Comparing The Teenage Engineering PO-33 KO! And Korg Volca Sample 2

Budget gear is great, and since I had both of these devices on hand, I thought it might be good to make a video comparing the two, as I could imagine someone conceivably trying to choose between them. Hopefully you find this video informative and helpful. Thanks for taking the time to check it out!
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[@SimpleHold]

Thanks for making this video! I’m not as familiar with the po-33 (I just have the original volca sample) so it’s nice to hear more about it in this comparison. I like the idea of sampling but I have yet to find the one that just “clicks” for me. It seems like the features I’d like to have aren’t found together in one device. The quest continues.

[@denimjosh]

My Volca Sample (v1) just came in so this video is pretty well timed.

[@tux4205]

You should have mentioned that the PO output is mono just like all other POs. It takes a stereo minijack but one channel is only for sending the sync. The Volca Sample 2 has a stereo output and this is very relevant to me as I like very much spatial sounds that move between left, centre and right...

[@karsinokuuni3208]

Nice to see you have your Bionicles just chilling on the table. Took me back.

[@faltadeenaro8231]

The exact video I needed, thanks dude!

[@LikelyLoops]

Very nice comparison! Expecting a PO-133 in the mail today. :) Looking forward to tinkering with it this weekend. Cool outro beat too!

[@the_washington_monument_am9714]

Thanks so much for this comprehensive breakdown. No doubt in my mind that the sample 3 is the right tool for me right now.

[@Two-Eyed_Boy]

Great topic right here! Thanks for doing this!

[@alexjasso5235]

Very helpful comparison. Thanks

[@iZno85]

Thanks, that's very helpful as I'm a beginner considering these two models. PO33 sounds like a lot of fun. Love your beats btw.

[@thesolajets9799]

good video ,thank you ,I've just got my hands on the korg sample and I'm having fun with it ,I play drums and just needed a new thing to inspire .My impression of the two wobbly eq knobs is that they are pretty good! really like the expression they easily provide .. they offer a different tactile feel to the other knobs an buttons and things .which helps give a rather nice eq its place in the box

[@whataniSoar]

Dammit... you made me want to dig out my Volcas! I have this channel and one called Volca-Vaniac. I just cook stuff up and record on that other channel.

[@generationallyadjacent4283]

The volca seems nice for the studio and the PO looks like a cool piece of kit to toss in your bag and pull it out on the move. Both seem pretty capable for a beginner like me thanks for the video :)

[@JosePereira-sv8mg]

Great job man! Very usefull

[@fireandwater345]

Nice review! Thanks

[@ildafons]

Very nice comparison...

[@jevogroni4829]

PO-33 effects are fun, too, but one thing I find very useful compared to the volca is that you can jack up the resonance on the filter.

[@benjaminwells619]

Great explainer 👍🏻

[@richardjames9976]

Yooo that's a sick Bionicle.

[@googlepigs7027]

Great comparison kid !