Become a part of the legacy with the ARP ODYSSEY FS Kit.
In 2015, ARP’s history was thrust into the spotlight with the revival of the ARP Odyssey. Synth fans around the world were ecstatic–authentic reissues of some of the most iconic and legendary ARP synthesizers would finally be revealed. 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 stood at the forefront of the modern music scene.
Now, with the release of the ARP ODYSSEY FS Kit, musicians are empowered to take the ARP legacy into their own hands.
Staying true to the ARP Odyssey FS, the kit uses the exact analog circuitry, preserving the original warm and rich sounds we’ve all grown to love.
The kit also features all the original specs of the Rev. 3 model with a full-size keyboard and a black panel design with orange lettering. And to facilitate assembly of the Odyssey, a pictorial guide is included; no technical knowledge or soldering is needed.
The ARP Odyssey FS Kit is a one-of-a-kind collectors’ instrument. To commemorate the unique experience of building it yourself, it is distinguished from any other ARP Odyssey with its own serial number engraved into an elegant metal plate.
With this kit, not only will you be able to get the coveted ARP sound that legendary musicians have been using for the last 50 years, you will also be able to create it with your own hands. We hope that you will make this special ARP ODYSSEY a one-of-a-kind instrument just for you.
A full-sized ARP ODYSSEY with a standard keyboard
Featuring a spacious panel layout with faders that are smooth to operate, and a standard-sized keyboard for excellent playability, it's just what the synthesizer lover or keyboardist has been waiting for. Most of all, its weight and essence are the precise image of the original ARP Odyssey. With analog sound that has already established a firm reputation, it is fair to say that this is a true resurrection of the ARP ODYSSEY. Now you can obtain a full-sized ARP ODYSSEY that's perfect in every area including sound, stability, appearance, and size, but with the reliability of a brand new synth.
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
Filters of all three generations are provided
Broadly speaking, there were three versions of the original ARP Odyssey, divided by the date of production, with the major difference being the filter circuit. The ARP Odyssey provides all three of these different filter circuits, and allows you to select one of them with a single switch.
TYPE I (Rev1) is a 12 dB/Oct circuit that produces a sharp, punchy sound. TYPE II (Rev2) is a 24 dB/Oct filter with great-sounding lows. TYPE III (Rev3) maintains excellent stability even when resonance is raised. These distinctive filters have been reproduced just as they originally were.
Free bundle of music software
The ARP ODYSSEY FS Kit 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
About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
Alan R. Pearlman was nicknamed “ARP” as a kid growing up in New York City, so it seemed the perfect name for a company he co-founded when he was later designing electronic musical instruments. After leaving NASA, Pearlman Established ARP as an outlet for the creation of instruments known for their sound quality. Pearlman created the ARP 2500 in 1970 and then the classic ARP Odyssey and ARP 2600. One of Pearlman’s key skills was that he was able to build oscillators that stayed in tune and even developed a cordless patching technique using a matrix of switches. Arp Instruments built a legacy as a great leader in the growth and development of the electronic musical market.
Founded in 2019, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation was created by Dina Pearlman, Alan Pearlman’s daughter, to honor the legacy of her father. The mission of the ARP Foundation is to celebrate Pearlman by making his inventions publicly accessible, and inspiring future generations to imagine and create.
Specification
Keyboard 37-note (Standard key or Full size key, No velocity sensitivity, No aftertouch) Maximum Polyphony2 voices for duophonic; normally monophonicControllersTranspose Positions2 octaves down, normal, 2 octave upProportional Pitch Controlb (Pitch down) Pad: about -2 / 3 octave – (Modulation) Pad
# (Pitch-up) Pad: about +2 / 3 octaveNoise GeneratorNoise Spectrum Types (white and pink)PortamentoMaximum Speedabout 0.01 msec./octMinimum Speedabout 1.5 sec./octVCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)WaveformsSawtooth, Square, Pulse (Dynamic Pulse)Frequency RangeVCO-1 in low freq. mode, 0.2 Hz – 20 Hz
VCO-1 and VCO-2 (audio range) about 20 Hz – 20 kHzWarm Up Drift1/30 semitone from turn on maxPulse Width50% – 5%Pulse Width ModulationADSR, +45 %
LFO, +15 %Voltage Controlled Response1 V/octMaximum Frequency ShiftsLFO 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)TypesLow pass (I: 12 dB/oct., II III: 24 dB/oct.)Frequency Range16 Hz – 16 kHzMaximum Usable Q30Resonance1/2 – self oscillateVoltage Controlled ResponseC3 key (left edge): 0 V
C6 key (right edge) 3 VVCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)Dynamic Range80dBRing ModulatorTypeDigitalInput SignalVCO-1, VCO-2 (square wave)Sample & HoldCommand SourcesKeyboard or LFO triggerSampled SignalsVCO-1 sawtooth wave and square wave, VCO-2 square wave and pink noiseADSR Envelope GeneratorAttack Time5 msec. – 5 sec.Decay Time10msec. 〜 8sec.Sustain Level0 – 100 % or PeakRelease Time15 msec. – 10 sec.AR Envelope GeneratorAttack Time5 msec. – 5 sec.Release Time10 msec. – 8 sec.Control Input JacksPedal6.3 mm monaural phone jackPortamento Foot Switch:6.3 mm monaural phone jackAudio Output Jacks LOWConnector6.3 mm monaural phone jackMaximum Output Level-20 dBu@ 10 k ohm loadOutput Impedance10 k ohmAudio Output Jacks HIGHConnectorXLR connectorMaximum Output Level+4 dBu@ 1 k ohm loadOutput Impedance330 ohmHeadphones JackConnector6.3 mm stereo phone jackMaximum Output Level50 mW + 50 mW@ 33 ohm loadOutput Impedance10 ohm* Controllable by volume knob.External Audio Input (Ext Audio Input) JackConnector6.3 mm monaural phone jackMaximum Input Level-10 dBuInput Impedance22 k ohmMIDI ConnectorINUSB ConnectorType BCV IN/OUT JacksKeyboard CV (IN/OUT)1 V/oct.Connector3.5 mm monaural phone jackGATE IN/OUT JacksGATE IN+3 V (minimum)GATE OUT+10 V, key down; 0 V all keys upConnector3.5 mm monaural phone jackTRIG IN/OUT JacksTRIG IN+3 V pulse min., 10 μsec. Duration minimumTRIG OUT+10 V pulse on key depression, 10 μsec. DurationConnector3.5 mm monaural phone jackPower SupplyAC adapter (DC 12V) + power cablePower Consumption7.1WDimensions (W x D x H)585 x 466 x 163 mm / 23.03” x 18.35” x 6.42”Weight7.3 kg / 16.09 lbs.Included ItemsAC adapter (DC 12V), power cable, phone cable, mini-phone cable
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