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Korg Volca

The Korg Volca is a musical instrument. It dates back to 2013. Listen to 5 recordings and learn how it makes its sound.

Listen to the Korg Volca

Korg Volca fm 2 - Modulator Carrier LFO adjust Demo
0:35
Korg Volca fm 2 - Arpeggiator Demo
0:31
Korg Volca fm 2 - Chorus Effect Demo
0:29
Korg Volca fm 2 - Algorithm adjust Demo
1:01
Korg Volca Keys polyphonic behaviour (faked simulation)
0:09

Tip: press play to see the sound's live frequency spectrum in blue over the waveform.

From Wikipedia

Korg Volca (stylised as volca) is a series of electronic musical instruments and accessories released by the Japanese manufacturer Korg. The various units in the range are noted for their inexpensive price and compact dimensions.

The series bridges both digital and analogue synthesis; synthesisers and drum machines, with many different types of noise generation represented in the 10 models available as of January 2024.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Korg Volca sound like?

Listen to 5 recordings on this page.

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