Man this thing is amazing. On paper it's slightly limited compared to other Semi-modulars, but if you get creative it's an endless stream of strangeness. Can't decide whether to get the Crave (combines well with my Neutron) or this one. So much amazing gear has been released recently!
Did you end up deciding? This synth always surprises me when I think I've heard all it can do. Honestly, even my Minilogue 3 years after buying it has the same effect too!
The inverse tracking of function generator- as KEY CV increases, time increases. Time is wave period- shorter period equals higher pitch. You need to invert KEY CV so TIME decreases as KEY increases. The A-BXC utility might work if there is a patch point to get a constant CV, like 5V for the top of the KEY range. Great videos- Korg has packed an awful lot into this unit.
Thanks. Some great ideas there. I love my Volca Modular! Such great sounds and nicely different from all my other synths. Really appreciate your channel.
This is extremely helpful, thank you! Until now I've been mindlessly patching random inputs and outputs (knowing generally what they do but not always knowing how it will affect the overall patch) until I have 15 or all 20 patch cables and some crazy sound I never expected. Honestly, I tend to do the same thing on every patch, which is plug both the woggle noise outputs into the split, then randomize as much as possible and make the craziest, weirdest sound possible. This video inspires me to be more mindful and efficient with my patches. Though I'll always remember the metal blade/train chugging sound I somehow made a couple of weeks ago from the random patching, among many others haha.
Pretty sure it's in the global settings. You probably have to turn it off and power it back up while holding the function or possibly the record button to get into the menu to change this.
Great demo of the tools! What is the maximum semitone range of the keyboard? 16 + 12 + 12= 40? Or is there more range for the primary oscillator? Perhaps a demo of the external dual CV in would be good to see next?
The manual says the CV In jack takes two signals on the tip and ring of a stereo audio plug. The tip signal is bipolar, accepting anything from -5V to +5V, which then gets scaled down -3.3V to +3.3V. The ring signal is unipolar and is a 1V/Oct pitch CV in the range of 0V to +6V. You could apply either of them to the oscillator, to go over three octaves lower than the lowest note up to six octaves higher than the highest note.
Great Video. Would be nice if you show possible usage of CV-IN. I've tried connecting Arturia Keystep to it but it was far away from the correct chromatic scale when I played it on Keystep.
I think a non quantized sequencer like the Rakit Baby 8 or an SQ-1 would be a better sequencer for this Volca as you can just feed it any voltage instead of just the normal 'proper' 1 volt per octave (I think). It's just a downsize of this Volca Modular sadly.
How does one sync this to other devices? Like, what I think immediately is how Id connect this to my laptop so it syncs with Ableton and the rest of my tools in there? I figured its very compatible with all the other volcas but is my case a DIY solution needing normally easy one or is there something doable with either the CV or sync inputs? Great reviews/tutorials btw much appreciated!
You're gonna have to power down and power back up the way you would to get to your global settings and change the sync type to probably 2ppq or something compatible to your master clock settings.
@@mikeexits I have seen jams where they just combine them though. Nothing was frying. In Eurorack world pretty much every input can take up to 12 volts just to be safe. Even if it's designed to respond to 0-5 volts. Because not all modules are the same and mistakes happen. I bet this volca can handle 5 volt if it's designed for 3.3 volts. So you probably won't damage anything, but it might not work as intended. It's possible it's not as well protected as Eurorack modules though as it's very compact and protection circuits take space. On the other hand it's also aimed towards starting musicians who are bound to make a mistake. I would be véry surprised if connecting a Kastle to a VModular would damage anything. They would probably get a lot of confused angry customers if they don't have the proper protections. Personally I'd just try it.
@@OttosTheName I'm aware no frying would happen, but different voltages would lead to unexpected results. The 3.3V outputs wouldn't be able to max out a parameter for a 5V input for example. Thanks for the input
Korg needs to update the 3 original Volcas to include "Global System Parameter" #8 which is for the "Sync input/output unit". This would allow the entire collection of Volcas to sync to “Once a step” (or 4 PPQN). The added bonus is that when the Volca Drum, Volca Kick, or Volca Sample is used as the master clock, the swing settings will extend to all Volcas in the chain.
Nice video... I am a big Volca fan...but not so sure about the korg modular though... Patch cables are basically breadboard jumper cables than are hardly durable...and the can easily break off inside a port... which can be very difficult/impossible to remove in some cases. Also, having the patchbay intermixed with the controls puts those wires right in the way of the knobs... making it far too easy to accidentally unplug a cable...and again, having these types of breadboard cables makes that just so much worse since they don’t positively click in like standard 1/8th inch cables. Personally, I think adding a 100 bucks and getting a Behringer Model D or a Behringer Neutron would be a much more viable/flexible and capable option...though you’d lose out on the builtin speaker and battery power....which (to me) are two of the coolest points of the Volca line.
You'd also lose out on the built in Reverb and sequencer. And it's a really cool sequencer in my opinion! Reverb is sweet too. (I own the Neutron, when it comes to synthesizing it's super powerful, but you do need a Keystep to get the functionality this Volca has, so then it's around 420 euro's or around 400 usd I think.) Whatever you pick, either one has a sound of it's own and a lot of bang for the buck. I'd love to own both.
I think I've watched this video like 10 times. Still feel stupid. lol. Here is my first night with the modular: th-cam.com/video/FJml3oKHMF0/w-d-xo.html
If you own 1 guitar and 1 amp you can be a serious musician. But if you own a volca that has a thousand times the tonal variations possible and serious sequencing capabilities you own a toy because it's compact. I will never get gear snobs.
That’s amazing. You really understand synthesis and how to squeeze a lot out of this little box!
Man that expanded clock tip just made my musical day. Many thanks!
These videos are so splendid that I was under the impression that they were official Korg tutorials.
Thanks! Glad you liked the videos.
awesome! This is my most challenging Volca, but the one I want to master. Your videos are key to this process :)
Man this thing is amazing. On paper it's slightly limited compared to other Semi-modulars, but if you get creative it's an endless stream of strangeness. Can't decide whether to get the Crave (combines well with my Neutron) or this one. So much amazing gear has been released recently!
Did you end up deciding? This synth always surprises me when I think I've heard all it can do. Honestly, even my Minilogue 3 years after buying it has the same effect too!
@@mikeexits The Korg rocks! Great sound and tiny size!
Hope you got them both? I did! The crave is astonishingly good imho! 🧡
The inverse tracking of function generator- as KEY CV increases, time increases. Time is wave period- shorter period equals higher pitch. You need to invert KEY CV so TIME decreases as KEY increases. The A-BXC utility might work if there is a patch point to get a constant CV, like 5V for the top of the KEY range. Great videos- Korg has packed an awful lot into this unit.
Good call.The C output and knob outputs a 3.3 volt constant voltage with nothing plugged into B.
it works, went from sequence pitch to C and a-bxc to Time input on shape/time function.
@@TenisDimants Could you get it to accurately tack the sequence pitch and/or keyboard, though?
@@markbennett1585 Not shure, I dont have the Modular anymore.
i know it's kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good site to stream newly released movies online?
This was one of the most useful videos about Modular I’ve watched. Thanks a lot! ❤
Thanks. Some great ideas there. I love my Volca Modular! Such great sounds and nicely different from all my other synths. Really appreciate your channel.
These patches sound awesome, thank you for sharing knowledge 🙏
Acabo de descubrir como bajar la velocidad del secuenciador. Mil gracias amigo.
Loved your Volca Modular videos!! Hope you do another one someday
Thanks! I don't have one anymore but maybe in the future!
This is extremely helpful, thank you! Until now I've been mindlessly patching random inputs and outputs (knowing generally what they do but not always knowing how it will affect the overall patch) until I have 15 or all 20 patch cables and some crazy sound I never expected. Honestly, I tend to do the same thing on every patch, which is plug both the woggle noise outputs into the split, then randomize as much as possible and make the craziest, weirdest sound possible.
This video inspires me to be more mindful and efficient with my patches. Though I'll always remember the metal blade/train chugging sound I somehow made a couple of weeks ago from the random patching, among many others haha.
Same 😁🧡
Very nice demo, thank you! 👍
Some great ideas here. Very cool.
Super helpful thank you!
I've been going through a dozen videos trying to figure out how to extend the Tempo range? Thank you!🙏✌
Max Matson can I sync it with ableton?
@@fluentpanic3559 Not normally with MIDI I assume. But if you have something that has a sync pulse code. That's the only thing I could think of?
Me too
Its in the instructions. That come with it.
Pretty sure it's in the global settings. You probably have to turn it off and power it back up while holding the function or possibly the record button to get into the menu to change this.
Great tips, learned a lot! Thank you!
Thank you very much for this 3xcellent demo
Holy sht this is a revelation
Amazing tutorial, thank you
I noticed there’s a volca modular firmware v1.05 that purports to “Fix occasional issues with the pitch of some notes.”
Great demo of the tools! What is the maximum semitone range of the keyboard? 16 + 12 + 12= 40? Or is there more range for the primary oscillator? Perhaps a demo of the external dual CV in would be good to see next?
The manual says the CV In jack takes two signals on the tip and ring of a stereo audio plug. The tip signal is bipolar, accepting anything from -5V to +5V, which then gets scaled down -3.3V to +3.3V. The ring signal is unipolar and is a 1V/Oct pitch CV in the range of 0V to +6V. You could apply either of them to the oscillator, to go over three octaves lower than the lowest note up to six octaves higher than the highest note.
Great video👍
Great Video. Would be nice if you show possible usage of CV-IN. I've tried connecting Arturia Keystep to it but it was far away from the correct chromatic scale when I played it on Keystep.
I think a non quantized sequencer like the Rakit Baby 8 or an SQ-1 would be a better sequencer for this Volca as you can just feed it any voltage instead of just the normal 'proper' 1 volt per octave (I think). It's just a downsize of this Volca Modular sadly.
There's a video on TH-cam about it. Search "Keystep and Volca Modular" and you should find it.
Very cool! Thank you.
Great video. Do you know how well this tracks an external CV keyboard or sequencer?
Yes it does.With the 1.08 firmware.
How does one sync this to other devices? Like, what I think immediately is how Id connect this to my laptop so it syncs with Ableton and the rest of my tools in there? I figured its very compatible with all the other volcas but is my case a DIY solution needing normally easy one or is there something doable with either the CV or sync inputs? Great reviews/tutorials btw much appreciated!
You're gonna have to power down and power back up the way you would to get to your global settings and change the sync type to probably 2ppq or something compatible to your master clock settings.
I love your videos, I look forward to getting my hands on one. Can you say anything about a release date, other than early this year?
I believe its available to purchase right now! Most stores are showing a early February delivery.
They're out now. I picked one up on Friday.
Nice video!! Do you know if it would take voltage from the bastle kastl?
I've read they use different voltages, so if you want perfect integration you need a converter of some kind. I know nothing about this though.
@@mikeexits I have seen jams where they just combine them though. Nothing was frying.
In Eurorack world pretty much every input can take up to 12 volts just to be safe. Even if it's designed to respond to 0-5 volts. Because not all modules are the same and mistakes happen. I bet this volca can handle 5 volt if it's designed for 3.3 volts. So you probably won't damage anything, but it might not work as intended. It's possible it's not as well protected as Eurorack modules though as it's very compact and protection circuits take space. On the other hand it's also aimed towards starting musicians who are bound to make a mistake. I would be véry surprised if connecting a Kastle to a VModular would damage anything. They would probably get a lot of confused angry customers if they don't have the proper protections. Personally I'd just try it.
@@OttosTheName I'm aware no frying would happen, but different voltages would lead to unexpected results. The 3.3V outputs wouldn't be able to max out a parameter for a 5V input for example. Thanks for the input
Im wondering how i can record audio off of this into a daw love the demonstrations with this these vids are extremely helpful
Gohar Khan recording is a manual process of getting the output of the Volca into your computer using an audio interface and appropriate cables.
Okay so like a guitar. Got it thanks
@@rishabhrajan how can i sync the metronome from the DAW with the volcas?
@@marcoechanove gotta use the midi in from the volca to your interface and then set them up to be on the same midi channels.
Korg needs to update the 3 original Volcas to include "Global System Parameter" #8 which is for the "Sync input/output unit". This would allow the entire collection of Volcas to sync to “Once a step” (or 4 PPQN). The added bonus is that when the Volca Drum, Volca Kick, or Volca Sample is used as the master clock, the swing settings will extend to all Volcas in the chain.
Sooo cool!!!
That was excellent- Very good info! Question: is there any way to randomize the sequencer clock tempo? Or make it unpredictable?
Nice video...
I am a big Volca fan...but not so sure about the korg modular though... Patch cables are basically breadboard jumper cables than are hardly durable...and the can easily break off inside a port... which can be very difficult/impossible to remove in some cases. Also, having the patchbay intermixed with the controls puts those wires right in the way of the knobs... making it far too easy to accidentally unplug a cable...and again, having these types of breadboard cables makes that just so much worse since they don’t positively click in like standard 1/8th inch cables.
Personally, I think adding a 100 bucks and getting a Behringer Model D or a Behringer Neutron would be a much more viable/flexible and capable option...though you’d lose out on the builtin speaker and battery power....which (to me) are two of the coolest points of the Volca line.
You'd also lose out on the built in Reverb and sequencer. And it's a really cool sequencer in my opinion! Reverb is sweet too.
(I own the Neutron, when it comes to synthesizing it's super powerful, but you do need a Keystep to get the functionality this Volca has, so then it's around 420 euro's or around 400 usd I think.)
Whatever you pick, either one has a sound of it's own and a lot of bang for the buck. I'd love to own both.
Can you connect it to Folktek modules that use the same small patch cables without harm to either?
I know people have done it with bastl stuff, so maybe?
is it possible to have delay in the volca modular??
this is a killer : ]
Sounds gay, like your dad.
@@Joe11Blue dreaming of gays... must be hard bruh.. so sorry.
That's the first volca modular video where the sound doesn't sound like two robot cats having a fight
Ha! Good analogy!
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Does anyone know. The best way way to sync volca modular to a daw.
Did you find out already? Maybe via Korg SQ1 sequencer?
@@dawlessstrolling5306 that would probably be the best. I actually used a metronome into the sync to put it to a tempo
@@farhe12 nice, that works also? It must another voltage i guess?
I feel i’ve Watched to many video’s!
This volca is a bit of a blow. Love my volca kick and beats! Sounds like dog’s arse.
I just sold mine
I think I've watched this video like 10 times. Still feel stupid. lol. Here is my first night with the modular: th-cam.com/video/FJml3oKHMF0/w-d-xo.html
V. Modular is good... but it's reverb is boring... too much.
Cool, no greeting...
Are you even human!?🤦♂️👎
nice toy
leo Temet not bad for a toy
@@tColorsinspacerecordings nop,sure!!! euro toy :) sounds great low cost , and clock divider
leo Temet I’ll prob buyiy
@@tColorsinspacerecordings me to mate HAHAAH
If you own 1 guitar and 1 amp you can be a serious musician. But if you own a volca that has a thousand times the tonal variations possible and serious sequencing capabilities you own a toy because it's compact. I will never get gear snobs.
*_who the hell disliked this_*
Even a "Game and Watch" sound better...