The mkii features a ladderstyle 4pole lowpass filter, a black finish with gold lettering, and three pressuresensitive proportional pitch controller buttons although some early models retained the mkis single pitchbending knob. Operation manual, patch book, midi interface instructions, power supply cable extra info. Like most arp synths, the axxe also underwent a makeover. Sax sound this saxophone patch originally appeared in the april 1977 arpeggio newsletter. The legendary analog synthesizer that transformed its age. This collection is aimed at more modern music genres demonstrating the odysseys continuing desirability more than 40 years after the release of the original. Featuring 100 patches, korgs new pdf patchbook for th arp odyssey duophonic analog synthesizer gives something back in an easy to read, color format.
Smith bill arps scrap book humor and philosophy 1884. 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. Includes arp odyssey fs, kong sq1 step sequencer, and 2 patch cables this product is available in new condition. The demise of arp instruments stemmed from financial difficulties following development of the arp avatar, a synthesizer module virtually identical to the arp odyssey without a keyboard and intended to be played by a solid body electric guitar via a speciallymounted hexaphonic guitar pickup whose signals were then processed through discrete pitchtovoltage converters. The odyssey wont remember anything for you, so youll be tweaking the shit out of it if you want different sounds for different songs. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The voltage controlled oscillators can produce the following waveforms. Downloads arp odyssey arp odyssey patch book korg usa. You can achieve this by varying the envelope time or fluctuating the degree of oscillation. Long stopped, the wheels of history have again begun to move. This patch is applicable to the korg arp odyssey and odyssei app as well as to the behringer clone.
Although it was essentially written as a companion to the arp odyssey, theres a lot of good information on the nature of sound in the opening sections. This free guide explains how to make 100 arp odyssey synth. Daphrase patch for arp odyssey arp, korg, behringer. The odyssey wins with a slideswitchperfunction interface. The odyssey has a 37 note standard action keyboard. While its aimed at users of the physical arp odyssey reissue, the patches were originally created onkorgs ios version of the synth, the arp odyssei. Korg releases free synth patchbook for arp odyssey. This 37note synthesizer was used as an educational tool in arps learning music with synthesizers book. Today, korg has brought back the new and improved arp odyssey. With the advisory assistance of david friend, the cofounder of arp instruments, korg has completely reproduced the original circuitry for artists looking to recreate classic sounds and. The arp odyssey was released in three versions the mark i whiteface, the mark ii black with gold lettering, and the mark iii newer black and orange styling. Inside, you will find all sorts of readymade sounds illustrated for easy setup. All sounds including percussion are from the arp odyssey library. Info a mk i whiteface arp odyssey presumably manufactured towards the end of 1973.
This facebook page is set up in support of the ultimate arp odyssey resource website at. Low end response is improved resulting in a more accurate wave shape. A good way to hear how the filters work is to set up a hihat sound using white noise and then play with that sound while adjusting the filter values. 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. Unless otherwise indicated, each page is a scanned jpeg file averaging 140k in size. It came with a 155 page text book, overlay sheets, interface charts and a book of 50 patches. This free guide explains how to make 100 arp odyssey synth patches. If you want some classic arp odyssey sounds from the 1976 manual along with a host of others, go to this arp odyssey patch repository. Restored to fully functional state late 2007, mods added during 2008, additional repairs between.
The first is full size, the second is 20 meg smaller, but still prints full size. The odyssey is first duophonic ability to play two notes at the same time synthesizer. Best known for its line of synthesizers that emerged in the early 1970s, arp closed its doors in 1981 due to financial difficulties. Well respected for its high value, ease to play and portability, the arp odyssey is loved by a wide range of musicians as a historical classic.
Now in 2015, korg has brought back the arp odyssey for. I also chose to rework the entire audio path whilst at it. Downloads arp odyssey module arp odyssey patch book korg usa plasmasynth just posted there is a new driver on the korg. The arp odyssey is a dual oscillator analog synthesizer and one of the first synths to feature duophonic capability. Theres a great old book from the 70s by david friend and alan r. Without a digital way to store presets or patches, the korg arp odyssey demands a thorough understanding of every control in order to. A very popular keyboard for arp, it was almost as popular with musical groups as the minimoog.
Looking for my next monosynth pulse 2 vs arp odyssey. The original models featured a black and gold design which looks similar to the the odyssey ii aka 2810, with later models switching to the black and orange design with ppc pitch bend buttons. We hope that thru experimenting and trying these examples, it will demonstrate the rich pallete of sounds the arp odyssey is capable of. Arp odyssey 2810 w4035 filter, instant odyssey patch book. We hope that thru experimenting and trying these examples, it will demonstrate the rich pallete of sounds the. Arpodyssey patch book published 1981 by arp instruments inc. Page 3 declaration of conformity for usa thank you for purchasing the arp odyssey duophonic synthesizer. It has two phase locked oscillators that have a 9 octave range.
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 is an analog synthesizer introduced in 1972. Moot booxle demonstrates the original patches as found in the vintage 1976 arp odyssey manual. In addition, some mark iis were fitted with the proportional pitch control ppc, replacing the older pitch bend knob. The arp odyssey was an analog synthesizer originally produced in 1972 by arp instruments, inc. Ramp shows two patches with the vcf modulated by velocity and herbify is a single patch with subtle velocity to filter modulation. Arp odyssey wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio.
The synth programming resource thread the gear page. Unfollow arp odyssey to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Duplication of contents of owners manuals andor product literature in part or in whole without the permission of the company for the purposes. When i bought it, it was in pretty bad condition internally, so comprehensive repairs were needed. We assume the patches will translate for arp odyssei ios version of the arp odyssey users too. This collection is aimed at more modern music genres demonstrating the odysseys continuing. The arp odyssey isnt just a melodic synthesizer, it can create some great percussive sounds as well. Korg has released a free guide to making 100 different patches for the recently reissued arp odyssey synth.