Korg Volca Keys Analog Synth Machine

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The ideal introductory synthesizer, with a simple – yet powerful – polyphonic analog sound engine and loop sequencer

Volca Keys is a long-awaited synthesizer that adds a new chapter to the long and storied history of Korg's analog synthesizers. Volca keys is a 27-key analog lead synth that generates unbelievably powerful sound from its compact body. Starting with a filter section that uses the circuitry of the legendary miniKORG700S (1974), it delivers astonishing sound that takes full advantage of Korg's half-century of know-how in circuit design. With a simple structure that includes delay effect and a sequencer, it's also an ideal choice as a first analog synth. It offers the richly expressive sounds that are distinctive of an analog synth, providing the enjoyment of simple yet deep sound-creation.

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Following in the footsteps of the monotron, monotribe, and MS-20 Mini analog synthesizers, Korg announces the Volca series. Volca is a new lineup of EDM production tools comprised of three distinct models: the Volca Keys lead synthesizer, the volca Bass synthesizer, and the Volca Beats rhythm machine. These powerful and fun-to-use true-analog devices deliver a diverse array of fat sounds that can be obtained only from an analog synthesizer. Each is also equipped with sequencing/recording capabilities for intuitively generating performances. Multiple volcas can be used in tandem via the vintage-style sync in/out, and with your favorite DAW software or MIDI keyboard via MIDI In. Battery operation and built-in speakers mean that you can conveniently play anywhere and anytime. These are the next-generation analog synthesizers, bringing you the ultimate sounds and grooves with ease and depth. Whether used together or by themselves, the volca series is poised to inject true analog power into any performance or studio setup!

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The polyphonic synthesizer you've been waiting for

• Three note true analogue synthesis
• Voicing function lets anyone create sounds easily
• Delay effect for even more sonic possibilities

 

Simple loop sequencer

• Loop sequencer lets you record phases just as you play them
• Motion Sequencer records knob edits in real time
• Active Step function and Flux function to add dynamic change to your sequences

 

Convenient functions for tremendous ease of use

• Self-tuning function for constant, stable pitch
• Sync In and Out allows clock sync of multiple instruments from the volca Series as well as Korg's Monotribe
• Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere

 

Synthesizer Specs

• Type
• Analog synthesis
• Maximum Polyphony
• 3
• Structure
• 3VCO, 1VCF, 1VCA, 1LFO, 1EG
• VCO
• Octave, Ring Modulation, Detune, Portamento, EG Int.
• VCO Wave
• Sawtooth, Square
• VCF
• Cutoff, Peak, EG Int
• VCF Type
• Low Pass Filter, 12 db/oct
• LFO
• Rate, Pitch Int, Cutoff Int, Wave (Sawtooth, Triangle, Square)
• EG
• Attack, Decay/Release, Sustain
• Delay Effect
• Time, Feedback, Temp Sync

 

Sequencer Specs

• Number of parts
• 1
• Number of Steps
• 16
• Number of Recording Patterns
• 8

 

Connectors

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

 

Power

• Battery Life
• Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)
• Power supply
• AA alkaline battery ×6
  AA nickel-metal hydride battery ×6
  AC adapter “KA-350” (optional)

 

Others

• Accessories
• AA alkaline battery ×6 (for verifying operation)
• Options
• AC adapter (KA-350)
• Dimensions (W x D x H)
• 193 × 115 ×46 mm / 7.61 x 4.54 x 1.81 inches
• Weight
• 377 g / 0.83 lbs (Excluding batteries)

 

Model:	VOLCAKEYS
Manufacturer:	Korg