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.[1]
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[update].[2]
The range was initially launched in 2013 with the Volca Keys, Volca Beats and Volca Bass, all initially at £119.99 each.[3][1] These models all featured MIDI-in for external control,[4] as do most of the later releases with the exception of the Volca Modular.[5]
As of January 2024[update] the range includes:[2][6]
As of January 2024[update], the following models are no longer listed in the current lineup at the Korg Volca website.[2]
Ever since the launch of the Bass, Beats and Keys models in 2013, Korg's Volca range has become a byword for affordable and compact synths and drum machines.
Price £119.99 each (optional power adaptor approx £10) [..] A few years on [from the Monotron range] and Korg is back with its latest mini masterpieces, the Volcas.
Each of the [original three 2013 model] Volcas features MIDI-in
The Volca Modular [..] lacks the MIDI input found on other models.
volca keys [..] volca sample2
The next-gen volca fm is a powerful 6-voice, 6-Operator FM synthesizer with all 32 classic algorithms [..] perfectly reproduces the sound of the classic Yamaha DX7 [and] completely compatible with SYS-EX patches for the DX7 [image of synthesiser alongside text indicates simply "KORG volca fm" on top surface]
volca sample [..] a new generation
the Sample is the first Volca to get a direct version 2 follow-up. In actuality, this is more a subtle refinement of the original design, rather than a true fresh version.
3-voice polyphonic FM synthesizer [..] Its six operators and 32 algorithms provide complete compatibility
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