KORG volca beats ANALOG RHYTHM MACHINE

volca beats

ANALOG RHYTHM MACHINE
Peerless beats generated by solid analog drum sounds and an Electribe-style sequencer

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volca beats is a hybrid rhythm machine with analog and digital sound sources, equipped with the classic drum sounds of dance music. It offers a 16-step sequencer, a built-in speaker, and optional battery power making it easy to record and playback your patterns anywhere.

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    Powerful Analog Drum Sounds

    ・Real analog sounds created with reference to classic rhythm machines
    ・Maximum effect from minimal parameters - a unique advantage of analog
    ・PCM sound engine expands possibilities when used with analog sounds

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    Loop Sequencer Distilled from the Electribe Series

    ・The Electribe series step sequencer
    ・Stutter function generates repeated triggers that dramatically change the sequence
    ・Active Step function generates new bass lines by removing or inserting steps.
    ・Step Jump function instantly plays only the step you're pressing

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    Convenient Functions for Incredible Ease of Use

    ・SYNC jack and MIDI IN connector allow synchronized performances with multiple units or with your DAW
    ・Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere

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    Real analog sounds created with reference to classic rhythm machines

    The volca beats provides six of the sounds for which the greatness of analog shines most clearly: Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Lo Tom, Closed Hi Hat, and Open Hi Hat. Paying careful attention to the standard sounds that are indispensable for dance music and that are included on numerous synthesizers and sampling CDs, we've designed powerful new sounds that could not be produced by any means other than analog.

    Maximum impact from minimal parameters - a unique advantage of analog

    The volca beats provides a carefully selected minimal set of parameters that let you quickly create the drum sound you want. For example, simply by using the three knobs Click, Pitch, and Decay, you can create an incredible variety of kick sounds, ranging from rough sounds that dominate the low range to tight sounds that keep a precise beat.
    Regardless of the settings, all of these sounds will have great presence and density, and will deliver the convincing power that's possible only from an analog sound generator.

    PCM sound engine covers sounds for which analog is unsuited

    The PCM sound engine is used to cover sounds for which an analog synth is unsuited, such as Clap, Claves, Agogo, and Crash. We've also paid attention to the PCM engine, and have reproduced the rough lo-fi sound of the '80s. These sounds are a good match with the analog drums, and you can also create even more distinctive sounds by changing the PCM Speed to dramatically raise or lower the pitch.

    The Electribe's step sequencer

    This step sequencer is designed to make editing easy and to let you add or remove parts in an improvisational way. You can use the 16 step keys to intuitively enter notes while visually monitoring the timing of the notes within the measure. You can also play the touch panel keyboard to record in real time.
    Up to eight sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.

    Stutter function generates repeated triggers that dramatically change the sequence

    You can use the Stutter function to dramatically expand your live performance possibilities by adding drum rolls or delay-like effects. It can be used to completely transform the feel of the entire pattern, or as a fill when switching patterns. Movements of the Stutter knob can also be recorded in a sequence.

    Active Step function and Step Jump function generate new beats by inserting or removing steps

    The Active Step function lets you skip a step during sequence playback; the Step Jump function instantly plays only the step you're pressing. It can create effects similar to a short loop or unexpectedly irregular rhythms, allowing dynamic performances just as though you were performing the sequence itself.