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Improved for More Groove: A new generation volca sample with more memory, features, and connectivity to take your beat making further than ever before. The volca sample is the compact and powerful sample-based drum machine that has captured attention and creativity of countless players around the world.The newest version retains all of the features which made the original so popular, and adds a micro USB port for better connectivity, increased sample memory, a new up to date sound library and additional functions for an improved workflow.Your portable beat making studioThe volca sample has everything that you need to create the music you like,and in a portable small form factor that you can take anywhere! On its own, it is an advanced sample machine with a powerful engine capable of 8 voice polyphony, digital reverb, a rich powerful double filter and plenty of knobs for sample manipulation which make this a powerful sampler. Totally hands on with plenty of knobs for sample manipulation, volca sample runs on 6 AA batteries, has an integrated speaker and at only 372g/13oz (without batteries) is perfect for stand-alone use! Furthermore, with its USB, SYNC IN-OUT and MIDI connections, volca sample can integrate seamlessly with your live rig, production studio and of course any other volca!USB for Faster Sample Management and Better ConnectivityThe new micro USB port added to the volca sample allows you to connect your volca sample to your computer to easily control your volca and manage your samples.Adding value to your purchase, Austin Bazaar bundles your instrument with necessary accessories. Everything you need to start playing immediately comes in one box. Save yourself the hassle and save some money while you're at it. A power supply is included so you can plug in and play right away. An Austin Bazaar polishing cloth is included so you can keep your new instrument in mint condition.
Daniel Prieto
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
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Jim M. Bohn
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022
Yes, this instrument is intended as a step sequencer based jam box, but it is also a very solid analog synthesizer. You can also use it as a three voice polysynth. The sound is great, and the options are solid. Ideally I'd want to be able to select square or triangle waves instead of sawtooth. I'd also want to be able to manually tune the second and third oscillator. More memory slots for sequences and the ability to set sequence length would be great. However, when you look at the price and size of this item, it is super powerful and well featured for the price. Buy a cheap MIDI controller, and two or three Volcas, and you have a pretty powerful synth studio for under $600. Well worth the price.
Pedro
Reviewed in Mexico on April 6, 2021
Este sintetizador es la reata. Esta sencillo y lleno de potencial, hace juego son el volca drums, keys y sampler, con eso la armas.
Gian Pablo Villamil
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
This review applies specifically to the Volca Modular. I got the bundle from Austin Bazaar with cleaning cloth and power supply, seems reasonable value.This synth is essentially a miniaturized modular synthesizer. You define sounds by plugging together various modules using tiny patch cables. "Real" modular synths take up an entire room and look like terrifying nests of cables. This thing is about the size of a large paperback.True to its origins, the Volca Modular does not have a MIDI input, only CV (control voltage). If you want to connect a different input device, you need some kind of USB to CV or MIDI to CV converter. The world of West Coast synthesis does have a bunch of CV native control devices. The littlebits Control Voltage bit will work too, if you want to make your weird input systems.While it is certainly usable as a performance instrument, it really shines as an educational tool. A collection of Volcas fits in a travel case, and lets you demonstrate a wide range of synthesis techniques. The entire Volca range is thoughtfully designed, with useful legends on the controls. All cables and connections are via the front face, nothing on the sides or back. This lets you fit a bunch of them together side by side.The manual is quite terse. I would strongly suggest looking up a YouTube playlist called "volca modular Patch of the Week Series" and going through those examples.
HelloJerk
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
Fun stuff. I am learning about analog synths on this thing. It's affordable, so don't expect it to be everything an analog synth can be. It's not a Prologue.So, here's are my cons. The keys are difficult to get used to. If you have a midi controller, use it. Also, the sequencer is a bit limited. If you have access to a DAW or step sequencer, you should experiment with those things and figure out what you like. Last, this is a limited experience. For example, you have only two ways to use the LFO to modulate the sound waves from VCOs. But I can overlook these things and still recommend this product based on the price.So, I would consider buying something upgraded from this if I were making the purchase today, but that is only after playing with this for a month or so. With that said, I would not have known that if I hadn't purchased this and played around with it for a month.I could imagine wanting to see if I like analog synth, purchasing this and not finding it to my liking. If that happened, at least I didn't pay a fortune. On the other hand if I had purchased a more expensive analog synth and discovered that I didn't like it, I would be out more money. And -- really -- that's it for me. It turned out to be a good value that got me excited to learn more.
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