Korg Volcasample2 Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer with USB Midi

Model #VOLCASAMPLE2

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FEATURES

Edit and Sequence up to 200 Samples
10 Parts + 16 Pattern Locations
16 Step-Keys
Pattern Chaining
Motion Sequencer + Reverse Function
Active Step & Step Jump Functions
USB MIDI + Fast Sample Transfer
Start Delay for Off-the-Grid Grooves
Audio Sync for Monologue and Electribes
Built-In Speaker + Battery Powered

*Operates on 6 x AA batteries or Korg 9v power adapter (not included)

DESCRIPTION

A new generation volca sample with more memory, features, and connectivity to take your beat making further than ever before.
The volca sample is the compact and powerful sample-based drum machine that has captured attention and creativity of countless players around the world.

The newest version retains all of the features which made the original so popular, and adds a micro USB port for better connectivity, increased sample memory, a new up to date sound library and additional functions for an improved workflow.

Your portable beat making studio
The volca sample has everything that you need to create the music you like,and in a portable small form factor that you can take anywhere! On its own, it is an advanced sample machine with a powerful engine capable of 8 voice polyphony, digital reverb, a rich powerful double filter and plenty of knobs for sample manipulation which make this a powerful sampler. Totally hands on with plenty of knobs for sample manipulation, volca sample runs on 6 AA batteries, has an integrated speaker and at only 372g/13oz (without batteries) is perfect for stand-alone use! Furthermore, with its USB, SYNC IN-OUT and MIDI connections, volca sample can integrate seamlessly with your live rig, production studio and of course any other volca! (link to the volca dedicated website)

USB for Faster Sample Management and Better Connectivity
The new micro USB port added to the volca sample allows you to connect your volca sample to your computer to easily control your volca and manage your samples. It allows you to easily control, sync, and play your volca sample from any DAW. Plus, individual MIDI channels can now be assigned to different parts, making it easier to perform when using an external device such as a sequencer or keyboard.

Easier Sample and Pattern Management with your Computer
With the volca sample’s dedicated Librarian software available for Mac and PC (coming soon) utilizing the USB port managing and sending your samples and patterns back and forth is now instantaneous and pain-free process.

You can also use the dedicated app AudioPocket manager for iOS to record new samples on the fly and transfer them to your volca sample instantly.

Added Features

Take your Beats Further Two new features have been added to this new volca sample that willl help in your music making process:
Pattern chain mode with 2 different STEP JUMP modes
Start delay function: Go “off the grid” with the new delay feature that lets you slightly delay the start of any part to achieve different kinds of grooves and swing.

More Memory, Pattern Locations, Samples, and Bonus Packs!
Volca sample has an increased memory of 200 memory slots; double its predecessor. 50 are left empty on factory settings so you can load either your own original or pre-made libraries. Pattern locations have also have been increased from 10 to 16. The new generation of volca sample comes with a brand new sound library that has been carefully curated to fit the needs of all music producers and beat makers everywhere.

This great selection of 150 samples will take your production to the next level, making it possible to make tracks on the fly with sounds that will fit every genre, including recent ones such as Future bass, Trap, Lo-Fi hip hop, and many others!

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Sampler with Sequencer
Internal Sound Engine: PCM Sampler
Pads: x16 Step Buttons
Presets: x150 Presets, x50 Empty Slots
Polyphony: 8 Notes
Sequencer: 16-step, x16 Patterns (10 are factory preset), Pattern Chain Mode, x2 Step Jump Modes
Sampling: 8MB Sample Memory Size (130 seconds)
Effects: Reverb
Headphones: 1/8"
MIDI I/O: In
Other I/O: x1 1/8" (sync in/sample data transfer), x1 1/8" (sync out)
USB: x1 Micro-B
Software: Volca Sample Librarian

*Operates on 6 x AA batteries or Korg 9v power adapter (not included)

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By Tommy Tranq on 7/3/2023

Got the Korg Volca Sample 2 several months ago and wasn't immediately drawn to it. I loaded a bunch of custom one shot synth samples into it and it was cool but only recently have I discovered what I believe to be the full potential of this little & powerful machine. First off, any sample you like is perfect fodder for this machine. However while standard sequenced sample playback is an obvious use for this machine and with pattern chaining you can get loops of up to 16 bars, the real joy I have found for this comes from radically modifying samples using the start point, sample length, sample looping, and pitch & amp envelope functions and making one bar loops. By way of the pitch envelope literally every source can become a totally unique drum sound when used in conjunction with the speed (starting pitch) knob. I've only just started making lofi techno beats on this but I already see a never ending world of possibilities in this little machine. The machine converts all samples to mono and also down samples them. The down sampling is pretty cool for adding character and, with the non-resonant low pass filter knob option for each sample, harsh artifacts can completely be tamed. The internal reverb is very useful for creating tails to your samples and creating a stereo image. Each sample also has a panning function for placement in the stereo field. I have used this for creating width between many samples playing, creating a sort of heavy motion to the stereo field. Recently too, I double tracked guitar and hard ones each performance of the sample for a completely wide four-bar loop. The only drawback I have found is that the saving of pattern memories is not consistent. When powering off and on, often times levels or selected samples will not be as they were before. This renders the machine completely useless for live use but for writing in the studio this just reinforces committing within one recording session. Sample transfer from the computer with the Volca editor is definitely a little slow and the slow update of the progress bar does make it seem sometimes that transfer has stalled but I think this is not the case. I completely intend on keeping this unit forever barring the release of future Volca Samples that will make me surely want to upgrade. Truly a unique and very creative sample player/sequencer and a very unique machine for making lofi beats on for any electronic genre. I hope to explore every genre with this.