While it does not sound precisely like an arp 2600, it offers much more than the original. Ppc is used in place of the pitch bend knob which was found on older instruments. Featuring 100 patches, korgs new pdf patchbook for th arp odyssey duophonic analog synthesizer gives something back in an easy to read, color format. Sax sound this saxophone patch originally appeared in the april 1977 arpeggio newsletter. Odyssey ata flight zone folding stand for dj equipment. This listing is for a fully refurbished vintage arp odyssey mkii model 28. Keys are small and the normal version is quite expensive. The subtraction is made with the voltage inverter a175.
Arp odyssey patch book published 1981 by arp instruments inc. Arp axxe vintage analog synth midi control doepfer. The korg arp odyssey features a compact body, highly operable sliders, and a slim keyboard thats easy to play. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes of sharing, massproducing, posting online, or personal gain of any kind is prohibited by law. A140 adsr, a180 multiples, a147 vclfo, a106 xtreme filter, a8 mixer. This book and tape was originally included with the model 2800 whiteface odysseys when they first came out in the early 1970s. In addition, some mark iis were fitted with the proportional pitch control ppc, replacing the. The arp odyssey was an analog synthesizer originally produced in 1972 by the american manufacturer arp instruments, inc. Your source for synthesizer keyboards from top brands like korg, yamaha, roland and behringer.
The white arp odyssey module from korg is the recreation of the classic analog synthesizer minus the keys. A100 patch examples still under construction, additional patches will follow we hope that the following patch examples will help for a better understanding of your a100 system and stimulate you to search for new unusual patches. Korg arp odyssey audio demo this video, via retrosound, is an exploration of the sound of the new korg arp odyssey. Not willing to void my warranty just yet, but i have been trying to find out if a service manual is available for this. Ive added 4 inputs on the back panel of the synthesizer. This saxophone patch originally appeared in the april 1977 arpeggio newsletter. Roger powells arp odyssey patches and tutorial this book and tape was originally included with the model 2800 whiteface odysseys when they first came out in the early 1970s. Downloads arp odyssey arp odyssey patch book korg usa. I put a simple pattern in digital performer, and manipulated the controls on the arp axxe as the sequence played.
Tons of modulation routings, characteristic arp sound and 3 awesome filters to choose from. Out of all of the products we considered, the korg arp odyssey module is the best synthesizer accessory. Originally produced in 1972, the arp odyssey was updated with several improvements throughout its history. Maybe its one of the several design change introduced by arp over the years, good to know that issue for other users too. Roger powell arp odyssey patches and tutorial on vimeo. Well respected for its high value, ease to play and portability, the arp odyssey had undergone several improvements.
The synthesizer was originally produced in the 1970s and highly regarded for its sharp penetrating sound and rich range of tonal variations. This collection is aimed at more modern music genres demonstrating the odyssey s continuing desirability more than 40 years after the release of the original. Compare prices and shop korg arp odyssey synthesizers on reverb. Feb 09, 2011 doepfer dark time midi cv step sequencer and arp odyssey first short test over cvgate with the arp. The arp odyssey which korg brought back in 2015 was designed with the advisory assistance of arp instruments cofounder david friend. New korg arp odyssey mkii 37note keyboard analog synth rev. Excellent music and live videos by mine and daidenzinosaka, japan using the a100. Thanks to roger powell for the tutorial and to guy phethean and the people for keeping it alive. Low end response is improved resulting in a more accurate wave shape. Korgs arp odyssey is an incredible synth with a unique sound and programming style in the next four episodes of patch of the week, we take. To fit perfectly in todays dawcentric music production environments, we provide it in a more compact module form. There were 16 altogether in the set, featured in a blue folder entitled, instant odyssey. It has a very low serial number of 0129, yet it actually has the 4035 filter in it.
In addition, some mark iis were fitted with the proportional pitch control ppc, replacing the older pitch bend knob. Unless otherwise indicated, each page is a scanned jpeg file averaging 140k in size. The arp odyssey was an analog synthesizer originally produced in 1972. A classic 1970s synthesizer is reborn for the 21st century. Damit sind alle gangigen midiinterfaces wie doepfer mcv4 oder kenton kein problem. We hope that thru experimenting and trying these examples, it will demonstrate the rich pallete of sounds the. The odyssey is a 2oscillator analog synth with duophonic capability and it sounds really nice. The arp odyssey 2800 is considered the portable version of the famous modular arp 2600 designed by alan robert pearlman.
Korg releases free synth patchbook for arp odyssey. Thanks to bob hanna for emailing me scanned images of this valuable book. I chose the desktop version cos it sits nicely on my desk and the keyboard version was not for me. Arp odyssey by korg synth analogue subtractive vst. We assume the patches will translate for arp odyssei ios version of the arp odyssey users too. The original arp unit i have next to the korg odyssey is an orangeblack axxe model 2321 from which has been brought back to spec cleaned, polished keycontacts, sliders and capacitors replaced, audio path upgrade, calibration, etc and also received a few mods by sainteric. Buy korg arp odyssey analog synthesizer module white featuring classic arp odyssey without keys, reproduced exact circuitry of original, 2x vco, filter revisions.
The lineup includes two models, the white rev1 and the black and orange rev3. Online doepfer dark energy patch sheet generator synthtopia. Rather than using generic modeling techniques that. Roger powells arp odyssey patches and tutorial this book and tape was originally included with the model 2800 whiteface odysseys when they first came out in. The odysseys fzf5437t flight zone foldout stand is for you. I tried to play it with a doepfer mcv4 but with the normal 5v trigger and it didnt work. Oakley classic vca, tiptop z3000, make noise maths, pittsburg midi2 and a few more bits to build including 4 arp odyssey vcos and an arp2600 12db lpf. This is the most beautiful tutorial for the arp odyssey ive ever heard.
Just a short video to show the mod ive done to an arp odyssey 2800 mki white face. Jun 14, 2012 just a short video to show the mod ive done to an arp odyssey 2800 mki white face. Skip to main content skip to footer site5112907684 used 112907684 korg arp odessey synthesizer. This mod replaces critical signal path components in the synthesizer section of your odyssey with audiophile grade components. The 1970s arp odyssey has left a legacy in its wake, and because of that, korg has reissued the legendary synth in the form of the korg arp odyssey. We hope that the following patch examples will help for a better understanding of your a100 system and stimulate you to search for new unusual patches. These are transcriptions of the original arp odyssey patch panel overlays. Korg arp odyssey rev1 37 slim key duophonic analog reverb. An almost equally legendary machine itself, the odyssey was arps highest selling synth back then, and still is to this day in the secondhand market. The arp odyssey module is a keyboardless arp odyssey with the very same analog synthesis circuitry that completely reproduces the original. The korg arp odyssey module is not a true eurorack component, but is instead a multipurpose device that serves as a control system and delivers several accessory effects. Long stopped, the wheels of history have again begun to move. Its powerful, its flexible, and the bugs are few and far between.
Thanks to maciej polak, roger lesinski, bob hanna and bruce loy for contributing all of the transcriptions below. This is a basic patch for the a100 miniature system a100bsm and can be used as a starting point for other patches. Based on the teardown video by markus fuller korg arp odyssey teardown, it seems like the first two mods might be possible without cutting any traces by getting between the jack boards on the back panel and the header cables that plug into them. Mar 28, 2010 askdesign has put together a doepfer dark energy online patch sheet generator an idea that brings the whole patch sheet idea into the 21st century gone are the days of xeroxing blank patch sheets out of your sequential circuits pro one manual. Korg arp odyssey fs full size 37 keys synthesizer rev 2 black. The collapsible odyssey flight zone table stand is the perfect companion piece for the dj who likes to go completely modular. The arp odyssey module is a tabletop analog synth module based on korgs revived arp odyssey. Given the cost of buying a vintage arp 2600 and 1601 sequencer, 2600 v has to be worth serious consideration.
This collection is aimed at more modern music genres demonstrating the odysseys continuing desirability more than 40 years after the release of the original. Any slight movement of a slider or a knob can bring another mood, feeling. The arp odyssey is an analog synthesizer introduced in 1972. The arp axxe is a monophonic analog synthesizer, created by arp during the 1970s. The dark time is a nice stepsequencer with 2x8 steps or up to 16 steps midi inout and cv. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes. If youre a dark energy owner and youre ready to get with the whole internet thing, check it out. Odyssey mk i model 2800 while the minimoog proved to be a runaway success as the first compact studio synthesizer, arp responded with a compact and userfriendly studio synthesizer of their own with the odyssey in 1972. Patch cables are included for cv connections, as well as a custom semihard case. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for arp 2600 odyssey solus polyvoks polyvox.
New features include a drive switch and both midi and usb connections. The original arp odyssey synthesizer debuted in 1972 and defined the sound of the era, adding mystical swooshes and bright passages to the funk of herbie hancock, the futurepop of kraftwerk, and. Zwei arp odyssey overlay foliensynthesizer overlays patch ebay. Like nearly all the high end vintage analog synths we sell, this item has been meticulously disassembled, cleaned inside and out, fully serviced by professionals whove been servicing and selling vintage synths for more than 25 years, and systematically tested.
Arpodyssey patch book published 1981 by arp instruments inc. Ive diyd all of the frequency central and steffensen. In its compact, keyboardless body, it contains the exact same circuitry as the original, making it even easier for you to obtain that rich analog sound that only a genuine arp odyssey can produce. Korg arp odyssey fs full size 37 keys synthesizer rev 2. During its nineyear production run, the odyssey underwent several design overhauls, was fitted with numerous filters and by 1981, when the last. Modding the new arp odyssey vintage synth explorer forums. The arp odyssey keyboard is available in the rev3 blackorange color scheme. In that model, korg was able to nail the sound of the original arp odyssey.
Moot booxle demonstrates the original patches as found in the vintage 1976 arp odyssey manual. Doepfer dark time midi cv step sequencer and arp odyssey first short test over cvgate with the arp. The odyssey s fzf5437t flight zone foldout stand is for you. The legendary analog synthesizer that transformed its age. All the sounds and sequencing done entirely on the system shown. This facebook page is set up in support of the ultimate arp odyssey resource website at arpodyssey.