for quite a while Matt. Never been convinced that I’d get my moneys worth out of it. However; your demo has completely changed my mind and it’s gone to the top of my wants. Thank you for such a clear, concise and inspirational video;. Your performance with the Moog One blew my mind; truly magnificent.

[@GGprods-o2x]

I've had this thing for a year now, and really appreciate watching you actively play this thing. Thanks for the tips always love how "playable" this pedal is. It's essentially an instrument.

[@desertsol44]

Thank you. I love the way you sculpted the sound with the input knob. Feels like my style to do that and add great dynamic!

[@13jamesjoyce]

I've heard a few folk doodling around with the Cosmos but this is the most musical use I have ever heard. You really have sussed out how to get the most out of this bit of kit. Inspiring - thank you!

[@videoglyph]

Just lovely. I highly agree with the meditative quality of music. At the end of most hard days, when it seems all my creative juices are gone, I just turn on my MODX, find a Rhodes type patch set the reverb to a long delay, and zone out. Watching your videos inspires me so much! Thanks, Matt!

[@Topcatyo.]

Really cool device, love the idea behind it and how it can almost effortlessly create great soundscapes.

[@kennyhunter5627]

What a machine! What a demonstration! Another 'Must Buy' :-) Some of the sounds put me in mind of Michael Hoenig's album Departure from the Northern Wasteland. In an age when all the workstation keyboards are, by and large, excellent at providing all the traditional 'meat and potato' sounds, it's great to have companies like Soma who are constantly bringing out such inspirational gear.

[@artysanmobile]

Some brilliant choices went into the engineering of this. It rewards the sparse playing which has always resulted in the most interesting loops in my experience. My looping goes back to 1970, with two Teac 1/4” tape recorders, pretty much the opposite of this. But as I progressed, I found my favorite loops came from machines which could not possibly be depended on for predictability, such as a modded RE301, with a tape length of 15-45sec. They made my musical input change dramatically, to something more atmospheric, and it was that setup which allowed me to loop while my band played very rigid time. Listening back to those live recordings brings a big smile to my face. This is the first of modern ‘loopers’ I have heard that inspire me. It’s been a long strange trip and I know I could really enjoy this.

[@ChristopherGwinn]

I love the Cosmos - can get lost in it for hours.

[@Creative_Dialogue]

Brilliant demo and great insights - sit in your studio and create, changes your place in the world. Thank you!

[@TomChurchill]

Thanks for a wonderfully inspiring demo! Really beautiful sounds. Was always intrigued by this but now definitely want one…

[@McEnroe911]

I would love this as a eurorack module. Great demo thanks Matt ❤

[@VirtualModular]

This was a great demo, you should make an ambient album! I could listen to that electric piano sound through tons of effects all day.

[@napotronix]

Great video! I've got the Cosmos for little over a year now, it's such a wonderful device that just never gets boring.

[@dougr5187]

Really nice video Matt and a really great sounding delay/looper too. I was weighing up the Cosmos about a year ago for a 'Frippertronic and/or Steve Reich' type of delay but ultimately went with the Vongon Polyphrase (which is also fantastic). PS, I found your channel about 4 years ago when I was looking at buying the Behringer RD808, and it's amazing to see how much your channel has (deservedly) grown since then when you had about 500 subscribers! Cheers.

[@ingoschlag8840]

Great. Thank you very much. Love your sound and your attitude.

[@Rrrrichy]

These sounds remind me a lot of the band Soft Machine. Sounds like a beautiful device

[@Waldemar_la_Tendresse]

Finally, a demo that also knows how to convincingly present the musical possibilities of this more than just interesting device. Thank you for that.

[@kgbinfo]

Honestly it’s worth the price for the reverb alone. Sounds lovely!

[@hybridalienrob]

Sublime, such dreamy tones.

[@AKDanMusicMan]

Great demo. It sounds great in headphones. You make me want to buy these toys, and then I remember I don't have your piano chops, but I want to buy them anyway and maybe some of your brilliance will rub off on me.

[@monty6545]

Love it Matt , such a great player and what a box of tricks from Cosmos .

[@jumpstar9000]

It's lovely. Reminds me of the Enso looper in hardware form and with extra/different stuff. Really cool.

[@ervinpoljak8332]

Matt blessing us all with his skill and love that is present in his sonic creations ❤

[@DarrenJohnMusic]

"Straight away lovely, isn't it?" Amen.

[@AaronMatthews71]

Wow, Unreal the sounds this makes

[@ritualcities]

I've had one of these for a few months by now. It is very, very inspiring, but after a few iterations of my setup, I've found that it works best on the floor. Maybe putting on a different selection of knobs so they are easier manipulated by foot would be a huge upgrade for the Cosmos.

[@payt01]

Awesome device.. I guess we can now look forward to some kind of ambient meditative album eh? :)

[@ezion67]

Instant Steve Reich tapeloop minimalism on steroids in a box. Kind of like the idea. Your demo may make this thing sound more useful than it really is.

[@rjw8631]

best demo of cosmos i've seen. thanks matt

[@marvinmatter1501]

That was a fabulous demo - thank you, algorithm and thank you Matt

[@romulus_]

16:10 a return to forever..ever...ever...ever...ever.... sort of sound =). very cool piece of equipment, quite unique.

[@gph2193]

I work with a couple of micro loopers and dsp loopers. I think something like this would be a creative logical next step. Blissful.

[@smalltown2223]

Soma make some very out there gear but they’re always very musical machines. The Soma Pipe is on my GAS list, as is the new Torso S4 4 track sampler which I’ve actually pre ordered. That looks really good. Great demo of the Cosmos.

[@Banquet...]

Man, I nearly bought one of these a coulep days ago - ended up with the Iridium Core - but you're video is sure tempted me again... so beautiful

[@brunovalente2077]

Honestly the best review I did see of this looper, the guys in Soma should be very happy with it, I imagine.

[@TheNimasan]

It was my fav piece of gear of 2022. but I think this think is one of the greatest things ever made by human being.

[@Digiphex]

Definitely would fit a nature documentary with mountains and the lives of animals.

[@aardvarkmindshank]

An hour of music like that to fall asleep to would be just wonderful for my current state of mind 😰

[@OrganicGreens]

Love your style man. Have a great day.

[@DynamicRockers]

I did a lot of experiment with granular FX plugins but this unit is way more musical and lively. That was a beautiful demo, thanks for those cosmic drifts ;)

[@yesiyahh]

i would like to pass Blade Runner Blues trough this thing. cool stuff!

[@NoxBoxdy]

Ohhh. Look what you got! Odd, but sounds great. You messin around and this units color (sucker for aesthetic) makes me want one.

[@Michael.Sinclair]

Nicely compliments your amazing sound and style, Matt 👍

[@JerryBlume-v3z]

Wow I'm impressed !I love the Matt Johnson sound.Lyle Mays and Matt are my favorite keyboard players.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks, Lyle Mays is one of my favs so delighted to be compared with greatness!

[@dionyates2482]

7:21 That's a whole Harold Budd/ Brian Eno album at the press of a few keys and knob turns. Lovely what technology can do.

[@VEsound]

Nice effect pedal Matt, it's true. I've got a Pulsar-23 and it's incredible how Soma makes interesting stuff... They ROCK and not enough people know them and their fabulous products! ❤

[@aquaticborealis4877]

I’ve thought about getting this for a couple of years, but I’ve always held off. It’s a bit pricey. Currently using the Enso plugin, which is obviously different. I do still ponder about getting it though.

[@yvesbajulaz]

yeah, really nice :-) I got totally into the unquantized tape delay loop with my horn, as you say, very therapeutic. I always dig a nice Rhodes... That cosmos is cool... nice 201 in the background 😛

[@JDSoundsets]

Fab Demo and explanation of the Unit loved every moment of it :)

[@toi_techno]

Serious vibes I could listen to you doing that for hours (just got some new IEMs 😊)

[@junorave]

Amazing sounds! I can imagine them with some D&B/Jungle beats.

[@soliv27]

I remember exploring old vinyls, there was Terry Riley Poppy nogood and the phantom band, A rainbow in curved air, I still remember this titles, I guess Terry Riley and many of this minimalist bliss era would be very impressed by how you improve the field, very inspired keys and a very clever 'echoes' machine. I agree with all suggesting you make an album on this base! Or if you want to keep it anonymous - I think about the genial 'Rushes' by Fireman alias McCartney, having echo with your work too - there's several web radios, I like a.m.ambient. Anyway sure it would be successful! Edit: ''The sky is blue with a few clouds in it. Five minutes later you look at it again, you are under the impression that nothing has changed, and yet it isn't the same ''

[@jukeboxfandango]

I like the red version, never seen that. I love the Cosmos, it's pricey but I feel like it's worth it. Problem is I just don't use it enough

[@ruudvincent6078]

Interesting device for sure. Thanks for your demo.

[@peterfeldmeyer1940]

great as always .... keep on rocking ....... 🎹💪

[@wimvanseventer5924]

Beautiful piece of gear, beautiful playing. Could you compare it somehow with Microcosm Hologram?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

The hologram is great also but not so mind expanding as a looper. It excels with the effects it generates

[@daneguitarist1]

I love my cosmos!

[@whitelabelproduction]

Lovely. Thanks for using the word 'cacophonous' too.

[@digo8167]

Can you please record an hour or two of this.. this is perfect to fall to sleep to :)

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

I know I kept falling asleep while editing it!

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

I mix my Microcosm and my SOMA drifter - and im i S P A C E . . . . 🥰. . . . omg ... you play so beautiful music ,-

[@TechTronix01]

As always, highly inspiring

[@soundneil]

Very interesting Matt, thank you for sharing

[@funkelektroniq]

fabulous machine, thanks for video.

[@ProfessorSynth]

Great demo, thanks Matt

[@justindpeak]

Mic Drop Demo, Wow!!!

[@xiaoxia5]

for anyone not digging the orange colour, the Cosmos is available in five other colours: black, white, blue, green, and pink.

[@RubiconRecordings]

AHHHHH.... so that what it does!! my mate was harking on about this the other day, Exellent demo as always

[@YotamPiano]

Bloody brilliant ! As a piano snob I have a soft spot for those unorthodox musical tools. Have you seen the Expressive E Osmose? I think you'll love it !

[@PATRIK67KALLBACK]

Wow, really cool, and for a price of €600 as well.

[@LesterH25]

All I would like to say is ‘thank you’

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

Look great for Sound baths.

[@Vergarecords]

Nice, but I ended up buying something called a neon egg Planetarium instead

[@happygolucky2231]

how about a solo ep/album with you improvising on keys and cosmos? 😊

[@errol1935]

Simply sensational 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@GNeuman]

Brilliant demo as ever, Matt! I wonder if Vlad, who is absolutely bonkers(😂) was inspired by Robert Fripp who invented this sound on sound with decay technique but using two tape recorders all those years ago? I've got a Cosmos plus two Lyra 8 synths, the Cosmos is absolutely perfect for ambient music as you've so elegantly illustrated. Will you do a review of the Lyra 8 too?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Yes it mentions in the manual the inspiration was Frippertronics, which I also love

[@GNeuman]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai thanks, Matt. I'd forgotten Vlad had written that in the manual...my bad.

[@maxrobinson4572]

Matt, I would buy an album of you just making meditative sounds! You could Literally just record your doodling and we’d listen haha

[@Mariedu01]

best demo ! thank s

[@danielbelik]

It would be interesting to compare it to the microcosm delay pedal, since it's doing the same thing.

[@ritualcities]

i use both, and they are totally unalike.

[@davidprice7238]

Wonderful. It would be nice hearing it used with some traditional Japanese instruments.

[@soliv27]

What is this synth's sound about 6:45 ? Is there a denomination, and what is the known way to build it, is it FM or substract ? First time I really listened to that sound was the title Contracts by Jasper Van't Hof(keyboard) and Archie Shepp. I guarantee some kind of connection too, very cosmos😊

[@daniws1972]

Beautiful songs, thanks. For the same price you would buy? Cosmos or Walrus Meraki Thanks.

[@michaeljhutcherson]

Wish I could like this 100x

[@MCBrainpower]

Love this 🧡

[@MaEasy_official]

Outstanding! 👽💕

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Groove theory Amil Lareaux and Brice had some similar sounds, but i don't know what gear they used.

[@jtn191]

little bit Steve Reich 😍

[@RikMaxSpeed]

I suspect that the Hologram Microcosm covers much of the same territory, and is equally difficult to do anything predictable with 😄

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Both of them You need to get to know, then you can predict a little more!

[@stevebatty2518]

Ha general misfit my alter ego! 🤣🤣🤣❤️

[@peterackermann1225]

🥰👍...see you in Berlin.

[@skrapadelix]

When Harold Budd meets Andre 3000 at Lonnie Liston Smith’s space age bachelor pad orbiting Sigma IV

[@pascoebrock5877]

My friend @ Laurence Burrow could rock a machine like this i hope he gets to see this Nice One Matt a great toy with a great deal of use how much in English Pounds ?

[@johngrover7936]

Ep cosmic drift machine. 👍