True Cuckoo Meets Vorimo Engineering: Groovebox Mayhem at Superbooth 26

Superbooth 26 is the kind of place where synth dreams get weird, and this year, True Cuckoo zeroed in on a tiny booth with a big idea: Vorimo Engineering’s first groovebox. The device immediately catches the eye with a design that’s more seductive than a warehouse rave at 3am. But don’t be fooled by the looks—there’s more going on under the hood than just a pretty face.

The creator dubs it the “sexy box,” and honestly, it’s not just marketing bravado. Even as a raw prototype, it’s got the kind of presence that makes you want to poke, prod, and maybe even take it home. Cuckoo’s curiosity is piqued, and for good reason: this box promises not just instant gratification, but also some hidden tricks for the nerds lurking in every corner of Superbooth.

Now for the party trick: voice-to-MIDI. Hum, sing, or mumble into the device and it spits out MIDI notes, letting your voice become the lead instrument. Forget about fiddling with tiny keys—just use your pipes and let the groovebox do the translating. It’s a creative twist that’s already turning heads at Superbooth, and honestly, it’s the kind of feature that could spark a whole new wave of weird jams. If you want to see how wild this gets in action, you’ll have to watch the video—words don’t do the chaos justice.

Let’s not sugar-coat it: this thing is still in the oven. The developer admits it’s just two months old, and some features—like voice pitch tracking—are still a bit wobbly. There’s a whiff of chaos, but that’s half the fun with early gear. If you’re expecting perfection, look elsewhere. But if you like living on the edge of firmware updates, you’ll feel right at home.

What’s refreshing is the honesty and hustle behind the project. The creator’s got business chops and a clear vision, and he’s already roped in help to push the groovebox from scrappy prototype to finished product. The promise? By the next Superbooth, we might be looking at a fully realised sonic street weapon. Fingers crossed, but don’t bet your rent money just yet.