Arp ODYSSEY-FSK3

ARP ODYSSEY FS Kit is a user-assemblable kit version produced by Korg of the renowned duophonic analog synthesizer from Arp. Based on analog circuitry with all the original specifications of the Rev. 3 model, this synth features a full-size 37-key keyboard and a black panel with orange lettering. Three selectable low-pass filter circuits can be switched via a selector. Assembling this Arp Odyssey is simple, thanks to the illustrated guide, and no technical knowledge or soldering is required.

The unique and distinctive sound with the ARP ODYSSEY FS kit

In 2015, the ARP sound made a comeback with the reissue of the ARP ODYSSEY, amazing and thrilling synthesizer fans around the world. From the ARP ODYSSEY FS, with its full-size keyboard, to the long-awaited ARP 2600 FS and ARP 2600 M (click here for info/purchase), ARP synths were ready once again to dominate the music scene and the analog market.

Now, with the arrival of the ARP ODYSSEY FS kit distributed in Italy by Algam EKO, modern musicians have the opportunity to have the ARP heritage under their fingertips, the unique and distinctive sound of analog synthesis. Remaining faithful to the ARP Odyssey FS, the kit uses the same circuitry and delivers the original, warm and rich sounds we have all come to love. This instrument features all the original specifications of the Rev. 3 model, with a full-size keyboard and a black panel with orange lettering. To facilitate assembly of the Odyssey, an illustrated guide is included; no technical knowledge or soldering is required.

The ARP ODYSSEY FS Kit is a unique collector's item. To confirm the uniqueness of the experience, the instrument stands out from any other ARP ODYSSEY thanks to its own serial number engraved on an elegant metal plate. The coveted ARP sound that legendary musicians have used over the last 50 years is back available for you, for your passion as a sound designer, keyboardist or music producer.

ARP ODYSSEY at full size

Featuring a spacious panel, comfortable faders and a standard-sized keyboard for excellent playability, this edition of the duophonic analog instrument is exactly what synthesizer lovers and keyboard players have been waiting for. Its weight and robustness represent the precise image of the original. A full-size ARP ODYSSEY, perfect in every detail: from sound to stability, from appearance to dimensions, but with the reliability of a latest-generation synthesizer.

The distinctive synthesis of the ARP Odyssey

The original ARP Odyssey was a duophonic instrument with 2 VCO. Its main characteristic was its sharp, penetrating sound and the rich range of tonal variations achievable through the extensive modulation possibilities offered, from oscillator synchronization to sample & hold, from pulse wave amplitude modulation to high-pass filter, from the two different envelope generators to pitch bend via PPC.

Three generations of ARP Odyssey in one

There were three versions of the original ARP Odyssey, distinguished by their production date and featuring the main difference in the filter circuit. This ARP Odyssey version provides all three low-pass filter circuits and allows you to select one thanks to a dedicated switch. The TYPE I (Rev1) is a 12 dB/Oct circuit that produces a sharp and incisive sound. The TYPE II (Rev2) is a 24 dB/Oct filter for powerful bass. The TYPE III (Rev3) maintains excellent stability even when resonance is increased. These characteristic filters have been reproduced exactly as they were originally.

ARP ODYSSEY FS Kit Technical Specifications

• 37-key keyboard with standard full-size dimensions
• Note ON/OFF; no velocity or aftertouch
• Maximum polyphony: 2 voices for duophony; normally monophonic

Controls

Transposition: -2 octaves, normal, +2 octaves

Bending:

b (Pitch down) Pad: approximately -2/3 octave

- Pad (modulation)

# (Pitch-up) Pad: approximately +2/3 octave

Portamento

Maximum speed: approximately 0.01 ms/oct

Minimum speed: approximately 1.5 sec/oct

VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)

Waveforms: Sawtooth, Square, Pulse (variable)

Frequency range:

VCO-1 in low frequency mode, 0.2 Hz - 20 Hz

VCO-1 and VCO-2 approximately 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Noise generator: white or pink.

Warm-up variation:

Max 1/30 of a semitone from power-on

Pulse width: 50% - 5%

Pulse width modulation: ADSR, +45; LFO, +15

Voltage-controlled response: 1 V/oct

Frequency deviations:

LFO sine wave, +1/2 oct.

LFO square wave, +1.5 oct.

ADSR, +9 oct.

S/H, +2 oct.

* VCO-1 has priority on low notes, VCO-2 on high notes.

VCF (Voltage-controlled filter)

Low pass: "I" at 12 dB/oct, "II" and "III" at 24 dB/oct.)

Frequency range: 16 Hz - 16 kHz

Maximum Q: 30

Resonance: 1/2 - self oscillation

Voltage-controlled response: from 0V (C3) to 3V (C6)

VCA (Voltage-controlled amplifier)

Dynamic range: 80dB

Ring modulator

Digital, with inputs: VCO-1, VCO-2 (square wave)

Sample & Hold

Sources: Keyboard or LFO trigger

Sampled signals: sawtooth or square VCO-1, square and pink noise VCO-2

ADSR envelope generator

Attack time: from 5 ms to 5 sec.

Decay time: from 10 ms to 8 sec.

Sustain level: 0 - 100% or peak

Release time: from 15 ms to 10 sec.

AR envelope generator

Attack time: from 5 ms to 5 sec.

Release time: 10 ms to 8 sec.

Control inputs

Pedal: 6.3mm TS jack

Portamento pedal switch: 6.3mm TS jack

"LOW" audio output

Connector: 6.3mm TS jack

Max output level: -20 dBu @ 10 k ohm load

Output impedance: 10 k ohm

"HIGH" audio output

Connector: XLR

Max output level: +4 dBu @ 1 k ohm load

Output impedance: 330 ohm

Headphone jack

Connector: 6.3mm TRS (stereo) Jack

Max output level: 50 mW + 50 mW @ 33 ohm load

Output impedance: 10 ohm

Controllable via volume potentiometer.

External Audio Input Jack (Ext Audio Input)

Connector: 6.3mm TS Jack

Max input level: -10 dBu

Input impedance: 22 k ohm

MIDI

MIDI DIN Connector: IN

USB MIDI Connector: Type B

CV IN/OUT Jacks

Keyboard CV (IN/OUT): 1 V/oct.

Connector: 3.5 mm TS 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 TS Jack

TRIG IN/OUT Jacks

TRIG IN: +3V min pulse, 10 μsec (minimum duration)

TRIG OUT: +10V pulse on key press, 10 μsec.

Connector: 3.5 mm TS jack

Power Supply: AC Adapter (DC 12V) + power cable

Power Consumption: 7.1 W

Dimensions and Weight: 585x466x163mm; 7.3kg

Included in the box: AC Adapter (DC 12V), power cable, jack cable, mini-jack cable

Information about the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

Nicknamed "ARP" during his childhood in New York City, Alan R. Pearlman decided to use his nickname as the identifying name for the company dedicated to the design of electronic musical instruments that he co-founded. After leaving NASA, Pearlman founded ARP, a company that distinguished itself on the market thanks to synthesizers known for sound quality. Pearlman created the ARP 2500 in 1970, followed by the classics ARP Odyssey and ARP 2600. Abilities recognized in Pearlman were the ability to build oscillators that stayed in tune and the development of a wireless patching technique using a matrix of switches. Arp Instruments has built a unique history, distinguishing itself as a leader in the growth and development of the electronic music market.

Founded in 2019, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation was created by Dina Pearlman, Alan's daughter, to honor her father's legacy. The mission of the ARP Foundation is to celebrate Pearlman by making his inventions accessible to the public and inspiring future generations to imagine and create.

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