How do I connect my Korg Volca beats to my computer?
The process is virtually identical for the Korg Volca Synths.
- Connect a 3.5 mm to 1/4 inch adapter (such as this) to the headphones output of your Korg Volca.
- Connect the 1/4 inch end into an input in your audio interface.
- Plug the audio interface into your PC or laptop.
How do I set my MIDI channel on Volca Beats?
If you wish to change the midi receive channel:

- While holding down the MEMORY button, turn on the volca beats.
- Step buttons 1 to 16 correspond to the MIDI channels 1 to 16.
- When you have finished specifying the settings, press the (REC) button.
How do I update my Korg Volca beats?
Connect the audio output of your playback device to the SYNC IN connector on your volca beats. 1. Turn the power on while pressing the FUNC and PLAY buttons. “UPdt” will be displayed to show your volca beats has entered update mode.
Do Volcas have MIDI in?
More videos on YouTube All Volcas have MIDI input using a 5-pin MIDI DIN. Thus you will need some adapter to connect the Volca to your computer. Some USB sound cards, like the Scarlet 2i4 already come with a USB/MIDI interface included.
How do I check my Volca firmware?
If you want to check the firmware version, turn the power ON while pressing the REC button. You should see “Main 109” on the LED display. Now you can easily use Dexed to transfer DX7 patches to your modded Volca!

Is Volcas a stereo?
Audio Cables Korg recommends that only stereo (TRS) cables should be used for Volca audio output, even on mono Volcas. This applies even if you’re plugging the stereo cable into a mono input on a mixer.
What cables do I need for Korg Volca?
Instead, use a 3.5 mm cable and plug it directly into the Volca headphone jack. Korg recommends that only stereo (TRS) cables should be used for Volca audio output, even on mono Volcas. This applies even if you’re plugging the stereo cable into a mono input on a mixer.