Korg Volca Beats Analog Rhythm Machine
The volca Beats delivers unforgettably classic sounds with six analogue and four PCM-based drum parts. Instant editing via the intuitive user interface allows users to cut/mix/slice loops on the fly to deliver a devastating analogue rhythm experience. The six editable analogue parts offer one knob per function for easy editing, while the four PCM parts provide speed control for drastic changes in pitch. Volca Beats is equipped with a 16-step sequencer with eight memory patches and the Sync In and Out functions allow clock sync of multiple instruments from the volca Series as well as Korg’s Monotribe
Product Features
- Electribe-style 16-step sequencer with eight memory patches
- Sync In and Out allows clock sync of multiple instruments from the Volca series
- Stutter for glitch or delay-like effects
- MIDI In for note entry, plus external sync and control from your DAW
- Play anywhere with the built-in speaker and optional battery power
Not a full-featured sampler, but still an extremely portable, accessible, and versatile groovebox The Volca Sample is the 4th addition to the Volca lineup (I own the Volca Bass also), and arguably offers the most versatility. In fact, I was looking for a fairly straightforward beatbox, and struggled between this and the analog drum sounds of the Volca Beats. Ultimately, I felt like the Beats had a few weaknesses (snare not very popular; limited arsenal of sounds) and that I could cover most of the Beats’ sounds plus a whole lot more with the Volca Sample.That being said, I…
Great for pro’s and beginners, lots of functionality and features. Very versatile unit. I am still not done with this one. I did already sell my Volca beats for the same reason a lot of people complain about how it sounds. But the sample replaces a lot of what that one did anyway. I am going to hold onto this one for quite awhile as I have not yet dug into all of it’s possibilities. If you are into synth gear or just starting out and what to try something on the cheap, this is it. Attached a vid of something I came…