Volca FM Freestyle

[@BRIGHTJUS]

Synth music is just revolutionary makes me feel like Iam outer space in a different dimension

[@Volcaniced]

Man you remind me on something: Long time ago I thought by myself: If there isnt enough music you like, do your own ....and so I did. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@RemixSample]

Haha yeah you are right! :D

[@neoaureus]

You sound like James Cameron, who (infamously) said, " the only way to see the movies you want to watch is to make them yourself "...kindof paraphrased/

[@beanacomputer]

Mfw stumbling around KZbin and random VolcaNiced comment.

[@Volcaniced]

@@beanacomputer I am everywhere :)

[@qualiauniverse638]

Valhalla Shimmer, a software plug-in, is the magic. I have purchased one last week and it cosmetically augments the raw sound of my machines.

[@disarmsox]

qualia universe it's a gorgeous plugin.

[@Jhollowed25]

How does it work? Do it process the volca output in realtime, or is a post-processing thing?

[@lgr6124]

Yes I have same question is it doing the tweaking in real time and how is that possible ?

[@qualiauniverse638]

@@lgr6124 It's done in real time for software synth on top of Logic Pro X. Even for hardware synth, there is no reason why it can't be done in real time. You can just add the Shimmer plug-in for the target track.

[@HomeCinemaJunkie]

Just beautiful... The visuals reminds me of old 70/80s sci-fi movies with those red digital letters/numbers and lamps gloving in the dark...

[@GrannyBender]

You made me fall is love with my volca fm. It's the first synth I ever bought fews months ago, with some sweet pocket operators to groove with. I'm far from understanding everything in it since fm synthesis isn't the easiest thing in the world but damn it's a beast, I can spend hours trying to build a patch and jaming with it!

[@RemixSample]

Yeah I don't know how it works either, I just turn the knobs till it sounds good. :D Thankfully there are thousands of patches available for download to play around with.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

If you want to get some patches for free, check out oscillator sink's channel. He does some great tutorials and has a free site called synthmata where you can try out the sounds and transfer them to your fm via a midi cable. Simples..

[@petercane6376]

I am learning the Volca FM with the aid of Tony Horgans book. You have played some very musical ! Music. It sounded beautiful. I am amazed that such a small box can produce such sounds. I know you have effects but even on its own in the nude and tweaked right it can have some amazing effects that just go on and on….EVEN AFTER I HAVE RELEASED THE PLAY BUTTON, This thing is incredible and full of surprises.

[@RemixSample]

Nice! Yeah FM synthesis is really cool! :D

[@magnificus23]

I believe that every track is about something, even instrumental. And this one, as I think, is about my cat. Being drama queen, he asks to feed him in a very dramatic way😄 Awesome!

[@RemixSample]

Haha nice! 😻

[@sonikronikElektronik]

This is just.. gold! 🙌✨

[@dillipphunbar7924]

I use an arturia keystep to play my volca fm and keys, and have it set to adjust velocity/modulation strip on the fm. The keystep isn't expensive but quite responsive and capable. This is a beautiful tune. Thanks for the upload;

[@RemixSample]

Hey thanks Dillip! I bought the keystep fairly recently actually but I have not tried with the Volcas yet.

[@HEC9]

Thanks man! My FM is coming...to meet my Kick and Sample. Go ahead!

[@fryguyshvifty5]

Love every vid you post. Please keep em coming! :)

[@DarioMiticocchio]

Amazing as usual. Gifted, and obviously hard working

[@SlenterendeBeer]

The FM patch that you use to play the ‘solo’ is great! Any chance I can download that somewhere? Love your vids man, beautiful sounds.

[@RemixSample]

I'll try to remember to come back to this post when I have access to my other computer. Remind me if I forget. Everything in this video is the same patch btw.

[@pablocalvinisti9099]

Slenterende Beer I would love to have this patch as well! Great sound. Can you make a tutorial?

[@RemixSample]

Here is the .sys file the first patch is called Pretty and is the one I used in this video. www.dropbox.com/s/zlnxplrcdrhdvup/pretty%20fm%20patch?dl=0

[@RemixSample]

Found the patch: www.dropbox.com/s/zlnxplrcdrhdvup/pretty%20fm%20patch?dl=0

[@pablocalvinisti9099]

Thanks a lot my friend!!

[@paulaxa1]

a set of clumsy fingers interupting the flow ahahahhahaha damn that was funny. Nice demo man make more.

[@madalinlin]

Damn another fresh one congratz bro, love your work. Good Job \m/

[@RemixSample]

Thank you very much!

[@davidbrown8600]

RemixSample, I love you and your epic synth creations. Please keep them coming. (Also I'm pretty sure the Volca FM can receive velocity signals via a velocity-sensitive external keyboard #hiddensynthsecrets #who'dhavethunkit #askSoundonSound #ireallylovesynths)

[@RemixSample]

Will do! :D Unfortunately the only way to make it velocity sensitive would be to use retrokits rk-002 mod firmware. You can always adjust the on board velocity slider manually too I guess.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

on the arturia keystep i adjust the modulation wheel parameter to cc40 I think, and it works perfectly.

[@gnarlysoundscapes7210]

Lovely sounds. Might have to add the FM to my Volca fleet.

[@zenstories]

Simply beautiful

[@bangfruit]

This channel is the best. That you for all you good work!! Subbed. Spotified. Shared. _keepbangin

[@RemixSample]

Awesome! Thanks Bangfruit!

[@romananoyko4960]

Hi there! In your opinion, is korg volca fm is a good starter kit for understanding fm synthesis theme or there is better stuff for that, actually for such a price?

[@RemixSample]

The best way would be to download Dexed which is a free and lets you have see all the parameters and controls asb2m10.github.io/dexed/

[@romananoyko4960]

@@RemixSample tnx!

[@ralfneuner1564]

Great stuff, best regards, Mystik Man

[@Lazer_steak]

Top notch man! Id love to get a download of all your stuff, ever think about doing a bandcamp album or something?

[@RemixSample]

Thanks! :D Yes I do have a bandcamp page remixsample.bandcamp.com

[@Lazer_steak]

RemixSample awesome! I'll get that later on

[@linushyper300]

What an excellent way to start the day

[@rayderrich]

Beautiful!

[@RemixSample]

Thank you!

[@TWINCRAB]

beautiful meditation very inspiring thank you

[@MichaalHell]

Beautiful as always!

[@scsirdx]

Amazing performance! How you did layering? External midi seq + playing keyboard, or?

[@RemixSample]

Thanks! Yes, I had a sequence going in FL Studio. I'm pretty sure that I could have used the internal sequencer to play that as well, it's just easier to use a DAW imo.

[@EternityBGD]

Eternal, forever, and everlasting!

[@arkansaspromise]

Do you know how to get rid of the dang clicking when using the fm’s arps? It’s so annoying

[@RemixSample]

Hmm no. I have not played around much with the internal arp so I have not noticed that. Sounds very annoying. :/

[@freddym.l.6029]

Wonderful sounds, as always !!! You definitely know your way around the Volca synths !! HUGE like for this one too. Thanks for sharing, you made my day ! ;-)

[@RemixSample]

Hey thanks for the support!

[@freddym.l.6029]

This is well deserved ! :-)

[@jorgmuller3110]

Bladerunner Vangelis style! Nice

[@dr-funk]

This is great, I'm surprised at how different the notes sound within the same patch! By the way, someone has released a fix for midi velocity input, search for 1.08 unofficial volca fm firmware and you'll find it!

[@RemixSample]

Yes this might have been one of those multipatch sounding thingys, I don't recall but I like that patch! :D Yes thank you, I got that update a while back and it's amazing! Finally some midi velocity!! :D

[@valdiskrebs566]

Very nice! Great to be able to play on top of the Arp... though it sounds like two different patches...

[@RemixSample]

Thanks! Yes that's the cool thing about FM. Some patches sound completely different depending on where on the keyboard you are playing. And if the Volca FM was velocity sensitive you could probably make one patch sound like three different ones.

[@TheOceanBeneath]

Beautiful as always, would love to work together on something.

[@elishapurdy6164]

Beautiful

[@AntarixOfficial]

Amazing ❤️

[@madvalrocketinsky4292]

Splendid !

[@JackOusley]

Awesome track :)

[@48cloudpierre48]

which volca should i get to pair with my novation circuit? i'm happy with the circuit by itself but sometimes wish i had a 3rd synth track to layer.. which would compliment the nova engine most?

[@RemixSample]

It would probably be the Volca FM because the range of sounds it can produce. Everything from harsh basses to soft pianos and marimba type sounds. The Volca Bass is good too but only if you are into acid music imo.

[@jimkraan4202]

Awesome stuff, man! Did you make that patch yourself or is it from a DX7 Sysex bank from the internet? It sounds vaguely similar to the Volcanic-patch, but I am not sure.

[@RemixSample]

I found it somewhere inside Dexed_cart_1.0.zip that you can download here asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ . I don't remember the patch name, I'll update this post when my memory returns.

[@HeIiosphan]

Volca FM seem different than the bass/keys, when you play over an arpeggio, it seems the keep playing on its own layer. Is it right? Beautiful video !

[@RemixSample]

Well the Volca Bass is mono (kinda) so I don't think this would work on it but I'm pretty sure I can do the same thing with the Volca Keys, it has 3 note polyphony like the FM. The arpeggio is made with very short notes so I think that's why it sounds different from the notes I'm playing over the top.

[@MR-qv1cr]

Okay cool thanks !! Great job dude !

[@MarcCifuentes]

Awesome!

[@TheFeeleebee]

Congratulations

[@healingshadesvolcatechnoli1329]

👏👏👏

[@lbarnett748]

Very vibrant. Is that nice reverb coming from the fm. If So I’m very tempted Not yet but it’s on the cards. 👍

[@RemixSample]

No I wish that was the case but the Volca FM only has a built in chorus effect. The reverb is Valhalla Shimmer valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/valhalla-shimmer/

[@lbarnett748]

Thanks. 👍

[@lbarnett748]

I’ll still get it eventually to put through the digitone effects. Or the montron delay when I’m out. This will go nice with my volca sample too.👍

[@RemixSample]

Yeah that's a good combo!

[@cybernaumemusic]

very nice!

[@ile1t00]

How did you connect Volca FM to PC for adding a VST effect?

[@johnsmith883]

Pan ja via midi

[@xperiaminnik]

I want to buy a volca because of you!

[@RemixSample]

In the meantime you can always play around with Dexed ( asb2m10.github.io/dexed/ ). It sounds identical and is free.

[@xperiaminnik]

RemixSample they say "404 not found" :/ but I'm going to search that name, thanks anyway ^^

[@RemixSample]

Yeah sorry I added a extra character to the link by mistake. asb2m10.github.io/dexed/

[@xperiaminnik]

RemixSample done, ty^^

[@arkansaspromise]

Do you know how to layer sounds on the fm? I’ve been wondering

[@RemixSample]

I've found patches in Dexed that are split (piano/strings or bass/guitar etc) but I've never tried them on the Volca FM so I don't know. I'll have to try that out sometime.

[@GaryGoodGod]

GREAT!!!

[@barret707]

what are using to send MIDI to the Volca? i really want to try giving this a shot myself.

[@RemixSample]

I'm using a usb-to-midi cable. You can pick one up from 5-10 dollars. I send the note data via FL Studio.

[@barret707]

Thank you so much :D

[@STEVEN.FRANCIS.]

V GOOD :)

[@linushyper300]

Oh I found it again

[@RemixSample]

Nice! :D

[@yaiphasana6356]

awesome and mental

[@RemixSample]

I like that description! Thanks! :D

[@maxz3095]

are all these sounds being done at the same time? Im new to this

[@RemixSample]

Yes I only used one patch for this! Some patches are really flexible in that they sound entity different depending on the velocity input. When you see me adjust the slider to the left I'm changing the velocity input of the notes.

[@iansunderland117]

Verb then delay or delay then verb?...nice by the way

[@RemixSample]

I usually put the delay before the reverb.

[@TheTyrynir]

What camera did you use?

[@RemixSample]

I use mirrorless Sony cameras. This video was recorded on a Sony NEX F3 with a 50 mm 1.4 super takumar lens

[@altur5596]

What is this a cover of again? I can't remember the song name Edit: I remembered it's by David Lanz. same melody and everything

[@RemixSample]

Well this was something I cooked up together myself but I'd love to hear the song you are thinking about. What is the song called?

[@altur5596]

RemixSample Behind the waterfall by David Lanz and Paul Speer

[@RemixSample]

Thanks!

[@ClicStudio]

Altur It does sound really similar!

[@bboymac84]

Yeaaaa

[@austinmitchell2652]

giving me donkey kong country vibes

[@tudorcotoi7011]

The 5 dislikes don’t know how FM synthesis works

[@ILLRICARDO]

I got a volca keys..... Want either a bass or FM, this kinda makes me want the FM more.

[@RemixSample]

The Bass is great for leads and acid sounds thanks to the filter/resonance knobs but the FM is definitely more versatile. I guess you have to decide what you want to use it for.

[@ILLRICARDO]

RemixSample thanks, I want go use it for 80s style synth, kinda like Vince dicolla.

[@RemixSample]

The Volca FM is perfect that. You can experiment with the Dexed VSTi for free if you want. It sounds identical to the Volca asb2m10.github.io/dexed/

[@PunguinYoga]

@@RemixSample I've been thinking about a Volca. Your description of the FM as versatile is a great help. I know nothing about playing a keyboard but I think versatile is what I want. "Dawless Jammin'" also recommends the FM as a best all-around for a beginner.

[@JustPassingByBaby]

factory patches?

[@RemixSample]

No I imported it (sorry can't remember the patch name) from Dexed asb2m10.github.io/dexed/

[@JustPassingByBaby]

@@RemixSample OK :) BTW. With All the Web patches for DX7. There are thousands of patches. It just makes the small volca insanely powerful 😅

[@RemixSample]

@@JustPassingByBaby I know, it's really amazing! So happy with this little box!

[@TheTerracide]

Velocity is fixed with the Unoffial firmware.

[@RemixSample]

Yes! I got it now, it's great!

[@OmgItsAlexOfficial]

Mmmmm😊

[@timnordberg7204]

read "freestyle" and thought you were gonna pull out some Lately Bass...

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

Berlin School

[@disarmsox]

Can you run three separate sequences simultaneously on the FM ?

[@RemixSample]

I have no tried to run the internal sequencer and a external sequence simultaneously but I think it should work.

[@MR-qv1cr]

What do you use to do the first melodic line ??!

[@RemixSample]

I'm sending a sequence from FL Studio into the Volca FM. I could have programmed it into the Volca using the chain sequence mode but I'm a little lazy.

[@MR-qv1cr]

RemixSample but the volca isn’t running so..?

[@RemixSample]

Exactly. It doesn't need to be running because I'm using FL Studio to sequence the melody instead of the using internal sequencer. I just pointed out that it would be possible to do all this using only the Volca. It would just a bit more time consuming to put together.