KORG volca sample 2 USB is the next generation volca sample with more memory, new functions and extended connectivity to take the production of sample-based beat to a higher level. The volca sample is a powerful and compact drum machine based on audio samples, which has enjoyed considerable success among musicians, sound designers, producers and DJs
all over the world.Korg volca sample USB 2 maintains the features that made the previous version so popular and adds a micro USB port to optimize loading and sound management, a larger memory, a renewed and updated sound library and additional functions that optimize interaction and musical production with the instrument.
Your portable studio for beat production
The
Volca Sample has everything you need to create the music you prefer. It's small and you can take it with you everywhere! It is an advanced sampler, with a sound engine capable of 8 polyphony voices, a digital reverb, a powerful double filter and numerous potentiometers to interact in real time on the editing parameters of your sounds. The volca sample 2 USB weighs only 372 grams (batteries not included), is powered by 6 AA batteries and has an integrated amplified audio speaker to play wherever you want. In addition, thanks to the USB port, SYNC input and output and the MIDI jack IN DIN format, this instrument becomes an excellent sound ally for your work in the recording studio and/or on stage. You can also power the volca sample from electricity using the appropriate Korg KA-350 adapter (not included: click here
to purchase).USB connection for faster sample management
The micro USB port integrated in the volca sample 2 allows you to connect it to your computer to control it and to manage your samples. You can control, synchronize and play your volca sample 2 from any DAW software. In addition, individual MIDI channels can be assigned to different parts, allowing you to play more easily and articulated with sequencers or keyboards
.Simplified Management of Samples and Patterns on the Computer
With the volca sample 2 Librarian software (available for Mac and PC via download from the KORG website) you can use the USB port to manage, send and receive your audio samples and patterns almost instantly. You can also use the AudioPocket iOS app to record your sounds on the fly and then transfer them directly to your
volca sample.New Functions for your Beat
Due are the functions that Korg has added in the volca sample 2 USB to support you in the music production phase:
- The Pattern Chain mode with 2 different STEP JUMP modes
- Start delay: go “off the grid” with the new start delay function that will allow you to play particular grooves and swing on the parts of your sequence.
More Memory, More Patterns, More Samples and Bonus Packs!
KORG volca sample 2 USB has an enhanced memory, as many as 200 memory slots: twice as many as the previous model. 50 have been left empty, to allow you to immediately import your sounds, or the libraries created previously. 6 more, that is, 16 instead of 10, are the Pattern memories available. volca sample 2 USB comes with a new sound equipment that has been carefully programmed and selected to satisfy the current sound needs of beat makers of any musical genre. This is a selection of 150 sounds, which include audio samples that cover the most recent EDM genres: Future bass, Trap, Lo-Fi Hip-Hop
and many others.To celebrate this new generation of volca samples, Korg has collaborated with two of the most innovative and influential artists: Moe Shop and TORIENA, who are recognized as pioneers of the Kawaii Future Bass and Chiptune genres, as well as for their strong creativity in the use of samples.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS KORG VOLCA SAMPLE 2 USB
Keyboard: Multitouch
Sampler:
PCM, 31.25kHz/16bit
Maximum
polyphony: 8 voices
Number of samples:
200 (150 presets + 50 free slots)
All memory slots
are overwritable Memory size: 8MB, 2 minutes and 10
secondsSample
Editing: Sample (Start Point, Start Delay, Length, Hi Cut), Pitch (Speed, EG Int, Attack, Decay), Amp (Level, Pan, Attack, Decay), Reverse On/Off
The Effects of the Volca Sample 2 USB:
Reverb (On/Off, Mix), Analogue Isolator (Low and High)
The Volca Sample 2 USB Sequencer: Number of Parts
: 10Number of Steps: 16
Number of Savable Patterns: 16 (1 to 10 contain overwritable factory patterns.
Pattern chain)Controls: Motion Sequence, Active Step, Step Jump, Swing
The connections of the volca Sample 2 USB
- Audio
- Output: stereo mini jack 3.5mm (1/8”)
Sync Out (3.5mm mini jack TS, Max Out: 5V)
Micro-B USB port MIDI input pentapolar Power supply
- del volca Sample 2 USB
- 6 AA alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries Battery
- life: about 10 hours (with alkaline batteries)
It is powered by electricity with - KA-350 (NOT INCLUDED: click here)
Included in the package of the volca Sample 2 USB:
6 alkaline batteries for the
cable
Dimensions and weight: 193x115x45mm (knobs included); 372 grams
Accessories for volca Sample 2 USB: Multiple hard
case: SEQUENZ CB-4 VOLCA
- (click here)
- Single semi-rigid case: SEQUENZ CC-VOLCA (click here)
- Sync cable
bundle: SQ-CABLE-6 sync cable (click here)