One look at the Volca Sample, and you already know it's setup to handle step sequencing like a champ, but that's far from the extent of this clever little sample player's programable nature. While programming each parameter step-by-step may tickle some people's fancy (and you can totally do that with the Volca Sample too), its motion sequence real-time parameter recording makes automating 11 aspects of your samples in real time a breeze. The results are old-school synth sounds you can program on the fly to give your live performances the edge they need.
AudioPocket iOS app lets you capture samples
Korg bills the Volca Sample as a sample sequencer, but if you have an iOS device handy, then you can easily turn it into a full fledged sampler via the AudioPocket iOS app. With AudioPocket, you can load samples from your computer via iTunes or record new samples directly to your iOS device, where you can prep them and upload them to your Volca Sample (check out the video on this page). Of course, with 100 quality samples onboard, the Volca Sample come preloaded and ready to rock, right out of the box.
Power options provide portable creativity
Like the rest of the Volca series, Korg's Volca Sample is designed to run for hours off six AA batteries. That makes it ideal for laying down grooves at the coffee shop or throwing down for impromptu tabletop sessions. There's even a mini speaker onboard, so you can ditch the headphones and share the fun.
On that note, the included sync cable makes sharing the fun across modules easy by keeping everything locked to the same beat. Know you're in for a longer session and don't want to chew through batteries? No worries — with Volca Power Supply included and you're good to go as long as you like.
Features:
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An intuitive and powerful compact sample sequencer module
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Loaded with easy-to-access controls that make tweaking samples fun
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Flexible step sequencer lets you create patterns and chain them into songs
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Motion sequencer records and plays back automation for up to 11 parameters
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Add classic shuffle with the Swing function to create more interesting grooves
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Sculpt samples with the Analog Isolator and the onboard reverb effect
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Record, manage, and download samples from dedicated AudioPocket iOS app
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Sync I/O and MIDI in offer easy compatibility with other Korg gear and DAWs
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Compact size and built-in speaker add extreme portability
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Truly portable design includes battery power (6 x AA) and a built-in speaker
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Also runs on an includedd 9V Volca Power Supply