Korg VolcaKeys
In 2013, Korg changed the way we make music once again with the introduction of the Volca series. With 3-note polyphony, classic filter circuitry, and a built-in step sequencer the Volca Keys is more than meets the eye.
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org is no stranger to tiny synths, having developed the Monotron series, the Monotribe, and the MS-20 mini, just to name a few. It is no surprise then that they would build on their success and introduce a series of portable, battery powered, analog synths with a wide range of features in such a small package. Originally released with the Volca Bass and Volca Beats, the Volca Keys completed the lineup with the ability to produce chords and leads over the drum and bass lines of the Volca Beats and Bass. All three Volcas featured sync in and out connections, as well as MIDI and could be easily synced together to form a larger system.
MOBILE MUSICIAN
Analog playground At 7.5” x 4.5” this tiny synth packs a multitude of features. Itʼs 3 voltage controlled oscillators (VCO) can be used in a number of different ways depending on the voicing function, including poly, unison, octave, fifth, unison ring, and poly ring. Each selection divides or adds the VCOs in different combinations to create various sounds. The voicing function also automatically switches the waveform from a sawtooth wave to a square wave, where the unison and poly ring modes use the square waveform and the rest use the sawtooth waveform. The poly and poly ring functions allow you to play each VCO
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