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The company was founded in August 2004 by Volkan Özyılmaz. Its first name was Volko and the first product was Volko Baglama which was released in 2005. Volko Baglama is the first virtual professional baglama instrument. In July 2009 the firm started the second project, the Volko Alaturka Drum. Company changed its name to be '''Volko Audio''' in May 2010. The Volko Alaturka Drum was released in January 2011. Collaboration with Rupen Melkisetoğlu started in January 2011 and he joined to the company in May 2011. |
The company was founded in August 2004 by Volkan Özyılmaz. Its first name was Volko and the first product was Volko Baglama which was released in 2005. Volko Baglama is the first virtual professional baglama instrument. In July 2009 the firm started the second project, the Volko Alaturka Drum. Company changed its name to be '''Volko Audio''' in May 2010. The Volko Alaturka Drum was released in January 2011. Collaboration with Rupen Melkisetoğlu started in January 2011 and he joined to the company in May 2011. |
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==First Baglama Virtual Instrument== |
==First Baglama and Turkish-Made Virtual Instrument== |
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Kvr Audio is a reliable site which contains most of the audio firms, released virtual instruments and audio effects in the world. According to Kvr Audio Volko Baglama is released on 31st May 2005 and there is no baglama instrument released earlier than Volko Baglama. |
Kvr Audio is a reliable site which contains most of the audio firms, released virtual instruments and audio effects in the world. According to Kvr Audio Volko Baglama is released on 31st May 2005 and there is no baglama instrument released earlier than Volko Baglama. |
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In 2005 July, Turkish music technology magazine "Volume" reviewed Volko Baglama and mentioned about it to be the first virtual instrument in Turkey. It was reviewed by Orhan Erol and Cem Sarıoğlu. The review highlights: <br /><br /> |
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"Completely '''local made''', first VST plug-in" (in the cover of magazine) <br /> |
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"Finally we have a VST" (in the cover of the article) <br /> |
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"Observing the '''lack of such a VST''' and knowing the interest of foreign musicians to Turkish local instruments, Volkan Özyılmaz is proud to make this doubtful journey real after receiving good feedback from international audience." <br /><br /> |
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[http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_baglama/docs/2005-07_Volume_Vol13_01_1024.jpg Cover of Magazine][http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_baglama/docs/2005-07_Volume_Vol13_48_1024.jpg First Page of Review] [http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_baglama/docs/2005-07_Volume_Vol13_49_1024.jpg Second Page of Review] |
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==First Middle Eastern Drummer as a Virtual Instrument== |
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Volko Alaturka Drum is the first virtual instrument drummer which can play middle eastern rhythms automatically. It was announced at 13th January 2011 [http://www.kvraudio.com/news/volko_audio_releases_volko_alaturka_drum_15787 Kvr Audio News Item]. |
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It was reviewed by Paolo Tonelli on Audio Video Music Magazine in Italy. [http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_alaturka_drum/docs/2012-01-02_Audio_Video_Music_Vol34__pg22_23_24_25_26_Review_PaoloTonelli_IT.pdf Review] The review highlights: <br /><br /> |
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"A plug-in which was created recently from a country of great cultural and historical importance, famous with its natural beauties and which is a bridge between east and west."<br /> |
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"A complete plug-in equipped with various styles, colors, imagination and music taste which is able to introduce us many new ideas."<br /> |
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"Plug-in which is dedicated to the traditional rhythms of middle east." |
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==References== |
==References== |
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1. [http://www.kvraudio.com/product/volko_baglama_by_volko_audio Kvr Audio Link]<br /> |
1. [http://www.kvraudio.com/product/volko_baglama_by_volko_audio Kvr Audio Link]<br /> |
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2. [http://www.kvraudio.com/news/volko_releases_volko_baglama_v1_0_3550 Kvr Audio News Item at 31st May 2005] |
2. [http://www.kvraudio.com/news/volko_releases_volko_baglama_v1_0_3550 Kvr Audio News Item at 31st May 2005]<br /> |
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3. [http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_baglama/docs/2005-07_Volume_Vol13_01_1024.jpg Volume Magazine July 2005 Cover (Turkish)]<br /> |
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4. [http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_baglama/docs/2005-07_Volume_Vol13_48_1024.jpg Volume Magazine July 2005 Page 48 First Page of Review (Turkish)]<br /> |
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5. [http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_baglama/docs/2005-07_Volume_Vol13_49_1024.jpg Volume Magazine July 2005 Page 49 Second Page of Review (Turkish)]<br /> |
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6. [http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_alaturka_drum/docs/2012-01-02_Audio_Video_Music_Vol34__pg22_23_24_25_26_Review_PaoloTonelli_IT.pdf Review of Volko Alaturka Drum by PaoloTonelli (Italian)]<br /> |
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7. [http://www.audiovideomusic.it/avm/1/download_rivista.asp?filex=pdf&ID=34 Audio Video Music Vol34] [http://www.audiovideomusic.it/avm/mag/AVM_34.pdf Audio Video Music Vol34] [http://www.volkoaudio.com/download/volko_alaturka_drum/docs/2012-01_02_Audio_Video_Music_Vol34.pdf Audio Video Music Vol34 (Italian)] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 11:40, 6 April 2012
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| Genre | Music technology |
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| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Volkan Özyılmaz (Founder) Rupen Melkisetoğlu (Co-Founder) |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Volko Baglama, Volko Alaturka Drum |
| Website | http://www.volkoaudio.com |
Volko Audio is a Turkey-based music technology company that produces virtual instruments and audio effects. It is located in Istanbul. Volko Audio is the company which produced the first virtual instrument in Turkey and the first professional virtual Turkish instrument, Volko Baglama, in the world.
History
The company was founded in August 2004 by Volkan Özyılmaz. Its first name was Volko and the first product was Volko Baglama which was released in 2005. Volko Baglama is the first virtual professional baglama instrument. In July 2009 the firm started the second project, the Volko Alaturka Drum. Company changed its name to be Volko Audio in May 2010. The Volko Alaturka Drum was released in January 2011. Collaboration with Rupen Melkisetoğlu started in January 2011 and he joined to the company in May 2011.
First Baglama and Turkish-Made Virtual Instrument
Kvr Audio is a reliable site which contains most of the audio firms, released virtual instruments and audio effects in the world. According to Kvr Audio Volko Baglama is released on 31st May 2005 and there is no baglama instrument released earlier than Volko Baglama.
In 2005 July, Turkish music technology magazine "Volume" reviewed Volko Baglama and mentioned about it to be the first virtual instrument in Turkey. It was reviewed by Orhan Erol and Cem Sarıoğlu. The review highlights:
"Completely local made, first VST plug-in" (in the cover of magazine)
"Finally we have a VST" (in the cover of the article)
"Observing the lack of such a VST and knowing the interest of foreign musicians to Turkish local instruments, Volkan Özyılmaz is proud to make this doubtful journey real after receiving good feedback from international audience."
Cover of MagazineFirst Page of Review Second Page of Review
First Middle Eastern Drummer as a Virtual Instrument
Volko Alaturka Drum is the first virtual instrument drummer which can play middle eastern rhythms automatically. It was announced at 13th January 2011 Kvr Audio News Item.
It was reviewed by Paolo Tonelli on Audio Video Music Magazine in Italy. Review The review highlights:
"A plug-in which was created recently from a country of great cultural and historical importance, famous with its natural beauties and which is a bridge between east and west."
"A complete plug-in equipped with various styles, colors, imagination and music taste which is able to introduce us many new ideas."
"Plug-in which is dedicated to the traditional rhythms of middle east."
References
1. Kvr Audio Link
2. Kvr Audio News Item at 31st May 2005
3. Volume Magazine July 2005 Cover (Turkish)
4. Volume Magazine July 2005 Page 48 First Page of Review (Turkish)
5. Volume Magazine July 2005 Page 49 Second Page of Review (Turkish)
6. Review of Volko Alaturka Drum by PaoloTonelli (Italian)
7. Audio Video Music Vol34 Audio Video Music Vol34 Audio Video Music Vol34 (Italian)