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(B-Stock) Volca FM 2 Synthesizer

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(B-Stock) Volca FM 2 Synthesizer

Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size
Not applicable
Number of keys
27
Arpeggiator/sequencer
Arpeggiator, sequencer
Audio via USB
No
Complete
Yes
Control
None
Sustainable product
Not specified
Synthesizer inputs
None
Sound source
FM
MIDI & other
MIDI in (mini jack), MIDI out (mini jack)
Synthesizer options
Extensive
Original packaging
Damaged
Synthesizer outputs
Headphone
Polyphony
6
Synthesizer kind
Standard
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Type of keys
Touch-sensitive keys/pads
Vintage remake
No
Synthesizer type
Desktop module
Difficulty level
Difficult

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
776 gr
Dimensions
26,5 x 15,5 x 7,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Korg Volca FM 2
  • synthesizer
  • polyphony: 6
  • synthesis: FM (DX7-compatible), 6-operators, 32 algorithms
  • preset storage: 64x
  • sync cable included
  • FM parameter list included
  • power:
    • 6x AA batteries (included)
    • Korg KA-350 power supply (not included)
  • dimensions: 193 x 115 x 40mm
  • weight: 360g (excluding batteries)
Recommended price £124
£121 incl. 20% VAT
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Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size
Not applicable
Number of keys
27
Arpeggiator/sequencer
Arpeggiator, sequencer
Audio via USB
No
Complete
Yes
Control
None
Sustainable product
Not specified
Synthesizer inputs
None
Sound source
FM
MIDI & other
MIDI in (mini jack), MIDI out (mini jack)
Synthesizer options
Extensive
Original packaging
Damaged
Synthesizer outputs
Headphone
Polyphony
6
Synthesizer kind
Standard
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)
Type of keys
Touch-sensitive keys/pads
Vintage remake
No
Synthesizer type
Desktop module
Difficulty level
Difficult

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
776 gr
Dimensions
26,5 x 15,5 x 7,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Korg Volca FM 2
  • synthesizer
  • polyphony: 6
  • synthesis: FM (DX7-compatible), 6-operators, 32 algorithms
  • preset storage: 64x
  • sync cable included
  • FM parameter list included
  • power:
    • 6x AA batteries (included)
    • Korg KA-350 power supply (not included)
  • dimensions: 193 x 115 x 40mm
  • weight: 360g (excluding batteries)
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B-stock information

Warranty
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
Complete
Yes
Original packaging
Damaged
Condition of product
Traces of use (no damage/scratches)

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Original packaging

Packaging in good condition: undamaged (sticky tape residue may be visible)
Packaging damaged: box has dents, tears and/or holes
Packaging missing: replaced with a Bax Music box

State of product:

New: the product itself is new, but the packaging may not look new
Signs of use (no damage or scratches): smudges, fingerprints and/or dust
Scratches/damage: product has scratches and/or damage

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Do B-stock products come with a warranty?

Yes! Our usual Bax Music warranty also applies to most B-stock products.

Product information

Product no: 5000-0027-8750

General

It's been a while since the original Volca FM was released, so the arrival of its successor has been highly anticipated. Now, the Korg Volca FM 2 is finally here and what's immediately clear is that it doesn't have the original three, but six voices. On top of that, it's touch-responsive (via MIA) which means you're looking at maximum musical expression - especially because it's FM synthesis we're talking about. Also, the chorus effect of the original has been thoughtfully expanded with a reverb, while other upgrades include a TRS-MIDI input and output you can use to control other gear via the built-in sequencer, as well as a randomize function that enters random parameters to shape totally surprising sounds.

The Korg Volca FM 2: Small in Size, Big on FM

The FM synthesis of this bold little synth is fully compatible with Yamaha's renowned DX7 synthesizer, meaning that loading in DX7 sys-ex's is no problem. Several control elements are present, but as anyone will understand, the Volca has nowhere near enough room to give every single FM parameter a physical control of its own. Nevertheless, all of the parameters can be accessed through a bit of menu diving, which may sound scary but it's simply how FM synthesis works. If you know what you're doing, you'll be just fine. And if you truly can't do without a large and easy editor, you can always use the free, browser-based Volca-FM / DX-7 Patch Editor to create literally millions of different sounds, experimenting with things like pitch and intensity.

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (4)

4.8
4 reviews

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Reviews from other countries

4 / 5

Korg Volca FM 2 Synthesizer

Je kan hem gebruiken als DX7 clone, in dat geval heeft hij een het hele gamma aan retro sounds aan boord, van roaring bass tot glassy xylofoon. Online vind je massa's DX7 patches die hier op werken en als je de moeite neemt om in FM synthese te duiken dan kan je er zelfs zeer experimentele klanken uit krijgen, in dat geval is het wel aan te raden om patchbase of iets dergelijks te gebruiken al kan je alle parameters op het toestel zelf instellen, je gaat aardig wat notities moeten maken als je je weg niet wil kwijt geraken. Pakt enorm veel punch en mogelijkheden in een klein formaat, ideaal voor de kleinschalige experimentalist die beperkt is wat plaats maar toch niet hele dagen achter de computer wil zitten. Een klein nadeel is dat je de sequencer niet kan uitschakelen, van zodra hij een midi clock/transport signaal ontvangt begint hij te spelen. Al met al voor zijn prijs een alleraardigst synthje.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Korg Volca FM 2 Synthesizer

Programmeerbaar met onder andere Dexed en andere DX7 patch editors. Inbegrepen chorus en reverb zijn erg welkom.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
5 / 5

Korg Volca FM 2 Synthesizer

What a great little synth! My ONLY complaint is that the external power supply uses a different size plug that the "BOSS" style ones that so many other devices use and a power supp;;y does NOT come with synth — batteries do, but it would be great to have the proper power supply included. I get that Korg is aiming at "mobile" applications, but for use in the studio would be much easier.

So far I have had it being run by my Empress Zoia for creating ambient sequences.
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This review was automatically translated from French.
5 / 5

Korg Volca FM 2 Synthesizer

Een zesstemminge DX-7 voor minder dan 200 Euro, wat wil je nog meer? Je kunt DX-7 sysex patches laden via een midi-kabel. De FM2 heeft 6 stemmen (tegen 3 bij de FM1), midi-out (geen sysex dumps!), velocity (FM1 alleen via Retrokits midi-kabel of 3rd party firmware) en chorus+reverb (FM1 alleen chorus). Sustain heb je standaard (als ik me niet vergis) niet, maar met Retrokits kabel wel. Klinkt als een klok. Het enige minpuntje is dat het programmeren op het apparaat zelf onhandig is, net als op de originele DX-7. Maar genoeg patches op het internet te vinden, en die kun je wel makkelijk tweaken. Kortom: no brainer voor FM-synthese fans.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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