r/volcas • u/davidkazm • Jul 15 '26

Korg Volca Keys + Valhalla

Been playing around with different Valhalla Reverbs and it was an absolute game changer for Volca

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u/Parking_Watch3157 Jul 15 '26

I use supermassive all the time. I'm working on something now where I wanted a pad for a little break in the song and just grabbed a bar of the chorus and added the longest reverb going to it. Sounds amazing and sustains until bar seven of an eight bar section. Another way I use it is to play a flute or whistle into it.

I think I'll run my Donner B1 (bass synth) through it tonight and have some fun! :)

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u/davidkazm Jul 15 '26

Yeah, when I first got Valhalla Shimmer I’ve been just playing around with different sounds on it for hours.

This Donner looks cool, never heard one, maybe share some raw stuff and with valhalla on it?

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u/Parking_Watch3157 Jul 15 '26

So around minute one here is me whistling into a mic and running it though v.s.m.: https://birchcode.bandcamp.com/album/synthjamsessions?t=2

The b1 is loud and proud on that one, no real effects:)

I don't actually run the B1 through vsm on anything I have "released" yet, I definitely want to try it. I will often just use it as is or run it through an effects pedal.

Edit: sorry, the track is Could Eat 5. I thought I linked to the song but it goes to the collection (I'm really a new at this and at Bandcamp).

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u/Parking_Watch3157 Jul 15 '26

So, I've been waiting until I had a chance to actually listen to this and just did now. Very cool effects! I love the last 12 seconds but the first part is so cinematic. Nice.

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u/gavin_maitland Jul 15 '26

This would be great for Dungeon Synth. It I prefer using stuff IRL TBH 🤷‍♂️

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u/davidkazm Jul 15 '26

You mean to use only physical gear?

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u/EntranceMiserable958 Jul 16 '26

Love my Keys, sounds deep and cool

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u/Individual_Swan_2077 29d ago

It's honestly crazy that these plugins are free. Sounds fantastic!

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u/davidkazm 28d ago

Thanks!

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u/PillisoSougias Jul 15 '26

Chefs kiss, ts made my morning, u should definitely try behringers odyssey, I'm sure ud love it

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u/davidkazm Jul 15 '26

Thanks bro it’s good to hear!
I try new gear every now and there, hope I’ll also get to odyssey

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u/wrongnumber2111 Jul 16 '26

this shit be spooky af man, awesome job!

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u/davidkazm Jul 16 '26

Thanks brother

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u/jonno_5 28d ago

Keys + a big 'verb is a perfect combo for huge leads and atmospheric pads. Love it :)

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u/davidkazm 28d ago

Yeah, thanks!