ARP Odyssey FS Kit
With switchable sawtooth and square waveforms, pulse width modulation, oscillator sync, ring modulation, and pink or white noise, the sound of the ARP Odyssey is legendary. The new ARP Odyssey FS Kit offers enthusiasts the unique opportunity to assemble this iconic synth with no technical knowledge or soldering required. The kit features the same analogue circuitry as the original ARP Odyssey FS, complete with a full-sized keyboard and the option to switch between filters from all three historical revisions.
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The Synth Odyssey
Originally produced by ARP in 1972, this iconic two-oscillator analogue synth can be heard on tracks from Abba, Herbie Hancock, Devo, Jean-Michele Jarre, Ultravox, Jon Lord, Yellow Magic Orchestra and more. With switchable sawtooth and square waveforms, pulse width modulation, oscillator sync, ring modulation, and pink or white noise, the sound of the ARP Odyssey is legendary.
In 2015, ARP’s history was thrust into the spotlight with the revival of the ARP Odyssey. This was just the beginning. From the ARP ODYSSEY FS with its full-size keyboard, to the long awaited ARP 2600 FS and ARP 2600 M, ARP synths once again stand at the forefront of the modern music scene.
Build the legacy
Staying true to the ARP Odyssey FS, this build-it-yourself kit uses the same analogue circuitry, preserving the original warm and rich sound. The kit also features the original specs of the Rev. 3 model with a full-size keyboard and a iconic black panel design with orange lettering.
To help simplify assembly, a pictorial guide is included and no technical knowledge (or soldering) is needed! To commemorate the unique experience of building it yourself, it is distinguished from any other ARP Odyssey with its own unique serial number engraved into an elegant metal plate.
Control
The original PPC (Proportional Pitch Control) based on a rubber pad has been reproduced. Press the rubber pad with your finger to control pitch bend or vibrato depth in proportion to the pressure.
A portamento slider and transpose switch are included, and you can even use a switch to select the way in which Rev1 and Rev2/3 of the original ARP Odyssey differ as to whether portamento is applied the moment that you operate the transpose lever.
Connect
The ARP Odyssey FS Kit is a versatile analog synthesizer with multiple connectivity options. It has both 1/4" jack and XLR outputs, an audio input jack for external processing, and a headphone jack for self-feedback. The instrument also features CV, GATE, and TRIG jacks for sending and receiving analog signals, and includes both 1/4" and mini-size patch cables. Additionally, it has a MIDI IN connector and USB MIDI port for connection to a computer or other MIDI device. The GATE OUT and TRIG IN jacks can be connected to play legato without triggering the EG.
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Specifications
Specifications
Keyboard
37-note (Standard key or Full size key, 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:
6.3 mm monaural phone jack
Portamento Foot Switch:
6.3 mm monaural phone jack
Audio Output Jacks LOW
Connector:
6.3 mm monaural phone jack
Maximum Output Level:
-20 dBu@ 10 k ohm load
Output Impedance:
10 k ohm
Audio Output Jacks HIGH
Connector:
XLR connector
Maximum Output Level:
+4 dBu@ 1 k ohm load
Output Impedance:
330 ohm
Headphones Jack
Connector:
6.3 mm stereo phone jack
Maximum Output Level:
50 mW + 50 mW@ 33 ohm load
Output Impedance:
10 ohm
* Controllable by volume knob.
External Audio Input (Ext Audio Input) Jack
Connector:
6.3 mm monaural phone jack
Maximum Input Level:
-10 dBu
Input Impedance:
22 k ohm
MIDI Connector
IN
USB Connector
Type B
CV IN/OUT Jacks
Keyboard CV (IN/OUT):
1 V/oct.
Connector:
3.5 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:
3.5 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:
3.5 mm monaural phone jack
Power Supply
AC adapter (DC 12V) + power cable
Power Consumption
7.1 W
Dimensions (W x D x H)
585 x 466 x 163 mm / 23.03” x 18.35” x 6.42”
Weight
7.3 kg / 16.09 lbs.
Included Items
AC adapter (DC 12V), power cable, phone cable, mini-phone cable
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Warranty
All new products are sold with a 2-year manufacturer warranty which is upgraded to 3 years when bought direct from Korg UK.
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Returns
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