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

SKU: KOVOLCABASS MFR: VOLCABASS
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Key Features

  • Unleash powerful analog basslines with three voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs).
  • Craft deep, resonant sounds using the 12 dB/Octave low pass filter for sound design.
  • Sync with other Volca units & MIDI devices, expanding your modular synth setup!
  • Create dynamic sequences with the intuitive 16-step sequencer and 8 memory patches.
  • Experiment with LFO modulation targeting amp, pitch, or cutoff for evolving textures.
  • Compact & battery-powered, this Korg synth is perfect for on-the-go music creation.
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Shopper : Has this product been released yet?ANTHONY J : I'm not a representative of Korg. You should ask Adorama. I havent gotten mine and will probably get a refund soon.JEREMY S : supposedly, but I have been told it wont come till october. I also ordered the keys version from music123 back in early June and have been told it will ship sept 22 from japan. So i guess there is a very, very long waiting list

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2023-07-02T17:15:26

Rated 3 out of 5

Fun But Limited Analog Synth with Sequencer

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.

Tom N.

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Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer Specifications

  • Keyboard

    Multi-Touch Keyboard with Step Key

  • Synthesizer Type

    Analog

  • Structure

    3x VCO
    1x VCF
    1x VCA
    1x LFO
    1x EG

  • VCF

    Cutoff, Peak, EG Intensity
    Type: Low Pass Filter at 12 dB/Octave

  • VCA

    EG On/Off
    Sustain On/Off

  • LFO

    Rate, Intensity, Target (Amp, Pitch, Cut-Off), Wave (Triangle, Square)

  • EG

    Attack, Decay/Release, Sustain

  • Sequencer

    Number of Parts: 3
    Number of Steps: 16
    Number of Recording Patterns: 8

  • Connectors

    1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Mini Jack Headphone Output
    1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mono Mini Jack Sync In
    1x 1/8" (3/5 mm) Mono Mini Jack Sync Out
    1x 5-Pin DIN MIDI In

  • Power Supply

    6x AA Alkaline or Nickel-Metal Hybrid Batteries
    Optional KA-350 Adapter

  • Battery Life

    10 Hours (Approximate, Using Alkaline Batteries)

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    7.61x4.54x1.82" / 19.32x11.53x4.62 cm

  • Weight

    0.82 lbs / 0.37 kg

  • UPC Code

    4959112108691

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About Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer

Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer Features

  • High-quality Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer for professional sound production
  • Equipped with three self-tuning analog oscillators for a wide range of sound creation
  • Features an advanced analog filter and a built-in Electribe-style 16-step sequencer
  • Offers eight memory patches for storing unique sound settings and an Active Step function for crafting new bass lines
  • Capable of receiving MIDI from external controller or DAW via 5-pin DIN connector
  • Portable design powered by six AA batteries or optional KA-350 AC adapter for stationary use

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Unleash powerful analog basslines with three voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs).
  • Craft deep, resonant sounds using the 12 dB/Octave low pass filter for sound design.
  • Sync with other Volca units & MIDI devices, expanding your modular synth setup!
  • Create dynamic sequences with the intuitive 16-step sequencer and 8 memory patches.
  • Experiment with LFO modulation targeting amp, pitch, or cutoff for evolving textures.
  • Compact & battery-powered, this Korg synth is perfect for on-the-go music creation.

What's in the box:

  • Korg Volca Analog Bass Machine Synthesizer
  • 6 x AA Alkaline Batteries
  • Korg 1 Year Limited Warranty