KORG VOLCA KICK module specialized in kicks and bass. Analog circuit based on the powerful sound of the original MS-20 resonant filter. The 16-step sequencer, a distinctive feature of the volcas, now has a new Touch FX function that allows you to control an effect instantly, giving you even more potential for live performance. Experience the impressive power of an analog kick that cannot be obtained with a plug-in or sampled sounds.

Analog kick sounds

The volca kick generates powerful kick sounds with great presence, using a fully analog circuit. To create those sounds, it does not use a typical sine wave, but the oscillating filter sound of the original MS-20

Aggressively control the sound using DRIVE and TONE

In addition to the analog kick generator circuit based on the MS-20 filter, there is an analog Drive that includes multiple distortion stages. The level and type of distortion can be controlled with a single knob, increasing the variety and power of the kick sounds. You can use the timbre control to transform the character of the sound, adjusting the treble range.

Powerful 'kick bass' that dominates the rhythm

The volca kick is not just a kick drum machine. You can use the 16-key touch keyboard to play a dynamic kick-bass and take advantage of the powerful analog circuitry of the volca kick to generate the sub-bass sound that is essential for different styles of dance music.

16-step sequencer

The volca kick features a 16-step sequencer that gives you a lot of freedom to improvise. You can use it to quickly design a kick pattern, and it also offers real-time recording, which is ideal for playing bass phrases. And the pattern chain function allows you to connect multiple sequence patterns for successive playback, so you can build long sequences of 32, 64, or even 256 steps, linking up to 16 sequences.

Perfect integration

The volca kick has a sync connector that can easily be connected to many of KORG's synthesizers and rhythm units. Connect it to other volca, minilogue, electribe, or SQ-1 units and enjoy a session with synchronized sequencer playback. The MIDI input allows you to use the volca kick as a sound module for your DAW and MIDI controller.

Specifications

• Multi-Touch Keyboard / Step Keys
• Type: Analog Synthesis
• Maximum Polyphony: 1 voice
• Structure: VCF (MS-20 Rev1 filter as a resonator, no input), Pulse Generator, VCA, analog DRIVE, analog TONE
• MS-20 Resonator: Pitch/Octave, Bend, Time
• Amp: Attack, Decay
• Drive
• Tone: Low-Pass Filter, 12 db/oct
• Sequencer: Number of Parts 1; Number of Steps 16; Number of Recording Patterns: 16 (each with its own sound program)
• Controls: Pattern Chain, Motion Sequence, Touch FX, Active Step, Accent (On/Off, Depth), Slide, Bend Reverse, Roll (1/4, 1/2, 1/1, 4/3, 2/1, 3/1), Octave (1 Oct Up, 2 Oct Up), Sustain, Swing
• Connectors: Headphone Output (3.5mm stereo mini jack);Sync In (3.5mm mono mini jack, maximum input level: 20V); Sync Out (3.5mm mono mini jack, maximum output level: 5V)
• MIDI: In
• Power Supply: 6 × AA alkaline batteries or 6 × AA nickel-metal hydride batteries; AC adapter (DC 9V) (optional)
• Battery Life: Approximately 10 hours (using alkaline batteries)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 193 x 115 x 46 mm / 7.60” x 4.53” x 1.81”
• Weight: 377 g / 13.29 oz. (Excluding batteries)
• Other: Elements included 6 × AA alkaline batteries (for testing purposes), Sync Cable
• Accessories: AC adapter (DC 9V)