Thanks for watching! It's pretty amazing isn't it? I enjoyed your recent video on it as well. The number of people I see get a Microcosm and it never leaves their board, while other pedals come and go, really says a lot. A modern classic in my opinion.
Got mine today, have watched a few videos before this one and came away feeling frustrated. This shows in a beautiful, musical way how to move around the pedal. Really great, thanks.
This really helped me understand how to use the pedal. Microcosm's channel does a great job showing what the effects sound like, but this really helped me figure out which knobs I have to press to get to that point. Maybe it's just me but there's a huge learning curve to this pedal, and even though there is a manual, I need videos like this to learn.
thanks a lot for this Demo. I just don't understand why company such as Hologram dont hire people like you for complete demo on their site, especially for complicated pedals like this one. After watching your demo it's crystal clearn and easy
Awesome demo. Some of these sounds really reminded me of "Impressions for Headphones" which is great ambient lofi record. Lots of similar dreamy sounds and guitar sound stacking. Beautiful work sir.
This sounds like a great pedal. Very nice demonstration of its looping capabilities. No wonder the current batch seems to be sold out. I see that the Zoia that features in a lot of your other videos couldn't keep too far away either, lurking almost out of shot. I'm definitely subscribing, as I am intrigued by the Microcosm, and I certainly need to check out your Zoia videos for more ideas for patching mine. Great work; keep the excellent videos coming!
This pedal is just what I need. But now realized that this pedal will work great together with my el Capistan and Electro harmonix grand Canyon. I hope.
Interesting comments. Although I find the Zoia fascinating, the interface has always turned me off. The Microcosm might be a venue to follow, impressive demo!
I can't believe just how "smart" the looper is on the pedal. I have an RP floating around somewhere where it seemed like you needed to hit the loop directly on the right beat or it would go wonky. I bought the Microcosm as a drunk purchase and ...... well, I just can't return it after 4 hours of using it. I just could use some more tutorials on looping and layering. Thanks for the help Max.
@@gatorgoforth3097 Mine will finally arrive this week. They sold out so I had to preorder and just wait till it finally shipped. So if you can be patient, buy it and be prepared to wait 2-3 weeks.
thanks for this video. just a couple of questions: so its possible to record 3 overdubs over the first loop? and is it possible to play back single overdubs to be able to record them seperately into a daw?
Does anyone know of any good tutorials for guitarists to start learning about how to set up pedals using stereo ins/outs? I have a very limited understanding and I feel like buying a pedal like this would necessitate a firm grasp on how to use all of the input and output options. ALSO amazing tutorial for the pedal.
I'd be happy to help by answering any questions you have. Just shoot me a message on Instagram. As far as the inputs and outputs, you would use a single cable to the input just like any other pedal and then run two cables out into whatever you're using as an amp. If you are playing with real amps you will need two amps. If you run into an amp sim you will need one with a stereo input option (Line 6 HX Stomp, Walrus ACS1, Strymon Iridium, etc.) or two mono amp sims. If running directly into an interface, just run the two pedal outputs into two separate input on the interface.
@@MAXDECAY My man! Thanks for the thorough response. Just gave you a follow on insta, I'm sure I'll hit you up if I have any other burning questions for you.
just got mine tonight have work early didn't even try it yet .. can you store loops in the machine or just sound settings i still not sure on that . great demo like your musical ideas
can you only store like one long loop or a bunch of short ones? i seem to not be able to store 16 equally long loops ? or maybe im doing something wrong still i wanted to create 16 different loops to save or is it shared ? maybe you could let me know
@@MAXDECAY it doesnt really . I might be not understanding the loops as far as maybe a knob makes some shorter then others . I recorded somthing and it seemed to run way too short I'm thinking one of those knobs reigns in the loop time. I'll check it out all tonight . That's all I'm doing is this machine I want to get 16 loops and demo them . I'll post somthing noone liked my unboxing I guess it was way too minimal it was before bed
@@strangesevin The only thing that should affect the loop length is when you press record and stop on your first pass. If you have quantize on it may trim a tiny bit to the nearest beat but shouldn't be as drastic as what it sounds like your experiencing. Just saw one of your videos. Good singing. What do you use for the vocal effect/harmonies?
@@MAXDECAY instagram.com/tv/CA1L9kJgF6W/?igshid=nu3cyncogp1c I use that zoom vocal processor new on zoom v6. Glad you enjoyed it I left a link to Instagram . I still don't get this thing that much but I love that I dont theres alot to discover
Amazing video, thank you! If you had to pick a single FX pedal what would you chose between Microcosm and Zoia specifically in terms of the looper function and general sound creation? Thanks in advance!
For looper I prefer the Microcosm. Microcosm is more immediately inspiring to me, but the more you dig into ZOIA the more amazing it gets. It really depends how much time you're willing to put in with ZOIA.
That's a big question! I guess I would say that Microcosm is quicker to inspire but ZOIA can be infinitely inspiring if you put some time into it. I honestly can't imagine getting rid of either of them.
Tough call! ZOIA if you have more time to spend experimenting. Microcosm if you want immediacy. ZOIA is able to get lofi sounds if you don't have another source for that effect already. Microcosm I would pair with a lofi pedal. While Microcosm has built in reverb and modulation, ZOIA is more flexible in those regards, plus effects like tremolo, chorus, EQ, cab sim, overdrives, etc. I enjoy looping on Microcosm more. Those are the things that come to mind.
Fantastic video! How would you feel about this replacing a standard loop pedal on the board? Obviously it can do a lot more, but does it's loop function make a looper pedal obsolete?
LittleBigPancake it really just depends what you like to do and if you want another layer of looping somewhere else in your chain. This could definitely replace a standard looper though and like you said, do a lot more too.
Still doesn't tell me how to loop a part in time or a sequence of parts loke MUSICIANS do live night after night anf 500 bucks is a shit ton if it doesnt sequence parts
It really depends on the mode and I learn the nuances of each mode the more I use the pedal. You can also control the timing of effects very well by using the tap tempo or MIDI syncing.
Beautiful stuff. Curious whether you have an approach for getting a seamless loop while recording. In my use there is a super clear break when the loop restarts that interrupts the whole vibe.
Thanks! Yes there is a trick that works great for loops not dependent on a tempo. You simply start recording and don't play anything. Just record silence for as long as you want the loop to be, then switch to overdub and start playing. Since there was no audio playing when you first started recording there will be no discernable pop, drop in volume, etc.
@@MAXDECAY The MIX knob is rather wobbly/loose. It just feels like it would fall off eventually. But apart from the knobs, I don't regret the purchase. The Microcosm is my most expensive pedal and it's totally worth the price.
This is such a great demo, this is one of my favorite pedals.
Thanks for watching! It's pretty amazing isn't it? I enjoyed your recent video on it as well. The number of people I see get a Microcosm and it never leaves their board, while other pedals come and go, really says a lot. A modern classic in my opinion.
Got mine today, have watched a few videos before this one and came away feeling frustrated. This shows in a beautiful, musical way how to move around the pedal. Really great, thanks.
This really helped me understand how to use the pedal. Microcosm's channel does a great job showing what the effects sound like, but this really helped me figure out which knobs I have to press to get to that point. Maybe it's just me but there's a huge learning curve to this pedal, and even though there is a manual, I need videos like this to learn.
So glad I could help! It's a deep pedal but I find it very intuitive once you figure out the basics.
thanks a lot for this Demo. I just don't understand why company such as Hologram dont hire people like you for complete demo on their site, especially for complicated pedals like this one. After watching your demo it's crystal clearn and easy
Amazing, man! You killed it!
Thank you buddy!
We gotta see a PedalZone review of the Microcosm!
That’s wonderful! Thank you. 🙏
This is amazing!! Great video!! Best way to showcase something like this!!
Everything about this is amazing
Appreciate that!
Best video on this amazing (and quite tricky to learn) pedal
DUDE. Holy hell. This caused my jaw to hit the floor -- you are crushing it with showing off the capabilities of this thing.
Next level.
Thank you very much for the kind words!
Extraordinary…dont know which I like the best, the lesson on how to use my Microcosom-or what Max Decay was creating with it.
the most beautiful demo of a pedal i ever heard. some parts of that were really so amazing. been. I'm sold.
This is the best demo of MC I’ve seen so far. 👍🏻
The best feature I’ve ever heard on any pedal
It rules.
You sold me man on this thing. Amazing work
Awesome demo. Some of these sounds really reminded me of "Impressions for Headphones" which is great ambient lofi record. Lots of similar dreamy sounds and guitar sound stacking. Beautiful work sir.
Thank you for posting this comment! Checking out that album now and it seems like exactly what I need right now.
A dream machine indeed... and you make it shine...
Incredibly beautiful music created here, while simultaneously learning about this amazing machine.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. This pedal can do so much before even considering the fact that it’s also a looper.
Thank you. Exactly - so much in one box.
Amazing vid. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these! It’s at the top of my wishlist
This sounds like a great pedal. Very nice demonstration of its looping capabilities. No wonder the current batch seems to be sold out. I see that the Zoia that features in a lot of your other videos couldn't keep too far away either, lurking almost out of shot. I'm definitely subscribing, as I am intrigued by the Microcosm, and I certainly need to check out your Zoia videos for more ideas for patching mine. Great work; keep the excellent videos coming!
It's really amazing. Thanks for the sub. Going to be cranking more ZOIA videos out shortly.
Okay i think ill be buying one of these. On the waiting list. Stoked.
Very nicely done! Came for the pedal, stayed and subscribed for the lovely ambient vibes.
Appreciate that!
best tutorial so far
Thanks!
This is a fabulous demonstration. Thank you very much. I can’t wait til mine is shipped.
Thank you for the feedback! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Currently waiting for mine to arrive, thanks for showing how insanely beautiful this pedal can be 😃
This pedal is just what I need. But now realized that this pedal will work great together with my el Capistan and Electro harmonix grand Canyon. I hope.
This is amazing! Great looking guitar as well!
Thank you!
Just downloaded the video for practice…and subbed…can’t wait to see your catalog of content!
This is awesome. Sounds like sections of an album called Planetary Unfoldings by Michael Stearns using a Serge Modular. Beyond cool.
Nice, I'll have to check that out!
That was really good. Sold. I gotta get this pedal asap! :D
Thank you! I believe they have some slots open for ordering right now, but not sure how long that'll last!
@@MAXDECAY I made the order last night. Let's see where this pedal takes me..
@@jurimusic Let me know how it goes!
@@MAXDECAY Update: the pedal is amazing! It's so responsive that it feels like an instrument. If you got a moment go check out my latest upload.
Oh sick this is exactly the kind of thing I wanted to do with this pedal - thanks for this vid man
Nice! It is very intuitive and rewarding.
Perfect demo!
This might just do everything I use my zoia for but in a much more useable interface. Thank you for this video.
Alex You got it. You’re right, there is overlap for sure and this definitely does what it does in a super usable and intuitive way!
Interesting comments. Although I find the Zoia fascinating, the interface has always turned me off. The Microcosm might be a venue to follow, impressive demo!
Walter Smetak I actually sold my zoia to get the microcosm. The microcosm is much more my speed. Couldn’t be happier with my decision.
Excellent upload. Very inspiring and informative..........and your guitar reminds me so much of my old '61 strat.....
Glad you liked it! That's what it was inspired by :)
You've deepened my appreciation of mine.
Thank you for this. It's breathtakingly beautiful.
Glad I could do such a thing!
Mesmerizingly beautiful. I want one so bad... 😌
I can't believe just how "smart" the looper is on the pedal. I have an RP floating around somewhere where it seemed like you needed to hit the loop directly on the right beat or it would go wonky. I bought the Microcosm as a drunk purchase and ...... well, I just can't return it after 4 hours of using it. I just could use some more tutorials on looping and layering. Thanks for the help Max.
Hey, glad it's working out for you! My pleasure!
Mines getting here tomorrow!!!
Congrats!
Very helpful, thank you
I can't wait for mine to arrive, memorial day weekend pushed mine back a couple days.
Albert Martinez hope you enjoy it!
Where can I buy one? I can’t find them.
@@gatorgoforth3097 Mine will finally arrive this week. They sold out so I had to preorder and just wait till it finally shipped. So if you can be patient, buy it and be prepared to wait 2-3 weeks.
@@gatorgoforth3097 They are now sold out. You can submit your email on the Hologram Electronics website to be notified when they are in stock.
Is there a way to trigger (start/stop) the looper with an external foot-switch?
I can´t get those bells alike sounds out of mine.... any tips?
Great demo man! That was gorgeous.
Thank you!
Wonderful. And Inspiring. I'm ordering one.
again. thank you! this is stunning!
My pleasure - glad you liked it!
@@MAXDECAY Hologram Microcosm or Chase Bliss Blooper?
@@luke631 Haven't tried Blooper yet, but I'm thoroughly enjoying Microcosm!
Is there a way to play over your effect loops with just the regular guitar sound?
Amazing! Epic!
Sup dude. Great great channel. Lovely playing. Nice pink strat. Excellent production values. Have thee ein bandcamp? Big greets from Berlin xxx
Hey there! Thank you very much. I do have a Bandcamp, which I really need to upload to more often. maxdecay.bandcamp.com
@@MAXDECAY Listening now mmmm nice
Buenísimo loco 🙌🏽
How in all that is holy do you only have 2.25k subs?
love this!
Thank you
thanks for this video. just a couple of questions: so its possible to record 3 overdubs over the first loop?
and is it possible to play back single overdubs to be able to record them seperately into a daw?
holy fuck. this one convinced me. im buying this thing.
Haha glad I could help!
I just ordered mine. i hope i can make it sound as good as you..
Damn 😳 ....so awesome
Does anyone know of any good tutorials for guitarists to start learning about how to set up pedals using stereo ins/outs? I have a very limited understanding and I feel like buying a pedal like this would necessitate a firm grasp on how to use all of the input and output options. ALSO amazing tutorial for the pedal.
I'd be happy to help by answering any questions you have. Just shoot me a message on Instagram. As far as the inputs and outputs, you would use a single cable to the input just like any other pedal and then run two cables out into whatever you're using as an amp. If you are playing with real amps you will need two amps. If you run into an amp sim you will need one with a stereo input option (Line 6 HX Stomp, Walrus ACS1, Strymon Iridium, etc.) or two mono amp sims. If running directly into an interface, just run the two pedal outputs into two separate input on the interface.
@@MAXDECAY My man! Thanks for the thorough response. Just gave you a follow on insta, I'm sure I'll hit you up if I have any other burning questions for you.
Nice, how deep is it as a looper?, I'm thinking of selling an aeros for this
I really want this pedal.
Highly, highly recommended
Can this also do boring looping like a tc ditto if I just like to try layering some ideas.
Sure can! You would just switch it to the Looper Only mode.
Just ordered it :)
Niiice!
just got mine tonight have work early didn't even try it yet .. can you store loops in the machine or just sound settings i still not sure on that . great demo like your musical ideas
Bummer! Yes, you can save your loops - up to 16 of them.
I'll post somthihg when I get into I enjoy your work
@@strangesevin Cool, I'd love to see what you do with it.
I'll let you know when I post it still workin too much no time yet
@@strangesevin I understand
WTH was happening at 12:15??
Haha what do you mean? I was in SEQ D mode and showing how in Quantize mode, effects will jump to the time you first press Record.
can you only store like one long loop or a bunch of short ones? i seem to not be able to store 16 equally long loops ? or maybe im doing something wrong still i wanted to create 16 different loops to save or is it shared ? maybe you could let me know
Good question. I've only stored a couple so I haven't run into that. Does it not say in the manual?
@@MAXDECAY it doesnt really . I might be not understanding the loops as far as maybe a knob makes some shorter then others . I recorded somthing and it seemed to run way too short I'm thinking one of those knobs reigns in the loop time. I'll check it out all tonight . That's all I'm doing is this machine I want to get 16 loops and demo them . I'll post somthing noone liked my unboxing I guess it was way too minimal it was before bed
@@strangesevin The only thing that should affect the loop length is when you press record and stop on your first pass. If you have quantize on it may trim a tiny bit to the nearest beat but shouldn't be as drastic as what it sounds like your experiencing. Just saw one of your videos. Good singing. What do you use for the vocal effect/harmonies?
@@MAXDECAY instagram.com/tv/CA1L9kJgF6W/?igshid=nu3cyncogp1c
I use that zoom vocal processor new on zoom v6. Glad you enjoyed it I left a link to Instagram . I still don't get this thing that much but I love that I dont theres alot to discover
@@strangesevin Sounds great - I'll have to listen to the whole thing tomorrow. Yes, lots to discover!
When I appear to save a loop, and then unplug and move the pedal, the loops are gone ?! Are the loops ephemeral without power?
Mine stay after a power cycle. Are you sure you're going through the full process of saving them?
I re-watched your video and realized I had missed holding down the selector knob after selecting the desired user bank. Thanks so much!
@@jasonwardon Oh drat! Glad you got it figured out!
Wow wtf amazing
studbagl 👍
Amazing video, thank you! If you had to pick a single FX pedal what would you chose between Microcosm and Zoia specifically in terms of the looper function and general sound creation? Thanks in advance!
For looper I prefer the Microcosm. Microcosm is more immediately inspiring to me, but the more you dig into ZOIA the more amazing it gets. It really depends how much time you're willing to put in with ZOIA.
Not sure if you've used the Blooper, but do you think this would be able to replace it on a board?
I have not but would love to try one out!
For those who don't have time to watch the whole video, this pedal is basically what going to church during worship service would sound like on acid.
insane.
It really is
hrm... gonna have to see what i can sell for this one....
what a dream machine
Haha totally worth it.
Amazing. Deciding between the Zoia and the Microcosm - which inspires you the most?
That's a big question! I guess I would say that Microcosm is quicker to inspire but ZOIA can be infinitely inspiring if you put some time into it. I honestly can't imagine getting rid of either of them.
@@MAXDECAY Thanks for the response - also thanks for the detailed gear breakdown with links. Just subscribed 👍
@@kidfromfrance Appreciate ya!
Would you get this or the Zoia first? I'm into lofi, synthwave and house/jazz. Cheers tyvm.
Tough call! ZOIA if you have more time to spend experimenting. Microcosm if you want immediacy. ZOIA is able to get lofi sounds if you don't have another source for that effect already. Microcosm I would pair with a lofi pedal. While Microcosm has built in reverb and modulation, ZOIA is more flexible in those regards, plus effects like tremolo, chorus, EQ, cab sim, overdrives, etc. I enjoy looping on Microcosm more. Those are the things that come to mind.
@@MAXDECAY very helpful thank you!
@@danielreizinger548 My pleasure!
Nice jam!!
I considering to get microcosm or zoia. Do you think zoia can create the sound like microcosm?
Thanks! ZOIA can do a lot of the sounds that Microcosm does, yes. It will just take some more effort to get there.
@@MAXDECAY Many thanks 🙏
@@me.113 You got it!
Trying to decide between this and Zoia but they both seem amazing. Do you think you will begin to use the Zoia less now that you have this?
They are both amazing. Perhaps in the short term, as I explore the potential of Microcosm but they will be used in tandem for a long while, I'm sure.
Fantastic video! How would you feel about this replacing a standard loop pedal on the board? Obviously it can do a lot more, but does it's loop function make a looper pedal obsolete?
LittleBigPancake it really just depends what you like to do and if you want another layer of looping somewhere else in your chain. This could definitely replace a standard looper though and like you said, do a lot more too.
wow
Still doesn't tell me how to loop a part in time or a sequence of parts loke MUSICIANS do live night after night anf 500 bucks is a shit ton if it doesnt sequence parts
How unpredictable is this pedal?
It really depends on the mode and I learn the nuances of each mode the more I use the pedal. You can also control the timing of effects very well by using the tap tempo or MIDI syncing.
sounds like Devin Townsends Chill mixes
Nice, I'll have to check that out.
Beautiful stuff. Curious whether you have an approach for getting a seamless loop while recording. In my use there is a super clear break when the loop restarts that interrupts the whole vibe.
Thanks! Yes there is a trick that works great for loops not dependent on a tempo. You simply start recording and don't play anything. Just record silence for as long as you want the loop to be, then switch to overdub and start playing. Since there was no audio playing when you first started recording there will be no discernable pop, drop in volume, etc.
@@MAXDECAY I'll try it!! thanks!
damn that guitar is sexy. what is it? looks like a custom job?
Parts guitar! Warmoth neck, nitro finished body, hand wound pickups, etc.
✨🎸✨
Rock on Tiny Guy!
It's such an amazing pedal, however, I really dislike these wobbly knobs.
It's a special one. In what way are your knobs wobbly? I haven't ever had that happen with mine.
@@MAXDECAY The MIX knob is rather wobbly/loose. It just feels like it would fall off eventually. But apart from the knobs, I don't regret the purchase. The Microcosm is my most expensive pedal and it's totally worth the price.
@@danielleinad6019 Strange! And I'm assuming you've tried tightening the small set screw?