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Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer

The Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer is a rhythm machine that brings yet another sonic character to the Volca Series.

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Used to create overtones and distortion a simple trigger waveform, wave folder, and overdrive effects are incorporated into the Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer. 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.

Digital Percussion Synth with a 6-part x 2-layer Structure
The term "digital" typically brings to mind sounds that are based on PCM-sampled bass drum, snare drum, or cymbal, but the Volca Drum creates its drum sounds by DSP-powered analog modeling. Oscillator waveforms such as sine wave, sawtooth wave, and noise are provided. By applying various changes to these waveforms, you can create a wide variety of percussion sounds that range from realistic to idiosyncratic, and are not limited only to drums. The six parts each have two layers, and do not impose any rules or restrictions such as specifying which parts must be used for the bass drum or for the cymbal; all parts have the same specifications. You can freely assign your sounds to these six parts without being limited by the conventions of a drum set. A kit consists of the six parts that you've assigned plus the waveguide resonator effect settings, and 16 such kits can be stored in memory (the factory settings contain 10 preload kits).

Distinctive Sound from a Redeveloped DSP Engine
Each part consists of two layers. For each layer, users choose one of five types of oscillator waveform including sine wave, sawtooth wave, and HPF noise, and also choose from three types of pitch modulator and amp EG, each optimized for drum sounds. Layer parameters can be edited either individually or simultaneously, and users can also use the two layers to produce the same sound for additional thickness. You can customize the resulting trigger waveform by applying bit reduction to produce roughness, adjusting the wave folder depth to add complex overtones, and using overdrive to adjust the distortion. In this way, you can generate distinctive sounds from this sound engine that's structured rather differently from a typical drum machine. Once you've specified the sound, you can adjust the balance of the parts by modifying the timing at which steps are heard, the pan, the gain before mixing, and the effect sends.

16-Step Sequencer with a Wide Range of Parameter Automation
The 16-step sequencer is excellent for improvisation. You can easily create patterns using the 16 buttons, each corresponding to one of the 16 steps. In addition to step recording, the sequencer also supports real-time recording in which you can construct a pattern while looping the playback. The pattern chain function lets you play multiple sequence patterns successively, so you can successively play-back desired patterns of consecutive numbers. Up to 16 sequences can be connected to construct patterns with 256 steps. In addition to simply playing a drum pattern, you can use the motion sequence function to memorize knob operations during real-time recording and reproduce them during playback; a total of 69 different parameters can be memorized. This is useful not only when you're creating your patterns, but can also contribute to live performances that overflow with originality. Up to 16 sequence programs (16-step sequencer patterns, stored motion sequences, kit number) can be saved in internal memory.

Synchronized Performance with Other Volca and Electribe Units, and with your DAW
Since this unit provides a sync jack for easy connection to Korg groove machines, you can connect it to another Volca series unit or to equipment such as an Electribe or the SQ-1, and enjoy synchronized play-back with the sequencer. There's also a standard MIDI IN connector, so you can use the Volca drum as a sound module for your DAW.

Features:

Drum machine with multi-touch trigger pads / step keys
Waveguide resonator adds rich resonances
Active Step lets you replace steps for each part
Slice function finely divides a step to allow drum-rolls
Accent function that can be specified in 16 levels
Convenient choke function lets you specify grouping for parts
Two randomize functions expand your inspiration
Novel design featuring a custom LCD
Compact, size, battery operation, and built-in speaker
Includes 6 AA alkaline batteries, and sync cable

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Things You Will Get:

Drum Machine
(6) AA Batteries
Sync Cable

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Reviews

Volca Drum for the Win

The Volca Drum is a pretty amazing little percussion synth. The dual layering on each sound bank is fascinating to play around with, and I have only barely begun to comprehend the depth and possibilities of the sequencer. I would say Korg stepped it up several notches with this thing. The only downside I see with the Volca series in general is that the knobs feel too small to me at times. But the sound quality of this device is superb.

AARON

Undisclosed

2021-04-11

Volca drum

Great drum module. Small, easy to update the firmware and connect to other devices.

JONATHAN

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2020-01-23

Don't know how I lived without it

I use this as a click track so I can have some more groovy feeling tracks and it's just incredible! It is an awesome tool just by itself too!

JESSIE

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2020-01-15

nice

nice!

flu1d_shadow

los angeles

2019-12-10

Nice

Nice!

pablo

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2019-12-09

Volca Drum

Great little intricate instrument!

DEBORAH

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2019-11-28

I very much enjoy this product and would recommend it

The Korg volca Drum is a great little synthesizer. It is digital, but lord does it sound hefty. The built in speaker does not show you the quality of the sounds but that is to be expected. I use this product to spark ideas, and make nice loops and sections when I don't want to deal with the computer.

SEAN

Undisclosed

2019-10-19

Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer

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Specs

Synth Type	Digital
Synthesizer Format	Synthesizer Module
Controller Types	16 Multi-Touch Trigger Pads / Step Keys, 14 Knobs, and Transport Controls
Polyphony	6
Sampling	Yes
MIDI Sequencer	Yes
Audio Output Types	3.5 mm Headphone Jack
MIDI I/O	MIDI IN
USB	No
Power Supply Type	AC Adapter
Weight	0.75 lbs
Dimensions	7.61" x 4.54" x 1.54" inches
Series	Volca Series
Model	VOLCADRUM