Hologram Microcosm for making beats / How to NOT make ambient soundscapes

A while ago Hologram Electronics sent me their Microcosm pedal to check out. It's obviously great for creating lush pads and ambient soundscapes, but it packs more than that. In this clip I'll go through my favourite sound design tricks for making beats with it. Can't fight the GAS anymore? Here's all my favorite gear: https://thmn.to/thocf/d2hw9pqzcp 00:00 Intro 00:56 Gliding chords 02:22 Instant vocal chops 04:09 Melodic background fills 05:02 Spiced up drums 06:15 Pitch-shifted delays 07:40 Buildup plucks