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Korg Volca Bass Analog Synthesizer w/Three Oscillators and 16-step Sequencer

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Features

  • Powerful analog bass sound creation with three oscillators for a variety of bass sounds
  • Electribe-inspired sequencer for generating ultimate bass lines and grooves
  • Aggressive sounds that stand up to the drums; fat sounds that support the rhythm
  • Funky sounds that generate a groove, ideal for acid house and other styles of music
  • Simple structure with single VCF, VCA, LFO, and EG for intuitive sound creation
  • Slide function indispensable for acid and other types of electronic music
  • Active Step function generates new bass lines by removing or inserting steps
  • Self-tuning function overcomes pitch drift, a common issue with analog synths
  • SYNC jack and MIDI IN connector for synchronized performances with multiple units or DAWs
  • Compact size, battery-powered operation, and built-in speaker for enjoyment anywhere

Description

Since it was founded in 1963, Korg's goal has been to create new experiences in music and performance. That was what drove the creation of Japan's first disc-based rhythm machine, the Doncamatic, and then led to the development of Japan’s first synthesizer and the world's first needle-type tuner, followed by numerous unique instruments that have brought the enjoyment of musical performance to many people all around the world. The microKORG2, evolving from the microKORG legacy, introduces a looper, vocal processor, full-color display, new sounds, and USB to its renowned polyphonic analog modeling, offering musicians a compact, visually intuitive synthesizer/vocoder with expressive vocals, real-time performance features, and modern design. Meet the Liano With its great selection of piano sounds, integrated and powerful speakers, great feeling keybed, and its slim and compact design, Liano is the ideal way to bring endless musical fun to your life. Choose your favorite Liano, and show your true colors! Discover volca This series includes a variety of units such as synthesizers, drum machines, and bass synths that all play a specialized role in your performance or studio setup. Users can perform with multiple units using the tempo sync included on all volcas. The compact design of the Korg volca series is packed with limitless possibilities. Born from the dream of creating unheard sounds, this compact volca synth brings West Coast–style synthesis to a portable format. With eight modules, 50 patch points, and classic volca control, it’s an accessible path into modular exploration and unique analog tones. The volca modular is a semi-modular synthesizer consisting of independent analog synth modules, digital effects, and a sequencer. Each of the modules has been carefully selected for its stand-alone completeness. The modules are internally connected so that sound can be produced even before connecting the included pin cables, and the routing is shown by white lines on the panel. Module connections via a pin cable take priority over the internal connections, bypassing them. The Voca is is equipped with a full-fledged 16-step sequencer providing a wide range of functions, letting you enjoy automatic performance even when used stand-alone. Using the 16 buttons familiar from the Volca series you can perform step input or use the buttons as a keyboard for realtime recording. The pattern chaining function plays back multiple sequence patterns in succession, allowing you to connect up to 16 sequences with up to 32, 64, or even 256 steps to create large-scale development. Volca modular connects its eight modules with pin cables across 50 color‑coded patch points. Audio, control, gate, and trigger signals are symbol‑marked and universally compatible, enabling unconventional patches. Twenty cables and a reference sheet are included. The sequencer of the volca modular lets you specify randomization for notes, active steps, and micro tuning. Irregular phrases, rhythms, and scaling that would be unlikely to come to mind can be generated by applying randomness, letting the volca be a source of unknown ideas. Two new sequence modes have been added: bounce sequence mode which makes a round trip through the steps, and stochastic sequence mode which gradually proceeds while randomly moving forward and backward.

Color: White


Brand: KORG


Material: Silber


Model Name: VOLCABASS


Item dimensions L x W x H: 8 x 5 x 2 inches


Brand Name: KORG


Model Name: VOLCABASS


Model Number: VOLCABASS


Included Components: Instruction Manual


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer: Korg


Global Trade Identification Number: 91


Number of Packs: 1


Number of Items: 1


Item Type Name: Sound Module


Part Number: KRVOLCABASS


Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer warranty.


Color: White


Finish Type: Polished


Sound Profile: Bass-heavy


Material: Silber


Body Material: Bass Wood


Item Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 2 inches


Item Weight: 16 ounces


Connector Type: 3.5mm Jack, USB


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    • The Little Bass Synth I Didn't Know I Needed
Style: VOLCABASS
Review Image by J.R.
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Review Image by J.R.
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This was an impulse buy on Amazon Warehouse (AW) on a bitterly cold night in early February, an evening when I had had a few too many glasses of wine. I was vaguely aware of the Korg Volca series, in that I had seen a few negative or neutral comments about them on various music forums, but I hadn't listened to any audio demos or watched any YouTube demonstration videos. Honestly, these tiny boxes had never appealed, as I like my synths with keys or something I can put in a rack and MIDI up to my rig. So when this popped up on AW in a "Used-Acceptable condition for what seemed to be nearly 50% off the retail price, I thought, well, if I don't like it, I can sell it on for a profit. I'm glad I did. I love this little box, and it looked absolutely brand new in the box when it arrived. Go figure. I like it more than my Pro-1 monosynth -- I think the Volca Bass sounds better than most of my keyboards, with the exception of my Korg Radias. I mean to say, the Volca Bass is fat sounding, and oh!!! it has that distorted squeal that is very similar to a Roland TB-303 (or the Behringer clone). The filter resonance (peak knob) on this wee thing self-oscillates, so if you're looking to do a bit of Daft Punk or Chemical Brothers-style late 90s and early 00s techno work, this little guy can do it, and do it very nicely. Let's get the cons out of the way: The speaker is rubbish. I get why Korg put it there, but the speaker doesn't have the range to actually hear what all the glorious goodness this synth can make. Tip: Use headphones if you're going portable with this. Otherwise, hook it up to your mixer / monitoring system / amp. The MIDI implementation is good, but you can't modulate the filter via MIDI. What???!!! Why not, Korg? What are you thinking? Sigh... So, you must use the Volca Bass's filter knob in real-time. Also, no MIDI out, but it is possible to modify the unit so that it can do MIDI out, so at least there's that option for the hardcore modders. Pattern storage is limited to 8 memory slots. You will use those up quickly, and then you'll have to decide on which patterns to get rid of for later sessions. Also, there is no pattern chaining, so you must manually change patterns in real time, and you will need to do that in perfect sync as there is also no "wait to change pattern" functionality. If you're sequencing a pattern, know that the filter knob adjustments do not get recorded. The octave knob's movements will be recorded, however. On the other hand, it is possible to create 24 patterns when in individual three-osc mode, and with a bit of clever muting, you can probably do quite a bit with that. The smaller, clear knobs ... it's sometimes difficult to see what their positions are. Also, when I reach for the tempo or the EG attack knobs at the top center/left of the unit, I often accidentally brush the big filter knob. No noise oscillator... that's a shame. But not a deal breaker... So them's me cons. On the the pros: Three very stable analog VCOs (digitally tuned for stability, but these bad boys are definitely analog oscillators), any of which can be a Saw or Square wave. You have the options of three independent VCOs, two stacked together, or all three stacked together. There is also a tuning knob for each VCO, so you're able to create a very thick and fat super saw sound. Note range can be adjusted per voice but only if you are sequencing a pattern. Otherwise, all three VCOs will change depending on where the octave knob is set. The playing surface (ribbon?) is really responsive to touch and it's fun to play and slide around on it, but it is important to note that the playing surface is not velocity sensitive. The Volca Bass responds to velocity when connected to MIDI controller, though. Keep that in mind if you want to get the most you can out of this tiny box of joy. It took me a few minutes to work out what the deal was with the black and gold "keys." Tip: The gold keys are the black keys on a keyboard. The rest are the white keys. The lowest note on the surface is an "A". Maybe an "E" would have been better, which is the lowest note on a bass guitar, but from keyboard perspective I suppose it makes sense (an 88-key keyboard's first note is an A.) The filter on this insanely good. I read somewhere that it's based on a Korg 700s filter. I dunno if it is or not. And I don't care. I really like a lot. The envelope seems limited, but it actually has two modes and it is perfectly serviceable. One mode with no sustain segment, just an attack and delay, which is superb for punchy bass tones, and the second mode is with a sustain feature, which is great for more synthy sounds and self-oscillating the filter rez. These modes are switched by holding down the function button and pressing the number 11 key marked Sustain. Pattern sequencing is quick, if not a bit imprecise when doing it in real time. There is some sort of quantization going on, which can be distressing if your timing is off. I much prefer to sequence a pattern in Step Rec mode. Speaking of modes, the Active Step mode is useful and fun. At the moment, I tend to use a Beat Step Pro to sequence more complex patterns. Other times, I will set up a zone on my workstation to play the Volca Bass via MIDI in real time. I'll even swipe at the playing surface from time to time when playing other synths. You'll definitely want to put some effects in the signal chain, such as pedals or some other multi-fx unit, as the dry sound may be a bit in your face. But even dry, it can sit in a mix at low volumes. All in all, I'm really impressed by the sound of the Volca Bass. I had no idea that I was missing this in my life, and I'm glad I bought it. I'm now considering selling my Pro-1, as I have had that turned off since the beginning of February when the Volca arrived and I don't need two monosynths which cover the same sonic terrority. For its size, it's a little powerhouse in a tiny, tiny box. Could the UI (knobs), memory storage and MIDI implementation be improved? Sure, those could be better, but if you can snag one of these for $100 or less, it's definitely worth it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2022 by J.R.
    • Fun, powerful, and portable little machines
Style: VOLCABASS
Korg's Volca series is great, but it would probably be helpful to know what you're getting into ahead of time before purchasing. While there's a lot of videos on YouTube, and some busy topics on Reddit discussing the merits of these machines, I think I fit pretty accurately the target audience for the series to help speak on whether or not they might be right for you: I’m an amateur to synthesis and have minimal space for gear, a low budget, and an affinity for low-fi sounds. That being said, I started with the Bass about a year and a half ago and admittedly didn't really understand the thing, or how to use it in my workflow that at the time was primarily just clicking around in the DAW. After jumping over that hurdle and learning the various functions and controls, the thing really opened up. While it's certainly got a tinny/metallic sound to it and is by no means your classic acid machine, the thing really screams and can make some great sounds. Granted, I don't have years of experience with higher-end synthesizers to compare against, but that leads into my next point, which is that these machines are just fun, especially for someone starting out working with hardware. I've seen complaints about them being 'toys', or limited in what you can do with them, and while I won't argue the merits of that based on some folks' perspectives, the small, portable nature of them makes them a non-invasive addition to a small space and perfect for picking up and messing around outside of the desk or studio environment. The price tag encourages buying them over time, and since getting the Bass, I've added the Beats, FM, and Keys to the mix. They each have their own quirks and limitations that encourage creativity. As well, they're powerful enough to be useful, and rather than being overwhelming machines (a bit like the Microbrute is for me as still-an-amature), they're in most respects easy to learn. The FM's a bit of it's own story though, as FM synthesis is complicated by nature. I'm hesitant to purchase the Sample, simply due to the lack of an audio in. Maybe the iOS app is convenient and easy to use, but it still adds an extra layer to getting sounds on the machine. Which brings me to another point: if you're considering either the Beats or the Sample, you might look first for a used ES-1 or ER-1. They're roughly the same price, but a bit more versatile (although bigger), and at least in comparing the ER-1 to the Beats, sound considerably better (the Beats snare issue is annoying, but not a total deal breaker if the other pros outweigh that con). In summary, I think these are really great, affordable little machines. Without the hassle of buying old buggy hardware, you get some new portable things with a lot of potential. If you’re looking for machines with ‘recordability’, though, these probably fall more in the jam-box or accent-to-other-machines category. Have fun! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016 by Huerell
    • Volca bass analog synth
Style: VOLCABASS
Review Image by Ryan Tolp
Review Image by Ryan Tolp
Review Image by Ryan Tolp
Well, first things first..I'm 30 years old, from sothern California. My dad is a old school Dj that still performs at weddings & other events, but he started out in 1981 Dj'ing at "bobby mcgee restaurant & nightclub". After growing up around a whole family that revolves around music since I can remember, These devices bring back those memory's from the beginning for me! The way they even look & sound is almost a perfect mirror reflection of what I've experience from the past. This review is for the "korg volca bass" so I'll tell you how it sounds to me. The volca bass sounds pretty much like the korg monotribe as far as quality goes, it's simple & great. The operation & programming is why I love this unit the most! I'm a "real-time" performer, meaning when I play live or even in studio I prefer to pretty much keep the beat going simply put..I do not like sitting for longs periods of time editing music. For me I like to be in a "live event" type state of mind, I find i work better under pressure when there is always that "what if I mess up, ect" going on in my brain I just give all I got at that point. So this Volca bass & the other 2 units are great for someone that likes the process of creating, making,mixing,editing layers on layers of an infinite amount of variations music in front of people, these are made for you! I'm not going in-depth with operation because I'm good at 95% of what these babies can really do so if you have any questions fill free to contact me. I don't know much about the "write" functions but everything els I'm good with. Basically I got all three at once because they make up the basics of music. Somtimes I find myself building a drum pattern first, then I work on the bass line, then I use the volca keys (or what I call it volca-synth) for many different things. What's nice is just making a few cords on the (flux) setting, making is record realtime without quantization all the patter of music. Meaning on flux mode it will not correct or off tones ect..but this allows for a more complex pattern to be recorded:) so after making a nice chord you can play on top of it or whatever you want. The thing they don't tell you about all three of these unites especially the "keys" is that you under the right light condition, you can see right through these things! So in the middle of a mix you look down & it's pretty dang trippy some times! you can see the red led lights inside from parts of the sequencer actually blinking from the inside out while on the outside most the knobs blink/flash strobe, to show the movement that was recorded while playing in memory mode. Also I say "most" because there are a few knobs like "peak knob " if I remember right, that do not light up & they are not suppose to light up. So it's not broken or anything if your not seeing certain a knob/light not flash. Some bad things, hard to use with my big hands but very doable.. Had to go to GC & buy like 70$ worth of korg A/c power supply's for them all still not bad..also I'd be willing to pay more if the had more functions & a little better built, I'm not complaining trust me. So that's all I have time for now. Thanks ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013 by Ryan Tolp
    • Great would be better if it was designed to easily write midi to a DAW.
Style: VOLCABASS
It has a great sound and pretty easy to get started with. It would be improved if it had an app or companion plugin but that’s what I would want, not necessarily what you might want. It arrived quickly and was intact. Only minus is it ships without an electric plug. It runs on either battery or plug but comes with batteries. I’d prefer it cane with the plug and I buy my own batteries. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022 by Andre M.
    • You have to begin somewhere
Style: VOLCABASS
My song learned much on this when he was introduced to making beats and music, he now has expanded with others and they make wonderful music now, great for someone who wants to learn about music but can't play an instrument.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by Fred
    • Excellent synth
Style: VOLCABASS
Review Image by Jose Antonio
Review Image by Jose Antonio
Review Image by Jose Antonio
The product it’s excellent it came in a pristine condition the scratches in the box I did them by myself but it came sealed and in a pristine condition, seller is aware of you and ready to help, great people
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026 by Jose Antonio
    • Dive into analog
Style: VOLCABASS
I'm a musician, primarily guitarist, who has recently gotten interested in analog synths. There are plenty of software synths available, including some that mimic some of the classics (e.g., Mini Moog) but there's something about creating sounds from scratch by physically turning knobs that isn't there with the software synths. I read the considerable hype about the Volca line and decided, for the price, it was worth taking a chance. For my needs, I settled on the Volca Bass. I am blown away by this little synth. Don't let the small size fool you. It is not a toy but a real instrument that will be hard to put down once you get the hang of it. Plus, since it works (a long time!) on batteries, or with an adapter, it's something you can put in your backpack and take with you just about anywhere. If it didn't look like I was starting to hoard musical instruments (and the fact I really don't need them) I'd get the other two Volca units as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2014 by John E. English
    • Simple analog goodness
Style: VOLCABASS
This is my first real analog synth, as my others are all really either FM or sample based. Very different approach. A patch for this is literally a pic of where you have the knobs set lol. Much more old school. Loving the wide variety of sounds and textures, and the possibilities for deep booming sounds and drones so far especially. Easily worth the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024 by Albert T. Koenig Jr.

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