pavel_shevchuk's Reviews
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Not for noobs. Questionable value, unless you need MIDI in and Polyphony
As a beginner, i much prefer Teenage Pocket Operator synths because they include basic drum machine to make a complete song with just one device, and Volcas are pack animals.
There's also an issue with sync signal generator - it never stops. If you use Volca as a clock provider for your setup, you can't restart the whole device chain to be in sync like with, again, Teenage POs
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they're primitive, yeah, but if you have a good clock source and you're just slave them? no biggie
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@jimmarchi1 TE POs are just as primitive from a production studio setup standpoint, but POs are superior in portable casual jam setups and as a standalone device, and also 2x cheaper
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I don't really use my volca bass much... but last time I sold the bass I missed it and bought another one so I keep it. I have so many other , more capable synths, but it has a certain something something due to the mono/poly type of filter.... at elast I think that's the legacy korg filter they sued, I forget. I definitely prefer the 303 type sequencer though for acid lines, no doubt. The volca sequencers make too much sense but they're not good enough for really fun jamming and the controls are so small and fiddly. Still, I somehow prefer them to the POs. I feel like they're the best sounding pastic boxes in the synthesizer cheap seats. But I'm partial to the korg sound and always have been.
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@jimmarchi1 again, after trying Volca Bass and buying PO-14 Sub, i prefer PO for the same reasons i've mentioned in original post. I think everyone looking to buy a tiny synth should try both before buying
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everybody has different ideas of what they want to hear and what kind of interface they feel comfortable on... the teenage engineering stuff makes me feel odler than my 40 years
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The best closed-back cans i tried
Sound signature is great. Balanced, with a mild bass boost. There's now a Bluetooth version available, and if it had Active Noise Cancellation of Sony 1000XM3 i'd buy the new version right now.
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Way too bass heavy, and assitant button can't be disabled
I don't like their sound signature, i only use them for work in open space office. Can't wear them on my neck because i trigger voice assistant with my cheek and the phone starts calling random contacts. You'd think Sony of all brands could make a decent pair with 3rd attempt, but nope.
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Best money i've ever spent on a music gear
A complete package. No other gear required. Make awesome 8-bit tunes. Take it everywhere. A lovable tiny synth. Comes in my favorite color.
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A loveable pocket synth for chiptune fans
Died after one set of batteries, and the shop didn't have another Robot to replace it with. I will probably buy another one later
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Expressive and badass looking, but learning curve is crippling
It ended up collecting dust until i sold it to artist H A : Z E who performs live with it now. Check out his "Passage" album