This is easily my favourite KZread 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.

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Take a picture of your settings with your phone?

@jimharris6389

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@dasczwo

2 жыл бұрын

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?

Prophet 10 into Microcosm is pure audio bliss

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

The Justin Bebier comment made me giggle xD

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

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

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

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

Lovely as ever Matt!!

Another killer episode 👏👏👏 my favorite channel 💯

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

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

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

This thing is so COOL. Praise the impulse buy.

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

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

Wow sounds great!

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

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

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!

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

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

Beautiful sounds and playing X

@jimharris6389

3 жыл бұрын

Anderton's in da house!

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

Love the microcosm ❤️

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

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

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

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

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 ^^

Great stuff

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.

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

Noted!

Kid A vibes.... I love it

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

@christopherpederson1021

2 жыл бұрын

Waitlist

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

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.

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

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

5.13 sounding like a metroid game

Gear lust is just a way of life 🎹

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@soundofmai You are not wrong to think that

Ooh this one is gonna make me jealous

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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.

Some nice Barbieri/Sylvian/Sakamoto P5 vibes.

6.26 hell yeasss

he wasnt lying, just ordered

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

WOW!

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

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

I keep hearing about this pedal

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

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day I will!

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

@@SynthAddict Love that track

@SynthAddict

3 жыл бұрын

@@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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4OflseqidiWico.html

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?

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's over subscribed as it is hand made

Ace!!!!

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

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

hearing this with a prophet is just unreal

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

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

Use a quality preamp. I go via a passive D.I. box into a GML preamp

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

@booglerized

3 жыл бұрын

Which keyboard is it?

@derekjurovich

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@booglerized

3 жыл бұрын

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

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 :)

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I will do a pack sometime soon!

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.

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was sampled note for note

i think i gonna sample the intro 🧐

frippertronics!🙂

Very boards of canada. I love it.

@NickHchaos

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Got gear lust, bought one.

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

@noordholland648

3 жыл бұрын

check out Zen Delay

@danselmix

3 жыл бұрын

yes

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

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

@jimharris6389

3 жыл бұрын

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 ...

Brian Eno in a box.

wow

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.

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

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

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

@LeChaunpre

3 жыл бұрын

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

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?

@amossingleton7921

2 жыл бұрын

I use it with my Rhodes MkI A LOT. Gorgeous textures.

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

Yes can sound lovely in that situation

I want to do justin eno covers!

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

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks yeah seems they don't have it

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

3 жыл бұрын

1 minute max

@PaulBoos

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Might be worth checking out Crystallizer by SoundToys!

@modeswitching

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@earlsfield

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

The beginning sounds like PlayStation intro music

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

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks it's my mistake!

Great shirt.What make is that Matt ?

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

Жыл бұрын

thanks it's a make called David Naman

@regplasma7906

Жыл бұрын

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Many thanks Matt I will check them out .

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

Why you use only one output from the prophet?

@INT_Based

3 жыл бұрын

Prophet 10 and 5 are mono output only

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. :)

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

3 жыл бұрын

I will release soon!

@richtoon

3 жыл бұрын

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai oh! You’ve made my day!

@ 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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX9t07iKpZzcg5c.html

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

yes, I love that PG track!

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

Justin Bieber covers! 😂

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