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Peerless beats generated by solid analogue drum sounds and an Electribe-style sequencer

Even today, more than thirty years after the age dominated by analogue synthesizers, we just can't let go of the sound of analogue rhythm machines. Those thick sounds have the power to stand up to guitar and acoustic drums, and are still indispensable for track-making or live performance.

Three true-analogue synthesizers with built-in sequencers to generate the ultimate analogue leads, basses, or rhythms

Following in the footsteps of the Monotron, Monotribe, and MS-20 Mini analogue synthesizers, Korg announces the Volca series. Volca is a new lineup of EDM production tools comprised of three distinct models: the Volca Keys lead synthesizer, the volca Bass synthesizer, and the Volca Beats rhythm machine. These powerful and fun-to-use true-analogue devices deliver a diverse array of fat sounds that can be obtained only from an analogue synthesizer. Each is also equipped with sequencing/recording capabilities for intuitively generating performances. Multiple Volcas can be used in tandem via the vintage-style sync in/out, and with your favourite DAW software or MIDI keyboard via MIDI In. 

PCM sound engine covers sounds for which analogue is unsuited

The PCM sound engine is used to cover sounds for which an analogue synth is unsuited, such as Clap, Claves, Agogo, and Crash. We've also paid attention to the PCM engine, and have reproduced the rough lo-fi sound of the '80s. These sounds are a good match with the analogue drums, and you can also create even more distinctive sounds by changing the PCM Speed to dramatically raise or lower the pitch.

• Keyboard: Multi touch trigger pad / step key
• Synthesizer Type: Analog synthesis (Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Lo Tom, Closed Hi Hat/Open Hi Hat)
• PCM synthesis (Clap, Claves, Agogo, Crash)
• Kick: Click, Pitch, Decay, Part Level
• Snare: Snappy, Pitch, Decay, Part Level
• Tom: Hi Pitch, Lo Pitch, Decay, Part Level
• Hi Hat: Closed Decay, Open Decay, Grain, Part Level
• PCM: PCM Speed, Part Level

Real analogue sounds created with reference to classic rhythm machines

The Volca Beats provides six of the sounds for which the greatness of analogue shines most clearly: Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Lo Tom, Closed Hi Hat, and Open Hi Hat. Paying careful attention to the standard sounds that are indispensable for dance music and that are included on numerous synthesizers and sampling CDs, we've designed powerful new sounds that could not be produced by any means other than analogue.

Maximum impact from minimal parameters - a unique advantage of analogue

The Volca Beats provides a carefully selected minimal set of parameters that let you quickly create the drum sound you want. For example, simply by using the three knobs Click, Pitch, and Decay, you can create an incredible variety of kick sounds, ranging from rough sounds that dominate the low range to tight sounds that keep a precise beat.
Regardless of the settings, all of these sounds will have great presence and density, and will deliver the convincing power that's possible only from an analogue sound generator.

• Sequencer Number of Parts: 10
• Sequencer Number of Steps: 16
• Sequencer Number of Recording Patterns: 8
• Audio Output: Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
• Sync: Sync In (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V), Sync Out (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)
• MIDI: MIDI In
• Battery Life: Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)
• Power Supply: AA alkaline battery ×6, AA nickel-metal hydride battery ×6, or AC adapter “KA-350” (optional)