New KORG Volca FM2 w/ 6 Voice Polyphony, Reverb, MIDI OUT

Meet the new volca fmvideo upload by Korg

Update: Street price appears to be $169.99. See the dealers on the right for availability.

"The new volca fm is poised to bring unprecedented possibilities to your setup, studio, or anywhere you choose to make music, with double the voices of its predecessor, additional effects, expanded MIDI connectivity, and an intuitive interface. This next generation volca fm features a powerful 6-voice, 6-operator FM synthesizer with all 32 classic algorithms, a 16-step loop sequencer, effects, and a powerful arpeggiator all in the portable, unbeatable form factor of the volca!"

New Korg Volca FM 2: Next Generation FM Synthesizer - Sound Demo
video upload by Korg Australia

"The next-gen volca fm is a powerful 6-voice, 6-Operator FM synthesizer with all 32 classic algorithms, a 16-step loop sequencer, effects and a powerful arpeggiator that perfectly reproduces the sound of the classic Yamaha DX7 and is completely compatible with SYS-EX patches for the DX7 as well.

With 6 voices (instead of the 3 of its predecessor) the new volca fm brings a new world of harmonic possibilities to your production. It is possible to play, sequence or arpeggiate complex chords with up to 6 voices in order to bring a unique flavor to your music production. No more running out of voices when sequencing melody, harmony and bass all in one device! Moreover, the new volca fm is now velocity sensitive via MIDI, when coupled with its 6-voice polyphony, provides a much more expressive and nuanced playing experience than ever before.

By popular request, volca fm includes a lush Reverb effect in addition to the Chorus effect. Each of these two effects can be used and adjusted individually to add the finishing touch to any FM sound you are going for.

In addition to MIDI IN the new volca fm also includes a MIDI OUT (IN/OUT 3.5 mm TRS), making it possible to use the intuitive volca internal sequencer to control other devices through MIDI, making it the perfect addition to your standalone setup. Of course, it also works well with your DAW of choice thanks to note, control, and clock receipt via the MIDI IN.

volca fm also incorporates a motion sequence function to record in real time all the subtle nuances of your playing and knob movements, letting you add time-varying change to the sound. This is a great way to polish your loops, and also lets you generate highly original live performances."

Synthmata online editor

"In collaboration with Oscillator Sink, old and new volca fm users can use the completely free online editor to easily modify their patches; no installation required.

Synthmata includes an 'intelligent randomizer' which allows you to describe the type of sound you want using 11 sound-quality sliders, Synthmata can then generate infinite patches to help spark your creativity."

And a few user videos:

Review: Korg Volca FM2 vs OG // DX-7 based synth gets better // Full FM 2 synthesis tutorial

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:40 FM2 vs OG FM
4:15 Overview
7:05 Effects
8:20 Velocity
8:45 Transpose
9:15 Modulator attack decay
10:05 Carrier attack decay
10:50 LFO basics
11:35 Algorithms
12:55 Program random
13:45 Unison
14:20 Sequencer
15:50 Arpeggiator
16:40 Motion Seq
18:10 MIDI Seq
19:00 Act/Warp Step
20:30 Diving deeper
21:00 Dexed-Synthmata
21:50 FM Synthesis
25:20 Freq ratios
25:45 Modulators
27:45 Envelopes
31:15 Key velocity
31:55 LFO routing
33:30 Pitch env
33:50 Level scaling
34:05 Feedback
35:35 Pros & cons
38:45 Playing 16 patterns

Korg Volca FM2: A Tiny, Powerful Existential Crisis
video upload by Red Means Recording

"Korg has released an update to the Volca FM, this time with more polyphony, a reverb, and other quality of life enhancements. It still made me feel weird. This video explains why. To be fair: I think this is a really cool synth. FM is a great and expressive synthesis method, and 6-OP FM is really capable. I just wish some things had been done differently."

Korg Volca FM2: 10 Minutes of Downtempo

video upload by Red Means Recording

"10 minutes of retro boom-bap downtempo made with the Korg Volca FM2. All sounds (but drums) from the Volca FM2. Some additional reverb and processing have been applied."

Waveformer

Published on Jan 18, 2019 Waveformer

Playlist:

1. Monolimp (Monologue, Volca FM, Novation Circuit)

A limping synth jam featuring the Korg Monologue, Volca FM, Novation Circuit and Zoom MS70-CDR.

The Novation Circuit is the master clock, with tempo 90 BPM. The Monologue and the Volca follow suit, but the delays on the MS-70CDRs have tempo set to 75 and 77 BPM, resulting in a limping 5/8-ish time signature.

2. Eclipse (Monologue, Volca FM, Novation Circuit, EHX720, MS-70CDR)

Total eclipse of the moon over Norway tonight. A mellow jam featuring the Korg Monologue, Volca FM, Novation Circuit, EHX720 Looper and Zoom MS70-CDR.

The chords were played into the EHX720 looper note by note from the Monologue. The Circuit is doing arp, base and drums. The Volca FM is doing a simple repeating pattern. And the Monologue is used for the solo.

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Korg Monologue, MicroFreak, Novation Circuit, Volca FM, NTS-1, Lone Rider

Korg Monologue, MicroFreak, Novation Circuit, Volca FM, NTS-1, Lone Rider part 1

Waveformer

"First part of a three-part jam, featuring the Korg Monologue, Arturia MicroFreak, Novation Circuit, Volca FM, and with Zoom MS-70CDR and Korg NTS-1 on effects.

My music on Bandcamp: http://waveformer42.bandcamp.com/

This jam was originally planned to be around 45 minues, with lots of different parts, and lots of different solos played live on the Monologue. All planned out over 3 sheets of paper with plenty of notes scribbled all over. I did record a 45 minute take, but wasn't happy with the performance so I decided to scrap it. And ... playing the whole thing live was kind of daunting, so I chickened out and decided to make this a three part jam with a common soundset and some common themes.

This is the first of the three planned parts.

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Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM

Published on Oct 8, 2017 Oscillator Sink

"Welcome to the first episode in my new series digging into sound design and patch creation on the Korg Volca FM. In this episode we set the scene by discussing where FM and "traditional" subtractive analogue synthesis meet up."

Playlist:
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 1: Introduction
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 1.5: The Edit Menu
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 2: Operators
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 3: Envelopes
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 3.5: (More) Envelopes
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 4: LFOs
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 5: Algorithms
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 6: Velocity Sensitivity
Understanding Sound Design on the Volca FM - Episode 7: Operator Scaling

Brian Eno Patches on KORG Volca FM (Ambient) w/ MIDIfm MIDI Out Mod

Published on Nov 19, 2019 RemixSample

"Hi friends! I'm just trying out the Brian Eno patches on the Volca FM (http://dxsysex.com/SYSEX_DX7/Guest/En...) with some cool effects. I mapped the knobs of the Volca FM to control the amount of reverb, shimmer and delay. This only works with the midi out mod ( [below] )There are 4 patches that comes in the ENO FM7 cartridge. My favorite was the init patch though XD"

KORG Volca FM - MIDIfm MIDI mod Installation Video

Published on Aug 9, 2016 James Spadavecchia

"Installation Video.
MIDIfm is a no soldering MIDI out modification for the KORG Volca FM Digital FM Synthesizer.
Priced at just £15.00 it's the lowest cost MIDI out mod around!

Get yours now at http://usbtri.be/usbtribe_volca.html#..."

"The only solderless MIDI Out solution for the Korg Volca FM Digital FM Synthesizer.

The MIDIfm MIDI out modification gold plated spring contacts to mate with your Volca FM without soldering! Open the synth, remove a screw, pop in the MIDIfm mod and put the screw back. Easy! Your Volca FM has MIDI Out capability. So you can sequence external MIDI devices from the Volca FM. Expand the creative capabilities of your Volca FM!
Pre-assembled solution
Quick, simple, solderless installation!
Record front panel controls over MIDI
Control external MIDI devices from the front panel knobs and buttons
High quality, Mylar foil screened cable and DIN socket"

Six Racked Volca Tracks by Mattelic

Published on Dec 4, 2016 Mattelic

Playlist:
1. A Match Made In Space

"Live take with all 6 Korg Volcas. Volca Beats, Volca Bass + RV-3 delay/reverb pedal, Volca Keys, Volca Kick + DS-1 distortion pedal, Volca FM + Echo FX 96 delay pedal, Volca Sample. Recorded on a Roland VS 880 Digital Recorder to a Yamaha mg10xu mixer to a Canon 6D with a 50mm 1.4 lens."

2. Wake Up, Time To Dub

"Live take with 6 Volcas. Volca Beats thru DS 1 distortion pedal, Volca Bass, Volca Keys, Volca Kick thru RV 3 delay/reverb pedal, Volca FM thru Echo FX 96 delay pedal, Volca Sample. Into Roland VS 880 digital recorder, to a Yamaha mg10xu mixer, to a Canon 6D with a 50mm 1.4 lens"

3. Just Eyes...

"Live take with all 6 current Korg Volcas. Beats + DS-1, Bass + RV-3, Keys + CE-5, Kick, FM + Echo FX 96, Sample all to the Roland VS 880 to a yamaha mg10xu mixer and then to a Canon 6D with a 50mm 1.4 lens"

4. The Tortoise Lays On Its Back

"Live take with the Elektron Monomachine, Machinedrum, Volca Bass + Boss RV-3, Volca Keys, Volca FM + echo fx 96,and the Volca Kick"

5. A Chance To Begin Again by MATTELICA

"Live take featuring the Machinedrum, Monomachine, Volca FM, Volca Beats, Volca Bass, and Volca Keys"

6. "Echo 3 to Echo 7" by MATTELICA

"Live take with the Korg Volca Beats, Volca Sample thru a DOD Echo FX 96, Volca Bass thru a Boss CE 5 chorus ensemble, Volca Keys thru a Boss RV3 Reverb/Delay, and a Volca FM with delay from a Roland VS 880."

7. "The Afterworld" by MATTELICA

"6 track live take with the Korg Volca beats, bass, keys, sample, fm and a Yamaha SU 10 portable sampler triggered by a Korg Minilogue thru MIDI. Contains samples from Purple Rain and Let's Go Crazy"

Meet the New KORG volca fm - DIGITAL FM SYNTHESIZER

Published on Mar 9, 2016

We saw it at NAMM 2016. We now have official details and demos from KORG.

"A polyphonic digital synthesizer that completely reproduces a classic FM sound engine.

The volca fm is a three-voice digital FM synthesizer that completely reproduces the sound engine of a classic FM synthesizer, and provides compatibility with it as well. The unique volca interface makes it easy to manipulate distinctive FM sounds even if you're not familiar with the complexities of FM synthesis. The 16-step sequencer that's one of volca's features provides new functions such as WARP ACTIVE STEP and PATTERN CHAIN that let you make even more powerful rhythm patterns."

via KORG

"A polyphonic digital synthesizer that completely reproduces a classic FM sound engine
The volca series has shed new light on classic technologies by linking classic sound engines such as the groove machines and early samplers of the past with the dance music of today. Now it's time for the series to gain an FM sound engine.

The volca fm is a three-voice digital FM synthesizer that completely reproduces the sound engine of a classic FM synthesizer, and provides compatibility with it as well. The unique volca interface makes it easy to manipulate distinctive FM sounds even if you're not familiar with the complexities of FM synthesis. The 16-step sequencer that's one of volca's features provides new functions such as WARP ACTIVE STEP and PATTERN CHAIN that let you make even more powerful rhythm patterns."

The FM engine has 6 operators, with 32 algorithms like the original Yamaha DX-7. The vocla fm is able to convert and load SYS-EX/SYX files created on the Yamaha DX7.

Korg Volca FM - The Expert Guide by Tony Horgan for iBooks

iTunes: Korg Volca FM - The Expert Guide - Tony Horgan

"The essential guide to the Volca FM, created by the world’s leading Volca expert Tony Horgan. Across 170 pages, this interactive guide explains everything about the Volca FM, with easy-to-follow text, illustrations, photography and audio examples. Make rapid progress with the quick-start guides, then look deeper into the amazing Volca FM. Every control is covered in detail, FM synthesis is demystified, and all the parameters and algorithms are fully discussed and illustrated. Jump between sections using hyperlinks and take it at your own pace. From the author of the universally 5-star rated Korg Volca Beats - The Expert Guide, this is the perfect companion for all Volca FM users.

The full chapter list:
1. About this book
- Hello
- Get in touch
2. Quick-start guides
- How to select a sound
- How to edit a sound
- How to rename a sound
- How to save a sound
- How to select and play a pattern
- How to record a pattern
- How to save a pattern
- How to record a motion sequence
- How to chain patterns
- How to import Yamaha DX7 sounds
- How to clone sounds and patterns
3. What is FM synthesis?
- FM synthesis theory
4. Slider controls
- Transpose slider
- Velocity / Value slider
5. Program edit knobs
- Modulator & Carrier knobs (+ envelopes)
- LFO rate, LFO Pitch Depth
- Program / Param knob
- Algorithm knob
6. Program edit buttons
- Octave / Operator buttons
- Save / Export button
- Edit button
7. The arpeggiator
- About the arpeggiator
- Arp type knob
- Arp type chart
- Arp Div knob
- Arp Division chart
8. Tempo and volume
- Tempo knob
- Volume knob
9. Play, Record, memory & Func buttons
- Play / Active step button
- Record / Erase button
- Memory / Write button
- Func button
10. Keyboard functions
- Understanding the keyboard and LEDs
- Voice mode: Poly, Mono, Unison
- Chorus
- Arp On / Off key
- Tempo division
- Metronome
- Warp Active Step
- Transpose note
- Motion sequence keys
- Clear Active Step
- Clear All
11. Power
- Mains and battery power
- Auto Power Off
12. MIDI In
- MIDI: an overview
- MIDI cables
- Selecting the MIDI channel
- MIDI Control Change messages
- MIDI Control Change numbers
13. Sync In / Sync Out
- What is Sync?
- Changing Sync steps
- Changing Sync polarity
14. Headphone socket and speaker
- Audio connection and speaker
15. Parameters in brief
- Parameter list
- What are parameters?
- How to select and edit parameters
16. Parameters in detail
- Every parameter explained in detail
17. Algorithms
- Algorithms list
- Algorithms explained
- Full-page diagrams of every algorithm
18. System update
- How to update the firmware
19. Global parameters
- All global parameters explained"

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Korg Monologue, MicroFreak, Novation Circuit, Volca FM, NTS-1, Lone Rider part 3

Waveformer

All parts here.

"Third and final part of a three-part jam, featuring the Korg Monologue, Arturia MicroFreak, Novation Circuit, Volca FM, and with Zoom MS-70CDR and Korg NTS-1 on effects.

My music on Bandcamp: http://waveformer42.bandcamp.com/

See the two previous videos for part 1 and 2. The tree jams use the same instruments and effects, but with different themes.

The Monologue is used for 3 solo parts - one bright synth-y lead in the beginning, one grumpy distorted lead sound in the middle, and one theremin-like sound at the end. All based on the same custom patch, but with modified envelope, oscillator mix and filter to give each solo a unique character.

The MicroFreak is doing chords with a simple super saw patch and lots of chorus, delays and reverb from the MS70. In the section from 7:30 to 9:30, I'm using a nice "trick" to get from a C minor to a Eb minor in a smooth way. I go from Eb to G7, and then to B diminished 7 (just move the low G note a half step up to a G sharp), and then on to Bb7 (move the B one half step down to a Bb). The Bb7 is the dominant chord for an Eb minor, so the transition to Eb minor feels very natural. To my ear, all these transitions feel very smooth, and still we end up on a Eb minor chord three half steps from the C minor root. And the G minor note in the Eb minor chord is definitely not in the C minor scale. It's even a tritone. The diminished 7th chord of a scale is a very nice gateway to other scales. If you're in C (major or minor) scale, you can use the B diminished chord to go to Eb, to Gb and to A - minor or major. All of these are just a half step up from a note in the diminished chord, so the tension in the diminished chord resolves nicely to any of these.

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KORG Volca FM Editor Template for Lemur

This one in via -midisexual. As the Volca FM loads Yamaha DX7 sysex for it's patches, this editor should work as a realtime controller for synths that support the DX7 sysex format including the Yamaha TX7 and DX200.  Hopefully Korg will open the Volca FM to realtime editing as well.

"I saw a few days ago that there was a post on an update to PatchBase [posted here] for editing the Volca FM. I just finished remixing an older Lemur template so that it can edit the Volca FM. I think readers of the site will be interested as:

It is free to Lemur owners, and open source for further tweaking.

Allows generation of random patches for editing

Can load patches from another midi source for editing before sending to the Volca FM (which is important as the Volca FM does not have midi out).

Here is the link: https://liine.net/en/community/user-library/view/656/."

iTunes: Lemur - Liine

Korg Volca FM Overview Videos by Marc Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

Published on Jul 11, 2016 AutomaticGainsay

Playlist:
01-The Korg Volca FM- Part 1- The Panel Controls Part 1
02-The Korg Volca FM- Part 2- The Panel Controls Part 2
03-The Korg Volca FM- Part 3- FM Parameters Part 1
04-The Korg Volca FM- Part 4- FM Parameters Part 2
05-The Korg Volca FM- Part 5- Sequencing

More to come...

Korg Volca FM polyphonic synth and Coffee Shopped DX Touch iOS App functionality and limitations

Published on May 12, 2016 Expanding Sound

Spotted this one on discchord.

iTunes: Patch Touch: for Yamaha DX/TX - Coffeeshopped LLC

Note the KORG Volca FM does not currently respond to realtime editing via external editors. Instead, it responds to complete patch dumps. For example also check out the Patch Base editor video with the Volca FM here.

"Korg is releasing a new 3 voice, 6 operator fm synthesizer known as the Volca FM. Fm synthesis was very popular in the 80's with the Synclavier and, of course, the Yamaha DX7: one of the most popular synths of that decade. With 80s music experiencing a renaissance, Korg has made this affordable and fun Volca to bring the sound of the DX7 back into the spotlight.

I own a DX7, and like many others, have always found it difficult to program. However, Coffee Shopped's DX Touch iOS App made it very easy to visualize exactly how fm synthesis works, and made it much easier to make my own patches. When I heard about the Volca FM, I wanted to see if it was possible to make DX Touch work with it. Check out the video to see the results, and don't forget to subscribe! Also Check out our website to get free samples and Ableton Instruments, and stay in the loop with everything going on here at Expanding sound.
www.expandingsound.com"

New Korg Volca FMs Available in the US

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

It looks like the KORG Volca FM has hit the states. Several units are currently available via this auction.

"Welcome to the Korg Volca FM, a three-voice polyphonic synthesizer that works in Poly, Mono or Unison modes. It also features octave and transpose controls, along with a velocity slider.

There's also a rotary control for scrolling through different algorithms - to control the interplay between the six operators - and a rotary for selecting presets. Plus, there's an onboard arpeggiator, with a huge selection of patterns and rates available, along with a Chorus effect with just a simple on/off control.

The Volca FM features a six-operator engine attached to a ribbon-style keyboard/step sequencer, the same as the ones found on the rest of the Volca range. A simple set of controls gives users control of the attack and decay lengths of the carrier and modulator signals, as well as LFO with depth and rate controls.

Just like the other Volcas, there's a variety of interesting performance features, which include the usual Pattern Chain, Active Step and Motion Sequencing. This allows users to record automation. With the FM, even the algorithm and arpeggiator settings can be automated, which is very unique and enables the creation of some super out there loops and synth lines.

Connectivity wise, the Volca FM features a MIDI in and the same simple sync ports found on the rest of the range. The FM can be loaded with sounds from the venerable DX-7 via SysEx. While the engine architecture of the FM isn't exactly the same as the DX-7's, it will still load the operator and algorithm settings, which should closely approximate the classic DX sounds.

Features

3 voice polyphonic FM synthesizer
Poly, unison and mono modes
Octave transpose controls
6 operator engine
Ribbon style keyboard/step sequencer
Pattern chain
Motion Sequencing for automation
Algorithm and arpeggiator settings can be automated
MIDI in, simple sync in and out (the same as the rest of the Volca series)
Can be loaded with DX-7 sounds via Sysex"

Algorithm & Parameter Lists pictured below.

Unnofficial Volca FM firmware 1.08 Update

Published on Oct 19, 2019 ranzee

Disclaimer: this is an unofficial update. Install at your own risk. Posting this only to let you know it exists. This was sent in via @dashcammusic. You can find the download link and comments at this reddit thread. Also, not sure why the download link would expire tomorrow.

"Volca FM firmware 1.08 [UNOFFICIAL] - velocity on note in, LFO fix, patch transfer, more CCs etc.
TLDR; I hacked the Volca FM firmware, fixed a bunch of really old bugs, added some features.

I have received a lot of feedback from people requesting the "1.05" FW (that added velocity on MIDI in) that I posted this spring. In June, I made a 1.06 version that added a bunch of other stuff as well. Big THANKS to the small group of beta testers that helped me evaluate that :-)
Imagine my surprise when KORG did the september FW drop - I thought the older Volcas were orphaned. But they did release FW for the FM - and still ignored the bugs! It was a bit rich. Now I have grafted my tweaks onto the 1.07 FW - you guys like it super fresh I imagine.
Check the KORG official FW update instructions carefully. 2 files need to go through for this to work as intended. Make sure no other sounds are playing, and use 44.1kHz native sample rate.
I take no responability whatsoever if you manage to mess up your FM. THIS IS ON YOUR OWN RISK.
Get it here: https://we.tl/t-gADWuRk37k (expires on oct 24th)

Change log (from ORIGINAL KORG fw (1.03, 1.04, 1.07)):

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Volca FM ambient jam session (KORG Volca FM, volca keys, volca bass)

Published on Sep 25, 2016 ollilaboratories

"If you like my stuff, please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/

I got the KORG volca FM yesterday, after connecting i just wanted to do a quick jam session. Nothing special.. some errors here and there.. but hey i love this little sucker .. a perfect fit for me. I have just turned it on.. no deep diving yet so barely scratching it on the surface as it seems to be the most complex volca to date.

You will hear more from this baby for sure! :)

Gear Used: KORG Volca FM, 2x Volca bass, Volca Keys.
FX: MS-70CDR rev on the keys + A4 internal delay and reverb on the FM, strymon timeline on one of the basses.

BoooM !"

Korg Volca FM Editor Controller - VST Standalone AU

Published on May 1, 2019 mller30161

"You can buy it on my homepage:
https://korgvolcamidieditor.jimdofree...
Price: 5,90€ / $6.90

The "Korg Volca FM Midi Editor“ is the controller for the Synth Korg Volca FM.

- It is perfect to integrate the Korg Volca FM into your DAW.

- It makes it easier to adjust the sound accurately, which is difficult
with the small knobs.

- The Editor gives you access to the controller on the Korg
Volca Keys interface.

- The „ Korg Volca FM “ parameters can be automated, and they
can be stored in your Project.

- You can safe the Editor setup as VST Presets (..fxp) in the DAW.

- With the X-Y-Pad any controller can be selected and
controlled.

It is possible as VST and Standalone for PC 32/64 Bit and Mac as VST, AU and Standalone."

Cavern | Ambient Modular Eurorack (Volca FM, Plaits, Marbles, Beads, QPAS)

video upload by SyllixMusic

"Download the audio: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58951968
Download the Volca FM patch: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58952165
I introduced the Korg Volca FM to the Eurorack modules and now they've become friends.

Patch Notes:
Volca FM sends clock to Marbles via sync out. Marbles triggers Plaits. Marbles modulates the Harmonics, Timbre, and Morph of Plaits (Veils attenuates some of these signals). Volca FM and Plaits are mixed by Hyrlo. Hyrlo goes into QPAS for stereo imaging / filtering, which then goes into Beads.

Processing:
Compression, Saturation, Valhalla Room and Valhalla Shimmer reverb"

Korg Volca FM Edited by Patch Base for iPad

Published on Apr 27, 2016 Coffeeshopped

iTunes: Patch Base - Coffeeshopped LLC
Note Coffeeshopped LLC also makes an extensive MIDI Sysex file manager: Sysex Base - Coffeeshopped LLC

"A demo of Patch Base on iPad being used to design sounds for the Korg Volca FM. All sound is being created by the Volca FM, and controlled with Patch Base."

Note the Volca FM does not yet support realtime editing so what you are seeing are the edits being sent as patch dumps, hence the pause you hear after every edit. Note this is a limitation of the Volca FM and not the editor.

Spotted this one on the excellent discchord mobile music site.

Korg Volca FM - 3 - How to import Sysex DX7 Patches using DEXED

Published on Apr 27, 2016 GUITARGUITAR

You can find the DEXED editor here and GuitarGuitar's tutorial post here. You might remember it from Sonicstate's Volca FM posted earlier here. Per that video unfortunately the Volca FM does not respond to realtime sysex editing.

KORG Volcas on eBay | KORG Volcas on Amazon

Previous videos:

Korg Volca FM - 1 - In Depth 'Out of the Box' Patch Demo


Korg Volca FM - 2 - Hands on with the new features - Warp Active Step, Arpeggiator & Pattern Chain

Korg Volca FM Patch Pack 03 (FM Does Analogue!) - FREE!

Published on Jan 13, 2018 Oscillator Sink

"Here is my third patch pack for the Volca FM called: 'FM Does Analogue'.

I'm in no way suggesting that the Volca FM is going to replace your beloved Moog Model D - it won't even be replacing your Volca Keys! But by aiming for this style of sound I think you unlock some really interesting tonalities that sound at once obviously FM but that are miles away from those classic bells and pads that are so often what FM is known for.

You can find the downloads for the patches on my website: http://www.oscillatorsink.com"