I have a lot of fun with mine but I get the frustration at the start. Eventually I realized my prob was the usb cord I was using to connect. After that I didn’t get the driver message anymore. I’m sure it’s not for everyone but I now make my own samples to load in and particularly love making percussive samples on my Werkstatt to load. I’ve never had any issues popping it in a bag (I use a small toiletry/travel bag) that it fits in perfectly with all the connections. This sucker has kept my sanity while in the passenger seat during a few road trips. I plug into the car aux and have some fun through the car stereo. I also like syncing out from it because of the precise tempo display (I use an SQ-1 a lot so that makes a big difference).
Im glad it works for you. Thats actually why I bought it so I could do exactly what you are saying. Its fun as he77 if thats not an issue. Thanks fir your comment and im sorry I didn’t see any of these.
I installed the USB drivers from korg's website but my main problem ended up being the USB cord as well. The cord works with other stuff just not the Sample2
You're not wrong. I have one too. Ignore the USB. The sync in is the way to load samples. But, it requires some dedication and a plan. I used it in my last vid but I am building a 100 sample pack for a much more immersive experience. This instrument is not for the faint hearted. It requires work to get good stuff out of it.
Thanks for the comment and im glad it works for you. I only would disagree with the faint hearted comment as i am def faint hearted when things bug me but the actual synth and sequencer itself was just plain fun as he77 to use. I didn’t talk though a lot of that because i was having so much fun tweeking the little bastard. Thanks for watching im sorry I didn’t see all these.
Im a noob on a budget, was planning on combining V1 for 80s drums with the volca Drum for sound design and eventually maybe making some samples. Thanks for the video!
Ok, after finally watching the full video: I think your expectations are a little off. Yes, it's tedious to use, however, doesn't loading samples via your mobile still function well on this USB version? Korg even states on their website the software isn't ready yet, at least it did last time I checked. Did you try to figure if transferring data via standard SysEx works? And the main selling point of this thing is its low sample resolution, which is outstanding on the market right now. I owned a Analog Rytm MK2 until recently, and eventually gave up on it as it sounded too sterile for my needs. It just won't work for darker metal guitar ambitions, the timing alone is too tight. Then, after getting rid of the Rytm, I dug out my old Volca Sample, where I happened to have some jungle style patterns prepared for fooling around. Instantly worked amazingly well with guitar, doesn't even sound off when chugging over the jungle beat, just works. Timing and resolution kind of create a feel like a human was playing the beat, unlike those fancy Elektron devices. And did you really get no use out of the stock samples? They are pretty amazing, in my opinion, the only interest I have in the USB port is for backing up my patterns in case this plastic toy breaks. Anyways, I think you'd discover a whole new world when just trying to make the stock samples work and viewing the USB port as a welcomed but secondary bonus. Keep in mind they squeeze as much as they can out of tiny chips in these Volcas, it's kinda admirable, even tho I really wish they were much sturdier and not made in the next low wage country. Oh well. Thanks for the insights, I'm confident I will be happy with the USB version now. :) Oh, for the record: I only watched this video because I have adblock running, without it I would close instantly at the first ad.
Yeah for sure miss the little bastard. Agree my expectations were too high. I see you are a prolific typer,.. you get an extra 25000 points on my channel for that!
I had to try like 5 different micro USB data cables, but once I found one that worked, it worked flawlessly. Still a massive pain in the arse though, they should have used USB-C, there's really no excuse
@@noxfubar I ended up selling mine. Every time I swapped around some samples all the patterns would be wiped and I'd have to do a factory reset, or something similar. I looked it up online and it was a problem that other people were having too. Piece of garbage, I can't believe Korg didn't at least update firmware to address some of the issues
@@rorz999sorry to hear. Looks like you couldn’t stick to stock samples. There isn’t much in that price range with a sampler. You would have to go up a price tier to something like an sp404 mkii or a Polyend tracker mini. Maybe a used Korg electribe. You can get a Roland T8 for that price but it’s not a sampler.
As far as understood Korg removed song mode that was in previous version (where you could save up to 6 songs) but added quantity of patterns that you can save (16 instead of 10 in Ver1)? So now you can save nothing but 16 patterns instead of 6 songs in previous version?
I really enjoyed how casual your tone was the whole time 😅 it was just "this thing sucks but I'm not mad about it" ...I think it won the battle in the end and volcas usually do 🤔
Thanks for the warning. Can you load samples directly from an audio device? It boggles my mind how T.E. can make the PO 33 sample with a mic and Korg can't/won't; and, both companies don't at least provide a memory card slot to simplify storing and loading samples.
@@tzodearf2596 no no never would. I just didn’t realize youtube suppresses comments on MY OWN videos and inundates me with everything else, so all comments here are delegated to the yt studio app which i never check. Im sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Again i thank you for your support.
Yeah the. Nubase is perfect acid machine,i must only Lurn to litle bit small turns at the knobs!!!I had hooked him on the korg minilog!!!wowe it s do amazing things 🤪🤩🤩
@@chrisvdsvuurwerkjunky1971 i think i saw molten modular demo that i believe. After the Sample 2 i was to afraid to get sucked in an buy another piece of gear. The keys and the FM line seem to rattle peoples buzz cord. :p
I'm surprised to see so many people have issues. Maybe it's a Windows thing? I've had no problem connecting it to a Mac to transfer samples and get up and running smoothly.
Hey Pete! I have the same problem with my make book pro (not las generation, but the one before that one) I’ll try with other cables but… 😢 well you know… plug and play doesn’t work that simple the first time.
I got one right after Christmas and I'm sending it back. I couldn't get the damned thing to work I couldn't get the software to onto my computer I couldn't get the firmware updates to work. I in the meantime purchased a Bastl microgranny (sampler) I love it, and it worked out of the box and you can record your own samples from the unit it's self. It will also work better for the music I make so not a loss to me, just an errand I'll have to run this weekend.
Beside the loading samples issue, it was a lot of fun to play with. I have a digitakt and im probably going to sell it. Im just ruined by control voltage i guess.
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And people wonder why I don't have a single korg product
No idea what this video is about. Right now I'm using the older version with the stock samples and am pretty happy with what I'm getting. It's a rompler drum machine with customisation options anyway, not a sampler.
The cables do come in different versions, charge only and data. You can tell just by looking at the ends. Charge only has two outer pins populated. Data has all the pins filled. Maybe under device manager try and stop automatic driver installation? Pointless information now anyway.
I had the same issue with my Modal Electronics Skulpt. I misplaced the factory cable and went through numerous cables ( all charge.) I finally got a charge/data cable off amazon and all is good.
Yes thank you. It’s definitely not pointless info as that seems to help people if they change usb cords. I think I mentioned that but I couldn’t really get to work consistently. It was really fun just on the sequencer side tho. Thanks for the comment.
hey chucko,hahaha,its not my cup of thee,or i do somthing wrong.i have exactly the same thing,if u seek a fordable drummachine,arturia drumbruut,impact,cost 250,-seqencer is very good and can make 48seqences,its only a drum machine,whit fat base drums ,if u have one good synt,and only this drumbruut,its bad ass,i am fresh in this hobby but i had a lot of fun whit the machine
I like Ben and Gears video about Behringer. Buy it used from someone not from Behringer is prolly a safe policy. Id like to get their 303 clone, used. ua-cam.com/video/p5RSIWbZ6Vc/v-deo.html
Hoooo boy, did you ever make a fucky wucky getting rid of this thing. I sequence it through a Digitone, and this thing can do some awesome shit with some FX and those extra steps.
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I have a lot of fun with mine but I get the frustration at the start. Eventually I realized my prob was the usb cord I was using to connect. After that I didn’t get the driver message anymore. I’m sure it’s not for everyone but I now make my own samples to load in and particularly love making percussive samples on my Werkstatt to load. I’ve never had any issues popping it in a bag (I use a small toiletry/travel bag) that it fits in perfectly with all the connections. This sucker has kept my sanity while in the passenger seat during a few road trips. I plug into the car aux and have some fun through the car stereo. I also like syncing out from it because of the precise tempo display (I use an SQ-1 a lot so that makes a big difference).
Im glad it works for you. Thats actually why I bought it so I could do exactly what you are saying. Its fun as he77 if thats not an issue. Thanks fir your comment and im sorry I didn’t see any of these.
I installed the USB drivers from korg's website but my main problem ended up being the USB cord as well. The cord works with other stuff just not the Sample2
Koala is great , have you tried it
I think I heard of it but I have not I’ll check it out thanks.
The fact Arturia Midi Control Center is deemed one of the better Sofware Utiklities for synths shows how low the bar is.
Utik ++
The driver issue, among other issues is related to crappy cables. Been using 4 different Sample V2's and 3 Sample V1's
Literally no issues.
I should buy a used one and do a re-visit.
You're not wrong. I have one too. Ignore the USB. The sync in is the way to load samples. But, it requires some dedication and a plan. I used it in my last vid but I am building a 100 sample pack for a much more immersive experience. This instrument is not for the faint hearted. It requires work to get good stuff out of it.
Thanks for the comment and im glad it works for you. I only would disagree with the faint hearted comment as i am def faint hearted when things bug me but the actual synth and sequencer itself was just plain fun as he77 to use. I didn’t talk though a lot of that because i was having so much fun tweeking the little bastard. Thanks for watching im sorry I didn’t see all these.
I have the original and have zero problems loading samples using an app. I was going to upgrade to version 2 but maybe not?
Always good to pause and think b4 opening wallet. If you like V1 I don’t think there is a point really.
I also have the original, no problems here either...
I see a pattern here with Korg and their remakes...
Best of luck🤞
Same here...also got V1 and V2...both no issues.This is a crap cable situation,same as can happen with the V1, but different cable.
Im a noob on a budget, was planning on combining V1 for 80s drums with the volca Drum for sound design and eventually maybe making some samples. Thanks for the video!
I’m glad it helped. It’s definitely fun, and perfect if your budget is tight.
Ok, after finally watching the full video: I think your expectations are a little off. Yes, it's tedious to use, however, doesn't loading samples via your mobile still function well on this USB version? Korg even states on their website the software isn't ready yet, at least it did last time I checked. Did you try to figure if transferring data via standard SysEx works? And the main selling point of this thing is its low sample resolution, which is outstanding on the market right now. I owned a Analog Rytm MK2 until recently, and eventually gave up on it as it sounded too sterile for my needs. It just won't work for darker metal guitar ambitions, the timing alone is too tight. Then, after getting rid of the Rytm, I dug out my old Volca Sample, where I happened to have some jungle style patterns prepared for fooling around. Instantly worked amazingly well with guitar, doesn't even sound off when chugging over the jungle beat, just works. Timing and resolution kind of create a feel like a human was playing the beat, unlike those fancy Elektron devices. And did you really get no use out of the stock samples? They are pretty amazing, in my opinion, the only interest I have in the USB port is for backing up my patterns in case this plastic toy breaks. Anyways, I think you'd discover a whole new world when just trying to make the stock samples work and viewing the USB port as a welcomed but secondary bonus. Keep in mind they squeeze as much as they can out of tiny chips in these Volcas, it's kinda admirable, even tho I really wish they were much sturdier and not made in the next low wage country. Oh well. Thanks for the insights, I'm confident I will be happy with the USB version now. :) Oh, for the record: I only watched this video because I have adblock running, without it I would close instantly at the first ad.
Yeah for sure miss the little bastard. Agree my expectations were too high. I see you are a prolific typer,.. you get an extra 25000 points on my channel for that!
Same problem with the Roland SPD-SX. Takes 5 tries to get the software to pick it up
Yeah i hear a lot of ppl trashing the SPD. Thanks for watching.
Can you press record, make a beat then move to the next sequence?
Yes I believe so. I don’t think i used that function but they have a live record feature.
I had to try like 5 different micro USB data cables, but once I found one that worked, it worked flawlessly. Still a massive pain in the arse though, they should have used USB-C, there's really no excuse
I’m really glad that you found something that worked. Hopefully you get all the samples you want on it and never have to change then.
@@noxfubar I ended up selling mine. Every time I swapped around some samples all the patterns would be wiped and I'd have to do a factory reset, or something similar. I looked it up online and it was a problem that other people were having too. Piece of garbage, I can't believe Korg didn't at least update firmware to address some of the issues
@@rorz999sorry to hear. Looks like you couldn’t stick to stock samples. There isn’t much in that price range with a sampler. You would have to go up a price tier to something like an sp404 mkii or a Polyend tracker mini. Maybe a used Korg electribe. You can get a Roland T8 for that price but it’s not a sampler.
As far as understood Korg removed song mode that was in previous version (where you could save up to 6 songs) but added quantity of patterns that you can save (16 instead of 10 in Ver1)? So now you can save nothing but 16 patterns instead of 6 songs in previous version?
IDK, I kinda wish I still had it TBH.
i can not use the usb,???the divice find not his driver in windows??its a pain in the ass
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I really enjoyed how casual your tone was the whole time 😅 it was just "this thing sucks but I'm not mad about it" ...I think it won the battle in the end and volcas usually do 🤔
Ty. You are right they are adorable little things
Thanks for the warning. Can you load samples directly from an audio device? It boggles my mind how T.E. can make the PO 33 sample with a mic and Korg can't/won't; and, both companies don't at least provide a memory card slot to simplify storing and loading samples.
I hear ya. Thanks fir watching sorry im a half a year late lol.
@@noxfubar that's ok. I'm used to being forgotten and ignored : )
@@tzodearf2596 no no never would. I just didn’t realize youtube suppresses comments on MY OWN videos and inundates me with everything else, so all comments here are delegated to the yt studio app which i never check. Im sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Again i thank you for your support.
you didn't even use the step rec and motion seq or loop functionalities.. How can you state you "had fun" :P
I did tho. Sad I didn’t use them.
16 steps sequencer? 16 patterns only? I sold all of them and only NuBass is in my collection now.
Thanks for watching ;)
Yeah the. Nubase is perfect acid machine,i must only Lurn to litle bit small turns at the knobs!!!I had hooked him on the korg minilog!!!wowe it s do amazing things 🤪🤩🤩
@@chrisvdsvuurwerkjunky1971 i think i saw molten modular demo that i believe. After the Sample 2 i was to afraid to get sucked in an buy another piece of gear. The keys and the FM line seem to rattle peoples buzz cord. :p
Nubass is the worst volca
@@marcosrotllan no way. The Nubass is ridiculously underrated. The Mix is the worst Volca
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Gracias
I'm surprised to see so many people have issues. Maybe it's a Windows thing? I've had no problem connecting it to a Mac to transfer samples and get up and running smoothly.
Thanks for the input. Hopefully it will help someone. My MacBook days are stuck in 2007. ;p
Hey Pete! I have the same problem with my make book pro (not las generation, but the one before that one) I’ll try with other cables but… 😢 well you know… plug and play doesn’t work that simple the first time.
Sadly it didn’t work with my 2020 Mac Mini. 😢 so not only a windows problem.
I got one right after Christmas and I'm sending it back. I couldn't get the damned thing to work I couldn't get the software to onto my computer I couldn't get the firmware updates to work. I in the meantime purchased a Bastl microgranny (sampler) I love it, and it worked out of the box and you can record your own samples from the unit it's self. It will also work better for the music I make so not a loss to me, just an errand I'll have to run this weekend.
Yeah it’s frustrating. Fun if you just run stock bit thats it.
I have an Octatrack as well. And an MPC. And a Yamaha SU700. And I own a Volca Sample. I'll never return it. Heavily underrated.
Beside the loading samples issue, it was a lot of fun to play with. I have a digitakt and im probably going to sell it. Im just ruined by control voltage i guess.
And people wonder why I don't have a single korg product
Why not? I love Korg, just didn’t feel this unit unless only running stock.
No idea what this video is about. Right now I'm using the older version with the stock samples and am pretty happy with what I'm getting. It's a rompler drum machine with customisation options anyway, not a sampler.
It’s about a weird guy with an internet connection
@@noxfubar lol perfect answer
ah, so that's why they called it the Volca Rompler. Oh wait
This is the same with Korg Wavestate and many other Korg synths
Some of their products are better that others i guess. Ive never had another synth from them.
The cables do come in different versions, charge only and data. You can tell just by looking at the ends. Charge only has two outer pins populated. Data has all the pins filled.
Maybe under device manager try and stop automatic driver installation? Pointless information now anyway.
I had the same issue with my Modal Electronics Skulpt. I misplaced the factory cable and went through numerous cables ( all charge.) I finally got a charge/data cable off amazon and all is good.
Yes thank you. It’s definitely not pointless info as that seems to help people if they change usb cords. I think I mentioned that but I couldn’t really get to work consistently. It was really fun just on the sequencer side tho. Thanks for the comment.
Glad to hear!!!
hey chucko,hahaha,its not my cup of thee,or i do somthing wrong.i have exactly the same thing,if u seek a fordable drummachine,arturia drumbruut,impact,cost 250,-seqencer is very good and can make 48seqences,its only a drum machine,whit fat base drums ,if u have one good synt,and only this drumbruut,its bad ass,i am fresh in this hobby but i had a lot of fun whit the machine
Ill have to look into that. I have a digitakt but i think im going to sell it. I just cant sync my head with it. Thanks for commenting.
librarian doesnt work i cant load my sounds its utter crap!!
Yeah I found it annoying. I have a feeling the sample is not the most popular volca line.
exactly the same problems,only at myn nothing
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the first was even worst did not work at all but updating works just straight crock wish it was good and had an sd card
The driver situation with Korg is a complete joke in this day and age
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All these Volcas are just toys! I returned mine and got some Behringer gear instead. Much better for jamming with...
Behringer, really? That is something. Sorry but i find behringer weeeery crapy.
@@EndijsL No joke this comment was cringe. Behriner has always been crap quality.
I like Ben and Gears video about Behringer. Buy it used from someone not from Behringer is prolly a safe policy. Id like to get their 303 clone, used. ua-cam.com/video/p5RSIWbZ6Vc/v-deo.html
Really ? I thought you would at least say Mpc or Roland
I consider a sample "real music from a record" .... not drum kits on a machine ?!! (this is the whole problem - mis-Labeling terms)
Like it or not, a sample is simply a recorded sound. Be it a drum, loop ripped from a track, gunshot, broken glass, violin, etc...
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Hoooo boy, did you ever make a fucky wucky getting rid of this thing. I sequence it through a Digitone, and this thing can do some awesome shit with some FX and those extra steps.
Lol, I’m glad you enjoy it. Thanks.
I dont think I want to spend 17 minutes to figure out why you returned it.
Lol but you took the time to comment. Thanks
@@noxfubar constructive criticism. :)
@@noxfubarJust take the advice.
TY so much. Do come again.
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