1:58 - Turning it on 2:17 - Select an empty patch 2:36 - Place your first module (What is a module?) 3:02 - Bypass 3:52 - Navigate the module menu. Create an Audio Input Module 5:14 - Audio Output Module changing options on modules 6: 20 - Investigating modules, changing volume on Audio Output 7:05 - Connecting modules 7:38 - Adding a Reverb Module 8:40 - Connecting the Reverb Module, a thought on avoiding phasing 9:05 - Thoughts on phasing issues, and avoiding duplicating the dry signal 11:34 - Adjusting levels in modular patch connections 12:32 - Longer reverb 12:46 - Using a Stomp Switch to send to the Reverb, through a VCA 15:53 - A word about the basics of modular, modulation, sending values 16:29 - Connecting the Stomp Switch to the VCA 17.24 - Saving, renaming, using shift functions 18:33 - The modular mindset, being inventive to make patch work for YOU 19:27 - Using the Keyboard Module to create "mini presets" in the Reverb 23:47 - Using a Cabinet Sim Module 25:26 - Adjusting the volume at some patch points 25:57 - Rerouting a little bit 26:48 - Let's make a Synthesizer in the same patch, on a different page 27:20 - Connect a MIDI keyboard 28:10 - MIDI Notes In Module, to read the keyboard 29:13 - Oscillator module , to generate a waveform 29:39 - A second Audio Output for convenience 30:29 - Let the MIDI Notes In Module set the frequency of the Oscillator 31:13 - Use the Keyboard's Gate for controlling a VCA to quickly test the synth 32:51 - Oscillator Duty Cycle option = Pulse width modulation 33:43 - MIDI CC In Module for capturing the Mod Wheel action 35:07 - Duty Cycle on Sine wave 35:48 - Making an FM synth with two Oscillators 37:28 - Messing with frequencies and FM synthesis 38:40 - Using an ADSR Envelope to control volume over time 43:13 - Modulating the frequency of OSC1 with the MOD wheel 44:21 - Making the second and third Stomp Switch available for interaction 45.16 - Stomp Switch Module to send synth to Reverb 46:26 - Connecting modules across different pages 48:47 - Making a Sequencer control the FM synth!
@BrockDavisson5 жыл бұрын
Thanks steve for the timestamps
@arenreiser36435 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much
@santiagogutierrez15944 жыл бұрын
The hero we never deserved
@fourbeatmusic3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful!
@MatsueMusic Жыл бұрын
Much love, if only Cuckoo could copy and paste it into the description
@kawsiphek5 жыл бұрын
I can not get over the fact that you are talking to us from inside that pringles can.
@tiltil94425 жыл бұрын
Pringles boxes with t-shirt dampening will sound better than many a bare concrete mansion. 💐🎤
@ouweman26094 жыл бұрын
Loooool
@DomDomPop2 жыл бұрын
I swear, you’ve taught me how to use like 90% of the equipment I have. Thanks, man!
@srcodling5 жыл бұрын
"Do you know what that means, NICK BATT?!" - that made me laugh out loud... this was an awesome video...
@JeffCfreeradiorevolution5 жыл бұрын
What amazes me is how good you are at teaching all these new devices. You really deserve praise for your vids Cuckoo. Many thanks 👍
@jameshenderson28634 жыл бұрын
The engineering that went into the ZOIA...my god. How they have made something so incredibly complex so user-friendly is simply amazing. Well-effing-done! And, as always, excellent vid, Cuckoo:)
@sowaswiepilot5 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, I think this is only my second comentary in my around 10 years of youtube, but please make a second mega tutorial on the zoia! Highly fascinating
@JB612642 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Euroburo a couple weeks ago and have been scrambling around on KZbin looking for a good tutorial to understand the basics of working with it...this video has to be one of the best by far. The way you describe how to do various things with it is second to none....excellent resource for beginners, please do MORE videos on this amazing module.
@truecuckoo2 жыл бұрын
Thank your so much Jeff! This is still my go-to FX machine. Holds up well over time.
@joemiller7541 Жыл бұрын
Dude! You are like the Bob Ross of Synthman! This is sooooooooo easy to understand the way you present it, totally chill and encouraging like Bob Ross. You make me believe I CAN create anything! Thanks! Can't wait to get my Zoia and use it with Reaper, of COURSE!!!!!!!! Cheers!
@paradiddle162 жыл бұрын
By far the best explanation on how to use it. I just bought an euroburo and this is extremely helpful on how to add delete modules and all. Thanks!
@truecuckoo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad to hear that. I love this thing.
@purveyor9971 Жыл бұрын
This video was one of the most comprehensive, easy to follow, and incredibly helpful tutorials I have every watched. Thank you, Cuckoo!
@truecuckoo Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@DietSodium4 жыл бұрын
Difficult to say how much I am inspired with the possibilities of this little gear! Didn't take it seriously at first due to its size and look, but damn... It's a beast and it's so unique! Total must have. And thank you Cuckoo for such a detailed tutorial. You got the vibe 🔥
@SarahLongfield5 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for this video, it’s super easy to understand, you go thru the steps in a way someone who’s just starting with the Zoia can manage👏✨🙏
@truecuckoo5 жыл бұрын
Heey Sarah, glad you found it useful! It means a lot to me knowing people put this stuff that I do to good use 🙏🏼
@FranktheBlindArtist3 жыл бұрын
Makes me feel much more comfortable about getting one!
@tamarakostelic31253 жыл бұрын
Ok
@martinb3483 Жыл бұрын
The first 34 minutes are kind of enlightening for me. this afternoon I will watch the rest. Thanks for making this tutorial!
@nicolasciampone15155 жыл бұрын
I can't believe that thing. Never seen a digital modular system like that one before, looks so endless and powerful.
@brianrio36075 жыл бұрын
Been messing with fm synths (volca fm, dexed, digitone) for a couple years and the breakdown at 37:00 explained it so clearly. The relationship btw carrier and modulator finally makes sense.
@sophoclese653 жыл бұрын
Wow, i can't that hour went by so quickly. Excellent explanation of several complex concepts.
@truecuckoo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Nick-kb6jd5 жыл бұрын
You're tutorials have helped me work out lots of different pieces of gear. They are invaluable, and you're getting even better at them. Thankl you!! The Zoia is so cool!!
@DaremAq4 жыл бұрын
Came for the zoia, stayed for the way you explain stuff!
@truecuckoo4 жыл бұрын
Hello! Glad you stayed 🙏🏼
@timrizzo39412 жыл бұрын
Djjj! I cannot stress how much I love the sound effects you do for yourself - came for the Zoia content, but that's what pulled me in. Thanks for the tour!
@jboulderct Жыл бұрын
Just looking at getting a Zoia, and thank goodness there is a Mega from Cuckoo. Thank you 🙏🏻
@mintpillow Жыл бұрын
Just got my Empress two days ago, your video the first exploration I had post-quick start guide and ... man just want to say thanks. Was a fun way to learn with you, big ups!
@truecuckoo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll have good times exploring and making stuff! They're coming out with a pretty substantial update in the near future. I'm looking forward to it so much!
@mintpillow Жыл бұрын
@@truecuckoo well that's fantastic news - am obsessed right now - can't believe I haven't f^&*ed with this for the past 3 years - thx again - can't wait for the update!
@batteryheadmusic5 жыл бұрын
Yay! I've been waiting patiently for someone to explain this thing to me so I can understand what the hell it is. Thanks!
@colingentile5 жыл бұрын
WOW dude !!! Amazing gift you did to us all ! Thank you so much for this megatutorial, hugely appreciated.
@JamesRamboPearce3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that the first result for tutorials for this is one of my favourite KZbinrs ❤️
@truecuckoo3 жыл бұрын
❤️
@JamesRamboPearce3 жыл бұрын
@@truecuckoo 🤗
@templemu5 жыл бұрын
the advantage of this is that you do all this programming without being distracted by Facebook
@stevebragg79145 жыл бұрын
dom233 that was the inspiration
@truecuckoo5 жыл бұрын
I think we can now confirm that there will be no Facebook app for ZOIA in any future software update.
@templemu5 жыл бұрын
@@truecuckoo Seriously though, this platform represents such a different thing to the desktop or mobile; although the thought of giggin an entire modular set up with just this one tough little box is tempting. Actually, essential - just plug in to the PAsystem and get going. The rest of the band will love you for your speed of set up. Always though is the issue of Learning Curve. But the reward of this system justifies the time investment. An essential equation.
@thesnipecatcher1165 жыл бұрын
That’s standard modular...after a mind breaking amount of connections and routings, you wind up with a bunch of bleeps and bloops :) Seriously, great tutorial! Thanks so much!
@damienhickey43139 ай бұрын
This might just be the best and most fun tutorial I have ever watched. Cuckoo you're awesome!
@truecuckoo9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️
@milk_bath5 жыл бұрын
This looks perfect for sitting on the couch with the guitar and exploring effects.
@sullenpuffin Жыл бұрын
Man this was great! Such a relaxed vibe, I really like the pace, and I learnt so much. Thanks Cuckoo!
@deepseadiver81914 жыл бұрын
I don't know why I always imagine Cuckoo wearing tartan patterned slippers when recording those videos. Just the way he steps from one foot to another from excitement in the intro... Is it all natural or a good acting technique? Gotta love the guy either way!
@truecuckoo4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, wearing skateboarding shoes for the most of 2020 actually. Should invest in some slippers though. Sounds cozy. 🙏🏼
@deepseadiver81914 жыл бұрын
True Cuckoo Haha. I’m glad I inspired you :) All the best!
@jaimediazoteronunez5 жыл бұрын
This might be one of your best tutorials ever!!! I bought mine a few days ago but after watching this video a few times I'm thinking about getting another one
@modularmountain39105 жыл бұрын
Jaime Díaz-Otero Núñez you thinking of getting two Zoias?
@jaimediazoteronunez5 жыл бұрын
@@modularmountain3910 Still waiting for mine to be shipped but I might consider doing that once it settles in my current setup. I have many different sound sources I might need to effect and this thing has so many possibilities!
@modularmountain39105 жыл бұрын
Jaime Díaz-Otero Núñez I got mine yesterday and it’s incredibly overwhelming. A very steep learning curve but once you get familiar with it I’m sure the possibilities will be endless. Not many pedals can become synths/grooveboxes.
@jaimediazoteronunez5 жыл бұрын
@@modularmountain3910 Mine should ship at any moment now, can't wait!!
@livinproof7184 жыл бұрын
U have given me tutorials for most of the gear I own and the most beloved gear like my digitakt -op1 -and OP-Z thanks cuckoo
@truecuckoo4 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@Vishnu-xn4vx5 жыл бұрын
Cabs are for guitar cabinets each one with each own dimensions, it's actually pretty cool, i didn't knew the Zoia have amp and cab simulations, pretty versatile
@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung3 жыл бұрын
Possibly the smartest pedal on earth yet the smartest thing in this entire video filled with genius is the Mirror the simplest easiest way to for a dual camera setup with an overhead . Literally einsteinium Love these videos and I’m really looking forward to getting one
@mrclean1111115 жыл бұрын
As always, you are a careful and patient teacher, Cuckoo. You are also a naughty boy because I just ordered one!
@choschiba-music Жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive. Thank you so much. I‘m an absolute beginner to this stuff.
@cwehden5 жыл бұрын
Wish you had some more Deluge content, it's amazing! Many thanks x
@AnthonyHewittMorgan5 жыл бұрын
great content as always, cuckoo! ( I especially LOVE all of your little "doosh" etc. mannerisms ) cheers :)
@5eZa2 жыл бұрын
this is somehow very soothing to listen to while i work
@ianravenuk Жыл бұрын
Great video - mine is arriving today - been enjoying this while I wait - thanks! 🙂
@robbret2 жыл бұрын
I have Ableton and I rarely play live so I don't have a real use for the ZOIA but I want it anyway. Just because of how much possibilities it seems to offer. Looks like one could easily lose a night or two putting modules together and exploring possibilities. It also looks like a memory game, remembering which colored button does what. Great tutorial btw.
@QDAVILLAIN2 жыл бұрын
Bro…the sound effects he makes in the beginning!!!! 😂 😂 😂
@analogrealms3 жыл бұрын
the best video on zoia on YT! Great work cuckoo
@ekisnaar3 жыл бұрын
Such a great tutorial! After watching a few in-depth reviews I was as impressed as intimidated (probably, as much as I could possibly be) by this "effect pedal". This video actually made me dead set on getting it.
@MadcapJake5 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, cuckoo. Re 11: If you want to make use of the mix control, delete the direct connection from audio input to audio output (select the connection and press the shift delete button) and then no more phasing however using this method you do lose separate output gain control.
@truecuckoo5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah sure. Thad work. I prefer send-fx setups rather than mix effects though. I should’ve made my idea clearer. Also I think it served as a good example of explaining why one might wanna be careful handling several dry signals, and keep weary of unintended phasing.
@playinmyblues2 жыл бұрын
Once I had my gear setup for easy use, going back and forth between computer and Zoia with keyboard it was great digging into the tutorial.
@ethinethin Жыл бұрын
Wow, this pedal is like a Eurorack in a little box. I'm surprised it's not better known. Thanks for the lesson, professor!
@mathieudehouck96575 жыл бұрын
We can only put one there up so : Thumb up ++ That is so amazing doctor Cuckoo! Thanks a lot!
@pbartmess5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this in depth look! This pedal is quite impressive and deep; you explore it with your usual curiosity and intelligence.
@RoeJogan10 ай бұрын
Love True Cuckoo energy....
@Nina-rd3md5 жыл бұрын
this is that one moment in life that you've been waiting for
@michalmikolajmaslowski39944 жыл бұрын
This is an extremely informative video, thank you!
@ZetaCarinae Жыл бұрын
Great explanations, thanks so much!
@texasranger65452 жыл бұрын
Much better than the Empress tutorials, let me tell you
@AdventureVanMan5 жыл бұрын
Great job Cuckoo! 'Fireghosting' channel did a great demo on this pedal also!
@richd6185 жыл бұрын
LOL that wasn't a demo. That was barely even a sample.
@stefankarlssonice5 жыл бұрын
I like the use of superimposed LCD screens in this video - makes me think the Zoia could do with some sort of projected Heads Up Display :) - I'm not a modular synth guy in the slightest, but totally understand the modular approach utilised here and succinctly demo'd - I will be using this pedal with guitar, but am wiling to experiment in every direction ...
@DBaunz5 жыл бұрын
thats what i thought it was! plexiglass panel with futuristic projection system!!!!
@dwhat56655 жыл бұрын
cuckoo your def one of my favorites man. You're low key quirky and full of character without the "in your face" I'm trying to be your bff bs that makes me cringe. You also don't waste my time! Thank you!! to those reading this may seem contradictory considering this is an hour long video haha
@waltersmetak5 жыл бұрын
An entire euro rig in a stomp box (with a micro screen) - recipe for madness........
@claudius31245 жыл бұрын
Eh! Nice little box you'v got there! :-D Waiting for my retirement to buy one since I think it could be really time consuming... lol!
@Nophera5 жыл бұрын
i was watching this and was literally thinking "wonder what i could do with a pocket operator on this" right at 3:05 when he pulled one out
@SarahLongfield5 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@truecuckoo5 жыл бұрын
🤣❤️
@outdatedgear50363 жыл бұрын
In guitar terms, you would want a amp then the cab sim. 4x12 means 4 12 inch speakers.
@jkdesignnj5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Soooo helpful. Definitely more ZOIA tutorials!
@richd6185 жыл бұрын
I'm going to wait for feedback from users before I get one. Still, this is one impressive piece of kit. And to anyone who thinks this is _too expensive,_ think about how much you would have to pay for individual modules that do what this single unit is capable of. Comparatively speaking, $500 isn't bad at all.
@ripplebear5 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely not getting one of these.. anytime soon, at least. Though I'm definitely enjoying listening to you teach me how to use it :)
@christopherwalker32855 жыл бұрын
3 questions Professor Cucks 1. Should I sell my Chase Bliss MOOD, Dark World, Warped Vinyl and Buy the Zoia. 2. Buy the Zoia anyway because you cant have too many pedals and you can get all the nutrients from baked beans. 3. Paint my keystep because nothing else is white and it's worth the effort. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
@KarlSadler5 жыл бұрын
What a lovely little box!
@EntireHistory Жыл бұрын
Whats the easiest way to turn the signal between dry/wet??? I find most of the eff waaayy to wet on this one
@truecuckoo Жыл бұрын
It’s entirely up to you. It’s a modular after all. I’d run the dry signal and the crazy patch signal into a mixer module, and simply mix them until I was happy with the balance. You could even set up an expression pedal and hook the pedal value into the mixer to have dry/ wet always available at your feet. Since it is a pretty wide open modular pedal, it’ll be all up to you to make solutions that work for you.
@ShouriSeifuku3 жыл бұрын
By the way, you were right. It is Voltage Controlled Amplifier. Not attenuator.
@GonxalusAika5 жыл бұрын
I want a Mega Tutorial on how to do voice sound FX
@wordsoundpoweri81495 жыл бұрын
And this thing is screaming for cv inputs beyond just the control port....
@MattiasHolmgren5 жыл бұрын
That's one lovely small device. =)
@SpyrosVJ3 жыл бұрын
So many á-ha! moments in this video! Thanks for decoding this creative poly-instrument for us.
@josephakers14315 жыл бұрын
Love your stuff man, please could you do a deluge walkthrough?! That would be amazing.
@TimBeauBennett4 жыл бұрын
Man, this is definitely on my dream guitar rig list now - thanks for going so in depth
@therealjackfisher4 жыл бұрын
Amazing demo. Power button would be nice. This pedal is amazing. It would be cool thing to hook up to Fishman Triple play. effects, synth sith so many sounds, sequencer. All that in a tiny box.
@7177YT5 жыл бұрын
Stellar showcase, thanks for those megatutorials, they tend to become the definitive reference for some of those devices as it is. Cheers! Hmmm quirky little DSP unit. Love the modular design, impressive array of tools and effects, and the interface seems to be reasonably efficient. Just saw you got multiple pages for patches, ...wow. Still can't help but wonder if 40 buttons are enough real estate or if it's a constant struggle to rearrange modules to fit a page. What's under the hood btw, headless raspberry running supercollider or smthg. (:
@SuperOssi5 жыл бұрын
there are 60 pages xD
@mooseinbeesocks27005 жыл бұрын
I mean its pretty cool... Impressive actually. But I would have liked to see: 1. Double the size 2. Double the DSP 3. CV I/O 4. Dedicated Midi Port 5. At least one more pair of stereo I/O 6. SOME kind of editor
@betodealmeida40405 жыл бұрын
It has CV I/O and dedicated IN/OUT MIDI ports.
@tiltil94425 жыл бұрын
And by DSP you very probably mean CPU. (or DSPP - digital sound processing power) :)
@DarryQueen5 жыл бұрын
Yessss! I think I'll give your method a try on my channel 😎😏
@djsgrand5 жыл бұрын
How endless is it really? How many modules would you be able to add before the CPU kicks to 100%?
@truecuckoo5 жыл бұрын
I’ve hit 100% cpu many times. But mostly it’s when I’m doing fairly big patches. Some of the ready made FX modules take a lot of cpu on their own for instance.
@JoeWisniewski5 жыл бұрын
They must track the max ram per module. I'm curious if they put a sampler on there and if the pads support velocity.
@nicolasciampone15155 жыл бұрын
would be nice if resources were upgradeable, kind of the bottleneck of such a nice invention
@usted_no Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@spr305 жыл бұрын
10:50 why not break the direct connection from the input to the output, reconnect the audio input to the reverb and then the reverb output to the audio out, this way you don’t have direct and processed audio phasing but rather only the processed audio (with dry/wet control through the reverb) with minute latency but without any phasing artifacts
@truecuckoo5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’d work fine. It’s the easiest way. I should’ve explained that I prefer send FX, rather than mix effects. This way I can send into the reverb, and let it ring when I stop sending to the fx.
@yazzymusic1984 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I am hesitating if I should buy this, it seems pretty complicated. What is that tonic pedal you are using? Can u only use this with that pedal?
@nu7m39.in.l0v35 жыл бұрын
Magnificent
@truecuckoo5 жыл бұрын
Its out now! Launched this April,
@MikeCampo5 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff, Cuckoo! Been patiently waiting for this day since you first showed the Zoia at NAMM. Looking forward to hearing more.
@calderwood96415 жыл бұрын
Is the Zoai capable of creating all the same reverb algorithms found in the Empress Reverb Pedal? Or all the same delay flavors found in their Echosystem pedal? In other words, does this pedal replace their other pedals or are you going to find more specific reverb/delay/etc options on their specific pedals?
@arjanpetersen2 жыл бұрын
How do you get clock speed into the zoia? I would like to have a delay synced
@popfortyfive5 жыл бұрын
33:27 You know what that means NICK BATT?
@grege28645 жыл бұрын
33:27 NICK BATT ON NOTICE
@morracharly3 жыл бұрын
Hi Cuckooo!! Can you help me telling how Zoia is Power on? I buy one and can´t make it work!! Best Regards!!!
@Eidraify5 жыл бұрын
This looks like a great machine !
@freejazzbone Жыл бұрын
could the Zoia send a clock signal to sync the Pocket Operator as well as process the PO audio, thanks, this great review was 4 years ago!
@maltedueholm88744 жыл бұрын
would love to se a part 2 of this :)
@ranjithshegde5 жыл бұрын
Hey cuckoo. I have two questions if you don’t mind. 1 the effects under CV banner do they apply only to CV or can they be used for audio instruments ? Like the LFO and sequencer for example Secondly is it possible to use it as a granular?
@arjanpetersen2 жыл бұрын
Just bought one
@RonCavagnaro5 жыл бұрын
Ooh nice looks like mines coming in a bit and I'll be doing videos too, in my style! Meantime checking this video out thanks cuckoo
@RC_Cola20204 жыл бұрын
I’m imaging a fractal of configuration where you never get to using the device
@Nemorosus4 жыл бұрын
Another great one, Cuckoo! I am a little late to the game, but I am soo tempted to get a Zoia. I'd have to sell some of my other pedals for that though. Therefore I am a bit intimidated, if the Zoia really is capable of replacing all of them..or rather, if I am capable of doing so haha
@90emcee334 жыл бұрын
Cuckoo’s magic boxes.
@AJBuckleybutnottheonefromcsi5 жыл бұрын
Mine is still on order and I want it so bad now.
@aaronhostutler5 жыл бұрын
I have to know... Did you spray paint your Keystep? Also did you get another key bed for it or color that as well? I want to do the same to mine to match my other hardware. Thanks for any info and for the great material.