OG one every time: I put an 808, 707 (sorry, 909) and DMX drum kits on 3 of the pattern slots, leave the other 7 for making loops and other nonsense. If you think about it, this is the only really ‘original’ Volca, the rest just recreate extant things.
You think a volca sample would be good as a drum machine to record demos with ? I plan to load in old kits like a cr 78 and a linn to use as backing beats on cassettes
Functionality wise, I'm trying to decide between buying a Sample 1 and install the Pajen firmware vs buying a Sample 2 and get the Retrokit RK-002 smart MIDI cable. Is there an advantage of either setup? Am I mixing oranges with apples?
If you want to use MIDI to play the sampler using an external key-board like an instrument sampler 1 with pajen is better. If you want to use it for sampled loops and as a drum machine, sampler 2 is better.
Adam, thank you so much for the guide for korg sample, thanks to you I learned about the song mode! Do you have any plans to make a guide for loading long loops, for example, in the style of jungle or drum and bass?
Hi! : ) I wonder if you can help me confirm a thing ... There is something with my Volca ( or it's that way on all volca Sample 2 ) ... I have a pattern with some muted samples. When I use the "solo" function, it does what it does, but after I turn the "solo" off, all parts are unmuted automatically. I want the muted to stay muted, but may be that's how the Sample 2 works ? : )
I have the Korg Volca Sample, Keys, FM, and Drum units, Two Behringer TD-3s, routed into a Mackie 1202-VLZ mixer, with a Roland SRV-2000 Digital Reverb and a Korg NTS-1 as effects. I've been playing around with this setup (on and off) over the last few years, usually recording to cassettes. This year I added an Arturia Keystep Pro to the mix to add more complexity to my compositions. However, the sample selector knob on the Volca Sample isn't working now, and I'm now contemplating purchasing the Sample 2. I'm just hesitant in buying another product after seeing something fail, especially an item that's wasn't in use (the unit sat unused on my studio desk for months until the day I got the Keystep and hooked it up). TL:DR If you had the Sample 1 and it was no longer working as intended, would you replace it with the Sample 2 or spend the money on something else?
Hi m8, using quality cables into a decent mixing desk eg Mackie VLZ ,are the Volcas audio outputs quality good enough for a final mix down into a DAW ?? Would be great if you could do a video on getting the best audio quality out of a Korg Volca , ie , audio leads , rf chokes to minimise noise etc... CHEERS.
No, unfortunately Pajen firmware is only for Volca Sample original. Not working on Sample NG. Sorry I was a bit unclear on that in the end of the video.
I have a Volca Bass and recently bought a second-hand Volca Sample. I was surprised and frustrated that I couldn't start both at the same time with either the sync cable or rmidi. And I can't choose a receive channel either. Really annoying for me.
Been waiting this so long‼️🤘 Doubled memory and USB seems great, but you could also upgrade your OG Volca Sampler's firmware to Pagen firmware😁 Then both machines could have their strengths👍
Yes, I think it is definitely worth to install the Pajen firmware. I have the Volca S1 with Pajen, Vosyr and Da Sunlounge vol 2 and now it is way better than the factory one.
What I really miss in the volca sample and sample 2 is the rec-in! It would be cool if I could just connect and record a loop directly into the volca sample, without having to use the phone or a computer.
Just got ahold of the Sample2 myself and learning how to integrate it into my current setup (Electribe MX and TD3) and this was super helpful! I don't suppose you have any recommendations for a mixer or interface that would work with all 3 machines? Awesome t-shirt btw
Thanks for the comment! I use a regular analog mixer when I record my volcas. What is important to have to ensure a good mix is that you have individual volume, equalizer and pan for each channel. Also it is very valuable to be able to add fx, e.g. reverb and delay, so best is to get a mixer with build in fx, so you do not have to buy a extra fx unit later. If you do not have a good sound card yet, you should also consider a mixer with build in sound card, that you can connect to your computer via USB. I do not want to give any recommendations, but an example of a mixer could be Uli's: Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB.
@@VideoJunkXXLI see. sample2 you can backup with the librarian software. Sample OG is however a bit harder... so yes, maybe there is a need for a volca pro series in the future!
It has more then enough just control it fro. The daw and record with portal and arturia fragments and drop your jaws from this machine u need the crunch other samples sounds shit
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that deep house jam was sweet!
Thanks!!
wonderful review!
Thanks!
Absolute banger at the end
Goodn Adam, this was a fantastic journey through the Samples 1+2 🙂 We will see us soon, bye 🙂
Thanks! See you soon! 👍
You are a great musician!👌🏻😉😎
lovely walk through here, thank you
Thanks!
Thank you very much! Great video !
Thanks!
Amazing video, man! : ) Thanks!
Thanks!
Excellent informative ty
Thanks!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for the comment!
OG one every time: I put an 808, 707 (sorry, 909) and DMX drum kits on 3 of the pattern slots, leave the other 7 for making loops and other nonsense. If you think about it, this is the only really ‘original’ Volca, the rest just recreate extant things.
Thanks for the comment! :)
You think a volca sample would be good as a drum machine to record demos with ? I plan to load in old kits like a cr 78 and a linn to use as backing beats on cassettes
@@johnrodriguez5872 Probably, no reason why it shouldn’t be good
It's a sampler, yet it's original? Huh? Plenty of influences in this device from the 808 style programming interface to the SP1200.
@@lundsweden Neither of which were made by Korg, tbf
Functionality wise, I'm trying to decide between buying a Sample 1 and install the Pajen firmware vs buying a Sample 2 and get the Retrokit RK-002 smart MIDI cable.
Is there an advantage of either setup? Am I mixing oranges with apples?
If you want to use MIDI to play the sampler using an external key-board like an instrument sampler 1 with pajen is better. If you want to use it for sampled loops and as a drum machine, sampler 2 is better.
That was a very good video.
Thanks! 😊
Adam, thank you so much for the guide for korg sample, thanks to you I learned about the song mode! Do you have any plans to make a guide for loading long loops, for example, in the style of jungle or drum and bass?
Thanks! Yes, next deep dive episode will actually be on drum n bass!
Could this sampler help me get drum noises same as the band called provoker
I dont know... Maybe it is not lo-fi enough. But maybe if you save the samples with a lower sampler rate?
Hi! : ) I wonder if you can help me confirm a thing ... There is something with my Volca ( or it's that way on all volca Sample 2 ) ... I have a pattern with some muted samples. When I use the "solo" function, it does what it does, but after I turn the "solo" off, all parts are unmuted automatically. I want the muted to stay muted, but may be that's how the Sample 2 works ? : )
I'm not sure, but you can save patterns with muted channels. What if you unmute the channels and the save the pattern?
thx for "song mode" on volca2, did not know about it :)
I have the Korg Volca Sample, Keys, FM, and Drum units, Two Behringer TD-3s, routed into a Mackie 1202-VLZ mixer, with a Roland SRV-2000 Digital Reverb and a Korg NTS-1 as effects. I've been playing around with this setup (on and off) over the last few years, usually recording to cassettes. This year I added an Arturia Keystep Pro to the mix to add more complexity to my compositions. However, the sample selector knob on the Volca Sample isn't working now, and I'm now contemplating purchasing the Sample 2. I'm just hesitant in buying another product after seeing something fail, especially an item that's wasn't in use (the unit sat unused on my studio desk for months until the day I got the Keystep and hooked it up).
TL:DR If you had the Sample 1 and it was no longer working as intended, would you replace it with the Sample 2 or spend the money on something else?
Hi m8, using quality cables into a decent mixing desk eg Mackie VLZ ,are the Volcas audio outputs quality good enough for a final mix down into a DAW ??
Would be great if you could do a video on getting the best audio quality out of a Korg Volca , ie , audio leads , rf chokes to minimise noise etc...
CHEERS.
Great suggestion! I'll put it on the future episodes list.
Not sure I got that but at 20:22 are you saying that the Paien firmware now works for the Volca Sample NG too?
No, unfortunately Pajen firmware is only for Volca Sample original. Not working on Sample NG. Sorry I was a bit unclear on that in the end of the video.
Great video! Is it possible to also update firmware on sample 2 with the audio instead of usb?
I havn't tried it, but I do not think it will work...
Adam ! Can you share the samples of the fm and the Volca beat ??? Thank you so much !
I'll see what I can do. Maybe I should start sharing some samples in some way. I'll think about it.
The USB port is enough reason to buy the sample 2 IMO
does it mean nonead USB host, and I can connect my nektar controller to it easily?
@@ymelfilm Unfortunately no, the micro USB is just for sample transfer.
@@lundsweden oh, so I can go with any other volca. Moreover, I read the the sample intake goes through the in-out connectors.
The price is enough reason to buy the sample 1 on the other hand.
Can you a Comparison video between the OG FM and the FM2?
Yes, would like to, but do not have the Volca FM2 yet.
The reverb is the only thing I don’t like much, but I did change tempo to 10-600bpm. 12pm is pretty nice (12bpm, even)
Nice!
I have a Volca Bass and recently bought a second-hand Volca Sample. I was surprised and frustrated that I couldn't start both at the same time with either the sync cable or rmidi. And I can't choose a receive channel either. Really annoying for me.
Been waiting this so long‼️🤘
Doubled memory and USB seems great, but you could also upgrade your OG Volca Sampler's firmware to Pagen firmware😁
Then both machines could have their strengths👍
Plus, I didn't know you can sing like David Gehan, Awesome🤘🤩
@@dj_0xCD Cool! I actually tried to sound like David from DM! 🤩
Yes, I think it is definitely worth to install the Pajen firmware.
I have the Volca S1 with Pajen, Vosyr and Da Sunlounge vol 2 and now it is way better than the factory one.
Anyone happen to konw if sampler is compatible with Arturia keyboard?
@@richardlee4730 I havn't used that combination but I think @Mr.Tubster is using that.
Korg better pay you gud, this needs to done more exactly this way!
Nope... no payment from korg.
Thanks for this precious review! So you confirm that the Pajen firmware works on the Sample 2 ? Apparently Noone has ever tried! LOL
No, sorry. Unfortunately Pajen firmware does not work with sample 2, only with sample 1...
Feels like reason enough to stay with the 1st.
@@AdamVoxMusic Good to know, because in 20:21 it sounds as if you would say that pajen firmware works on both devices.
how do we all feel about the pocket operaters?
the Pajen FW do work on the VS2 ??
No, Pajen only works on Volca Sample Classic. Sorry for being unclear about that in the video.
What kind of features do you think is missing or if you have any idea of what feature would be great to implement in a sampler?
Anyone is free to comment, any ideas would be a great help
What I really miss in the volca sample and sample 2 is the rec-in! It would be cool if I could just connect and record a loop directly into the volca sample, without having to use the phone or a computer.
@@AdamVoxMusic Ty for the reply , one of the best channels in the RUclips 🙏
well done!
Thanks! 😊
You are super!!!!
That 80s jam was good! haha
Yes, it was fun. I new one is soon comming up! ☺️
Good demo very clear and not at all hard to follow.
Thanks!
Just got ahold of the Sample2 myself and learning how to integrate it into my current setup (Electribe MX and TD3) and this was super helpful! I don't suppose you have any recommendations for a mixer or interface that would work with all 3 machines? Awesome t-shirt btw
Thanks for the comment! I use a regular analog mixer when I record my volcas. What is important to have to ensure a good mix is that you have individual volume, equalizer and pan for each channel. Also it is very valuable to be able to add fx, e.g. reverb and delay, so best is to get a mixer with build in fx, so you do not have to buy a extra fx unit later. If you do not have a good sound card yet, you should also consider a mixer with build in sound card, that you can connect to your computer via USB. I do not want to give any recommendations, but an example of a mixer could be Uli's: Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB.
@@AdamVoxMusic thank you very much for replying! I've had other people recommend the Xenyx 1202 so that seems like a great shout c:
Thank you for the deep dive. I do have a maybe stupid question, but can you clear the stock sample and replace them with your own?
O yes you can. And if you regret it, you can restore the factory samples again.
Wish there were a big sample2... More Samples, more options
Also some limitations are good for creativity! ;)
@@AdamVoxMusic i know. But need to Backup Mine to start some new stuff because of their limitations
@@VideoJunkXXLI see. sample2 you can backup with the librarian software. Sample OG is however a bit harder... so yes, maybe there is a need for a volca pro series in the future!
@@VideoJunkXXLyou should get the Pioneer Toraiz SP-16. It's like a Volca Sample on steroids
It has more then enough just control it fro. The daw and record with portal and arturia fragments and drop your jaws from this machine u need the crunch other samples sounds shit
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With the VCS3 you couldn't sample.
CAAT 😍
Well noted! :)