ARP Odyssey Module Rev3 analogue synthesizer

General

ABBA, Ultravox, Chick Corea, Vangelis and Elton John are just a few well-known names who made use of the legendary ARP Odyssey synthesizer. KORG has brought this iconic sound of the seventies back in style in collaboration with David Friend of ARP. Together, they introduce the ARP Odyssey Module Rev3 desktop model with a retro black-and-orange finish. As a result, not only are the sounds of this synth just like old times, its appearance is like a walk down memory lane as well.

ARP Odyssey: epic as poetry

Besides the "Iliad", the famous Greek writer Homer also wrote the book "The Odyssey", which allows the reader to follow the adventures of the heroic Odysseus as he lives his glory days after the Trojan War. The ARP adopted the name Odyssey for a reason. This super-hero analogue monophonic/duophonic synth produces two VCOs, pink and white noise, LFO, an ADSR envelope generator, sample & hold, and a low-pass filter. If you're specifically looking for the sounds of a first or a second generation ARP, look on further—the Odyssey Module has all three generations in one. It also features three white pressure-sensitive buttons that function as pitch and modulation control, portamento fader, and transposition switch.

Best of both worlds

Despite the fact that this module doesn't have a keyboard, this device is an honest-to-goodness ARP Odyssey. An ADSR envelope generator on the right makes intuitive fine-tuning your sound progression possible. Under the bonnet, there's a 4-pin low-pass filter that sounds a lot fatter than the 2-pin variety in the original Odyssey from 1972. The Rev3 Module is also equipped with a MIDI IN and a USB port, plus any other connections you'd expect on a synth, including a balanced XLR output. KORG has generously included patch cables and an adapter, so you can get started right away with the ARP Odyssey Module Rev3 analogue synthesizer!

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