Korg ARP 2600 FS SYNTH PROTOTYPE

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No additional details in the listing and priced low at $3500, but I'm not finding the pics in previous posts.

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Synthfest France 2023 Sneak Peek Aperçu

video upload by Barb

"Hi,
This video is a short walk around the Synthfest France 2023.

Bonjour,
Cette vidéo montre quelques instruments présents au Synthfest France 2023."

In order of appearance:

Baloran The Pool (additional posts here)
Kodamo Mask 1 (additional posts here)
Sequential Trigon-6
Sequential Prophet 10 Rev 4 & Take 5
Oberheim OB-X8 & Sequential OB-6 Module
Expressive E Osmose & La Voix Du Luthier Onde
Arturia Polybrute Black & Standard
Korg Arp 2600 FS, Odyssey 2600 M, Monologue, Modwave, Opsix FR, Wavestate, Minikorg 700 S
Yamaha CS80 & DX1
Roland GR-500
Macbeth M5
Oberheim Matrix-12
Yamaha CS-40M
Korg Trident

The ARP 2600 M Arrives!

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the new ARP 2600 M from Korg."

0:00 Intro Jam
0:46 The ARP 2600 M
1:24 Demo 1: Slam Dunk
2:00 2600 M / 2600 FS
2:48 Demo 2: Reverberator
3:47 Size matters?
4:17 Demo 3: Pan Me Like One Of Your French Girls
5:05 The Filters
6:43 Demo 4: Funk Me Sideways
7:57 Summary / Thoughts
8:54 Outro Jam

Additional ARP 2600 M posts

NAMM 2020: The ARP 2600! (No talking demo)

Published on Jan 18, 2020 CatSynth TV

"A demo of the Korg's new ARP 2600 reissue at NAMM 2020. This is a new instrument that needs no explanation."

The ARP 2600 FS posts

Patch of the Week 41: ARP 2600 – Destructive Feedback Loop

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Korg

"The 2600 is well known for its pre-amp which can be used to bring external sounds into the synth. But what happens if we patch the output of the VCA back into its pre-amp for overdrive?"

Korg Patch of the Week posts

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

NAMM 2020 - KORG ARP 2600 FS

Published on Jan 17, 2020 SynthMania

"The recreation of the classic ARP synth from the early '70s. Feat. Gianni aka 'Synth Guru'"

The line-in audio for this one appears to be left channel only. The right drops out.

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Korg Re-releases ARP 2600 Synth | NAMM 2020

Published on Jan 17, 2020 Under the Big Tree

"The most exciting and surprising news I've found here at NAMM 2020 is Korg's announcement that they are re-releasing the legendary ARP 2600, in a limited run. Nick Kwas from Korg tells us what the scoop is."

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Korg ARP 2600 FS - NAMM 2020

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Bedroom Producers Blog

"Korg ARP 2600 FS synthesizer at NAMM 2020. The legend is back. Pricey but spicy."

Korg ARP 2600 FS posts

NAMM 2020: Korg ARP2600 Semi-Modular Synth

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Noisegate

"Noisegate looks at Korg’s resurrection of the ARP2600 Semi-Modular Synth from the floor at NAMM 2020."

P.S. I'm hearing the mini version was just a render and never pursued by KORG. Currently they have no plans for any other version than the full sized. The question then, is how did the renders get out?

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Patch of the Week 40: ARP 2600 – First Patch

Published on Jan 10, 2020 Korg

"How to get your first sounds out of an ARP 2600 that has had all its sliders zeroed out. Adding in oscillators by patching and breaking the normalled connections that the 2600 is known for."

Korg Patch of the week videos

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Korg ARP2600 FS

Published on Jan 10, 2020 Sound On Sound magazine

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Korg ARP 2600 FS – Sound-only demo

Published on Jan 10, 2020 Future Music Magazine

"Following in the wake of their impressive Odyssey reissues, Korg have unleashed a new take on ARP's other classic, the semi-modular 2600. Hear this faithful recreation in action in our sound demo."

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Korg Arp 2600 Reissue! Video by Perfect Circuit

Published on Jan 9, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"The ARP 2600 is back! Korg has officially announced their reissue of one of the most important synthesizers of all time. The new 2600 is the same size as the original, contains all the original features, and adds a handful of extra niceties critical to integration into the modern musical landscape. Best of all, the new 2600 is a fraction of the price of many vintage instruments—so the 2600 is now more accessible than ever before.

Korg's new ARP 2600 is modeled on early revisions of the classic instrument, providing a huge sound with its three oscillators, resonant lowpass filter, and stereo spring reverb. It includes a recreation of the 3620 keyboard, complete with duophonic operation, integrated LFO, and dedicated performance controllers. The new 3620 adds an integrated arpeggiator, including a sequence mode for playback of up to 128 stored notes.

The 2600 adds XLR outputs, USB MIDI, and MIDI over DIN, as well as selectable filter model for a couple of different flavors of 2600 tone. It also includes a rugged flight case for keeping your instrument safe while you're on the road. For more thoughts on the Korg ARP 2600, check out our blog Signal here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal...

Korg ARP 2600 available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/korg-a...

#PerfectCircuit #ARP2600 #Korg"

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

A MINI KORG ARP 2600?

Update: I'm hearing this version was just a render and never pursued by KORG. Currently they have no plan other than the Full Sized (FS) version. The question of course is how did these renders end up at GC?

This was spotted on the Guitar Center website. Note the right side of the keyboard is flush with the case. The price is the same $3,899.99 and there is no mention of it being mini. My guess is it's just the perspective of the shots, but who knows?! Maybe they used the wrong pics and a Mini will be the reveal at NAMM, Musikmesse, or Superbooth. :) I heard the full size is a limited run. A Mini would make sense for mass market.

You can find the KORG ARP 2600 announcement post here.

Update via victor in the comments: "3 octaves/ That is indeed probably 3/4 or half the size of the other one. Maybe a cheaper option. It also looks like a rendering so it could be a previous sketch of the other one"

Update2: word is the full size 2600 will be limited to 400 units, not 800 as I originally heard/thought. No mention of a limit for the Mini.

Update3: It looks like the SN for the FS goes up to at least 775. See the update in this post.

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

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KORG Officially Introduces the New ARP 2600

ARP 2600 FS | Welcome Back Published on Jan 9, 2020 ARP

Follow-up to this post.

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

User & Dealer videos:



Playlist:
The ARP 2600: The Story of a Legendary Synthesizer | Reverb Feature
Korg ARP 2600 FS Synthesizer - All Playing, No Talking! - Kraft Music
Korg ARP 2600 FS Synthesizer - Overview with Nick Kwas - - Kraft Music
Korg Arp 2600 - 1st Look - sonicstate
ARP 2600 Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer System Demo - Sweetwater
ARP 2600 Synthesizer | Overview and Demo - Guitar Center
NEW Korg ARP 2600! | Namm 2020 - GAK - previously posted

"The Total Package

More than a synthesizer, the ARP 2600 is a complete sound design studio. Even today, the ARP 2600 stands as a bridge between the individual elements of modular synthesis and the immediacy of a production / performance instrument. Included are an ample supply of oscillators, envelopes, a filter and amplifier – all of the building blocks of analog synthesis. But the ARP 2600 goes even further, with a spring reverb tank and even a pair of built in monitor speakers. Also present is much of the versatility of a vintage modular system, including a ring modulation, lag and voltage processors, an envelope follower, audio preamp, a clock-able switch, noise source, a sample & hold module, signal inverters, an auxiliary mixer, and even a set of parallel-wired/multi jacks.

The ARP 2600 FS reproduces the sounds of these components at the circuit level. Under the supervision of David Friend, the co-founder of ARP Instruments, parts were carefully selected and every detail was adjusted to replicate the original unit's distinctive synthesis.

Profile of David Friend:
Co-founder of ARP Instruments, Inc. together with the founder Alan Robert Pearlman. In addition to designing the ARP 2600 and Odyssey, he was involved with the development of numerous products, and subsequently entered management, eventually becoming president of the company. His achievements as an entrepreneur have also been acclaimed, and in 2010 he received the "Entrepreneur of the Year" (Emerging Technology category) award from Ernst & Young. After serving as the President and CEO of Blue Archive, Inc., currently he serves as the President, CEO and Co-founder of Wasabi, as well as being a lecturer at MIT's Sloan School of Management. He is also an emeritus of the New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music.

Normalled Pathways

Nearly every slider and switch on the ARP 2600 front panels is hard wired to specific control source. For example, the front panel controls allow the pitch of Oscillator 1 to be controlled by the keyboard (On/Off switch), the output of the Sample & Hold module (slider), the shape of the ADSR envelope generator (slider), and/or by the sine wave output of Oscillator 2 (slider), and each in varying amounts. These hardwired pathways provide massive amounts of immediate control that make excellent use of all the ARP 2600 has to offer, allowing the ARP 2600 to be played as is – no patching needed. In true modular fashion, inserting a patch cord into the jack associated with any hardwired control overrides that internal connection, letting you create a new signal path of your choosing. As a programming aid, the detailed panel graphics clearly show the available signal routings.

Patch Bay Precision

Unlike earlier modular synthesizers that relied on bulky 6.3mm (1/4") jacks and patch cords, the ARP 2600 uses a more streamlined 3.5mm (1/8”) jack that allows for more patch points to occupy the same amount of panel space, delivering more options and more versatility. Most of the patch points are arranged in a single row below the controls of the individual sound modules. This arrangement keeps the main panel clear and unobstructed for tweaking the controls during performance. Needless to say, these patchable connections and the onboard processors can be used to interact with nearly any modular or Eurorack synthesizer system.

3620 Keyboard

While faithful to the original design, the functionality of the 3620 Keyboard has been greatly enhanced for this limited ARP 2600 release. The 3620 Keyboard contains 49 full-size keys, aftertouch, portamento, and is also duophonic, allowing two keys to be played at once – Single or Multiple Triggering is available. In addition, the duophonic keyboard can use an optional foot switch to lock the interval between any two notes, without retuning the oscillators during performance. Vibrato can be added via a dedicated circuit controlled by aftertouch, or by the onboard LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), using any of three available waveforms. Most noticeable is the addition of a flexible Arpeggiator that allows a user-defined pattern to be manually sequenced and played back. Still present are the original Pitch Bend knob and the Two Octave Up / Two Octave Down Transpose switch. Connecting the keyboard to the main unit now uses a secure eight-pin din cable.

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First Demo Video & Pics of the New KORG ARP 2600

Uploaded on Jan 9, 2020 GAK

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Update2: The announcement is up here.

Update: Looks like the video was changed to private. Good reminder to be checking the site often - to catch things before they get pulled. :) BTW, the video stated the new 2600 is based on the first version of the ARP 2600. That is technically incorrect as the first version was actually the Blue Marvin/Blue Meanie. You can find two videos of one here, and some pics in various archived posts. There was also a Grey Meanie. From that link: "First was the Blue Marvin about 20 of these were made next was the Grey Meanie 35 or so were made". This new 2600 has the design scheme of the first major runs of the next 2600. Thanks goes to @AzevedoAudio for the reminder!

"The new Korg 2600 Arp is here!
Luke pops in to Demo this beast."

Note the "sequencer" is a programmable arpeggiator:

"3620 Keyboard While faithful to the original design, the functionality of the 3620 Keyboard has been greatly enhanced for this limited ARP 2600 release. The 3620 Keyboard contains 49 full-size keys, aftertouch, portamento, and is also duophonic, allowing two keys to be played at once – Single or Multiple Triggering is available. In addition, the duophonic keyboard can use an optional foot switch to lock the interval between any two notes, without retuning the oscillators during performance. Vibrato can be added via a dedicated circuit controlled by aftertouch, or by the onboard LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), using any of three available waveforms. Most noticeable is the addition of a flexible Arpeggiator that allows a user-defined pattern to be manually sequenced and played back. Still present are the original Pitch Bend knob and the Two Octave Up / Two Octave Down Transpose switch. Connecting the keyboard to the main unit now uses a secure eight-pin din cable.

Processing Powerhouse The ARP 2600 reveals its modular nature by the unique assortment of valuable, esoteric, and individually patch-able modules it contains. To begin, there are a set of parallel-wired Multiple jacks that enhance the patching possibilities – allowing the same control signal to be sent to multiple locations, for example. Three independent Voltage Processors provide scalable control voltages, or can act to attenuate any control signal. Use the Lag Generator to delay the start of any control signal. The Noise Generator is tunable to deliver White, Pink, and Low-Frequency noise, plus everything in between. A series of three Inverters can reverse the polarity of any signal. The Electronic Switch can be sync’d to either the internal clock or any external clock signal, as can the Sample & Hold rate. Most importantly, the Arp 2600 includes a dedicated Preamp and Envelope Follower for processing an external audio signal."

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New KORG ARP 2600 will Have a Built-in Sequencer and Cost 3200 GBP

Sonic TALK603 - Don’t Diss My Dust Published on Jan 8, 2020 sonicstate

Discussion comes in at 21:40. Ty Unwin pre-ordered one for 3200 GPB. That comes out to $4,195.84, unless he gets a discount of course. Look at that smile. :) The KORG ARP 2600 is expected to be announced on the 10th. Two days to go...

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Also see:

Korg Teaser for the New ARP 2600?

Jean-Michel Jarre: KORG to Release Full Size ARP 2600 Next Year

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Korg Teaser for the New ARP 2600?

The #NAMMShow is fast approaching... let the excitement begin! #newmusicalways pic.twitter.com/0QT3PI4px4

— KORG UK (@KorgUK) January 3, 2020

Kind of looks like it to me. :) Jean-Michel Jarre mentioned it was coming here.

Korg also teased a new keyboard synth here.

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts

Jean-Michel Jarre: KORG to Release Full Size ARP 2600 Next Year

Jarre bevestigt Korg’s ARP 2600 Uploaded on Dec 13, 2019 CreOn

KORG ARP 2600 FS posts