ARP 2600 M
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One of the most iconic synthesizers ever built, the ARP 2600, has been reimagined in a studio-friendly format by the engineers at Korg. With the advisory assistance of David Friend, the co-founder of ARP Instruments, every detail of the original circuitry has been reproduced for musicians looking to recreate classic sounds and explore new ones.
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The most iconic synth for the modern musician.
The ARP 2600 is arguably the most iconic and recognizable synthesizer of all time. Having been used in countless records, film scores, TV shows and game soundtracks since its appearance from the 70’s through to today, the ARP 2600’s sound remains an essential part of the music world.
The new ARP 2600 M delivers the sound admired around the world, in a more compact and portable format and including added features that make it the ideal incarnation of this historic synth.
A legend, reborn
When the ARP 2600 FS was announced in January 2020, it quickly became a phenomenal success with musicians all over the world recognizing the faithfulness to the original ARP 2600.
The ARP 2600 M is around 60% the original size, making it lighter, more portable and easier to place and use in a studio. It integrates the same analog circuitry and components as the ARP 2600 FS, thus faithfully reproducing the characteristic ARP sound.
Proudly designed and Made in Japan
The ARP 2600 M is built in Japan with the same care and extraordinary quality standard as the ARP 2600 FS, and uses the same analog components to accurately reproduce the sound and feel of the original. The Spring Reverb has been re-engineered and adapted to the new size body to the same lush effect.
The ARP 2600 M comes with a dedicated Carry Case that not only protects your instrument, but also makes it easier to transport, thanks to its custom casters with special anti-shock damping technology. There is also enough space to carry other gear together, like your favourite volca, SQ-64 or MIDI controller!
It is not by chance that the ARP 2600 has been so extremely popular to this day.
More than a synthesizer, the ARP 2600 M is a complete sound design studio.
Even today, the ARP 2600 stands as a bridge between the individual elements of modular synthesis and the immediacy of a production / performance instrument. Included are an ample supply of oscillators, envelopes, a filter and amplifier – all of the building blocks of analog synthesis. But the ARP 2600 M goes even further, with a spring reverb tank and even a pair of built-in monitor speakers.
Also present is much of the versatility of a vintage modular system, including a ring modulation, lag and voltage processors, an envelope follower, audio preamp, a clock-able switch, noise source, a sample-and-hold module, signal inverters, an auxiliary mixer, and even a set of parallel-wired/multi jacks.
Added features and functionality
The new ARP 2600 M is not only faithful to the original, it also includes an array of added features that will make it even easier to use:
Plug and play
Connect any class compliant MIDI controller such as a KORG microKeys, nanokeys or SQ-64 to one of the ARP 2600 M’s USB ports (USB-A and USB-B) and automatically get full control of your instrument!
Resized
The new size makes it easier to visualize your patch and also allows you to use shorter patch cables
Filter Choice
Two types of filters from two versions of the original ARP 2600（4012 type, 4072 type）
Modern Control
Pitch-bend, Modulation, Portamento ON/OFF and Portamento ON/OFF can be controlled through MIDI CC messages (USB/DIN MIDI)
Normalised voltage
The threshold of the trigger signal required to activate the ADSR through the S/H GATE JACK has been reduced from 10V to 5V, making it much easier to use in combination with other gear such as volcas or Eurorack modules
Convenient Features
Speakers turn off automatically when using headphones. Improved, smoother sliders. L/R Stereo Output Jack (instead of XLR)
Free bundle of music software
The ARP 2600 FS comes with a diverse variety of music software from Izotope including “Ozone Elements” which lets you not only create songs but also master them using AI, “Skoove” which will help you improve your keyboard playing skills, “Reason Lite” DAW software, as well as software synths from KORG and other brands.
In other words, the moment you get your hands on this synthesizer you'll have a variety of tools to help you take your music to the next level.
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Specifications
Operating temperature range
0 – +40 °C (non‐condensing)
Maximum Polyphony
2 voices for duo phonic; normally monophonic
VCO-1 (Voltage Controlled Oscillator 1)
Waveforms: Sawtooth, square
Frequency range: Approx. 0.03 Hz – 30 Hz (low freq. mode), Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)
Voltage controlled response: 1V/oct.
VCO-2 (Voltage Controlled Oscillator 2)
Waveforms: Sawtooth, pulse (dynamic pulse), triangle, sine
Frequency range: Approx. 0.03 Hz – 30 Hz (low freq. mode), Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)
Pulse width: 10% – 90%
Voltage controlled response: 1V/oct.
VCO-3 (Voltage Controlled Oscillator 3)
Waveforms: Sawtooth, pulse (dynamic pulse)
Frequency range: Approx. 0.03 Hz - 30 Hz (low freq. mode), Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)
Pulse width: 10% – 90%
Voltage controlled response: 1V/oct.
VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)
Type: Low-pass (TYPE I: early 24 dB/oct., TYPE II: late 24 dB/oct.)
Frequency range: Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz
Resonance: 1/2 - self oscillate
VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)
Control voltage: AR type (internally connected)
ADSR type (internally connected)
Noise generator
Noise spectrum types (white and pink)
RING MODULATOR
Type: Analog multiplier
Input signal (Internally connected): VCO-1 sawtooth wave, VCO-2 sine wave
SAMPLE & HOLD
Sampled signal: Noise (internally connected)
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS Front Panel (LEFT, RIGHT OUTPUT jacks)
Connector: φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack
Maximum output level: +9 dBu @ 10 kΩ load
Output impedance: 1.2 kΩ
Side Panel
Connector: φ6.3 mm monaural phone jack
Maximum output level: +4 dBu @ 600 kΩ load
Output impedance: 1.2 kΩ
HEADPHONES JACK
Connector: φ6.3 mm stereo phone jack
Maximum output level: 50 mW + 50 mW @ 33Ω load
Output impedance: 20Ω
EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT (PREAMPLIFIER INPUT) JACK
Connector: φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack
Maximum input level: +2dBu *RANGE x10, GAIN knob Max
Input impedance: 100kΩ
MIDI connector
INUSB port: Type A, Type B
General
Power supply
AC power supply terminal (KA320)
Power consumption
13W
Dimensions (W × D × H)
520 × 129 × 311 mm / 20.5 x 5 x 12.2 inches
Weight
6.0 kg / 13 lbs.
Included Items
AC power cord (KA320), patch cables, Owner’s manual, ARP stickers
Accessories (Sold separately)
microKEY2 series, SQ-64 amongst others
Returns
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