I see a lot of people using it for House and Dance beats, but I have yet to find it being applied in a more, I suppose "traditional" songwriting sense, e.g. writing a song on guitar with a drum beat in mind and then applying said drum beat to the Volca. I love electronic music and the sounds that can be created through the technology, but for me, it can be overwhelming trying to comprehend just how these machines operate. I own a Monologue as well and am newly breaking into the synthetic world after playing guitar for 12 years and im super intrigued with this line of products. I cant be the only one who would use it in this context, right? I suppose this comment could be considered redundant, because, with any instrument there IS a learning curve
Beach House, an indie rock/dream pop band, uses a lot of very simple beats that sound like they could have been made on this instrument. It's possible to use it outside of EDM.
I know exactly what you mean. We use it to try out drumbeat ideas in an indie band context, but ended up digging its analog sound so much that we built a whole song in the studio around it: th-cam.com/video/QW8_X__hFcU/w-d-xo.html For fun, the other day we even used it live for an unplugged thing with a mic on it: th-cam.com/video/l-Ea5DwPACo/w-d-xo.html - did you already record your volca / monologue in context with guitars?
The stutter function combined with step recorder (and sample speed) is a very powerful tool - it allows you to create all kinds of wacky rhythmic drum loops in a intuitive way. And most of the reviewers don't talk about it. 808 always sounded boring to me. Sure, it has nice sounds - but it can't do anything 'crazy', unless you post process it. Volca can do crazy right out of the box. For me, it is hands down the best value analog drum machine on the market. Snare sucks, but you can easily mod it to get a decent snare. I don't get why Korg overlooked it, when they designed it. It is an easy mod to do.
Better, but not really "good". I've bought a couple because I love everything else but as good as I can get the snare to sound... it's just never "good", just "better". I need to learn to solder.
The initial sounds remind me very much of the Korg KPR-77 analogue drum machine from the early 80's...i owned one from 1994-97 approx. nice drum machine that was overshadowed by Roland's 606. I would buy a Volca Beats right now as it is so much more versatile than the 77, much more tuneable/tweakable and it doesn't sound like a 606... Quite unique sounding, noice!!!
The Volca Beats sounds cool. Very unique though. Saying that it's "incredibly versatile" is a big leap though. It sounds like it sounds, and that's it.
The best way to work with the snare feature is: 1. Throw the unit out of a second-storey window 2. Wait for a 16-wheeler to run over it 3. Sweep the bits into a drain 4. Go buy a toy drum kit from the thrift shop
Can someone please tell me if you can practice on this with headphones? I like staying awake at night but others might not be so grateful of my headlining enigmatic adventures through the beer and smoke filled festival in my head. Otherwise, what's the point.
Your mini jack adaptor seems to be what I'm looking for: does it split in two 6.35 mono plugs? If so, could I get more info about where to get it? I've found similar ones, but without an angled 3.5 connector. Thanks in advance!
I just got a Volca Beats practically for free when i bought a used Monologue. I'll give it a chance but i'm pretty sure i will sell it and get a Volca Kick instead.. Not a fan of the PCM sounds and for the analog parts there isn't much you can tweak. But i'll give it a shot..
I just realized, korg made the volca nubass without there being anything wrong with the original...I mean I'd like a longer sequencer or pattern chaining, but hey. Inexpensive box. Why would they not do a NuBeats and fix the damn snare? And maybe song mode?
nice gear. does it sounds good for a live session with real instruments and the Volca Beats on the background,.... outstanding!!!! I want a set up with guitar, pianos, and percussion, like the FKJ set up configuration.
i record rock music by myself and i suck at drums.been using some pre loaded rock beats or i use the drum keys on a casio keyboard.im looking for a drum machine that would be helpful that doesnt sound like SHEILA E.this machine is great for standard electronic pop but not what im looking for
Thanks to all the comments about the snare, I thought my Bluedio TM headphone's mids were already broken and I could have ordered a new one... Good thing I read 😁
The Volca Beats it's a hybrid drum machine, you have only basic controls over the sounds, while the Volca Drum generates drum sounds FROM SCRATCH, with plenty of controls.
I don't know man. I have checked it out. All can be replicate with real drum and as least $99 a piece guitar fx pedal, rock solid stepped on, throw at metallic casing and 9 V battery/AC DC kind of thing
Can anyone PLEASE tell me where I can find a drum machine that sounds like actual DRUMS! All the beat-box stuff is fine but I'm looking for real honest to goodness drum sounds. The closest I'v gotten is the Boss 880. but its rather old
@Imorelle Thanks for the input...At this stage I don't really care how much it costs...I just can't seem to find a decent drum sound. ..It seems all the products lately are for hip hop or tech no sounds. or you need an engineering degree and a slide rule to use the stuff....
or guitar pedal with mic input real drum trigger module? then it really come close to rock band and live performance, a few $ more? anyone? and tu papa and bode as reward after?
pft. Does not sound like an acoustic kick or snare. I guess if that's what the kids are going for these days... I was looking for something that sounded like drums...
I hope this doesn't cost more than $50 or $60 bucks....... Sounds like something from an 80's Casio - And if I want that I can go to literally ANY second hand/value villiage....
yeah! check this band th-cam.com/video/vjW0oE4D0-o/w-d-xo.html they use a Korg but I don't know the model, sounds great, I need that kind of drums sound.
Luke Watts this is a demo not a tutorial bud, just showing off what it sounds like and what it can do. If yo I want a tutorial this isn’t what they do. DOWNVOTE!
I like that snare for it's uniqueness. But at the same time, that snare fucking sucks.
all the comments are this 😭
Instablaster...
I see a lot of people using it for House and Dance beats, but I have yet to find it being applied in a more, I suppose "traditional" songwriting sense, e.g. writing a song on guitar with a drum beat in mind and then applying said drum beat to the Volca. I love electronic music and the sounds that can be created through the technology, but for me, it can be overwhelming trying to comprehend just how these machines operate. I own a Monologue as well and am newly breaking into the synthetic world after playing guitar for 12 years and im super intrigued with this line of products. I cant be the only one who would use it in this context, right? I suppose this comment could be considered redundant, because, with any instrument there IS a learning curve
MatthewMemento same here man. At this point I'm just torn between going with the beats or sample. Not sure which one to go for.
Great link here. Beautfiul tune. Sometimes, less is more in this over saturated world of music production.
Beach House, an indie rock/dream pop band, uses a lot of very simple beats that sound like they could have been made on this instrument. It's possible to use it outside of EDM.
I want a drum machine in my music but I have alot of odd and moving time signature changes. I hope a drum machine isnt impractical for a live setting
I know exactly what you mean. We use it to try out drumbeat ideas in an indie band context, but ended up digging its analog sound so much that we built a whole song in the studio around it: th-cam.com/video/QW8_X__hFcU/w-d-xo.html
For fun, the other day we even used it live for an unplugged thing with a mic on it: th-cam.com/video/l-Ea5DwPACo/w-d-xo.html - did you already record your volca / monologue in context with guitars?
The stutter function combined with step recorder (and sample speed) is a very powerful tool - it allows you to create all kinds of wacky rhythmic drum loops in a intuitive way.
And most of the reviewers don't talk about it.
808 always sounded boring to me. Sure, it has nice sounds - but it can't do anything 'crazy', unless you post process it. Volca can do crazy right out of the box.
For me, it is hands down the best value analog drum machine on the market.
Snare sucks, but you can easily mod it to get a decent snare. I don't get why Korg overlooked it, when they designed it. It is an easy mod to do.
Depending on how you tweak it, the snare can easily be made better sounding. I normally keep it at mid snappy, mid pitch, and near max decay.
Better, but not really "good". I've bought a couple because I love everything else but as good as I can get the snare to sound... it's just never "good", just "better". I need to learn to solder.
just pair it with the clap
I always thought of this as a cheap toy, but I was wrong.. It actually sounds really good. Warm and crisp with that nice analog ring.
For 111€ it's a no brained I'm getting myself one also a Monologue .Great match .
Marius Riis Haugan, so am I although I've got to wait two to three months for my monologue. 😕
Its Korg...
The initial sounds remind me very much of the Korg KPR-77 analogue drum machine from the early 80's...i owned one from 1994-97 approx. nice drum machine that was overshadowed by Roland's 606.
I would buy a Volca Beats right now as it is so much more versatile than the 77, much more tuneable/tweakable and it doesn't sound like a 606...
Quite unique sounding, noice!!!
The Volca Beats sounds cool. Very unique though. Saying that it's "incredibly versatile" is a big leap though. It sounds like it sounds, and that's it.
i love that snare, not even gonna lie
Guys, start directly with the demo, don't talk. I always kick this moment to go to the demo first
The snare is awesome! Just gotta give it a vote for being weird and different but usable
I personally dig the trashy snare.
I love it aswell
People just don’t appreciate variety
it's getting a lot of hate but i think it sounds awesome
agreed
Noah Fraser on the same boat as you
That snare gave me heart burn
It sounds alright except for the snare which sounds like shit
that snare...
It makes saint anger sound good by comparison...
@@blaiseshultz6640 lmao
Can be fixed with a simple mod
@@disarmsoxplz explain
The best way to work with the snare feature is:
1. Throw the unit out of a second-storey window
2. Wait for a 16-wheeler to run over it
3. Sweep the bits into a drain
4. Go buy a toy drum kit from the thrift shop
korg please give me a full-size synth with pads and keys that incorporates the beats, keys and bass. such a no-brainer
My er1 has all these features + more its an exciting machine for non er electribe owners
I luv the nasty snare! I´m considering buying this mostly because of it.
Can someone please tell me if you can practice on this with headphones? I like staying awake at night but others might not be so grateful of my headlining enigmatic adventures through the beer and smoke filled festival in my head.
Otherwise, what's the point.
You can! It also has a built in speaker
This sounds alright other than the snare, that snare is honestly dreadful
Get our asshole
it's all what you do with it
Sega Genesis Snare Sound ❤ Cheeesyee 💞🔥
is the distortion from the unit, or because of shitty gain staging when you recorded the video?
Man I would love to buy this but honestly the snare is a deal breaker its kind of atrocious tbh
I actually wanna buy this mostly bc of this ´´weird´´ snare :)
J Michael B that snare is so embarrassing to use. They could not of used a better one!
@@vincentgeorge3070 Mind rephrasing that?
he has it tuned wrong , watch when he retunes it.
Your mini jack adaptor seems to be what I'm looking for: does it split in two 6.35 mono plugs? If so, could I get more info about where to get it? I've found similar ones, but without an angled 3.5 connector. Thanks in advance!
that snare is a goddamn tom
I just got a Volca Beats practically for free when i bought a used Monologue. I'll give it a chance but i'm pretty sure i will sell it and get a Volca Kick instead.. Not a fan of the PCM sounds and for the analog parts there isn't much you can tweak. But i'll give it a shot..
If yo already decided on selling it... I may wanna buy :)
Sell it to me
@@jackxavier3915 I sold it 4 years ago
I just realized, korg made the volca nubass without there being anything wrong with the original...I mean I'd like a longer sequencer or pattern chaining, but hey. Inexpensive box. Why would they not do a NuBeats and fix the damn snare? And maybe song mode?
nice gear. does it sounds good for a live session with real instruments and the Volca Beats on the background,.... outstanding!!!! I want a set up with guitar, pianos, and percussion, like the FKJ set up configuration.
i record rock music by myself and i suck at drums.been using some pre loaded rock beats or i use the drum keys on a casio keyboard.im looking for a drum machine that would be helpful that doesnt sound like SHEILA E.this machine is great for standard electronic pop but not what im looking for
Fl studio is a good choice
i can’t see the problem with the snare. i like it
Same, it sounds unique/authentic, i think some people are too used to the tr606 drum sounds
Ughh! I'm tring to find a drum machine capable of tambourine and maracas. You know any Korgs that can?
Thanks to all the comments about the snare, I thought my Bluedio TM headphone's mids were already broken and I could have ordered a new one... Good thing I read 😁
The snare just sounds ok if set to a short release
Can i programming and play just a natural sounds?
I mean natural drum.
Or sounds are too much electro?
Thank you
I think this one is more of an electronic music style thing. Have you checked out the Volca Drum?
@@alexlokanin3312 i have volca drum .. sound are totally electronic, i was thinking that volca beat was more natural about drum sounds
Can you route the click & drum pattern out seperately??.
What's the difference between this and the Volca Kick?
The Volca Beats it's a hybrid drum machine, while the Volca Kick it's a mini-synth built for synthesising kicks and bass tones.
Así que esa es la maquinita que usa Simón Poxyran para hacer esos soniditos.
So, its basically fruity loops without the need for a PC?
not the worst snare ever. depends what style you go with. sounds oldskool
EVERYONE WHO HATES THE SNARE VOTES TORY
So thats why tory wins
CR 78 mod, please...
@@theokingshango yea! xD
Could you have a shittier snare?
what's with the Fuzzy distorted crackly sounds? Sounds bad.
What is the difference between this and the Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer ?
The Volca Beats it's a hybrid drum machine, you have only basic controls over the sounds, while the Volca Drum generates drum sounds FROM SCRATCH, with plenty of controls.
This or pocket operator for songwriting? Not interested in dance music
Snare? Lars?
St anger vibes fr
The budget trap beat engine XD
Yeah but can I plug it into my guitar amp
Ready to kick drum at 130 BPM?
What is the cable youre using to connect to outside speakers ?
I don't know man. I have checked it out. All can be replicate with real drum and as least $99 a piece guitar fx pedal, rock solid stepped on, throw at metallic casing and 9 V battery/AC DC kind of thing
Can anyone PLEASE tell me where I can find a drum machine that sounds like actual DRUMS! All the beat-box stuff is fine but I'm looking for real honest to goodness drum sounds. The closest I'v gotten is the Boss 880. but its rather old
@Imorelle Thanks for the input...At this stage I don't really care how much it costs...I just can't seem to find a decent drum sound. ..It seems all the products lately are for hip hop or tech no sounds. or you need an engineering degree and a slide rule to use the stuff....
@@MrNakochan Alesis SR 16
dat snare tho
Nice, cheap my patterns ❤💛💚
What's the difference between the sample and the beats?
/watch?v=fRXUf5-jcv8&ab_channel=AveMcree
how do you hook this up to an amp?
quarter inch adapter, dumbass.
@@pineapplej7310 rude
If you can do 130 BPM Kick Drum
Arturia Drumbrute Impact or Korg Volca Beats ?
Drumbrute impact, by far
none
Anyone have any solutions for low volume output when put through scarlett interface onto ableton?
different cable, 1/8" stereo TRS to 1/4" mono ts (yes Korg made it THAT hard...)
I use it with Drum Bus and a Limiter in ableton too and sounds great, u should try it w/compresors etc. There's a lot of ways to do it
Is there any reason why the stutter wouldn't record?
Maybe because you didn't turn on the motion sequence for the stutter...?
why do all of these things sound like acid techno
I really like even though it sounds like shit. The snare sounds like shit but is amazing. So is the kick drum. Amazing
How many recording presets can this have
Eight.
@@Animo81 thanks
Velocity no??
this or the korg rhythm 55?
The vintage kr55 destroys it. Volca beats sounds like a bad version of the kpr77
Arrows to touch death threats back at u
THAT SNARE IS AN EMBARRASSMENT
So is your religion.
Nid Styles ok Nid 😂
Just wondering: does anyone know if it's possible to synch this rythm machine with a RC 300 boss Looper? Thnx
yes you could sync midi out from the looper to midi in on the beats
great butnnobody can tell me how to save my tracks. i save them and when i switch back on they are gone.
Mouse dog try holding the function and memory buttons then pressing one of the first 8 keys
or guitar pedal with mic input real drum trigger module? then it really come close to rock band and live performance, a few $ more? anyone? and tu papa and bode as reward after?
I like it except for the snare.
Why do you have the snare tuned so high? Sounds awful.
Snare sounds like an insect buzzing inside a plastic bottle
Modded Volca Beats with snare mod and separate outputs : th-cam.com/video/9jiDvKUIlDU/w-d-xo.html
Can i be the demo guy next?
pft. Does not sound like an acoustic kick or snare. I guess if that's what the kids are going for these days... I was looking for something that sounded like drums...
snare
That snare... yikes.
So weird!!!! Why does it not have MIDI out (that what I would need for it).
This demonstration has finally decided it for me.... definitely not getting one.
th-cam.com/video/-_bkeX91WIo/w-d-xo.html
@@xoare3134 thanks for the link... interesting approach. Got a tr8s in the end.
I hope this doesn't cost more than $50 or $60 bucks.......
Sounds like something from an 80's Casio - And if I want that I can go to literally ANY second hand/value villiage....
Damn it's a shame the cops had to die
Why do they call this an analog rhythm machine? It looks very much digital unless I'm missing something very basic here
It's called analog because it's analog except for the PCM samples which are labeled.
All a bit emporer's new clothes ? IMHO the machine sounds utter crap. I can't imagine why anyone would want to use it.
That snare sounds terrible. I would never use it.
That can't be right.
The volca bass is better
The sound are poor!
Sounds worse than fl studio stock sounds.
FL studio stock sounds are samples while this machine synthesises most of its sounds and doesn't require a PC to work.
Dammnn way to leave a shitty ass snare.
The snare is shittier than shit!!! Everything else sounds cool!
That Snare Is Absolute Garbage.
It Lacks That Snap, And Body.
2:03 is correct good sound snare, you intentional made this entire video with shit sound snare on purpose.....why?😮😢
Cool, jus not worth $140
the snare sucks!
Sounds crappy. Maybe it's just your video quality.
Joe Mac I was thinking the same. I've seen videos where it sounded decent, it sounded like ass in the.
Joe Mac *this
That snare sounds like a shitty tom with disgusting noise on top of it. I would've bought this if the snare wasn't so horrible geez
is possible make dark cold wave music with this, not shit techno crap? all videos on youtube just show techno chime shitty sounds.
John Smith my question too
yeah! check this band th-cam.com/video/vjW0oE4D0-o/w-d-xo.html they use a Korg but I don't know the model, sounds great, I need that kind of drums sound.
I check your favorite list, you have a great taste!
Great, talks through everything until the step sequencer and how to actually play the damn thing! DOWNVOTE!
Luke Watts this is a demo not a tutorial bud, just showing off what it sounds like and what it can do. If yo I want a tutorial this isn’t what they do. DOWNVOTE!
@@finsgar101 Then why start by explaining anything? !!!! DOWNVOTE !!!!!
Sounds distorted this is an embarrassing video
THIS IS NOT A DRUM MACHINE.
wow. sounds horrendous. that's supposed to be a snare. this thing is gross. my $5 garage sale casio has way cooler drums.
Don’t know much about audio I see....
@@MrJackal43 don’t know much about the French I took.