Volca Kick

The Korg Volca Kick is a specialized analog kick generator that is designed to create a wide variety of powerful and punchy kick drum and bass sounds. At the heart of the Volca Kick is a resonant filter from the legendary Korg MS-20, which is used to generate the core of the sound. This unique approach allows for a massive range of tones, from deep and subby kick drums to aggressive and distorted kicks, as well as pitched kick bass lines. The sound is entirely analog, delivering the warmth, richness, and presence that analog synthesis is known for. The Volca Kick's intuitive interface, with its dedicated knobs for each parameter, makes sound design a hands-on and immediate experience, encouraging you to explore the full sonic potential of this powerful little machine.

The Volca Kick's sound engine is incredibly versatile. You can control the pitch, bend, and time of the kick, as well as the pulse color and level of the click component, allowing you to craft the perfect kick drum for any track. The powerful Drive and Tone controls, also derived from the MS-20, let you add anything from subtle saturation to full-on distortion. The 16-step sequencer includes features like motion sequencing, which allows you to record and automate parameter changes, and Touch FX, which provides real-time effects like roll, octave, and sustain. The Volca Kick is compact, can be powered by batteries, and has a built-in speaker, making it a highly portable solution for creating massive low-end grooves. With its sync I/O, it can be easily connected to other Volcas and Korg products, making it a fantastic addition to any hardware-based setup.

Features

• Analog kick generator with a powerful and versatile sound engine.
• Sound creation based on the resonant filter of the classic Korg MS-20.
• Generates a wide range of sounds from kick drums to kick bass.
• Intuitive and hands-on interface with dedicated knobs for sound shaping.
• Analog Drive and Tone controls for adding warmth and distortion.
• 16-step sequencer with motion sequencing and Touch FX for dynamic performances.
• Compact, battery-powered, and includes a built-in speaker for portability.
• Sync I/O for easy integration with other Korg devices.
• MIDI In for control from external keyboards and sequencers.