CarpetSnakes when humanity feels threatened people start to tune in to what they really like, which is good. A civilized society is one that maximizes access to the things people really like, things that are human nature. Turns out, there aren’t all that many civilized societies, however...
Even though I own almost none of the devices you demonstrate, nor do I aspire to, I so enjoy watching these videos. Each and every one is a piece of art!
wow, this is a great break down of the korg volca FM. I found one online for a decent price but really had no clue what it was or how it sounded. then I found your video and you pretty much gave me the confidence to purchase something I had never played before or heard live...so thanks.
I watched many Volca FM (often vs. Keys) videos to find the one that would click with me and I didn't find a satisfying video that'd showcase the FM presets and possibilities. Yours did and it sounds amazing ! Thanks, it helped me decide.
rss313 Get it. For the money nothing touches it. And this is coming from a DX7 FM fanatic. Just check my channel to see im for real. I bought one as soon as I saw you could manipulate the attack and decay without going into the menu. And something too many people are overlooking about this awesome little gem. THE UNISON MODE. Let me tell you my first experience with FM was the mark 2 DX7. And what makes it an amazing synth is the unison feature. All of a sudden we are talking PHATT. And strings sound as good as an analogue synth once you add chorus and unison to them. I will upload a series of demos from March to show how powerful this little box is. Using my 25 years of experience with the DX7. To show that essentially pound for pound Korg have brought forth the greatest synth ever to hit the market. To believe that you can be anywhere and program a killer FM sound on the Volca FM is an amazing thought.
thanks for the insight. i have 1001 other things on my gear list atm but running this thing through a roland SDX330 seems like it'd be a dream. i'll check out your channel, too.
rss313 Yes ive resisted everyother FM synth gadget, software until the VOLCA FM. Because of the magic UNISON and attack, decay knobs. I will eventually have 3 of these running with a good controller keyboard. And love knowing I can use it anywhere and have the power of FM at my fingertips.
coldwar1977 You can say that again. Just the drum and percussion sounds ive gotten out of this little gem are alot better than the volca beats model. I will upload a song demo soon to show them off.
i still come back to this video as it is such an excellent demo of the FM. I would love to see another made. Maybe if Korg put out an FM2 with a few more voices.
I keep coming here over and over again, the amazement never ceases. I don't know who you are, but you are a magician. May your tribe increase in bits and bytes.
Yes, more little synth and beatbox videos please! I'd love to see your take on the Pocket Operators, or Microgranny, or Bastl's stuff, or, or or or rororor.....
Wow, this is the best volca fm vid that I've seen, beautiful and helpful. How did you create that lovely warm distortion at the start? A seperate stomp box?
I already ordered one (used) but had I not yet, this would have SOLD me. I really appreciate yr humour. That you can pull it off with super/subtitles is todal bossanova, mang.
i wish all gear demos would be like that .. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT WAY U DID THIS ONE .. must be quite a lot of work, but it's just perfect .. if i'd do one, i would target to do it exactly like u did :)
That intro made me wonder whether I'd had one back when I recorded my song, "Lunatic". Guess they had the same sound in the soundbank for the MicroKorg 🤷♂️
Excited for mine to arrive in a week. Your video helped me decide to get it, it really shows a good Sampling of what it can do. Haha, Volca puns. Anyway, thank you!
I need this. Though I am basically a metal guy I just need this :) I've got all the Monotrons and having much fun with them. I know what my next toy will be :)
in case anyone wondering about tempo 10bpm-600bpm its under “global settings”, hold down “func” key while switching it on, its on key 5 (check your terrible manual) :P
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Thank you! The best demo for how to use the Volca FM that I have found so far...really inspiring =+)
/Is there no way to play two sequences at once on the korg fm? So, to really make some type of decent song I would need to buy another Korg Volca? Probably preferably the Volca Sample like here in your video or the Volca Beats. Because I am trying to make a simple 80s sounding hip-hop beat!! Any suggestions?
Hank Byerly check the manual, it describes how in there. I think it's hold function while turning on to access global settings. Then key 5 to access tempo full or restricted.
Knobs,I have a question. When you are in the menu and the volume parameter means something other than the volume (let's assume it's feedback) Is it going to change the feedback feedback by giving automation to the volume knob ???
just curious, can this device play in time signatures other than 4? is there a way to access lets say 15 subdivisions instead of 16? Or does the sequence kind of have to go through all 16 steps?
Diego Deras nah this is FM synthesis don't start with that, substractive is simpler and a lot more common. Monotribe can be nice, check the volca keys too, if you want polyphony
Nice demonstration! How is it able to slow down the tempo at 10bpm? Is it a software update i should do? The fixed slowest tempo goes down as good as 56bpm and the fastest at 240 but not 10 to 600. Thanks!
"Rather than love, than money, than fame... Give me Knobs" - Henry David Thoreau
My man
Yes.
Kinky
I love the knobs on a bozak mixer!!!!
"la di da di da slob on mi knob"
Remember that other Volca FM video we made? This one is better. Forget about that other one. There was never another one.
Knobs Imma hold you to that
What other one? ;~)
- There was never another one.
Is this Ingsoc?
These aren't the droids you're looking for... ;)
Knobs miss u other one:(
I need one of these despite not knowing it existed 7 and a half minutes ago
Have you got one? Thinking about buying a volca for so long now and cant decide
@@rillonautikum Don't wait. Life is too short. Music with Volca FM is great. Mine makes me happy every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carlos Saraiva that’s very important rn. I think without that outlet I’d be having a much harder time.
CarpetSnakes when humanity feels threatened people start to tune in to what they really like, which is good. A civilized society is one that maximizes access to the things people really like, things that are human nature. Turns out, there aren’t all that many civilized societies, however...
Thats pretty much how I ended up with Volca FM and a Bass, pretty cool rigs for sure, then they took me to Pocket Operators, they play nice together:)
Even though I own almost none of the devices you demonstrate, nor do I aspire to, I so enjoy watching these videos. Each and every one is a piece of art!
I love that you're doing synth stuff also.
The one I ordered is due to arrive in about 12 hours. It seems odd that I'm eagerly awaiting the end of my social life.
LOL!!! I feel you, man..!!!
Mine has just left the Hermes depot in South Wales. Could be days.....
How'd it go?
@@bitronicc1887 legend says that he is still in his basement......
..... With the volca fm
we can glean his answer by observing that he has not replied to us in 2 years - bless
Just bought one of these today, honestly one of the most fun pocket synths I've ever played with.
this has an insane range of timbres, hope to pick one up before they go out of production
wow, this is a great break down of the korg volca FM. I found one online for a decent price but really had no clue what it was or how it sounded. then I found your video and you pretty much gave me the confidence to purchase something I had never played before or heard live...so thanks.
I watched many Volca FM (often vs. Keys) videos to find the one that would click with me and I didn't find a satisfying video that'd showcase the FM presets and possibilities. Yours did and it sounds amazing !
Thanks, it helped me decide.
When I watch your videos I think you don't have the number of subscribers your content deserves, it is quite fantastic.
Love your taste in everything, by the way.
Thank you!
You like the taste of knobs
Amazing! Glad I finally ordered one two days ago. It is unbelievable what you are getting out of this wonderful little box :)
Knobs you are my favorite channel. Thank you for this.
You. You are such a wizard.
4:32 just about has me sold
rss313
Get it. For the money nothing touches it. And this is coming from a DX7 FM fanatic. Just check my channel to see im for real.
I bought one as soon as I saw you could manipulate the attack and decay without going into the menu. And something too many people are overlooking about this awesome little gem. THE UNISON MODE.
Let me tell you my first experience with FM was the mark 2 DX7. And what makes it an amazing synth is the unison feature. All of a sudden we are talking PHATT. And strings sound as good as an analogue synth once you add chorus and unison to them.
I will upload a series of demos from March to show how powerful this little box is. Using my 25 years of experience with the DX7. To show that essentially pound for pound Korg have brought forth the greatest synth ever to hit the market.
To believe that you can be anywhere and program a killer FM sound on the Volca FM is an amazing thought.
thanks for the insight. i have 1001 other things on my gear list atm but running this thing through a roland SDX330 seems like it'd be a dream. i'll check out your channel, too.
rss313
Yes ive resisted everyother FM synth gadget, software until the VOLCA FM. Because of the magic UNISON and attack, decay knobs. I will eventually have 3 of these running with a good controller keyboard. And love knowing I can use it anywhere and have the power of FM at my fingertips.
This entire demo is so cute
So small, yet so many possible sounds!!!!!
coldwar1977
You can say that again. Just the drum and percussion sounds ive gotten out of this little gem are alot better than the volca beats model. I will upload a song demo soon to show them off.
I'd still like to see that
Wow, this was such an excellently done video and kinda tempts me to get one even though I'm new to synthesis.
It's a cool device to get cracking with, if you're so inclined
hillarious choice of literature on the left
@7:21, such a Badalamenti moment.
What a wonderful synth, it's small and mighty.
i still come back to this video as it is such an excellent demo of the FM. I would love to see another made. Maybe if Korg put out an FM2 with a few more voices.
Sending this video to Santa
Yay, good idea
Olivia Searcy
Did you get it 😅
Lol made me laugh.
I keep coming here over and over again, the amazement never ceases. I don't know who you are, but you are a magician. May your tribe increase in bits and bytes.
Yes, more little synth and beatbox videos please! I'd love to see your take on the Pocket Operators, or Microgranny, or Bastl's stuff, or, or or or rororor.....
Us too. Let's see what we can do.
j Wolf : I agree !!!🐂💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
Best sounding synth for the money 💰 hands down.
I have zero experience but this little guy makes me so happy.
Everything about this video is just so aesthetically pleasing. Not sure why either.
I still love my volca fm, and beats.
I’ve been going crazy with the Volca sample 2 and I’m def adding this to the collection
Does the sample 2 have sounds for each key already or did you have to sync those over? to the device
Bought FM and there are a bit different sound programs(factory reset FM) as yours have in video. Did your's FM has upgrade?
Totally in awe. You know so much about these little critters.
One of the best VFM videos on here. Thanks for creating.
The first time in history a synth has been dubbed a “versatile little fridge magnet”.
what's the name of that drum machine that the FM is friends with?
I always thought that Thoreau was just playing with himself all that time in the woods. Now I know exactly what he was playing with. nice vid.
06:25 take my money
I heard that EP and I'm not joking. I just went to go buy one. That old tone was immediately the one I was looking for
Wow, this is the best volca fm vid that I've seen, beautiful and helpful. How did you create that lovely warm distortion at the start? A seperate stomp box?
Amazing youtuber without saying a word!!!
Best Video demo of the Volca Fm out there... Cheers guys x
Walden is a cool book
Beast of a Machine. ESSENTIAL !
First time buying something because of a knobs video, the beginning of a probably bad habit
FM is the only volca that actually looks tempting to me. Cool demo. I can barely read half of the text on my phone, though because it's so tiny
This is my favorite video out there for the FM.
Can't believe Thoreau's cabin design brought me here...
As in "civil disobedience" Thoreau? If so you have arrived at the right spot.
Man you know how to squeeze every last bit of juice and flavour out of the Korg
I already ordered one (used) but had I not yet, this would have SOLD me. I really appreciate yr humour. That you can pull it off with super/subtitles is todal bossanova, mang.
i wish all gear demos would be like that .. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT WAY U DID THIS ONE .. must be quite a lot of work, but it's just perfect .. if i'd do one, i would target to do it exactly like u did :)
I bought one, so happy to see that I have the same as Knobs and after a deception I plugged some new patches now I can't live with it
That intro made me wonder whether I'd had one back when I recorded my song, "Lunatic". Guess they had the same sound in the soundbank for the MicroKorg 🤷♂️
But... ah. Beautiful. Bravissimo. Love your Am.
Could you please tell us your process for recording? You have such clean sound and I often have issues with buzzing from the the headphone port.
Nice and stylish presentation! Made me want to try one!
Excited for mine to arrive in a week. Your video helped me decide to get it, it really shows a good Sampling of what it can do. Haha, Volca puns. Anyway, thank you!
This editing its just wow
I need this. Though I am basically a metal guy I just need this :) I've got all the Monotrons and having much fun with them. I know what my next toy will be :)
Just bought it, beautiful video man, cannot wait to unbox this 😊
Henry David Thoreau - Walden: Life in the woods
The book at the left, Great author Henry
I just really, really like your videos. I really like them. Thanks to you for them.
i had that same copy of walden. my friend tried to tear it in half and got p close tbf
The outro is beautiful
Wonderful video, great sounds and info. Thank you for not just playing the default sequences like everyone else.
in case anyone wondering about tempo 10bpm-600bpm
its under “global settings”, hold down “func” key while switching it on, its on key 5 (check your terrible manual) :P
Thank you! The best demo for how to use the Volca FM that I have found so far...really inspiring =+)
You're very welcome. Glad it got the gears turning.
I love this video so much. Also, I'm going to by a FM right now.
This is so great. Thank you.
Would love to see more synth vids like these on your channel, aside from the guitar pedals! :D
Great demo. Just ordered mine, thanks!
The first video was great,but this is greater =]
Is this all just the capability of the FM? Or is there any reverb or effects pedals your using also here?
No he is not using any external sound processing. You can believe me, I got one too.
Que buen estilo de vídeo!! Me encantó!!
Keep jamming positive vibration ❤💛💚
One of the best demos I've seen. Thanks!
Well this just jumped to the top of my shopping list with a bullet. Nice one.
I’m amazed at what the fm can do. More than that, amazed at how you present it. Kudos
This video made me buy this.
Bravo! Excellent presentation
Very good, interesting and beautyfull sounds, man ...
The best demo of volca fm!
Cool work!
/Is there no way to play two sequences at once on the korg fm? So, to really make some type of decent song I would need to buy another Korg Volca? Probably preferably the Volca Sample like here in your video or the Volca Beats. Because I am trying to make a simple 80s sounding hip-hop beat!! Any suggestions?
I like the Trentemoller melody at 1:35
Fantastic video production!
Hello, are these notes passing thru the SPN1001-DEV or they came out just from the Volca FM?
How did you get the tempo to ten? I could only get mine to 56
Hank Byerly check the manual, it describes how in there. I think it's hold function while turning on to access global settings. Then key 5 to access tempo full or restricted.
@@iesope201 Thanks! Record is save and play is exit without saving, it seems?
My volca fm’s bpm only goes from 56-240 bpm? How do I fix this?
nice demonstration of this amazing synth 👍🏻
Really struggling which one of the Volca series to get first.
What you end up getting?
Knobs,I have a question. When you are in the menu and the volume parameter means something other than the volume (let's assume it's feedback)
Is it going to change the feedback feedback by giving automation to the volume knob ???
Coziest video.
hey knobs. do you have patches other than the stock patches? if yes, where can I get them?
A desert rose is needed for a thousand nights of chase bliss and 50,00 meals per day
I’m getting an airy dreamy vibe from this. Looking to buy fm or keys. Are all these sounds coming solely from the fm?
just curious, can this device play in time signatures other than 4? is there a way to access lets say 15 subdivisions instead of 16? Or does the sequence kind of have to go through all 16 steps?
would you recommend this as a first hardware synth? I also see a korg monotribe for sale for around the same price locally
Diego Deras nah this is FM synthesis don't start with that, substractive is simpler and a lot more common. Monotribe can be nice, check the volca keys too, if you want polyphony
I keep watching this vid cause I’m so excited for mine to come
Me too
If Knobs reviews it, it's worth buying.
You could def release some of these jams. Very nostalgic sounds
Nice demonstration!
How is it able to slow down the tempo at 10bpm?
Is it a software update i should do?
The fixed slowest tempo goes down as good as 56bpm and the fastest at 240 but not 10 to 600.
Thanks!