Both are bullshit , you onky have synths because people arent BR ght enough to play proper music instruments , quantum mechanics ? Because people in day care or uni , cant face reality . Sothey make it up .
Does it not have a sequencer? If so you could step record the notes you want to create custom arpeggios I’ve done this on the Volca modular and it works quite well.
R u sure...? Electribe 2 for example, wich i was waiting for years is big downgrade comparing to a lot older gear. No updates or nothing (witch could solve the problem with ease) witch is shame . There is even a worldwide petition for update but Korg dont give a Damon. Ps. Akai made update right after relase new one and Roland team updated gear after watching some RUclips coment wideos...
@@happyendy An update means something was either defective or lacking to begin with. In a perfect world nothing would ever need to be updated. Of course feature enhancements are always nice of course.
Played with this lovely synth-y thing-y yesterday at a friend's and I really enjoyed it, even though I only scratched the surface of its capabilities. Not disappointed at all. Good job, Mr. Korg.
Wow, what a great product! I'm a big time DX7 fan and I absolutely loved how you boiled down it's character into this little machine and added some nice features! Will get this right away!
It'll be nice if Korg had something like the "Volca Piano". All black case like the Volca Kick that not produces DSP piano sounds but also Rhodes, Clav et al.
I have to give Korg a lot of respect for doing what YAMAHA SHOULD HAVE DONE. Bring the classic 6 OP FM sound into the 21ST CENTURY. And you can carry these around anywhere. Not so easy with the old DX7. Also you can now do FM filter style sweeps WOW. Eventually I will own three of these. My DX7 recently died. And this is what I have been waiting for. Add a decent controller keyboard. And let the legend begin.
My favorite Korg instruments are: DSS-1, DS-8, DW-8000, M1, Wavestation, and the T-series. All of them were dream to have. The Volcas have fantastic sound engines, and great aesthetics to. Sort of reminiscent of the VHS tape sized QY10 sequencer. Now, to have a Volca in 5-octave keyboard form factor would be so exciting. Something like the DS-8 reissue with Volca FM synth engine, with at least 8 voices of polyphony, velocity keyboard, and aftertouch. Ah, nice to dream...
Some Volca ideas that would be cool: Volca wave (wavetable synth with onboard wave drawing/design) Volca mix (A volca sized audio interface/mixer for your other volcas) Volca FX (A multi effects processor) Just some ideas for future volcas. Keep up the great work Korg!
You can get a Volca Mix for free if you buy 3 Volcas between May 15 and August 15, save your receipts and make sure they're bought from an authorized dealer like Sweetwater: www.korgusa.com/RedeemBuy3getmixfree
Wait. Wait. Do you see how FM synthesis works? It starts off a fundamental generator, which is then pitch shifted to create the modulators. It would be more complex, but in principle there's no reason why arbitrary sound source couldn't be used as an input. In other words, creation of FM pedal is possible, even of nobody has so far been arsed to do it. Plus it couldn't have been done in the 80ies.
Love the presentation. Appreciate the fine nuances of your user interface design... well thought out. Appreciate the illustrations explaining what you did. Kudos!
My 6th Volca (have both editions of the Sample), and I have to say this is my favorite. Great job. Good to see that Korg finally released something to address the relative complexity. Try to find a pdf of The Complete DX7.
There's 2 versions of the Sample? Now I need to know, because that's the first one I want to get. What are the differences, is one superior overall or do they both have their pros and cons? Looking for something to jam with my Minilogue, and to qualify for this: www.korgusa.com/RedeemBuy3getmixfree
I’ve been researching mini desktops and this is the most impressive by a country mile. A cigar box DX7 for a ton, I’ll go hungry and teetotal for a week.
@@Phychologik So? If he has notifications on he'll see and might reply. Just because it's from years ago doesn't mean I can't reply. You might be surprised how many old comments I've replied to and gotten another response back from. Plus if OP hasn't heard of it yet, he gets to find out through a comment, which would be cool for him :)
If only there was a software for all these volcas to easily save the sounds and use in the DAW. I'm aware of Volcacontrol, but would be great for something up to date.
I think I need this. I am low income and can't afford to spend hundreds or thousands on a synth. For under $200; this is something I can save up my pennies for. Since it does MIDI I can plug it in to my Yamaha or RadioShack MIDI keyboards to get a nice 61 key keyboard to use. I love that it has a built in sequencer and arpeggiator.
@@TheScreamingFrog916 Currently I use an Arturia Keystep Pro. I have a couple of FM synths. A Yamaha PSS-680 and a Yamaha FB-01. I have been keeping an eye out for a good price on a DX 7. So I probably won't get the Volca FM.
If you come out with a firmware update for these that makes them respond to note velocity through midi, I will buy 2 of them. With note velocity, these would KILL reface DX.
The only thing we are missing is how to backup the patches created on the Volca FM without buying another one. I've tried recording the ouput from the sync jack, but it doesn't seem to work when I play it back into the Volca FM.
+rollerv unfortunately we can't expect that as Korg Tatsuya has been saying for a long time that the memory of the original Volcas is already filled up with the firmware that is, but we can always hope.
Would of course have been much much *much* nicer without the built in speaker, and with a proper output stage, but looks nice. If we could just get them in european stores then...
"Output Stage?" What's that? I like the built-in speaker, I like the idea of taking a bunch of these powered by batteries to the woods and jamming in the Heart of Nature
Volca with the most sexy color scheme. Brown green! Not just a functional improvement of Volca, I have been followed every of his Volca intruduction and now his English speaking skill become so good that I can't tell anymore that Japanese person is speaking!
If the Volca FM is modified and fitted with a MIDI out socket, does the note data played by the using the built-in arpeggiator patterns get sent to MIDI out?
With the original you should be able to play van halen jump europe carrie aha take on me, inhavent heard anyone do that with the fm yet.....please correct me if im wrong
I have a question. When you are in the menu and the volume parameter means something other than the volume (let's assume it's feedback) Is it going to change the feedback feedback by giving automation to the volume knob ???
Hey there What is the best way to record midi tracks out from the FM into the DAW if that is actually possible?! And what cables or gear needed for that
+Torstein Pedersen Volca FM supports MIDI CC 41 (Velocity), but does *NOT* respond to Note Velocity via MIDI! So, if one wants to play expressively using velocity-sensitive MIDI keys or some other controller, they won't be able to.
+Torstein Pedersen My hope is that if enough people complain, then Korg might fix it in a firmware update. It would be so nice to play Volca FM from WX-5 wind controller...
He is japanese and is able to speak intelligible english? I must have ended up in some wacky alternate timeline again. This timeline is weird and scary, I wanna go back.
Not saying anything nasty but why do these people still manufacture monophonic or 2,3 voices synths. Not saying the synths are bad or you cannot do anthing with it but with such low polyphony, with the exception of basslines or efx or may be a solo lead, for me its very very limited and a serious disadvantage, also consider it as not a so good investment. The 6 operators and 32 algorithms is excellent though unlike some simulated fm synths especially software synths with only 4 ops and just 8 routing algos.
Manfred klaus you can get 2 volca FM and chain them together for 6 voices and it's still cheap as fuck so stop moaning ..if you want something more you need to pay little bit more...there is no real arguing point in this price range about the volca FM but yes some people like you gonna complain about anything...so like a said want more voices pay more
Manfred klaus I'm kinda considering getting this not as an instrument, but a learning tool. You can always replicate patches on VSTs and get more flexibility that way. But this piece of hardware seems to make the steep learning curve (of fm) much easier.
As an introduction to analogue synthesis, this video is completely useless. I would've thought these machines are targeted towards the inexperienced newbies rather than the synth Phds
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As a total synth noob, I find quantum mechanics more understandable.
@DJ 5D shut up and calculate.
I hate fm synthesis. It's like not even cool
Both are bullshit , you onky have synths because people arent BR ght enough to play proper music instruments , quantum mechanics ? Because people in day care or uni , cant face reality . Sothey make it up .
@@Marcus538 someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed
@@Marcus538 guitar is a fake music!!
Korg's on a roll. So many improvements, even the key inputs are placed better. It'd be cool to get an arpegiation function on the Volca keys/bass.
Does it not have a sequencer? If so you could step record the notes you want to create custom arpeggios I’ve done this on the Volca modular and it works quite well.
The engineers of Korg apparently are the best.
R u sure...?
Electribe 2 for example, wich i was waiting for years is big downgrade comparing to a lot older gear.
No updates or nothing (witch could solve the problem with ease) witch is shame .
There is even a worldwide petition for update but Korg dont give a Damon.
Ps. Akai made update right after relase new one and Roland team updated gear after watching some RUclips coment wideos...
Try T.E., WAY more innovative....
Shure!!! I have the MX and the SX. Fantastic sounds. Warm and very intuitive. The latest model are toys. And sounds too cold and modern.
@@happyendy An update means something was either defective or lacking to begin with. In a perfect world nothing would ever need to be updated. Of course feature enhancements are always nice of course.
@@cyberbillp
I was sarcastic
Korg just dont care.
Played with this lovely synth-y thing-y yesterday at a friend's and I really enjoyed it, even though I only scratched the surface of its capabilities. Not disappointed at all. Good job, Mr. Korg.
Wow, what a great product! I'm a big time DX7 fan and I absolutely loved how you boiled down it's character into this little machine and added some nice features! Will get this right away!
It'll be nice if Korg had something like the "Volca Piano". All black case like the Volca Kick that not produces DSP piano sounds but also Rhodes, Clav et al.
I have to give Korg a lot of respect for doing what YAMAHA SHOULD HAVE DONE. Bring the classic 6 OP FM sound into the 21ST CENTURY. And you can carry these around anywhere. Not so easy with the old DX7.
Also you can now do FM filter style sweeps WOW. Eventually I will own three of these. My DX7 recently died. And this is what I have been waiting for. Add a decent controller keyboard. And let the legend begin.
A fantastic demo as always. Looking forward to getting my preorder in UK
My favorite Korg instruments are: DSS-1, DS-8, DW-8000, M1, Wavestation, and the T-series. All of them were dream to have. The Volcas have fantastic sound engines, and great aesthetics to. Sort of reminiscent of the VHS tape sized QY10 sequencer. Now, to have a Volca in 5-octave keyboard form factor would be so exciting. Something like the DS-8 reissue with Volca FM synth engine, with at least 8 voices of polyphony, velocity keyboard, and aftertouch. Ah, nice to dream...
Some Volca ideas that would be cool:
Volca wave (wavetable synth with onboard wave drawing/design)
Volca mix (A volca sized audio interface/mixer for your other volcas)
Volca FX (A multi effects processor)
Just some ideas for future volcas. Keep up the great work Korg!
yeah. i support your suggestions in every case. the volca mixer and the volca fx are a compelling supplement to the volca concept.
Nico - you could probably make the mixer and multi fx one volca
@@rorz999 You can get one for free until August 15: www.korgusa.com/RedeemBuy3getmixfree
You can get a Volca Mix for free if you buy 3 Volcas between May 15 and August 15, save your receipts and make sure they're bought from an authorized dealer like Sweetwater: www.korgusa.com/RedeemBuy3getmixfree
You got the volca mixer lol
This might be my first switch from guitar pedals to synthesizers.
Wait. Wait. Do you see how FM synthesis works? It starts off a fundamental generator, which is then pitch shifted to create the modulators. It would be more complex, but in principle there's no reason why arbitrary sound source couldn't be used as an input. In other words, creation of FM pedal is possible, even of nobody has so far been arsed to do it. Plus it couldn't have been done in the 80ies.
Not only is this a cool Product, but Tatsuya Takahashi is such a handsome and charismatic guy it's hard not to listen to him :)
;n;
@@westprice ROFLMMFAO
Not quite dude but I appreciate your lust for life
Earth Trillion I want his 5 din Midi cable in my sync in
@@CalumnMcAulay I'm not sure is life that is being lusted after... 😆
Love the presentation. Appreciate the fine nuances of your user interface design... well thought out. Appreciate the illustrations explaining what you did. Kudos!
excelente video saludos desde Baja California
I own a DX7 and I still want 1 of these. Korg's winning!
Finding out that you can go into the nick picky details of editing the sound makes me want this even more!
I love FM...I own this thiny little thing and I'm always stupefied how many sounds it can produce.
FM is one of the best in VolcaSeries!
Tatsuya!! You're the greatest genius since, what, Gutenberg.
Hasn't Korg invented enough instruments to make all the music that's possible by now? Damn.
Lol I feel like ever guitar player commenting on this video and asking questions came because of Knobs awesome demo
please update my Volcas so I can transpose sequences! After that I'll also need a Volca coffee maker and Volca Mistress.
Best synth ever made.
Make a Wavestation Volca with wave sequencing
+ArtFluids Thanks to you, I'll skip Volca Fm and wait until Korg comes up with Volca Wave.
I was actually just going to suggest the same! Please include Morph and perhaps look to the Microwave XT for inspiration!
this would be just incredible.
Oh my God, that would be incredible!
that would kill!!
My 6th Volca (have both editions of the Sample), and I have to say this is my favorite. Great job. Good to see that Korg finally released something to address the relative complexity. Try to find a pdf of The Complete DX7.
There's 2 versions of the Sample? Now I need to know, because that's the first one I want to get. What are the differences, is one superior overall or do they both have their pros and cons? Looking for something to jam with my Minilogue, and to qualify for this: www.korgusa.com/RedeemBuy3getmixfree
I’ve been researching mini desktops and this is the most impressive by a country mile. A cigar box DX7 for a ton, I’ll go hungry and teetotal for a week.
Dude this guys english is soo good
You have a perfect accent and birthed perfect machines. I'm eagerly waiting for my volca sample.
Volca fm and Volca sample are the best volca created!
Johnathan C
Agree together they are very formiddable.
Have you seen the Volca Modular? Those 3 are what I'm saving for now, so I can get a Mix for free: www.korgusa.com/RedeemBuy3getmixfree
Mikeureko bro this was 2 years ago, before that was even a thing
@@Phychologik So? If he has notifications on he'll see and might reply. Just because it's from years ago doesn't mean I can't reply. You might be surprised how many old comments I've replied to and gotten another response back from. Plus if OP hasn't heard of it yet, he gets to find out through a comment, which would be cool for him :)
Farewell Tats, you're a rockstar!
best video I've seen so far on the volca fm
This was very helpful. Thanks for the new Volca FM2. Please make it respond to MIDI CC Hold commands.
If only there was a software for all these volcas to easily save the sounds and use in the DAW. I'm aware of Volcacontrol, but would be great for something up to date.
Victor Jay the DAW? do they provide a daw for use with these or do you just use your own
@@drwombat you use your own lmao
looks like you can with the midi out mod: www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/4ntlhk/korg_volca_fm_sysexpatch_dump_works/
wait... can you really transfer sounds from DX7? Damn, that's rad!
I think I need this. I am low income and can't afford to spend hundreds or thousands on a synth. For under $200; this is something I can save up my pennies for. Since it does MIDI I can plug it in to my Yamaha or RadioShack MIDI keyboards to get a nice 61 key keyboard to use. I love that it has a built in sequencer and arpeggiator.
Yes, if your keyboard has MIDI out.
@@TheScreamingFrog916 Currently I use an Arturia Keystep Pro. I have a couple of FM synths. A Yamaha PSS-680 and a Yamaha FB-01. I have been keeping an eye out for a good price on a DX 7. So I probably won't get the Volca FM.
If you come out with a firmware update for these that makes them respond to note velocity through midi, I will buy 2 of them. With note velocity, these would KILL reface DX.
The new Volca FM2 responds for note velocity, through MIDI 🙂
Awesome demo...I would like to purchase one. it has the synth sounds that I've been looking for.
I'm so excited 😁 mine is supposed to come in 2 days!
My next korg volca!!
A PCM synth volca would be pretty neat
I think a volca for every synthesis type would be cool.
That'd be neat
I would especially like an additive synthesis volca. It would be very odd but cool.
How about a SID-based Volca? I think the chiptune-sound would really suit the format of the Volcas. :-)
gladtobeangry i think roland made one (part of the boutique series) but I would prefer to see it in volca format
give this guy the mvp
The only thing we are missing is how to backup the patches created on the Volca FM without buying another one. I've tried recording the ouput from the sync jack, but it doesn't seem to work when I play it back into the Volca FM.
+MrFricoco other people have confirmed that this works. I've been meaning to try it.
+MrFricoco can't you back up with midi out to PC?
+Torstein Pedersen no there's no midi out
***** It works?? I've been trying to do it with no luck. Any links?
so transfering stuff from one Vfm to another goes over sync cable?
I want this so bad.
look man. dont tell me what im doing when i move my knob. great vid informative and enjoyable.
can someone explain me how you connect the volca to an audiointerface, to make it work in my daw (fl studio)?
He sounds like the dude from the it crowd, the one with the fro🤣
Will all the volcas get a update soon?
+rollerv unfortunately we can't expect that as Korg Tatsuya has been saying for a long time that the memory of the original Volcas is already filled up with the firmware that is, but we can always hope.
Think if you could program your Yamaha DX synth with Volca FM.
That could very well be possible since the Volca responds to sysex...
Wonder if anyone out there has both units and can test for us?
Would of course have been much much *much* nicer without the built in speaker, and with a proper output stage, but looks nice. If we could just get them in european stores then...
"Output Stage?" What's that? I like the built-in speaker, I like the idea of taking a bunch of these powered by batteries to the woods and jamming in the Heart of Nature
Could you explain better how to record a sequence?. It's it still not clear to me. thanks
"what you do when you move your knob " I wet myself laughing
So if i dump Classic DX7 patches on to the volca fm, will it sounds the same as the DX7? as in you wouldn't be able to tell the difference? Cheers
Volca with the most sexy color scheme. Brown green! Not just a functional improvement of Volca, I have been followed every of his Volca intruduction and now his English speaking skill become so good that I can't tell anymore that Japanese person is speaking!
YASSSSSSS!
If the Volca FM is modified and fitted with a MIDI out socket, does the note data played by the using the built-in arpeggiator patterns get sent to MIDI out?
The FM2 will send sequence MIDI, but not arpeggiator MIDI.
@@TheScreamingFrog916 That is disappointing to learn but thanks for your concise and accurate advice.
How do you extend the 16 steps to 32 steps on the volca fm ?
I want to load patches but my sound card doesn't have MIDI output. Is there any other way to load new patches to FM?
you can buy a usb to midi cable for around 10 bucks.
@@DeaBroggn Oh ok I figured that out amd looking for one from roland that is more or less reliable. Thanks!
With the original you should be able to play van halen jump europe carrie aha take on me, inhavent heard anyone do that with the fm yet.....please correct me if im wrong
Can i play 6 notes at the same time when i add a second Volca FM and how to connect or configure both?
Hi, I have a Fm and in the Program Param I don't have the function E piano can you help me?
Question: can I use a VOLCA product together with my synthesizer KORG KARMA ?
Hi is it possible to use two different sounds at the same time?
No.
Can anyone confirm that it does not have a Step Record mode like on Volca Sample? Thanks
It does not.
It dawned on me instead if having many different synths having two or three of the same would do more in many ways
hello hello, ive got a volca fm and a volca sample, would you suggest me a third davice to complement this 2?, I want to make rap music, Thanks
Tokadisckyz volca bass and beats.
Tokhadyzckyz I think you're pretty much good dude that covers alot
Bass
Is it possible to map a midi controller to every parameter available?
+b4wd0DD According to the manual, no. Only the knobs on the front panel have CC values assigned.
can u plug on a guitar?
I have a question. When you are in the menu and the volume parameter means something other than the volume (let's assume it's feedback)
Is it going to change the feedback feedback by giving automation to the volume knob ???
Spectral complexity
Could it load patches from the reface DX?
No, they have different architectures.
Okay, this is going to sound dumb, but how is he getting it to play tunes? Does this thing play like a mini keyboard?
Oh, so he pre-recorded that?
Hey there
What is the best way to record midi tracks out from the FM into the DAW if that is actually possible?! And what cables or gear needed for that
not possible. there's no midi out in volcas.
is it a synth?
modal synthesis next
But what does it mean?
Why nnly 3 note polyphony? Very frustrating. Please bring out a Volca FM MKii with 8-12 note polyphony.
"volker fm"
+sheatheman LUSTIG! (;
He learned Aussie english, that's why he says that.
so...cannot connect to computer ya ?
This is the coolest shit ever
Please, please, please, make it respond to note velocity! This is a glaring omission, a bug!
+Andrei Kozlov It surely does when you send it velocity via midi, but there is no way to make that touch-strip be velocity sensitive.
+Torstein Pedersen Volca FM supports MIDI CC 41 (Velocity), but does *NOT* respond to Note Velocity via MIDI! So, if one wants to play expressively using velocity-sensitive MIDI keys or some other controller, they won't be able to.
Andrei Kozlov ouch! sounds like a pretty huge oversight. Or is there some strange Korgish reasoning for this?
+Torstein Pedersen My hope is that if enough people complain, then Korg might fix it in a firmware update. It would be so nice to play Volca FM from WX-5 wind controller...
for sure! Is it possible to send velocity as CC?
Ideas:
Volca With Different Types Of Physical Modeling Synthesis
Volca With Additive Synthesis
Volca WAVE
in 2050 we'll see volca kronos.
Jcyberinc I like your user profile thumbnail
God he's hot.
So.im.guessing. not friendly for strictly analog setup
haha, no way of getting around FM complexity. Cool Volva
marry me Tatsuya
Without velocity control it's just not a good clone. I'll stick with my DX7.
New unofficial firmware patch fixes that. With a midi controller that is.
CC? Creationist Cat?
Johnny Depp
Finally! Now I can Compose music that sounds like cheesy 80’s sitcoms.
you sound like a stupid bitch
He is japanese and is able to speak
intelligible english? I must have ended up in some wacky alternate timeline again. This timeline is weird and scary, I wanna go back.
why don't they just tell the DX7 they mean is Yamaha DX7?
what other dx7s are there that could possibly make this confusing?
haha indeed
storerestore Never heard of the Mazda DX-7? It's a rotary sports car, haha
Sjoerd Burger, while that's true, the Mazda compares poorly to the Volca FM!
storerestore a lot less reliable, and much worse on gas than the Korg for example
Lol DXM compatible, time to rave
dont like em
Not saying anything nasty but why do these people still manufacture monophonic or 2,3 voices synths. Not saying the synths are bad or you cannot do anthing with it but with such low polyphony, with the exception of basslines or efx or may be a solo lead, for me its very very limited and a serious disadvantage, also consider it as not a so good investment. The 6 operators and 32 algorithms is excellent though unlike some simulated fm synths especially software synths with only 4 ops and just 8 routing algos.
Manfred klaus you can get 2 volca FM and chain them together for 6 voices and it's still cheap as fuck so stop moaning ..if you want something more you need to pay little bit more...there is no real arguing point in this price range about the volca FM but yes some people like you gonna complain about anything...so like a said want more voices pay more
Manfred klaus I'm kinda considering getting this not as an instrument, but a learning tool. You can always replicate patches on VSTs and get more flexibility that way. But this piece of hardware seems to make the steep learning curve (of fm) much easier.
3 voices? Mehh
As an introduction to analogue synthesis, this video is completely useless. I would've thought these machines are targeted towards the inexperienced newbies rather than the synth Phds
FM, is not analog synthesis, so you are in the wrong place for that.
I want this so bad.