Hologram Microcosm, Keyboard mangler!

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Komentáře • 154

  • @PixelNotesMusic
    @PixelNotesMusic Před rokem +17

    This is easily my favourite CZcams 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.

  • @Individual_two
    @Individual_two Před 3 lety +15

    I now know what to get my Moog Matriarch for her birthday! Nice video.

  • @jimharris6389
    @jimharris6389 Před 3 lety +102

    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!" 😅

    • @orange5718
      @orange5718 Před 3 lety +12

      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
      @elissitdesign Před 3 lety +6

      Take a picture of your settings with your phone?

    • @jimharris6389
      @jimharris6389 Před 3 lety +18

      @@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 ..."

    • @AndrewBeveridge461
      @AndrewBeveridge461 Před 3 lety

      Replace it with a Geiger Counter Pro. "You wanted something that could recall settings, well here ya go!"

    • @dasczwo
      @dasczwo Před 2 lety +3

      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?

  • @earlsfield
    @earlsfield Před 2 lety +10

    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.

  • @aethro
    @aethro Před 3 lety +7

    Prophet 10 into Microcosm is pure audio bliss

  • @MPPelli
    @MPPelli Před 3 lety +5

    The disclaimer was spot on. Dammit. Now, where's my credit card...?

  • @thejamman555
    @thejamman555 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @robertwillson9921
    @robertwillson9921 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @berzerkrobot
    @berzerkrobot Před 3 lety +1

    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!

  • @Twelve50TV
    @Twelve50TV Před 3 lety +2

    stunning playing as allways on this channel. waiting on the next one Matt !

  • @DerrickMckenzieOfficial
    @DerrickMckenzieOfficial Před 3 lety +3

    This is amazing Matt loving the sounds and all that you do with it bro!!! Keep those vids and vibes coming 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯

  • @RemitheDreamfox
    @RemitheDreamfox Před rokem +1

    The Justin Bebier comment made me giggle xD

  • @bluebagski
    @bluebagski Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic musical sounds..... your the best.....

  • @ianflurrance8438
    @ianflurrance8438 Před 3 lety +1

    Lovely as ever Matt!!

  • @soniklink-WKD4496
    @soniklink-WKD4496 Před 3 lety +2

    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

  • @greatheightsu
    @greatheightsu Před 3 lety +4

    This thing is so COOL. Praise the impulse buy.

  • @drumatic
    @drumatic Před 3 lety

    I look fwd to hearing these vibes on your next album... please we need a summertime experience for 2021!

  • @rogervann5547
    @rogervann5547 Před 2 lety

    Such a mental pedal, have wanted to get one for a while. Inspiring to see you really getting into it man.

  • @vincemesaboogie6572
    @vincemesaboogie6572 Před 3 lety

    Another killer episode 👏👏👏 my favorite channel 💯

  • @wingoshack
    @wingoshack Před 3 lety +3

    I just recently impulse bought this and it's coming in a month. Can't wait!

  • @darrenbarrett123
    @darrenbarrett123 Před 3 lety +1

    A big Wow!!!! Great vibes of creativity. dB

  • @tommyt0331
    @tommyt0331 Před 3 lety

    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!

  • @joshua-david
    @joshua-david Před 3 lety +13

    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.

  • @jackduxbury1632
    @jackduxbury1632 Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful sounds and playing X

  • @TheBawss90
    @TheBawss90 Před 3 lety

    Wow sounds great!

  • @Jnoir.
    @Jnoir. Před 3 lety +4

    If 4:48 didn’t make you get goosebumps idk what to tell you!
    EPIC!!!

  • @willswitchcraft
    @willswitchcraft Před 3 lety

    waiting for my to arrive...so I was really interested to check out your upload. Really well done...

  • @NicolasMelis
    @NicolasMelis Před 3 lety +2

    Love the microcosm ❤️

  • @TonySway
    @TonySway Před rokem

    Great demo Matt! the sound is amazing @ 3:36 definitely grabbing one of these!!

  • @MrStevo955
    @MrStevo955 Před 3 lety

    Matt, may I add that blue shirt looks absolutely dapper… have a marvelous day

  • @benzmobil
    @benzmobil Před 3 lety +3

    You can release a full album with just the prophet and microcosm! And it will be great!

  • @MrIanfurniss
    @MrIanfurniss Před 3 lety +1

    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

  • @Hiyashi_ame
    @Hiyashi_ame Před 3 lety +2

    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 ^^

  • @nio9593
    @nio9593 Před 3 lety

    This is sick! Matt in the 70s keys video you said you would teach us vintage FX processing techniques.. Dont forget ussss ;)

  • @station2station544
    @station2station544 Před rokem +1

    I hope we reach a time when people finally remove the Microcosm from their sound. Every synth player on CZcams 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.

  • @DavidLee07
    @DavidLee07 Před 3 lety +1

    That's super groovy, Matt! The Microcosm doesn't seem to be in stock, but it's worth checking out.

  • @triplebacon1
    @triplebacon1 Před 3 lety

    I love that you've exposed your 'inner Hendrix' ;-)

  • @floncyb5436
    @floncyb5436 Před 3 lety

    Great stuff

  • @drumatic-ej2sh
    @drumatic-ej2sh Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @riskybiscuits688
    @riskybiscuits688 Před 3 lety

    Kid A vibes.... I love it

  • @f.herumusu8341
    @f.herumusu8341 Před 3 lety +10

    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.

    • @MattJohnsonJamiroquai
      @MattJohnsonJamiroquai  Před 3 lety +8

      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

    • @Rgdonaire_07
      @Rgdonaire_07 Před 2 lety +4

      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.

    • @NickHchaos
      @NickHchaos Před 2 lety

      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.

    • @SpaceDisco1
      @SpaceDisco1 Před 2 lety +1

      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.

    • @davidriddle6798
      @davidriddle6798 Před 2 lety +2

      If you sync the tempo to midi it can fit better.

  • @dasczwo
    @dasczwo Před 2 lety

    This vid wouldve made me buy it. Have it already. Get it.

  • @RoseRinged
    @RoseRinged Před 2 lety

    This is amazing, does anybody know some plugin that does this?

  • @32ndBrother
    @32ndBrother Před 3 lety

    Gear lust is just a way of life 🎹

  • @SynthAddict
    @SynthAddict Před 3 lety

    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! :-)

    • @SynthAddict
      @SynthAddict Před 3 lety

      damn that arp mode section sounded like the end of PG's San Jacinto, awesome

    • @MattJohnsonJamiroquai
      @MattJohnsonJamiroquai  Před 3 lety +1

      @@SynthAddict Love that track

    • @SynthAddict
      @SynthAddict Před 3 lety

      @@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
      czcams.com/video/UOk4eqYu0Yg/video.html

  • @korkyk6901
    @korkyk6901 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @stan5585
    @stan5585 Před 3 lety

    Sounds great. Would love to hear the Prophet thru an Eventide Space of Blackhole.....

  • @nononoleavemebe
    @nononoleavemebe Před 3 lety

    Ooh this one is gonna make me jealous

  • @hyperguranity
    @hyperguranity Před 3 lety

    he wasnt lying, just ordered

  • @BishopEddie5443
    @BishopEddie5443 Před 2 lety

    WOW!

  • @lee_at_sea
    @lee_at_sea Před 3 lety +1

    I have their Infinite Jets but it's out on loan since I got my Prophet 10.
    Now I need it back. \m/ 😎 \m/

  • @Goalagorn-l-un-des-sens
    @Goalagorn-l-un-des-sens Před 3 lety +1

    ho my, I have a disproportionate desire to test this machine on my theremin 😍✨

  • @ninjafingaz7704
    @ninjafingaz7704 Před 2 lety

    5.13 sounding like a metroid game

  • @Fallingoverbackwards
    @Fallingoverbackwards Před 3 lety +5

    How would you compare the reverb on this to others like eventide, ventris, or strymon? Or is this more about interesting looping effects.

    • @noordholland648
      @noordholland648 Před 3 lety

      check out Zen Delay

    • @danselmix
      @danselmix Před 3 lety

      yes

    • @MattJohnsonJamiroquai
      @MattJohnsonJamiroquai  Před 3 lety +1

      The reverb sounds lovely, I haven't used the models you mention

    • @jimharris6389
      @jimharris6389 Před 3 lety +1

      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 ...

  • @VickersDoorter
    @VickersDoorter Před 3 lety +1

    Damn, I wasn't going to buy any more gear this year...

  • @carriersignal
    @carriersignal Před rokem

    I love the comment at 1:24! Spot on!

  • @jamestimmins102
    @jamestimmins102 Před 2 lety

    6.26 hell yeasss

  • @soundlink
    @soundlink Před 3 lety

    Amazing combination!!! luv you work, i depply admire you since you start play with JK

  • @burgermind802
    @burgermind802 Před 3 lety

    I keep hearing about this pedal

  • @mxwell_e30
    @mxwell_e30 Před rokem

    i think i gonna sample the intro 🧐

  • @rextable2000
    @rextable2000 Před 3 lety

    Ace!!!!

  • @dashobradors
    @dashobradors Před 2 lety +1

    Are you planning on releasing an ambient album? Because it would be gold!

  • @cooksoni.a
    @cooksoni.a Před 2 lety

    hearing this with a prophet is just unreal

  • @chandeleerjet5637
    @chandeleerjet5637 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @iandean9392
    @iandean9392 Před 3 lety

    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?

  • @Kkidzz
    @Kkidzz Před rokem

    Some nice Barbieri/Sylvian/Sakamoto P5 vibes.

  • @MeAlexSenna
    @MeAlexSenna Před 2 lety +1

    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

    • @soundofmai
      @soundofmai Před rokem +2

      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.

    • @MeAlexSenna
      @MeAlexSenna Před rokem

      @@soundofmai You are not wrong to think that

  • @kanekitchen3802
    @kanekitchen3802 Před 3 lety

    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 :)

  • @RoyChartier
    @RoyChartier Před 2 lety

    Brian Eno in a box.

  • @proteus1
    @proteus1 Před 3 lety

    Great sounds with this. Matt, I have a Q: What's the best way to record sound from Montage for CZcams?

  • @squoblat
    @squoblat Před rokem

    Got gear lust, bought one.

  • @LL-kz7ge
    @LL-kz7ge Před 3 lety

    Very boards of canada. I love it.

    • @NickHchaos
      @NickHchaos Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @Fallingoverbackwards
    @Fallingoverbackwards Před 3 lety

    I finally have the keyboard i have always wanted and waited years for and am now looking at pedals. Thanks for showcasing this

    • @booglerized
      @booglerized Před 3 lety

      Which keyboard is it?

    • @Fallingoverbackwards
      @Fallingoverbackwards Před 3 lety +2

      @@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

    • @booglerized
      @booglerized Před 3 lety

      @@Fallingoverbackwards sounds cool! I’ll look it up. Did you try the Moog One and not like it?

    • @booglerized
      @booglerized Před 3 lety

      @@Fallingoverbackwards sounds cool! I’ll look it up. Did you try the Moog One and not like it?

  • @rolandwyss
    @rolandwyss Před 3 lety +1

    frippertronics!🙂

  • @Elazarko
    @Elazarko Před 2 lety

    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?

  • @nitbot
    @nitbot Před 3 lety

    wow

  • @LeChaunpre
    @LeChaunpre Před 3 lety

    Hey Matt, nice vid ! Kinda out of topic, but I did wonder how do you make reverb intensive synths sounds good in Mono ?

    • @MattJohnsonJamiroquai
      @MattJohnsonJamiroquai  Před 3 lety +1

      I think you can, a good trick is to have the dry signal panned to one side and the verb on the other

    • @LeChaunpre
      @LeChaunpre Před 3 lety

      @@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Thanks for the tip ! I will try out !

  • @earlsfield
    @earlsfield Před 2 lety

    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?

    • @MattJohnsonJamiroquai
      @MattJohnsonJamiroquai  Před 2 lety +1

      You have to alter the setting in the Microcosm to use stereo in, consult the manual

    • @earlsfield
      @earlsfield Před 2 lety

      @@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!

  • @progvincent
    @progvincent Před 3 lety

    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

    • @TheGaypotBros
      @TheGaypotBros Před 2 lety +1

      Might be worth checking out Crystallizer by SoundToys!

    • @modeswitching
      @modeswitching Před 2 lety

      Arturia’s new Fragments effect does a great job at this microsampling/granular delay type sound.

  • @girlinagale
    @girlinagale Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @PaulBoos
    @PaulBoos Před 3 lety

    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?

    • @MattJohnsonJamiroquai
      @MattJohnsonJamiroquai  Před 3 lety +1

      1 minute max

    • @PaulBoos
      @PaulBoos Před 3 lety

      @@MattJohnsonJamiroquai That's pretty good to be honest. A minute is pretty long from a sampling perspective...

  • @coronelsakura2841
    @coronelsakura2841 Před 9 měsíci

    I want to do justin eno covers!

  • @kenstephens2955
    @kenstephens2955 Před 3 lety

    Matt, this is really lovely. Just letting you know that Perfect Circuit link isn’t working. With love, Ken

  • @emfire8103
    @emfire8103 Před 3 lety

    Why you use only one output from the prophet?

    • @INT_Based
      @INT_Based Před 3 lety

      Prophet 10 and 5 are mono output only

  • @richtoon
    @richtoon Před 3 lety +1

    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. :)

  • @regplasma7906
    @regplasma7906 Před rokem +1

    Great shirt.What make is that Matt ?

  • @stevenluna3756
    @stevenluna3756 Před 3 lety

    The beginning sounds like PlayStation intro music

  • @Fortune-vf2pk
    @Fortune-vf2pk Před 3 lety

    Your affiliate link doesn’t go to the product FYI!!! Don’t want you missing out on your well deserved cut

  • @mikemorrisonmusic
    @mikemorrisonmusic Před 2 lety

    Justin Bieber covers! 😂

  • @Klingelong
    @Klingelong Před 2 lety

    @ 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: czcams.com/video/GK9qVQu9vS4/video.html

  • @DaraM73
    @DaraM73 Před 3 lety

    Don’t think the gear links are working, Matt.

  • @digitaldiezel5870
    @digitaldiezel5870 Před rokem

    What do you suggest for Justin Bieber covers lol … no seriously…. I’m all ears 👂🏾 😅

  • @michel5148
    @michel5148 Před 3 lety

    check richard devine his youtube channel, see what he does with it