ARP Avatar

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"ARP Avatar synthesizer. Only 300 were ever produced. Famously brought down the ARP company due to the failure of the guitar controlling section (never tested in this example, pickup not included). It's essentially a cv / gate controlled (keyboardless) Odyssey.

It's had a recent service from Synth Prof where all the sliders and circuits were cleaned, new caps, portomento engaged (previously only for the guitar section), and the 4075 filter range extended to 28khz (putting it more in line with an ARP 2600). The pulse width faders seem to still be a bit crackly but could be replaced (i decided against it) easily if required (it's not a feature you tend to tweak on the fly). On the whole the faders are on the stiffer end of the spectrum but to me that's preferable to overly loose.. it's not an issue. In great cosmetic condition, only a couple of scratches here and there. Generally the unit is in excellent condition, especially considering it's 35 years old! Collection (North London) would be preferred but can ship.. please enquire about international shipping."

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Ex-Jefferson Starship ARP Quadra Synthesizer Serviced w/LED Sliders New Membrane

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"This ARP Quadra was owned by Pete Sears and toured with Jefferson Starship in the 1980s! It has just been professionally overhauled by Synthchaser, the foremost expert on ARP Quadras! Work done included a new membrane panel, new blue LED sliders, recap of all tantalum and electrolytic capacitors, new touch sensor, keyboard rebuild, dozens of new IC chips, and more!

While many synths are listed as "serviced" or "fully serviced", they are usually devoid of any details of what was actually done. Those that do provide details or service invoices often reveal that the synth was merely superficially serviced, and not genuinely "future-proofed". I have not only serviced this Quadra, I've taken it down to the chassis and overhauled it. Work done included:

New membrane panel - The membrane panel with the switches that enable the various features and pull up the presets is a known weak spot of the ARP Quadra, and many otherwise good Quadras have been turned into expensive doorstops due to failed membrane panels. A brand new (manufactured in 2020!) Synthchaser membrane panel has been installed. It looks just like the original! Have other "future-proofed" Quadras had this part replaced? I think not!

Synthchaser Precision LED slider upgrade. All 35 of the old original sliders have been replaced with new, smooth, high precision LED illuminated sliders. The difference in the way these sliders feel and perform compared to the originals is a huge improvement.

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70s Synth Strings from Italy - The Crumar Multiman-S

Alex Ball synth vids

0:00 - Opening demo
0:35 - The String Synthesizer
2:44 - Paraphony
4:11 - The Crumar Multiman-S
4:32 - Basic Strings Demo
5:42 - Low Strings Ensemble Demo
6:07 - Phased Strings Demo
6:34 - Brass
7:46 - Piano
8:17 - Clavichord
8:31 - Bass
9:01 - The Multiman
10:11 - Outro Disco Bonanza

"Today we take a look at the Crumar Multiman-S, an Italian string synthesizer from 1977.

We also look at the concept of a string synthesizer in general; an instrument that served as a stop gap, but that forged its own identity due the distinctive sound and the records they were used in.

Originally conceived by Ken Freeman, others saw the impending gold rush and got their instruments out. When I say there was a 'string synth heyday', I'm not exaggerating. Here's a list of just some of them:

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Excellent ARP Omni 1 Keyboard Synthesizer Restored with LED Sliders

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arp avatar

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"Vintage Arp Avatar analog synth with cv/gate (like an Arp Odyssey module) that's also a guitar synth (hex pick up included). Great condition!"

ARP AVATAR synthesizer - Low Sweep

Published on Dec 7, 2016 Amazing Synth

"Here are some non-resonant sweeps coming from this ARP AVATAR guitar synthesizer produced in the late 1970s.

The picture is the cover of the booklet this instrument came with. It suggests some customized modding by the manufacturer the ARP company."

All parts here.

ARP Avatar Guitar Synthesizer Owners Manual

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"Original manual for the Arp Avatar Guitar Synthesizer. 52 pages (including covers) The manual is writing primarily as a guide for Guitarists and other people who are new to synthesis, however, the structured exercises in the book are a valuable learning tool for anyone who is using analog synthesizer, but especially good if you have a related ARP product (such as the Odyssey)... Cover still very slick; It is a matt slightly gloss finish."

ARP AVATAR (1978) - arpeggio tweaking - Resonance

Published on Nov 23, 2016 Amazing Synth

"This is a simple upward arpeggio played by ARP AVATAR discrete analogue synthesizer (serial number 2223 0710).

This unit was probably produced in 1978 and its signal path must be very similar to that of ARP Odyssey Mk III. According to the Service Manual they share several of the same PCBs."

Synthchaser Restored Vintage ARP Quadra Synthesizer Keyboard with New Sliders

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"This ARP Quadra has just been professionally overhauled by Synthchaser, the foremost expert on ARP Quadras! Work done included new red LED sliders (illumination can be dimmed or disabled by control of a knob mounted just inside the synth), recap of all tantalum and electrolytic capacitors, new touch sensor, keyboard refurbishment, new IC chips, and more reliability enhancements!

Here is a video demo of the actual keyboard being sold:

While many synths are listed as "serviced" or "fully serviced", they are usually devoid of any details of what was actually done. Those that do provide details or service invoices often reveal that the synth was merely superficially serviced, and not genuinely "future-proofed". I have not only serviced this Quadra, I've taken it down to the chassis and overhauled it. Work done included:

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1978 ARP AVATAR GUITAR SYNTHESIZER 16X11 PRINT ADs

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"1978 Arp Avatar Guitar Synthesizer 2-page Magazine Ad. When joined ad measures approx. 16"X 11" inches."

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ARP Avatar

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"ARP Avatar guitar synth. Awesome. Original owner now more into acoustic guitar."

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"ARP AVATAR
with some EMS VCS3 sound FX, TR-606, Sequencer by Future Retro Revolution.

http://www.myspace.com/tiju..."

ARP AVATAR GUITAR SYNTHESIZER with MIDI

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"Originally released around 1977, it has been rumoured there was only 300 ever made. It was designed to be used with the hard to find and operate hex pickup system. NOT ANY MORE WITH THIS ONE!! This specific Avatar was modified by EMI in Minneapolis with a MIDI retrofit that allows you to use and access the sounds via any MIDI device/controller. And yes, it works!

The Avatar has many of the same sounds and functions as it's legendary family member, the Odyssey. This Avatar puts those famous tones at your fingertips, for a fraction of the price."

ARP Avatar Vintage Guitar Synthesizer with Many Extras

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1978 ARP AVATAR STOLEN FROM THE GODS GUITAR SYNTHESIZER

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"1978 Arp Avatar Guitar Synthesizer 2-page Magazine Ad."

Modded ARP Avatar w/ Lumina Slider Upgrade

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"Fully restored ARP Avatar with Lumina LED slider kit and and New England Analog Patch bay expander kit.

some marks from use on unit but overall good condition

please note slider switch 'B' (Guitar string select) has sheared off and will need replacing"

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1978 Arp Avatar Guitar Synthesizer promo sheet with demo record

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"This is a 1978 Arp Avatar Guitar Synthesizer Promotional Sheet complete with 33 1/3 rpm floppy demo record.

The record has been played once or twice.

Size is a little over 8x10 making it easy to frame."

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ARP AVATAR Patch - Filter FM Jam

Published on Apr 18, 2019 Jimi Heinrich

"I had the chance to jam with an ARP Avatar that has been upgraded with patch points. I created a simple filter FM patch and just jammed away."

ARP Avatar Guitar Synthesizer Model 2221 SN 0313

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"ARP Avatar Guitar Synthesizer in good working condition, some sliders are crackling a little bit..."

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Arp Avatar Monophonic Analog Synthesizer with Mods

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"Arp Avatar in very good condition with OSC 2 freq octave and interval mod.

Functions as a synthesizer from cv/gate inputs. Guitar board has been removed."

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