Powerful analog drum sounds

Real analog sounds created with reference to classic rhythm machines

The volca beats provides six of the sounds for which the greatness of analog shines most clearly: Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Lo Tom, Closed Hi Hat, and Open Hi Hat.

Paying careful attention to the standard sounds that are indispensable for dance music and that are included on numerous synthesizers and sampling CDs, we've designed powerful new sounds that could not be produced by any means other than analog.

Loop sequencer distilled from the Electribe

The Electribe's step sequencer

This step sequencer is designed to make editing easy and to let you add or remove parts in an improvisational way. You can use the 16 step keys to intuitively enter notes while visually monitoring the timing of the notes within the measure. You can also play the touch panel keyboard to record in real time. Up to eight sequence patterns you create can be stored in internal memory.

Stutter function generates repeated triggers that dramatically change the sequence

You can use the Stutter function to dramatically expand your live performance possibilities by adding drum rolls or delay-like effects. It can be used to completely transform the feel of the entire pattern, or as a fill when switching patterns. Movements of the Stutter knob can also be recorded in a sequence.

Specifications

• Keyboard: Multi touch Keyboard / step key
• Synthesizer:

Type: Analog synthesis (Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Lo Tom, Closed Hi Hat/Open Hi Hat), PCM synthesis (Clap, Claves, Agogo, Crash)

Kick: Click, Pitch, Decay, Part Level

Snare: Snappy, Pitch, Decay, Part Level

Tom: Hi Pitch, Lo Pitch, Decay, Part Level

Hi Hat: Closed Decay, Open Decay, Grain, Part Level

PCM: PCM Speed, Part Level

• Sequencer:

Number of parts: 10

Number of Steps: 16

Number of Recording Patterns: 8

Specifications

• Connectors:

Audio Output: Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)

Sync In: (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V)

Sync Out (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)

MIDI: In

• Battery Life: Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)
• Power supply: AA alkaline battery ×6, AA nickel-metal hydride battery ×6, AC adapter “KA-350” (optional)
• Dimensions(WxDxH): 193mm x 115mm x 45mm
• Weight: 372g
• Accessories: AA alkaline battery ×6 (for verifying operation)
• Options: AC adapter “KA-350”