BOOcast - Synth of The Month: Korg Volca Keys

This segment comes from BOOcast #26 (bit.ly/boocast26). BOOcast is a monthly livestream about being in a DIY synthpop band. We answer your questions, play songs, meet guests, talk synths and share stories.
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[@apriltoronto5254]

Hi there! Cool overview of the volca keys! Love it. The "llttle lights" in there are the signal for the machine self-tuning its oscillators, constantly. So, the 3 oscillators are most of the time in-sync esp. when the machine is being on for more then 10 minutes or so.

[@BOOelectric]

Oh wow! Thank you for clearing that up! One more mystery solved! :)

[@kaitlyn__L]

Glad Synth of the Month is back ✨ I've not seen such an in-depth exploration of this little Volca's filter, that's not half bad! The envelope re-trigger thing is bugging me though.

[@BOOelectric]

Thank you! There's no way around the retriggering in paraphonic mode unfortunately, just gotta incorporate the limitation somehow! :)

[@MonsieurC64]

I wish Korg had added a transpose function (for sequences).

[@BOOelectric]

That would be amazing wouldn't it. A transformational improvement, in fact. Surely it can be done?

[@dianamiino7391]

The vk is absolutely my favourite synthesizer. So minimalist, yet so versatile, I own 4 synthesizers but this one is simply my beloved Volca Keys ❤

[@BOOelectric]

Couldn't agree more!

[@InkyDaCaT]

Gotta love the volca keys! Sits in with all my 'proper' synths. Love it doing a bitta bass😁

[@BOOelectric]

Gotta love the tiny buggers!

[@analoguemechanic5801]

Really insightful demo Chris.

[@BOOelectric]

This means a lot coming from a man with SIX Volca modulars! Thank you!

[@ThePointingArrows]

Love my volcas. Can’t imagine sitting down on my couch without at least one of them.

[@DaraM73]

If only Korg could make a tiny sized set of hands, too.

[@BOOelectric]

Indeed.

[@MemoryDealerr]

Try using it with a distortion pedal!!🔥🔥

[@BOOelectric]

Challenge accepted!

[@dianamiino7391]

Try it with a zoom ms70cdr too. It ROCKS!!!!!!! 👍

[@dr.feelicks2051]

Duty now✌️⚛️

[@BOOelectric]

Well spotted! I'm sure the DEVO corporate anthem has never been so poorly played!

[@SonicVibe]

Only have the samples but this would be the next one I got