Leon Sumbitches Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I don't really know shit about FM synthesis so I can't comment on whether this is good/crap but I know there's a few FM heads on here that might be interested in this. Fair play to Korg for continuing to make cheap weird things. Rather fond of my Volca Keys even though I don't actually use it on tracks very much: GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceciuj Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 looks like a bitch to program but i think the fact that it takes dx7 patches is pretty cool for people who are into that kinda thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digman Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 It seems like a pretty powerful little unit, not a huge fan of things with tiny form factor though. I'll stick with Dexed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grain Bastard Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 On a side note Mode Machines (the xoxbox people) are developing a knobbed controller for the DX7 range and its huge - if I remember correctly it's over a hundred knobs to map the majority of the synths controls so for sure the Volca isn't going to be easy to program from scratch. Anyway it was shown on a NAMM 2016 video if you want to see it (the mode-machines controller) The Volca has some 'smart' controls that allow an easier way to generate new sounds probably in similar fashion to the fm synth in the op-1 and the DX Reface synth recently released. the op-1's fm is only 4-op so the range of tones is more limited but the 4 knobs work well for programming that. The Volca can load sysex presets so maybe loading a sound close to what you want and tweak from there will be how to get the most from it. The Volca is 6 voice poly afaik but mono timbral which has kinda killed it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psn Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Wow, that DX7 programmer can be seen here: https://m.facebook.com/dtronicsNL/photos/pb.596839577004855.-2207520000.1454608579./1062311933790948/?type=3&source=54&refid=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 TAKE MY MONEY I'm mostly excited because it's a cheap FM synth that you can easily change parameters on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grain Bastard Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Wow, that DX7 programmer can be seen here: https://m.facebook.com/dtronicsNL/photos/pb.596839577004855.-2207520000.1454608579./1062311933790948/?type=3&source=54&refid=17 Yeah that's the one! Beast ain't it Kind of puts the Volca interface into perspective...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheatheman Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 volca fm is 3 voice poly, but 6 op like dx7. 3 voices is enough for so much, great for FM counterpoint........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Wow, that DX7 programmer can be seen here: https://m.facebook.com/dtronicsNL/photos/pb.596839577004855.-2207520000.1454608579./1062311933790948/?type=3&source=54&refid=17 Yeah that's the one! Beast ain't it Kind of puts the Volca interface into perspective...... It does, and it would be amazing to play with, but I think that even for live performances, that *plus* a dx7 would be ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 yeah I have a feeling I'll end up with one at some point. Like I've said in other threads, it'd be a very good companion for nanoloop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entorwellian Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Excited about this more than any of the other products. I've really enjoyed the Volca series so far for being electro-ukulele modules and making it super fun to jam out loops and phrases. If all of the parameters are editable then it's basically a fully functional Yamaha DX7 with an arpeggiator and slightly less polyphony, and at a third of the cost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psn Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I think they grouped certain parameters together to make editing somewhat manageble, which means you can't edit every single parameter by itself. However, if it's done right (like on the MnM or Braids) this makes for powerful and fast programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 from the videos I've seen, it seems only slightly less easily editable than the original dx7, in that every parameter can be accessed from the panel but it's a pain. If it has full midi CC control rather than just sysex, then it's already ahead of the dx7, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I think they grouped certain parameters together to make editing somewhat manageble, which means you can't edit every single parameter by itself. However, if it's done right (like on the MnM or Braids) this makes for powerful and fast programming. Yeah, you tweak it in some sort of grouping via the knobs rather than per operator, but it's definitely possible to go menu diving into it and tweak every parameter, as explained in one of the sonicstate vids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Looks really great indeed !!! I wanted to buy an FM Synth for so long, might finally be possible ! We should totally do a known(1) cover contest using those units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest volg4 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 this looks wild defobuy i love korg volca stuff, instant fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolkeyZ865 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 [youtubehd]hzVFohFTClg[/youtubehd] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th555 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 that pile of vinyls lmao cool vid though, sequencing the algorithm lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxien Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 "Super-easy sound editing" lol Sounds good in that cheap and shitty but purposefully so way that all the Volcas thrive on. Will be another Volca that I don't buy I'm sure, but I like that they're out there. Maybe one day I'll get them all for cheap from some hipster in need of cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweepstakes Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 that pile of vinyls lmao cool vid though, sequencing the algorithm lol Haha yeah kinda silly but holy shit. This thing is IDM as fuck. I'm so glad Korg and Tatsuya Takahashi found each other, talk all the shit you want about the volcas but they're a dream come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entorwellian Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Local music store here had the Volca FM advertised up. Looks like it'll be available very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheatheman Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Never understood the volca hate... They will sell tens of thousands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entorwellian Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Never understood the volca hate... They will sell tens of thousands They have some design flaws with their interfaces and midi-assignable controls, but their absolutely amazing for what you pay for them. I think the hate comes from people that are wanting smaller and cheaper replica's of what they are based off of when they are kind of their own type of instrument onto themselves. (not that the retro designs aren't cool!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweepstakes Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Yeah the kick on the Beats definitely has some boom to it. That's the only one I have but I want them all, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entorwellian Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Volca Beats is essentially 4 osc kick drum synth with a noise gen, but man of man is it a good one! Also comes with some PCM samples as a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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