Inspired by classic rhythm machines
The volca beats provides six of the sounds for which the greatness of analog shines most clearly: Kick, Snare, Hi Tom, Lo Tom, Closed Hi Hat, and Open Hi Hat.
Maximum impact from minimal parameters
The volca beats provides a carefully selected minimal set of parameters that let you quickly create the drum sound you want.
Take it to go
The volca beats can be battery powered for maximum portability. With its compact size, battery operation, and built-in speaker, it's easy to take the volca anywhere and perform any time.
"A first-choice recommendation for anyone starting out for their first hardware drum machine. Given its size and price it sure has many drawbacks but in all, the Volca Beats is an affordable piece of gear with plenty of character and unique sounds."
Technical Details
Main Features:
- Multitouch trigger pad/step key
- Analog Synthesis (Kick, Snare, HI Tom, Lo Tom, Closed/Open Hi Hat)
- PCM synthesis (Clap, Claves, Agogo, Crash)
- Kick: Click, Pitch, Decay, Part Level
- Snare: Snappy, Pitch, Decay, Part Level
- Tom: Hi Pitch, Lo Pitch, Decay, Part Level
- Hi Hat: Closed Decay, Open Decay, Grain, Part Level
- PCM: PCM Speed, Part Level
- 16 Step Sequencer
- 8 recording patterns
Input/Outputs
- Audio output: 3.5mm headphone 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
Size, Weight + Power:
- AC adapter "KA-350"
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.61 x 4.54 x 1.78 inches
- Weight: 0.82lbs (Excluding batteries)
Why DJ TechTools?
"A first-choice recommendation for anyone starting out for their first hardware drum machine. Given its size and price it sure has many drawbacks but in all, the Volca Beats is an affordable piece of gear with plenty of character and unique sounds."
