Introducing KORG volca keys

An overview of the Korg volca keys, three note analogue synthesizer.
Presented by its hardware designer and chief engineer, Tatsuya Takahashi, it shows some of the synthesis and sequencing capabilities highlighting the powerful automation features.

3音アナログ・シンセサイザー volca keys。開発者である高橋達也が、VOICING機能による特徴的なシンセシスや、オートメーションを含むシーケンサー機能についてご紹介します。

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[ootheca]

this guy seriously, not only was he the head of development for the volca series but he can bang out some of the best sounding techno i have ever heard on a promo vid!

[gnarlysoundscapes]

The Volca Keys is just about my favorite of all synths. There's so many tricks up it's sleeves, and you can create some really mesmerizing soundscapes with it. I've played it almost every day for a year and a half and I'm still finding new sounds hiding in it.

[brynhendry]

It's not meant to sound like a processed digital synth, it is raw and for synth lovers.

[nomad]

Hope they never end this project. These things are legendary.

[hallugi]

am i the only who smiled from 1:44 through 1:51 specially with the super mario coin at the end.I really like this little synth box

[realmchat]

Just ordered one, it's a legend now, and Korg is a legend for offering such quality gear for affordable prices.

[johnsmileyiii]

So far my favorite demonstration video. I can't wait to purchase the trio of Korg Volca instruments.

[porcorosso]

If plugins give you the sound you want, that's OK. I'm a hardware guy, and know that (especially in the case of Polysix and MonoPoly, which still use true VCOs) real analogue synthesizers are like real instruments, where the signal path is formed by lots of small chaotic influences. Most software implementations won't give you that. I'd rather use software for things analogue can not do.

The Volca Keys sounds truly phenomenal, and I applaud Korg for making real analogue synths again.

[lenonel]

can't believe it's been almost 10 years

[blerkh]

OMG, this guy's so f-ing charismatic! The more Takahashi videos I watch, the more I like him. He just doesn't seem to give a f--k in this video. The British accent tops it off.

[attizzoso]

i own a VolcaKey, after this video I'll buy 5 more

[gru_day]

this is modern classic :) Have it, sold it, bought it, sold it again and... bought it again. That's how good it is :)

[illuminatiCorgi]

The man has literally sold me a product without even using the word 'buy' :|

[TheAnandanew]

Namaste MASTERMIND! You create something EPIC! And you made it small, flexible, innovativ, massiv. Also the sound is amazing, like a lot the part at 2:13, very trippy sounds. I guess my TB 303, TR 606, my 2 Polysix and the MS 20 will have a new "friend" soon, hehe.

[dbcooper]

The lick he was getting down with at the end was ignorant! Reminded me of the advent. Bangin'

[GTSuzukaTimeTrials]

1:51 sounds like the two notes that play when you turn on the original Game Boy.

[Gummo]

this is by far the best out of the 3. at least for my needs. pretty great. and for the price point you cant beat it!

[captinbunt]

I've just got one and cant wait to start using it. Thanks for the video.

[DonnieB]

i think he just turned on a gameboy at 1:50

[setphaser]

Thank you to korg for wisely making these videos with Takahashi-San. In English!! Domo arigatou!!