Are you looking for a polyphonic portable hardware FM synthesizer with a sequencer and arpeggiator that can load old DX-7 patches for under $225? We get hands on with the Korg volca FM in this review.  

Another Year, Another Technology

volca FM in the box
The expressive Transpose and Velocity sliders on the volca FM.
volca FM - makes you wish it had MIDI Out too.

Poly-Whatically?

Algorithm

volca FM meet volca Sample.

Sequence On!

volca FM full angle

Conclusion

Sound Designer, Musician, Author... G.W. Childs has worn many hats. Beginning in the U.S. Army back in 1991, at the age of 18, G.W. began learning electronics, communications and then ultimately audio and video editing from the Department of Defense. Upon leaving the military G.W. went on to work for many exciting companies like Lu... Read More

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