Korg Volca FM Presets Sound Demo (no talking) with Meris LVX: technoid Sound Pack

video upload by Limbic Bits

"'Technoid' is a sound pack designed for the Korg Volca FM series as well as other synthesizers that support DX7 Sysex import. Featuring a total of 32 Volca FM presets, this soundset is primarily aimed at producers of electronic music genres such as ambient, techno, and IDM.
Technoid” starts with twelve dub chord presets, ideal for dub and Detroit techno when played as minor chords, but also versatile enough for leads and arpeggios. The pack also offers several Pad presets that include both complex digital textures and warm, analog-like tones. Rounding out the collection are seven bass presets and three percussion sounds.

▶ Techno Sound Pack for Korg Volca FM: https://limbicbits.com/korg-volca-fm-..."

RF modular dawless jam 140bpm

video upload by Radical Frequencies Modular

"Patch:
The bass is the alpha saw from dpvco and the sub oscillator form waveshaper module into rf transistor mixer and then into diode dream Vcf 5 pole low pass .
The fm bleeping melody lead comes from dpvco beta saw through the amazing Scota Vcf which a wonderful module for instant fm leads and sfx ! Of course a lot of modulations are taking place here and there ! Sequencer is the beatstep pro and the drums are from rd6 and volca sample ."

Minimal Ambient w / Tenori-on, OP-1 field, volca fm | Herbal Gathering 2025-04-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with the YAMAHA TENORI-ON, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and ‪@KORG_INC‬ volca fm2. Repeating harmonies are washed in effect-laden electronic tones.

TENORI-ON: A phrase is looped with the RANDOM sequencer, then processed through the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II and GENERATION LOSS MK II.

OP-1 field: I first record a harmony loop, then overdub parts with the internal synth. The output is routed through ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY for modulation, reverb, and filtering.

volca fm2: A slow-attack patch is played and further degraded into lo-fi textures with ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY."

AMBIENT #11 (DAWless Live) w/ VOLCA FM2, NOVATION PEAK, MC-707

video upload by Andro Lectric

Scale: Db Minor
BPM: 80

w/
NOVATION PEAK
KORG VOLCA FM 2
ROLAND MC-707
ROLAND MX-1


(c) 2025
Written, Produced & Mixed by (Androlectric)

SADE - No Ordinary Love (AL-ReWork)

video upload by Andro Lectric

"SADE - No Ordinary Love (AL-ReWork)

Sounds w/
Novation PEAK
KORG VOLCA FM 2
ROLAND MC-707

(c) ReWork 2025 by ANDROLECTRIC

Original Track:
SADE - No Ordinary Love
1992 | Epic Records"

SOME LOFI JAM | DIGITAKT - VOLCA FM

video upload by uh!

"In this jam, I only used the Digitakt and the Volca FM. I couldn't sync them properly, so I adjusted the timing later in the DAW.

Other than that, it's pretty simple. I start with a chopped sample and then add the drums. All the instruments, except for the chords, come from the Digitakt—the bass, lead, and pluck.

It was my first time trying to play everything live without any pre-recorded parts, and it was quite an experience. I have a lot to improve, especially keeping in time, but oh well, let's see how it goes!"

GAME BOY, volca fm, Moog One, Field Recordings in Tokyo | Verdant Veins 2025-01-28 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created using the Game Boy, ‪@KORG_INC‬ volca fm2, YAMAHA MU15, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, and ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog One. Gentle synthesizer sounds overlap against the backdrop of Tokyo city sounds.

The Game Boy sounds are processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY into a lo-fi tone and played back using LSDj, synchronized only in tempo.

The Volca FM2 is saturated through GENERATION LOSS MKII and MICROCOSM while applying reverb effects.

The MU15 has filters and reverb applied using NIGHTSKY.

The field recordings consist of sounds recorded from Tokyo city, including temple bells, bicycle noises, and bird songs. These were recorded with a TASCAM X8."

How to Make the Korg Volca FM More Powerful in ~ 5 Minutes

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"Tutorial on How to Make the Korg Volca FM2 More Powerful using different LFO techniques

0:00 Intro
0:40 Add 2nd LFO Parameter
1:25 '2nd LFO' Demo
1:45 Detune Knob
2:05 Make all Patches better
3:05 Tremolo
3:15 Delay Effect
3:40 Reverb + 'Delay'
4:10 Random Bass Generator
4:45 Wider LFO Range
5:20 LFO 'Sync'
6:00 Key Sync LFO
6:25 Transpose Knob"

AMBIENT #10 w/ VOLCA FM QUAD, ROLAND MX-1 | Sunset at Hus Aren

video upload by Andro Lectric

"Scale: A Minor
BPM: 100

w/
KORG VOLCA FM 1 & 2
ROLAND MX-1
BOSS RV-500
---
Yes - I got a second ROLAND MX-1
from ebay in very good Condition :-)
now as Reserve or Sub-Mix
ROLAND is sleeping, sold out... MK-II...?
Tested with 4x "VOLCA FM"
Plus "BOSS RV-500" as an Insert
With a little Melody for the Sunset
at Hus Aren

Hus Aren, also known as Arnheim Castle, formerly known as Arnhem, is located southeast of the Bückeburg district of Nordholz. Archaeological findings indicate that the fortifications were built in the 12th century. According to historical sources, the castle was inhabited by the Lords of Arnheim, a regional noble family. After they were displaced by the Counts of Schaumburg, the castle was demolished in 1302.

(c) 2024
Written, Produced & Mixed by (Androlectric)"

KORG VOLCA (Zero-X | Short Jam) x THUNDERBIRDS | FM, BEATS

video upload by Andro Lectric

"KORG Volca Overdubs
(Zero-X | Short Jam)

BPM: 114
Scale: Eb Minor Pentatonic

Reverb/Delay
w/ ROLAND MX-1 / MC-707

(c) 2024
Written, Produced & Mixed by (Androlectric)"

ROSES (Extended-Mix) | DAWless w/ PEAK, microKORG, VOLCA FM | Live Electronica / Dub

video upload by Andro Lectric

"Roses (Extendend-Mix)
Live Jaming | Electronica / Dub
BPM: 114
Scale: Gb Minor

w/
KORG microKORG XL+
(A55 Evoltion)
Novation PEAK
(C066 ANDRO C-Freak 2)
KORG VOLCA FM2
(Cho Guitar, Afritumba, Xylophone)
ROLAND JD-08
(A.67 Hybrid Strings)
ROLAND JU-06A
(60 / 6-1 Synth Harp)
ROLAND MC-707
ROLAND MX-1
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Reason: West24
MC-707s: WEST24-2

(c) 2024
Written, Produced & Mixed by (Androlectric)"

Introducing SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient - Immersive Ambient Generator Synthesizer

video uploads by SONICWARE

https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-ambient

Playlist:
1. LIVEN Ambient Ø (Official PV)
2. How to make ambient music with LIVEN Ambient Ø
3. Layering tones with LIVEN Ambient Ø



Press release follows:

Soundscape Synthesizer LIVEN Ambient Ø Immersive Ambient Generator

4 layers of tone and texture̶Drone, Pad, Atmos, and Noise̶merge to generate resonance and transformation.

Blendwave Modulation Synthesis

Newly developed synth-engine with 6 structures, designed to create undulating and fluctuating tones.

Noise and Space

The Noise layer processes 8-second stereo sampling loops with noise blending and pitch modulation.

Extensive Effects Section

9 types of lush Reverb with shimmer, plus 6 types of effects including Tape Delay and Master Chorus.

Sequencer on Each Layer

Records performances, notes probabilities, and evolving tonal changes.

Immersive Ambient Generator
Ambient Ø (zero) is incredibly easy to use. Start by playing a tone from one layer using the note hold function. While listening closely, simply tweak the knobs to modify the tone and add other layers to shape a pleasing sound.

Blendwave Modulation Synthesis
We conducted extensive research into creating undulating and fluctuating tones for Ambient Ø, resulting in the development of a new wavetable-based synthesis.
Blendwave Modulation Synthesis combines 6 unique structures with 32 WAVEs featuring complex harmonic transitions, making it easy to create powerful low drones, lush pads, and transparent pizzicatos, perfect for ambient music.

4 knobs / 8 parameters offer a wide range of tone creation.

A WAVE contains 128 harmonic tables, allowing for diverse tonal changes such as moving from basic waveforms to complex harmonics. The WAVE is
represented by a yin-yang icon, with the yin representing moves in the reverse direction through the tables during modulation.

6 Structures
Each structure has a different number of oscillators and modulation circuits. ATMOS 1 applies ring modulation, while ATMOS 2 applies FM modulation.

Noise and Space
The Noise layer includes 8 specially selected nature sounds, offering noise blending, pitch adjustment and modulation to infuse unique spatial characteristics.
Additionally, it allows for up to 8 seconds of stereo sampling from the line input, letting you create personalized textures.

Extensive Effects Section
Ambient Ø is equipped with 9 types of lush reverb, each offering unique spatial dimensions and brightness settings. You can individually adjust the reverb send and shimmer send (for layering octaves) for each layer.

In addition to the reverb, the Ambient Ø offers
an effect unit with Tape Delay, Reverse Delay, and 4 master effects; Overdrive, Bit/Rate Crush, Tilt EQ, and Stereo Chorus.

Sequencer on Each Layer
You can not only layer the four tones, but each layer also includes a sequencer that allows you to record keyboard performances.
Furthermore, you can record changes in numerous parameters, including level, pan, and filter movement over time.


16 Ambient Sound Pattern Palettes, crafted by expert sound designers
No need to start from scratch. Choose a palette that fits your mood, start playing tones, tweak the knobs, and layer them following your heart. Thus, your inner thoughts and emotions will be crafted into sound.

Play On The Go: Portable, Built-in speaker, and Battery-powered
Leave your usual workspace and try using Ambient Ø in your living room or outdoors. As its evolving sounds mixes with the surrounding environmental noises, you are likely to experience genuine Ambient Music.

https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-ambient

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Recidivist

video upload by nbor

"At my portable, battery powered #dawless setup, working out a groove. Roland SH01A for the bass, Korg Volca FM for a lead, Meeblip Geode for another lead, Elektron Model Cycles for the drums and percussion. @1010music Blackbox is the brains of the operation, recording and playing sequences and distributing MIDI. Random crummy delay pedal on the volca FM is chosen more for its size than its sound!"

Contraption

video upload by nbor

"Gearing up for Wednesday's monthly in dt San Jose. I've been trying to make the most of the small synths, as it makes for a very portable situation. With only one effect on one sound, it is all very close to the circuits and raw.

Production notes: A dawless jam run on battery power alone. Roland SH-01A, Korg Volca FM, Meeblip Geode, @1010music Blackbox, and Sensel Morph. The Roland is going through a @MerisUs LVX delay. I found the cheap and compact "G-MARK" mixer from AliExpress for frighteningly cheap. It does a darn decent job, and is crazy small.

There are a couple battery packs - a 150Wh and a 99Wh. I ended up using the 2nd because the blackbox was making too much USB noise when everything was plugged into the 150Wh. There was still quite a bit of noise, but the Izotone RX-8 does a good job cleaning that out."

SONICWARE Introduces LIVEN "MEGA SYNTHESIS"

video upload by SONICWARE

Yuzo Koshiro Preset Patterns on LIVEN "MEGA SYNTHESIS"

video upload by SONICWARE



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The MEGA SYNTHESIS has resurrected the sound engine of this chip. We've faithfully recreated the 4-operator & 8-algorithm FM sound module, the 8-bit PCM sound module, and the "SN76489" PSG (Programmable Sound Generator) sound module used by the original console.

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Ekzil - "Chasing illusions" : Circuit Track / Volca sample / Volca bass

video upload by Geoffroy AULAGNER

"Today I wanted to test a completely new setup, more compact. I said goodbye to my favorite midi controller. I decided to use uniquely the synths performance capability.
I took out the Volca Sample 2 that I never managed to use .. until now 😁
The "step jump" function of the volca sample is really interesting in a live context ! it allows you to make original transitions..

Hope you like it !

Setup:
Novation Circuit Tracks: Drums, bass, chords progression
Volca sample 2: Drums
Volca Bass: main melody
Korg NTS-1: reverb, chorus, build up with the noise oscillator and outro melody (with FM oscillator)

This jam was performed and recorded live to a stereo output.
I edited the mix in Ableton, by adding EQ and compression."

Korg Volca FM2 Vs. Sonicware Liven XFM Sound Comparison

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"These are 2 portable and budget, 6 voice, FM synthesizers. While the Sonicware Liven XFM is more capable as a beat making machine, I thought I'd put the Korg Volca FM2 up to the sound test to see where it can compete. No external effects were added.

Since synths can make millions of different sounds, it is hard to directly compare them. So to do the best I could, I compared some of my favorite presets/custom patches in the following categories:

0:00 Pads
0:45 Ambience
1:45 Bass
3:15 Lead
4:20 Keys
5:55 Brass
6:47 Strings
7:57 Mallets
9:00 Whistles
9:58 Drums

In my opinion, the XFM is warmer sounding and better for traditional electronic sounds with its own unique twist. While the Volca FM2 is better for beutifully replicating the sounds of acoustic instruments."

CHOMPI Sampler - Crash⚡️Course Navigating Presets

video upload by CHOMPI CLUB

"Welcome to CHOMPI Club ✨
In this video we’ll discuss some of the key ways to navigate CHOMPI’s unique sampling workflow… Utilizing the shift menu to SAVE & RECALL both samples and loops within the 4 different engines.

CHOMPI is a quirky, chromatic sampler & Tape Music instrument inviting you into the magical world of sound design. With its one of a kind stereo sampling engine, unique multi-FX and tape style looper, CHOMPI is ready for immediate FUN.

˖˚⊹⟣⎯ ⬇︎ See Below for Details ⬇︎ ⎯⟣⊹˚˖

If you have questions or comments, feel free to join our CHOMPI Club Community on Discord:
https://discord.gg/WdMvKTRDPQ

To learn more about CHOMPI & join the waitlist, please visit our website:
https://chompiclub.com

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0:00 Welcome JAMZZZ
0:35 Introduction & Overview
1:51 Part 1 - The 4 ENGINES
2:28 The CHOMPI Buffer
3:25 The LOOPER Buffer
4:31 JAMMI & CUBBI Intro
4:50 JAMMI Mode Engine
5:33 CUBBI Mode Engine
6:03 Part 2 - The *SHIFT MENU
7:03 Preset Keys
7:38 Bank Select Keys
8:30 Input Select Keys
9:05 FX Position Keys
9:33 Sample Management Keys
9:42 Referencing the Quick Start Guide
10:10 Part 3 - EXAMPLE Time
10:31 Sampling External Sound Source
11:05 Editing Sample in CHOMPI Buffer
11:35 SAVING Presets
13:08 ERASING Presets
13:40 COPYING Presets
14:57 Part 4 - LOOPER COPY / SAVE
16:12 Overdubbing Presets onto LOOPS
17:20 Re-SAVING LOOPS
18:13 Recap & Outro JAMZZZ

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LTGEM Hard Case for Korg Volca

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"LTGEM Hard Case for Korg Volca Drum Machine & Digital FM Synthesizer & 16-Key Synthesizer - Travel Protective Carrying Storage Bag

Description
Item Weight 9.9 ounces
Item model number CS1234
Country of Origin China
Package Dimensions 9.84 x 7.87 x 3.43 inches

PERFECT FIT:
We've specifically designed the case to fit your Korg Volca Drum Machine & Digital FM Synthesizer & 16-Key Synthesizer. OUTER DIMENSIONS: 10.1" L – 5.9" W – 3.3" H.

100% SAFE: Holding belt make the Korg Volca Drum Machine fixed in the case, Hard quality EVA material is Semi-waterproof, Shockproof and Durable to protect Korg Volca Drum Machine & Digital FM Synthesizer & 16-Key Synthesizer from impacts and splashes.

TRAVEL PARTNER: This hard case for Korg Volca Drum Machine is lightweight and compact to fit in your backpack, carry-on or luggage for improved traveling protection.

CONVENIENT DESIGN: Inner Mesh pocket design perfectly for accessories, Smooth but strong 360 degree zipper for easy Opening and Closing."

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Bad Gear - cre8audio West Pest

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the cre8audio West Pest. Is this affordable semi modular analog synthesizer and hommage to Don Buchla 's West Coast synthesis The Pest? Can it keep up with competitors like the Korg Volca Modular, is it worth it without adding even more Eurorack modules and can it create the strange sounds of the antithesis to Bob Moog 's East Coast synthesis? Should I get the cre8audio East Beast instead?"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:52 Overview cre8audio West Pest
01:36 Oscillator
01:53 FM
02:03 Wave Folder
02:23 Dynamics Controller (Buchla Low Pass Gate)
02:48 LFO
03:02 Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Midi
04:00 UI Quirks and Limitations, Multi-Function Modulation Generator
04:25 4 Bit "Display"
04:35 What else??? Pricing, Thanks
05:02 Hate
05:27 Jam 1 (Techno)
06:16 Jam 2 (More Techno)
07:18 Finale (Drum'n'Bass)
07:50 Verdict