Korg Arp Odyssey Duophonic Synthesizer

KORG ARP ODYSSEY PRODUCT FEATURES:

Well respected for its high value, ease to play and portability, the ARP Odyssey had undergone several improvements during its history and continued to be a long-seller until manufacturing stopped in 1981 due to economic hardships and the digital surge. Loved by a wide range of musicians as a historical classic, its sound can be heard on numerous classic songs.

Now in 2015, KORG has brought back the ARP Odyssey for today. With the advisory assistance of David Friend, the co-founder of ARP Instruments, KORG has completely reproduced the original circuitry for artists looking to recreate classic sounds and explore new ones. Together the engineers at KORG and Arp were able to nailthe sound and feel of the original. Every detail has been carefully considered to stay true to the quality of the original, down to the sophisticated semi-hard case.

The legendary ARP sound is loved to this day. Long stopped, the wheels of history have again begun to move.

Complete reconstruction of three generations of circuitry, with the founder as advisor

The distinctive synthesis of the ARP Odyssey has been reproduced from the circuit level up.

The original ARP Odyssey was a 2VCO duo-phonic instrument. Its most distinctive feature was its sharp, penetrating sound and its rich range of tonal variation. With a variety of functions and modulation possibilities provided by oscillator sync, sample & hold, pulse width modulation, high-pass filter, two types of envelope generator, and pitch bend using the PPC, it was able to create a versatile range of sounds.

The ARP Odyssey reproduces the sounds of these components at the circuit level. Under the supervision of David Friend, parts were carefully selected and every detail was adjusted to replicate the original unit's distinctive synthesis.

An evolved ARP Odyssey that preserves the basic design of the original

Compact body, highly operable sliders, and a slim keyboard that's easy to play

The ARP Odyssey has been downsized to 86% of the original ARP Odyssey. Carefully selected parts are used in the familiar slider section, providing an operating feel that's even smoother than the original. The keyboard uses a 37-note slim keyboard that features lighter weight and excellent playability. While making the instrument more compact and easier to use, we have also paid attention to ensuring that the mini-keyboard is uncompromisingly "playable." Although the keyboard has 37 keys, the transpose function lets it cover a broad range of seven octaves.

The new DRIVE switch

In order to deliver a more powerful analog sound, a DRIVE switch is provided as a new function. Turning this switch on makes the VCA distort, generating a rough and raw sound.

Added connectors such as MIDI and headphone output

The connectors provided on the original ARP Odyssey differed by production date, but based on Rev3 of the original, the ARP Odyssey brings the specifications up to a modern standard. In addition to a MIDI IN connector and USB-MIDI port, we've added a headphone jack with adjustable volume (*). The XLR output jacks which had been unbalanced have been changed to noise-resistant balanced outputs.

Patch cables included

Quarter-inch and mini-size patch cables are included. If you connect a patch cable from the newly added headphone jack to the external audio input jack, you can produce a powerful sound by applying self-feedback. If you connect the GATE OUT jack to the TRIG IN jack, the EG won't be retriggered, allowing you to play legato.

Dedicated semi-hard case included

A dedicated semi-hard case that's ideal for storage and transportation is included. It sports the classical ARP logo, and has a sophisticated finish in a black tone. The corrugated shell structure ensures excellent impact resistance, and internal cushioning and pocket for small items is also provided.

KORG ARP ODYSSEY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Keyboard

37-note (Slimkey, No velocity sensitivity, No aftertouch)

Maximum Polyphony

2 voices for duophonic; normally monophonic

Controllers

Transpose Positions

2 octaves down, normal, 2 octave up

Proportional Pitch Control

b (Pitch down) Pad: about -2 / 3 octave
- (Modulation) Pad
# (Pitch-up) Pad: about +2 / 3 octave

Noise Generator

Noise Spectrum Types (white and pink)

Portamento

Maximum Speed

about 0.01 msec./oct

Minimum Speed

about 1.5 sec./oct

VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)

Waveforms

Sawtooth, Square, Pluse (Dynamic Pluse)

Frequency Range

VCO-1 in low freq. mode, 0.2 Hz – 20 Hz: VCO-1
and VCO-2 (audio range) about 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Warm Up Drift

1/30 semitone from turn on max

Pulse Width

50 % – 5 %

Pulse Width Modulation

ADSR, +45 %
LFO, +15 %

Voltage Controlled Response:

1 V/oct

Maximum Frequency Shifts

LFO sin wave, +1/2 oct.
LFO square wave, +1.5 oct.
ADSR, +9 oct.
S/H, +2 oct.

* VCO-1 is low note priority, VCO-2 is high note priority.

VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)

Types

Low pass (I: 12 dB/oct., II III: 24 dB/oct.)

Frequency Range

16 Hz - 16 kHz

Maximum Usable Q

30

Resonance

1/2 - self oscillate

Voltage Controlled Response

C3 key (left edge): 0 V
C6 key (right edge) 3 V

VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)

Dynamic Range

80 dB

Ring Modulator

Type

Digital

Input Signal

VCO-1, VCO-2 (square wave)

Sample & Hold

Command Sources

Keyboard or LFO trigger

Sampled Signals

VCO-1 sawtooth wave and square wave, VCO-2 square wave and pink noise

ADSR Envelope Generator

Attack Time

5 msec. - 5 sec.

Decay Time

10 msec. - 8 sec.

Sustain Level

0 - 100 % or Peak

Release Time

15 msec. - 10 sec.

AR Envelope Generator

Attack Time

5 msec. - 5 sec.

Release Time

10 msec. - 8 sec.

Control Input Jacks

Pedal

φ6.3 mm monaural phone jack

Portamento Foot Switch

φ6.3 mm monaural phone jack

Audio Output Jacks

LOW

Connector: φ6.3 mm monaural phone jack
Maximum Output Level: -20 dBu@ 10 kΩ load
Output Impedance: 10 kΩ

HIGH

Connector: XLR connector
Maximum Output Level: +4 dBu@ 1 kΩ load
Output Impedance: 330 Ω

Headphones Jack

Connector

φ6.3 mm stereo phone jack

Maximum Output Level

50 mW + 50 mW@ 33 Ω load

Output Impedance

10 Ω

* Controllable by volume knob.

External Audio Input (Ext Audio Input) Jack

Connector

φ6.3 mm monaural phone jack

Maximum Input Level

-10 dBu

Input Impedance

22 kΩ

MIDI Connector

IN

USB Connector

Type B

CV IN/OUT Jacks

Keyboard CV (IN/OUT)

1 V/oct.

Connector

φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack

GATE IN/OUT Jacks

GATE IN

+3 V (minimum)

GATE OUT

+10 V, key down; 0 V all keys up

Connector

φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack

TRIG IN/OUT Jacks

TRIG IN

+3 V pulse min., 10 μsec. Duration minimum

TRIG OUT

+10 V pulse on key depression, 10 μsec. Duration

Connector

φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack

Power Supply

AC adapter jack (DC 9 V)

Power Consumption

6.5 W

Dimensions (W x D x H)

502 x 380 x 120 mm / 19.76" x 14.96" x 4.72"

Weight

5 kg / 11.02 lbs

Accessories

AC adapter, phone cable, mini-phone cable, owner’s manual, dedicated semi-hard case

Options:

VP-10 Volume Pedal, PS-1/PS-3 Pedal Switch

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