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Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer

Twice the storage capacity, a new set of samples, and pattern chaining make the Korg Volca Sample 2 the best VCR-tape-sized sample sequencer out there.

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Korg Volca Sample Digital Sample Sequencer

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Sequence electro beats with 100 built-in sounds, then mangle them by twisting knobs and automating settings in real time. You can even add your own samples!

The Korg Volca Sample is a sample sequencer that allows the player to edit and sequence up to 100 sample sounds in real time for powerful live performances. It's a powerful addition to any existing Volca setup, or simply on its own.

A fun-to-use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential

The step sequencer is designed for ease of editing, and to allow parts to be inserted or removed "on the fly." Use the 16 step keys to enter notes intuitively while maintaining visual confirmation of the timing of the notes in a measure. You can also record your performance in real time. Up to ten of the sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.

Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters

The motion sequence function records your knob movements, letting you add time-varying change to the sound. This is a great way to polish your loops, and also lets you generate highly original live performances. The Volca Sample is able to record all knob movements that are related to sound editing. This allows sophisticated editing that had been impossible for hardware samplers of this category.

Active Step and Step Jump functions let you insert and remove steps

The Active Step function lets you skip steps during the sequence, and the Step Jump function lets you instantly play just the step that you're pressing. From short-loop effects to unimaginably irregular rhythms, these functions allow dynamic performances as though you were performing the read more sequence itself.

Swing function generates grooves

The Swing function adjusts the swing playback position, generating the distinctive groove of dance music styles such as hip-hop. As appropriate for the character of your song, you can shift between rushing and dragging the beat.

Analog Isolator provides powerful and great-sounding possibilities

Volca Sample features a frequency isolator, which has become a powerful tool in the creation of numerous electronic genres. This lets you apply powerful changes to the sound and create development and breaks by boosting or cutting the low/high ranges. The isolator is implemented as an analog circuit, ensuring thick sound even in the flat position.

Reverb Per Part

The built-in reverb effect can be switched on/off for each part. The isolator and reverb can be used together, enhancing your live performance with possibilities such as cutting the low range and letting it fly.

Song mode for more dynamic performances

In a first for the volca series, a Song mode is featured. You can save up to six song patterns, each combining up to 16 sequences. This enables performance possibilities that are unique to the Volca Sample with its ability to play a diverse range of samples; for example you could play back together with another synchronized volca unit while dramatically changing the rhythm pattern of the Volca Sample.

Reverse function lets you play samples backward

The sample reverse playback that's indispensable for hip-hop is provided, and you can turn it on/off independently for each part. In addition to the 100 preloaded samples, you can use a dedicated, free iOS app to load your very own original user samples.

Introducing AudioPocket for Volca Sample

Developers can now build their own data input tool for the Volca Sample using the software development kit (SDK). Previously you needed Korg's iOS app if you wanted to use your own samples, but now, with the KORG SYRO library included in the SDK, you can create your own tools with the interface that you design for your platform. Not only will this library unleash the potential to load samples and sequences, it will empower you to combine this code with other features you have made.

See the Korg Volca Sample in action! Tatsuya Takahashi creates a sequence with just one sample:


Features:

- Intuitive, ultra-powerful Volca sequencer
- A fun-to-use sequencer with superb improvisatory potential
- Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters
- Active Step and Step Jump functions let you insert or remove steps
- Swing function lets you generate grooves
- Sculpt samples with the Analog Isolator
- Powerful and great-sounding Analog Isolator
- Reverb effect
- 100 built-in sample sounds -- use Volca Sample's dedicated iOS app to record, manage, and load your own sounds
- With the KORG SYRO library included in the SDK, you can create your own tools with the interface that you design for your platform.
- Song mode allows more dynamic performances
- Reverse function plays sampled sounds backwards
- Convenient functions as found on the entire volca series
- Familiar and intuitive panel layout with numerous parameters to edit sounds and sequences
- Synchronized playback with other volca units, electribe, or DAW.
- MIDI In for sample trigger, sync and parameter changes from any MIDI device
- Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere
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- Keyboard: Multi touch Keyboard
- Sampler Type: PCM
- Maximum Polyphony: 8
- Number of Samples: 100 (User over writable)
- Memory Size for Sample: 4 MB, Maximum 65 seconds
- Sampling Frequency: 31.25 kHZ, 16 bit
- Edit: Sample (Start Point, Length, Hi Cut), Pitch (Speed, EG Int, Attack, Decay), Amp (Level, Pan, Attack, Decay), Reverse On/Off
- Digital Reverb Effect: On/Off, Mix
- Analogue Isolator Effect: Bass, Treble

Sequencer:
- Number of Parts: 10
- Number of Steps: 16
- Number of Recording Patterns: 10
- Control: Motion Sequence, Active Step, Step Jump, Swing

Song:
- Maximum Number of Sequence: 16
- Number of Recording Songs: 6

Connectors:
- 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, or AA nickel-metal hydride battery, Or AC adapter (DC 9V) (not included)
- Accessories: AA alkaline battery (for verifying operation), Cable
- Dimensions: (W x D x H) 193 x 115 x 45 mm (7.60 x 4.53 x 1.77")
- Weight: 372 g (13.12 oz.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-6800
Web: https://www.korgusa.com/support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted October 1, 2019 by John R in Dewey, AZ

"Fun little addictive box!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This thing is a blast to play. It has some very nice solid drum sounds to use seriously as well as crazy weird sounds to endlessly tweak with the onboard EG, reverb, reverse and motion sequence. Once you get over what I’d consider a small learning curve, it’s hard to put this thing down. Add this to my MicroFreak, portable amp and I’m jamming anywhere anytime with about 20 lbs of equipment

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