Korg — Volca FM2


It looks like the manual you’ve provided is for the Korg volca fm2, which is a standalone digital FM synthesizer (not an Eurorack module). However, it features MIDI, analog sync, and 3.5mm jacks which can integrate with modular systems and DAWs via adapters and creative signaling (e.g., with the right analog clocking/conversion and MIDI-to-CV modules).

Below, you’ll find a concise “cheat sheet" for eurorack-style integration and operational use—perfect for modular synth musicians.


Korg volca fm2 - Digital FM Synthesizer Manual (PDF)

Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Inputs & Outputs

Jack/Port Type Description & Specs
DC 9V Power DC power input (use only specified Korg adapter)
Headphones 3.5mm TRS Mini-jack stereo audio output; plugging in mutes the built-in speaker
SYNC IN 3.5mm TS Analog clock in; 20V max input; triggers sequencer steps
SYNC OUT 3.5mm TS Analog clock out; 5V pulse output at each 16-step sequencer step (15 ms)
MIDI IN 3.5mm TRS MIDI - Type A (adapter to DIN needed); accepts note, CC, SYX (DX7)
MIDI OUT 3.5mm TRS MIDI - Type A; outputs note/events; use adapter to 5-pin DIN if needed

Panel Controls

Control Type Function
POWER Button Press to turn on; hold for 1s to turn off
TRANSPOSE Slider Shifts pitch ±octaves or semitones; semitone mode via FUNC+TRANSPOSE
VELOCITY Slider Sets velocity in Play mode; Value in Edit mode
OCTAVE Button (<, >) Shift keyboard range up/down 1 octave per press; in Edit, select operator
OPERATOR +/- Button Select FM operator (1-6 or All) in Edit mode
PROGRAM Knob Selects presaved program (Play); selects FM parameter (Edit)
ALGRTM Knob FM operator algorithm (32 types, DX7 compatible)
MEMORY Button Hold + 1-16 to load sequence; Func+MEMORY+1-16 to save
SAVE/EXPORT Button Save/Export current program/sequences (see “Exporting” below)
EDIT Button Toggle PLAY/Edit mode
FUNC Button Hold for alt functions (e.g. FX, chain, global config, mode select)
PLAY Button Sequence play/stop
REC Button Sequence record/erase
STEP KEYS 1-16 Buttons Used as keyboard, step buttons, selector for other functions
MOD/EG KNOBS Knob Attack/Decay for Modulator and Carrier ops
LFO RATE/P.DEPTH Knob Controls FM LFO speed and depth
TYPE/DIV Knobs Arpeggiator pattern (TYPE) and division (DIV)
TEMPO Knob Global tempo for seq/arp
VOLUME Knob Master output volume

Global Configuration & Utility

Key Functions with FUNC

Voltage Ranges (Inputs/Outputs)

Input/Output Voltage Range
SYNC IN 0–20V Max
SYNC OUT 5V pulse, 15ms
MIDI In/Out Standard MIDI voltages via TRS or adapter (not analog CV!)
Headphones Out Line level audio/standard headphones

NOTE: This unit does NOT accept standard Eurorack CV/Gate for pitch/trigs! It is clockable via analog clock volts (SYNC IN, 5V or higher trigger) but melodic, modulation CV requires MIDI-to-CV conversion.

Exporting Patches/Sequences


Example Eurorack Integrations


Reference Links


If you have more specific workflow goals (e.g., integrating with MIDI-to-CV, or using sequenced clocks in a patch), just ask!