Korg Announces Volca Sample - Digital Sample Sequencer

KORG volca sample - Tweak, Play, and Sequence Samples Published on Sep 3, 2014

"Tweak, Play, and Sequence Samples – volca-Style

You can perform with just one unit --- the volca sample.

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. It’s a powerful addition to any existing volca setup, or simply on its own. The new volca lets you recapture the excitement of the first generation of samplers, in which any sound --- vocals, spoken words, ambient sound, or glitches --- becomes material for your creations!

*Sample input only possible via special iOS app

Intuitive, ultra-powerful volca sequencer
・ A fun to use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential
・ Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters
・ Active Step and Step Jump functions let you insert or remove steps
・ Swing function lets you generate grooves

Sculpt samples with the Analog Isolator
・ Powerful and great-sounding Analog Isolator
・ Reverb effect

New functions of the volca sample
・ Record, manage, and download samples from volca sample’s dedicated iOS app
・ Song mode allows more dynamic performances
・ Reverse function plays sampled sounds backwards

Convenient functions as found on the entire volca series
・ Familiar and intuitive panel layout with numerous parameters to edit sounds and sequences
・ Synchronized playback with other volca units, electribe, or DAW.
・ MIDI In for sample trigger, sync and parameter changes from any MIDI device
・ Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere"