@@kalpeshkpanchal hi, on the volca drum, in global settings, PAD 3 is on SYO hi ( sync output) and PAD 8 is on 1stp, ( 1 step between beats) On the S-1 the SYNC (accessed from the menu list) is on 1.
Hi, I can't seem to stop Volca Sample 2 from receiving midi start/stop... even when disabling Global Setting 7... Any ideas? It starts/stops in sync with every DAW when connected to my audio interface and it also does it when I connect it to my Korg monologue and start sequence on it...
I have just observed that if you have the global setting for Sync Input/Output Unit, set to "Once A Step", instead of the default "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable. If Input/output unit, is set to "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will not be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable. Am I the only one who has noticed this?
Ty so much bro but I think I deco need to get a rk002 midi cable so I can control all of volcas midi channels via beatstep or even via my circuit if choose to ;) thanks for your help bro I thought I’d imagined doing it on my circuit to control volca lol
Hi Andrew! I'm glad I was able to point you in the right direction. Make sure that the Circuit can handle the RK-002. The RK is powered via MIDI, and not every device has MIDI power on their MIDI OUT port. For example, it works fine with my PCR-500 but I cannot make it work with my MIDI router, as well as with one of my cheaper USB-MIDI interfaces. I think there is a list of tested and compatible hardware on the retrokits page, and their costumer support is decent. Cheers!
Hi Hans Karlsson. I think it could work via MIDI, if the Minilogue sends the "FA" and "FB" real-time messages when starting and stopping its internal sequencer, and if the setting in Step 7 is active. The only caveat is that it will launch both sequencers at the same time... also you might need to set the Midi channel on the Minilogue to something above 10, in orther to it not to trigger samples on the volca. I hope this helps. Cheers
Great tutorial! Do you know if there is any solution for the "sync resolution" on the Volca Beats? I syncing my Moog DFAM to it but the signal is going half-time. It would make sense to me that this could change with the right "sync resolution" setting (the DFAM has only 8 steps while the Volca Beats has 16)
Hello Gerrit. The volcas (all of them) use a 2 pulses per quarter note (2PPQ) sync signal. There isn't a way to change this (you can alter the polarity of the signal, but not the resolution. This means that the Volca will either play at double time or at half time, depending on whether you have a 1PPQ or a 4PPQ master clock, which are more commonly used resolutions. Indeed, Arturia has now started to include the option for 2PPQ in their hardware so that it would sync nicely with the volcas. Nevertheless, it is not too difficult to program a sync converter using an arduino, for example. I hope this helps. Cheers!
I never managed to get retrokits cable to work it would play in tempo with volca connected to circuit but when I press buttons on circuit nothing happens on volca I spoke to support on fb they showed me video I followed it but to no avail I’m getting peed off with it beginning to think wasn’t worth buying
@@AJC19811 MIDI-powered devices can be quite a pain... that is why I think I'd rather do an arduino-like box to process my MIDI (on the other hand, the use of opto-isolators with the arduino will provoque some latency... hopefully not much). ;) Cheers!
How do you upload firmware I want to reupload firmware as mine is playing up a bit I'd like to sort it myself before I try take it back as it's hassle to send back as then I have to wait for new one plus it will put me off buying another one lol
Hi Andrew Updating the firmware is a simple matter of playing the audio file with the firmware update to the Sync In port, but I think Korg does not recommend re-installing the firmware. What do you mean by "acting funny"? cheers
Hi mate. Do you have any videos about syncing a microkorg with a volca sample? I'd like the tempo of the microkorg's arpeggiator to dictate the drum patterns of the volca if that makes sense?
Hello Andy! That is a good question, and I might do a small video tutorial on the matter. But it is dead simple to do: Make sure that you have Step 6 with the LED on in the global options of the Volca. Then plug a MIDI cabl from the MicroKorg's MIIDI OUT to the Volca's MIDI IN. You'll need to set the MIDI channel of the MicroKorg to something above 10, so that the Volca will ignore all note and CC messages and obey only to the MIDI Clock. Additionally, you might want to turn off Step 7 (again in the Global menu of the Volca), to uncouple the play/stop button of the Volca with the Arp On/off of the mirokorg. I hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers!
Hi Andy! Make sure you have step 6 On (CL.Au), and Step 7 off (St.Of) after the volca is off for some time... I think the volca has some non-volatile memory for the settings, but it can be failing for some reason. Also, turn the MK and the volca on before plugin the MIDI cable to the Volca. I hope this helps. Cheers!
Good video. Just a tip. I have soldered a midi out cable from inside my volca. This midicable will transmit the Swing to Volca Bass in the correct tempo! You can find tutorials how do it. th-cam.com/video/Eb5wrl4n68U/w-d-xo.html
I have just observed that if you have the global setting for Sync Input/Output Unit, set to "Once A Step", instead of the default "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable. If Input/output unit, is set to "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will not be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable. Am I the only one who has noticed this?
@@TheScreamingFrog916 Thats very nice. But perhaps "Once a Step" is not available on the older Volcas (i think, but i am not sure) What units did you use for this?
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Thanks, I finally sorted the sync problems with the Roland S1 tweak with this, your a star.
Hi, could you please explain what setting in the global menu you changed for the volca to sync with s1. I am not able to fix it.
@@kalpeshkpanchal hi, on the volca drum, in global settings, PAD 3 is on SYO hi ( sync output) and PAD 8 is on 1stp, ( 1 step between beats) On the S-1 the SYNC (accessed from the menu list) is on 1.
@@niq6 thanks so much. I will try this.
Great stuff man! Thanks!
dude thanks so much I got swing working on the sq-1 from the sample thanks to this!!!!!
Hi what setting did you change or set in the global menu for the S1 to sync with Volca sample.
this was awesome!! love how you explain. more more!
Thank you, Mac.
Thank you for videos
Thanks for the video!
Siempre un Buen Trabajo !!!
Gracias, Auguto!
Great video
Hi, I can't seem to stop Volca Sample 2 from receiving midi start/stop... even when disabling Global Setting 7... Any ideas? It starts/stops in sync with every DAW when connected to my audio interface and it also does it when I connect it to my Korg monologue and start sequence on it...
Good tutorial! Thx!
Thank you! :)
I have just observed that if you have the global setting for Sync Input/Output Unit, set to "Once A Step", instead of the default "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable.
If Input/output unit, is set to "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will not be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable.
Am I the only one who has noticed this?
I have the Volca Drum, and Volca Sample 2
Ty so much bro but I think I deco need to get a rk002 midi cable so I can control all of volcas midi channels via beatstep or even via my circuit if choose to ;) thanks for your help bro I thought I’d imagined doing it on my circuit to control volca lol
Hi Andrew! I'm glad I was able to point you in the right direction. Make sure that the Circuit can handle the RK-002. The RK is powered via MIDI, and not every device has MIDI power on their MIDI OUT port. For example, it works fine with my PCR-500 but I cannot make it work with my MIDI router, as well as with one of my cheaper USB-MIDI interfaces. I think there is a list of tested and compatible hardware on the retrokits page, and their costumer support is decent.
Cheers!
I think it does but I’m clueless when comes to midi lol
Hi. If i want to start/stop sequenser om Volca sampel from my korg Minilouge Xd would that work?
Hi Hans Karlsson.
I think it could work via MIDI, if the Minilogue sends the "FA" and "FB" real-time messages when starting and stopping its internal sequencer, and if the setting in Step 7 is active. The only caveat is that it will launch both sequencers at the same time... also you might need to set the Midi channel on the Minilogue to something above 10, in orther to it not to trigger samples on the volca.
I hope this helps.
Cheers
@@Philipplus sometimes I find the answer to my question in the comment section lol. Thank you both.
Hello how do I sync volca sample to mpx8
Great tutorial! Do you know if there is any solution for the "sync resolution" on the Volca Beats? I syncing my Moog DFAM to it but the signal is going half-time. It would make sense to me that this could change with the right "sync resolution" setting (the DFAM has only 8 steps while the Volca Beats has 16)
Hello Gerrit.
The volcas (all of them) use a 2 pulses per quarter note (2PPQ) sync signal. There isn't a way to change this (you can alter the polarity of the signal, but not the resolution. This means that the Volca will either play at double time or at half time, depending on whether you have a 1PPQ or a 4PPQ master clock, which are more commonly used resolutions. Indeed, Arturia has now started to include the option for 2PPQ in their hardware so that it would sync nicely with the volcas. Nevertheless, it is not too difficult to program a sync converter using an arduino, for example.
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
I never managed to get retrokits cable to work it would play in tempo with volca connected to circuit but when I press buttons on circuit nothing happens on volca I spoke to support on fb they showed me video I followed it but to no avail I’m getting peed off with it beginning to think wasn’t worth buying
Hi Andrew.
I'm sorry that is happening to you. Have you tried to contact Retrokits directly?
Cheers!
I sorted it out since but had to send cable back as it somehow got fried I dunno how but the developer sending me a replacement cable
@@AJC19811 MIDI-powered devices can be quite a pain... that is why I think I'd rather do an arduino-like box to process my MIDI (on the other hand, the use of opto-isolators with the arduino will provoque some latency... hopefully not much). ;)
Cheers!
I dunno much bout Arduino bro I think would be complicated for me lol
How do you upload firmware I want to reupload firmware as mine is playing up a bit I'd like to sort it myself before I try take it back as it's hassle to send back as then I have to wait for new one plus it will put me off buying another one lol
Hi Andrew
Updating the firmware is a simple matter of playing the audio file with the firmware update to the Sync In port, but I think Korg does not recommend re-installing the firmware. What do you mean by "acting funny"?
cheers
Hi mate. Do you have any videos about syncing a microkorg with a volca sample? I'd like the tempo of the microkorg's arpeggiator to dictate the drum patterns of the volca if that makes sense?
Hello Andy!
That is a good question, and I might do a small video tutorial on the matter. But it is dead simple to do: Make sure that you have Step 6 with the LED on in the global options of the Volca. Then plug a MIDI cabl from the MicroKorg's MIIDI OUT to the Volca's MIDI IN. You'll need to set the MIDI channel of the MicroKorg to something above 10, so that the Volca will ignore all note and CC messages and obey only to the MIDI Clock.
Additionally, you might want to turn off Step 7 (again in the Global menu of the Volca), to uncouple the play/stop button of the Volca with the Arp On/off of the mirokorg.
I hope this helps.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Cheers!
@@Philipplus Thanks for this. It worked perfectly last night, but now it won't sync at all! Nothing seems to have changed!
Hi Andy!
Make sure you have step 6 On (CL.Au), and Step 7 off (St.Of) after the volca is off for some time... I think the volca has some non-volatile memory for the settings, but it can be failing for some reason. Also, turn the MK and the volca on before plugin the MIDI cable to the Volca.
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
What midi command number is the tempo?
Hi Max,
There isn't a specific MIDI command number for tempo. The MIDI Clock is passed as a periodical F8 message.
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
Good video. Just a tip. I have soldered a midi out cable from inside my volca. This midicable will transmit the Swing to Volca Bass in the correct tempo! You can find tutorials how do it. th-cam.com/video/Eb5wrl4n68U/w-d-xo.html
I have just observed that if you have the global setting for Sync Input/Output Unit, set to "Once A Step", instead of the default "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable.
If Input/output unit, is set to "Once Every Two Steps", the swing adjustment will not be transmited/recieved over the Sync in/out cable.
Am I the only one who has noticed this?
@@TheScreamingFrog916 Thats very nice. But perhaps "Once a Step" is not available on the older Volcas (i think, but i am not sure) What units did you use for this?
@@ericpilkington6298 I have the Volca Drum, and Volca Sample 2.