1 Volca (FM) / 1 Preset (Spirits 1) / 1 Full Hour Improvisation (Soundscape)

During the livestream I noticed: How much fun you can have with the Volca FM, unbelievable.

Well: The challenge was therefore 1 full hour with only the Volca FM and only use 1 preset (in total I used 10 algorithms, but there is still more scope here).

I am not saying that ambient or soundscapes are easy to create, THEY ARE NOT!

Therefore, not everything is flawless in this lesson and there will certainly be a repetition. But guys, what fun is it to be so creative, I can really only recommend it to you.

Grab a Volca FM and a reverb and go.

Have fun copying your loved ones.

FYI: I used the Specular Reverb v3 here.

Algorythm 1
0:00 Intro
3:45 Deepness
6:35 Rearing_Up the Noise

Algorythm 2
8:41 F_M
10:00 Sweety

Algorythm 3
11:00 Andromeda

Algorythm 4
13:00 Holy Water

Algorythm 5
15:17 Melodic Flow
17:00 High Noon

Algorythm 6
19:50 Dark Banjo
21:30 Cinematic

Algorythm 7
26:00 Nebular
28:20 Shimmering
30:10 Si-Fi West

Algorythm 8
33:10 Neuss
35:00 Drops
37:00 Wild Ocean

Algorythm 9
40:30 Shiny Cave
43:00 Footsteps

Algorythm 10
43:45 Tones
44:50 Wide Land
47:20 Not Eleven
49:00 Freakwenzy

Algorythm 11
52:10 The Walk
57:00 The End

(Lotte next week, we can't wait anymore either) #####################################################

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Most of the Time I am using the Specular Reverb v3 for my jams.
Sometimes the NTS-1 with the Cathedral Preset or just the iPad.

[SimpleHold]

I like how fm synthesis has the ability to sound extremely retro and extremely modern. I really like the space sounds here (the reverb is a good addition).

[genepozniak]

Man, if I had one of those back in my stoner days I would never have left the house. lol

[Volcaniced]

For all of you who always listen particularly well. Yes, the sound is not optimal. In fact, I had to spend a lot of time restoring the left side of the soundtrack, but it was worth it to me. The background is that my Rolnd Go Mixer Pro is being repaired and I currently have to record with the Behringer UMC 404 HD. It is stupid if you press the mute button on the left side and don't notice it. So all in all I'm glad that the recording was halfway successful and that my Roland mixer will be back soon, right @Thomann :)

[BananaJuice]

Whoo, sehr schön. Nun bin ich doch wieder an einer Volca. Habe Vorgestern den FM 2 bei meinem Händler in Düsseldorf abgeholt. Aktuell scheinbar der einzige der es auf Vorrat hat. :-) . Einfach klasse. Danke für die Motivationsschübe. In Combi mit einer Sample 2 müsste eine Menge machbar sein. Ich hoffe es ist die perfekte Ergänzung zur MPCone.

[mateusz_wicher]

1 hour impro, that's impressive... A lot of creativity to pull this off. Used it yesterday as a background for my stretching session, worked perfectly :)

[AndroLectric]

GREAT Improvisation with the "little" DX7 🤗 Sounds perfect 🎶🎶

[pat]

absolutly trippy...💫🌠💤..."schlaff dich ein..."parfait avant de dormir, excellent!danke, merci😉

[ELACEBAL]

And thanks a lot for the video!! not only the sounds are amazing, also the melodies are incredibly beautiful !!! Congratulations VolcaNiced!!!!

[toddsmithmusic]

Responded to your comment because YT deleted it as spam/pointless words. You really need to know why I'm doing short videos right now ? Because my cat is on her death bed, every day is stressful, cancer is destroying her in front of my eyes and it's and very hard. So yes, my videos have been short due to my life issues. I shouldn't have to explain/justify this to you. Beyond all that BS, nice video

[smguy]

I am going to try this. I am going to team up my Volca FM2 with my Korg Opsix and my reverb pedal. Thanks for the utterly inspiring video and music.

[riksentenza]

Great execution, I love the volca fm...I will definitely buy it. Stunning and evocative soundscape. 👍👍👍

[BartdeBoisblanc]

Great sound! Makes me think of Tangerine Dream. I ordered a Volca FM2 should get here tomorrow.

[MrChuckDugan]

This is making my end of work day very pleasant
Picked up an FM today but forgot my regular headphones so can’t play with it yet. This bus massively inspiring. Gonna hook it up to my NTS-1 as soon as I get home!!

[Pheonix]

Yet on more reason I need to pony up for a Specular Reverb. Only thing I've ever heard better than Valhalla Shimmer. So freaking pretty.

[beanacomputer]

This is like "I NEED to make my FM sound this good." Dude this is awesome. What a wonderful (late) start to my day :>

[dillipphunbar]

outstanding ought to send you an fm mk2 after hearing this

[RavenRaven-selr]

Yes this synth combine a tube feel with new dynamics 👍

[MakeGuitar]

Thanks for the video. I bought one after about 10 minutes listening to your performance.

[fvazquezm]

i am not very familiar to volca fm but this sounds are just fantastic! thanks again!

[rayderrich]

I found out about you and your gear not long ago, but I am already inspired to change my song writing workflow completely.