Volca Drum Techno Session 2

[@talktodavid123]

I had no idea you could do so much with the Volca Drum!

[@ChadAndRelease]

For real! I want to get one. I could get a lot done with it

[@godismen]

mate, I just started looking to see how good these volca machines could really get and instead now I'm just raving to your volca drum sessions in my bedroom. Your music is absolutely beastly. Keep doing these seesions my man.

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you for inspiring me back Alan. I've been down and out a bit since Covid happened and will try to pick up again.

[@AdamFrank-v9g]

Producing is much more fun making than jamming out to.

[@AveMcree]

Dude, you are an absolute techno monster! Great video!

[@CaseWoo]

LOL thanks Ave Mcree.

[@oomingmakroo]

I pretty much lost it when you had the guts to randomize the synth patch at 6:30! And then you kept doing it and making it work! Nice! 😎 The VDrum is such deep little box.

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you oomingmakroo! :)

[@roz3nrahman]

Alright u convinced me. I’m buying this asap!

[@didierjoomun]

Great vibe ! I put it in the background and at some point, I thought it was a song playing on spotify !

[@CaseWoo]

Thanks Didier! :D

[@vicareyous3019]

Love how you start off with (seemingly) little or nothing and advance immediately into groove. Keep this up!

[@CaseWoo]

Thanks ViCareyous!

[@DaveDaves]

Really cool angle on the vDrum, visually, looks smashin! good sonics too of course

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you Dave.

[@Ziqohth]

its great to see the volcas still going around, and getting advertised!

[@marcsouciepiano7772]

This is awe inspiring!

[@va941]

Oh my, this seems to be a must buy...still going to wait for the Drumloque before pulling the trigger on this

[@irresolutemute129]

Whats the drumloque?

[@CaseWoo]

Did you get the Drumlogue? How is it?

[@martinjarmara8637]

probably the best set I heard from single Volca;) Thanks man

[@andrep.3267]

This is by far the best i ever have seen on one of this little beasts!!! Just decided i need a Volca Drum 😍

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you Andre! :D

[@lukkuoi]

This is brilliant. Just got one so it's great to see how much can be done with it.

[@zonkz6947]

Been looking to buy my first standalone drum machine and the volca drum was in my sights - but seeing your techno jam vids with it have officially sold me. Absolutely heinous beat production on the fly mate

[@Matt_Regan]

Thanks for the excellent video. I really like the angle so we can see exactly what you're doing. Also, fantastic beats!

[@CaseWoo]

Thanks Matt.

[@jevogroni4829]

good use of send, in the beginning.

[@jdrukman]

This is amazing. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

[@3Quils72]

Welp, I guess I now know what my next Volca is gonna be!! This is absolutely amazing work !!

[@CaseWoo]

Thanks Justin.

[@wilddagga8268]

incredible ! top of the top

[@addisonboling4791]

Mine should be in the mail tomorrow. My excitement knows no bounds. Great stuff man!

[@CaseWoo]

Excited for you!

[@tompoynton]

Got one coming next week too, can’t wait!

[@addisonboling4791]

@@tompoynton the thing is a beast of a little machine. frustrating AND fun.

[@advaita1652]

I almost put mine up for sale. So glad I didn’t

[@RogerioCRibeiro]

2 months later I feel the same thrill

[@craigredford4391]

This is niiiice! Like most folk I've been 50/50 on this unit but I see it's just down to how the individual plays it. I think I'm decided!

[@helixrider]

Nice vibe you‘re getting fron this little beast! 🔥🔥

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you Michael!

[@BuellStreetBlaster]

Incredible. Inspired me to order one for myself.

[@synthetic_paul]

Absolutely killer.

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Graaaaande,top.cool

[@daymonmarek946]

Impressive. Most Impressive

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you Daymon.

[@PedroTheMadman716]

LOVE IT!!!

[@heathbrady8510]

Musicians and home producers undoubtedly the hardest hit by the strains on mental health that these lockdowns have brought . Me too. I hope you are doing okay. I’m from Melbourne and gigs are just starting again after a year and a half. Lots of performance groups have quit, lots of venues have closed. Lots of network have moved away from the city to pursue a different kind of life . And we have lost people by their own hand , some who seemed to be the strong ones. Eat well, sleep well , avoid over indulging and continue to express yourself. These are the key ways to keep yourself in the game. Great jam. I really want a Volca drum because of you.

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you for your kind comments although my reply is 2 years late. Just saw this. I wish you all the best too. Take care and have fun with your gear.

[@heathbrady8510]

@@CaseWoo I got one! Thanks for the reply. Never too late

[@MichaMachine-Synths]

Volca Groove 🦾🤖🎛️ Drum 🎉 best Sounds Ever 🎚️🔈🔉🔊🔊🔊💯🙃

[@thomasedwards8311]

Just bought one this jam sold me damn

[@DJBryanDavid]

Sick!!!! All the Volca''s are limited as to what they can do but that doesn't mean they can't produce some wicked tunes. If tyhis isn't proof I dunno what is....I love it!!! Can't wait to explore your Bandcamp :)

[@pearlharbor3666]

Gutes Ding!! Clubpotential!

[@theeridian9845]

Great videos. Followed on SC!

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you The Eridian.

[@xgskrillax]

Bro I hope Korg is paying you theyve sold so many of these because of you :D

[@torres.77]

Just 🔥🔥🔥 should I get one of these or a Roland TR6s ??

[@existentialpoetryaboutdeat9657]

very nice

[@romanonardelli-drummerforfun]

Very good job

[@arnoldimitri8259]

Is volca drums very difficult to learn for beginners like me? I have zero experience with drum machines and stuff but your music inspires me to start playing.

[@buried4430]

I don’t know if you got it or not by now but if you haven’t, then yes, definitely recommend this for beginners. I literally got this as my first drum machine about a month ago and in a week or so I was able to navigate everything pretty easily.

[@arnoldimitri8259]

@@buried4430 thanks a lot!

[@scottarmstrong8585]

splendid!

[@CaseWoo]

thank u Scott

[@michaelparker5132]

Ohhh my God I got to buy one these asap!!!!!

[@CaseWoo]

I had the same reaction when I first got my hands on this.

[@eugenemolfarov5346]

greatfull!

[@outcheanyc3121]

Im inspired to buy one and make my jams

[@CaseWoo]

Awesome. Please do and make infinity happen.

[@noisevector]

Really great sounds!

[@CaseWoo]

Thank u dj tremor

[@Rbrt92]

what a blast!

[@CaseWoo]

Thanks Robert!

[@perprerp]

Is this without any post-processing done outside of the Volca? Sounds amazing

[@CaseWoo]

Hi, I recorded my performance into a Zoom H5, transferred the WAV file to Studio One, normalized it and EQ slightly to bring down the low-mids. No other effects because I wanted everyone to hear the onboard effect on its own.

[@paweldun]

this is the best volca

[@CaseWoo]

I agree.

[@Decoy303]

It's the best all around. I personally think the best Volca for what it does is the kick. Why? Nothing like synthesizing your own kick sound and then recording it chromatically. I really love the FM and Nubass as well but for the wrong reasons. They both make amazing sounds and with some coupled FX become quite professional; but for me it's for the shift function on the Nubass and the metronome on the FM. Both of these functions, along with at least 2 to 4 bars being the standard versus just a 1 bar loop. Don't get me wrong... I can be very creative with a 1bar loop but no one should have to every time. Lol! Regardless Volca's are Heaven Sent and are not toys. Some better midi thru functionality is a must but not a deal breaker.

[@stephenkyburz6529]

Man I just ordered mine last night (I got it mostly to pair it with a Moog DFAM). You're jam is lit ! One question though, is that the pure sound or is it processed ? These basses are so smooth !

[@stephenkyburz6529]

Well, it didn't turn out quite as I expected with the DFAM....But good news is that this little beast has one channel per instrument and that the midi CC are insane ! Would highly recommend it paired with a Digitakt.

[@PaulMadddox]

@@stephenkyburz6529 What was the problem with the DFAM out of curiosity. I have a DFAM and I'm looking at the Volca Drum..

[@stephenkyburz6529]

@@PaulMadddox You can sync them, no problem with that, it's just a personal. You just have to dive in the sub menu of your volca and set the Sync in/out either to once a step or twice per step. I'm sure I'll find a good way to combine them one day.

[@PaulMadddox]

@@stephenkyburz6529 Thanks for the feedback.

[@BlackMirrorRecordings]

Great tunes!

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you Black Mirror Recordings!

[@simon_jakobsson]

Damn man this sounds amazing.

[@CaseWoo]

Thanks Simon.

[@Drsimmonsphd666]

Are there any functions on the volca drum that you allow to "double time" your hi hats specifically? While everything else remains at it's current tempo

[@jonathanyoung6397]

Yup, the Slice function allows you to slice up the selected step into as many slices as you like to get a ratchet effect

[@JimHast]

HOW COOL!! are you running it with batteries? how long do they last? thnks!!

[@mysynthsandstuff6519]

Surprisingly long. I play with batteries on mine all the time now. It eliminates any unwanted noise from cheap power supplies. I put some new batteries in mine a few weeks ago and definitely had a few full days playing with them. Definitely get what you pay for. Good batteries good life. Cheap batteries it hardly powers on.

[@CaseWoo]

I think they should last long after your fingers get tired. :)

[@AlexFainDj]

Great

[@reksaiorn-od7vj]

Amazing, question how do you record and which effects do you use

[@hardgainer7396]

Neat jam. But everything is in the middle right? I recommend keeping the kick in the middle and everything spread across the panorama, even just a liitle bit makes a big difference and spacious feel

[@oldasrocks9121]

And suddenly at 4:01, a trombone! 💘

[@CaseWoo]

LOL!

[@Meufel]

How did you get the chirp sound in part 2 in the beginning? I've tried to recreate it for days now but have never even gotten close.

[@tohellandback9695]

Try the bit fx

[@CaseWoo]

I actually don’t know how I get ANY sound on this machine. I just work with anything it gives me.

[@ma77iasm]

Muy sarpado 👉👉

[@williamblack9947]

How do you save your sequences how many songs can be saved and what happens when you run out of space can you save songs to usb or sd card for recalling later or does everything just disappear

[@CaseWoo]

I only program a few basic sequences with 1 kick drum and 1 hi hat sound and I leave the rest to randomization whenever i begin each session. I try not to fix anything down and leave it to fate.

[@JustPassingByBaby]

Super

[@CaseWoo]

Super thanks Bran!

[@leonvillegas5863]

7'50'' is brutal.

[@Decoy303]

Magic starts for me and 8:30

[@Freelove1111]

So, is techno all that can be created on volca drum?

[@justus8420]

Hey, really nice set! How did you achieved those deep bass line? I want to buy one volca for techno (like you). Ist the Drum the best option? Because in no other video i could hear this deep bases :)

[@claudiongleur]

Very impressive! Have you tried the model : cycles? Torn between the two...

[@Tony2dH]

I tried it for a while (but not this Volca) and while I loved the sequencer and the ease of use, I returned it because I found the range of sounds I got out of it a bit lacking for my taste especially for grittier darker techno. Maybe I could have gotten more out of it with more practice, but the Volca Drum looks like it has a slightly wider range soundwise for drums with a usable sequencer for less than half the price. The downsides I can see from the Volca is fewer connectivity options (you can easily sequence other gear from the Model:Cycles, though that uses up tracks) and probably more fidgety editing on the Volca. Especially for melodies, the Model:cycles will be a lot easier to program. So it depends on your goals and existing setup. Since I have synths for melodies and a sequencer already, I went for a dedicated drum machine instead, but if you need more of a groovebox for both drums and melodies then the M:C works well. But if you just want to play around with some cool minimal percussive sounds then the Volca Drums looks perfect for that.

[@claudiongleur]

@@Tony2dH thx a lot for the long answer :)

[@jimmywheelo]

I've had the cycles. The VD pisses all over it in my opinion

[@anonymouscoward9643]

Thumbs up for no AC adapter - “f it, let’s do it raw” 😂

[@leonvillegas5863]

Wow.

[@LouisSerieusement]

Hey ! Thanks, the volca drum is such an underated piece of gear ! you proved it

[@CaseWoo]

Hey thanks! After recording the performance into Presonus Studio One, I would always do basic EQ and Compression before exporting to WAV. For slight ambience, I like to add a bit of Eventide space, Valhalla Shimmer or delay. :)

[@Caosreigns]

Only volca drums?????? Wtfff best jam

[@Gin-toki]

Nice! A question: Is the white noise and aliasing noise in the beginning of the video comming from the volca?

[@kevinnel7038]

it has a bit reduction effect so it might be

[@Gin-toki]

@@kevinnel7038 Ok, did not know it has effects built in. But the part at the beginning sounds more like aliasing or digital noise bleed through from the digital circuitry into the analog output. Rather common on cheaper equipment if its not designed properly. The Volca Beats has similar issues.

[@Decoy303]

It has a noisefloor but not in a bad way. Adds character.

[@CaseWoo]

Thank you. Yes everything is coming from the Volca.

[@jevogroni4829]

I think he wants to ask, what was giving the kick that ”air” sound in the very start?

[@guiom77]

bien!

[@CaseWoo]

gracias! :D

[@PLA.net-DANTE]

Fxckng awesome

[@lukeburchell6134]

Hey! have you ever tried sequencing it with the op-z?? Do they pair well together?

[@indeolok1623]

это музыка? 😃

[@remusplacintaarchives]

[@JDVVV378]

is this only with the Volca drum?

[@CaseWoo]

Yes

[@wtfhumans3229]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@chiptunasoundworkshop8257]

Any extra fx added?

[@CaseWoo]

No fx. Just made sure my levels are loud enough.

[@roichiman]

Like the best times of Plastikman

[@Speaktrap]

should be called Volca Groovebox

[@drrtmikecchang9972]

handsome!

[@drrtmikecchang9972]

i like!

[@CaseWoo]

Cheers Mike!

[@drrtmikecchang9972]

do you play live in SG? i'll like to listen live too)

[@pachamamerto5684]

Men how the fuck you take out the sound of a volca and recorded into a Pc ? I have a volca sample and i don’t nkow how !

[@CaseWoo]

Sometimes I still use my Zoom H5 to record Volca or anything and just transfer the wav or mp3 file on the SD card to computer. Like this… kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJm1amidm7-ors0

[@jevogroni4829]

you know, the volca drum in almost every other video sounds overwhelmingly the same, like the stock kits. the way this box tends to sound gets old so fast. you have really broken out of that.

[@hazizene]

Nem itt kellene hirdetni a betegnek.

[@tubeyouricky]

Sorry, you’ve got 808 likes. Don’t wanna spoil that…

[@fabriziocastelli946]

Wow. I want this