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ARP Odyssey FS Rev1 Limited Edition analogue synthesizer

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ARP Odyssey FS Rev1 Limited Edition analogue synthesizer
Product no: 9000-0031-9947 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The full-size American-made ARP Odyssey FS Rev 1 analogue synthesizer is finally available to musicians around the world! This remake of a classic analogue synth has been released before on a slightly smaller scale. This time, the ARP Odyssey FS is full-scale with standard-size keys and the vintage-style faders and switches just like the original!

Synthese with the ARP Odyssey FS Rev 1

The ARP Odyssey is a subtractive analogue synthesizer. Its two oscillators (VCO) and noise-oscillator are sent through a filter and work together to determine the basis of the sound spectrum that the Odyssey produces. A VCA takes care of the amplification and an ADSR or AR envelope is responsible for the short tones, long tones, and everything in between. As well as three Low-Pass types, there's also a High-Pass filter for making extremely heavy sounds (with lots of mid-low) significantly milder and more consistent in loudness.

Operation

This synth looks and acts exactly like the vintage Odyssey, but the presence of a USB port betrays its actual age. It features the same perks as the original; the keys are not velocity sensitive and do not have aftertouch, but this is ideal for the kind of music this device is designed to create. Famous artists like ABBA, UltraVOX, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, and Elton John among others put the Odyssey on the map years ago. It's a synth that's designed for fast programming and offers a fully-analogue sound. Its characteristic shrill, biting sound is adored by many. In short, if you can't afford a second-hand original, this is your chance to own an authentic, full-scale ARP Odyssey synth!

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Please note: this product is a limited edition that is only available while stocks last.

Specifications

Product features

19-inch rack size	not applicable
Number of keys	37
Arpeggiator/sequencer	none
Control	expression (input)
Synthesizer inputs	AUX input
Sound source	analogue
MIDI & other	MIDI in, CV/gate in, CV/gate out
Synthesizer outputs	line out jack, line out XLR, headphone
Type of keys	keyboard action
Synthesizer type	keyboard

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	8,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	60,0 x 50,0 x 20,0 cm

Product specifications

analogue synthesizer
based on legendary model ARP Odyssey from 1972
offers sharp, biting tones
keyboard: 37 full-size keys, not velocity-sensitive, no aftertouch
polyphony: monophonic or duophonic
transpose
pads for pitch-down, pitch-up and modulation
portamento
sound generator:
- 2x VCO + noise (white, pink)
- waveforms: saw tooth, block (adjustable pulse width)
- frequency range VCO1 and VCO2: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- low frequency mode VCO1: 0.2 Hz - 20 Hz
- deviation: max. 1/30 of a half tone
filter:
- types: LPF 12 dB, 24 dB, 3 models based on original ARP synths
- frequency response: 16 Hz - 16 kHz
VCA: 80 dB
digital ring modulator between VCO1 and VCO2 (block wave)
Sample & Hold
ADSR envelope
AR envelope
connections:
- 12V adapter
- MIDI IN (DIN)
- USB B
- pedal (jack)
- portamento foot switch (jack)
- low output (jack)
- high output (XLR)
- external audio input (mono jack)
- headphone (stereo jack)
- CV IN, OUT (mini jack)
- Gate IN, OUT (mini jack)
- Trig IN, OUT (mini jack)
made in New York, USA
power supply: adapter + power cable
dimensions: 585 x 466 x 163 mm
weight: 7.3 kg

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