Volca Sample (2nd Gen)
Korg
An 8-voice sample player with analog isolator, pattern sequencer, and USB transfer.
Format
Standalone
Sample Rate
31.25 kHz
Bit Depth
16-bit
Channels
Mono
File Formats
WAV or AIFF
Storage
Internal only (8 MB)
Specifications
| Polyphony | 8 voices |
| Memory | 8 MB (~130 seconds, 200 samples max) |
Features
- 16-step sequencer, 10 simultaneous sequences, 16 patterns
- Analog isolator, reverb, swing
- MIDI in, sync in/out
- Power: 6x AA (~10 hours) or 9V adapter
- Sample player only (cannot record audio directly)
Transfer Method
Korg Librarian software (free) over USB. Uses .VLCSPLLIB project files.
Notes
- No SD card. Samples transferred via the Korg Librarian software over USB
- 100 sample slots (S.000-S.099), 10 sequence patterns (P.001-P.010)
- 1st Gen transfer method: Audio-encoded data (SYRO protocol) via 3.5 mm sync-in
Third-Party Tools
- Vosyr (community transfer app)
- SYRO SDK (open-source, for 1st gen)