Korg Volca Nubass
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Korg
Volca Nubass
Product Info
Article Number:
465942
Brand:
Korg
Model:
Volca Nubass
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Volca Nubass is a seriously fun little bass synth – it’s all about that raw, analog grit. It’s perfect for electronic music producers, experimentalists, or anyone wanting a pocket-sized acid generator. Don’t expect a studio powerhouse, but for its size and price, the sonic possibilities are surprisingly deep.
Product Description
- Korg Volca Nubass
- Analog Bass Synthesizer
- With tube oscillator and sub-oscillator
- Analog drive circuit with tube distortion
- Classic ladder filter design for typical acid sounds
- 16-Step sequencer with motion sequencing and pattern chain function
- Accent
- slide and transpose functions
- Multitouch keyboard / Step keys
- LED display
- Built-in speaker
- Sync I/O: 3.5 mm Mini jack sockets Mono
- MIDI In
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm Mini stereo jack
- Power supply: 6x AA battery or mains adapter KA-350 (mains adapter not included)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 193 x 115 x 46 mm
- Weight: 370 g
- Suitable optional case: Art.#489618# (not included)
- Suitable bag: Art.#485319# (not included)
PROS
- • Tube oscillator delivers unexpectedly thick, warm bass tones.
- • Sequencer’s motion sequencing adds evolving, unpredictable textures.
- • Compact size makes it incredibly portable for production on the go.
- • Classic ladder filter excels at creating signature acid and rave basslines.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony restricts layering and complex arrangements.
- • Small multitouch keyboard is cramped for extended playing sessions.
- • Battery life is relatively short, requiring frequent replacements.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
16 step keys / multitouch keyboard
Key Type
Miniature, touch-sensitive
Synthesis Type
Analog (tube oscillator + sub-oscillator)
Polyphony
Monophonic
Effects
Analog drive/tube distortion, basic filter resonance
Connections
3.5mm Mini jack (sync, headphone), MIDI In
Weight
370 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The tube oscillator adds a characteristic warmth and harmonic complexity absent in typical op-amp designs, lending a more vintage, organic feel.
The 16-step sequencer is fairly intuitive, but mastering the motion sequencing functionality takes some practice and experimentation.
Yes, the 3.5mm sync I/O allows for straightforward synchronization with other Volca units and compatible gear using a standard mini-jack cable.
