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How do I sync the Volca Beats to other gear using MIDI?
Connect a MIDI cable from your external sequencer's MIDI OUT to the Volca Beats' MIDI IN. Set the Volca Beats' MIDI channel (global parameter 07) to match the MIDI channel being sent by your sequencer; it defaults to MIDI channel 1.
How do I save and load patterns on the Volca Beats?
Press FUNC + MEMORY to enter Memory mode. Use the STEP buttons 1-8 to select a memory slot (1-8), then press REC to save your current pattern. To load a pattern, enter memory mode and press the corresponding STEP button.
What do the 'Stutter' and 'Step Jump' functions do, and how do I use them?
Stutter creates rhythmic repeats of the current step by pressing FUNC + Active Step button, allowing for interesting fills. Step Jump lets you jump directly to a specific step by pressing FUNC + Step button, altering the sequence.
Why is my Volca Beats not making any sound, even though I can see the LEDs flashing?
First, check the volume knob and ensure headphones or external speakers are properly connected to the headphone output. Also, verify that the Global parameter 08 (Volume Level) isn't set too low, accessible by holding FUNC and turning the Tempo knob.
How do I use the 'PCM Speed' control and what does it affect?
The PCM Speed knob, located above the PCM sound section, adjusts the playback speed and pitch of the PCM sounds (Clap, Claves, Agogo, and Crash). Lower speeds result in lower pitches and longer durations; higher speeds, higher pitches and shorter durations.