Korg Volca FM2 Digital Synthesizer

Korg Volca FM2 Digital Synthesizer, New, Action Position Back

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Create resonant bass lines, icy pads, crystalline textures, and more with the Volca FM2, an update to the original Volca FM with more polyphony and effects.

Overview

Korg's volcafm2 is a compact, linkable, fun, and affordable polyphonic digital synthesizer with unique sounds, effects, and an easy-to-use sequencer -- with more features and power than the original.

The best-selling volcafm with more polyphony, effects, preset locations, and connectivity. Add FM to any volca or synth rig compactly and affordably. 6 operator, 32 algorithms make it the most compact FM gear out there.

Features:

- 64 Programs (up from 32)
- 6 voices of polyphony (up from 3)
- MIDI IN and Out (previous MIDI IN only)
- Reverb (Added) + Chorus
- Velocity sensitive via MIDI
- Randomizer -- find new inspiration through happy accidents and unexpected patches.
- MIDI In/Out -control other devices; use with DAW
- Save 16 patterns with internal memory
- Warp active step, pattern chain and an improved arpeggiator
- Built-in speaker
- Battery powered (6 AA batteries)

Specs

- Type: FM synthesis
- Polyphony: 6 voices
- Oscillators: 6 operators, 32 algorithms
- Filter Type: None (FM synthesis based)
- Envelope Generators: Multi-stage envelope generators - Modulator (Attack, Decay), Carrier (Attack, Decay)
- LFO: LFO (Rate, P.Depth)
- Effects: Chorus, Reverb
- Presets: 64
- Sequencer: 16-step loop sequencer, 16 sequence patterns, Motion sequence function
- Arpeggiator: 9 types (each 3 patterns of Rise, Fall, and Random)
- MIDI Implementation: IN, OUT (3.5mm stereo mini jack connector, type-A MIDI adaptor needed)
- Audio Outputs: Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
- Control Inputs: Sync In (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V), Sync Out (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Output level: 5V)
- Power Requirements: AA alkaline battery x 6 or AA nickel-metal hydride battery x 6, Or AC adapter (DC 9V) (optional) - Battery Life: Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)
- Included Accessories: AA alkaline battery x 6 (for verifying operation), Sync Cable, Edit Parameter List

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 1.74 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 3 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VOLCAFM2

Documents and Manuals

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

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted April 30, 2026 by Rubber Frankenstein Mask

"Musiks of the Present and Future"

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A beautiful instrument. Hard to believe such sounds can be made from such a small box. Lush polyphonic sounds, simple melodies, percussive sounds . . . Your imagination and the time you invest are the only limitations.

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