Korg Release New Volca Sample

US V2 increases memory, MIDI spec, USB 19/08/20

We've always had a soft spot for the Volca Sample, the original was not only pretty useful for sequencing user sounds, but also sounded pretty chunky too. However, it did have limitations - MIDI channel assignment was clunky, making it hard to trigger form external sources without some MIDI mapping shenanigans and sample transfer was not a barrel of laughs.

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Tada! Korg have now upgraded the original model to address those and other issues.
With double the sample slots (from 100 to 200), more patterns and chaining - its much more usable as a standalone drum machine. You also now get micro USB connection for faster transfer of samples and an iOS sample recorder/manager.

The new Volca Sample is available from September priced at £159 - it is not clear as to wether this will supersede the original Volca Sample or be a new product.

Key Features

More powerful sample engine with 8 voice polyphony
USB connection for faster sample management and better connectivity
Dedicated librarian software (Mac and PC)
New individual MIDI channels assignment per part
Dual band analogue isolator and digital reverb
Motion sequencer records and plays back up to 11 parameters
Synchronised playback with other volca units, electribe, or DAW.
New Pattern Chain Mode with 2 different STEP JUMP modes and Start Delay function
Increased memory of 200 memory slots (double its predecessor)
Pattern locations have also have been increased from 10 to 16.
A brand-new sound library
Dedicated AudioPocket manager for iOS to record new samples on the fly.