Korg Volca Kick

Korg Volca Kick: The Ultimate Analogue Kick Generator

The Volca series has continually revitalised interest in classic groove machines and the heritage of synthesisers. Now, it shifts its focus to perhaps the most essential sound in dance music: the kick drum.

The Korg Volca Kick is an analogue kick generator designed specifically for sound design enthusiasts. Built around an analogue circuit inspired by the powerful, resonant filter of the original MS-20, it allows you to create an extensive range of kick sounds that only analogue circuitry can achieve. From solid, punchy kicks to crisp, resonant kick basses, the Volca Kick delivers unparalleled sonic flexibility. With the inclusion of a 16-step sequencer and the new Touch FX feature, it offers enhanced control and live performance potential. Experience the raw, analogue power of a kick sound that plug-ins and samples simply cannot replicate.

Analogue Kick Sounds from the MS-20 Filter Oscillation

The Volca Kick generates its powerful kick sounds through a fully analogue circuit. Rather than relying on a typical sine wave, it uses the oscillating filter from the legendary MS-20. When the Rev.1 filter of the MS-20 is pushed to maximum resonance, it self-oscillates, producing dynamic kick sounds with rich overtones.

You can easily craft your ideal kick sound using a straightforward set of parameters:

• MS-20 RESONATOR (PITCH/BEND/TIME): Adjust the pitch and "body resonance" of the kick.
• PULSE COLOUR/LEVEL: Shape the clip components to control the attack.
• AMP ATTACK/DECAY: Intuitively manage the decay for tight or fat, slow-decaying kicks.

From tight, snappy kicks to deep, pitched kick basses, the Volca Kick allows you to design sounds tailored to any dance music style.

Take Control with Drive and Tone

The Volca Kick features an analogue drive circuit, offering a range of distortion stages to further enhance and transform your kick sounds. The single Drive knob adjusts the level and character of distortion, while the Tone control allows you to shape the high-frequency range, adding further depth and variation to your sound.

Kick Bass for Dancefloor Domination

The Volca Kick is far more than a simple kick drum machine. Using the 16-key touch-panel keyboard, you can create and perform dynamic kick bass lines. Thanks to its powerful analogue circuitry, it excels at generating sub-bass frequencies essential for dance music genres like grime and trap.

With its wide pitch range, the Volca Kick can produce not only deep, resonant kicks but also a variety of percussive sounds, such as low toms, high toms, and even experimental sound effects.

A Sequencer That Transforms Your Patterns

The 16-step sequencer offers unparalleled creative freedom, allowing you to quickly build kick drum patterns or record real-time sequences, perfect for kick bass phrases. The Pattern Chain function lets you string together multiple patterns to create larger sequences of 32, 64, or even up to 256 steps by chaining 16 sequences.

With the Motion Sequence feature, you can record knob movements, introducing time-based modulation and dynamic changes to your loops. This not only enhances your production workflow but also provides a tool for creating engaging live performances. Up to 16 sequence patterns and sounds can be stored in the Volca Kick’s internal memory for instant recall.

Key Features

• Analogue kick sounds: Built on the self-oscillating MS-20 filter for rich, resonant tones.
• Flexible sound design: Simple parameters allow intuitive creation of a wide range of kicks, from tight and punchy to deep and bass-heavy.
• Drive and Tone controls: Add distortion and shape high frequencies for a more aggressive or tailored sound.
• Kick bass functionality: Perform and sequence bass lines with sub-bass power.
• 16-step sequencer: Supports pattern chaining, motion sequencing, and real-time recording.
• Touch FX: Instantly apply effects for dynamic live performances.
• Compact and portable: Battery-powered with a built-in speaker for music creation anywhere.

The Korg Volca Kick brings the iconic sound of analogue synthesis into modern dance music production. Whether you're crafting floor-shaking kick drums or intricate bass patterns, this versatile machine ensures your beats stand out with analogue depth and power. Perfect for producers, live performers, and sound designers alike, the Volca Kick is the ultimate tool for taking your sound to the next level.