Korg recently introduced the Volca Kick, a new member in the Volca series of synths, a drum machine with a 16-step sequencer and analog oscillator. Its capable of generating percussive sounds from kick drum to kick bass.
Korg Volca Series: Overview
The Korg Volca series of analog synthesizers (used for EDM production) currently include the Volca Keys (Analogue Loop Synth), the Volca Bass (Analogue Bass Machine) and the Volca Beats (Analogue Rhythm Machine).
Here’s what makes these popular analog synths.
- Each of these come with built-in sequencers.
- You can connect multiple ‘volcas’ via the vintage-style sync in/out, and with your favorite DAW software or to a MIDI keyboard via MIDI In.
- These have one-touch variations and time divisions to make on-the-fly changes to a pattern.
- Its portable and capable of running on batteries (also works on AC adaptor)
- Built-in speakers allow you to use the synthesizer anywhere and anytime (it also has headphone mini jack).
- Use it for performance or in the studio
KORG Volca Keys
Korg Volca Keys & Strymon Bluesky
KORG Volca Kick
Watch: Korg volca kick Introduction video
The new Korg Volca Kick will be available in the market from October on-wards. You can read more at the Korg website for details.
KORG Volca Beats
The sounds on the KORG volca beats are all pre-set. However they’re all pretty decent, and you can change paramters like their pitch, delay etc. You can also plug the ‘out’ of the instrument directly in the mic input of your computer, or into the “in” of a sound card.
Korg Volca Series: Buying Links
Buy Korg Volca Series gear on zZounds.
- Korg Volca Keys Analog Loop Synthesizer
- Korg Volca Beats Analog Rhythm Machine
- Korg volca fm Digital FM Synthesizer
- Korg volca kick Bass Drum Synthesizer
- Korg Volca Sample Digital Sample Sequencer
- Korg Volca Bass Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer
- Korg AC Adapter for Volca Series (9v DC, 1700ma Center Positive)
- Decksaver Korg Volca Series Cover
Checkout more Korg synths here.
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