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via this Reverb listing
This appears to be the one previously listed on eBay featured here.
This new listing features additional pics and a new description including a list of the modules.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025
ARP 2500 Modular Synthesizer w/ Pair of Fully Loaded Wing Cabinets
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via this eBay listing
This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.
"Vintage ARP 2500 Modular Synthesizer system. Accompanying the ARP 2500 main cabinet is a pair of fully loaded wing cabinets. The main cabinet and keyboard were fully restored by Phil Cirocco (CMS) around 2011 as well were most of the modules in the wing cabinets. However the system has not been powered up or played since 2018 when I moved from Los Angeles to Tucson Arizona. It was working perfectly in 2018. Since sitting for 7 years the system will most likely need some small service to get it back to perfect. IT IS UNTESTED AND WILL NOT BE TESTED. IT IS BEING SOLD AS IS.
The previous service was meticulously done to satisfy my serious demand for the system to remain as original as possible. No modifications were done and all parts replaced with original or appropriate parts. The system is hyper clean in person and was clearly babied. It was used on notable lp's. You may live a 100 more years but will likely never find a better more complete ARP 2500 for sale. This system is priceless and was the most expensive new instrument when it was produced in the early 1970's.
I collected and played many Moog, ARP and Buchla modular systems. However owning so many systems became a burden. As well, switching between using Moog, ARP and Buchla took too much bandwidth. I sold all of my Buchla systems and this is my last and best ARP piece from my massive collection. Time for someone else to own it
CAN BE PICKED UP IN TUCSON AZ OR I CAN DELIVER TO LOS ANGELES CA"
via this eBay listing
This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

The previous service was meticulously done to satisfy my serious demand for the system to remain as original as possible. No modifications were done and all parts replaced with original or appropriate parts. The system is hyper clean in person and was clearly babied. It was used on notable lp's. You may live a 100 more years but will likely never find a better more complete ARP 2500 for sale. This system is priceless and was the most expensive new instrument when it was produced in the early 1970's.
I collected and played many Moog, ARP and Buchla modular systems. However owning so many systems became a burden. As well, switching between using Moog, ARP and Buchla took too much bandwidth. I sold all of my Buchla systems and this is my last and best ARP piece from my massive collection. Time for someone else to own it
CAN BE PICKED UP IN TUCSON AZ OR I CAN DELIVER TO LOS ANGELES CA"
Saturday, October 05, 2024
Analogue Solutions Introduces the TC5000 - ARP 2500 Inspired Synthesizer
video upload by sonicstate
"Tom's stand is hard to miss, always something massive and/or impressive to catch your attention ;-]
This year it's the turn of the TC5000, a synthesizer drawing inspiration from the ARP2500 with a patch matrix system along the lines of those he has developed since the Vostok. The TC5000 has a unique mix of circuits - compiled from years of development in products like the Fusebox and Colossus - and its user interface, for ease of patching across upper and lower matrices.
With a host of modules, including oscillators, filters, sequencers, and dual spring reverbs, Tom plans to provide a comprehensive package, with potential expansions through additional "wings" or systems.
Price is expected to be in the £22K range, available towards the end of the year"

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

via Analogue Solutions:
"ANALOGUE PATCH PIN MATRIX SYNTH
This product is so new, we haven’t even finished this web page!
The selection of modules that will be configured in the final system will differ from the pre-production unit features in the current photographs.
WE ARE TAKING PRE-ORDERS NOW (DEPOSIT REQUIRED).
ETA TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR.
This is not an ARP2500 clone! TC5000 ustilises Analogue Solutions’ own circuits. Some are adapted from our other stunning synthesizers, like Leipzig, Telemark and Fusebox. Plus some new designs especially for this synthesizer.
TC5000 features two full width patch pin matrix panels that provide the same kind of UI experience that made the ARP2500 so incredible.
Using TC5000 for sounds design will give you a similar experience to the ARP. User interface is a very important aspect of sound design. It really isn’t all about the filter. How you interact with a synth is equally important. Different UI and working approaches means you will come up with patches you might otherwise not have come across using say, patch leads."
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Additional systems based on the 2500:
CMS 2500
MOS-LAB 2500
Behringer 2500
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
ARP Foundation's ARP 2500 For the Masses Is Funded


via The ARP Foundation
"Last November on #GivingTuesday the Alan R Pearlman Foundation asked for your help, and launched an IndieGogo campaign to raise funds to complete the restoration of what will become the only publicly-accessible ARP 2500 synthesizer in the USA, and to bolster its ARPs For All Program in preparation for the 2500’s arrival.
Read Full Press Release [posted here]
Thank you!
The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation would like to thank everyone who donated to our ARP 2500 Indiegogo fundraiser so far. We're delighted to announce that we have reached (and surpassed) our goal of $6000 with a current total of $6,445 We greatly appreciate the support and donations from all our backers. Thanks to you, our new (ish) ARP 2500 will soon be available for anyone to experience! We are grateful to you all.
Delivery to our ARPs For All project space in Boston is scheduled for February.
There is still time to donate to our campaign
If you would like to contribute to our mission of making legendary synthesizers available to anyone, please donate here.
Special thanks go to Cherry Audio for their gracious support and ongoing sponsorship. In case you haven't heard, they recently produced an EXCELLENT software recreation of the classic ARP Pro Soloist, and donated a portion of the profits in the month of December to our Fundraiser.
Also a huge shout out to the gang at ProSynth Network for rallying the gang, and for Linda and Phil of CMS for helping us make this dream come true for not only for us but most importantly, for the synth community. See our ARP 2500 for the Masses Campaign!"
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GIVING TUESDAY INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN KICKOFF
Press release follows.
The Foundation Announces the First Publicly-Accessible ARP 2500 in the USA
STONE RIDGE, NY, November 28, 2023: Thanks to a generous donation by former ARP employee Bruce McLendon, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is welcoming a 2508 Wing Cabinet into its collection of legendary ARP synthesizers.
This 2508 cabinet was assembled as a complete self-contained 2500 synthesizer featuring original oscillator, filter, sequencer, envelope and mix-sequencer modules, all linked by the flexible 2500 patch matrix system. It also contains a new oscillator module designed and built for the Foundation by Phil Cirocco of CMS (Discrete Music Systems).
The ARP Foundation is launching an IndieGogo campaign to raise funds to complete the restoration of what will become the only publicly-accessible ARP 2500 synthesizer in the USA, and to bolster its ARPs For All Program in preparation for the 2500’s arrival.
View the Campaign!
About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation:
The ARP Archives & The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Its mission is to celebrate the legacy of inventor, musician, entrepreneur and engineer Alan R. Pearlman, by making his innovative inventions publicly accessible, and by inspiring future generations to imagine and create. Alan R. Pearlman was a pioneer in the electronic music world, and the founder of ARP Synthesizers, a leading synthesizer manufacturer in the 1970s. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving his legacy, and is committed to creating opportunities for emerging artists, sound designers and electronic music entrepreneurs.
Among their missions is enabling artists and designers to use rare, vintage ARP synthesizers, as well as recording and production equipment - which they’ve successfully accomplished with the ARPs For All Program in cooperation with their partners at The Record Co. in Boston, MA
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Side note for synth history's sake: The New England Synthesizer Museum supposedly had the first ARP 2500 on display, but it was non functional when I visited, and the museum no longer around. The owner/curator David Hillel Wilson passed away back in 2010.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
CMS 1000 SERIES ARP 2500 Inspired Eurorack System
This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.
Note CMS fully restored this vintage ARP 2500 posted back in 2007. Phil Cirocco of CMS / Discrete Synthesizers is an ARP specialist. See the CMS label for additional posts. via Discrete Synthesizers aka CMS
Left: "The photo shows a suggested arrangement of modules for a 12 module CMS Euro-Rack system. This is Phil Cirocco's personal machine.
UPDATED - 1/20/2023
1000 SERIES MODULE NEWS"
Thursday, December 16, 2021
"EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRONIC MUSIC EXPERIENCE" - PIOTR GARBACZONEK (FULL LIVE PERFORMANCE AT BERKLEE)
video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek
"Thank you all so much for watching my performance!
Date: December 14th, 2021
Location: B54 at Berklee College Of Music, EPD Labs
(Electronic Production and Design)
This show was my showcase as part of my EP-491's final project for my major. Aside from finishing a 5-track EP in a semester, I also was preparing this set for a very long time along with all the music. I decided to pull in a few songs from my previous EP: Experimental EP, Vol. 01, to spice up the performance a bit. The songs included were: Conformity, as the first song after the modular-only section; Time, which was the song at the end of the set with the QR code to my social media links. Everything else was songs from the past 4 months.
All the visuals were edited beat by beat, a song by song in Adobe Premiere Pro, and then rendered and then put into an Ableton Session to be played in a specific earlier-defined order.
I divided the show into 2 sections: Ambient Experimental, and Glitch Experimental.
The first part included rhythm-free elements only and primarily played on various modular synths, up until the 13th minute, where modular synths were supporting all the songs played in order.
The second part included various drum elements, as well as glitch music and frequency spectrum bending polyrhythms.
In terms of gear used, I used my Zoom L-12 Multitrack Mixer, to record all of the individual inputs directly into Ableton. Ableton had different effects in the effects chain of each track depending on what was necessary for each one.
For all the weird clock-driven, laser-sounding fast atonal sounds, I used the CMS MR-15 Modular System based off of the ARP 2500. For some chords and mild sawtooth progressions, I used the Blue Marvin 2600, which is based on the ARP 2600 with built-in Spring Reverb. The Blue Marvin was sequenced by one of my Qu-Bit Bloom Sequencers running in the minor key.
The master clock for everything was the ALM Pamela's New Workout, and it was clocking the CMS, Blue Marvin, 2x Qu-Bit Bloom, Qu-Bit Chance, Moog Subharmonicon (which was doing all the background pads), and Mutable Instruments Rings.
There were various other sequenced sounds, including Mutable Instruments Plaits as a 32-step arpeggio in minor, as well as Mutable Instruments Rings, going through Clouds as a textured effect.
Cwejman VCO-2RM was running through Qu-Bit Tone's LPF, and directly out as a very low analog sub.
The E340 Cloud Generator was my analog Wavetable synth, which I played directly on the Arturia Keystep MIDI-Controller, by sending it pitch information only, and running it through MI Ripples, and out.
The Instruo Arbhar was running in stereo mode, and that one was doing all of the tapping and scratching noises in left and right channels. It has a built-in condenser mic, so I was tapping it on the spot to fill up some space in transitions for some ASMR effects haha.
That's pretty much it in terms of gear used.
If you have any questions about anything, please don't hesitate to ask in the comments. I will happily answer.
Again a huge thank you to Wiggz for doing some cool action shots while I was playing.
This is his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItL...
And thank you to Dr.B for being an amazing professor, and leading me through the last stretch of my EPD Journey, as well as opening new doors for me for the future.
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Here are some links of mine:
https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek
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Go follow my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/pgarbaczonek?..."
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Vangelis - Inspired 80's Ambient Modular Composition (Eurorack + CMS MR-15 Modular Synth)
video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek
"Thanks for watching!
Happy Thanksgiving y'all!
Made this in the Berklee College Modular Lab, with their Discrete Synthesizers CMS MR-15 Modular System, based on the vintage ARP 2500, as well as their Monorocket style modular system, as well as my own Intellijel 7U 104 case. Full patch notes will be available on my Patreon, link below.
https://www.patreon.com/pgarbaczonek?...
Here are some links of mine: https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek"
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
EXTREMELY RARE!!! C.M.S. MR-15 ModRack Modular System at Berklee (Copy of an ARP-2500)
video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek
"Thanks for watching!
EXTREMELY RARE!!! C.M.S. MR-15 ModRack Modular System at Berklee (Piece showing its possibilities) Every sound in this piece was recorded using the C.M.S. MR-15 ModRack Modular System, including drums and bass. It is not a performance, I recorded individual layers using different patches and only recorded one layer performed. All the other videos you see are of different patches as well as angles of this beautiful synth for your viewing pleasure.
If you want to find out more about the maker of the synth as well as his company, I will have both listed below. Phil's instruments are crafted with utmost precision, and it was so much fun to be able to use it for a few hours.
Phil's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxaP...
C.M.S/ Discrete Synthesizers: https://www.discretesynthesizers.com/...
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Social Media Links:
Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/piotr_garba...
Bandcamp 🎧: https://pgarbaczonek.bandcamp.com/
Website 🖥: http://www.piotrgarbaczonek.com/
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Go stream my latest EP here:
Stream here: https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek"
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
ARP 2500 Model 2002 Vintage Modular Synthesizer Cabinet Serviced by CMS
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via this auction
"Used vintage ARP 2500 Model 2002 synthesizer cabinet.
Serial no. is 008
unit was serviced by Phil Cirocco at CMS several years ago, fitted with modern linear analogue power supplies
woodwork refinished
includes power module model 1002
currently configured to run at 220 volts
original split music keyboard available soon in a separate auction.
Very rare opportunity especially if you already have spare modules or wish to fit clone modules
will ship worldwide"
via this auction

Serial no. is 008
unit was serviced by Phil Cirocco at CMS several years ago, fitted with modern linear analogue power supplies
woodwork refinished
includes power module model 1002
currently configured to run at 220 volts
original split music keyboard available soon in a separate auction.
Very rare opportunity especially if you already have spare modules or wish to fit clone modules
will ship worldwide"
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Vintage ARP Odyssey 1972 Mk. I + Full Patch Points + Cirocco Mods!
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via this auction
"Arp Odyssey Mk. I 1972, full patch points + Cirocco (C.M.S.) mods
Mods too many to list, but include (highlights):
Full patch points -- all main section outputs and all slider inputs
"Turbo" envelope switch, for true snappy (2600 style) envelopes
LFO free run
Back panel CV/gate controls
External audio input
A full set of mods can be seen from the picture. Mods were performed by #1 worldwide Arp tech Phil Cirocco (the guy who fixes/restores 2500's).
I should mention that another design quirk of the original Odyssey -- the delay between VCA and VCF gate times, has been eliminated!
Without this critical fix, no matter how fast the envelope times, it would have sounded slow due to the VCF gate delay. Not so here, the envelope is ultra-fast with the "Turbo" setting, and also sounds better and cleaner with the normal setting. This is what is meant by "true 2600 style envelopes" -- multiple coordinated modifications here really take this synth into a completely different category.
What you get is the 'best of both worlds'. You get additional features and sound of the early 1970's Mk. I Odyssey (much warmer early 1970’s oscillators, sweet filter resonance, hard sync), with the back-end snappiness and sonic character of the Arp 2600. On many patches the result actually sounds better than the stock 2600."
via this auction

Mods too many to list, but include (highlights):
Full patch points -- all main section outputs and all slider inputs
"Turbo" envelope switch, for true snappy (2600 style) envelopes
LFO free run
Back panel CV/gate controls
External audio input
A full set of mods can be seen from the picture. Mods were performed by #1 worldwide Arp tech Phil Cirocco (the guy who fixes/restores 2500's).
I should mention that another design quirk of the original Odyssey -- the delay between VCA and VCF gate times, has been eliminated!
Without this critical fix, no matter how fast the envelope times, it would have sounded slow due to the VCF gate delay. Not so here, the envelope is ultra-fast with the "Turbo" setting, and also sounds better and cleaner with the normal setting. This is what is meant by "true 2600 style envelopes" -- multiple coordinated modifications here really take this synth into a completely different category.
What you get is the 'best of both worlds'. You get additional features and sound of the early 1970's Mk. I Odyssey (much warmer early 1970’s oscillators, sweet filter resonance, hard sync), with the back-end snappiness and sonic character of the Arp 2600. On many patches the result actually sounds better than the stock 2600."
Monday, March 16, 2020
CMS 2500 Euro Rack Module Demo - 12 module system
Published on Mar 16, 2020 Phil Cirocco
"Here is a quick demo of the newly released CMS Euro Rack 2500 modules. This is my personal 12 module system. The audio quality and noise levels are actually superior to the original ARP 2500 system due to better layout of the circuit boards and no matrix switches. The flagship module of the series is the 1047 Colin Multi-mode Filter. Go to discretesynthesizers.com for more info."
Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Tonus Model 2002 Predecessor to ARP 2500
Monday, September 24, 2018
An ARP 2500 in Eurorack Format?
CMS 1004 demo - The Pearlman Oscillator and T-mixer Published on Sep 24, 2018 Phil Cirocco
"This is a quick preliminary demo of the new CMS 1004 Pearlman Oscillator. This VCO is a faithful reproduction of the massive VCO circuit from the ARP 2500, shrunk down to euro rack format. An analog CRT oscilloscope shows some of the unique and interesting waveform combinations available. discretesynthesizers.com"
CMS is going eurorack with the CMS 1004T (ARP 2500) - Pearlman Oscillator and T-mixer
This is huge news. Not only the ARP 2500 1004T oscillator in eurorack format, but CMS entering the eurorack market as well. Phil Cirocco of CMS is known as the ARP specialist in the US. He works on vintage ARPs as well as designing his own synths, most recently the CMS 2607. Be sure to see the CMS label at the bottom of this post for more.
Pearlman, of course refers to ARP's founder Alan R. Pearlman.
Curious if CMS plans a full blown ARP 2500 in eurorack format. Imagine that. :)
ARP 2500 pictured below for reference, via this post.
Friday, October 28, 2016
CMS 2607 music video, interesting ARP photos
Published on Oct 27, 2016 Phil Cirocco
"This is a promotional video for the CMS 2607 synthesizer. There are also some interesting and rare photos of some landmark ARP instruments and some significant CMS 2500 restorations. The music is a live stereo mix of the sequence I am presently having fun with. Phil Cirocco"
Friday, September 23, 2016
Introducing THE CMS 2607 - An ARP 2600 on Steroids
As you know, CMS (Cirocco Music Systems) is Phil Cirocco's synth company. He is not only the world's most renown ARP tech (BTW, see my CMS Lumina upgraded Odyssey here!), but also a manufacturer. THE CMS 2607 is his latest creation. Knowing it comes from him, you know this is going to be one great synth.
The following are some details via CMS:
"THE CMS 2607 6U RACK MOUNT INTEGRATED SYNTHESIZER
CMS is proud to unveil for the first time, our new synthesizer, the CMS 2607. We took all the features of the original ARP 2600, combined them with our world famous upgrades, added more cool stuff and then squeezed it all into a 6 space rack mount heavy duty enclosure. This particular incarnation is the '2500 version' that features a beautiful heavy duty brushed aluminum front panel. We are also currently making standard versions using grey and blue paint similar to the original ARP 2600 factory color schemes.
Initially, a very small quantity of special issue handmade 2607s will be made available to the general public until the factory produced models are available. These will be priced higher than the factory made mass produced units.
Price for one of the hand-made limited edition $8699.00. (9,499.00 for units with early type VCOs) plus packing and shipping charges.
Target price for the standard version 2607 will be 4999.00 USD . The standard version is not available at this time but we will soon be taking orders on the standard version. This price is subject to change. Check back with this page if you are interested in the standard version and can wait.
If you are interested in ordering one of the special issue limited edition 2607s now, send a paypal deposit of $3000.00 USD to filter@discretesynthesizers.com to register your order or mail us a personal check. Delivery guaranteed to be no longer than 4 months from the date of deposit. There is a limit on how many of these special order units that will be available for 2016, so contact us now if you are seriously interested.."
And the front panel (click for a slightly larger shot):

Update: A couple videos spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child:
CMS 2607 DEMO #1- NO PANEL GRAPHICS
Published on Sep 22, 2016 Phil Cirocco
"This is demo #1 of the new CMS 2607 prototype. This is before we had the front panel graphics finished. For more info go to discretesynthesizers.com"
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
ARP Odyssey 2800 with CMS Lumina Upgrade & Raggedy Ann for Christmas
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via this auction
I don't think Raggedy Ann comes with the listing. She looks happy though.
"This auction is for an ARP Odyssey model 2800 in very good condition that has been recently restored to ARP factory specs by Phil Cirocco at CMS / Discrete Synthesizers. It features the Lumina slider upgrade (special 4 color edition), just in time to brighten up the under-tree display on Christmas morning! Here is the complete List: Lumina Slider Upgrade - special 4 color edition – see photos 34 high quality illuminated slide pots. The main focus of this upgrade is to install high quality sliders in an ARP Odyssey. The Odyssey and Avatar have similar circuitry to the 2600, however they used cheap, unreliable, plastic on plastic sliders. These brand new, high quality sliders from CMS feature a superior tactile feel and greatly improved accuracy. It basically transforms an unreliable old doorstop into a precision instrument, on par with the ARP 2600 and ARP 2500. The difference in reliability and accuracy is astonishing! The upgrade also features a blinking LFO slider indicating the LFO rate. The ADSR and AR sliders now feature dynamic LED readout of the envelope generator voltage levels. All Keyboard rubber bushings replaced with new and keyboard detailing. All key contacts cleaned and adjusted. Power supply rebuilt to factory. Separate power supply for slider LEDs. Audio Path Upgrade. Highpass filter bypass switch – Adds sub-bass to the output signal. LFO free run switch. ADSR time range switch – 3 position toggle features extra long time mode. AR time range switch – 3 position toggle features extra long time mode. New pitch bend knob. Front panel and internal restoration. Full calibration. Rear panel: CMS high speed interface jacks – CV, Gate and trigger ins and outs. ¼ inch Switchcraft high level output jack. ¼ inch Switchcraft external audio input jack. 4023 filter Merry Christmas!"
via this auction
I don't think Raggedy Ann comes with the listing. She looks happy though.

Tuesday, April 01, 2014
CMS MR-3 Synthesizer, ARP 2500 multimode filter replica direct from CMS SN 110
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via this auction
"Please note: This item will not be re-listed. This auction is for a super rare, brand new, CMS MR-3 direct from CMS. This particular variation of the CMS MR-2 is designed to satisfy persons seeking the ARP 2500 sound without dealing with the matrix switches, lengthy restoration, etc. This synthesizer features the 9006 multimode filter that faithfully duplicates the circuitry of the famous ARP 1047 multimode filter used in the ARP 2500 system. Features summary: Discrete differential transistor audio processing circuitry. Special high quality military spec Honeywell potentiometers will never get scratchy….NEVER! Scratch resistant color impregnated anodized aluminum front panels. High quality Switchcraft connectors. High quality ARP 2500 style control knobs. Professional enclosure and military spec power supply. What is so special about this auction? Why not just order one from CMS? We are basically talking instant gratification here. Our modular systems are handmade by the Phil Cirocco himself so they take incredibly long to manufacture. The CMS modular waiting list is now over 1 year long. The human life span is a bit too short to be waiting several years for a piece of gear to be made. This is a once in a lifetime chance to own a CMS modular system now! Internal power supply can be hardwired for 120V or 230V. No keyboard. This unit is meant to be used with a MIDI to CV converter or some other standard CV and gate source. This synthesizer comes with a 1 year warranty on all parts and labor. Unit will be packed in a sturdy double wall U-Line box. Packing materials charge will be 35.00 USD Buyer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Buyer must supply a valid UPS account number. Unit must be insured for full value. See our website for more info. discretesynthesizers.com It looks like ebay no longer permits paying by personal check or wire transfer?"
via this auction
"Please note: This item will not be re-listed. This auction is for a super rare, brand new, CMS MR-3 direct from CMS. This particular variation of the CMS MR-2 is designed to satisfy persons seeking the ARP 2500 sound without dealing with the matrix switches, lengthy restoration, etc. This synthesizer features the 9006 multimode filter that faithfully duplicates the circuitry of the famous ARP 1047 multimode filter used in the ARP 2500 system. Features summary: Discrete differential transistor audio processing circuitry. Special high quality military spec Honeywell potentiometers will never get scratchy….NEVER! Scratch resistant color impregnated anodized aluminum front panels. High quality Switchcraft connectors. High quality ARP 2500 style control knobs. Professional enclosure and military spec power supply. What is so special about this auction? Why not just order one from CMS? We are basically talking instant gratification here. Our modular systems are handmade by the Phil Cirocco himself so they take incredibly long to manufacture. The CMS modular waiting list is now over 1 year long. The human life span is a bit too short to be waiting several years for a piece of gear to be made. This is a once in a lifetime chance to own a CMS modular system now! Internal power supply can be hardwired for 120V or 230V. No keyboard. This unit is meant to be used with a MIDI to CV converter or some other standard CV and gate source. This synthesizer comes with a 1 year warranty on all parts and labor. Unit will be packed in a sturdy double wall U-Line box. Packing materials charge will be 35.00 USD Buyer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Buyer must supply a valid UPS account number. Unit must be insured for full value. See our website for more info. discretesynthesizers.com It looks like ebay no longer permits paying by personal check or wire transfer?"
Friday, December 21, 2012
1976 ARP 2600 with Original Leather Cases & ARP's Old Number
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Published on Dec 14, 2012 by MechHandlingSystems
via this auction
"Along with the owner's manual and Patch Book, it has a copy of a 2-page hand-written note detailing setup, trim, VCO and VCF calibration and keyboard calibration. The best part of this is the sloppy market notation at the bottom of page 2,
"IF YOU GET IN TROUBLE, CALL:
CLARK FERGUSON OR PHILIP DODDS
965-9700"
Clark Ferguson was ARP's service department manager, and Philip Dodds was VP of engineering. These notes are likely written in Philip Dodds' hand. He was an interesting guy that ended up having a featured role in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" after Spielberg saw him setting up a 2500 to do the big "dum dum dum DUM DAAAAA" thing.
MECHANICS
It is the 2601 V1.0, with the improved jacks that won't flake out and the better sliders. It is the most mechanically advanced ARP 2600 model that still contains the legendary 4012 ladder-type filter that was built too close to Moog's patents for their comfort (an actual lawsuit was never filed)
It comes with the duo phonic 3620 keyboard. Serial numbers match and are in the low 300s.
There is a broken slider at the bottom center of the main panel, although it works and can be adjusted by hand. I am looking for the replacement slider and knob I purchased and hope to include it in the auction. See pictures for detail.
A few of the sliders have scratch. See the video for an example of that.
ELECTRONICS
As just mentioned, it has the 4012 filter. Now, some of these are epoxied and gross. Some of them are copper clad but with sloppy brazing. But some … well, some glow like a beating heart pumping astounding signals through its soldered veins and arteries. This one is like that.
It also has the UN-encapsulated 4027-1 VCOs, which are necessary if you plan to do certain mods.
It also has a mod for a Mediamix Joystick, which I just learned thanks to Phil at CMS and have never looked for one. I have a picture of one for the winner. Owning a Synthi AK I can tell you joysticks are pretty nice to have on your synthesizer!
The capacitors on the power supply are 35 years old and should be replaced soon, according to a bunch of people that seem to feel very strongly about it. CMS sells a power supply you can install yourself, if you're into that kind of thing, for $169."
Published on Dec 14, 2012 by MechHandlingSystems
via this auction
"IF YOU GET IN TROUBLE, CALL:
CLARK FERGUSON OR PHILIP DODDS
965-9700"
Clark Ferguson was ARP's service department manager, and Philip Dodds was VP of engineering. These notes are likely written in Philip Dodds' hand. He was an interesting guy that ended up having a featured role in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" after Spielberg saw him setting up a 2500 to do the big "dum dum dum DUM DAAAAA" thing.
It is the 2601 V1.0, with the improved jacks that won't flake out and the better sliders. It is the most mechanically advanced ARP 2600 model that still contains the legendary 4012 ladder-type filter that was built too close to Moog's patents for their comfort (an actual lawsuit was never filed)
It comes with the duo phonic 3620 keyboard. Serial numbers match and are in the low 300s.
A few of the sliders have scratch. See the video for an example of that.
ELECTRONICS
As just mentioned, it has the 4012 filter. Now, some of these are epoxied and gross. Some of them are copper clad but with sloppy brazing. But some … well, some glow like a beating heart pumping astounding signals through its soldered veins and arteries. This one is like that.
It also has the UN-encapsulated 4027-1 VCOs, which are necessary if you plan to do certain mods.
It also has a mod for a Mediamix Joystick, which I just learned thanks to Phil at CMS and have never looked for one. I have a picture of one for the winner. Owning a Synthi AK I can tell you joysticks are pretty nice to have on your synthesizer!
The capacitors on the power supply are 35 years old and should be replaced soon, according to a bunch of people that seem to feel very strongly about it. CMS sells a power supply you can install yourself, if you're into that kind of thing, for $169."
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
ARP 2500 modular synthesizer

"Rare, early ARP 2500 modular synthesizer in very good cosmetic condition and working 100%. A friend of mine bought this one from Phil Cirocco of CMS/Discrete Synthesizers in late 2007 and it's still working solid. As you can see, this is an earlier 2002 cabinet with a 3000 series keyboard.

1002 Power Control
1003 Dual Envelope Generator
1004T VCO
1005 Ring Mod / VCA
1006 Lowpass filter / VCA
1016 Noise / Random Voltage
1023 Dual VCO
1027 3 x 10 Sequencer
1033 Dual EG with delay
1036 Dual S/H, Clock
1047 Multimode Filter"
Cosmetically- The veneer on the cabinet does have some chipping here and there, but overall it still looks very good. Some of the modules have a former owners name and the serial # etched in on the corners.

The keyboard works great as well as all of the knobs, switches, matrix sliders, etc. No scratchy pots whatsoever! Phil obviously took care of this thing. I did notice that one of the LEDs on the sequencer has since burned out, but if this is an issue I can have it replaced.
This is not a plug in and play unit like an Arp 2600. Patching is required if you want sound. Please be aware of this."


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