Volca Modular Only: Short Song with Six Patches
The Volca Modular is capable of a LOT of different sounds... to help newbies like me learn the ropes, Korg has some patch examples listed on their site. I decided to create a song using only these patches. (links below)
To write this song I started off with a chord progression created by Chord Progression Generator (link below). Then, I used the sequencer on the Volca Modular to record two simple sequences that follow the progression. I also wrote a couple melodies that can be played on the ribbon keys.
This song uses a single synth recorded six times, with a different patch used in each recording. During each recording, I listened to all of the previous recordings while playing. I recorded the percussive patch ("western bongo") first, using the sequencer, to set the tempo. I recorded the most expressive melodic patch ("vibrato") last, to make sure that it fit in with the rest of the song.
Patches used:
Top left: Random Release https://cdn.korg.com/us/products/uplo...
Top center: Gate Math https://cdn.korg.com/us/products/uplo...
Top right: Polyrhythmic Duo https://cdn.korg.com/us/products/uplo...
Bottom left: Generative https://cdn.korg.com/us/products/uplo...
Bottom center: Western Bongo https://cdn.korg.com/us/products/uplo...
Bottom right: Vibrato https://cdn.korg.com/us/products/uplo...
Chord Progression Generator:
https://modalmodule.itch.io/chord-pro...
Download this song on sc:
/ disquiet0372-honeymoon-phase
More on this 372nd weekly Disquiet Junto project — Honeymoon Phase / The Assignment: Record a piece of music with (only) your most recently obtained instrument or music/sound tool — at: https://disquiet.com/0372/
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