Korg Volca Drum Synthesizer

Unleash your creativity with the Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer, the latest addition to the iconic Volca series known for delivering unique, innovative sounds in a compact, accessible platform. Featuring a six-part DSP synth engine, it uses trigger waveforms, wave folding, overdrive, and waveguide resonator effects to craft rich, dynamic percussion tones unlike any conventional drum machine. Play, sequence, and experiment with its volca-style step sequencer to add distinctive, high-impact rhythms that elevate both live performances and studio productions.

Features

• Digital percussion synth with a 6-part x 2-layer structure
• Distinctive sound from a newly developed DSP engine
• Waveguide resonator adds rich resonances
• 16-step sequencer with a wide range of parameter automation
• 16-step sequencer with a wide range of parameter automation
• Slice function finely divides a step to allow drum-rolls
• An accent function that can be specified in 16 levels
• A convenient choke function lets you specify grouping for parts
• Two randomize functions expand your inspiration
• Novel design featuring a custom LCD
• Synchronized performance with other volca and electribe units, and with your DAW
• Compact, size, battery operation, and built-in speaker mean that you can take this unit anywhere and enjoy playing on the go.

Specifications

Keyboard: Multi touch trigger pads / Step keys

Synthesizer
Type: Digital synthesis
Maximum Polyphony: 6
Structure: 6 parts (For each part, 2 oscillators, pitch modulator, and amp EG), waveguide resonator effect.
Kits: 16 (Settings for 6 parts + Settings for waveguide resonator) Kit No.1 – No.10 are factory preset.
Program: 16 (Sequence pattern, Motion sequence, Kit No.) Program No.1 – No. 10 are factory preset.

Sequencer
Number of parts: 6
Number of steps: 16 (pattern chain is available)
Number of recording patterns: 16

Connectors
Audio Output: Headphones jack (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
Sync: Sync In jack (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V); Sync Out jack (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)
MIDI: MIDI IN

Power
Battery Life: Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)
Power supply: AA alkaline battery × 6, AA nickel-metal hydride battery × 6, or KA-350 AC adapter (sold separately)

Others
Included Items: AA alkaline battery × 6 (for verifying operation), Sync cable
Accessories (sold separately): KA-350 AC adapter, SEQUENZ CB-4VOLCA hard shell case, SEQUENZ CC-VOLCA soft shell case, SQ-CABLE-6 Sync cable
Dimensions (W x D x H): 193 × 115 × 39 mm / 7.61 x 4.54 x 1.54 inches
Weight: 370 g / 0.75 lbs. (Excluding batteries)