Just got a Volca Modular a couple weekends ago, it is both my first semi-modular and first west-coast style synth so I am only beginning to understand what all it can do. Korg has several patch examples on their site, so for this project I decided to create a song using only those patches.
I started off with a chord progression created by Chord Progression Generator. 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.
The soundcloud description includes links to a video of myself playing each part, Chord Progression Generator, and each of the patches used. Didn’t want to include any more links besides the soundcloud one here because I am still a relative newbie with lines & have accidentally screwed up forum posts by using too many links before 