At this point, the video is a year old, and there are LOTS of videos on the Microcosm. However, this one really stands out for me as it focuses more on the musical/practical uses of the pedal. The context of the examples and the on screen descriptions are exceptionally useful in terms of understanding some of the nuances of the various fx combos. Really great, tasteful work on this demo; not just the usual run through of presets. You’ve obviously spent some time with this device which puts this demo on a higher level. Thanks...
The day I recorded this video was my first time plugging into the Microcosm believe it or not! I just don’t waste time is all haha. If I find a sound I like, I immediately try to write something and roll from there. Honestly got lucky with some of these sounds! Really appreciate the kind words and glad to see you enjoying my vids!
This is by far the best demo of this unit that I´ve seen, I´m glad that someone finally put this one in a musical context, unlike others who just randomly turn the knobs trying to show every setting or parameter making no sense in their playing, good job with this one, I´m really tempted now to pre-order one.
Yeah this is great. I think this would be pedal where a demo in this style could easily go wrong and be terrible. You have so much talent, creativity and intelligence that you have absolutely hit it on the button. Much respect my friend.
Such an amazing demo! If I didn’t already own this pedal, I’d be ready to buy it! Really creative, really tasteful, really well done! Hologram should hire you do create the demo video next time they release a pedal. Seriously.
So I ordered one for my birthday and it’s currently shipping. I’ve been concerned I wouldn’t be able to carry my own sound with all the reverb and glitches but you just mastered the soft spot between experimental and personal. I weirdly feel like we have the same influences in sound but regardless, I’m a fan! 👏🏼
One of the most enjoyable demos I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Love how you cut right to the chase, show how the pedal could fit into the context of a song with percussion, and above all: you focus on making killer sounds instead of treating gear like a science experiment. Nice work and keep it up! 👍
Just discovered this channel search microcosm. Echoing everyone else here, such a creative song-demo! This should be what all demos strive for 😱 amazing. Subbed!!
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals do you think dialling down reverb and delay can give you more traditional/basic sounds? I was considering a dual verb/delay like caverns or collider; would microcosm cover all grounds as a regular verb/delay too?
@@1jennifer ehhh, you can def turn the reverb down or off but the effects are all more on the wild side. The only two “multi-delay” modes are patterned or “warped” - that being said, maybe someone out there has dialed in a traditional delay out of it but I haven’t tried it yet haha
It's been a minute since I had a blooper but you would technically just have to run them together in a midi chain and use something like Ableton, or a midi clock/trigger to start recording/stop and have your tempos sync up on the Microcosm. Using the Microcosm as a looper I imagine wouldn't be too much tricker. Midi commands for engage/disengage are simple things- curious what could come out of looping on both!
Thanks so much! There is a list of all the gear I used in recording at the bottom of the description but other than a light boost pedal and a compressor- it’s just Microcosm yep
Ok this is insanely good. I'm hearing lots of influences here. But what sets you apart. Is everyone else I've seen use this pedal, just plays one single note and relies on the pedal to to do the rest. Like a maxed out reverb. You're actually playing guitar!
This almost seems like it makes Infinite Jets obsolete. What are your thoughts? I'm looking at both but I probably don't need both... not that that has stopped me in the past 😎
I had a Jets in my lap for a min but never got a chance to even plug it in because at the time I was trading like a madman. I wish I could say but my knowledge is limited. From what I can say though, the Microcosm is vastly deeper. The Jets is a "re-synthesizer" though so something different really!
Great demo! It's obvious you spent quite a great deal of time to explore the different effects on the pedal. I have two questions. Firstly, how do you think the pedal will respond to fast fingerpicking involving frequent chord changes? Secondly, how stage-friendly you think the pedal is in a live situation? Is it easy to access the saved user presets quickly on the pedal itself without the use of any MIDI controllers?
I had my shortlist of “creative pedals” all sorted out than I discovered your channel and I’m screwed. This or GFI Synesthesia? I hope RUclips algo picks you up and you get the audience you deserve.
Overly basic question here, but is it possible to just apply the reverb effect by itself? I’m planning to run this on an Aux Send channel of my mixer for a synthesizer rig and this would be a nice option if the pedal allows it. Great demo!
You really blur the line between gear demo and album I want to buy.
I think you can buy his stuff. I think he did an album of these demos.
@@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer He did several albums, they are great: cohenhartman.bandcamp.com/
😅 thanks Isaac- been awesome to see you checking out so much of my music! 🙏🙏🙏
Nigel Rayner you guys are the best ❤️ and for the record Isaac has already purchased some of my music haha
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals Guess I should buy some then rather than just streaming it......😉
At this point, the video is a year old, and there are LOTS of videos on the Microcosm. However, this one really stands out for me as it focuses more on the musical/practical uses of the pedal. The context of the examples and the on screen descriptions are exceptionally useful in terms of understanding some of the nuances of the various fx combos. Really great, tasteful work on this demo; not just the usual run through of presets. You’ve obviously spent some time with this device which puts this demo on a higher level. Thanks...
The day I recorded this video was my first time plugging into the Microcosm believe it or not! I just don’t waste time is all haha. If I find a sound I like, I immediately try to write something and roll from there. Honestly got lucky with some of these sounds! Really appreciate the kind words and glad to see you enjoying my vids!
you are quickly becoming my new fav artist
@@Olyxes 🙏🙏🙏
This is easily the sickest demo I've ever seen of anything.
This is by far the best demo of this unit that I´ve seen, I´m glad that someone finally put this one in a musical context, unlike others who just randomly turn the knobs trying to show every setting or parameter making no sense in their playing, good job with this one, I´m really tempted now to pre-order one.
Thank you for the thoughtful words! So glad to hear that 🙌
The best use of this pedal I've seen so far! 👏
This transported me to another world.
🙏🙏🙏
So yeah, I got one and it's the best non-fuzz pedal ever. Just incredible, can't make it sound bad.
Agreed.
Damn. This sold me.
Yeah this is great. I think this would be pedal where a demo in this style could easily go wrong and be terrible. You have so much talent, creativity and intelligence that you have absolutely hit it on the button. Much respect my friend.
Can't believe RUclips hid this comment- one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me- much love ❤️❤️❤️
Finally a musical gear demo. Great job dude.
That's what I seek to do! Appreciate it ❤️
Feed me more of 3:18!! Seriously though. Is there a full cut of this bro?
Great to hear some real musical examples of this pedal in use.
Appreciate that! That's what my channel is all about 👏
way to wrestle that complicated and beautiful beast into submission!
*in a grizzly voice*
They use to call me El Chupacabra....
You've done it again!!! Amazing demo.
This is a very convincing Demo concerning the potential of this amazing pedal! Bravo!
Such an amazing demo! If I didn’t already own this pedal, I’d be ready to buy it! Really creative, really tasteful, really well done! Hologram should hire you do create the demo video next time they release a pedal. Seriously.
Sam Ecoff somebody email this to Hologram pronto
😂 thanks so much man 🙌🙌🙌
I just want u to know that u r amazing at what u do. u r my go to demo videos. u r a god
So sorry I'm just seeing this! That's super cool of you man- thank you for the kind words and I'm so happy to have you watching 🙌!
So I ordered one for my birthday and it’s currently shipping. I’ve been concerned I wouldn’t be able to carry my own sound with all the reverb and glitches but you just mastered the soft spot between experimental and personal. I weirdly feel like we have the same influences in sound but regardless, I’m a fan! 👏🏼
oh man I want to buy this album
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of the most enjoyable demos I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Love how you cut right to the chase, show how the pedal could fit into the context of a song with percussion, and above all: you focus on making killer sounds instead of treating gear like a science experiment.
Nice work and keep it up! 👍
Cole Krug one of the nicest things I’ve ever been told! Thanks so much for that 🙌🙌🙌
Just make them like I’d want to see them ha
Man your jams are so good I’d listen them in my playlist.
Oh man, I was just starting to get a hang on my mood and blooper. And now this...
It’s pretty much like having a stereo mood and blooper + more in the same box
Stunning! I'm sold
I need one soon!
This is the best demo. Can't wait to get it now.
Thanks so much 🙌 I’m sure my friends will be making other great ones soon too. You’ll have so much fun with this thing!
this is insanely cool. wow. makes me excited to dive into this guy!
Awwwwww man the Microcosm is made for you. Can’t wait to see what you make of it ❤️
Great work! Very helpful running though the presets well actually making interesting music 🤙
❤️❤️❤️
Excellent. Was just about to skip to the next video and the beat dropped, along with my jaw. Perfecto compositions!
❤️🙌❤️🙌❤️
Just started getting into mine and learning. Its really great and I'm only three modules in!
Heck yeah!
Really really good. Can’t wait to receive mine now!
Just discovered this channel search microcosm. Echoing everyone else here, such a creative song-demo! This should be what all demos strive for 😱 amazing. Subbed!!
That means a lot! Thanks so much! 🙌
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals do you think dialling down reverb and delay can give you more traditional/basic sounds? I was considering a dual verb/delay like caverns or collider; would microcosm cover all grounds as a regular verb/delay too?
@@1jennifer ehhh, you can def turn the reverb down or off but the effects are all more on the wild side. The only two “multi-delay” modes are patterned or “warped” - that being said, maybe someone out there has dialed in a traditional delay out of it but I haven’t tried it yet haha
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals Haha hmm alright, thank you!!
Epic demo and awesome music. Most impressed dude. Cheers!
Much appreciated man!
Man, I would love to hear the Microcosm hooked up to the Rainbow Machine.
That would be intense!
Korg Miku >>>> EQD Rainbow Machine
so sick mate. want one bad lool!
Thanks! It's a beast, hope you get one!
I've been avoiding watching any demos of this pedal cause I have a feeling I'll want to buy it.
I hope you didn’t avoid mine 😭
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals No, yours was the only one I watched.
In total awe
❤️❤️❤️
Man, great applications of this pedal. I particularly liked how you used the glitch modes.
Everything is so musical on this pedal it is hard to find a bad sound!! And thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals I agree!
Wow, I really love this!!
Thanks man!
Dope pedal, even better guitar. Reverend’s are very underrated instruments.
Very true!
And he does it again!
❤️❤️❤️
This is sublime! Do you happen to have any videos about how you create your drums? Brilliant stuff man
Beautiful!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
❤️❤️❤️
Really great demonstration, thanks. I love the sounds you've created here.
Ricky Sweum yo thank you!
Wow
That's Fantastic. Thank you.
Thanks for saying!
That’s far out dude ✌️
sweet. well done.
❤️❤️❤️
would you know how to sync or use this in conjunction with the blooper?
It's been a minute since I had a blooper but you would technically just have to run them together in a midi chain and use something like Ableton, or a midi clock/trigger to start recording/stop and have your tempos sync up on the Microcosm. Using the Microcosm as a looper I imagine wouldn't be too much tricker. Midi commands for engage/disengage are simple things- curious what could come out of looping on both!
02:39 i love that beat, so deep. Puro ritmo y sabor
Thank you so much 🙏
Does anybody know of a plugin or set of plugins which would come close to this pedal?
you did it bro
Sounds freaking rad! and you got a reverend??? jelly
Yep! In a trade. I wish every guitar had a bass cut knob now. This thing is off-the-shelf perfect
I hear some Blur and Radiohead influences , fucking great stuff playing man 👍
Yo! Love me some Damon Albarn and Radiohead 🤟
it is Graham Coxon after all
I was thinking the same thing. So good.
I love your tunes man!
❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic demo, well done. Really showing the potential of this pedal. Now do I really need that big pedal board I just built.......? 🤔
😂😂😂 sure if you get enough Microcosms to fill it?
Where did you find one? I’m still looking!
Incredible ! Did you only use the microcosmos to make this song? Very well done
Thanks so much! There is a list of all the gear I used in recording at the bottom of the description but other than a light boost pedal and a compressor- it’s just Microcosm yep
Best demo of the pedal for sure. Where do you get the drum loops? Are really cool
Awesome job! Curious your thoughts on pedal placement. I have a WDW rig and thinking maybe just put this in the dry amp effects loop.
Amazing sounding pedal. Too bad if you missed the preorder, they’re virtually impossible to find.
Such is the way sometimes- I'm sure one will come your way eventually though!
Ok this is insanely good. I'm hearing lots of influences here. But what sets you apart. Is everyone else I've seen use this pedal, just plays one single note and relies on the pedal to to do the rest. Like a maxed out reverb. You're actually playing guitar!
I try haha 😅 Max Decay has a fantastic demo up of this as well and plays beautifully
I need to take a day off from Working from Home to concentrate on this.
Hope you got that day off haha
This almost seems like it makes Infinite Jets obsolete. What are your thoughts? I'm looking at both but I probably don't need both... not that that has stopped me in the past 😎
I had a Jets in my lap for a min but never got a chance to even plug it in because at the time I was trading like a madman. I wish I could say but my knowledge is limited. From what I can say though, the Microcosm is vastly deeper. The Jets is a "re-synthesizer" though so something different really!
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals I'll probably buy both. It's what I seem to do ha ha Microcosm first though I think.
@@strummer1066 probably a smart move! Man be is still on my main board. Infinite capabilities
Great demo! It's obvious you spent quite a great deal of time to explore the different effects on the pedal. I have two questions. Firstly, how do you think the pedal will respond to fast fingerpicking involving frequent chord changes? Secondly, how stage-friendly you think the pedal is in a live situation? Is it easy to access the saved user presets quickly on the pedal itself without the use of any MIDI controllers?
I have the same questions, did you find any answers?
On what machine did you create beats like those
Hey man, what's up with the knob in place of the switch on the guitar? Sweet music by the way :-)
Thanks! It’s a low cut filter/bass roll-off knob. Wish every guitar with humbuckers had them!
@@SpiralCasterPlaysPedals interesting. I wonder if you could add a kill potti to cut off the sound. That would be one hell of a feature.
what expression pedal do you use with it?
So good! How you set up the drums?
Beautiful, what are you using for your beats?
I had my shortlist of “creative pedals” all sorted out than I discovered your channel and I’m screwed. This or GFI Synesthesia? I hope RUclips algo picks you up and you get the audience you deserve.
Both
I agree with both! Since the Synesthesia is mostly modulation- it covers a lot of ground the Microcosm doesn’t, I have both on my board for sure!
nice demonstration, do you have your own music available?
For sure- lots of links in the vid description but here is my Bandcamp for one, thank you!
cohenhartman.bandcamp.com
Fuck. I want it but am not smart enough to use it properly
So are there drums or not? Every demo of this pedal uses drums but I don't think they are onboard right?
No drums onboard - it’s just for context!
Overly basic question here, but is it possible to just apply the reverb effect by itself? I’m planning to run this on an Aux Send channel of my mixer for a synthesizer rig and this would be a nice option if the pedal allows it. Great demo!
Yes you can turn the activity down to 0 on any effect and take advantage of the Space knob function- and thanks man 🙌
Sick. What do you use for drums on these?
I grab samples/loops from allll over the deep web and program some too
music would still be amazing without the pedal... very interesting playing
Thank you- really appreciate that!
poor fool