MATRIXSYNTH: ARP Avatar Monophonic Analog Synthesizer (Modified) w/ Road Case


Friday, July 11, 2025

ARP Avatar Monophonic Analog Synthesizer (Modified) w/ Road Case

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"1970s ARP Avatar synthesizer. This particular unit was just overhauled in-house and converted to an Odyssey module (no longer a guitar synth) with modifications. Ready for patching and serious studio-use! Please read..."

Service notes:

-Replaced filter capacitors and all tantalum capacitors on +/- voltage rails
-Replaced tantalum capacitors on VCF module (4075)
-Disassembled all faders, cleaned and lubricated, replaced (5) damaged carbon strips
-Cleaned and calibrated

MODIFICATIONS:
1/8" (8) CV outputs for- VCO1 Ramp,VCO1 SQ, VCO2 Ramp, VCO2 SQ, LFO SINE, LFO SQ. ADSR. AR
1/8" (6) CV inputs for- VCO1 FM, VCO1 PWM, VCO2 FM, VCO2 PWM, INPUT (mixer), VCF FREQ
Gooseneck Lamp

***Guitar section non-functional; bad frequency to voltage converter module "E".
Still contains all the PCBs and parts for future restoration!"

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