True Cuckoo Spins the Korg Handytraxx Play into Vinyl Mayhem

True Cuckoo kicks off the video with an introduction as friendly as an old dancehall mate, waving his vinyls like he’s got the latest rave anthems. This is no regular vinyl player though, it’s the Korg Handytraxx Play. Portable, battery-powered, and infused with features like a looper and DJ filters that could rival a weekend in Ibiza. Cuckoo’s enthusiasm is palpable as he boasts its multifunctionality beyond just spinning vinyl. Typical of True Cuckoo, he’s not just spinning discs, he’s spinning narratives, weaving practicality with his unique charm. His introduction paints a picture, not of a parade of sound, but of a festival right in your living room.

Time for the main act—spinning that wax! Immediately, Cuckoo’s excitement is as infectious as catching bass at a warehouse rave. Adjusting speeds like a seasoned DJ, he showcases how the Handytraxx operates. There’s an unfiltered joy in his approach, with a pitch control and resonance filters that transform tracks into something quite monstrous. Still, he’s not blind to the needle and cartridge’s limitations, mentioning their lightweight nature might make them jumpy on bass-heavy records. It’s a tricky dance, but one he’s eager to tackle. The way he relishes the different filter types, it’s clear he’s not just a spectator but a player in the sonic madness.

Cuckoo ventures into the territory of looping and mixing like he’s engineering a chaotic soundscape at an illegal rave. With his demonstration, he turns the Handytraxx into an experimental playground, juggling loops and delays like a mad scientist in a sonic laboratory. It’s all about the transitions here, blending loops with vinyl playback for seamless transitions between tracks. He explores the fader and headphone outputs with the precision of a DJ managing a set at Glastonbury. His delight is palpable as he finds new ways to exploit the Handytraxx, proving its capabilities are limited only by one’s imagination. Cuckoo’s blend of technical prowess and unabashed creativity reels you in, making it impossible not to share his enthusiasm.

In what feels like a heady encore, True Cuckoo wraps up his musical escapade with reflections as warm and fuzzy as a pub chock-full of mates. He lauds the Handytraxx for its inspirational qualities, pushing him into new artistic territories. The message: it may not be top-notch in terms of sound quality, but its playfulness and creative potential are unmatched. He dreams aloud of a possible Cuckoo bundle, reflecting on his desire to share this portable joy with the world. Much like the punk ethos, it’s not about perfection but passion and expression, and True Cuckoo delivers both in spades.