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Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer

Compact Sample Sequencer with 100 Onboard Sounds, Extensive Onboard Control, Step Sequencing, Automation, Reverb, Swing, Sync I/O, and USB/MIDI
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Killer Sample Sequencer for Modern Synth Rigs

Expanded with double the memory, new sequencer functions, and USB for computer connectivity and sample management, the Korg Volca Sample 2 delivers the fun and freedom of an old-school sample sequencer in a format that’s perfect for modern electronic musicians and modular synth rigs. It comes loaded with 100 killer samples that you can tweak, sequence, and automate all on the fly, with cool functions such as reverse, swing, and reverb to keep things interesting. A custom iOS app lets you capture and upload your own samples, and Korg’s sync I/O let you combine the Volca Sample 2 with your other Volca and Electribe gear. If you’re inspired by turning found sounds into music, you’ll love what you can do with the Korg Volca Sample 2.

Top-level controls make sample tweaking easy

One thing the synth nuts here at Sweetwater really love about the whole Volca series is how simple these gadgets are, and the Volca Sample 2 is no exception. Few samplers give you the kind of hands-on control over your sound as the Volca Sample 2, whose matrix of step-programmable parameters includes four sample knobs, four pitch knobs, and four amp knobs. Want to pitch down that clap? Twist a knob. Want to draw out the decay? Twist another knob. How about shifting the starting point? You get the idea. With all of these controls at your fingertips, dialing in the sound you want is incredibly fast and freakishly easy.

Simple sequencing delivers sophisticated results

One look at the Volca Sample 2, and you already know it’s set up to handle step sequencing like a champ, but that’s far from the extent of this clever little sample player’s programable nature. While programming each parameter step-by-step may be your style, its motion sequence real-time parameter recording makes automating 11 aspects of your samples in real time a breeze. Pattern chaining allows you to craft longer sequences, and a Start Delay function allows you to delay the timing of any part to create groove and swing variations.

AudioPocket iOS app lets you capture samples anywhere

Korg bills the Volca Sample 2 as a sample sequencer, but if you have an iOS device handy, then you can easily turn it into a full fledged sampler via the AudioPocket iOS app. With AudioPocket, you can load samples from your computer via iTunes or record new samples directly to your iOS device, where you can prep them and upload them to your Volca Sample 2 (check out the video on this page). And because the Volca Sample 2 is equipped with a USB port, you can also transfer samples and manage your library directly from your desktop or laptop computer.

Korg Volca Sample 2 Compact Sample Sequencer Features:

  • An intuitive and powerful compact sample sequencer module
  • USB port for transferring samples and managing your library via computer
  • Loaded with easy-to-access controls that make tweaking samples fun
  • Flexible step sequencer lets you create patterns and chain them into songs
  • Motion sequencer records and plays back automation for up to 11 parameters
  • Add classic shuffle with the Swing function to create more interesting grooves
  • Sculpt samples with the Analog Isolator and the onboard reverb effect
  • Record, manage, and download samples from dedicated AudioPocket iOS app
  • Sync I/O and MIDI in offer easy compatibility with other Korg gear and DAWs
  • Compact size and built-in speaker add extreme portability
  • Operates on 6 x AA batteries or KA-350 power adapter (not included)

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Sampler with Sequencer
  • Internal Sound Engine: PCM Sampler
  • Pads: 16 x Step Buttons
  • Presets: 150 x Presets, 50 x Empty Slots
  • Polyphony: 8 Notes
  • Sequencer: 16-step, 16 x Patterns (10 are factory preset), Pattern Chain Mode, 2 x Step Jump Modes
  • Sampling: 8MB Sample Memory Size (130 seconds)
  • Effects: Reverb
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • MIDI I/O: In
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/8" (sync in/sample data transfer), 1 x 1/8" (sync out)
  • USB: 1 x Micro-B
  • Software: Volca Sample Librarian
  • Power Source: 6 x AA Batteries / 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Height: 1.77"
  • Width: 7.60"
  • Depth: 4.53"
  • Weight: 0.82 lbs. (without batteries)
  • Manufacturer Part Number: VOLCASAMPLE2

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Rated 5/5

Did I need it, NO, Did I want it.... YES!

Ok, here's my deal. I'm a long time retired Recording Engineer, Recording Studio Owner, Drummer, Synth Owner and Programmer since 1972. After being away from it for so many years, I recently decided to build a nice small Music/Sound Production Workstation Studio in our home's Music Room. I began this in January 2022 starting out small but it has really grown over the past 18 months. OK, for me Synthesizers are an addiction, especially now, that so many lower cost, quality options are available like never before.

I already own the Korg Volca FM 2, mainly because of it's Yamaha DX7 Heritage and the ability to not only download and install all of the Original DX7 sounds but also the slew of other available presets and it''s small form factor.

I've been looking at the Volca Samples for a while and when I saw that the Volca Sample now had version 2 with a USB Interface and complimentary Sample Librarian to let me manage the samples and patterns loaded on the Volca Sample2 I was intrigued.
Did I need one, NO, did I want one, well yes, so it was an impulse purchase. Was it worth it YES!

Very simply stated, it's just a fun machine, full of features, quality sounds and a blast to program and just play with. The overall build quality and sound on all of the Korg Volcas is decent, especially for the low cost, (I'm not carrying it around all over the place, it just sits nicely on a stand on my workstation). There's just so much this little Sample Box/Sequencer can do. It's fairly straightforward to program and if you need some help there are a few very good Videos out there on YouTube. It's a great addition to my "Synth Arsenal"
Music background: Drummer, Retired Recording Engineer, Studio Owner and Synthesizer Programmer since 1972
Rated 5/5

Fun machine

Yes it's the fun machine.
Rated 5/5

Great first volca

Probably the most versatile of the volcas, great for first dive. the addition of the USB port makes sampling easy.
Rated 5/5

Soooo good.

Great samples and sounds great the second you turn it on. I haven't uploaded any new samples yet, but it's so nice to quickly change and modify each sample. I love this thing.
Music background: Noise Maker™
Rated 5/5

Fantastic

I seriously love this machine just get it if ya thinking
Music background: Beat maker
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