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By Metatron72 Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:48 pm
Coz wrote: Hardware for software prices. :smoker:


Precisely. I'll get all three at like $450USD I think they are $150 each, still $25 less than I paid for Omnisphere.
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By Coz Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:57 pm
It'd be rude to not get alll 3. If I can find the room I'll probably also pick up the MS-20 mini.
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By CHOPFYT Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:45 pm
apologies for the lateness/double post

gonna cop the keys/synth loop one after reading this and watching the links :mrgreen:
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By SimonInAustralia Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:41 pm
mr_debauch wrote:
Coz wrote:they also say it's a new design for the keys etc... but I wonder if the frame is at all the same as the mini-ms20 midi/usbmidi controller that went along with the legacy collection about 10 years ago... they look quite similar comparing pics of the two. (this new mini ms-20 claims 86% of the original ms-20 size.. the controller seems to be said that it's 3/4 of the original size) huh.. who knows..

No, different sized case/keys to the MS20 USB controller, not reused/repurposed parts.
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By sciguy Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:57 pm
Coz wrote:It'd be rude to not get alll 3.



right on. they've really set a trap here, they're cheap enough and varied enough that you could justify getting any 2.
but then you're compelled to just get a 3rd, to complete the set.


I'll probably get the beats and bass. those seem more interesting to me than the keys. The bass can effectively be used as a poly synth, since you can set each oscillator to a different sequence (probably the feature that I was most surprised by, and one that really seals the deal)


I'm still really banking on being able to mod these. For example, all three obviously still have some sort of internal mixer circuit (for the various drums, or multiple oscillators) so I imagine that one could add an audio input to any with just an audio jack and a resistor.
They've made a huge mistake if they haven't made these hack-able. I almost prefer having the option to mod, than to have a bajillion features already built in, which would bump up the cost.
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By wudsiba Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:40 pm
I pre-ordered the beats. I think these are a great idea. Probably the closest I'll ever get to owning an 808. It seems like a mini 808 with Korg minipop style sounds.
I plan to get the keys also. The fact that you can plug in a full keyboard and play it as a module is fantastic. Also really looking forward to seeing what type of mods people come up with. Hopefully an audio in mod is a posability, but I love that they kept the price so low. We are an incredably picky breed, and there is NO way to satisfy everyone. This is probably as close as anyone could come. Great job by Korg on these.
What the hell does Volca mean?
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By Coz Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:22 pm
sciguy wrote:They've made a huge mistake if they haven't made these hack-able.



The safe bet is on these being an easy mod, like the Monotribe. Korg have honed in on what their user base really wants.


wudsiba wrote:What the hell does Volca mean?



Someone posted what it means in the Gearslutz thread somewhere, but it'd be like trying to find a needle in a haystack!
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By sciguy Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:52 pm
check out those MIDI implementation sheets!

a ton of the parameters are CC controllable!


I cannot wait for these.

I'll probably ask for one for my birthday, and buy another. unfortunately, that's not till August. But on the other hand, that gives time for them to be reviewed and evaluated, just in case they're fails somehow.
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By Metatron72 Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:00 pm
^Not surprised at all, and yes it 's pretty dope Korg leaves all this leeway internally to go new place with these.

After Monotribe and Korg just saying here's the schematic and making everything but the filter respond to MIDI I knew they would do the same on these.

I have a Max4Live Device I bought for $5 that is a great front GUI for the MIDI modded tribe and even allows for patch recall saved in the software. It also monkeys with the Note messages a bit to smooth out the clicks you get and help make up for no true envelope controls.


Totally looking forward to similar stuff with new Volcas. Korg is awesome for simply "getting it" as far as customers wants and affording us the openings to do easy mods.
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By wudsiba Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:44 pm
I can't wait to see what mods people come up with. :popcorn:
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By sciguy Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:59 am
I saw somewhere that MIDI out is actually marked on the circuit board - just no connector built in!

I have a feeling we're going to be seeing a ton of labeled patch points on these pcbs...
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By sciguy Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:21 pm
really cool, new vids with the designer himself:


I'll definitely be midi-out-modding the beats if I get it, that sequencer looks like a blast.



bass and keys vids too:

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By kneebone77 Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:01 am
sciguy wrote:


This has only strengthen my resolve... :nod: