I thought I was the only one! I have one in the studio and this band came in and decided to use in on their album. They tracked half the guitars and figured they could track the other half next time and I had to tell them it's now or never because you'll never get the same sound out of it
@@elissitdesign You can save presets. It's more that it's quite unpredictable and is very sensitive to how you play. Playing the same thing into it again and again won't always get the same result. The software applies a degree of randomness and also makes certian decisions based on what you're playing and what you have been playing, especially for any of the granular/looping modes. I didn't mind at all! But ... Band: "Play that thing you did earlier it was great." Me: "Um ..."
We are on good terms. As long as it doesnt mind my playing i wont mind its. Have had too many longtermrelationships with effects where turning a certain button leads to the same predictable outcome. Pf. one function per knob. Boring. Though i have to say seq 3 and 4 and mosaic 3 really steadily rock in the same direction. Made 2 user presets. Sound quite the same everytime. And slowly everyday live creeps in… any new pedals out?
This is easily my favourite TH-cam channel. You're one of the few people I have the patience to watch just doodle with synths, because you have actual talent, which ridiculously enough is a more and more rare trait among musicians.
Microcosm came from the States last week (shame there is no UK retailer, more people here should be able to at least try this pedal). I am using it on EVERYTHING, but the same as here, on my P10, REV2 and OB6 (and Pro2 and 3). It sounds great in stereo, mono, its really one of a kind pedal. Just notice you need to be ready for a bit of randomness and happy accidents, as well as know that this pedal works the best with content that has fast decay, OR longer pads with some silence between notes. Otherwise, you will just build up noise. Great video. So far favourite modes are mosaic and tunnel.
I hope we reach a time when people finally remove the Microcosm from their sound. Every synth player on TH-cam is running everything thru a Microcosm and it's all the same vibe. "Hold down a key or pluck a string and sit back for 3 minutes and let the Microcosm take over and create your sound." This is the new shimmer reverb.
Learned the hard way the Bad things about the Microcosm. -Crackles on Sound even with the new update. (they have a software algorithm problem) -Kinda works only with short burst/stab Sounds (don't expect results with pads or drones) -Not real Stereo input ( TRS is not a real solution) Hologram is definitely cutting corners -It feels extremely repetitive FX, you'll get tired after 5 hours of use, maybe 1-2 weeks with it, and it will drain your Creative juices -Uber expensive for this issues If you have the GAS go for it, but BEWARE of these know Issues
Good to read this, I've had GAS for this pedal but a nagging feeling I might get tired of it. What puts me off it is I like to really hear the pure sound of whatever synth I'm playing but this seems to take over the sound and make every synth you play sound like Microcosm and everyone else who uses it.
I think gear like that is great to get inspired, but it's so hard to include them in a song that consists of more that that sound and even harder to let them sound good in a mixeddown song, as they need such a wide frequency band. Everything else has to be arranged around that sound.
Some of the sounds can be too wacky but I see it as a sketch pad to generate textures. If you jam long enough with it you can catch some happy accidents which can become the basis of a track. Sometimes front row, sometimes as a bed of sound for other instruments.
I think that’s the issue with most effects and modern gear honestly. That’s why I just go back to classic spring reverb+analog compression for most Things 90% of the time. Sounds good and fits everything together in a workable way most of the time.
Nick Herman: I think figuring out what new stuff works is exactly the job of a creative. Of course, we can always just replicate what has already been proven to work, but in doing so you limit what new things you can create.
Wow Matt, you were not wrong. A sure way to such beauty as Tomita & Eno, everything sounded lush like Japan, Gabriel & Bush in one, I'm sold. :) Thank you
Cool Sounds! These sounds are as fantastic as "Monkey Magic" 's intro by GODIEGO from JAPAN. It's an old and famous song(78') in Japan, but I think your wife also knows ^^
Derek, yes much more about looping and glitchy, granular effects. It does have reverb which sounds great but it's not a dedicated reverb like the models you mention so they will always offer more in that department. 'More' meaning more models/algorithms, more tweakable parameters, more control etc. Regardless, and in the spirit of GAS, the obvious solution is to buy both ...
How about some Matt Johnson Soundscapes - full LP release on bandcamp ? Should be able to knock it out in entire weekend :) Great music to help the kids fall asleep at bedtime.
This thing looks like an absolute beast -- thanks for sharing ! In the future, it would be helpful if you could show a little bit of the dry signal so we can know precisely what the pedal is adding/changing. Sounds amazing, as always.
I know this is father's day, but I think this video deserves a shoutout to Mrs Johnson who I can only assume is kind enough to come in at regular intervals with food and water... because from the sounds of those two together, there ain't no way I'd be leaving that room except on a stretcher. Even then I'd still be exploring! :o
Everytine I open the H9 Control app bluetooth connected to Eventide H9 max the afternoon disappears, and I lose interest in other fx pedals. Each time it's like having a brand new synth.
Hey thank you so much! This is amazing. I wanted to ask. Is the sample you made from it one note stretched across keyboard or did you sample each key? It sounded great.
Like it a lot been eyeing this up for a bit. Think you pushed me over the edge. Regarding your link, Perfect Circuit does not appear to carry this product. Peace.
Inspiring video Matt! So much so, that I had to preorder one!. Can’t wait to hear it though my prophet 5 and OB-6! I hope you use this pedal on more videos. Really tasty!
@ 5:48: That particular sound reminds me hard of a song by Peter Gabriel! Was a bit of a search, but found it; "San Jacinto" from the album 4 'Security' (1982!). Scroll through to (about) 5:23 of that song to the 'middel part'.The pattern of the loop, but also the atmosphere is equally dark and earthy ... No doubt sampled by Peter Gabriel with his legendary Fairlight in those days (you should also add it to your collection Matt!), but I found the resemblance so strong, that I wanted to share this ;-) BTW; if you want to see Peter Gabriel at work with his Fairlight, check this one out ... very old documentary by now, but also very good glimpse of the past HOW music was made those days: th-cam.com/video/GK9qVQu9vS4/w-d-xo.html
Do you think the Microcosm could work well to use specifically with a digital piano? (For Piano, Rhodes, strings and some synth sounds) do you know of another alternative for unique expression that you can recommend?
Thank you for great videos, stunning sounds Matt! The Perfect Circuits link does not seem to show Microcosm, is there an availability issue at the moment?
We must be on the same vibe today... While I don't have a Microcosm, nor a Prophet, I was working on dreamy 70s lead like synthscapes with my Korg Sigma and a Hungry Robot Karman Line delay pedal. This unit has been on my list of to buy for a bit. Next up though is probably a MAW. Out of curioisity, how long of a loop can you set up?
That sounds fantastic! Does anybody know VST plugins that can produce similar effects? As much as I love hardware, work flow wise I'm currently trying to stick to VST's for production work
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai I already did, I am very manual-driven before I ask a question:). Problem was the output cables, I made a rookie mistake:)))) Anyway thanks Matt, keep on with the great content, and let's enjoy this pedal!
another great video, and GAS inducing of course (in the process of buying this) of course your key skills really help to sell it too - very nice, maestro! :-)
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai yeah PG was an all time favorite, so innovative... your stuff is also great, no doubt :-) my 2 current favorites are PG and Tangerine Dream - I just did a reductionist cover challenge of TD's "Love on a Real Train" track from Risky Business - please check it out and tell me what you think th-cam.com/video/UOk4eqYu0Yg/w-d-xo.html
Hmm..not really. They typically used very carefully processed and altered very analog gear and lots of tape from the sound of it and what I’ve gathered. Digital modern stuff really doesn’t sound much like it.
How strange! I picked up this pedal last week. It is a blast. But you know. What I would buy in a heartbeat? Moog One patches from you. Don’t know how to keep saying this but I do want those patches! Great stuff as always. :)
@@booglerized Baloran the River , its everything i wanted the Moog one or prophet 10 to be. Imagine character of a Moog Grandmother but full multi-timberal polyphonic
I had no problem with the Microcosm but my band were like "stop bringing that thing with you that never makes the same sound twice!" 😅
I thought I was the only one! I have one in the studio and this band came in and decided to use in on their album. They tracked half the guitars and figured they could track the other half next time and I had to tell them it's now or never because you'll never get the same sound out of it
Take a picture of your settings with your phone?
@@elissitdesign You can save presets. It's more that it's quite unpredictable and is very sensitive to how you play. Playing the same thing into it again and again won't always get the same result. The software applies a degree of randomness and also makes certian decisions based on what you're playing and what you have been playing, especially for any of the granular/looping modes. I didn't mind at all! But ... Band: "Play that thing you did earlier it was great." Me: "Um ..."
Replace it with a Geiger Counter Pro. "You wanted something that could recall settings, well here ya go!"
We are on good terms. As long as it doesnt mind my playing i wont mind its. Have had too many longtermrelationships with effects where turning a certain button leads to the same predictable outcome. Pf. one function per knob. Boring. Though i have to say seq 3 and 4 and mosaic 3 really steadily rock in the same direction. Made 2 user presets. Sound quite the same everytime. And slowly everyday live creeps in… any new pedals out?
I now know what to get my Moog Matriarch for her birthday! Nice video.
This is easily my favourite TH-cam channel. You're one of the few people I have the patience to watch just doodle with synths, because you have actual talent, which ridiculously enough is a more and more rare trait among musicians.
Microcosm came from the States last week (shame there is no UK retailer, more people here should be able to at least try this pedal). I am using it on EVERYTHING, but the same as here, on my P10, REV2 and OB6 (and Pro2 and 3). It sounds great in stereo, mono, its really one of a kind pedal. Just notice you need to be ready for a bit of randomness and happy accidents, as well as know that this pedal works the best with content that has fast decay, OR longer pads with some silence between notes. Otherwise, you will just build up noise. Great video. So far favourite modes are mosaic and tunnel.
The disclaimer was spot on. Dammit. Now, where's my credit card...?
Prophet 10 into Microcosm is pure audio bliss
I hope we reach a time when people finally remove the Microcosm from their sound. Every synth player on TH-cam is running everything thru a Microcosm and it's all the same vibe. "Hold down a key or pluck a string and sit back for 3 minutes and let the Microcosm take over and create your sound." This is the new shimmer reverb.
The Justin Bebier comment made me giggle xD
If 4:48 didn’t make you get goosebumps idk what to tell you!
EPIC!!!
Learned the hard way the Bad things about the Microcosm.
-Crackles on Sound even with the new update. (they have a software algorithm problem)
-Kinda works only with short burst/stab Sounds (don't expect results with pads or drones)
-Not real Stereo input ( TRS is not a real solution) Hologram is definitely cutting corners
-It feels extremely repetitive FX, you'll get tired after 5 hours of use, maybe 1-2 weeks with it, and it will drain your Creative juices
-Uber expensive for this issues
If you have the GAS go for it, but BEWARE of these know Issues
Good to read this, I've had GAS for this pedal but a nagging feeling I might get tired of it. What puts me off it is I like to really hear the pure sound of whatever synth I'm playing but this seems to take over the sound and make every synth you play sound like Microcosm and everyone else who uses it.
@@soundofmai You are not wrong to think that
I think gear like that is great to get inspired, but it's so hard to include them in a song that consists of more that that sound and even harder to let them sound good in a mixeddown song, as they need such a wide frequency band. Everything else has to be arranged around that sound.
Yes I think that's a valid point. It's the sort of thing that will very occasionally make a track but often not fit
Some of the sounds can be too wacky but I see it as a sketch pad to generate textures. If you jam long enough with it you can catch some happy accidents which can become the basis of a track. Sometimes front row, sometimes as a bed of sound for other instruments.
I think that’s the issue with most effects and modern gear honestly. That’s why I just go back to classic spring reverb+analog compression for most
Things 90% of the time. Sounds good and fits everything together in a workable way most of the time.
Nick Herman:
I think figuring out what new stuff works is exactly the job of a creative. Of course, we can always just replicate what has already been proven to work, but in doing so you limit what new things you can create.
If you sync the tempo to midi it can fit better.
I just recently impulse bought this and it's coming in a month. Can't wait!
This thing is so COOL. Praise the impulse buy.
Wow Matt, you were not wrong. A sure way to such beauty as Tomita & Eno, everything sounded lush like Japan, Gabriel & Bush in one, I'm sold. :) Thank you
Cool Sounds!
These sounds are as fantastic as "Monkey Magic" 's intro by GODIEGO from JAPAN.
It's an old and famous song(78') in Japan, but I think your wife also knows ^^
You can release a full album with just the prophet and microcosm! And it will be great!
How would you compare the reverb on this to others like eventide, ventris, or strymon? Or is this more about interesting looping effects.
check out Zen Delay
yes
The reverb sounds lovely, I haven't used the models you mention
Derek, yes much more about looping and glitchy, granular effects. It does have reverb which sounds great but it's not a dedicated reverb like the models you mention so they will always offer more in that department. 'More' meaning more models/algorithms, more tweakable parameters, more control etc. Regardless, and in the spirit of GAS, the obvious solution is to buy both ...
What do you suggest for Justin Bieber covers lol … no seriously…. I’m all ears 👂🏾 😅
I have their Infinite Jets but it's out on loan since I got my Prophet 10.
Now I need it back. \m/ 😎 \m/
How about some Matt Johnson Soundscapes - full LP release on bandcamp ? Should be able to knock it out in entire weekend :) Great music to help the kids fall asleep at bedtime.
Love the microcosm ❤️
This is amazing Matt loving the sounds and all that you do with it bro!!! Keep those vids and vibes coming 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯
Thanks mate
This thing looks like an absolute beast -- thanks for sharing ! In the future, it would be helpful if you could show a little bit of the dry signal so we can know precisely what the pedal is adding/changing. Sounds amazing, as always.
Noted!
stunning playing as allways on this channel. waiting on the next one Matt !
I know this is father's day, but I think this video deserves a shoutout to Mrs Johnson who I can only assume is kind enough to come in at regular intervals with food and water... because from the sounds of those two together, there ain't no way I'd be leaving that room except on a stretcher. Even then I'd still be exploring! :o
You make everything you demo sound worthy of buying. But Id be a fool to think it would sound like this in my hands. Amazing demo!
5.13 sounding like a metroid game
A big Wow!!!! Great vibes of creativity. dB
ho my, I have a disproportionate desire to test this machine on my theremin 😍✨
Damn, I wasn't going to buy any more gear this year...
This is amazing, does anybody know some plugin that does this?
Great demo Matt! the sound is amazing @ 3:36 definitely grabbing one of these!!
Fantastic musical sounds..... your the best.....
Everytine I open the H9 Control app bluetooth connected to Eventide H9 max the afternoon disappears, and I lose interest in other fx pedals. Each time it's like having a brand new synth.
Hey thank you so much! This is amazing. I wanted to ask. Is the sample you made from it one note stretched across keyboard or did you sample each key? It sounded great.
Thanks, it was sampled note for note
Justin Bieber covers! 😂
Great shirt.What make is that Matt ?
thanks it's a make called David Naman
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Many thanks Matt I will check them out .
i think i gonna sample the intro 🧐
That's super groovy, Matt! The Microcosm doesn't seem to be in stock, but it's worth checking out.
Waitlist
Amazing combination!!! luv you work, i depply admire you since you start play with JK
I want to do justin eno covers!
Got gear lust, bought one.
waiting for my to arrive...so I was really interested to check out your upload. Really well done...
I love the comment at 1:24! Spot on!
Like it a lot been eyeing this up for a bit. Think you pushed me over the edge. Regarding your link, Perfect Circuit does not appear to carry this product. Peace.
Beautiful sounds and playing X
Anderton's in da house!
Inspiring video Matt! So much so, that I had to preorder one!. Can’t wait to hear it though my prophet 5 and OB-6! I hope you use this pedal on more videos. Really tasty!
Some nice Barbieri/Sylvian/Sakamoto P5 vibes.
This is sick! Matt in the 70s keys video you said you would teach us vintage FX processing techniques.. Dont forget ussss ;)
I look fwd to hearing these vibes on your next album... please we need a summertime experience for 2021!
Are you planning on releasing an ambient album? Because it would be gold!
Maybe one day I will!
6.26 hell yeasss
The beginning sounds like PlayStation intro music
frippertronics!🙂
Sounds great. Would love to hear the Prophet thru an Eventide Space of Blackhole.....
Brian Eno in a box.
Lovely as ever Matt!!
WOW!
Another killer episode 👏👏👏 my favorite channel 💯
I love that you've exposed your 'inner Hendrix' ;-)
This vid wouldve made me buy it. Have it already. Get it.
Wow. Good to see you spend some time really giving this a musical run through effects at approx 6.10 and 7.20 are superb.
he wasnt lying, just ordered
Matt, may I add that blue shirt looks absolutely dapper… have a marvelous day
check richard devine his youtube channel, see what he does with it
@ 5:48: That particular sound reminds me hard of a song by Peter Gabriel! Was a bit of a search, but found it; "San Jacinto" from the album 4 'Security' (1982!). Scroll through to (about) 5:23 of that song to the 'middel part'.The pattern of the loop, but also the atmosphere is equally dark and earthy ... No doubt sampled by Peter Gabriel with his legendary Fairlight in those days (you should also add it to your collection Matt!), but I found the resemblance so strong, that I wanted to share this ;-)
BTW; if you want to see Peter Gabriel at work with his Fairlight, check this one out ... very old documentary by now, but also very good glimpse of the past HOW music was made those days: th-cam.com/video/GK9qVQu9vS4/w-d-xo.html
yes, I love that PG track!
Your affiliate link doesn’t go to the product FYI!!! Don’t want you missing out on your well deserved cut
Yeah thanks it's my mistake!
Such a mental pedal, have wanted to get one for a while. Inspiring to see you really getting into it man.
Great sounds with this. Matt, I have a Q: What's the best way to record sound from Montage for TH-cam?
Use a quality preamp. I go via a passive D.I. box into a GML preamp
Matt, this is really lovely. Just letting you know that Perfect Circuit link isn’t working. With love, Ken
Thanks yeah seems they don't have it
I also ordered this a few months ago, it sounds ace with drums as well! Now I just need a handful of Matt’s talent to achieve those beautiful sounds.
Do you think the Microcosm could work well to use specifically with a digital piano? (For Piano, Rhodes, strings and some synth sounds) do you know of another alternative for unique expression that you can recommend?
I use it with my Rhodes MkI A LOT. Gorgeous textures.
Yes can sound lovely in that situation
Don’t think the gear links are working, Matt.
Thank you for great videos, stunning sounds Matt! The Perfect Circuits link does not seem to show Microcosm, is there an availability issue at the moment?
I think it's over subscribed as it is hand made
Matt, would love to get a hold of these prophet 10 patches.
Have you ever thought of putting together a pack for sale?
Thanks for the killer demos :)
yeah I will do a pack sometime soon!
I keep hearing about this pedal
hearing this with a prophet is just unreal
Ooh this one is gonna make me jealous
We must be on the same vibe today... While I don't have a Microcosm, nor a Prophet, I was working on dreamy 70s lead like synthscapes with my Korg Sigma and a Hungry Robot Karman Line delay pedal. This unit has been on my list of to buy for a bit. Next up though is probably a MAW.
Out of curioisity, how long of a loop can you set up?
1 minute max
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai That's pretty good to be honest. A minute is pretty long from a sampling perspective...
That sounds fantastic! Does anybody know VST plugins that can produce similar effects? As much as I love hardware, work flow wise I'm currently trying to stick to VST's for production work
Might be worth checking out Crystallizer by SoundToys!
Arturia’s new Fragments effect does a great job at this microsampling/granular delay type sound.
I am having a bit of an issue with T/S to TRS cable (Y) - can you maybe reccomend a decent cable for the Y /TRS?
You have to alter the setting in the Microcosm to use stereo in, consult the manual
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai I already did, I am very manual-driven before I ask a question:). Problem was the output cables, I made a rookie mistake:)))) Anyway thanks Matt, keep on with the great content, and let's enjoy this pedal!
Gear lust is just a way of life 🎹
Kid A vibes.... I love it
Hey Matt, nice vid ! Kinda out of topic, but I did wonder how do you make reverb intensive synths sounds good in Mono ?
I think you can, a good trick is to have the dry signal panned to one side and the verb on the other
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Thanks for the tip ! I will try out !
another great video, and GAS inducing of course (in the process of buying this)
of course your key skills really help to sell it too - very nice, maestro! :-)
damn that arp mode section sounded like the end of PG's San Jacinto, awesome
@@SynthAddict Love that track
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai yeah PG was an all time favorite, so innovative... your stuff is also great, no doubt :-)
my 2 current favorites are PG and Tangerine Dream - I just did a reductionist cover challenge of TD's "Love on a Real Train" track from Risky Business - please check it out and tell me what you think
th-cam.com/video/UOk4eqYu0Yg/w-d-xo.html
Wow sounds great!
Great stuff
Very boards of canada. I love it.
Hmm..not really. They typically used very carefully processed and altered very analog gear and lots of tape from the sound of it and what I’ve gathered. Digital modern stuff really doesn’t sound much like it.
Ace!!!!
Why you use only one output from the prophet?
Prophet 10 and 5 are mono output only
wow
How strange! I picked up this pedal last week. It is a blast. But you know. What I would buy in a heartbeat? Moog One patches from you. Don’t know how to keep saying this but I do want those patches! Great stuff as always. :)
I will release soon!
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai oh! You’ve made my day!
I finally have the keyboard i have always wanted and waited years for and am now looking at pedals. Thanks for showcasing this
Which keyboard is it?
@@booglerized Baloran the River , its everything i wanted the Moog one or prophet 10 to be. Imagine character of a Moog Grandmother but full multi-timberal polyphonic
@@Fallingoverbackwards sounds cool! I’ll look it up. Did you try the Moog One and not like it?
@@Fallingoverbackwards sounds cool! I’ll look it up. Did you try the Moog One and not like it?