Korg Volca Drum Physical Modeling Drum Synthesizer

Where innovation meets sophistication, the Volca Drum Physical Modeling Drum Synthesizer emerges as a game-changer in the world of sound design. As the third and most unique entry in the Volca lineup, this advanced drum synthesizer offers a sonic character that sets it apart from its predecessors, the Volca Kick and Beats.

The Volca Drum Synthesizer is a digital percussion synthesizer that goes beyond the typical PCM-sampled bass drum, snare drum, or cymbal sounds. Instead, it utilizes a DSP-powered analog modeling system to create its drum sounds. With oscillator waveforms such as sine wave, sawtooth wave, and HPF noise at your disposal, you can craft a wide variety of percussion sounds, from realistic to idiosyncratic.

This high-quality drum synthesizer features a 6-part x 2-layer structure, allowing you to assign your unique sounds to any of the six parts without being confined by the traditional drum set conventions. Each part consists of two layers, each of which can be customized with one of five types of oscillator waveform and three types of pitch modulator and amp EG. This flexibility allows you to create thick, layered sounds that are distinctly your own.

The Volca Drum Synthesizer also features a newly developed DSP engine that lets you adjust the resulting trigger waveform by applying bit reduction, adjusting the wave folder depth, and using overdrive to control the distortion. This innovative design allows you to create distinctive sounds that are far from typical drum machine outputs.

Adding to the richness of the sound is the waveguide resonator effect, based on physical modeling. This effect adds sympathetic resonances to the sound, with two types of waveguide to choose from: "tube" for the resonance of a cylindrical object, and "strings" for the metallic resonance of a string.

The Volca Drum Synthesizer also boasts an evolved 16-step sequencer, excellent for improvisation. With the ability to create patterns using the 16 buttons, each corresponding to one of the 16 steps, you can easily construct a pattern while looping the playback. The sequencer also supports real-time recording and the pattern chain function, allowing you to play multiple sequence patterns successively.

This professional-grade drum synthesizer is not only a powerful tool for creating unique sounds but also a versatile instrument for live performances. With features like the active step function, step slice function, accent function, and choke function, you can create dynamic performances that are truly original.

The Volca Drum Synthesizer also features a custom LCD for easy navigation and a sleek aluminum panel for a sense of quality. With its compact size, battery operation, and built-in speaker, you can take this unit anywhere and enjoy playing on the go. Plus, with a sync jack for easy connection to other Korg groove machines and a standard MIDI IN connector, the Volca Drum Synthesizer can be easily integrated into your existing setup or used as a sound module for your DAW.