Name: Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer, Analog Bass Synthesis, 3 Analog Oscillators, 8 Memory Patches
Brand: Korg
SKU: KOVOLCABASS
Price: 159.99 USD
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Rating: 3 (1 reviews)

Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer, Analog Bass Synthesis, 3 Analog Oscillators, 8 Memory Patches

Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer

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Explore the Korg Volca Bass Analog Synthesizer. 3 oscillators, 16-step sequencer, & versatile connectivity. Compact & powerful! Shop now for huge sound design potential!

A marvel of sound engineering, the Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer is a sophisticated tool for music enthusiasts and professionals alike. This high-quality synthesizer is equipped with three self-tuning analog oscillators, offering a broad spectrum of sound creation and manipulation. The device also features an advanced analog filter, further enhancing its sound production capabilities.Control of this innovative synthesizer is a breeze, thanks to its Multi-Touch keys and the built-in Electribe-style 16-step sequencer with a slide function. This sequencer is not only user-friendly but also versatile, boasting eight memory patches for storing your unique sound settings. The Active Step function is another notable feature, allowing you to remove or insert steps to craft new and exciting bass lines.The Volca Bass is designed with a straightforward structure, incorporating a single voltage-controlled filter (VCF), voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA), low frequency oscillator (LFO), and envelope generator (EG). This streamlined design ensures ease of use without compromising on the quality of sound output.For those looking to integrate the Volca Bass into their existing setup, the unit can receive MIDI from an external controller or DAW via its 5-pin DIN connector. Additionally, multiple units from the Volca line can be clock synced using the 1/8" Sync In and Out connectors, providing seamless integration and synchronization.The Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer can be powered by six AA batteries, making it a portable solution for on-the-go music production. Alternatively, it can be powered with the optional KA-350 AC adapter for stationary use. This professional-grade synthesizer is a testament to Korg's commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality music production tools.

The Korg Volca Bass is a fun but very limited analog semi-mono synth. I say semi-mono because each voice can have its own lane for sequence information. And the coolest part of this is that each lane can have its own step length. So with three sequences playing at once, paraphonicly (single filter for all three oscillators), you can get some very evolving sequences. I would say each iteration of the dynamic loop isn't always as useful as the previous or the next. To remedy this, I record the sequencer playing itself into my DAW and just chop up my favorite combinations of the odd sequence alignments. The sound of the Volca Bass is not fat by any means. It can do bass but with the octave knob can be dialed into higher registers as well. Three note minor chords are particularly welcome. I bought this specifically for adding three tunable oscillators to my Korg Monotribe, which has a filter in. Since I have a modded MIDI out on my Monotribe, I can drive the Volca Bass with the sequencer of the Montribe and tune each oscillator for slight detuning around the pitch center of the Monotribe or I can tune three intervals above and/or below the Monotribe. In this setup with the filter all the way open and the volume at 50% on the Volca Bass, I now have essentially a four oscillator MS20 with a sequencer and the oscillators of the Volca Bass sound identical to the Mobotribe's to my ears. One drawback of the Volca Bass is its inability to store every function parameter as part of the memory location. The VCO Group type is naturally saved, as that dictates how many lanes of sequence there are, but all the rest of the parameters - LFO Target, LFO Wave, VCO Wave, Sustain On, and Amp EG On - don't get stored within memory. Indeed they will remain the same from memory to memory when you change a setting. I see this as a limitation especially for live performance because there can be no recall of contrasting settings upon loading a new memory. It seems that the Volca Bass is best suited for studio recording with maybe all eight memories thoughtfully programmed and then performed. Just be sure you have your settings set as you actually intend to have them. The only other drawback of the Volca Bass, and this is a matter of personal preference, is that, above 3 o'clock on the LFO Rate, it seems a bit unusable for the filter and the amp. Above that modifying pitch can get some very aggressive analog-FM tones but I would honestly prefer the LFO to go even faster for heightened analog-FM. All in all a decently cool synth but very limited. Great for adding oscillators to something with a filter in and, honestly, that might be what it's best suited for.

Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer, Analog Bass Synthesis, 3 Analog Oscillators, 8 Memory Patches

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