But why would you buy it?

“It’s not hard to understand the appeal for these little synths.

All with just enough gear to hold in a backpack.”

Korg’s Volca FM2 Synthesizer

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If youve heard any 1980s synth-pop, youve heard an FM synthesizer.

“Nothing beats the immediacy of hardware!

Which is to say, musicians love the solid control and feedback you get from hardware.

person using the Korg Volca FM2

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Thats not to say Korg doesnt work with software.

Nothing beats the immediacy of hardware!

But in some ways, the Volca beats everything, just because its so immediate.

Like an acoustic guitar, you could just pick it up and start playing.