PO-35 Speak vocal synthesizer and sampler by Teenage Engineering vs Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer
Overall winner: Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer
Key Differences
Korg Volca Drum (A) is a digital percussion synth with a higher rating (4.60 from 4110 reviews), a built-in speaker, and a 16-step sequencer for flexible programming; PO-35 Speak (B) is a pocket-sized vocal synthesizer/sampler with an onboard mic and 8 voice characters for varied tones. Choose the Volca Drum if you want a dedicated drum/percussion instrument with more positive user feedback and sequencing features; choose the PO-35 if you need a compact vocal synth/sampler with on-device sampling and voice character options
PO-35 Speak vocal synthesizer and sampler by Teenage Engineering
Pocket Operator PO-35 Speak: vocal synthesizer with 8 voice characters, sampler and sequencer with built-in mic
Pros
- 8 voice characters for varied tones
- built-in microphone for on-device samples
- compact, pocket-sized design
- multifunction: vocal synth, sampler, sequencer
Cons
- mixed feedback on functionality
- not intuitive to use
- some report durability issues
Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer
Compact digital percussion synth with 16-step sequencer and built-in speaker. Delivers versatile drum sounds via a six-part DSP engine and waveguide resonator; praised for sound quality and build. Users note mixed ease of use and varied views on controls
Pros
- compact and portable design
- built-in speaker for on-the-go use
- 16-step sequencer for flexible programming
- six-part DSP synth engine
Cons
- mixed opinions on ease of use
- some find control knobs and functionality not user-friendly
- versatility receives mixed reviews
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | KORG |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | KORG |
| User Reviews | KORG |