Top 3 reasons Why I love the: Korg Volca Keys | Sound Demo / Mini Review
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Hey guys! My daughter wanted to hang out in the music room while I was filming this video, but she was behaving well, so I just let her stay. lol
In this video I go over MY top 3 reasons why I love the Korg Volca Keys. :) This tiny, 3 voice polyphonic synth is what started it all for me.l It's what got me to fall in love with the world of synthesis and music production in the first place. It is a budget friendly, entry level synth that is capable of producing some really great sounds, but more importantly... it's just a whole lot of fun to play with.
Anyways, I really hope you enjoy this video and stay tuned in for more videos like this one in the near future. As always, thanks for watching, littleBIGsynths. :)
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You're the first channel I've found that shows what this can do to make actual music and not just random noises. I know synthesizers make random noises...I wanna find the best to play music with. So thank you
Thank you! 😊 I really appreciate your feedback.
Yeah, that is what I love about synthesizers, they can go from crazy far out alien sounds to beautiful melodic sounds and back again. Lol They are incredibly versatile and can offer a wealth of sounds that can't always be achieved by traditional instruments. 😎
Glad you enjoyed the video. 👊🙂
@@littleBIGsynths There's some very nice ideas happening here though. Do you have a space for your music anywhere?
Music is in your mind. It isn't real. If random noises are not music, then it is a limitation in your mind that makes it so, not the noises or the arrangement of them. Also, there are plenty of channels that show how this can be used, you are not looking hard enough.
I was going to write exactly the same thing!
I'm new to synths and I'm watching demos to choose my first synth, after watching a lot of videos with useless noise I happily found this channel
BTsMusicChannel true lmao
Only video I have seen of a Volca where someone actually plays the thing. Excellent.
Came for the synth, stayed for the music. Really beautiful tunes!
Would you guys like to see more videos like this? Let me know! Feedback is always welcome. Thanks again. :)
Yes !! Got the voca keys a few weeks ago, your videos conviced me :) The only problem is the lack of step recording on the sequencer like the volca bass. but you can use the active step and still make programmed melodies... I'm glad
+SnackbarDreamer // Paul Sweet! Congrats! :) The Volca Keys is a great little synth. Step recording would be a nice feature! Like you said though, the active step function is a decent work around for this. Have you synced it up with some other volcas yet? Lots of fun :D
littleBIGsynths Indeed, with bass and the beatbox of my Yamaha psr 220. I'm new in the hardware stuff, but you videos are excellent for beginners like me: they are creative, and show us how to keep it simple ;)
I’d love videos on sound design for the Volcas and SE-02. How to get percussive sounds, pads, brass sounds, leads etc.
A nice one... and yes, please more of this 👍🏻
Man, the jams you kick out in this video make me seriously consider getting one of these.
I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these vids. Sometimes when one puts out something like this, there aren't any comments, and one can feel under-appreciated. But you have helped 83,000 people! And five thousand of them have subscribed! That's a WOW!
Like you, I really like messing around with synths. I have 17, mostly little like my 5 Volca stack and two Monotrons. My fave is the Novation Ultranova, which is fantastic for a cheap price. They are all 2H and I went into debt to get them - I am on a pension, and here you can ask for a small advance. My neurological disorder prevents me from playing. Your video shows me how I can use them without great keyboard ability. Your tutorials will carry over into my public performances for fifty people and the music I release.
Thank you again so much.
The best volca demo I’ve ever seen! Especially for volca keys. Thank you for your inspiring demonstration!
Thank you very much! 😊 I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I was irritated to death by mine..and then I played it via MIDI from a full sized keyboard through a Zoom MS70...and WHHHOOOAAAA!!!! This this is amazing! How did I not realise it before?
+Andrew Brooks hahaha Yeah, some effects and a midi keyboard really bring unlock the vKeys hidden potential. Lol :D
Sweet to see videos like this a while after Keys has been released. Thank you.
+Tenis Dimants Thanks! :) Glad you enjoyed it.
The vKeys is a great little synth... I think it will remain prominent in the synth world for awhile ;)
Always coming back to this video for inspo! This was the video that made me want the keys and now i have 3 volcas lol
The Keys is my favorite Volca of four, basically for the same reasons you mentioned! It can be subtle and huge and everything in between, especially with some added effects. I also wanted to say your jam at 10:15 rocks!! :)
+Slenterende Beer Thanks! Yeah, I feel the same way. It is my favorite Volca as well.
Glad you enjoyed the little jams too. Thanks.
agree...it such a capable little machine and when accompanied with an fx machine and motion recorded it is a satisfying synth ( as you both mentioned)...one wish it had patten link option like the FM, another fave of mine. Thank you.
that's it, thanks for really showing what these are made for :D nice music!
I bought keys and sample, now let's find the arturia :D
Yes! Thank you for this in-depth tutorial in how to actually CREATE great sounding transportive music with only a few devices. People get it all in there head that there is always a massive music arsenal needed to create awesome music. Your display right here obliterates that notion. tnx man. Great stuff.
First time I've been convinced I'll need to get a Keys (eventually). Thanks for the run down!
Haha Thanks! :)
The volcas keys is a really wonderful little synth and it is pretty inexpensive as well. ... Even more so if you get one second hand! ;)
God job!!!
I´ve never seen this with Volca Keys...
Thank you, Sir! Hugs for little daughter
+Heitor Pita Thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed it. Haha and I will definitely give her lots of hugs ;) lol Thanks
I forgot how awesome this little guy was. I always see them used on the cheap too, I'll have to grab one again. Sounding great!!
Thank you very much! :) Yeah, it's a great little synth if you give it a chance. Lol
Yeah, they can be found second hand all over the place at great prices. Totally worth another shot. ;)
Great video! Love my lil Volca Keys. You also seem like you'd be a chill dude to hang with 👍
Thank you and thank you!! :D
Yeah, the Volca keys is an awesome little synth! Stick around for more videos real soon.
Very interesting review, and thank you for pointing out that Volca Keys is actually paraphonic, not really polyphonic in the accepted sense. Korg has done a wonderful job, loving it! 😍😍 Subscribing to you now.
Thank you! I have decided to buy my first Volca, either Sample, Keys or Bass. After this video I got one more step to Volca Keys!
Some of your previous videos with this synth inspired me to get one. I've been playing with it for a while now and I love it too. Great video man!
+Daniel Wikander Sweet! :) Its an awesoime synth.. especially for the price. Thanks for watching.
Nice landscape on your tattoo! People so many things but rarely a landscape and it has its feeling of a world in itself, or like a Time Machine showing how Pompei looked back in the day!
AMEN!!! First time "EVER" I got all my questions answered in one video ... Gracias bro!!!
my god. I was browsing back and forth looking into this synth, very late did I find this gem. So many awesome creative ideas hidden in this "opinion/mini review".
MY favorite lately has been the Volca Bass, I like the Bass's filter more than the Keys, but now you've inspired me to get back into my Keys.
The vBass has always been the least inspiring for me, BUT when I do get it into a jam... it's always soo awesome! 😁 The vKeys is really great. Totally worth getting back to it. 😉 Have fun and thank you for watching! 👍
@@littleBIGsynths Check out some of my recent vids done with just a Volca Bass. With layering you can do some cool stuff with it.
@@RCAvhstape The Nubass is a monster. Has 2 vacuum tubes. The FM (DX-7) is excellent too.
i really like your tunes, well done :D
+John Marshall Thank you! :)
Came for the reasons, benefitted from the tutorial - This is on my list next to go with a drum, bass and fm- learned so much that i can't wait to pick one up now.
Love these videos, love how friendly you are! And it's so sweet you have your daughter with you:). Keep it up, subscribed!
Thank you very much! 🙂 I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Yeah, my daughter really enjoys spending time with me in the music room. Shes is at curious age for sure... interested in everything I'm doing. 😁
I love this synth so much. When the Volcas debuted, I was the least interested in this one and the most interested in the Beats. Now in 2017, I use my Keys all the time. I love the poly ringmod mode for really whacked out distorted lead lines. Good video!
Awesome demo! And i really like your jamms. Subbed
Thank you! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for subbing! 👊
Nicely done! best demo of this unit I've seen so far!
Thank you! ☺ That means a lot! Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻
Damn I’m so frickin happy!! I just bought this and waiting for delivery. I wanted to make retro analog sounding music, kinda like French 79/Air. It’s JUST what I wanted ❤❤❤
It's great to see a tutorial like this_ clear and easy to follow. This will help lots of volca owners I'm sure.
+disarmsox Thank you very much. Im glad to hear that it was easy to follow... that's the goal. :)
Good man..!! Playing tunes rather than solely presenting the functionality is inspiring.
Thanks! 😊 Yeah, I feel like it's much more enjoyable for me to present them in ways I would actually use em. So, quick little jams always help put things into context. 👍 Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂
Unreal video man thank you. Also the beats are fire!
Thank you very much! 😊
Love my keys. I’ve had great fun messing with the ring modulator + cutoff + resonance and delay. Nice review, thanks.
+Harry Fuller Totally! :D Yeah, in those modes... you can get some really far out sounds. Love this little synth. Lol Thanks for watching! :)
Came for the hardware, stayed for the music. Nice!
Great video. Great music.
I love the Korg Volcas; and Arturia gear.
Wow! Amazing creations love that sound, I'm getting my gear.
Thank you very much! 🙂 Get that gear, man! 🙌
Love it! was just playing around with my Volca Sample and PO 33, wishing I had a keys to throw in the mix but inspirational stuff none the less!
Great video! I just picked one of these up along with the Volca FM and I've been having fun playing around with them, but I'm still learning how to use them. So it's cool to hear what they can do.
Thank you! 🙂
Congrats on picking up some Volcas. They are really awesome and so much fun. The vFM and vKeys are great; I love em both. Grab a Volca sample or Drum next... and you'll have even more fun! Lol 😉
@@littleBIGsynths Ha, I was actually debating between the Drum and the Beats!
Nice video!!! Did I miss a part where you actually demo the setting on the Volca keys? Have a good one😊
Beautiful, man! I'm getting serious Commodore 64 SID chip vibes from this jam.
I totally agree about sound. It’s got a nice raw, primitive sound. I want to explore more Boards of Canada type stuff on it. If you are a fan of their stuff (Music Has the Rights to Children, Geogaddi, etc), I would love to see a series on getting those sounds. Also, there are bazillions of BoC synth headz our there so you would pretty much be guaranteed tons of hits. :)
+murahachibu I haven't really tried listening to them yet. I hear about them all of the time in the synth community. I will look into it and see what I could do. Thanks for the reccomendation. :)
littleBIGsynths Cheers man. One of my favorite bands ever. Definitely check out the albums I mentioned. Lots of cool “easter eggs” in their albums as well, worth doing a bit of googling.
Great video man! You were going off. Loved how you showed what this thing can practically do. Learned a lot more in this video than reading through the product info online. Thanks for showing how it can sync with a pocket operator too. Loved those spacy tunes you were bumping around the 10-minute mark.
that piece at the end is incredible!!!🏅🏆
Thank you! 😁 Yeah, those end clips were from my Mini Jam Monday series. You should definitely check them out. 😉👍
Really cool video! I’m looking for something to get my 8 year old son into synths, he plays the violin and loves movie scores, and stranger things ofc😁 he plays a little with synths on the ipad. Would you have any recommendations? Would what you have here, volca keys with a controller like the key step be a good choice?
Really thankful if you have the time to reply, but totally understand if you don’t. Loved the demo👌🏻 cheers!
The Asian Ballad example (last cut) is very nice. Lot of good ideas there.
Thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed that clip. That was a fun jam. The Volca Keys can sound nice when given the chance. ;)
I agree with Luke and others.
We all know they make noises..we wanna hear how to make them sing!!
Wow...excellent video. The best I have seen.
Actually better than the KORG video imho.
Well just today I have ordered the Keys, Bass and Beats.
I was unaware about the sampler and didn't know you can put drum beats into it.
I need to gen up on how samplers work.
I can see with time I will get the whole nine yards but first off I need to learn how to use one at a time.
Please do more vids on just one Volca at a time so we can see how it's done.
Oh and by the way...
Thank you!!!
Pete
yo mang, my volca keys, which I just got, has such a dirty sound to it. I almost think it's broken, but I actually kind of love the loose, grimy analog sound it has. it's quickly becoming one of my favs for sure.
Great review. You do justice to this awesome piece of machinery
Thank you very much! 🙂
Please just make the phenomenal sequence at 03:33 into an actual song. It's been on my mind for ages and I keep coming back to this video just for it. It's absolutely brilliant.
Thanks! 😊 I'll see if I could make it into a full jam! Stay tuned! 😉👍
@@littleBIGsynths phenomenal!
Cool video littleBIGsynths, definitely would love to see more videos like this one, great work man! Gonna try pick up a volca keys over the weekend!
Thank you very much! :) I will be working on another one soon. Stay tuned. ;)
some cool little songs you have going...sounds great
Great jammin'
I agree all the Volca's Sound Great.... and that is enough to buy them.
Any surfin' around on YT will show how each musician makes a Volca sound like their own personal instrument and their own personal style.
Thank you! 🙂
Yeah, I totally agree! The Volcas are great when given the chance. Lol They may not have the sound and capabilities of the more premium synths, but they have a whole lot of character! 👍
this convinced me to get the keys!
thanks for the tutorials too
The sounds in the first half of the video are so similar to something French 79 would produce. I love it!
Enjoyed a lot. It reminds of this little box is not just a cheap toy.
+ICE JOO Thank you! :) I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, it is often overlooked because it is a cheap device... But it is totally capable of creating some nice, interesting sounds. ;)
Nice to see interesting ideas like your usage of the STEP TRIGGER mode. I never though about that! Great work!
Cheers!
+Philip+ Thank you! Yeah, it's a cool little trick... just one of the many cool things about this synth. ;)
Great video man, you really showed the Keys full potential, I LOVE IT!
Terrific video! I own the Sampe, the FM and the Keys and your video really helps me getting more out of those volcas!
Awesome! I am glad to hear! Thank you very much for watching. 🙂
Nice review the volcas will be lusted for when they go out of production.
+Pure Ambient Drone Thanks! :D Yeah, I'm sure they will be a hit commodity once they are no longer being produced... But I hope they stick around for a bit longer though. ;)
Awesome review man! Loved that you demoed it in actual jams
Thank you! 🙂 Yeah, I prefer to demo it this way to make things a bit more interesting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
I love it too - I describe it's sound as a little ragged, occasionally downright hairy, which for me is the real joy of analog. I've never regretted purchasing any of my Volcas!
Such a great demo of maxing out the capability. You have a great sense of melody too after checking your SC page.
Always inspiring to watch your videos. This was no exception 👍🏻
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. 🙂
I had no idea that Flux Mode existed! That opens so many possibilities. Thanks!
Hi Damian! I'm new in this world of music production, and I found your YT channel and I'm really enjoying your content and your way to explain things that at least for me are really hard at the moment. I'm wondering if you have a video where you explain your beginnings, if you can share what resources you recommend to start doing music with synths, what music theory may be needed, and courses you recommend. Thanks for your awesome work! :D
Sounds great! You just helped me decide which Korg to buy. Thanks.
Awesome! Glad to help. 🙂 Thanks for watching! 👍
Damn I never thought I’d want to buy one of these but this was dope
Thank you very much! 😀 Its a great synth with lots of personality. Totally worth a try. 😉👍
Very good demo of this micro-synth, which is one of my favs too! :-)
+meneerjansen00 Thank you very much! :) Glad you love your volca keys too... it deserves lots of love. Haha
I bought the Volca Drum, Bass & Keys when they first came out - the Keys is the only one I still own...
Niceee! 🙂 Well, at least you held on to one!
Yeah, the vKeys and vBeats were my first 2 volcas; then added the vBass and Sample. Sold the vBeats and never looked back. Lol Now o also have 2 vModulars, a vFM, and a vMix! Love them all! 😁
This has been an informative morning. Thank you for making these great videos.
Haha awesome! Thanks for watching. 👍
Nice Video 👍 And cool volca Setup. Thanks for the impressive Sound Demo
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂👍🏻
Dammit dude I don't know if I should be mad or glad but you have just convinced me to buy ANOTHER synth
I've never clearly understood the Flux Mode. Now I do. Thank you!
Great! I don't use the flux feature too often, but it's definitely a neat feature to have. Thanks for watching. 🙂👍
Got me hooked Dameadame... Keep doing what ya do broyo
+knives 1986 Thanks, man! I really appreciate it. :)
I’m planning to get my next volca but couldn’t really decide which one to get, either fm or keys. Which one is better for you? After these amazing demos, leaning towards keys but idk. Great vid man! You have my sub!
+Miguel Huerto which volcas do you already own? You really can't go wrong with either the fm or keys... But I would definitely say keys is my favorite of em all ;) I find myself using the keys more often than my FM. You can probably find a cheap vKeys used... And then work on getting the FM after? Just a suggestion though. Lol
Anyways, thanks for watching my videos. Glad you enjoy them. Stick around for more videos soon. :)
Wow! I feel like a total fumble fingers with my Volca Keys, but this gives me real hope and a new understanding about this magic little box! Thank you.
It's my next piece of gear. Great demo.
Unreal demo man. Picking one up tommorrow!
Fantastic video. Thanks for the demo!
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Thank you for your video. I playing with synthesizers since about one and a half year. And since, I felt in love with volcas. Actual I have 4, keys will arrive next week. Want to play with drum and nubass first.
Man, I reallly liked this sounds.
This is awesome! Thank you to korg and roland for helping us new age producers get that true analog sound!!, on monday im going to puck up a bunch opucke newest synths from their mini range.
Awesome explanation and examples
Thank you! 🙂
i agree , my fav volca. I use the Keys in poly mode with other synths using a Kenton midi through box. I pass it through a mixture of FX pedals and - as you said - it does cut through the mix in a raelly pleasing way. The Osc's are really good for a £100 synth. =) nice vid (=
Awesome! Yeah, the Volca keys is a wonderful little synth indeed.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
You inspired me to get mine out again. Thanks!
Awesome!!! 😃👍 Do it!
Great demo! Now with the new Volca Mix, you have an overall reason to go all Volca for a start-up studio... and a Keystep.
+Valdis Krebs Thank you! :) Yeah, that volca mix looks pretty cool... just bummed about the price a bit... and you most likely will need 2 if them since there are more than 3 Volcas. Overall though, I think it's a pretty cool device from what I seen.
littleBIGsynths yeah, for the price it would be great if it had a USB audio interface for Mac/Win/iOS or better yet, the ability to record directly to a memory card or a USB drive for DAW-less operation.
Check out the crowdfunded Vixen 6 channel mixer bought out for the Volca range ......I put my name down for one of them ..!
Nice job. I finally get an idea of what it sounds like.
Great video and sound. It's frustrating that Korg doesn't mark Volca knobs so that we can clearly see where settings are at, especially in low light. This is the reason why I loaded new knobs (covers) onto all 6 of my Volcas.
Fair play sometimes mine sounds amazing normally after about 5 mins I get a volca drum a behringer 303clone on the go 😁
Keep rocking bro.
nice demo, harmony, melody and rythm!!
+Javi Valdi Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. :D
loved the demos at the end. great unit!
Thank you! ✌😃 Glad you enjoyed them!
Love all the compositions that you have made. Such 80s vibe. Ever since I've got my volca sampler I though of getting a volca keys or fm for doing some melodies. And now with the modular, thats another choice. But I have no idea of syntesis. What would you recomend for a begginer??? Keys, FM or Modular????
Thanks!!!!
I've had my keys for a month havent cracked it... I been waiting for this video fam thank you. def sub please do more volca keys and pocket operator junts.
Best use of VK I've seen so far!
Love it, its on my top list now.i love 💘 jamming with korg volcas....
Keep on jamming positive vibes❤💚🤩❤💛💙🧡
Thank you! 😁 Glad you enjoyed the video. Happy jamming! 🙌
Excellent jam with the Volca(s)! I agree that the Volca Keys is a little gem.
+John Irby Thank you! :) Glad you enjoyed the video. The Volca Keys is awesome.
What a great vid, defo keep coming with videos like this one, will check ur channel out for sure, I have the keys, sample and beats. Would love to see something similar on the Sample.
+Sir M Thank you very much! :) I hope you find the right of my channel interesting as well.
The vSample is great! I will definitely consider making a video like this one for it... hopefully soon. ;) Thanks.
Great job dude, you are a true musician on these things and I think that comes across strongly and what folks appreciate the most, hearing music instead of beep bloop, I almost passed on your vid, glad I didn't, cheers man, excellent work and tutorial.
You aced the Keys mate. Keys a proper midi keyboard transforms it. Super vid dude. Small synths the way to go. Love the unison detune on this for some real Numanesque PolyMoog leads like on Are Friends Electric? Boutiques are good too.