What's new with the Volca fm 2?
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Hello. I love the Volca fm and I love the Volca fm 2 with the little, but very tasty improvements. Here's a little song writing session for you.
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As great as the FM2 appears to be, this video was a reminder that I don't need new gear, I need to learn songwriting skills!
Thank you 🙏🏼 I think it’s an important message. Music is more important than gear.
A reminder for us all.
The best thing that got me to the next level musically was an acoustic piano. I never thought it would make such a drastic improvement
your "little improvised" song was deeply touching. im sitting here at 4am with tears in my eyes. Tears of love, happienes, warmth, trust and a huge amount of melancholy. Thank you
Any links yo listen full song?
What on earth are you on?! I wouldn't mind some! 😅
I'm so impressed with how little this man needs to inspire others like me. A volca and a drum machine is all Cuckoo needs to make great music!
💕 thank you for so much, Jay 🙏🏼
6 voice polyphony single-handedly makes it so much more useful. The 3 voice limitation is a big part of why I sold it originally despite the massive sonic potential.
Reverb definitely smooths out some of the harsher fm sounds as well.
Another one that didn't know there was a Volca FM 2. 64 patches and 6 voice polyphony are welcome additions. What's great about this getting a refresh is that v1 is not obsolete. It can be a dedicated bass FM bass synth.
Seriously, that bass preset on the volca 1 is something i use all the time. So useful!
Thank you for giving me a reason to buy another one
Whoa! I saw Loopop uploaded his video and during it I went "Cuckoo absolutely loved the Volca FM, can't wait for him to grab one of these in May and push it." ..... and YOU ALREADY HAVE IT.
4:40 yeah we want you to finish the song!!
Thank you Michael 🙏🏼
@@truecuckoo Ditto!
Volca FM 2 with midi out and 6 voices??!?!?!? Rad!!
That's so cool! Your first Volca FM video actually got me starting on my synth journey, I had so much fun with this thing
wasup aldo i'm a fan
@@hunterfoxen Aww
great showcase! the extra voices make this thing a no-brainer
I didn't even know a second FM dropped
I'm quite excited for the expansion and polyphony
You heard it here first :D The expanded polyphony is making a big difference.
It dropped 5 minutes ago. All your favourite UA-camrs are posting reviews simultaneously.
Your first Volca FM Mega tutorial was incredibly helpful to me, let me thank you for all your quality content, it is always so inspiring!
Regards from Argentina!
Love the fm vibes and also the roland drum machine :) A great combo indeed , and of course your voice played a big role too ! Continue to make more great music , love it
Thank you for the review / reveal and song Cuckoo. It’s always a pleasure to check out your videos. 👍🏼
That song was amazing! thanks - exactly the song I needed today.
Your jam was really good, man.
Really enjoying your improvised songs/sketches. I’m always so impressed.
different velocity when we play the keyboard is ALL in a FM synth. Expression, inspiration.
this song needs a bandcamp ;)
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Brilliant song and performance
Dude. You’re so on point it’s crazy. Keep living your best life my brotha, thank you for the endless inspiration. Beautiful song
Really nice song loved the feeling changes throughout the song and restraint on the arrangement. You're a really good composer, period!
Wow…so talented. I wish I could come out with voice melodies like that. Love the feeling you bring into what you compose. 💛
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Most waitable feature for me - polyphony more than 3 voices!
Great video as alway! I really love the song you started in this. I think the minimalist sound of these two instruments and your voice really works with the lyrics. Bring it into your next album! ❤️
I just bought the Yamaha Reface DX, but this is still on my wish list. You can never have too much FM 😄. Sounds really great and what a really nice song you composed. Love your voice. Wish I could sing like that. I tried recording my voice once and thought it sounded nice till I replayed the track and was shocked! Haha 😂
Really diggin' the groove you have going on here. Nice showcase for the little box.
I expect that you pull out a video with the Volca Fm2 driving a NTS-1 via the FM 2 midi out. It seems that NOBODY has made a video yet on the Midi out awesomeness Korg has finally donated us mortals... Cheerz! You showed Midi clock out!!! I Knew it!!! Great Coockoo!! Feels like a subway jam also!!! Hats full!!! Increibles!!
Great vocals and lyrical content. The sounds truly inspire. Love the possibilities you explored with the volca. This is definitely a tune you need to write in full and possibly imagine a surreal video compliment to bring the song full circle. 🧡🔥✌😍👍🔥🧡
❤️🙏🏼 thank you!
@@truecuckoo yes, FINISH HIM 😎
And once again a super lovely song from you! Great sounds and the melody is sweetly haunting. Bass is perfect.
Seriously liking the vibe you got going here.
A quite awesome machine! Just clicked in to see how it sounded. Ended up hearing a beautiful song! I really like it. Yes, finish it and release it. So glad you are sharing your journey!!
Very nice lyrics.
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Immediately subbed after seeing your intro. No regrets after seeing you start that song! Awesome.
Lovely track 'sketch', sounded already sooo good in its rawness. Love the sound engine of the FM so much, and it was you who sold me on it like two years ago, thanks for that :)
Although Microfreak has become my go-to polyphonic synth, I still use the FM super often, especially for sub bass. It sounds sooo thick and the evolving character of the FM is real cool.
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wow, been debating about getting a yamaha dx, stumbled into this this morning, and geez, what tasty and heartfelt songwriting! the sounds of the volca are nice! and i really feel these lyrics! much love cuckoo
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Cuckoo the performance was absolutely beautiful , please do finish it
I love your videos and your music. Although you don't usually go for what I'd normally prefer, your music always feel so sincere and naked
This is so cool!! I always knew VolcaFM had some punch packed into it!
Love the song! Need this on my commuting playlist✨
Brother, i love all your content, you inspire !
amazing presentation and such a great, pristine voice! not to mention the profound lyrics
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I can understand it why you might want/need the Volca FM2, if you need a portable FM synth with keyboard level polyphony. But if you're just using the Volca FM for mucking around, basslines and such, the original is still pretty good (and has full sized MIDI in!)
Nice song. You're the only one to use the midi out on this machine. I wish you good continuation.
Very nice. Not sure I'll rush out to sell my original, but may upgrade at some point. Love the composition too. Nice to see the process of composing and adding lyrics.
Wonderful as usual. So much talent. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome stuff as always! Those tones are just gorgeous! Great lyrics too ^-^
Hi Cuckoo, I loved this “quick sketch”. It really has an addictive hook. Please keep them coming. THU
I really enjoyed this super chill jam!
this was really dope ....enjoyed the lyrics and everything, especially that bass
True Cuckoo and David Elsewhere - 2 artists that I enjoy without fail. Thank you ❤
To be praised bunched together with David Elsewhere is a true honour!! I love watching him move! ❤️🙏🏼😭
Omg! Excellent 👌 I was hoping korg would do this one day but keep the beautiful aesthetics and that new green screen is the truth! We can make some serious ambient now.
DANG those stock patches are pretty inviting and you cooked up a nice jam right off! You can really hear the benefit that the additional voices add. The patches have more dimension...very cool!
Yeah the new factory presets are actually very good! But for my own song I ended up using my own patch.
Oooh. It's a proper synth now, with 6 voices. I might get rid of my TX7. I hate using aPC to program it.
Wow, Mr True Cuckoo! That's some beautiful song writing there. Nice sounds & lovely voice. Reminds me a bit of Erlend Oye! ❤
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the review/demo. BUT! your song stole the show for me. It was really heart felt. Well done and thanks
Thanks! Great video/demo, very refreshing and beautiful music!
Love the tune you came up with!
Lovely tune my friend. You could make anything sound good ❤️
Wowwwww that sounds great!
Long awaited reunion of the volca fm and the Cuckoo....yes finish the song please and if possible, put it on Bandcamp? Those drums were a perfect companion. I don't have one of those but hoping I can make a similar kit with the volca drum and a Boss Dr-3 . Thankyou
Love this you have a great voice as well as awesome synth skills!
I got as far as “DX7 sound engine compatibility” before searching for somewhere in the UK that has them in stock, oh well will have to wait. Beautiful gentle song with your style stamped all over it.
Thanks mate! Yeah they’ll come available in stores shortly I bet. If the launch is today, and stock of the old Volca FM is more or less empty everywhere, I’m expecting stock of the new one to be imminent.
Brilliant beast!!! 🔥🔥🔥 (as always, I’m sold!)
that beat was amazing and with the lyrics, bro.
Wow. What a great song! I loved that
Cool review and song, stay awesome.
The volca fm and cuckoo are just like bread & butter 🧈
Loving the impulsivity to just start writing lyrics in the middle of the video! Now you definitely jumped up to the top of youtube reviewers in my book 🙏🏻🫡
Can you do a tutorial on how you made those sound FX with your face in the intro?
PS - very nice angle, enjoyed the music making.
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Haha
I did some investigation and, upon slowing down the footage, come to the conclusion after extensive viewing, the acceleration of the devices through the air gives the sound of molecules being excited when Cuckoo's lips move.
I don't know, I am still waiting for forensics audio dept to get back to me.
Doppler FM in the house!!!
@@dankeplace No shit! They JUST NOW got back to me concerning the noises you make when fingering your anus to Bob Hope.
Getting a Barbarossa vibe from the track, really digging it !
3:15 Holy moly that put me right up on my seat.
Nice sound✨
So refreshing .... Thanx Cukcoo 😘
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Beautiful song. Your a great song writer
You have a great voice!
Love that song sooo much. I feel the lyrics. :)
Yeah…um yeah! Awesome demo bro!
Lovely, thank you Cuckoo
Very touching song, might really be worth finishing it. Great content as usual.
Thanks mate 🙏🏼
Nice chill jam man, gj! 👾🫶🏻👾
awesome tune man, love the lyrics too yes finish the track add the microfreak maybe ❤
Really great!
That is such a good song!
Great video. Loved your song and yes would love for you to finish it. :)
I literally just got the original 28 days ago
My timing has always sucked lol
Very beautiful! 😭😍thanks Cuckoo!
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beautiful song
Dang.... inspired! Really great. Thanks!
Fantastic! Bravo!
Excellent! Great Work!
Top class as always....
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ok but those plaid-esque chord changes at 10:18 are reallllly doing it for me
I love the change to blue
Mother of god. Never have I ever been so grateful for suffering decision paralysis. This is amazing.
super nice song!
Those green LEDs are calling my name🤤
Lovely
I’m not going to splash out on another volca fm but this song makes me want to dig my old volca fm out and plug it into some guitar reverb. I never did really learn it properly as an instrument. At the time I found the built in keyboard too frustrating. Next I’ll check out the tutorial video and maybe give it the device another chance.
cool jam ! Def would be ok hearing a full song version. i forget how volca fm has some really nice sounds inside but i can hear some of those here for sure.
YES! Something was telling me to hold of on buying the original, and then this drops? PERFECT. Gonna have to wait a few pay periods but this is in my sights now. :D
Also, Cuckoo + Tame Impala could be the new Lennon/McCartney. Let it happen..? :P