Hey, thanks Andre.......let's face it......I'm using a prerecorded loop, which makes it very simple for people to hear all aspects of the manipulations........Not very original (like your guitar sound/style), but I felt it'd be the simplest way to demonstrate the radical nature of that setting......thanks for watching bro!
Actually, I was having this problem, and couldn't find a solution (not in the original manual).....a fellow Cosmos dude on RUclips, reached out and suggested that I read the newer version of the manual.....It was a real relief. I've even asked Vlad (SOMA) if there's a possibility of resolving that in the future......
I like the unpredictability, but I really wish they would improve it so you can lock it at any point to stop it from changing and have the ability to save/recall loops...
I hear you. It is an amazing piece of gear (although I did end up selling mine), but it lacks many things: MIDI, presets, etc. Vlad always seems to make gear which is for experimentation, but it's not always suitable for anything else.....
Hey Will, I will (no pun intended) make note of that for the future as it would drive me bonkers if a slow attack caused issues seeing as that is a big part of my sounds also. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you found it.........it was a big relief for me when I resolved that Noise Gate issue.....Also, if you're not aware, there are Firmware updates now available on the SOMA sight (V 1.3)
Please keep these videos coming. Would love to see some demos/thoughts on the other firmware. Still waiting for someone to try out the quadraphonic firmware too!
Thanks for your support. There's a great Prog/jazz Russian guitarist who's done a video or two with the Quad software, and I've get a very close friend who also own one, so at some point, he and l will certainly do a Quad Firmware Cosmos Synth jam............ : ruclips.net/video/eanGkf4Y8Ik/видео.html
Thanks S.M......Glad you like the Bellcycle.....it's taken me years to develop, as the gear and concept keep changing, but I dig having a pedal powered workstation......
Hi Will. I like your videos and on a RUclips search have again found myself returning for more. Where would you put a Soma Cosmos in a guitar signal chain? I however realize that you are more into synthesizers. Am wondering if you got around to recording a Quadraphonic Soma Cosmos sample? :)
I don't own a Cosmos anymore.....and I didn't get a chance to do the Quad set up, as I discovered that it's not really Quad, it's just 2 Cosmos (with DIFFERENT input signals) linked. For a guitar set up, as long as you have a preamped signal, you could go into the Cosmos anywhere on your pedalboard fx type chain, but you just have to decide if you want to go Stereo in or Mono......you definitely will want to take the Stereo Cosmos outputs though....
Glad to hear it H Y P O.....it really kicked my ass for a while.......Honestly, I was hoping that Vlad would correct this in future firmware updates, but nothing so far.......
Thanks for your comment. I truly appreciate it....I was fortunate enough to find another 'user video' here on YT which mentioned this, as well as some other info.....it turns out that this information DOES exist in the Cosmos manual, it just didn't exist in the original manual......Now, I'm in direct contact with Vlad (the creator), which is really wonderful and helpful....
Yes, it's pretty cool on a Pan, however - no matter what gear you use, you'd need to have one of those set ups with a few piezo mics (magnetic mount), as a mic is never idea.........Because the Cosmos doesn't have presets, it's not for everyone.....I'd also consider a Microcosm, as it also has a great reverb, presets, and syncs to other gear by MIDI
Does the noise gate have to be fixed every time you turn it on? EDIT: Nevermind, you're right. The v1 manual doesn't cover it. v2 manual does confirm that the setting is wiped when you turn the unit off.
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wow......I SO wish I could be there to reconnect with some of the tribe.....(however I've got too much going on and thus, it's not going to happen) but thanks for the info Wags!
GAS IS true love.........honestly, I truly love my Cosmos, but the Microcosm and some other pedals are also excellent. Remember, the Cosmos doesn't sync to any other gear, and doesn't have any preset. I'm really into it, but I'm really into what you do, no matter what gear your using. It's always more about the user, than the equipment
@@willswitchcraft Oh, man... I rarely sync any gear to each other, to have an unpredictable response in large soundscapes... you know... ATM I'm experimenting with a DL4 MKii before the Microcosm and a Collider after... wow... so many sounds happen... Soon I'll record some, if I don't get lost while dreaming. HUGS!!!
Thank you so much for the tip about setting the noise gate. Will bookmark this if I end up getting one of these. My only hesitation is (lack of?) sync - how do you sync this, especially rhythm-wise with your other gear? I may have missed the sync input somewhere. Or is this more of a "embrace the non-sync" sort of kit? Which is beautiful too. :)
Embrace the non-sync........that's it in a nutshell......otherwise, you might want to check out the Microcosm....an excellent pedal which creates incredible textural effects, fully MIDI capable, with presets, full stereo........
For your purposes, I think I'd stick with the Microcosm........I really love the Cosmos, however it has no presets, and doesn't sync with other gear (no MIDI, no connectivity for that at all).....because of the way you work, my guess is that the Cosmos wouldn't be as useful to you as it is to me...................................
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You make #7 sound so much better and more usable than I've ever been able to! Back to the woodshed for me...
Hey, thanks Andre.......let's face it......I'm using a prerecorded loop, which makes it very simple for people to hear all aspects of the manipulations........Not very original (like your guitar sound/style), but I felt it'd be the simplest way to demonstrate the radical nature of that setting......thanks for watching bro!
@@willswitchcraft Too kind, too kind!
Not at all....
Checking the cosmos tricks thanks!!
Here's another cool feature, that is available if you install the Rhythmic Firmware.....
ruclips.net/video/Q-ETf9BGmio/видео.html
Thanks a lot Will 🙏. The noise gate issue was really frustrating to me! Great that you found and shared the solution 👍!
Actually, I was having this problem, and couldn't find a solution (not in the original manual).....a fellow Cosmos dude on RUclips, reached out and suggested that I read the newer version of the manual.....It was a real relief. I've even asked Vlad (SOMA) if there's a possibility of resolving that in the future......
I like the unpredictability, but I really wish they would improve it so you can lock it at any point to stop it from changing and have the ability to save/recall loops...
I hear you. It is an amazing piece of gear (although I did end up selling mine), but it lacks many things: MIDI, presets, etc. Vlad always seems to make gear which is for experimentation, but it's not always suitable for anything else.....
Hey Will, I will (no pun intended) make note of that for the future as it would drive me bonkers if a slow attack caused issues seeing as that is a big part of my sounds also. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your comment......nice to know that those of us in this community do what we can to help each other....
Much appreciated and great timing-myself and others have managed to recently acquire Cosmos after it was suddenly in stock!
AWESOME
Amazing tips! thank you very much for sharing it! First one it's a must have one!
Glad you found it.........it was a big relief for me when I resolved that Noise Gate issue.....Also, if you're not aware, there are Firmware updates now available on the SOMA sight (V 1.3)
Into the cosmos!!! Excellent tip. Thank you!
Happy to help.........I really love this box, and want us all to get the most out of it......
Please keep these videos coming. Would love to see some demos/thoughts on the other firmware. Still waiting for someone to try out the quadraphonic firmware too!
Thanks for your support. There's a great Prog/jazz Russian guitarist who's done a video or two with the Quad software, and I've get a very close friend who also own one, so at some point, he and l will certainly do a Quad Firmware Cosmos Synth jam............ :
ruclips.net/video/eanGkf4Y8Ik/видео.html
I have two (with one still in box) but am waiting for Will to do the work and the magic first.
really very good tips, now i only need the cosmos to implement them😉 i like your bike 👌🎼
Thanks S.M......Glad you like the Bellcycle.....it's taken me years to develop, as the gear and concept keep changing, but I dig having a pedal powered workstation......
awesome - ! just saw this... very helpful fix on the noisegate and #7 ! funkathizer
Yeah, I was finding that Noisegate thing really fucking annoying................
Love your setup
Thanks.....I just spent a bit of time modifying it (again).....
Hi Will. I like your videos and on a RUclips search have again found myself returning for more. Where would you put a Soma Cosmos in a guitar signal chain? I however realize that you are more into synthesizers. Am wondering if you got around to recording a Quadraphonic Soma Cosmos sample? :)
I don't own a Cosmos anymore.....and I didn't get a chance to do the Quad set up, as I discovered that it's not really Quad, it's just 2 Cosmos (with DIFFERENT input signals) linked. For a guitar set up, as long as you have a preamped signal, you could go into the Cosmos anywhere on your pedalboard fx type chain, but you just have to decide if you want to go Stereo in or Mono......you definitely will want to take the Stereo Cosmos outputs though....
Will you solved the cutting issue that was driving me crazy. I thought it was my reverb unit but. THIS WAS IT.
Glad to hear it H Y P O.....it really kicked my ass for a while.......Honestly, I was hoping that Vlad would correct this in future firmware updates, but nothing so far.......
Great work. Love the care and attention you took to explain and demonstrate. How did you discover the ability to increase the threshold?
Thanks for your comment. I truly appreciate it....I was fortunate enough to find another 'user video' here on YT which mentioned this, as well as some other info.....it turns out that this information DOES exist in the Cosmos manual, it just didn't exist in the original manual......Now, I'm in direct contact with Vlad (the creator), which is really wonderful and helpful....
Thank you. Do you think the cosmos would work nicely with a pan drum as input Instrument?
Yes, it's pretty cool on a Pan, however - no matter what gear you use, you'd need to have one of those set ups with a few piezo mics (magnetic mount), as a mic is never idea.........Because the Cosmos doesn't have presets, it's not for everyone.....I'd also consider a Microcosm, as it also has a great reverb, presets, and syncs to other gear by MIDI
Does the noise gate have to be fixed every time you turn it on?
EDIT: Nevermind, you're right. The v1 manual doesn't cover it. v2 manual does confirm that the setting is wiped when you turn the unit off.
Yes, it's unfortunate, but you get in the habit of doing it.......
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wow......I SO wish I could be there to reconnect with some of the tribe.....(however I've got too much going on and thus, it's not going to happen) but thanks for the info Wags!
You simply make me wish to own one! AND... at the moment I can't... AAARGH!!! It's not GAS, it's true love.... 🙂
GAS IS true love.........honestly, I truly love my Cosmos, but the Microcosm and some other pedals are also excellent. Remember, the Cosmos doesn't sync to any other gear, and doesn't have any preset. I'm really into it, but I'm really into what you do, no matter what gear your using. It's always more about the user, than the equipment
@@willswitchcraft Oh, man... I rarely sync any gear to each other, to have an unpredictable response in large soundscapes... you know... ATM I'm experimenting with a DL4 MKii before the Microcosm and a Collider after... wow... so many sounds happen... Soon I'll record some, if I don't get lost while dreaming.
HUGS!!!
Go get lost - I'll be glad to hear what dreams you have to share......
Thank you so much for the tip about setting the noise gate. Will bookmark this if I end up getting one of these. My only hesitation is (lack of?) sync - how do you sync this, especially rhythm-wise with your other gear? I may have missed the sync input somewhere. Or is this more of a "embrace the non-sync" sort of kit? Which is beautiful too. :)
Embrace the non-sync........that's it in a nutshell......otherwise, you might want to check out the Microcosm....an excellent pedal which creates incredible textural effects, fully MIDI capable, with presets, full stereo........
Hello. Can you save on this thing? Or is it a case of when you switch it off whatever you’ve done is lost?
it has no memory......whatever the dials and switches are set to is the sound/fx you get.
So Will, should I buy the Cosmos or stick to the microcosm?
For your purposes, I think I'd stick with the Microcosm........I really love the Cosmos, however it has no presets, and doesn't sync with other gear (no MIDI, no connectivity for that at all).....because of the way you work, my guess is that the Cosmos wouldn't be as useful to you as it is to me...................................
With a few foam on the wall the problem is solved
Yes, I've actually built many recording studios over the years. In this space, I do all the recording with digital inputs and headphones, so the acoustic properties are of no concern