Detail 01
Six-part, two-layer engine
Lets a pattern draw on six percussion parts, each built from two layers.
Product detailSKU #1500000259928
KORGvolca drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a six-part, two-layer digital percussion engine, the volca drum starts with sine, sawtooth, and noise waveforms, then lets you reshape them with wavefolding, overdrive, and a waveguide resonator. Decay, body, and tune controls make the sound-shaping immediate enough to use while performing; lower tune settings can create delay-like results. Its 16-step sequencer supports step or real-time recording, pattern chains up to 256 steps, and recorded knob movement for evolving rhythms.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building and revising percussion patterns with hands-on control during live performance.
- Creating portable rhythmic ideas using battery power and the built-in speaker.
- Using MIDI input to bring its percussion sounds into a DAW-based setup.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Motion sequencing for up to 69 parameters
Records knob changes into patterns so programmed rhythms can change over time.
Detail 03
Internal memory for sequences and kits
Keeps created patterns and sound sets available on the unit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01MIDI connection is through the unit's standard MIDI input.
- 02Pattern chaining is limited to a maximum of 256 steps.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I record patterns in real time?
Yes. The 16-step sequencer supports both step recording and real-time recording.
02Can knob changes play back with a pattern?
Yes. Motion sequencing records and reproduces control changes for up to 69 parameters.
03Can it make sound without external monitoring?
Yes. It is battery-powered and has a built-in speaker.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
