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# **volca**

**Skip it****37/100 **

a small market ($72K/yr) — volca doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$72K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+146.0%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**3**

was 1 a year ago

**Sellers**

**27**

**Price range**

**$26.38–$529.11**

**Returns**

**4.3%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 37/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**70**

 ×0.30

Competition

**20**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**39**

 ×0.10

Returns

**65**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 26 weeks — +146.0% year over year.

2K803.5Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26May '26Jun '26

## **Competition**

- KORG96% - Teenage Engineering3% - The Analog Source1%

The top 5 products capture 77% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 3 brands and 27 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**3 **▲rising

was 1 a year ago

**Sellers**

**27**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Korg Volca FM2 Digital Synthesizer w/ 6 Voices and 16-step Sequencer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LnbIWs35L.jpg) [**Korg Volca FM2 Digital Synthesizer w/ 6 Voices and 16-step Sequencer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XXLXVFS)

KORG$132.274.4★24827%▼falling

2
![Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer Drum Machine w/Pattern Chain Mode and 16-step Sequencer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S+OkNPMSL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer Drum Machine w/Pattern Chain Mode and 16-step Sequencer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G4G8P8P)

KORG$128.564.4★65114%—flat

3
![Korg Volca Bass Analog Synthesizer w/Three Oscillators and 16-step Sequencer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PEFDxqbSL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Bass Analog Synthesizer w/Three Oscillators and 16-step Sequencer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAKQCHS)

KORG$130.904.6★67413%▲rising

4
![Korg Volca Beats Analog Rythem Machine w/Electribe-style 16-step Sequencer and Real Analog Sounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F1YAuuaCL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Beats Analog Rythem Machine w/Electribe-style 16-step Sequencer and Real Analog Sounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAKOVQM)

KORG$126.434.6★92213%▲rising

5
![Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer w/ 16-step Sequencer and Active Step](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41to0qB9bGL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer w/ 16-step Sequencer and Active Step**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW4D7LG)

KORG$133.114.4★65710%▼falling

6
![Korg Volca Mix Analogue Performance Mixer - Bundle with Power Supply and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XTGRxuwgL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Mix Analogue Performance Mixer - Bundle with Power Supply and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB8NQF2Q)

KORG$148.855.0★24%▲rising

7
![teenage engineering pocket operator PO-12 rhythm drum machine and sequencer with parameter locks and punch-in effects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413W11LoldL.jpg) [**teenage engineering pocket operator PO-12 rhythm drum machine and sequencer with parameter locks and punch-in effects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X6EYNQE)

Teenage Engineering$58.624.5★8273%▲rising

8
![Korg Monotron Delay Analog Ribbon Synthesizer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WYQpC2oNL.jpg) [**Korg Monotron Delay Analog Ribbon Synthesizer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00684KFAM)

KORG$50.154.6★1,6383%▼falling

9
![Korg monotron DUO Analog Ribbon Synthesizer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UkPjcE34L.jpg) [**Korg monotron DUO Analog Ribbon Synthesizer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00684KFFW)

KORG$42.974.5★7712%—flat

10

![Korg CV Sequencer and Sync Box (SQ1) black small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41h4jxDtMqL.jpg) [**Korg CV Sequencer and Sync Box (SQ1) black small**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SGY5CIW)

KORG$122.434.6★6162%▼falling

11

![Korg Volca Mix Analogue Performance Mixer Bundle with Korg Volca Beats Sample Keys and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612gyST3QHL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Mix Analogue Performance Mixer Bundle with Korg Volca Beats Sample Keys and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BC97BF3)

KORG$529.110.0★02%▼falling

12

![Korg Volca Keys Analogue Loop Synthesizer Polyphonic w/Simple-three Voice Analog and Self Tuning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-TC2ldoRL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Keys Analogue Loop Synthesizer Polyphonic w/Simple-three Voice Analog and Self Tuning**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAKSVTU)

KORG$131.964.7★6962%▲rising

13

![Korg Volca Modular Synthesizer Bundle with Power Supply and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fSOON8sTL.jpg) [**Korg Volca Modular Synthesizer Bundle with Power Supply and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NC6ZP2V)

KORG$167.514.7★512%▲rising

14

![Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Build Your Own Kaoss Pad Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514dVUAzokL.jpg) [**Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Build Your Own Kaoss Pad Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSTFMS3T)

KORG$157.434.3★792%▲rising

15

![The Analog Source 2 Tier Black Desktop Stand for Korg Volca Beats Bass FM Keys Nubass Loop Sample Synthesizer Mixer Drum Rhythm Machine Sampler](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iIdi7p47L.jpg) [**The Analog Source 2 Tier Black Desktop Stand for Korg Volca Beats Bass FM Keys Nubass Loop Sample Synthesizer Mixer Drum Rhythm Machine Sampler**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1JWD9JG)

The Analog Source$26.383.8★201%▼falling

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Korg Volca FM2 Digital Synthesizer w/ 6 Voices and 16-step Sequencer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LnbIWs35L.jpg)**Korg Volca FM2 Digital Synthesizer w/ 6 Voices and 16-step Sequencer** KORG**$132.27**4.4★248 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XXLXVFS) [![Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer Drum Machine w/Pattern Chain Mode and 16-step Sequencer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S+OkNPMSL.jpg)**Korg Volca Sample 2 Digital Sample Sequencer Drum Machine w/Pattern Chain Mode and 16-step Sequencer** KORG**$128.56**4.4★651 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G4G8P8P) [![Korg Volca Bass Analog Synthesizer w/Three Oscillators and 16-step Sequencer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PEFDxqbSL.jpg)**Korg Volca Bass Analog Synthesizer w/Three Oscillators and 16-step Sequencer** KORG**$130.90**4.6★674 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAKQCHS) [![Korg Volca Beats Analog Rythem Machine w/Electribe-style 16-step Sequencer and Real Analog Sounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41F1YAuuaCL.jpg)**Korg Volca Beats Analog Rythem Machine w/Electribe-style 16-step Sequencer and Real Analog Sounds** KORG**$126.43**4.6★922 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAKOVQM) [![Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer w/ 16-step Sequencer and Active Step](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41to0qB9bGL.jpg)**Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer w/ 16-step Sequencer and Active Step** KORG**$133.11**4.4★657 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MW4D7LG) [![Korg Volca Mix Analogue Performance Mixer - Bundle with Power Supply and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XTGRxuwgL.jpg)**Korg Volca Mix Analogue Performance Mixer - Bundle with Power Supply and Austin Bazaar Polishing Cloth** KORG**$148.85**5.0★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB8NQF2Q) [![teenage engineering pocket operator PO-12 rhythm drum machine and sequencer with parameter locks and punch-in effects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413W11LoldL.jpg)**teenage engineering pocket operator PO-12 rhythm drum machine and sequencer with parameter locks and punch-in effects** Teenage Engineering**$58.62**4.5★827 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X6EYNQE) [![Korg Monotron Delay Analog Ribbon Synthesizer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WYQpC2oNL.jpg)**Korg Monotron Delay Analog Ribbon Synthesizer** KORG**$50.15**4.6★1,638 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00684KFAM)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Ease Of Use**17%

*“Simple”*

**Portability**13%

*“portable”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“that hits way way out of its price range”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“No complaints”*

**Compactness**9%

*“It's compact synth will give you joy”*

**Noise Cancellation**8%

*“Very cool little noise machine”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“This is ready to put together and use”*

**Flexibility**3%

*“Great sounds, very flexible for creating unusual/special efect sounds”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“It does work as advertised”*

**Strength**2%

*“once snapped onto a Korg it is sturdy”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Battery Life**20%

*“The battery mechanism is garbage”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**17%

*“When listing a product post that it's used or new, very deceptive”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Smaller than I expected”*

**Product Condition**9%

*“This is not a new product”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“it takes more effort to use it that way vs as a performance effect, something hands on”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“The price is absolutely outrageous”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall17% - Audio Quality16% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Size-Overall7% - Value For Money5% - Product Condition5% - Compatibility-Overall4% - Speaker4% - Touch/Button Controls3%