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Volca Beats
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Volca Beats

4.8(17 ratings)

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$119.99at B&H Photo-Video-AudioChecked 6 h ago

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  • Lowest price today: $119.99 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio (checked Nov 15, 2026).
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Our take on the Volca Beats

The Korg Volca Beats is a compact hybrid drum machine: analog kick, snare, toms, hats and PCM samples for clap, claves, agogo and crash. Its 16-step sequencer, motion recording of knob moves, built-in speaker and battery option make it a grab-and-go groove box. It suits beginners and jam partners more than studio producers, since it has no USB, no full MIDI out and only 8 memory slots. Compared with the Roland TR-8 or Elektron Model:Samples it is far simpler and more limited, but its hands-on analog sound and portability are what owners praise.

Best forFirst-time drum machine buyersLive jams and sketching beats on the goAdding analog drums to a synth or modular setupProducers who want hands-on knob tweaking
Pros
  • Real analog kick, snare, toms and hats with PCM clap and percussion
  • 16-step sequencer with real-time and step recording
  • Motion recording captures knob movements per step
  • Built-in speaker and battery power for portable use
  • Sync In/Out and MIDI In for pairing with other gear
  • Small and light at about 1.85 lb
Cons
  • No USB and no MIDI Out or Thru
  • Only 8 memory patches for saving patterns
  • No multi-timbral polyphony; one part at a time
  • Snare and hat circuits are often called thin or noisy
  • No written warranty stated

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Volca Beats price history

Lowest price we've seen: $119.99 on Nov 15 at Adorama. Tracked across 17 stores since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

  • 4.8 / 517 ratings

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings. Owners like the hands-on analog sound and portability; recurring complaints focus on the snare and hi-hat tone and the limited memory.

What people mention
  • Kick soundPraisedOwners call the analog kick deep and punchy, the standout of the unit.
  • SnareCriticisedReviewers say the snare is thin and needs work to sit in a mix.
  • Hi-hatsMixedSome find the hat circuit noisy and metallic; others like its character.
  • SequencerPraisedThe 16-step sequencer with motion recording is called quick and intuitive.
  • MemoryCriticisedOnly 8 pattern slots is limiting for building full sets.
  • PortabilityPraisedThe speaker and battery power make it easy to jam anywhere.

About the Volca Beats

The Korg Volca Beats is a rhythm machine that combines analog and digital sound sources. It has the classic drum sounds of dance music. Four of its sounds (clap, claves, agogo and crash cymbal) are PCM samples.

It has a 16-step sequencer with 16 touch trigger pads that double as step keys. Patterns can be recorded in real time or step by step, and the Step Jump function is included. Two Stutter knobs are built in.

Sync In and Out and a MIDI In connect it to other gear.

Type
Drum machine with step sequencer
Sound source
Analog, plus PCM samples for clap, claves, agogo and crash cymbal
PCM sounds
4
Parts
10
Sequencer
16-step step sequencer, 10 parts
Recording
Real-time and step recording
Pads and keys
16 multi-touch trigger pads / step keys
Knobs
2 Stutter knobs
Memory
8 user patches
Polyphony
No multi-timbrality
Ports
Sync In, Sync Out, MIDI In
USB
No
Wireless
No
Color
Multicolor
Model
VOLCABEATS

Specifications

Brand
KorgSource
Digital/analog
AnalogSource
Number of steps
16Source
Inputs & outputs

Questions and answers

Is the Volca Beats fully analog?
No. The kick, snare, toms and hats are analog; the clap, claves, agogo and crash are PCM samples.
Can I connect it to a computer?
Not by USB. It has MIDI In only, so you can sequence it from a MIDI controller or interface but not send MIDI out to a DAW.
How many patterns can I save?
Eight memory patches, each holding a 16-step pattern.
Does it work with other Volcas?
Yes. Sync In and Out let you chain it with other Volca units or modular gear.
Is it good for a beginner?
Yes. Step and real-time recording are straightforward, and the built-in speaker lets you start without extra gear.
What is in the box?
The unit itself; batteries and a power adapter are not included.
Where is the Volca Beats cheapest?
At B&H Photo-Video-Audio, for $119.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Volca Beats?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings.
Where can I buy the Volca Beats?
15 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, korgusshop.com, Sweetwater, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, Kraft Music.

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