This is such a great demo, this is one of my favorite pedals.

@MAXDECAY

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

So glad I could help! It's a deep pedal but I find it very intuitive once you figure out the basics.

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.

Amazing vid. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these! It’s at the top of my wishlist

This is the best demo of MC I’ve seen so far. 👍🏻

Currently waiting for mine to arrive, thanks for showing how insanely beautiful this pedal can be 😃

A dream machine indeed... and you make it shine...

the most beautiful demo of a pedal i ever heard. some parts of that were really so amazing. been. I'm sold.

This is a fabulous demonstration. Thank you very much. I can’t wait til mine is shipped.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

You've deepened my appreciation of mine. Thank you for this. It's breathtakingly beautiful.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could do such a thing!

Great demo man! That was gorgeous.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Perfect demo!

Everything about this is amazing

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

Amazing, man! You killed it!

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy!

@johnpattee6563

3 жыл бұрын

We gotta see a PedalZone review of the Microcosm!

Okay i think ill be buying one of these. On the waiting list. Stoked.

This is amazing!! Great video!! Best way to showcase something like this!!

Incredibly beautiful music created here, while simultaneously learning about this amazing machine.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Very nicely done! Came for the pedal, stayed and subscribed for the lovely ambient vibes.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

Best video on this amazing (and quite tricky to learn) pedal

That’s wonderful! Thank you. 🙏

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.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words!

Amazing! Epic!

The best feature I’ve ever heard on any pedal

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

It rules.

@hijpot

4 жыл бұрын

You sold me man on this thing. Amazing work

Wonderful. And Inspiring. I'm ordering one.

Buenísimo loco 🙌🏽

best tutorial so far

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

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.

@chadb1176

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this comment! Checking out that album now and it seems like exactly what I need right now.

Excellent upload. Very inspiring and informative..........and your guitar reminds me so much of my old '61 strat.....

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! That's what it was inspired by :)

Very helpful, thank you

This is amazing! Great looking guitar as well!

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rikkousa

2 жыл бұрын

Just downloaded the video for practice…and subbed…can’t wait to see your catalog of content!

again. thank you! this is stunning!

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure - glad you liked it!

@luke631

4 жыл бұрын

@@MAXDECAY Hologram Microcosm or Chase Bliss Blooper?

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

@@luke631 Haven't tried Blooper yet, but I'm thoroughly enjoying Microcosm!

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

Mesmerizingly beautiful. I want one so bad... 😌

Extraordinary…dont know which I like the best, the lesson on how to use my Microcosom-or what Max Decay was creating with it.

love this!

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

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!

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

It's really amazing. Thanks for the sub. Going to be cranking more ZOIA videos out shortly.

Great video. This pedal can do so much before even considering the fact that it’s also a looper.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Exactly - so much in one box.

Mines getting here tomorrow!!!

@MAXDECAY

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Oh sick this is exactly the kind of thing I wanted to do with this pedal - thanks for this vid man

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! It is very intuitive and rewarding.

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 awesome. Sounds like sections of an album called Planetary Unfoldings by Michael Stearns using a Serge Modular. Beyond cool.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I'll have to check that out!

Damn 😳 ....so awesome

Just ordered it :)

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Niiice!

That was really good. Sold. I gotta get this pedal asap! :D

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I believe they have some slots open for ordering right now, but not sure how long that'll last!

@jurimusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@MAXDECAY I made the order last night. Let's see where this pedal takes me..

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

@@jurimusic Let me know how it goes!

@jurimusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

This might just do everything I use my zoia for but in a much more useable interface. Thank you for this video.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

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!

@waltersmetak

4 жыл бұрын

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!

@Alex-ci1nt

4 жыл бұрын

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.

I just ordered mine. i hope i can make it sound as good as you..

I really want this pedal.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Highly, highly recommended

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.

@MAXDECAY

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, glad it's working out for you! My pleasure!

Wow wtf amazing

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

studbagl 👍

I can't wait for mine to arrive, memorial day weekend pushed mine back a couple days.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Albert Martinez hope you enjoy it!

@gatorgoforth3097

4 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy one? I can’t find them.

@CrownedTerror

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

@@gatorgoforth3097 They are now sold out. You can submit your email on the Hologram Electronics website to be notified when they are in stock.

holy fuck. this one convinced me. im buying this thing.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Haha glad I could help!

insane.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

It really is

Is there a way to trigger (start/stop) the looper with an external foot-switch?

How in all that is holy do you only have 2.25k subs?

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?

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

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.

I can´t get those bells alike sounds out of mine.... any tips?

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?

Is there a way to play over your effect loops with just the regular guitar sound?

wow

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?

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Can this also do boring looping like a tc ditto if I just like to try layering some ideas.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Sure can! You would just switch it to the Looper Only mode.

Nice, how deep is it as a looper?, I'm thinking of selling an aeros for this

hrm... gonna have to see what i can sell for this one.... what a dream machine

@MAXDECAY

2 жыл бұрын

Haha totally worth it.

Sup dude. Great great channel. Lovely playing. Nice pink strat. Excellent production values. Have thee ein bandcamp? Big greets from Berlin xxx

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thank you very much. I do have a Bandcamp, which I really need to upload to more often. maxdecay.bandcamp.com

@conradclipper

3 жыл бұрын

@@MAXDECAY Listening now mmmm nice

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

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Bummer! Yes, you can save your loops - up to 16 of them.

@strangesevin

4 жыл бұрын

I'll post somthihg when I get into I enjoy your work

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

@@strangesevin Cool, I'd love to see what you do with it.

@strangesevin

4 жыл бұрын

I'll let you know when I post it still workin too much no time yet

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

@@strangesevin I understand

✨🎸✨

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Rock on Tiny Guy!

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.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@boylebro1991

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Not sure if you've used the Blooper, but do you think this would be able to replace it on a board?

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

I have not but would love to try one out!

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

4 жыл бұрын

Good question. I've only stored a couple so I haven't run into that. Does it not say in the manual?

@strangesevin

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@strangesevin

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

@@strangesevin Sounds great - I'll have to listen to the whole thing tomorrow. Yes, lots to discover!

Amazing. Deciding between the Zoia and the Microcosm - which inspires you the most?

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kidfromfrance

3 жыл бұрын

@@MAXDECAY Thanks for the response - also thanks for the detailed gear breakdown with links. Just subscribed 👍

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

@@kidfromfrance Appreciate ya!

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.

Nice jam!! I considering to get microcosm or zoia. Do you think zoia can create the sound like microcosm?

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ZOIA can do a lot of the sounds that Microcosm does, yes. It will just take some more effort to get there.

@me.113

3 жыл бұрын

@@MAXDECAY Many thanks 🙏

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

@@me.113 You got it!

Would you get this or the Zoia first? I'm into lofi, synthwave and house/jazz. Cheers tyvm.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@danielreizinger548

3 жыл бұрын

@@MAXDECAY very helpful thank you!

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielreizinger548 My pleasure!

sounds like Devin Townsends Chill mixes

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I'll have to check that out.

When I appear to save a loop, and then unplug and move the pedal, the loops are gone ?! Are the loops ephemeral without power?

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

Mine stay after a power cycle. Are you sure you're going through the full process of saving them?

@jasonwardon

4 жыл бұрын

I re-watched your video and realized I had missed holding down the selector knob after selecting the desired user bank. Thanks so much!

@MAXDECAY

4 жыл бұрын

@@jasonwardon Oh drat! Glad you got it figured 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.

@MAXDECAY

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@martronimous5607

2 жыл бұрын

@@MAXDECAY I'll try it!! thanks!

WTH was happening at 12:15??

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

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.

damn that guitar is sexy. what is it? looks like a custom job?

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

Parts guitar! Warmoth neck, nitro finished body, hand wound pickups, etc.

How unpredictable is this pedal?

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

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.

It's such an amazing pedal, however, I really dislike these wobbly knobs.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

It's a special one. In what way are your knobs wobbly? I haven't ever had that happen with mine.

@danielleinad6019

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@MAXDECAY

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielleinad6019 Strange! And I'm assuming you've tried tightening the small set screw?

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