your "little improvised" song was deeply touching. im sitting here at 4am with tears in my eyes. Tears of love, happienes, warmth, trust and a huge amount of melancholy. Thank you
6 voice polyphony single-handedly makes it so much more useful. The 3 voice limitation is a big part of why I sold it originally despite the massive sonic potential. Reverb definitely smooths out some of the harsher fm sounds as well.
Another one that didn't know there was a Volca FM 2. 64 patches and 6 voice polyphony are welcome additions. What's great about this getting a refresh is that v1 is not obsolete. It can be a dedicated bass FM bass synth.
Whoa! I saw Loopop uploaded his video and during it I went "Cuckoo absolutely loved the Volca FM, can't wait for him to grab one of these in May and push it." ..... and YOU ALREADY HAVE IT.
Love the fm vibes and also the roland drum machine :) A great combo indeed , and of course your voice played a big role too ! Continue to make more great music , love it
I feel like this was the peak of inspirational product release videos. Lately everyone in the online music space seems burnt out on product releases, terrified of triggering someone's GAS out, and/or like they're trying to avoid being called a shill like it's the plague. 😂 Seriously, though. It's been two years and I still come back to this video when I need to feel inspired. I even bought a Volca FM2 in large part because of this video. So, thank you. Hope you're doing well. 😊
Your first Volca FM Mega tutorial was incredibly helpful to me, let me thank you for all your quality content, it is always so inspiring! Regards from Argentina!
I expect that you pull out a video with the Volca Fm2 driving a NTS-1 via the FM 2 midi out. It seems that NOBODY has made a video yet on the Midi out awesomeness Korg has finally donated us mortals... Cheerz! You showed Midi clock out!!! I Knew it!!! Great Coockoo!! Feels like a subway jam also!!! Hats full!!! Increibles!!
Very nice. Not sure I'll rush out to sell my original, but may upgrade at some point. Love the composition too. Nice to see the process of composing and adding lyrics.
Great vocals and lyrical content. The sounds truly inspire. Love the possibilities you explored with the volca. This is definitely a tune you need to write in full and possibly imagine a surreal video compliment to bring the song full circle. 🧡🔥✌😍👍🔥🧡
wow, been debating about getting a yamaha dx, stumbled into this this morning, and geez, what tasty and heartfelt songwriting! the sounds of the volca are nice! and i really feel these lyrics! much love cuckoo
I just bought the Yamaha Reface DX, but this is still on my wish list. You can never have too much FM 😄. Sounds really great and what a really nice song you composed. Love your voice. Wish I could sing like that. I tried recording my voice once and thought it sounded nice till I replayed the track and was shocked! Haha 😂
Lovely track 'sketch', sounded already sooo good in its rawness. Love the sound engine of the FM so much, and it was you who sold me on it like two years ago, thanks for that :) Although Microfreak has become my go-to polyphonic synth, I still use the FM super often, especially for sub bass. It sounds sooo thick and the evolving character of the FM is real cool.
I can understand it why you might want/need the Volca FM2, if you need a portable FM synth with keyboard level polyphony. But if you're just using the Volca FM for mucking around, basslines and such, the original is still pretty good (and has full sized MIDI in!)
DANG those stock patches are pretty inviting and you cooked up a nice jam right off! You can really hear the benefit that the additional voices add. The patches have more dimension...very cool!
I got as far as “DX7 sound engine compatibility” before searching for somewhere in the UK that has them in stock, oh well will have to wait. Beautiful gentle song with your style stamped all over it.
Thanks mate! Yeah they’ll come available in stores shortly I bet. If the launch is today, and stock of the old Volca FM is more or less empty everywhere, I’m expecting stock of the new one to be imminent.
A quite awesome machine! Just clicked in to see how it sounded. Ended up hearing a beautiful song! I really like it. Yes, finish it and release it. So glad you are sharing your journey!!
Great video as alway! I really love the song you started in this. I think the minimalist sound of these two instruments and your voice really works with the lyrics. Bring it into your next album! ❤️
I just decided that I would really like to dip into synth but I can’t even fathom spending the hundreds on most but this little beast is damn near within my financial grasp! Anyway, being new to all this, I’ve found out about this guy and the content is rad and inspirational! I’ll be diving more into these vids whether I actually get a synth or not!
Long awaited reunion of the volca fm and the Cuckoo....yes finish the song please and if possible, put it on Bandcamp? Those drums were a perfect companion. I don't have one of those but hoping I can make a similar kit with the volca drum and a Boss Dr-3 . Thankyou
I did some investigation and, upon slowing down the footage, come to the conclusion after extensive viewing, the acceleration of the devices through the air gives the sound of molecules being excited when Cuckoo's lips move. I don't know, I am still waiting for forensics audio dept to get back to me. Doppler FM in the house!!!
Omg! Excellent 👌 I was hoping korg would do this one day but keep the beautiful aesthetics and that new green screen is the truth! We can make some serious ambient now.
Personally, this is my favorite thing I've heard you make in a while. It is right up my alley and you have a beautiful voice. Nice one! What are you writing your lyrics on?
Nice 1, great vibe on the song. I think rolling all the bass off the vocals and using loads of saturation (like thru an old phone) could really work on this song.
cool jam ! Def would be ok hearing a full song version. i forget how volca fm has some really nice sounds inside but i can hear some of those here for sure.
As great as the FM2 appears to be, this video was a reminder that I don't need new gear, I need to learn songwriting skills!
Thank you 🙏🏼 I think it’s an important message. Music is more important than gear.
A reminder for us all.
The best thing that got me to the next level musically was an acoustic piano. I never thought it would make such a drastic improvement
I'm so impressed with how little this man needs to inspire others like me. A volca and a drum machine is all Cuckoo needs to make great music!
💕 thank you for so much, Jay 🙏🏼
your "little improvised" song was deeply touching. im sitting here at 4am with tears in my eyes. Tears of love, happienes, warmth, trust and a huge amount of melancholy. Thank you
Any links yo listen full song?
What on earth are you on?! I wouldn't mind some! 😅
Your jam was really good, man.
6 voice polyphony single-handedly makes it so much more useful. The 3 voice limitation is a big part of why I sold it originally despite the massive sonic potential.
Reverb definitely smooths out some of the harsher fm sounds as well.
Another one that didn't know there was a Volca FM 2. 64 patches and 6 voice polyphony are welcome additions. What's great about this getting a refresh is that v1 is not obsolete. It can be a dedicated bass FM bass synth.
Seriously, that bass preset on the volca 1 is something i use all the time. So useful!
Thank you for giving me a reason to buy another one
That's so cool! Your first Volca FM video actually got me starting on my synth journey, I had so much fun with this thing
wasup aldo i'm a fan
@@hunterfoxen Aww
Whoa! I saw Loopop uploaded his video and during it I went "Cuckoo absolutely loved the Volca FM, can't wait for him to grab one of these in May and push it." ..... and YOU ALREADY HAVE IT.
5:00 ❣
I immediately bought the Volca FM2 after watching this video. Awesome song, Cuckoo! Very inspiring!
That song was amazing! thanks - exactly the song I needed today.
3:15 Holy moly that put me right up on my seat.
Immediately subbed after seeing your intro. No regrets after seeing you start that song! Awesome.
great showcase! the extra voices make this thing a no-brainer
Thank you for the review / reveal and song Cuckoo. It’s always a pleasure to check out your videos. 👍🏼
I didn't even know a second FM dropped
I'm quite excited for the expansion and polyphony
You heard it here first :D The expanded polyphony is making a big difference.
It dropped 5 minutes ago. All your favourite RUclipsrs are posting reviews simultaneously.
Yeah…um yeah! Awesome demo bro!
Wow…so talented. I wish I could come out with voice melodies like that. Love the feeling you bring into what you compose. 💛
❤️❤️❤️
Seriously liking the vibe you got going here.
Love the fm vibes and also the roland drum machine :) A great combo indeed , and of course your voice played a big role too ! Continue to make more great music , love it
I feel like this was the peak of inspirational product release videos. Lately everyone in the online music space seems burnt out on product releases, terrified of triggering someone's GAS out, and/or like they're trying to avoid being called a shill like it's the plague. 😂
Seriously, though. It's been two years and I still come back to this video when I need to feel inspired. I even bought a Volca FM2 in large part because of this video. So, thank you. Hope you're doing well. 😊
different velocity when we play the keyboard is ALL in a FM synth. Expression, inspiration.
Dude. You’re so on point it’s crazy. Keep living your best life my brotha, thank you for the endless inspiration. Beautiful song
amazing presentation and such a great, pristine voice! not to mention the profound lyrics
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Your first Volca FM Mega tutorial was incredibly helpful to me, let me thank you for all your quality content, it is always so inspiring!
Regards from Argentina!
Most waitable feature for me - polyphony more than 3 voices!
Cuckoo the performance was absolutely beautiful , please do finish it
I expect that you pull out a video with the Volca Fm2 driving a NTS-1 via the FM 2 midi out. It seems that NOBODY has made a video yet on the Midi out awesomeness Korg has finally donated us mortals... Cheerz! You showed Midi clock out!!! I Knew it!!! Great Coockoo!! Feels like a subway jam also!!! Hats full!!! Increibles!!
I love your videos and your music. Although you don't usually go for what I'd normally prefer, your music always feel so sincere and naked
Very nice. Not sure I'll rush out to sell my original, but may upgrade at some point. Love the composition too. Nice to see the process of composing and adding lyrics.
I love the change to blue
Great vocals and lyrical content. The sounds truly inspire. Love the possibilities you explored with the volca. This is definitely a tune you need to write in full and possibly imagine a surreal video compliment to bring the song full circle. 🧡🔥✌😍👍🔥🧡
❤️🙏🏼 thank you!
@@truecuckoo yes, FINISH HIM 😎
wow, been debating about getting a yamaha dx, stumbled into this this morning, and geez, what tasty and heartfelt songwriting! the sounds of the volca are nice! and i really feel these lyrics! much love cuckoo
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I just bought the Yamaha Reface DX, but this is still on my wish list. You can never have too much FM 😄. Sounds really great and what a really nice song you composed. Love your voice. Wish I could sing like that. I tried recording my voice once and thought it sounded nice till I replayed the track and was shocked! Haha 😂
Brilliant song and performance
And once again a super lovely song from you! Great sounds and the melody is sweetly haunting. Bass is perfect.
True Cuckoo and David Elsewhere - 2 artists that I enjoy without fail. Thank you ❤
To be praised bunched together with David Elsewhere is a true honour!! I love watching him move! ❤️🙏🏼😭
4:40 yeah we want you to finish the song!!
Thank you Michael 🙏🏼
@@truecuckoo Ditto!
Very nice lyrics.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Nice song!
Really diggin' the groove you have going on here. Nice showcase for the little box.
Brilliant beast!!! 🔥🔥🔥 (as always, I’m sold!)
Nice song. You're the only one to use the midi out on this machine. I wish you good continuation.
Love the song! Need this on my commuting playlist✨
Brother, i love all your content, you inspire !
Those green LEDs are calling my name🤤
Thanks for the review/demo. BUT! your song stole the show for me. It was really heart felt. Well done and thanks
I really enjoyed this super chill jam!
So refreshing .... Thanx Cukcoo 😘
❤️
Really nice song loved the feeling changes throughout the song and restraint on the arrangement. You're a really good composer, period!
that beat was amazing and with the lyrics, bro.
This is so cool!! I always knew VolcaFM had some punch packed into it!
Lovely track 'sketch', sounded already sooo good in its rawness. Love the sound engine of the FM so much, and it was you who sold me on it like two years ago, thanks for that :)
Although Microfreak has become my go-to polyphonic synth, I still use the FM super often, especially for sub bass. It sounds sooo thick and the evolving character of the FM is real cool.
🙏🏼
You have a great voice!
I can understand it why you might want/need the Volca FM2, if you need a portable FM synth with keyboard level polyphony. But if you're just using the Volca FM for mucking around, basslines and such, the original is still pretty good (and has full sized MIDI in!)
Really enjoying your improvised songs/sketches. I’m always so impressed.
Cool. I want one!
my god, THE SONG! looooove it
DANG those stock patches are pretty inviting and you cooked up a nice jam right off! You can really hear the benefit that the additional voices add. The patches have more dimension...very cool!
Yeah the new factory presets are actually very good! But for my own song I ended up using my own patch.
I got as far as “DX7 sound engine compatibility” before searching for somewhere in the UK that has them in stock, oh well will have to wait. Beautiful gentle song with your style stamped all over it.
Thanks mate! Yeah they’ll come available in stores shortly I bet. If the launch is today, and stock of the old Volca FM is more or less empty everywhere, I’m expecting stock of the new one to be imminent.
Love that song sooo much. I feel the lyrics. :)
A quite awesome machine! Just clicked in to see how it sounded. Ended up hearing a beautiful song! I really like it. Yes, finish it and release it. So glad you are sharing your journey!!
Great video as alway! I really love the song you started in this. I think the minimalist sound of these two instruments and your voice really works with the lyrics. Bring it into your next album! ❤️
I just decided that I would really like to dip into synth but I can’t even fathom spending the hundreds on most but this little beast is damn near within my financial grasp!
Anyway, being new to all this, I’ve found out about this guy and the content is rad and inspirational! I’ll be diving more into these vids whether I actually get a synth or not!
Long awaited reunion of the volca fm and the Cuckoo....yes finish the song please and if possible, put it on Bandcamp? Those drums were a perfect companion. I don't have one of those but hoping I can make a similar kit with the volca drum and a Boss Dr-3 . Thankyou
Thanks! Great video/demo, very refreshing and beautiful music!
Getting a Barbarossa vibe from the track, really digging it !
Volca FM 2 with midi out and 6 voices??!?!?!? Rad!!
Can you do a tutorial on how you made those sound FX with your face in the intro?
PS - very nice angle, enjoyed the music making.
❤️💥
Haha
I did some investigation and, upon slowing down the footage, come to the conclusion after extensive viewing, the acceleration of the devices through the air gives the sound of molecules being excited when Cuckoo's lips move.
I don't know, I am still waiting for forensics audio dept to get back to me.
Doppler FM in the house!!!
@@DankePlace No shit! They JUST NOW got back to me concerning the noises you make when fingering your anus to Bob Hope.
Nice sound✨
Great watch cuckoo. Song sounded great. When are you coming to the uk to do a gig?
this was really dope ....enjoyed the lyrics and everything, especially that bass
Wow, Mr True Cuckoo! That's some beautiful song writing there. Nice sounds & lovely voice. Reminds me a bit of Erlend Oye! ❤
Thank you so much!
Cool review and song, stay awesome.
beautiful song
Omg! Excellent 👌 I was hoping korg would do this one day but keep the beautiful aesthetics and that new green screen is the truth! We can make some serious ambient now.
Wow. What a great song! I loved that
Dang.... inspired! Really great. Thanks!
Wonderful as usual. So much talent. Thank you for sharing.
Very touching song, might really be worth finishing it. Great content as usual.
Thanks mate 🙏🏼
Hi Cuckoo, I loved this “quick sketch”. It really has an addictive hook. Please keep them coming. THU
Lovely tune my friend. You could make anything sound good ❤️
Gives me Gorillaz vibes like something from The Fall
Nice chill jam man, gj! 👾🫶🏻👾
That is such a good song!
this song needs a bandcamp ;)
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awesome tune man, love the lyrics too yes finish the track add the microfreak maybe ❤
Personally, this is my favorite thing I've heard you make in a while. It is right up my alley and you have a beautiful voice. Nice one!
What are you writing your lyrics on?
Thank you so much! I'm using a little app called Rhymer's Block. It's a neat little lyrics app that also help you find words that rhymes.
@@truecuckoo awesome thanks!
Mother of god. Never have I ever been so grateful for suffering decision paralysis. This is amazing.
The volca fm and cuckoo are just like bread & butter 🧈
inspiring, BRAVO! ~~~~ (good vibrations)
Love the tune you came up with!
VFM2 sounds amazing and the song was a pure beauty!!Set the tone for a beautiful day 👌
beautiful performance ;) Love cheers
Nice 1, great vibe on the song. I think rolling all the bass off the vocals and using loads of saturation (like thru an old phone) could really work on this song.
cool jam ! Def would be ok hearing a full song version. i forget how volca fm has some really nice sounds inside but i can hear some of those here for sure.
really nice
Please wrap up this song. Beautiful, dude!
love
Very beautiful! 😭😍thanks Cuckoo!
❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼