Basic Sequencing Techniques for the Korg Volca Keys

A short video to show you how you can make a set of simple sequences to create some great sound on the Volca Keys. Of course this may also be applied to other similar sequencers.

[@dianamiino7391]

This tutorial is excellent. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us ❤

[@Seoras111]

No problem @dianamiino7391. Hope to do some more of this on my channel soon!

[@Texmeex]

Awesome

[@Mahenounet]

Hi ! Thanks a lot for the tutorial, definitely helps ! I have the feeling the sound of the Volca Keys is warmer / fuller than my Minifreak's.... ?! Did you manage to get close to its sound with your Microfreak ? Which oscillator type woulf you recommend ? Cheers :)

[@matsewunderlich]

one of best tutorials for volca keys 😃👍

[@DiegoDeMarcoSandA]

good job, i subscribe to your channel, thanks for sharing.

[@sylvainstjean3763]

Hi, thx for sharing this video. When I try to make the similary short base sound, in record it subtain to long even if its cleary short when i press?? I try playing with the VCO VCF LFO and EG but I got same result :( anyone know what can cause a long press when record ?

[@neilbrophy1826]

I have the same issue. Did you find out how to get the short notes?

[@SeanBrunke]

Turn on FLUX

[@jchristmann]

Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@rodfountain1810]

This has helped me out loads. Thanks mate.

[@AntaresWaveLab79]

Thanks for your explanation 👍😎 received my keys today ... 👍😊

[@Katosnakes]

this is great work, thanks for your help.

[@zerobeat2020]

A pleasure. Hope to be working on some more videos like this (and better quality). Stay tuned!

[@meilstone]

You can switch on tempo delay so it automatically syncs to your tempo. I find the delay very basic but also nice because it adds some bit reduction which makes the sound breathe, even at a very low feedback setting. This is an incredible little box full of surprises.

[@ARGENTUM-TECHNO]

excellent video, very clear and simple explanation, thanks!!

[@Oakoh]

Really useful. Thanks for this masterclass.

[@zerobeat2020]

No problem, glad I was able to help.

[@ParranoviaSynthMark]

A really brilliant tutorial. Very useful. Thanks

[@zerobeat2020]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

[@vincemclugisch5992]

Thank you so much for the tutorial! Is it possible though to record that swith between sequence 1 and 2 on memory port 3 for example, so you wouldn't have to do it manually?

[@amylou7991]

Easily the best video I've seen about this synth. Subscribed!!!

[@zerobeat2020]

Hi @amylou7991, glad it was helpful. Perhaps time I should upload some more videos like these 🙂

[@amylou7991]

@zerobeat2020 Yes please! To be honest I've had my Volca Keys for years but never really got to grips with it. I'm a guitarist really but I love synths too but after trying to figure things out on the Volca, it's just so easy to go back to guitar.

[@zerobeat2020]

@@amylou7991The Volca Keys was my first hardware synth after many years of not playing much at all. It is a remarkable little instrument and I am sure you will start using it sooner or later!

[@lukemakayabu4369]

thank you for the guidance, I'm struggling to record pad sequences, please help?

[@80Jay71]

When desperate for step-recording I use Active Step to isolate the step I want to affect. Then I just move the active step to the next position. Repeat until unnecessary. :)

[@huguespérocheau]

Hi, you spoke about a Workshop at the beginning of this tuto you‘ve done before … is it possible to have the link of the video please ? 😊

[@davefave4351]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial. I've just picked up a 'Keys' (and an 'FM') - ain't they a lot of fun!?

[@boneratstudio]

Thank you, this has been very helpful, I subscribed ,all the best, keep ‘em coming

[@markbooth140]

Nice clear demonstration. I’ve subscribed

[@FindingSpeed]

Liked and subscribed! Great video. Amazing accent. Have you spent time in the north of England / Scotland?

[@zerobeat2020]

I have lived in the North of Scotland for about 30 years now 🙂

[@jamesbessant9290]

Lovely short guide, thank you.

[@thyAbe]

I learnt a lot watching this video. Thank you!

[@hackedminds]

Thanks, great tutorial!

[@jasontovey8635]

Great tutorial 👍👍👍

[@consequenciasinimaginaveis6901]

The exenple on the tutorial is better than the most synth wave tracks! Great video tutorial!

[@zerobeat2020]

Thanks so much for your feedback. Hoping soon to start making more of these!

[@jeandeau]

Really good! Thanks!

[@robertbenson6121]

Very good thanks

[@loloalcazar247]

Muchas gracias. Magnifico video

[@MrCoyoteculler]

Very nice, good instruction!

[@dabblesonguitar6752]

Goede tutorial 👍

[@kierandiamond7990]

Loads of great tips within this, thank you!

[@zerobeat2020]

Not a problem, glad you found it useful 😃

[@freekolo33]

thanks man!!!

[@lospollosdelhuevos6598]

Thank you for sharing , these are great ideas!

[@zerobeat2020]

Glad you find them useful!

[@doctorlemon7844]

Gracias x el tutorial el mejor de youtube. ❤

[@Seoras111]

Encantado de que te haya gustado

[@trichtersky]

Bardzo dziękuję za ten poradnik.

[@Seoras111]

Bardzo doceniane

[@markuskalt6489]

MIDI

[@Seoras111]

Yes, you can certainly use a separate MIDI sequencer to record a sequence on the Keys, but not sure what the point would be other than being able to use then use the keys its own and recall the sequences from memory.