Korg Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Bass Synthesizer with 16-Step Sequencer (Open Box)

Under the hood of the Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Bass Synthesizer, you'll find a powerful bass synth engine that's built around a vacuum tube oscillator. This innovative design harnesses the warmth and richness of analog vacuum tubes, creating a sound that's distinctively warm, thick, and rich. This is the first analog synth to feature a Nutube new-generation vacuum tube in its oscillator, setting it apart from other synthesizers on the market.

The Volca Nubass is more than just a bass synth; it's an acid bass machine that combines the classic sound of analog synthesizers with the power of modern design. The heart of this machine is its vacuum tube oscillator circuit, which uses groundbreaking Nutube technology. This technology equips the Nutube with two vacuum tubes, one for generating a sawtooth wave or square wave, and another for the drive circuit of the sub oscillator. This unique setup produces a harmonic character that only a real vacuum tube can provide.

The Volca Nubass also features a transistor ladder low-pass filter, a design found in classic analog bass synths. This filter offers a wide range of timbral possibilities, making it ideal for various genres of dance music. From the distinctive modulation of acid house to the sharp character of techno, this filter can do it all.

Adding to its versatility, the Volca Nubass is equipped with an analog driver circuit that provides overdrive reminiscent of a classic stompbox. This feature allows you to add thickness to your bass sounds and adjust the crispness of the high-frequency range.

The Volca Nubass also boasts a full-fledged 16-step sequencer with a variety of functionalities. This sequencer, combined with a rhythm machine, allows you to construct rhythm tracks or loop music with ease. It also offers a chain function for playing back multiple sequence patterns in succession, a motion sequence function for recording knob movements, and an active step function for real-time editing during performances.

The sequencer also provides three functions that add the slap and slide performance techniques distinctive of acid bass: transpose, accent, and slide. These functions can be randomized to generate unpredictable patterns, adding more excitement to your performances and compositions.

The Volca Nubass is also equipped with connectors for synchronized performance and external control. It features a sync jack for easy connection to Korg groove machines and a standard MIDI IN connector for use as a sound module for your DAW.

Compact in size and battery-operated, the Volca Nubass is designed for portability. It even comes with a built-in speaker, allowing you to enjoy playing on the go. Plus, it comes bundled with a diverse variety of music software from Izotope, including "Ozone Elements", "Skoove", "Reason Lite" DAW software, and software synths from KORG and other brands. This synthesizer is more than just an instrument; it's a complete package that will take your music to the next level.