Meet the New KORG volca modular - Details & Demos

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Korg

It's real. Looks like a mini Buchla Music Easel with the red on blue touch panel "keys".

Updates: Reverb video, audio demos, hi-res pics & additional details added below.

"KORG volca modular is a semi-modular analog synthesizer in the KORG volca format that makes modular synthesis more accessible and understandable than ever before. Featuring 50 patch points for using the 20 included patch cables to connect the eight onboard modules in any way imaginable, volca modular was created with 'West Coast Style' synthesis in mind, to offer a unique sound and design that deviates from traditional synthesis norms."

Korg Volca Modular - Demo with Nick Kwas

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Kraft Music

"Find exclusive Korg Volca Modular BUNDLES at Kraft Music.

Nick Kwas Demos and jams out on the Korg Volca Modular at Kraft Music.

The Korg Volca Modular is a semi-modular analog synthesizer with eight independent internally-connected modules, 50 patch points, and digital effects. Although focused on the complex and experimental sounds of the West Coast school of modular synthesis, the Volca Modular is equipped with the familiar 16-step Volca sequencer with parameter automation capabilities, as well as flexible scale and key settings. Sync and CV in jacks allow for connection to other Volca units, select Korg synths and sequencers, and modular systems. Like other Volcas, the Volca Modular features a built-in speaker and battery operation.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Korg Volca Modular bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new micro modular synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Korg Volca Modular - Clock Divider

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Rishabh Rajan

"Tutorial on creating a multi-voice pattern using the clock divider."

Korg Volca Modular - Step Sequencer

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Rishabh Rajan

"A tutorial on some of the functionality of the step sequencer on the Korg Volca Modular."

Korg Volca Modular Micro Modular Synthesizer | Reverb Demo Video

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Reverb

"The synth masters at Korg just announced the Volca Modular, Minilogue XD, and Volca Drum. Starting with the Volca Modular micro modular synth, check out this video demo (as well as those linked below) to learn more about the features in this trio of new offerings from the dream team that created so many of the top-selling synths on Reverb in the past couple years.
Read More on Reverb"

"An analog synth composed of modules

Eight modules

The volca modular is a semi-modular synthesizer consisting of independent analog synth modules, digital effects, and a sequencer. Each of the modules has been carefully selected for its stand-alone completeness. The modules are internally connected so that sound can be produced even before connecting the included pin cables, and the routing is shown by white lines on the panel. Module connections via a pin cable take priority over the internal connections, bypassing them.

SOURCE：

This consists of a triangle VCO carrier and a modulator. The complex overtones generated by FM modulation are sent through a wave folder circuit to add additional overtones, producing a distinctive sound. This module is important in determining the basic character of the sound of volca modular.

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Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide Patches

Published on Jan 29, 2020 Tony Horgan

"This is a series of video to accompany the book, demonstrating and explaining all the patches from the book. The ebook and print book also includes a lot more information about the Korg Volca Modular. The book is available in print from Lulu.com and in ebook format from iBooks and Google Play Books.

Print: http://www.lulu.com/shop/http://www.lulu.com/shop/tony-ho...
iPhone/iPad/Mac: https://books.apple.com/gb/book/korg-volca-modular-the-ex...
Android: https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Korg_Volca_Modular..."

Playlist:
Starter Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt1)
Source Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 2)
Functions Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 3)
Clock / Sequences Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 4)
Dual LPG Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 5)
Split Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 6)
Utility Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 7)
Woggle Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 8)
Space Out / CV Patches: Korg Volca Modular The Expert Guide (pt 9)

Official Korg volca modular Tutorial Videos

Tutorials: Korg volca modular Published on Jan 26, 2019 Korg

Playlist:

Korg volca modular Tutorial 1: Intro to Modular
Korg volca modular Tutorial 2: West Coast Synthesis
Korg volca modular Tutorial 3: Signal Path Overview
Korg volca modular Tutorial 4: Utility Modules Overview
Korg volca modular Tutorial 5: Sequencer and Tuning Overview

Korg Volca Modular | Unboxing + Demo

Published on Apr 15, 2019 littleBIGsynths

"Korg Volca Modular, Semi modular synth, unboxing and sound demo

Hey guys! I just picked up a brand new volca, the Korg Volca Modular! Like most people, when I first heard that there were new Volcas, I got super excited. 😁 The Volca drum seems cool, but not quite as interesting to me as the Volca Modular. For me, the vMod was a no brainer... A semi modular Volca? Yes! Take my money. 🤑 So, after placing my preorder and waiting a few months, its finally here. I am super eager to play with it and learn more about this "west coast" synthesis stuff. Oh, and of course make lots of cool videos for it. 😉

Well, I hope you guys enjoy this video! As always, thank you for for watching, littleBIGsynths. 👊

Please be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and/or SUBSCRIBE I would highly appreciate it. 🙂

For even more content, follow me on Instagram - @littlebigsynths

Other gear featured in this video:
Teenage Engineering PO-12, Korg Volca Keys, Zoom MS-70CDR

*** Intro song:
Eva – "失望した" https://youtu.be/jVTsD4UPT-k ***"

Synamiitti 2015

Published on Sep 6, 2015 Petri Kauppi

"Turun syntetisaattoriseuran Synamiitti 2015"

Video from this year's Synamiitti synth event in Finland.

Some details on the event via http://synamiitti.com for the archives:

"12:00-18:00 Synamiitti, Loads of synths on display
The Daytime event is free of charge and the bar is open.
Päivätapahtuma on ilmainen ja Dynamossa on A-oikeudet.
AFTERPARTY
21:00-02:00 Live performances by:
RONSKIBIITTI (21:30)
MR VELCRO FASTENER (22:30)
visuals by:
VJ TURU SANOMA
Ovet/doors 21.00, liput/tickets 6e, ennakot/advance 8raita & Ticted
The Afterparty is presented by: TELMU & Turun Syntetisaattoriseura

ON DISPLAY / PETTING ZOO

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Introducing the KORG volca drum - Welcome to an infinitely expanding world of sound-design

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Korg

Updates: Additional videos, audio demos, hi-res pics & details added below. Check out the SEQUENZ CB-4VOLCA Hard-shell case for up to 4 volts.

"Joining volca kick and beats as the third, and most unique, drum synth in the volca lineup.

The volca series is all about unique sound. Whether it's analog, PCM, or FM, the volca series puts unique sounds into an accessible platform. And now, the series is joined by a new rhythm machine that brings yet another sonic character. It's the volca drum digital percussion synthesizer."

Korg Volca Modular - Demo with Nick Kwas

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Kraft Music

"Find exclusive Korg Volca Drum BUNDLES at Kraft Music.

Nick Kwas Demos the Korg Volca Drum at Kraft Music.

The Korg Volca Drum is a digital percussion synthesizer and rhythm machine with a 6-part x 2-layer structure. Based on DSP-powered analog modeling, Volca Drum generates a wide range of unexpectedly different percussion sounds ranging from realistic to idiosyncratic, with wave folder, overdrive, and waveguide resonator effects. Volca Drum is equipped with the familiar 16-step Volca sequencer with parameter automation capabilities. Sync and MIDI in jacks allow for connection to other volcas, select Korg synths and sequencers, and DAWs. Like other Volcas, the Volca Modular features a built-in speaker and battery operation.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Korg Volca Drum bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new percussion synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer | Reverb Demo Video

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Reverb

"The synth masters at Korg just announced the Volca Drum, Minilogue XD, and Volca Modular. Starting with the Volca Drum, check out this video demo (as well as those linked below) to learn more about the features in these new offerings from the dream team that created so many of the top-selling synths on Reverb in the past couple years.
Read More on Reverb"

Korg Volca Drum Mega Tutorial

Published on Jan 14, 2019 cuckoomusic

"Korg Volca Drum is a percussive synthesiser from Korg, in the Volca range. I find it quirky and fun, when departing from the drum territory.
Here's a long tutorial, with a lot of flavours of what it sounds like, and how you can work with it."

"Welcome to an infinitely expanding world of sound-design.
Joining volca kick and beats as the third, and most unique, drum synth in the volca lineup.

The volca series is all about unique sound. Whether it's analog, PCM, or FM, the volca series puts unique sounds into an accessible platform. And now, the series is joined by a new rhythm machine that brings yet another sonic character. It's the volca drum digital percussion synthesizer.

Based on a simple trigger waveform, wave folder and overdrive are used to add overtones and distortion, and then a waveguide resonator effect brings the sound to life. The six-part DSP synth engine was designed with a completely different philosophy than conventional drum machines, and generates a wide range of unexpectedly different sounds. And of course, you can play those sounds from the volca-style sequencer.

Adding these distinctive sounds to your rhythms will revolutionarily transform your performances and productions.

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KORG VOLCA MODULAR + ARTURIA MICROBRUTE CV CHAOS

Published on Jun 14, 2019 Tony Horgan

"This is the Korg Volca Modular being controlled by the Arturia MicroBrute via CV. The audio is from the Volca Modular, passed through the filter of the MicroBrute, then through a delay effect. This is an example of how you can use control voltage (CV) to connect the Volca Modular to other modular synths. Check out Korg Volca Modular - The Expert Guide ebook, due Q3 2019. Search Volca Expert."

#Synthuary2020 / #Jamuary2020 - 11

#Jamuary2020 // Ambient - Peak, Digitone, Particle v2, RV-500

Published on Jan 10, 2020 Soular Order

"Second track for #Jamuary2020. This time all ambient.
The Novation Peak is used to create the live chords/drone (triggered by an Arturia Keystep). The Elektron Digitone is sequencing the pinging lead sound which is run through the Red Panda Particle v2 and then into the Boss RV-500.
Audio recorded from an old Mackie ProFX12 mixer onto a Zoom H4N. Video recorded on an iPhone 11 Pro."

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Perfect Circuit: Korg Volca Modular: Battery Powered Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

Published on Jan 15, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Korg has a new Volca out, the Volca Modular which is the same size as the other Volcas and can sync with them, but is a semi-modular analog synthesizer. The inspiration for the synthesis is West Coast and includes a complex oscillator, two function generators and two low pass gates as well as a random "woggle" generator. The sequencer has some new playback modes for less repetition and there is a built in reverb as well. The synth makes sound un-patched, but you can re-route the signals and process them to get other interesting sounds.

Volca Modular available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/korg-v...

#PerfectCircuit #Volca #Synth"

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More Korg Volca Modular coverage.

Bad Gear - Korg Volca Modular

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 Korg Volca Modular. Is this compact modular system the ideal introduction to West Coast - style modular synthesis? Would Don Buchla approve? Modular - not even once!!!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:57 Overview Korg Volca Modular
01:17 WTH is West Coast Synthesis??? Moog vs. Buchla
02:30 Source (oscillator section), FM, Waveshaping
02:58 Dual LPG (Low Pass Gate 1 & 2)
03:16 Space Out (Reverb)
03:32 Functions (AHR & Rise/Fall Envelope)
03:51 Turn Function 2 into an LFO, Inverted Output, End of Cycle
04:12 Utility (+/-/x)
04:23 Woggle (Sample & Hold), Stepped/Unstepped
04:35 Split (Multiple)
04:38 Sequencer (Bounce, Stochastic,...)
04:57 Scales, Microtuning
05:14 Sequencer Gates, Tempo Modulation
05:31 Limitations, Connectivity, Use it with an external CV source
05:55 What else???
06:08 Hate
06:34 Jam 1
07:34 Jam 2
08:22 Finale
08:52 Verdict"

MS-20mini Octatrack COSMIC SPACE ROCK floydish ambient GUITAR psychedelic (Korg Volca, Elektron) #30

Published on Jan 31, 2015 VolcaRock

"COSMIC SPACE ROCK - a pink floyd-ish psychedelic live JAM with KORG MS-20 mini, ELECTRON OCTATRACK, heavy & AMBIENT GUITAR live loops.
Live play of MS-20 mini through guitar pedalboard (Lead Synth), NORD Modular Rack (Organ) and WALDORF Microwave (FX-Sounds).
KORG Volca Keys, WALDORF Pulse & DOEPFER MS-404 are sequenced with RPE SEQ 12 Matrix Sequencer
All Beat Loops made with KORG Volca Beats & JOMOX Jazbase 03.
All Synthesizer Loops made with KORG Volca Bass, ROLAND Juno 60, WALDORF Microwave & NORD Modular Rack.
All Loops sampled with ELEKTRON Octatrack

Alternative Video (Drone Flights and City Highway by Night) Filmed with DJI PHANTOM II in Adelberg (Germany) and Stuttgart (Germany)
Lots of flight action above the street, winter & snow landscapes, night flights.

I HOPE YOU ENJOY MY LIVE winter VIDEO ART :-) & feel free to ask me if you have any questions
I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR 2015
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SAMPLER SETUP: (*used on this track)
Elektron Octatrack (Master Clock)*

into Main Mixer TL Audio Fat Track

SYNTHESIZER SETUP (*used on this track)
Korg Volca Bass*
Korg Volca Beats*
Korg Volca Keys* into Rocktron Tsunami Chorus
Roland Juno 60* into 2 Behringer Vintage Time Machines
Doepfer MS 404* into Rocktron Hyperflange
Waldorf Puls 1*
Waldorf Microwave 1* (with Access Programmer)
Nord Modular Rack*
Emu Proteus 2000
Yamaha Tx81z
Jomox Jazbase 03*
Jomox Xbase 09 (special edition with Jazbase upgrade)
Roland Rhythm 77
Roland DR-880

all Synths run into Soundcraft Spirit M12 and Soundcraft Spirit Folio 12/2
into Main Mixer (TL Audio Fat Track)

Send FX Spirit M12:

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NAMM Leaks: New KORG Volca Modular & Volca Drum

And the first NAMM 2019 rumor is in. A new KORG Volca Modular "Micro Modular Synthesizer" & Volca Drum "Digital Percussion Synthesizer". Click the pics to explore. Note the mini patch points (ala Tinysizer) on the Volca Modular, and the display on the Volca Drum.

The Volca Modular appears to be a "West Coast" approach with a Woggle modulation source and 2 LPGs or Lowpass Gates.  An LPG is essentially the Buchla version of a Lowpass Filter.  There also appears to be some oscillator wave folding on the left.  Man, this is going to sell like hotcakes.  I want one now.   Digital drums on the Volca Drum with modulation does look interesting as well.

CatSynth TV Korg Volca Modular GIVEAWAY - Ends 9 Feb 2020

Published on Jan 6, 2020 CatSynth TV

"We are excited to announce our first ever giveaway on CatSynth TV! We will be giving away a Korg Volca Modular and two CatSynth T-shirts on February 9, 2020. This video demonstrates the Volca Modular and provides instructions on the giveaway.

Visit https://gleam.io/competitions/RBzhC-c... to enter, and good luck!
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Contest Rules

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Korg Volca Modular: Micro Modular Synthesizer - Demos

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Guitar Center

Korg Volca Modular Micro Modular Synthesizer Demo Video - All Playing, No Talking

Published on Jan 14, 2019 Musician's Friend

Korg Volca Modular

See the dealer banners on the right for pricing and availability.

Korg Volca Modular - "35 Ambient Ideas" Soundset

video upload by

"Follow the Volca series from Korg - we did it in the West Coast style!
Korg Volca Modular with 35 Ambient Ideas is not only a patch set.

Buy: https://lfostore.sellfy.store/p/korg-...

Its also a learing tool for your tiny modular synth to know all it possibilities & free ambient
reverb presets for the smooth & deep sound with Valhalla Supermassive Reverb!

Insie of the pack:

Beautiful pads & evolving drones
Bells/plucks/west coast style sounds
Agressive basses
Sequences & non standard movements
Effects

Inside of the pack you will find:

*Hi-quality picture of each patch with instructions & add-ons
*Hi quality audio dry/wet demo
*Our custom deep & lush presets for free of charge Valhalla Supermassive reverb
*Detailed instructions of how chain all mentioned together for a great sound!

Dry Demo:
https://soundcloud.com/chronosproject...

Made by Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of "Organica" for Waldorf Blofeld & "WS Universe" for Korg Wavestation

Turn the potential of your Volca Modular on maximum & may music be with you!"

BURG - black orion (digitakt, avalon bassline, korg volca, modular)

Published on Feb 4, 2018 ollilaboratories

Update: walkthrough video added below.

"If you like my stuff please support me on http://music.ollilab.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/theBURG

Here is my first proper track in 2018, dammit, finally.. January has been really crazy with daytime work to date and I have had a hard time finding time to make some music.

I wanted to scale things down a bit, and not use too many instruments, make it a bit more minimal. Come to think of it, I rarely use all of my gear on a track.. for me this is a vital part of my sound design process e,g learning to say stop when there is no more room in the track.

113 bpm, a bit more downbeat 4/4 with the Avalon Bassline driving the main theme. Low end bass is being served by a KORG volca bass, with a slight LFO on the filter to make it evolve slowly.

Digitakt handles the kickdrum + the dubby chords and hihats. Additional hihats and rimshot are added with the TR8.

The modular has 3 sounds, all controlled by the beatstep pro, a bass sequence with the MI braids + uVCF resonance cranked up pretty high modulated by PAM. Rings does a dreamy random melody which is heavily modulated by PAM aswell. Finally some percussion in the BIA, triggered by the beatstep pro, randomizing some CV modulation to make it non repetitive.

Lead sound in the KORG volca keys, but you guys probably know this sound by now :)

I hope you will enjoy this one! Also, stay tuned for a very special treat, a complete walkthrough video where I will cover how this track was made.

Gear list:

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline
KORG volca bass x2
KORG volca keys
Analog Four (just a sequencer + FX for the 0 coast)
Makenoise 0-coast
Roland TR-8
Arturia Beatstep pro

Current modular rack: https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/445007

FX list:

2x Zoom MS-70 CDR
KORG kaoss pad KP3+
Boss RE-20
Keeley electronics Caverns

BoOoOoM!"


Published on Feb 8, 2018 ollilaboratories

Slow Modular Keys - more from the Korg Volca Modular

Published on Apr 12, 2019 Wein Glas

"Another track with the tiny Korg Volca Modular.
This time with slow keyboard playing and a bit of knob wiggling."

Korg Volca Modular Wein Glas

Korg Volca Modular - Boxing Day Warm Up Jam

Published on Dec 26, 2019 ChrisLody

"My missus was nice enough to buy me yet another Korg Volca this Christmas, the Korg Volca Modular!

So here's my first go on it. I found it quite mysterious when I first switched it on as 'West Coast' style synthesis is quite new to me, the naming conventions anyway. Luckily this Volca (unlike some others) has a very good manual so after a short while I was fairly comfortable with it.

Not tremendously complex this jam but it's my first Volca Modular jam in my new studio since we moved house, most of which is still in boxes so it's more of a warm up than anything."

TINY SYNTHESIZER JAM: Korg VOLCA MODULAR and NTS-1 dark ambient drone jam

video upload by CNTR RNDM

"This tiny synthesizer jam features a generative patch on the Korg Volca Modular which is being run through the Korg NTS-1 - the NTS-1 works as an FX unit for the Korg Volca Modular. FX-wise, I'm using the absolutely amazing Cathedral reverb in this tiny synthesizer jam. If you own a Korg NTS-1 and you haven't downloaded it yet, do yourself a favour and head over to https://hammondeggsmusic.ca/ and get this reverb...NOW!!! It's free (which is incredible) and super awesome!!! I need to add more exclamation marks to make my point clear...so here they are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, enjoy this tiny synthesizer jam! Cheers!!!"

Into the Breach: Synth Covers

Published on Aug 26, 2019 Hyperobjeckt Synths

0:00 Open a Breach
2:26 Antiquity Row
5:30 A.C.I.D.

"Into the Breach is my favorite game of 2018, with a killer soundtrack by Ben Prunty. While playing it I kept thinking... what would this music sound like on synths and drum machines?

I wanted these covers to have a distinct feel that is different from the original music. So where the game's soundtrack mostly uses string instruments and minimal percussion, I hooked up 6 synthesizers, 2 drum machines, and a sampler. For the arrangement, I went more aggressive with prominent drums and a healthy amount of distortion.

Each song was recorded in two parts: one using the instruments on the desk and one using the instruments on the stool. These were recorded multitracked and then combined in REAPER. Here's the specific gear I used:
Roland D-05
Roland TR-8
Korg Monologue
Korg Minilogue
Korg Volca Drum
Korg Volca Modular
Korg Volca Keys
Korg Volca Bass
Korg Volca Sample
Korg Volca Mix
Zoom MS70-CDR
Soundcraft Signature 12MTK"