Just found this by accident, it’s videos like this that inspire my own dawless journey Such good sounds I’m deffo getting volcas to compliment my Roland airas Glad I found your channel
I just have one Volca, have it on a little shelf attached to the stand I have my mixer on. It's just the Volca Drum, which I liked at first. But when it comes to wanting a new kit, I often find it just takes to long to make new patches, and six patches usually aren't enough. It takes so long that I often burn out making the kit, sucking enough creativity away to continue. So went back to using a drum kits in my MODX+. However, it's not really a big loss, because I learned a lot about how to synthesize various drums. Also I managed to get the Volca to play a few bars in a Bach two part Invention. Something I never expected a drum machine to do. Honestly, I remember paying 2-3 times more for science text books when in college, so $150 isn't bad for what I learned from it. I also have a Pro 3, and when applying the patch ideas for a drum to that, I can get better results. But of course, it can't do a whole kit.
@@bakerbakerbaker305 true that mate, but u need chargers that are not included in the box, and audio cables, midi cables or sync and all this connectivity usually ends up humming or else ..not sure what's the best approach, cheers!
Thank you for making this. Just got my hands on 5 different volca's and I've been trying to figure out how best to approach it. This was super helpful. TYVM
Other people: Huge rack of modules FlipSpark: ALL THE VOLCAS Ive gotten the impression that a lot of people look down on volcas and its nice to see that they do get some love and some people do know how to use them to make good sounding music, showing how versatile and effective they can be in right hands. Not only that but they are pretty perfect for someone who is new to synths due to their low prices. One does need few to jam on them but on other hand one needs several synths to jam anyways. They do lack some stuff, midi in and so forth which might be a dealbreaker to some but eh, personally ive never even learned how to use the midi stuff lol
Oh good lord! You have set my GAS on fire like never before. What an inspiring setup. Looks like something with a very streamlined workflow for the kind of music you are into. I'm a big fan of the Volca Sample, got the Nu bassline but never really dived into it. Anyway - a big cheers from Europe and looking forward to your cards.
Thanks man! Yeah its my little dream groove station I've been working on for a while and getting that workflow right has been a challenge, but recently I made a breakthrough with that kaoss pad and mixer flow, so time to share it!
Thanks for this. Similar to what I have: 6 Volca modules, Kaoss pad, SQ-64 and a Keystep. I tend to play with my other synths more as the Volca setup has "more moving parts" than I want to deal with. They go into a pedalboard bag for travel. Thanks for inspiring me to use them more often.
That’s actually really cool. Interesting setup. I’ve owned a lot of those at one point or another. But I sold a lot. Now I just mess around with sp404mk2, kaossilator, some filters, and a key step. But I’m impressed with what you got going on there. Super cool
Sounds good man. I, too have a volca obsession lol. Just got my fm2 today, which leaves me having all of them except the kick and the first sample. I love them. Also love moog, but those are a tad expensive, as you probably know already. Hope you have a fire extinguisher nearby though lol. Cheers mate!
Quite possibly thee best volca setup ever...well done! Especially the tip about independently powering each volca separately to eliminate noise👍 Curious tho how you intend to integrate that Millennium Falcon and Imperial fighter tho🤔
If you want to replace that second sampler with an M1 you should get a Nintendo 3dsXL WITH THE KORG M01D software loaded! Wouldnt be the same box shape but it WOULD fit in the space more or less with a little adjustment! I did see a video earlier where they figured out how to run a signal from a hard panned m01d 3dsxl to the volcas to drive the tempo with the volca sync.... just a workaround with its own fun minutiae. Or alternately you could use the korg software they developed for the Nintendo switch if you happen to have one of those lying around...
Hi , nice video. I have a question . I have 6 volcas connected to 2 volca mix . Is there a way to connect the 2 mix together so the 6 volcas would be in synch . Thank you and have a nice day .
Awesome video. Your genuine enthusiasm and love for making music that mkes you smile is evident. This is what I tell people all the time. Stop worrying about the opinions of others (aka Volca's suck they're just toys) or "you don't have a digitakt or some other super popular or expensive item?" It doesn't matter. Here's a guy who has saved up, thought out, and enjoys using his setup and makes fun stuff with it. If more people did that vs complaining that New Device X isn't a sampler, or New Device Y doesn't have feature A B C, and just enjoyed what they had - and maybe had GAS for something that would actually help THEM vs their likes/subscribes, we'd have more music. Good stuff!
Cheers man. 100% Some of the best tracks in history have been made on shocking setups. Expensive gear does not equal a hit song. For me, this volca is all about making me a fun little groove station that is inviting to spend time on!
Sweetwater sells a 2x2 Sequenz Volca rack. It's 110 bucks USD. I was seriously thinking about getting one. Just to make my music area a little less messy lol.
I understand that standalone sequencers have more charm but I have decided to use Maschine Mk3 as a sequencer for all the hardware and I have also added a Maschine JAM for more control. What do you think?
Yeah nice! I have a maschine Jam too (I clearly have way more gear than I should lol). Yeah no doubt using machine would allow for a more dynamic jam, it just comes at the cost of having to use a computer and it being a bit slower and fiddly. For me, I was blocked doing something similar because I didn't have a stable way to split the midi out from the computer to all my synths. Need a powered MIDI splitter
Hello friend :) I have a little problem, when I totally plug my jack ( volca mix or volca bass etc ) in my macky mix table I can hardly hear. If I plug it half way it works. I use TRS 3.5 mm jack adapters, do you think that's where it comes from? Which cable do you use to connect your korg to your macky? Sorry for my English :/
Quick question.... I have a keystep 37, keys, drum, bass, sample, fm and mix... What is the best way of syncing these please, as no matter what I do I seem to have issues. Should it be: Keystep -> 4 way midi split -> each volca... and then how should the keystep be physically set on the back clock toggle switches (internal / midi / usb / sync in?) Is the mixer ever gonna play nice here, as it always wants to be the master doesn't it? As it only has sync out via cable. Thanks!
Yeah ignore the Mix sync out, just use it for audio. From memory, the switches at the back of the keystep 37 are referring to MIDI RECEIVE, rather than send. Set it to INTERNAL, so the keystep is the master. Then have the midi out going to the splitter and then to each volca. You will need to make sure each volca is set to RECEIVE MIDI clock and has a dedicated MIDI channel, which you change in the volca settings menu (Usually hold function when powering up - Check the online manuals). And then when you push play on the keystep, it should work? You can then change midi channels on the keystep to control each volca, and record the melody directly into the volca's internal sequencer with your finger or using the keystep. Let me know if that works, else I might do another vid!
I went with: Keys, bass, FM, sample, each one has their own KP3. Works pretty well, and if I need to, I can connect the kp3s to each other and harmonize with myself. I was inspired by your set up and Beardman’s old beatbox set up
I have the same rack. I had to unscrew it a bit to get my MIDI cables in between the rows. Great idea to put the rack on a keyboard stand, also a good idea to use MIDI clock instead of sync for a cleaner look and more stable clock.
Love the setup and the sound of it! Do you have any clipping issues on the Kp3? I have one and use it for the same purpose as you do but I have to turn the input volume way down to avoid clipping. Could it be a problem of my unit or do you have the same problem? Thanks a lot
Awesome man big fan you have my subscription also. Are using the Beatstep pro's melodic sequencers to control drum machines? I've got the v sample and v drum on the dedicated drum track... however, after watching your video i'm curious to know if that is possible.
Hi , would it be possible to modify the Volca MIX with a SYNC IN jack , eg a Roland aira compact T8 sending it the sync ? Also what brand are your midi 1 to 4 through boxes ? Cheers
It's cool to see someone fully realize the entire Vulca capability. Nice work, your jam sounds great!
I started off using volcas and PO’s . Now that I have acquired a collection of fancy synths, my volcas and PO are still work horses in my set up.
Definitely the BEST and smoothest Volca setup I seen here on the Tube Wow!! I do Truly Dig your entire set, good stuff!
Thanks man! I really appreciate that! More videos are coming!
I power my Volcas with a good quality multi guitar pedal power supply. Simply inverted the polarity.
Interesting. I should look into that. I wonder if it would be better than the wall warts I've bought for them.
Yeah same here , only use guitar pedal power supply’s , they have to be quiet because of the amplifier
that kick is so clean , everything sounds proper , thx for the volca tour
There is so much to learn and unpack from this tour of your setup. Thank you for guiding us through it!
Just found this by accident, it’s videos like this that inspire my own dawless journey
Such good sounds
I’m deffo getting volcas to compliment my Roland airas
Glad I found your channel
Just finished a 16-hour shift at work, and all I'm hearing is "put some Vodka kick in the mix."
Roger that.
I just have one Volca, have it on a little shelf attached to the stand I have my mixer on. It's just the Volca Drum, which I liked at first. But when it comes to wanting a new kit, I often find it just takes to long to make new patches, and six patches usually aren't enough. It takes so long that I often burn out making the kit, sucking enough creativity away to continue. So went back to using a drum kits in my MODX+. However, it's not really a big loss, because I learned a lot about how to synthesize various drums. Also I managed to get the Volca to play a few bars in a Bach two part Invention. Something I never expected a drum machine to do. Honestly, I remember paying 2-3 times more for science text books when in college, so $150 isn't bad for what I learned from it. I also have a Pro 3, and when applying the patch ideas for a drum to that, I can get better results. But of course, it can't do a whole kit.
The most expensive budget set up ever
Haha
We all have a matrix of old mismatched -12 channel mixers come on now ;)
no but if you think about it it really is more affordable about 5 volca equal one nice big instrument
@@bakerbakerbaker305 "jack of all trades, master of none"
@@bakerbakerbaker305 true that mate, but u need chargers that are not included in the box, and audio cables, midi cables or sync and all this connectivity usually ends up humming or else ..not sure what's the best approach, cheers!
I love this so much!... Never realized the Volcas could sound this good.
Korg loves you!
Lol
I used to have 2 Volcas now I have 7 this is so inspiring
Jumped from the beats, solo for a while, to having 6 and needing a new mixer.
Love my Volca bass so much!! This makes me feel good about my love of Korg and Volcas. Ty for this video!
Thank you for making this. Just got my hands on 5 different volca's and I've been trying to figure out how best to approach it. This was super helpful. TYVM
Other people: Huge rack of modules
FlipSpark: ALL THE VOLCAS
Ive gotten the impression that a lot of people look down on volcas and its nice to see that they do get some love and some people do know how to use them to make good sounding music, showing how versatile and effective they can be in right hands. Not only that but they are pretty perfect for someone who is new to synths due to their low prices. One does need few to jam on them but on other hand one needs several synths to jam anyways. They do lack some stuff, midi in and so forth which might be a dealbreaker to some but eh, personally ive never even learned how to use the midi stuff lol
I really like your approach with the Koasillator.
Oohh my lord!! That sounds Soo delicious!! Very inspiring!!!
Tune at the end is a banger. Lovely job.
Oh good lord! You have set my GAS on fire like never before. What an inspiring setup. Looks like something with a very streamlined workflow for the kind of music you are into. I'm a big fan of the Volca Sample, got the Nu bassline but never really dived into it. Anyway - a big cheers from Europe and looking forward to your cards.
Thanks man! Yeah its my little dream groove station I've been working on for a while and getting that workflow right has been a challenge, but recently I made a breakthrough with that kaoss pad and mixer flow, so time to share it!
Good setup. I love when all the possibilities of an instrument are exploited. 🎹
FYI you can get ground lifts for each Volca that completely eliminate the hum .
That Volca jam and setup are awesome.
I got the Drum, Bass, Keys and Sample 2. I just received a Keystep 37. This is going to be my setup.
Amazing!! Fantastic setup and the mix sounds great😊
Nice set up . Isolated pedal board supplies are great mine is ten out , really gets rid of the hum
Thanks for this. Similar to what I have: 6 Volca modules, Kaoss pad, SQ-64 and a Keystep. I tend to play with my other synths more as the Volca setup has "more moving parts" than
I want to deal with. They go into a pedalboard bag for travel. Thanks for inspiring me to use them more often.
Cool man! Get more videos up and ill check them out!
Pretty awesome idea, routing and delegating. I love your set up
Great set up!
I just love my volca drum so much that I got a second one..!
What do you do with two volca drums?
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Very nice setup and video. I also love your Mackie Mixers. I myself use a Mackie Onyx 1640i. i love the mixer
Yeah you need a good mixer for sure
Epic, thanks for taking the time to do this :)
More please!!
Will do!
Nice setup! I, for one, would love to see Korg make a Volca version of their old DW-8000, before Behringer does, although, I'd settle for a Volca M1.
Nice! I was SO here for the JAM !
That’s actually really cool. Interesting setup. I’ve owned a lot of those at one point or another. But I sold a lot. Now I just mess around with sp404mk2, kaossilator, some filters, and a key step. But I’m impressed with what you got going on there. Super cool
Such a helpful explanation. Thanks for sharing! Sounds great!
Fun stuff! Makes me almost regret flogging all my Volcas.
That is awesome. I only have 3 volcas, as my wife will not let me get anymore. However I WILL be getting the FM2 for myself, for Christmas. Haha
Just pounced on an FM2 for too good a deal to ignore on Reverb. Looking forward to having basically a DX7 I can stick in a coat pocket 😀
Sounds good man. I, too have a volca obsession lol. Just got my fm2 today, which leaves me having all of them except the kick and the first sample. I love them. Also love moog, but those are a tad expensive, as you probably know already. Hope you have a fire extinguisher nearby though lol. Cheers mate!
Quite possibly thee best volca setup ever...well done! Especially the tip about independently powering each volca separately to eliminate noise👍
Curious tho how you intend to integrate that Millennium Falcon and Imperial fighter tho🤔
lol I probably could have more studio gear if it weren't for the lego. Don't want all my eggs in one hobby basket though!
Very impressive and the music sounded really good.
If you want to replace that second sampler with an M1 you should get a Nintendo 3dsXL WITH THE KORG M01D software loaded! Wouldnt be the same box shape but it WOULD fit in the space more or less with a little adjustment! I did see a video earlier where they figured out how to run a signal from a hard panned m01d 3dsxl to the volcas to drive the tempo with the volca sync.... just a workaround with its own fun minutiae. Or alternately you could use the korg software they developed for the Nintendo switch if you happen to have one of those lying around...
Great stuff. I think too many mixers myself.
Effin awesome! 🤟 I play my Korg Volcas with keytar midi controllers. Wicked set up.
Ha thats awesome!
Rockstar keytar?
@@OregonDARRYL I have a “rock band” midi controller keytar, but I love Keytars from the 80s most. 🎹🎸🤟
@@KeytarKris Band. Thanks!
Super logical setup , very nice
Thank you so much for taking the time to share. As a hardware noob this is incredibly helpful, insightful, and inspirational.
Sounds truly beautiful!
Thats a good sound! This kind of groove has it!
I see you brada. Nice video going through your process.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love jamming analogue.
Good setting
I hope korg hear you well: for a volca M1.
That's a serious setup my friend!
Professional sound out of it!
Great track also!
I LOVE Volcas
Me too :p
HOo it's amazing how a computer can save space in a flat, thx for the demo
Hi , nice video. I have a question . I have 6 volcas connected to 2 volca mix . Is there a way to connect the 2 mix together so the 6 volcas would be in synch . Thank you and have a nice day .
+1 ! Excellent multimachine ! Thx for sharing !Very cool !
Awesome video. Your genuine enthusiasm and love for making music that mkes you smile is evident. This is what I tell people all the time. Stop worrying about the opinions of others (aka Volca's suck they're just toys) or "you don't have a digitakt or some other super popular or expensive item?" It doesn't matter.
Here's a guy who has saved up, thought out, and enjoys using his setup and makes fun stuff with it.
If more people did that vs complaining that New Device X isn't a sampler, or New Device Y doesn't have feature A B C, and just enjoyed what they had - and maybe had GAS for something that would actually help THEM vs their likes/subscribes, we'd have more music.
Good stuff!
Cheers man. 100% Some of the best tracks in history have been made on shocking setups. Expensive gear does not equal a hit song. For me, this volca is all about making me a fun little groove station that is inviting to spend time on!
You can Buy noise reduktion kabel and Mixer,...tangible waves, nice Set Up
Nice vibes! The jam sounds like it would fit in well to the UA-cam channel, Deep Space House.
Amazing,thanks for sharing ❤
Excellent video great volca setup 👌
Deep concept 🤘🏻
Sweetwater sells a 2x2 Sequenz Volca rack. It's 110 bucks USD. I was seriously thinking about getting one. Just to make my music area a little less messy lol.
110 USD wow, im pretty sure thats what I payed for the 3x4. Yeah 100% a tidy studio is a productive studio
Subbed, love the tracks you make with these little guys 👍🏼
Cheers mate! Appreciate it! Im still figuring out my 'sound' but coming along :)
So much stuff but man does it sound amazing.
sick jam at the end ❤
I understand that standalone sequencers have more charm but I have decided to use Maschine Mk3 as a sequencer for all the hardware and I have also added a Maschine JAM for more control. What do you think?
Yeah nice! I have a maschine Jam too (I clearly have way more gear than I should lol). Yeah no doubt using machine would allow for a more dynamic jam, it just comes at the cost of having to use a computer and it being a bit slower and fiddly. For me, I was blocked doing something similar because I didn't have a stable way to split the midi out from the computer to all my synths. Need a powered MIDI splitter
Great walkthrough! Cheers 🙂
❤❤ THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US
Wow man, this is really inspirational.
Looks great !
Hello friend :)
I have a little problem, when I totally plug my jack ( volca mix or volca bass etc ) in my macky mix table I can hardly hear.
If I plug it half way it works.
I use TRS 3.5 mm jack adapters, do you think that's where it comes from?
Which cable do you use to connect your korg to your macky?
Sorry for my English :/
very very nice setup, only 1 Question : who send main clock 2 get all this in sync ?? thx
Main clock is essentially coming from the beatstep pro, which triggers the keystep pro, which is then sent to all the Volcas via MIDI
Nice sounds!
In my experience, the Beats sounds great with effects but doesn't have a very compelling dry sound. Try compressing and EQing the Beats.
Digging this! Rly good work mate :-) Dope stuff :-) Geez cya!
What are your thoughts on the Nu Bass? Don't tell me you don't have one! And to get rid of most of the noise, use a linear adjustable power supply.
Quick question....
I have a keystep 37, keys, drum, bass, sample, fm and mix...
What is the best way of syncing these please, as no matter what I do I seem to have issues.
Should it be:
Keystep -> 4 way midi split -> each volca... and then how should the keystep be physically set on the back clock toggle switches (internal / midi / usb / sync in?) Is the mixer ever gonna play nice here, as it always wants to be the master doesn't it? As it only has sync out via cable.
Thanks!
Yeah ignore the Mix sync out, just use it for audio. From memory, the switches at the back of the keystep 37 are referring to MIDI RECEIVE, rather than send. Set it to INTERNAL, so the keystep is the master. Then have the midi out going to the splitter and then to each volca. You will need to make sure each volca is set to RECEIVE MIDI clock and has a dedicated MIDI channel, which you change in the volca settings menu (Usually hold function when powering up - Check the online manuals). And then when you push play on the keystep, it should work? You can then change midi channels on the keystep to control each volca, and record the melody directly into the volca's internal sequencer with your finger or using the keystep. Let me know if that works, else I might do another vid!
@@flipspark Amazing, thanks so much for your time explaining it so well. Much appreciated :)
I went with:
Keys, bass, FM, sample, each one has their own KP3.
Works pretty well, and if I need to, I can connect the kp3s to each other and harmonize with myself.
I was inspired by your set up and Beardman’s old beatbox set up
I have the same rack. I had to unscrew it a bit to get my MIDI cables in between the rows. Great idea to put the rack on a keyboard stand, also a good idea to use MIDI clock instead of sync for a cleaner look and more stable clock.
That is amazing!
The KORG is strong in him!
Great and interesting. Korg Volca”s are cool.
Love the setup and the sound of it! Do you have any clipping issues on the Kp3? I have one and use it for the same purpose as you do but I have to turn the input volume way down to avoid clipping. Could it be a problem of my unit or do you have the same problem? Thanks a lot
Why own the modular if it’s “too complicated”?
There’s also the M1 Gadget on iOS! M1 just got the auv3 treatment. Maybe mount an iPad?
Awesome jam! Does the key step do pitch bending?
Cool ...the volca king in da house
Awesome man big fan you have my subscription also.
Are using the Beatstep pro's melodic sequencers to control drum machines?
I've got the v sample and v drum on the dedicated drum track... however, after watching your video i'm curious to know if that is possible.
Hi , would it be possible to modify the Volca MIX with a SYNC IN jack , eg a Roland aira compact T8 sending it the sync ?
Also what brand are your midi 1 to 4 through boxes ?
Cheers
Spot on man.
So I got the VolcaDrum and kick to sync with kix n snares
Nice set-up. Whats your electricity bill like?.
Less than you would think lol. I only turn them on when jamming which is a couple hours each day or two
Great, I certain enjoy it very much, thanks
I wanted to like the volca mix, but the noise was just too much for me. That is a nice rig!
hello , is possible know what setting on midi filter you have ...1 channel 2 transpose 3velosuty ect...Regards
The VolcaDrum has same pack as first electribe ERS
beautiful
Marvelous
Sounds great, whats your favorite volca?
Bro, so dope. Are you a kiwi living in NZ?
Yeah man. Auckland based
holy f***, what a nice jam!