Korg Volca Drum - Studio Hardware Inventory

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Basic data

Name

Korg Volca Drum

Physical parameters

Dimensions (mm)

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Dimensions (inch)

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Weight

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Format

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Material

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Manufacturing (Period)

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Manufacturer

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Power

Voltage

6x AA battery or 9V DC (Korg KA-350)

Current (typical)

100 mA

Current (max)

150 mA

Polarity

centerpositive

Connector

DC 9V barrel (Korg Ka-350) + battery compartment

AC/DC

Internal/External

Internal

Note

Supports power supply via Korg KA-350 (9V DC, center-positive); battery operation about 40 hours.

Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.

Firmware and serial number

Serial number

Not stated

FW version (current)

Not stated

Check date

2026-03-03

Previous version

N/A

Bootloader

N/A

Update Link

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Backup File

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Quick Summary

The Korg Volca Drum (2017) is a compact drum synth with 6 synthesized drum sounds synthesized in real-time (not sample-based). Features kick, snare, hi-hat, tom 1-3 with individual decay and tone controls. 16-step sequencer, looper and hi-hat drift for authentic sounds.

Product Description

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Features and functions

6 synthesized drum sounds - Kick, Snare, Hi- Hat, Tom 1-3
Real-time sound synthesis - analog process without a sample library
Individual Decay check - adjustable duration for each sound
Individual Tone Control - tone adjustment and pitch per sound
Hi- Hat drift - authentic hi- hat variation (incoherent repetition)
16-step sequencer - production of drum pattern and rhythms
Tempo check - 40-300 BPM (internal or external sync)
Loooper - recording and playback of drum loop in real time
Overdub mode - layering of the patterns and complex drum structure
Battery + USB power supply - about 40 hours on AA batteries
Sync IN / OUT - sync with Volca Bass, Keys and others
Audio outputs - LINE OUT (3.5 mm TS) + Headphones (3.5 mm stereo)
Built-in speaker - mobile monitoring
Compact design - 188 mm × 110 mm × 60 mm
Analytical sound - without digital processing
Ideal for - electronic music, performance, experimental drums

Primary I/O (quick orientation)

Domain	Inputs	Outputs	Note
Audio	Audio IN (3.5mm TS) - ex. HH	Line OUT (3.5mm TS) + Headphones stereo	Output impedance 1 kCalculation
Sync	Sync IN (3.5mm TS)	Sync OUT (3.5mm TS)	Compatible with Volca series

Controls

FRONT / TOP (user control)

16-step sequencer
Tempo knob
6 drum sound buttons (Kick, Snare, Bass Drum, Tom 1-3, HH)
Per- sound synthesis controls (Decay, Tone, etc)
Master volume

Service / hidden elements

(None)

Connectors and connections

Connector matrix

Interfaces	IN	OUT	Spec / note
Audio	Audio IN (3.5mm TS) - ex. HH	Line OUT (3.5mm TS) + Headphones stereo	Output impedance 1 kCalculation
Sync	Sync IN (3.5mm TS)	Sync OUT (3.5mm TS)	Compatible with Volca series

Latency and jitter

Clock sources

Internal, Sync IN

Clock IN/OUT format

BPM / Sync pulse

Typical latency

< 5 ms

Jitter spec

< 100 ppm

Buffer support

N/A

Impedance and signal levels

Line Level (dBu)

-10 dBV

Mic In level

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Output Impedance

1 kCalculation

Input Impedance

100 kΩ

THD

< 1%

Frequency Range

20 Hz — 20 kHz

Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)

Key	Value
specifications.drums.count	6
specifications.drums.types	Kick, Snare, Hi- Hat, Tom 1, Tom 2, Tom 3
specifications.drums.synthesis	Real-time analog synthesis (not sample-based)
specifications.drums.per _ sound _ controls.decay	Additional decay time per drum
specifications.drums.per _ sound _ controls.tone	Adjust tone / pitch per drum
specifications.drums.per _ sound _ controls.level	Individual level control per sound
specifications.drums.hi _ hat _ drift	Authentic hi- hat timbre variation
specifications.sequencer.steps	16
specifications.sequencer.classes	Multiple classes
specifications.sequencer.resolution	16th notes
specifications.sequencer.tempo	40-300 BPM
specifications.sequencer.features	Real-time step editing, overdub mode
specifications.effectslooper	Real-time recording and playback of drum looks
specifications.effectsoverdub	Build up classes with overdubbing
specifications.synthesis _ engine.kick	Analog subtractive with pitch envelope
specifications.synthesis _ engine.nare	Noise-based with decay envelope
specifications.synthesis _ engine.hi _ hat	Noise-based with drift and time variation
specifications.synthesis _ engineering .tom	Picked analog oscillator with enterprise

Additional technical details

Key	Value
No additional technical details

Typical routing

Beatmaker: Creating drum beats in real time
• Set the tempo ~ 100-120 BPM
• Create beat by clicking on the звукакалилилиликолиликоликоликоликолиликоликоликоликолиликоликолиликоликоликоликоликой, облеликоликой, обликолиликолиликоликой, оликосоликобоблелелеликоликоликой, одиликой,
• Edit Decay / Tone for Dynamics
• Save to memory

Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.

SW / drivers

Component	Windows	macOS	Linux	Note
No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section.

Custom firmware details

Author

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FW family

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Custom FW targets

No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.

Custom CC mapping

CC	Meaning
No custom CC mapping.

Custom FW global settings

Settings	Meaning
No custom global settings.

Custom FW extended menu

Item	Detail
No extended menu details.

Documentation and manuals

Manufacturer / Links

Service log

Date	Event	Who	Note
2026-03-03	Initial inventory	Studio tech	Added to inventory

Presets / User banks

Storage type

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Number of banks

8 floor banks

Current bank

Backup File

Not stated

Export format

USB dump

Note

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Notes / service / modifications

Excellent drum synth for beatmaking. Good sound, good sequencer.