Volca Sample Vs Volca Sample 2 (Which one is the Winner!?)

[@lundsweden]

The USB port is enough reason to buy the sample 2 IMO

[@ymelfilm]

does it mean nonead USB host, and I can connect my nektar controller to it easily?

[@lundsweden]

@@ymelfilm Unfortunately no, the micro USB is just for sample transfer.

[@ymelfilm]

@@lundsweden oh, so I can go with any other volca. Moreover, I read the the sample intake goes through the in-out connectors.

[@grunntalll]

that deep house jam was sweet!

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks!!

[@joet4774]

Absolute banger at the end

[@t55a2]

OG one every time: I put an 808, 707 (sorry, 909) and DMX drum kits on 3 of the pattern slots, leave the other 7 for making loops and other nonsense. If you think about it, this is the only really ‘original’ Volca, the rest just recreate extant things.

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks for the comment! :)

[@johnrodriguez5872]

You think a volca sample would be good as a drum machine to record demos with ? I plan to load in old kits like a cr 78 and a linn to use as backing beats on cassettes

[@t55a2]

@@johnrodriguez5872 Probably, no reason why it shouldn’t be good

[@lundsweden]

It's a sampler, yet it's original? Huh? Plenty of influences in this device from the 808 style programming interface to the SP1200.

[@t55a2]

@@lundsweden Neither of which were made by Korg, tbf

[@t55a2]

The reverb is the only thing I don’t like much, but I did change tempo to 10-600bpm. 12pm is pretty nice (12bpm, even)

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Nice!

[@Mr.Tubster]

Goodn Adam, this was a fantastic journey through the Samples 1+2 🙂 We will see us soon, bye 🙂

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks! See you soon! 👍

[@BPEMETO]

Amazing video, man! : ) Thanks!

[@playbookshowme484]

Korg better pay you gud, this needs to done more exactly this way!

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Nope... no payment from korg.

[@user-jv4mh6lu4i]

Adam, thank you so much for the guide for korg sample, thanks to you I learned about the song mode! Do you have any plans to make a guide for loading long loops, for example, in the style of jungle or drum and bass?

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks! Yes, next deep dive episode will actually be on drum n bass!

[@sad_prom]

lovely walk through here, thank you

[@Rem1Xlv]

thx for "song mode" on volca2, did not know about it :)

[@mastercraft5798]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@dj_0xCD]

Been waiting this so long‼️🤘 Doubled memory and USB seems great, but you could also upgrade your OG Volca Sampler's firmware to Pagen firmware😁 Then both machines could have their strengths👍

[@dj_0xCD]

Plus, I didn't know you can sing like David Gehan, Awesome🤘🤩

[@AdamVoxMusic]

@@dj_0xCD Cool! I actually tried to sound like David from DM! 🤩

[@ManyattaYokatta]

Yes, I think it is definitely worth to install the Pajen firmware. I have the Volca S1 with Pajen, Vosyr and Da Sunlounge vol 2 and now it is way better than the factory one.

[@bethredmondwalsh2008]

Good demo very clear and not at all hard to follow.

[@fdgori]

Adam ! Can you share the samples of the fm and the Volca beat ??? Thank you so much !

[@Anglewaterstreatment]

Could this sampler help me get drum noises same as the band called provoker

[@pfaprado]

That 80s jam was good! haha

[@gixerags750]

Hi m8, using quality cables into a decent mixing desk eg Mackie VLZ ,are the Volcas audio outputs quality good enough for a final mix down into a DAW ?? Would be great if you could do a video on getting the best audio quality out of a Korg Volca , ie , audio leads , rf chokes to minimise noise etc... CHEERS.

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Great suggestion! I'll put it on the future episodes list.

[@erikavery1105]

Can you a Comparison video between the OG FM and the FM2?

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Yes, would like to, but do not have the Volca FM2 yet.

[@Shawndoh]

Excellent informative ty

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks!

[@Sebodrums]

Thanks for this precious review! So you confirm that the Pajen firmware works on the Sample 2 ? Apparently Noone has ever tried! LOL

[@AdamVoxMusic]

No, sorry. Unfortunately Pajen firmware does not work with sample 2, only with sample 1...

[@DJ-bq8ng]

Feels like reason enough to stay with the 1st.

[@hrnekbezucha]

Great video! Is it possible to also update firmware on sample 2 with the audio instead of usb?

[@AdamVoxMusic]

I havn't tried it, but I do not think it will work...

[@wolfrobots118]

That was a very good video.

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks! 😊

[@FredF78]

Not sure I got that but at 20:22 are you saying that the Paien firmware now works for the Volca Sample NG too?

[@AdamVoxMusic]

No, unfortunately Pajen firmware is only for Volca Sample original. Not working on Sample NG. Sorry I was a bit unclear on that in the end of the video.

[@VideoJunkXXL]

Wish there were a big sample2... More Samples, more options

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Also some limitations are good for creativity! ;)

[@VideoJunkXXL]

@@AdamVoxMusic i know. But need to Backup Mine to start some new stuff because of their limitations

[@AdamVoxMusic]

@@VideoJunkXXLI see. sample2 you can backup with the librarian software. Sample OG is however a bit harder... so yes, maybe there is a need for a volca pro series in the future!

[@rorz999]

​@@VideoJunkXXLyou should get the Pioneer Toraiz SP-16. It's like a Volca Sample on steroids

[@jamesboltz]

how do we all feel about the pocket operaters?

[@dillipphunbar7924]

well done!

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks! 😊

[@freezerman5871]

Thank you for the deep dive. I do have a maybe stupid question, but can you clear the stock sample and replace them with your own?

[@AdamVoxMusic]

O yes you can. And if you regret it, you can restore the factory samples again.

[@Haymenameisbill]

the Pajen FW do work on the VS2 ??

[@AdamVoxMusic]

No, Pajen only works on Volca Sample Classic. Sorry for being unclear about that in the video.

[@kaleberibeiro602]

What kind of features do you think is missing or if you have any idea of what feature would be great to implement in a sampler?

[@kaleberibeiro602]

Anyone is free to comment, any ideas would be a great help

[@AdamVoxMusic]

What I really miss in the volca sample and sample 2 is the rec-in! It would be cool if I could just connect and record a loop directly into the volca sample, without having to use the phone or a computer.

[@kaleberibeiro602]

@@AdamVoxMusic Ty for the reply , one of the best channels in the KZbin 🙏

[@4nna5]

Just got ahold of the Sample2 myself and learning how to integrate it into my current setup (Electribe MX and TD3) and this was super helpful! I don't suppose you have any recommendations for a mixer or interface that would work with all 3 machines? Awesome t-shirt btw

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Thanks for the comment! I use a regular analog mixer when I record my volcas. What is important to have to ensure a good mix is that you have individual volume, equalizer and pan for each channel. Also it is very valuable to be able to add fx, e.g. reverb and delay, so best is to get a mixer with build in fx, so you do not have to buy a extra fx unit later. If you do not have a good sound card yet, you should also consider a mixer with build in sound card, that you can connect to your computer via USB. I do not want to give any recommendations, but an example of a mixer could be Uli's: Behringer Xenyx X1204 USB.

[@4nna5]

@@AdamVoxMusic thank you very much for replying! I've had other people recommend the Xenyx 1202 so that seems like a great shout c:

[@KurtLorenz]

❤❤❤

[@Haymenameisbill]

CAAT 😍

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Well noted! :)

[@DJ_Cthulhu]

The original sample is the winner for me, I don't use Mac or Windows 😂

[@AdamVoxMusic]

Then the OG Sample is for you! ;)

[@synthesizerhome2041]

With the VCS3 you couldn't sample.