Korg Volca FM2 Vs. Sonicware Liven XFM Sound Comparison

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These are 2 portable and budget, 6 voice, FM synthesizers. While the Sonicware Liven XFM is more capable as a beat making machine, I thought I'd put the Korg Volca FM2 up to the sound test to see where it can compete. No external effects were added.
Since synths can make millions of different sounds, it is hard to directly compare them. So to do the best I could, I compared some of my favorite presets/custom patches in the following categories:
0:00 Pads
0:45 Ambience
1:45 Bass
3:15 Lead
4:20 Keys
5:55 Brass
6:47 Strings
7:57 Mallets
9:00 Whistles
9:58 Drums
In my opinion, the XFM is warmer sounding and better for traditional electronic sounds with its own unique twist. While the Volca FM2 is better for beutifully replicating the sounds of acoustic instruments.
#volcafm #korg #sonicware #livenxfm

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@SonicCartography 6 месяцев назад

Very nice comparison! It really helps to demonstrate the differences between the two (the lofi warmth of the XFM versus the glassy clarity of the FM2), and I'm sure this will be useful for people trying to decide between them.

@x10dc90 6 месяцев назад

I like both and they sound great. Even so, I prefer the form factor of the Liven XFM, and the fact that It doesn't need midi adaptors like the Volca.

@DylanFerno 6 месяцев назад

Yea the XFM is definitely more playable overall. The volca FM can just be a better sound source for certain patches

@DylanFerno 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yea exactly I agree. They sound quite distinct for both being FM synths. I wouldn't say one really sounds better, just different 😊

@xflow-fc8eq 4 месяца назад

@9:58 That fat low end on the XFM 🤤 How glitchy and noisy can it get on drums/percussion? Is this the “model cycles” killer?

@DylanFerno 4 месяца назад

Extremely glitchy and noisy aha. It has a ridiculous amount of modulation capabilites and you can record these parameter changes to each step 👍 I prefer it over Model:Cycles based alone on it having a polyphonic keyboard...but that's just my preference

@xflow-fc8eq 4 месяца назад

@@DylanFerno Cool!! I just found out the Mega Synthesis version has 6 tracks instead of 4... The FM engines don't seem as rich but it's simpler to operate and for drums should be enough

@DylanFerno 4 месяца назад

@xflow-fc8eq Yea that one looks really cool as well. Seems like the Mega Synthesis is better to make full tracks while the XFM is deeper as a synth

@666-Chaosynth 5 месяцев назад

Very first part reminded me of Donna Summers I Feel Love! I struggle with fm.......since the days of buying a new tx81z.....hated it.....volca fm... hated it.....just bought an fm2.... initially....hated it....but I'm learning to use it differently....changing things while running seq patterns rather than playing it with keys seems to be working for me. I am liking the sounds of the xfm though....😊

@DylanFerno 5 месяцев назад

Wow cool it does sound like the intro to that song! I made a vid on how to make FM synthesis easier on the volca FM2 in case you want to check it out m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jJNwcpiLxyY.html&pp=ygULZHlsYW4gZmVybm8%3D

@user-lw8dr6xx8i 3 месяца назад

what about the Opsix?

@sandokan66 5 месяцев назад

We should not forget, the Sonicware costs 100 bucks more.

@DylanFerno 5 месяцев назад

Yup definitely something to consider. Overall the video isn't meant to be a full product comparison. It just focuses just on sound since I didn't see this anywhere else. Hope it was helpful to some extent 👍