Korg Volca Keys
An analog lead synthesizer with three voices and a filter inspired by the MiniKorg-700S.
Overview
The Korg Volca Keys is an analog lead synthesizer made by Korg. It features three voltage-controlled oscillators and a 27-key button keyboard. Designed for portability and hands-on sound creation, it includes a built-in loop sequencer and allows for audio-range LFO modulation. The synth uses a digitally-controlled analog signal path, with a filter derived from the classic MiniKorg-700S.
Specifications
| Polyphony | 3-voice |
| Oscillators | 3 x VCO |
| Waveforms | Sawtooth, Square |
| Filter | 12 dB/octave, resonant low-pass filter |
| Keys | 27-key buttons |
Design
The Volca Keys uses digitally-controlled analog oscillators and a filter that recreates the circuit from the Korg MiniKorg-700S. Its LFO can modulate at audio rates, enabling distortion and complex timbral effects. The synth engine consists of 3 VCOs, 1 VCF, 1 VCA, 1 LFO, and 1 EG, all controlled via a compact button matrix.
Market
The Volca Keys had a street price of $149.99 and is described as a "cheap & dirty analog synth" by reviewers. It includes a sync cable for connecting to other Volca units or external gear.
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