Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hello. This is a new series called "Cuckoo Recommends". First up is MIDI Controllers. For the most part my instruments don't require MIDI controllers. But when they do, it's really great to have some compact controllers ready to go. Here are my top 4 MIDI controllers that I swear by.

Afilliate Links:
Faderfox EC4. I love the nerdy vibe.
cuckoos.link/ec4-thomann
cuckoos.link/ec4-perfectcircuit

Arturia Keystep 37. It's my go-to. Using it every time I need a keyboard.
cuckoos.link/keystep37-thomann
cuckoos.link/keystep37-perfectcircuit
cuckoos.link/keystep37-patchwerks

Arturia Keystep: Before the 37, this was my go-to. It's more compact. Great.
cuckoos.link/keystep-thomann
cuckoos.link/keystep-patchwerks
cuckoos.link/keystep-perfectcircuit

Novation Launch Control XL: My go-to for touring. Rugged, and dependable. Designed for touring. I've used this for controlling visuals, for hundreds of shows in my previous career. It has never let me down.
cuckoos.link/launchcontrolxl-thomann
cuckoos.link/launchcontrolxl-patchwerks
cuckoos.link/launchcontrolxl-perfectcircuit

Embodme Erae Touch: This is a new era of controllers! I love this! You can be really creative with your layouts, and it's incredibly responsive, and looks great on stage.
Purchase directly from manufacturer with my 10% discount code: ERAE-CUCKOO10:
embodme.com/erae-touch
cuckoos.link/eraetouch-perfectcircuit

Support me here: patreon.com/cuckoomusic
My online store: store.truecuckoo.com
My record store: https://tigernet.no/artist/931457-true-cuckoo
Instagram: instagram.com/truecuckoo

Check my recommended gear affiliate page:
cuckoos.link/recommended