Analog bassline synthesizer with ribbon controller, 16step sequencer, 3 x selftuning oscillators, slide function, midi input, and sync io. I wont go into too many details here about all their capabilities. The sequencer on the volca is limited to 16 steps, though you can make longer sequences by using it as a sound module sequencing from your daw. It squelches and belches through vacuum tubes to distinguish the volca nubasss sound from the average acidbass synthesizer, korg has its nutube vacuumtube technology for first but likely not the last time. Instant editing via the intuitive user interface lets you cutmixslice your loops on the fly to create powerful buildups that will transform your dance track. Its sequencer also features the crucial transpose, accent, and slides functions for making authentic acidbass patterns. The korg volca bass is an agressive analog bass machine with 3x analog oscillators, step sequencer, self tuning, and built in speaker for a compete playanywhere option. There are a few different models in the lineup, including an analog drum machine volca beats, synth volca keys and bass machine volca bass, as well as a digital sample sequencer, the volca sample. The j74 volcacontrol package provides you with editors and control surfaces for the korg volca keys, bass and beats. Its a powerful addition to any existing volca setup, or simply on its own. These powerful and funtouse trueanalog devices deliver a diverse array of fat sounds that can be. Realtime recording is possible and bass has a fully editable step record. Third party apps volca sample digital sample sequencer. The tools give parameter control, preset storage and modulation capabilities to all native midi parameters while adding a bunch of new features for synthesis and performance, such as.
The sequencer on the volca is limited to 16 steps, though you can make longer sequences by using it as a sound modulesequencing from your daw. This software enhances the usability of the volca sample and extends its functionality, further widening the world of the volca sample in valuable ways. Best of all youve got midi and sync io, making it easy to integrate the korg volca bass with the rest of your gear. Look at the korg volca bass analog synthesizer like its an ultraaffordable 303 bassline synth except its actually pretty easy to program.
The ability to automate parameters on the synth is lovely, and with the volca keys. So when you stop playing, the synth stops right away. For all its popularity, however, the dx7 was notoriously difficult to program and edit. Ever since the launch of the bass, beats and keys models in 20. How to record korg volca keys bass beats into a daw.
They both have storage banks to save programs, which are easy to switch between for creating songs on the fly, as well as the ability to record over live as you play. While the volcas have the convenience of 18 sync in and outs, they just have a midi in. Korg volca drum digital percussion synthesizer samash. Skip to main content skip to footer site565021482407 site565028023310756340 new h96645 korg volca bass analog bass machine site565021482407. I own a korg volca keys and i was wondering if the volca bass is different enough from the keys to be worth the purchase. The volca beats is an analog drum machine, the volca bass an analog bass synthesizer and the volca keys is an analog polyphonic synthesizer. It can also store eight sequences and although theres no sequence chaining, sequence loading from memory is instant. Buy korg volca nubass vacuum tube synthesizer with 16step sequencer featuring vacuum tube oscillator circuit, nutube with two triodes, transistor ladder lowpass filter, analog driver circuit, builtin 16step sequencer, 16 memory patches, randomize transpose, accent, and slide, sync multiple volca instruments, battery or ac power, includes free music software bundle. Korg announces the volca series of analog synthesizers. The only question youll need to ask yourself is how you want to take advantage of what korg volca can do. I have been there, selling all my hardware to finance a powerful computer back in 2005. It is pretty selfexplanatory from the names what each mini synth does. Oct 23, 20 the sequencer on the volca is limited to 16 steps, though you can make longer sequences by using it as a sound modulesequencing from your daw.
Korg volca bass analog bass synthesizer is an analog bass sound creator. Although simple in structure, the analog sound engine has an unmistakable presence with subtle nuances that cannot be reproduced by a digital simulation. Korg volca sample digital sample sequencer sweetwater. Since then, five more volcas have been launched plus a mini mixer for those who own multiple models bringing the likes of sampling and both fm and modular synthesis to the family. A very tweakable fm synth, and one of the best volcas you can buy. Korg volca bass analog bass synth module and sequencer analog bassline synthesizer with ribbon controller, 16step sequencer, 3 x. Hello, im a long time user of rebith, tb303, xoxbox and step sequencers in general.
The volca sample is a sample sequencer that lets you edit and sequence up to 100 sample sounds in real time for powerful live performances. Korg volca bass vs keys vintage synth explorer forums. Recording sequences on the korg volca bass synthtopia. These powerful and funtouse trueanalog devices deliver a diverse array of fat sounds that can be obtained only from an analog synthesizer. Pairing the volca beats and bass, for example, gives you an instant twopronged techno machine.
I just want to warn any potential buyer that the volca bass step sequencer is quite unusuable when youre used those good designed machinessoftwares i mentioned before. Other volca users have modified or circuitbent their keys, bass, and beats to integrate with control voltage cv, which allows it to communicate better with modular gear. Korg volca beats volca bass volca keys machine synthesizer. The volca nubass is equipped with a fullfledged 16step sequencer with a variety of functionality. Korg volca bass keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. Korg volca bass analogue monosynth with 3 oscillators, vintage filter and step sequencer price. I own a mfb tanzbar and recently got myself a korg volca bass. All three volcas use an intuitive programming and editing system. Powerful analog bass sound creation and an electribeinspired sequencer for the ultimate bass lines. Analoge bas machine desktop synthesizer analoge groovebox, drie oscillatoren, analoge filter, een vcf, vca, lfo en eg, loop en step sequencer. How to set up external instrument in ableton live korg volca beats. Korg volca nubass vacuum tube bass synthesizer black. The korg volca sample is a sample sequencer that allows the player to edit and sequence up to 100 sample sounds in real time for powerful live performances.
While its sequencer lacks the basss slide function, theres fully variable and recordable portamento in compensation. New listing korg volca modular semimodular analog synthesizer, 16step sequencer 4. Is it possible to control the korg volca bass with a midi. The korg volca bass is a powerful analog bass sound creation and an electribeinspired sequencer for the ultimate bass lines. Volcabass analog bassline synthesizer with ribbon controller, 16step sequencer, 3 x selftuning oscillators, slide function, midi input, and sync io more info. You can use the 16 buttons for step input just like the rest of the volca series, or play the buttons as a keyboard for realtime recording. Volca keys volca beats volca bass music midi analog. Korgs volca keys analog synthesizer is a musthave for any fan of synths, packing huge analog tone and a surprisingly flexible interface into an ultraaffordable and portable package. Synchronized performance with other volca and electribe units, and with your daw since this unit provides a sync jack for easy connection to korg groove machines, you can connect it to another volca series unit or to equipment such as an electribe or the sq. Drums from the volca beats and crazy synth lines from the volca bass come together to make a really cool, unique, and full sound. Volca bass analogue bass machine volca beats analogue rhythm machine three trueanalog synthesizers with builtin sequencers to generate the ultimate analog leads, basses, and rhythms.
Oct 01, 20 recording sequences on the korg volca bass marc doty continues his series of videos on the korg volca series with a look at recording and playing back sequences on the korg volca bass. The groovebox concept found in the monotribe is taken even further by the volca keys and volca bass. Korg volca bass midi remote is available as vst and standalone for pc 3264 bit and standalone and vstau for os x. In the case of the bass, for example, holding down the function key then pressing the m8, 9 and 10 keys toggles the three vcos back and forth between sawtooth and square. A bass machine that delivers fat analog bass sounds with three oscillators and a supercharged analog flter. With significant improvements in the sequencing and synthesis options on offer, the keys and bass hark back to the everreliable but increasingly longinthe. Korg volca sample digital sample sequencer guitar center. I believe with the sync output fron the tanzbar you cannot get them in the right syncspeed as the volca bass will run at at least twice the speed of the tanzbar see other posts.
One way of integrating the volcas with eurorack gear is to set the volca up as the master clock, then output it to a sequencer that controls the modules. In fact, the two synthfocussed volcas leave the monotribe looking a little redundant. These are the volca beats, the volca bass and the volca keys. Korg volca nubass vacuum tube synthesizer volcanubass. Maximizing your korg volcas for recording and reverb news. Youll also discover a great piece of hardware the korg volca beats. The function key on the main panel allows settings to be changed by tapping notes on the ribbon. Many users, engineers, and manufacturers are using the volca sample sdk to create completely new software. Powerful analogue bass sound creation and an electribeinspired sequencer for the ultimate bass lines. Unlike the volca bass you can externally control the filter cutoff over midi, but if you do, any subsequent manual knobbing risks giving the poor mite a headache. The easytonavigate interface, three powerful analog oscillators and 8x5 chassis make the volca bass a portable beast perfect for house, grime, and dubstep. With the sync in and outputs i connected these two but there is this problem that for each bar in the sequence on the mfb, the korg plays 2. Either from connecting the tabzbar midi out to midi in on the volca bass or via my soundcard and a midi thru to both devices. Check it out and let us know what you think of the volca bass.
Volca is a new lineup of edm production tools comprised of three distinct models. Combine this with the transistor ladder design lp filter, a 16part sequencer and an analogue drive circuit and we should have a bass machine capable of classic acid with added grit, warmth and squeal. A tiny titan with a lot of lowend muscle to flex, the korg volca bass is an allanalog synthesizer designed and priced with beginners in mind. Midi remote software for korg volca bass synthtopia.
J74 volcacontrol software editors and control surfaces for the korg. The korg volca nubass is a powerful bass synth with a sound source based around a vacuum tube oscillator. Ive got a volca bass and yes the midiin works great. Ever since the launch of the bass, beats and keys models in 20, korgs volca range has become a byword for affordable and compact synths and drum machines. The electribestyle 16step sequencer with eight memory patches is more than enough for everyday play and performances. Korg volca bass analog bass machine from subtly detuned warmth to aggressive acid, the volca bass takes true analogue bass sequencing to a new level. The volca bass gives you three oscillators to create huge bass sounds, and a 16step sequencer to create your grooves. It a powerful addition to any existing volca setup, or simply on its own.
If youre after that original detroit techno vibe notable for roland tr808s, tb303s, sh101s and even the sequential circuits proone, dial up a fourtothefloor beat on the beats, then program the basss sequencer and finetune its. Apr 10, 20 korg announces the volca series of analog synthesizers. I know it is 3 oscillator monophonic which is what i want but i dont want to buy it. Please be aware that the software introduced here as well as all third party software made using the volca sample sdk is not guaranteed by korg. Following in the footsteps of the monotron, monotribe, and ms20 mini analog synthesizers, korg announces the volca series. Of course, there will be times where you want volca bass to sound huge, and thats when you link all three of your oscillators. I know it is 3 oscillator monophonic which is what i want but i dont want to buy it if it sounds just like the keys filter wise. Some volcas like the volca bass have real knobs for some controls even though they have a small form factor, theres enough room. The volca sample is a sample sequencer that allows the player to edit and sequence up to 100 sample sounds in real time for powerful live performances. Korg volca bass analog bass synth module and sequencer. Korg volcas are a relatively simple but powerful line of analog synthesizers, released by korg in 20. Korg volca series 3 analogue synthesizers for the ultimate. The results are oldschool synth sounds you can program on the fly to give your live.
Recording sequences on the korg volca bass marc doty continues his series of videos on the korg volca series with a look at recording and playing back sequences on the korg volca bass. J74 volcacontrol software editors and control surfaces for the korg volca series. The sequencer is inspired by korgs former electribe range. Known as gadgetclass synthesizers, their affordability and builtin sequencer helped introduce synthesizers to a wider audience. Analog bassline synthesizer with ribbon controller, 16step sequencer, 3 x self tuning oscillators, slide function, midi input, and sync io. Or, just link 2 oscillators, and use two oscillators as a lead, as two slightly detuned oscillators sound thick enough, and the last oscillator as a bass. While its sequencer lacks the bass s slide function, theres fully variable and recordable portamento in compensation. It is an acid bass monster that outputs the ultimate in bass modulation and distortion.
Share patches for korg volca bass and korg volca keys. Download volca sample digital sample sequencer korg. The volca series is a new lineup consisting of three units. The j74 volcacontrol package provides you with three editors and. Nov 21, 2019 its sequencer also features the crucial transpose, accent, and slides functions for making authentic acidbass patterns. The volca bass also allows you to connect your favourite daw or midi keyboard for complete control.