Korg Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Synthesizer Bundle with Power Supply and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth
Even today, when digital technology allows electronic musical instruments to simulate any sound imaginable, people seek the warm harmonics and distortion produced by analog vacuum tubes. This distinctive sound has a quality beyond words that sets it apart, and cannot be captured by a response curve; it’s the unmistakable sound of tubes. The volca nubass is the first analog synth to be equipped with a Nutube new-generation vacuum tube in its oscillator. Vacuum tube plus analog means that the sound is warm, thick, and rich. The familiar transistor ladder filter gives it the character of a classic bass machine, along with overdrive, and huge-sounding distortion. An acid bass machine for a new generation combines classic sound with the power of modern synthesizer design. It’s the volca nubass.
Keyboard: multi touch keyboard + step sequencer
Analog synthesis, monophonic
Structure: VTO (vacuum tube oscillator), VCF, VCA, EG, LFO, Overdrive, Tone
16 step Sequencer with pattern chain, 16 pattern storage
I/O: Audio out/Headphones over 3.5mm stereo mini jack
Sync out Sync in over two 3.5mm mini jacks
MIDI in over 5 pin MIDI din connector
Included Items: Six AA alkaline batteries for checking operation, Sync cable
Dimensions (W x D x H): 193 × 115 × 46 mm / 7.61″ x 4.54″ x 1.82″
Weight 370 g / 0.82 lbs. (Excluding batteries)
Product Features
- Vacuum tube oscillator circuit features Korg Nutube technology for the first time
- A transistor ladder low-pass filter that produces a distinctive sound
- Analog driver circuit adds gain and distortion
- Volca sequencer makes performing and composing simple and intuitive
- Transpose, accent, and slide functions create grooves on nubass’ sequencer
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Great little machine. I am amazed at how good this little unit actually is. I’ve built Roland TR-909 and 808 clones which are also very good but pricey machines, but for less than $175 including shipping I can get nearly the exact sounds I can from the big boys. I now own a Volca Beats, Bass and Digital FM and with very little experience I can make beautiful music in my little home made studio that is beyond my wildest dreams. If the Korgs stand the test of time, then I would say that they are the best little…
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