ReVolt from myVolts - a simple way to USB power your AA/AAA/C/D cell battery devices.

video by myVolts

"Using our ground-breaking Ripcord USB cables, we have extended the family of products to all battery powered devices. If you would like to know more, visit www.wehatebatteries.com/YT"

New myVolts mickXer V2 passive mixer

via myVolts

"V2 of the myVolts 5-way passive mixer mickXer‘s just dropped – It’s got improved volume output, bolder boosted bass, and it’s available in new Cool Grey colour. With 5 x 1/8″ (3.5mm) TRS stereo inputs and noise reduction, it’s a must for the discerning desktop musician. mickXer works great with any music gear: Korg Volcas, Roland Boutiques, Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators and thousands more.

Grab it and get 20% off your entire order with code MIX20, valid through to end of March 2021."

Tabletop pinball machine, two synths and an effects pedal USB powered with 9V Ripcord power cable.

myVolts

"USB powered pinball? Grinning face With a backing track? Smiling face with open mouth
We've used a single 9V USB Ripcord to power two Korg Volcas, a Digital delay pedal, and....a pinball machine. Zany face Check out Crazy Chain, our modular power supply chain. #Pinball #synths #effectpedals #korgvolca #usbpower

Volca Modular and Volca beats used.
Channels mixed with myVolts mickxer.
All power and audio solutions available through www.myvolts.com"

Crazy Chain - the Daisy Chain power cable reinvented. Power Korg Volcas guitar effect pedals + more!

myVolts

"At myVolts, we're always trying to make life simpler. Have you ever wanted to carry less power supplies around? Do you rather not have "spare ends" from your daisy chain cable? Does it not have the correct tip for your synthesizer?

We hope to solve those problems, with our stylish DC power cable solution.

You can select the Tip size, polarity or chain link length to allow the right set up for your pedalboard, your synth stand, or where ever you'd like your life to be a little less complicated.

In this video, Luke Brennan, MD at myVolts explains how to power 3 synths and an effects pedal from one USB port. This is achieved with a USB powerbank, one 9V+ Ripcord USB Cable and a Crazy Chain, available from our online store: https://www.myvolts.com/crazychain

This mobile USB powered synthesizers setup features a Korg Volca Modular, a Korg Volca Bass, a Sismo Samba (two outputs, one passed through a Zoom MSC70 Effects Pedal)."

Introducing Crazy Chain! New approach to daisy chaining

Gaz Williams

New Crazy Chain from myVolts. They are running a promo for the day: "Buy any Ripcord and get one free Crazy Chain, add code CRAZYVOLTS at checkout, code's good to midnight 22nd October." Link: https://myvolts.co.uk

"What is myVolts Crazy Chain?

Did you ever want to power a number of synths and pedals, but find that your existing daisy chain cable just didn't cut it? Wrong size connectors, wrong size polarity, unused connectors, unsuitable cable lengths can all be a hassle you don't need when you just want to make music.

Crazy Chain is a flexible, mix and match cable solution to let you power your gear just the way you want to. Choose tip: You choose which DC power tip size each Crazy Chain connector has, so you can plug, for example, a Korg Volca (1.7mm inner diameter / 4.7mm outer diameter) in the same chain as a Boss guitar pedal (2.1mm inner diameter / 5.5mm outer diameter). Mix and match tips to suit exactly your devices.

Change polarity: You can change polarity from positive to negative as you go along the chain, you can even change it back! Polarity change is identified by an orange DC input, so whenever power passes through this connection, it will change polarity. Make sure to check your instrument specification to ensure it receives the correct polarity. Chain devices: Crazy Chain lets you power only the devices you want to power, whether that's 3 devices or 12 devices. This means no more looking for extra connectors to suit your specific setup, and no more hanging dog-leg connectors adding noise into your audio.

The right lengths: Choose from 3 different cable lengths to suit your setups."

10 ways to USB power your Korg Volca? with Ripcord from myVolts.

myVolts

"I was thinking last week, there must be 10 places around the house where I could find a USB port to power a volca, and there was! 🎶⚡😁✨⚡"

Savage - Boutique's: SH-01A / TB-03 / TR-09 +

Micro Banshee

"The TB-03 and TR-09 are both utilising track write and play mode with the drums and bass programmed for the track duration. The two SH-01A's are playing several accompanying sequence's during the track - with FX from the Korg NTS-1, the MyVolts mickXer is used for the input of the two SH-01A's and the Zoom H1 is being used as a pre-amp for the mickXer.

The PO-33 is direct to mix in on the TB-03, the TB-03 is direct to mix in the TR-09, with the Korg mini KP-2 adding a little reverb onto both of these.

Everything is input to both channels on the Tascam DP-004 recorder.

As always, the track is played 'live' in one take - with no DAW, editing or post production.

Used:
PO-33 [KORG Mini KP-2]
Roland Boutique SH-01A's [KORG NTS-1]
Roland Boutique TB-03 [KORG Mini KP-2]
Roland Boutique TR-09 [KORG Mini KP-2]"

myVolts MickXer demo

Published on Jun 5, 2020 Circuit 3

"A simple demo of the handy little 5 channel MickXer by myVolts. Available here http://myvolts.com/product/42824/myVo...)"

Solar powered Volcas

Published on May 1, 2020 myVolts

"Solar powered volca anyone? 😎

Spring sunshine, time to ⚡USB solar power ⚡some beats!

We've hooked up our 🌟 9v #ripcordusb 🌟to a couple of #korgvolca #synths 😍.
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No problem powering two from one port, but the 🌞#solarpanel 🌞 couldn't go 3 volcas. I'm sure using the second port would have got us there, or maybe just wait for the summer sun! ☀️
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Ripcord allows you to convert any usb output to the voltage you want. 6v, 7.5v,9v, 12v, 18v.
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ANCIENT SUNSET: Battery powered Analog Four mk2 Outdoor Jam Impro, Blue Mountains Australia

Published on Mar 13, 2020 Gary P Hayes

"Really just testing out the new current doubling Ripcord here on a local rock, the jam is total impro, no planning, I cut in about 5 mins in after starting from an initial state ... will try harder next time!
Live Out-Dawless Jam / Impro - In an ancient style - on Elektron #AnalogFour Mk2
Powered by MyVolts Ripcord current doubling Y adapter
Composed & Performed © Gary P Hayes in a Grose Valley overlook Blue Mountains Australia recorded onto Zoom H6 no other processing edited in FCPx"

DIY MIDI keyboard

Published on Feb 28, 2020 myVolts

"#Fabuary2020 -🤗 diy midi keyboard anyone? 😋

We wanted to encourage people to start making in February - we work from a fablab ourselves, so, #Fabuary 🤩🤘 We were work from @oficinalab.porto all day, who have been gracefully hosting us 🙏🏼😁👌 We've made a #musicstand already, now we are going to modify a #rockband #keytar so we can use it with our #korgvolca"

myVolts featured on the Gemini Horror Show

Published on Feb 21, 2020 myVolts

"It is an honour to be featured on the gemini horror show. 🙏🏼🤩🙏🏼 One of those you could play on loop all day. 😎✌️ And the visuals 🥰 I'm not sure if we have ever explained our products so well.

What you got here is the volca dream team. 😋 #ripcordusb 9v+ #usb powering all 3 volcas, using our 1 to 5 volca splitter cable. 🌟 Then you have our passive (unpowered) #mickXer in red, with coloured cables, giving a sweet and portable setup. 🎶⚡🌟⚡🎶 #Repost @gemini.horror
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@myvolts sent me a bunch of goodies to play with, 1 cable powering all the volcas 🤤
#myvolts #korg #korgvolca"

myVolts #mickXer in action!

Published on Feb 14, 2020 myVolts

"Ghost-trance-surf-pop anyone? 👌

We love ❤️ to see our mickxer in action (5 channel, stereo, noise removal & passive, so no power required). 🤗

Not bad, for $17.99!!✨🌟🤩🌟✨ The OP1 sometimes gives a bit of hum when USB powered, but mickxer removes that noise very sweetly. 👏✨ A great mix of devices, and killer sounds!! 🔊😍👏 Repost @ghostsurfofficial
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OP-1 & PO-32 & MONOTRON & MickXer⚡️⚡️ #op1 #po32 #monotron #korg #myvolts #mickxer #tonic #electronicmusic #electronic #music #teenageengineering"

Rita Braga tries out Ripcord USB Cable - Powering Yamaha Reface YC and a Roland Street Cube.

Published on Jan 21, 2020 myVolts

"Porto's finest songstress, Rita Braga, gave MyVolts the pleasure of her company for an afternoon. Filmed in Silo Auto, Porto. Using a 12V and 9V Ripcord USB cable, we were able to power a Yamaha Reface YC keyboard/organ and a Roland Street Cube Amplifier from a single Powerbank.

Rita plays an instrumental version of her song ' I can still remember Spring', all right reserved - Rita Braga."

Black Friday Deals

The following are some Black Friday sales from sponsors of the site. Be sure to click through banners above and on the right for ongoing deals, and of course check out eBay

via @WeAreNovation

"Make music for less by taking advantage of big discounts on some of our most popular products, including Launchpad [MK2] and Circuit Mono Station >>> https://store.focusrite.com/en-gb/categories/black-friday-2019…"

And: "Get a free Find Your Sound t-shirt with all purchases of Launchpad X in our Novation London store this weekend. Offer valid until store close (6pm) on Sunday 1st December #NovationLondon"


CONTROL in New York is having a 10% Off Holiday Sale.

Perfect Circuit in Burbank/LA is having up to 40% off select products.

Signal Sounds in Glasgow, Scotland is having a seasonal sale.

Kraft Music in Wisconsin is having a Black Friday sale here.

Three Wave Music in New Jersey is having a Black Friday sale here (scroll down for details).

Synthesizers.com is having a holiday sale, details here.

And myVolts is celebrating Synthy Saturday with a discount code for 20% off across EVERYTHING in the myVolts shop!

For 20% off your order, apply discount code
MVBF
Valid on myVolts.co.uk / myVolts.com / myVolts.de / myVolts.fr
From 27th to 30th November 2019.
Min spend 10 GBP / USD / EUR. We ship worldwide!

Korg Littlebits synth turned into an oscilloscope with USB power from Ripcord

Published on Nov 6, 2019 myVolts

myVolts Ripcord on Amazon

"Using #korg #littlebits #synth kit is a lot of fun, but we've made it more interesting.

Powering it via USB with #Ripcordusb and connecting a power meter in-line, you can see a visual of the waveform shape reflected in the current draw.

Two oscillators means you see frequency modulation in action!"

Look Mum - no batteries! - How to USB power your Korg Volca Sample (and up to 4 more volcas)

Published on Nov 6, 2019 myVolts

myVolts Ripcord on Amazon

"Want to power your #korg #volcasample with USB?🎵 Easy peasy, with our 9V #ripcordusb power cable.🍰 ⚡Power up to 5 volcas from 1 USB port.

We also make a 1 to 5 Volca power splitter cable, save yourself a lot of💰💲💰 And with less batteries, you might even save one of these...🌎"

Korg Volca Modular in Japan powered via USB on a bullet train.

Published on Oct 23, 2019 myVolts

"Using our Ripcord USB cable to power a Korg Volca Modular in Japan. Composed the track with it on the Bullet train with Mount Fuji out the window. Some Japanese moments along the way, including Tomy DORAMI musical cats and Tokyo Hotel Fire Safety videos."

mVolts Ripcord USB on Amazon
myVolts on Amazon

myVolts visits Five G Synthesizer shop in Tokyo Japan - minilogue sounds

Published on Nov 4, 2019 myVolts

"What a spaceship! Walls and walls of #modularsynth.
#audio is #korg #minilogue beside #oscilloscope.
Lots of #prophetsynth action. #buchlamusiceasel on display, along with a lot of vintage gear.
Staff are super friendly, knowledge and they love #Ripcordusb!

Also on show from #teenageengineering #op1 and #opz #pocketoperators
lots of #doepfer . so much #analogue and #modular you wouldn't believe!"

myVolts on Amazon

Near Dark by CHRISTIAN

Published on Oct 30, 2019 Christian Cuello

"My video for the MyVolts UK Halloween comp - Near Dark.

Recorded with Volca Keys, Volca Beats and an Ibanez DE7 Delay pedal. Played through a Tascam MF-P01 and speaker."