Korg volca nubass Vacuum Tube Bass Synth

Monophonic Analog Bass Synthesizer Module with Nutube Technology, 16-step Sequencer, MIDI In, and Sync I/O

The Korg Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Synthesizer features a sound source based around a vacuum tube oscillator and a classic ladder filter, well suited for producers and performers looking for warm harmonics and huge distortion produced by analog vacuum tubes for the ultimate bass machine.

The Nutube contains two independent triodes; one is used in the oscillator to generate a sawtooth wave or square wave. The other triode is used in the drive circuit of the sub oscillator, adding depth and warmth one octave below the oscillator. The low-pass filter is remarkably dynamic in the way it affects a sound more than just ranging from bright-to-dark. Its wide range of timbral possibilities makes it ideal for a broad variety of electronic music, including the distinctive modulation that can be heard in acid house and techno. The driver circuit uses an analog circuit reminiscent of a classic stompbox, which introduces compression and mild distortion to create a thickness to your bass sound, while the tone knob adds crispiness to the high-frequency range.

The synthesizer can be controlled with its multitouch keyboard or the built-in 16-step sequencer with slide, accent, and transpose functions. The sequencer has 16 memory patches for storing your settings and an Active Step function that can remove or insert steps to help create new bass lines. The unit can receive MIDI from an external controller or DAW via its 5-pin DIN connector. Multiple units from the Volca line can be clock synced with the 1/8" Sync In and Out connectors. The Korg Volca Nubass includes a sync cable and can be powered by the included six AA batteries or with the optional KA-350 AC adapter.

Features:

• Music Software Bundle
• Apps for iPad/iPhone
• KORG Gadget Le (music production studio DAW app)
• KORG Module Le (piano/keyboard sound module app)
• Software for Mac/Windows
• KORG Collection - M1 Le (synthesizer sound module)
• UVI Digital Synsations (synthesizer sound module)
• AAS Ultra Analog Session (synthesizer sound module)
• AAS Strum Session (acoustic guitar sound module)
• AAS Lounge Lizard Session (electric piano sound module)
• Propellerhead Reason Lite (DAW music production software)
• Skoove free 3 month trial of Skoove Premium (online piano lesson)
• KORG Gadget Le for Mac (DAW music production software)
• iZOTOPE Ozone Elements (Audio Mastering Plug-in Software)

Specifications:

• Keyboard: Multitouch Keyboard with Step Key
• Synthesizer Type: Analog
• Polyphony: 1
• Structure: 1 x VTO (Vacuum Tube Oscillator, Sub-Oscillator)
• 1 x VCF
• 1 x VCA
• 1 x EG
• 1 x LFO
• 1 x Overdrive
• VCO: VTO: Wave (Saw, Square), Pitch
• Sub Oscillator: Saturation, Level
• VCF: Cutoff, Peak, EG Intensity
• VCA: EG On/Off
• Sustain On/Off
• LFO: Rate, Intensity, Target (Amp, Pitch, Cutoff), Wave (Triangle, Square), LFO Sync
• EG: Attack, Decay/Release, Sustain
• Sequencer: Number of Parts: 1
• Number of Steps: 16
• Number of Recording Patterns: 16
• Connectors: 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack Headphone Output
• 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Mono Mini Jack Sync In
• 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Mono Mini Jack Sync Out
• 1 x 5-Pin DIN MIDI In
• Power Supply: 6 x AA Alkaline or Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
• Optional KA-350 Adapter
• Battery Life: Approximately 8 Hours (with Alkaline Batteries)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.6 x 4.5 x 1.8" / 193 x 115 x 46 mm
• Weight: 0.82 lb / 370 g (Excluding Batteries)

Includes:

• Korg Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Synthesizer with 16-Step Sequencer
• 6 x AA Alkaline Batteries
• Sync Cable
• Music Software Bundle
• Limited 1-Year Warranty