Korg Volca Modular Synth

The Korg Volca Modular is a compact, semi-modular synthesiser designed for musicians seeking the freedom to explore experimental sounds.

Its portable chassis and patch-based design make it a perfect entry point into modular synthesis, giving users hands-on control over each sonic element.

Ideal for both beginners and advanced producers, the Volca Modular combines classic analogue sound with innovative West Coast-style synthesis, allowing you to create complex textures and evolving soundscapes that would be impossible with conventional synthesisers.

Its internal connections enable immediate sound generation, while 50 patch points and included cables provide virtually infinite creative options.

Whether in the studio or on the move, the Volca Modular provides dynamic performance capabilities. From 16-step sequencing to motion recording and randomised patterns, it offers a playground for crafting unique rhythms, melodies, and tones.

Free music software and full-scale connectivity enhance its versatility, making it a complete tool for modern music creation.

West Coast Style Sound in a Compact Format

The Volca Modular incorporates West Coast synthesis, using FM modulation, wave folding, and low-pass gate circuits to produce complex, evolving tones.

Eight independent modules provide control over envelopes, random signals, filtering, and spatial effects, allowing you to explore sounds that change and grow over time.

Its semi-modular design means you can generate sound immediately or experiment with patching to reshape the sonic possibilities.

Colour-coded patch points and a clear visual layout make connecting modules intuitive, while the included reference sheet helps beginners understand modular signal flow.

Advanced Sequencing and Creative Performance

A 16-step sequencer adds depth to your workflow, enabling step input, pattern chaining, and motion recording.

Active step control, bounce mode, and stochastic playback allow the generation of irregular rhythms and unexpected musical ideas, making them ideal for electronic or experimental music.

With the ability to save up to 16 sequences and dynamically evolve them in real time, the Volca Modular is ideal for live performance and improvisation.

Its sequencer randomisation options help spark new ideas, making it an excellent tool for both studio production and stage setups.

Flexible Scales and Micro Tuning

Musicians can select from 14 different scales and assign any tonic key, giving complete control over melodic and harmonic content. Micro-tuning allows each note’s pitch to be individually adjusted, enabling experimental tuning systems or unique musical signatures.

These features make the Volca Modular highly adaptable for contemporary music, allowing you to explore non-standard scales, polyrhythms, and creative melodies that stand out in electronic or avant-garde compositions.

Endless Patching Possibilities

With 50 patch points and 20 included pin cables, the Volca Modular encourages unlimited experimentation. Internal connections provide immediate sound even before patching, while the patch cables allow you to explore modular techniques, signal mixing, and complex routing.

Inputs and outputs are colour-coded and symbol-marked for clarity, making complex signal paths easy to understand. This universal design enables you to create sounds that defy conventional logic, ranging from subtle variations to radical, experimental tones.

Synchronisation and External Control

The Volca Modular can be linked to other Volca units, Korg groove machines, or compatible synthesisers for synchronised performance, expanding your live and studio setups. Its CV IN jack accepts external control signals, allowing pitch or modulation control from another synth or controller.

This flexibility ensures seamless integration into existing setups, offering both stand-alone operation and multi-device synchronisation for collaborative music sessions or complex live rigs.

Free Music Software Bundle

Included with the Volca Modular is a software bundle featuring Ozone Elements, Skoove, Reason Lite, and Korg synths. These tools support music creation, learning, and mastering, helping you get started immediately.

The bundle makes it easy to combine hardware and software workflows, providing a comprehensive platform for sound design, recording, and producing polished tracks from the outset.