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Korg Volca Bass

Analog Synth from Korg belonging to the Volca series

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«  Very Good Value / Price »

Published on 12/05/13 at 15:35
Best value: Excellent
For the characteristics I believe that there a lot of info on the net ;)

In terms of sound, there are not 36, this is a sound that attempts to mimic the TB-303 (ACIIIIID), but honestly I think for the money the sound is really good, except a little breath when pushing the master volume a bit too far, or when connecting a headset on.
Also the presence of 3 VCO that can vary a bit sounds and give your dynamic patterns.
MIDI IN is present, but no MIDI OUT on the other hand, shame ... but for that price I will not complain.
It is obviously possible to synchronize all of the Korg Volca Series, which can be quite fun ;)

-No editor PC / MAC
-No expression pedal (Sustain etc.)

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is ultra-intuitive, the Volca Bass suitable for both confirmed that beginner, or one who just wants a few hours tripper above.

It happens very quickly create, groove it alone, and it is rewarding.
on the other hand:
The knobs are very very thin, which can be annoying for those who have the hands of loggers.
The aesthetics of the machine pleases me well (personal opinion), but what is the overall finish is a little cheap: the tiny knobs and have the game
Aside from that, nothing too bad.

SOUNDS

The sounds are mostly "Acid" type, more suited to electronic music after everyone is free to adapt it to the style he wants!

I was amazed by the power of sound that emerges Volca Bass for its size, I make Techno, and small bass lines "Acid" I did well kiffer.

OVERALL OPINION

I use since September 2013, commissioned in July I was a victim of out of stock, and from what I see on the net, these shortages are still valid, Korg did not anticipated it ...

Apart from a few ergonomic flaws and the quality of some materials may be inadequate, the Volca Bass is a good little machine that does what you ask him ... Basses.
Small price, its more than adequate, maximum portability, Korg has pleasantly surprised me!
For those on a budget or just want to discover the world Hardware is a purchase that I recommend!

With experience, I do it again this choice without hesitation, I expect even take me to his Beats Volca Bassdrum to 808 ;)