volca bass - Analogue Bass Machine
Powerful analog bass sound creation and an Electribe-inspired sequencer for the ultimate bass lines
Following the Korg monotron, monotribe, and MS-20 Mini analog synthesizers, we now announce the new volca
series. It's a new line-up consisting of three units: the volca keys lead synthesizer, the volca bass bass synthesizer,
and the volca beats rhythm machine. These units deliver unlimited enjoyment with carefully selected parameters
that let you create a diverse array of fat sounds that can be obtained only from an analog synthesizer, and a loop
sequencer for intuitively generating phrase performances. You can use multiple units in tandem, or together with
your DAW. Battery operation and built-in speakers mean that you can play anywhere and anytime. These are the
next-generation analog synthesizers, bringing you the ultimate sounds and grooves with ease and depth.
Powerful analog bass sound
・Three oscillators generate a variety of bass sounds
・Newly designed analog filter for crisp, bright response
・Simple structure with single VCF, VCA, LFO, and EG
Loop sequencer distilled from the Electribe series
・Step Sequencer distilled from the Electribe series
・Slide function that’s indispensable for acid and other types of electronic music
・Active Step function generates new bass lines by removing or inserting steps
Convenient functions for ease of use
・Self-tuning function overcomes pitch drift - the weak point of an analog synth
・SYNC jack and MIDI IN connector allow synchronized performances with multiple units or with your DAW
・Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere
Aggressive sounds that stand up to the drums; fat sounds that support the rhythm; funky sounds that generate a
groove - the volca bass is an analog bassline groove box that has what you need for a wide range of bass lines.
Although simple in structure, the analog sound engine has an unmistakable presence with subtle nuances that
cannot be reproduced by a digital simulation; it's a great choice for acid house and many other styles of music. The
step sequencer distilled from the Electribe is not only visually intuitive; it's also a powerful way to generate "free
form" bass loops that will stimulate your inspiration.
Preliminary Information – Specifications and features subject to change
Analog bass sounds with awesome presence - Three oscillators generate a variety of bass sounds
Generating the thick and modulated sounds that you expect from an analog synthesizer, the three oscillators can be
used in a variety of ways from one-part unison to three-part chords, giving you an incredible diversity of bass sounds.
By creating a sequence that uses each oscillator individually, you can create a complex pattern in which three
different phrases are woven together. Using the oscillators in a 2+1 combination lets you place one set of oscillators
at a low pitch and the other at a higher pitch, producing a bass line and melody simultaneously. When using the
three oscillators together, you can slightly detune their pitch to generate thick unison sounds; alternatively, setting
their pitch to 0, +3, and +7 will produce a chord.
Bright, crisp sound from Korg's legendary analog filter
The analog filter has been fine-tuned specifically for the volca bass. Turning the Cutoff knob to open the filter will
make the sound brighter and more expansive; closing the filter produces a rounder and milder sound. Using the Peak
knob to raise the resonance will initially produce a clean peak, and further increases will create great-sounding
distortion. The resonance distortion that's so important for acid music has been tuned especially to accommodate
bass sounds.
Simple structure with a single VCF, VCA, LFO, and EG
In addition to the three VCOs, the volca bass provides a carefully selected parameter structure consisting of a single
VCF, VCA, LFO, and EG, ensuring that the sound that you want can be created intuitively. This is also the standard
structure of a synthesizer, making the volca bass an ideal introductory instrument for learning the fundamentals of
synthesizers - the enjoyment of creating your own sounds.
Loop sequencer distilled from the Electribe - The Electribe's step sequencer
This step sequencer is designed to make editing easy and to let you add or remove parts in an improvisational way.
You can use the 16 step keys to intuitively enter notes while visually monitoring the timing of the notes within the
measure. You can also enter completely different phrases for each of the three oscillators, and play the touch panel
keyboard to record in real time, andpp to eight sequence patterns can be stored in internal memory.
Slide function that’s indispensable for EDM
With its distinctively "sticky” sounding pitch and filter, acid bass is an indispensable type of sound for an analog
synthesizer. The volca bass provides a Slide function that creates the impression of connected steps, making it easy
for anyone to produce acid sounds. The slide can be specified for each step.
Active Step function generates new bass lines by removing or inserting steps
Active Step is a function that lets you skip a step during sequence playback. It can create effects similar to a short
loop or unexpectedly irregular rhythms, allowing dynamic performances just as though you were performing the
sequence itself.
Convenient functions for ease of use - Self-tuning function overcomes pitch drift
Until now, the problem with analog synthesizers has been that the pitch would drift with changes in temperature or
the passage of time. The volca solves this by providing a Self-tuning function that constantly tunes the oscillators.
You'll never need to tune during a performance, or wait for the pitch to stabilize after turning the power on.
SYNC jack and MIDI IN connector allow synchronized performances with multiple units or with your DAW
By using the sync jack you can enjoy synchronized playback with multiple volcas or with a monotribe. You can also
use the "SyncKontrol" iPhone app to wirelessly control tap tempo, swing settings, and synchronized playback with iOS
music apps via WIST.
The MIDI IN connector lets you synchronize with other devices as well as play the volca from your MIDI keyboard. You
can also send note messages from your DAW and use the volca as an analog sound module.
Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere
With its compact size, battery operation, and built-in speaker, it's easy to take the volca anywhere and perform any
time.
Price: £ TBC
Availability: Sept 2013
Preliminary Information – Specifications and features subject to change