Korg VOLCANUBASS Bass Synth With Nutube Technology – Korg

Powerful and versatile bass synthesis with a sound source based around a vacuum tube oscillator.
Even today, when digital technology allows electronic musical instruments to simulate any sound imaginable, the warm harmonics and distortion produced by analog vacuum tubes is still sought after. This distinctive sound has a quality beyond words that sets it apart, and cannot be captured by a response curve; it’s the unmistakable sound of tubes.

The volca nubass is the first analog synth to be equipped with a Nutube new-generation vacuum tube in its oscillator circuit. By incorporating a vacuum tube, nubass produces a warm, thick, and rich sound, unlike any digital or transistor-based synthesizer. The familiar transistor ladder filter along with overdrive, and huge-sounding distortion, gives it the unmistakable character of a classic bass machine. Coupled with an LFO with flexible routing and sync, nubass also provides numerous possibilities for a new generation of music.

A truly unique bass machine for both classic and new sounds, with the power of modern synthesizer design. It’s the volca nubass.

Specifications

Keyboard:

• Type: Multi-touch Keyboard / Step key
• Synthesizer Type: Analog synthesis
• Maximum Polyphony: 1
• Structure:
  • VTO (Oscillator, Sub-oscillator)
  • VCF
  • VCA
  • EG
  • LFO
  • Overdrive

Sequencer:

• Number of Parts: 1
• Number of Steps: 16 (pattern chain is available)
• Number of Recording Patterns: 16 (No.1 – 10 are factory preset)

Connectors:

• Audio Output: Headphones (3.5mm stereo mini jack)
• Sync:
  • Sync In (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum input level: 20V)
  • Sync Out (3.5mm monaural mini jack, Maximum Output level: 5V)
• MIDI: MIDI In

Power:

• Battery Life: Approximately 8 hours (using alkaline batteries)
• Power Supply: AA alkaline battery ×6, AA nickel-metal hydride battery ×6, or AC adapter “KA-350” (optional)

Others:

• Included Items:
  • Six AA alkaline batteries for checking operation
  • Sync cable
• Accessories (sold separately):
  • KA-350 AC adapter
  • SEQUENZ CB-4VOLCA hard shell case
  • SEQUENZ CC-VOLCA dedicated carrying case
  • SQ-CABLE-6 sync cable
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 193 × 115 × 46 mm / 7.61″ x 4.54″ x 1.82″
• Weight: 370 g / 0.82 lbs. (Excluding batteries)