Of course a bunch of youtube vids for these new items showed up at the same time. Have to say yours is the most inspiring! Thanks Cuckoo!

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dmaifred

2 жыл бұрын

Should just have Cuckoo playing on every radio in Europe and no one would be fighting. They would just chill.

@davidzubek5035

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmaifred No hate for cuckoo but i doubt it

@francescocucchi5686

2 жыл бұрын

It really is ❤️‍🔥🙏🏻

Very cute. I can't get enough of these small synths. I don't buy many of them, but I do really like the concept. The more people who get into synthesis, the better the world will be as far as I see it. Roland out there making synths for the everyman. Teenage Engineering found their hardware to not be expensive enough to exclude the poor, so they went the other route :D Everyone gets something.

I like how even with dead simple boxes like this the music still sounds distinctly cuckoo

Nice, feels like you understood the performance value of these machines.

They seem like pretty capable units. I’m interested in their adding two channels of class-compliant USB i/o; A few of these, plus a couple Volcas or similar, and you’d have a super capable battery-powered setup, including a USB interface …

These appear to be one hell of a good kit for someone like me looking to learn the ropes and get started. Perhaps a good step after messing with some PO's I've got.

@maxpowers2908

2 жыл бұрын

Yea but if I were you, I'd get a grove box. It's so much easier to manage if you're just starting out. I made the mistake of getting independent units only to use my groove box stuff more than anything

@LomaGnome

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxpowers2908 I took your advice, I ended up with a Digitakt and Digitone both of which have some serious creative juices flowing. Thanks!

Incredible. Your talent shines through whatever you touch.

Yours hands down is the best creative review of these so far, awesome.

100% Cuckoo :) I love how you just mess around for a bit and instantly get such a nice groove going. Amazing vid. Didn't see these guys coming. They sound great!

came for the synths stayed for the sick tunes yo...you didn't have to go so hard, but you did. and we thank you

If roland makes now a new sampler compact like that will be killer.

@SeanRaine

2 жыл бұрын

the sp 404 mk2

@Dt3kno

2 жыл бұрын

@@SeanRainenot bad but it too big should stay same size as the Aira compact.

@rorz999

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dt3kno The 404 MK2 is not that big lol it's actually pretty small

@va941

2 жыл бұрын

Dont think they want to cannibalize on their sp sells.

@billypilgrim1

2 жыл бұрын

They've been making small samplers for decades

I use this gear and I get trance or drum and bass sounds, Cuckoo uses them and he gets his usual Elektron Cuckoo sounds. 🤣 Go Cuckoo. Those saying the gear is mediocre... sure it's not a Digitakt but it's not trying to be. Every evening I'll grab these for decompressing from a day of work. They're no thinking sounds and rhythms. Great way to unwind. I tend to reach for these just for inspiration and ideas before jumping on a Deluge or MPC. They're great fun. They make music just fun - our digital gear head version of a play guitar for muso types.

Honestly, that vocoder doesn’t seem to shabby. Seems like it could be mixed in a lot of different ways. I was put off by the new Casio vocal keyboard synth-but this feels fulfilling. For performances and jams, I could probably get a lot more real estate combined with sampler and synths on the fly.

Sold on the E4!! Hope it comes in stock soon 🥹🥹

Begun the mini desktop synth wars have.

Way better demonstration than Roland's video! These things blow most of the competition out of the water.

Cuckoo is like warranty on content value

Somehow, Cuckoo, everything you play, from small boxes to the high end Elektron stuff "sounds like Cuckoo"!! Nice demo. Thanks for doing it. Peace 🙂

I understand why many people will use these to produce Acid and other EDM stuff, but I LOVE it when they're used for other unique styles like this. They are definitely not limited to acid house that's for sure!!

The one that gave you a smile was the J-6. The least straight forward seemed to be the E-4. The the most straight forward was the T-8. Thanks for sharing!

These look rather interesting. I've a feeling the Vocoder is going to become a favorite among the DJ community!

@phillipmarnik

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking of doing!

Superb demo.

the new roland volcas !

It's about time Roland entered the affordable/beginner market. It'll be interesting to see how these compare/compliment the Volca and Liven instruments.

Buddy can make anything sound good.

I'm looking forward to some electronic punk coming from people using these small boxes.... They seem perfect for a couple of people to get a set-up going and producing something pleasing for all.

I hope to see a bunch of these out these in the wild playing with volcas.

Sure the best demo of these tiny devices. Out of the standard KickX4.

OMG what? How did I not know about these? It's like Boutique crossbreed w/Volca? Passing on the 8 since I already got a TR-8 AND 08... Also already have a VT-3. So yeah looks like I can finally afford to enter Juno territory! Cool it seems similar in concept to my Omnichord!!!

Love the track you made!!

Cool stuff! 🙂 Looks like Roland want a take on the Korg Volca market? Love the sounds of the J6!

very nice jam. They sound great

I come from loopop's review and the difference is huge xD. Loopop is like a boring instructions book and Cuckoo like the arcade attract mode. Having lots of fun with your work, thanks Cuckoo.

@castelmau

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me, with opposite outcome. After Loopop I knew all, after here just a headache...

@d3tuned378

2 жыл бұрын

@@castelmau A headache from listenable, soft synth music? Sounds like the music wasn't the problem. Might wanna see a doctor.

amazement ... im gonna ditch my mpc one because i dont get along with the workflow and get these instead. back to basics for less money!

Tr6s costs double but it’s definitely a better portable aira machine for this setup instead of the t8

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

It’s much more advanced for sure. But sometimes easy and friendly is a nice way to start out.

@jcchaconjr

2 жыл бұрын

Of course the TR-6S is a more well rounded machine in comparison, but the fact that the T-8 is half the price lowers that level of entry for a beginner. You can't overlook that the menu dives of the 6S make it a little daunting for someone new. I personally think that the simplified approach of these devices makes them a little more welcoming. This is not a device intended for you and me, but I think that it's right up the alley of a newcomer just discovering Music Production. I can only imagine what these would have cost, were it not for the current global situation.

@tstr02nl

2 жыл бұрын

I have had my tr 6s for a month now and im getting used to it, but I think it would be a killer.combo with the j6. Is fhere anything available like the j6 that could work as well as the j6 for around the same price?

@rorz999

2 жыл бұрын

@@jcchaconjr Yeah but since the TR-6S has been out for a couple of years now, you can get near mint second-hand units for not much more than the T-8, which nobody is selling second-hand yet. However, I have a TR-6S and I'm still getting the T-8. The T-8 will be that machine that I take with me wherever I go so that I can have a jam during my lunch break and so on. The TR-6S is more of a serious studio machine for me (I'll probably swap it out for a TR-8S once I have more space)

WOW! Straight out the box they Sorta sounds a bit like Erlend Øye - Ghost Trains😜😮🥰 One of my fav trax of his early output. Good show old chap😘😘

These look great. Some awesome sounds and possibilities

Ordered the et4. Needed a vocal transformer for awhile.

Hi! Did you tried to use T-8 as master via Midi with any other synth? I tried to send bass to Uno and Microfreak. And its not working.... May be you can explain this problem?

Question do you know how to connect E 4, J 6, T 8 and S 1 together so that you can control at least the tempo on T 8?

I may be selling my Volcas and use the money for these. The sound is very pleasing.

Can anyone tell me what cable I need to connect this to the usb port of the roland Mx 1? ( and if that is even possible?)

Great video and you've made them sound, well, Cuckoo 😁. Excellent demonstration.

This just makes me want to use my verselab. I want all 3 in a Voltron case

are they the same size footprint as volca?

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

Very similar size. I haven’t compared them. But they feel slightly slimmer and lighter than the Volca.

Hi I like your videos very much I always watch them, I was looking to buy or a roland aira t8 or korg volca drum what is your opinion 👍

that brass sounds really silky.

That was fantastic, thank you!!

that 1:15-1:16👍 nice tones

Very nice! Is it possible to change T8 patterns with a footswitch? If yes, can anyone recommend one and explain how to set it up?

Can’t wait to get them!

HI Very help video. What cables to you need to connect the T-8 and the J-6? Thanks!

hi, I cant seem to create my own riffs. style and variation turned off but every time I play my own sequences in (live finger playing) the j-6 just plays a chord on every bar with the chords ive played but not the rhythm I create. none of what I record live plays back. any ideas of what im doing wrong

These are all so cool in my opinion, but I especially have been waiting for something like the vocal one for quite a while now! I love the idea of being able to do vocal effects over my tracks live! I wonder how long it will take Korg to R&D something up for a new Volca?~🤔

Genial e visto algo similar en el último video de R.K.C... estos equipos tienen un sonido bastante agradable LIKE sin duda.🎹👍

I love the vocal processor tho

Wow haha basically skinny puppy in your pocket! love it

@dmaifred

2 жыл бұрын

?? My favourite band in 80s/90s growing up in Van.

Thanks for trying these

finally something really good looking

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the friendliest looking hardware ever from Roland?

Do you know if you can send one midi note in from an external device and trigger a chord in chord mode?

Is the J-6 transposable over midi? I have a couple TB-3's and they are not, so I suspect that the J6 is not. Which would be so, so disapointing.

Uao. Smells like Radiohead ✨ How you change the pattern on the Juno at 06:43?

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. When synced over MIDI the pattern change on the T carries over to the J.

The next 3 need to include a USB class compliant mixer with stereo speakers that are amplified. What I mean is, it has 6 USB-C connections that are USB audio class compliant. It can pull the audio off that connection and mix it with other audio that came in through USB class compliant connections. It can mix all 6 channels (think 1010BlueBox but with USB audio class compliance). They need to make a sampler for this line (think SP404 but scaled down, so… SP202 mkII, and yes, configured vertically). The third could be an SH or a Jupiter.

Something for my wish list ❤️

How much time you spend to prepare this minilive?

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

I spent a day learning the devices. And then this was recorded over the span of around 2 hours the next day.

That's dope!

Amazing

If you ask me they're a couple years late. N why didn't they miniaturize the 808?

never gona give you up

These are fun, and the sound quality far exceeds the Korg equivalents.

Great video as always 🎉

Roland needed something that competes with the entry level po’s and volca. I hope they’re sub 200$

@duster8373

2 жыл бұрын

$199

My poor wallet. Lol

Look-wise they seem a bit fiddly and uninspiring, but it’s probably just because you’ve got us used to Elektron & TE gear on this channel 😉

lol you make these things look too effortless, some of us don't have your talent you know!!!

Someone, please help me out! I like to incorporate the E-4 Voice Tweaker into my live set: I will use it for occasional singing, but the problem is that I can't sing for shit. Is the autotune strong enough for it to hold pitch? Peace !

Can you plug a midi keyboard to the j6?

Oh!!! They are so cool

I'm a nut for miniatures anyway and this/these are delightfully ridiculous 😵‍💫 Thanx

In short, these are nice! Spoken like a true Gee 🤘🏾

Very very good job

Question about the E-4… Does it react to CC messages? I couldn’t find any info on the Roland site regarding that.

@hansmeiser1200

2 жыл бұрын

only PC (Programm Change)

Am just thinking...199€ a pop for these....that's makes it 600 for the set....wich is exactly the price of an Mpc1..................................or take a 100€ bill off and you have a polyend tracker on your desk.................

What's the release date for these I literally seen all these videos come out this morning around 2: 00am but not available

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

On Thomann it says in stock in 1-2 weeks. If they’re confident enough to write it, it’s probably based on a real estimate.

you demos are absolutely beautiful as always 😘

You're a legend!

Is it small enough?

Like em more than Volcas. Somehow look sturdier and sound not bad at all. And amazing jam and review as usual 😊

I could spend all of my money on Roland and be happy

Wow really wonderful 💘

These things don’t help my gear acquisition syndrome. Built in battery is bangin.

@88Fitzy88

2 жыл бұрын

Haha i had just told myself i was done buying gear and then this video dropped

I so enjoy your videos and music! I’m just beginning my synth journey. I have a Korg Minilogue, and I am looking to add either the Volca Fm2 or Aira J-6. Would you be able to make a recommendation based on ease of use for this newbie? Thanks!

kind of one JDXI split into three

OP-1 Field next?

if they can find the chips to make those they will sell like crazy

No lights flashing in sync from the units during the jam? mmmm...

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a dot on the screen signalling incoming sync signal.

🔥🔥🔥

if you just can keep one of the three ?

@truecuckoo

2 жыл бұрын

Me personally would go for the chord. Mostly because it’s so different. And I always like a challenge. But it’s always up to everyone to decide for themselves.

@gorgeluis

Жыл бұрын

I got the J6 and T8, the T8 is a great standalone unit, you just connect your headphones and nothing else and about are already jamming everywhere, however I think the J6 is the most useful and could bring a lot of value as a sequencer paired with other hardware, and on its own it's also not bad, sounds great and is too simple to use and too fun.

Hella fun

all you need now is the S-1 for some sizzling leads