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Odyssey Module Rev 3
Legendary sound that connects the past with the present.
Reborn again as an analog synthesizer module.
Since its appearance in 1972, the ARP Odyssey has been loved by countless musicians as a classic analog synthesizer. Forty years later, in 2015, with the advisory assistance of David Friend, co-founder of the ARP Instruments company, KORG resurrected the ARP ODYSSEY with a complete reproduction of the ARP Odyssey’s original circuitry. The ARP sound, which continues to be envied as an iconic analog synthesizer, was once again back in the hands of today's musicians. Now, KORG has further broadened the reach of the ARP ODYSSEY in today's world by releasing a new model.
The ARP ODYSSEY Module is a keyboard-less ARP ODYSSEY with the very same analog synthesis circuitry that completely reproduces the original. To fit perfectly in today's DAW-centric music production environments, we provide it in a more compact module form. The lineup includes two models, the white Rev1 and the black and orange Rev3, reproducing traditional styling in a cutting-edge tabletop body. The real ARP sound that transcends history is once again available to the world.
About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
Alan R. Pearlman was nicknamed “ARP” as a kid growing up in New York City, so it seemed the perfect name for a company he co-founded when he was later designing electronic musical instruments. After leaving NASA, Pearlman Established ARP as an outlet for the creation of instruments known for their sound quality. Pearlman created the ARP 2500 in 1970 and then the classic ARP Odyssey and ARP 2600. One of Pearlman’s key skills was that he was able to build oscillators that stayed in tune and even developed a cordless patching technique using a matrix of switches. Arp Instruments built a legacy as a great leader in the growth and development of the electronic musical market.
Founded in 2019, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation was created by Dina Pearlman, Alan Pearlman’s daughter, to honor the legacy of her father. The mission of the ARP Foundation is to celebrate Pearlman by making his inventions publicly accessible, and inspiring future generations to imagine and create.
True analog sound generated by a complete replication of the original ARP Odyssey's circuitry
The ARP Odyssey is known best for its sharp and biting tone, and the rich possibilities of modulation that allow an incredible variety of sounds. The ARP ODYSSEY Module is equipped with the very same circuitry as the ARP ODYSSEY, which itself is a perfect replica of the original unit, developed under the supervision of the ARP Instruments company's co-founder David Friend. Its module-type design invites the user into an even deeper world of sound design.
Synthesis
* 2VCO. The duophonic design allows two different pitches to sound when you play two notes.
* The high degree of pitch stability for which the ARP Odyssey was remarkable in its time has been perfectly reproduced.
* Pitch is variable over a wide range of 20 Hz--2 kHz.
* Pitch modulation and pulse width modulation can be controlled.
* Oscillator sync provides sharp, great-sounding overtones extending into a high range.
* Noise generator provides two noise types: white and pink.
* Powerful LFO can be used as a modulation source for the oscillator or filter, or as a trigger source for sample & hold.
* Ring modulator generates metallic sounds with rich overtones.
* The distinctive S/H MIXER lets you easily create sample & hold sounds by using the oscillator or noise generator as a source that's triggered by the LFO or keyboard.
* The three types of low-pass filter found on different production runs of the original ARP Odyssey are all provided. With a single switch you can select any one of these filters with their differing characteristics: TYPE I (Rev1) is a 12 dB/octave filter with a sharp and punchy sound, TYPE II (Rev2) is a 24 dB/octave filter that's great for thick low sounds, and TYPE III (Rev3) features excellent stability even when the resonance is increased.
* A wide variety of modulation sources such as S/H, LFO, ADSR, and AR can be used to modulate the filter.
* A high-pass filter is provided following the low-pass filter, giving you even broader sound design possibilities.
* A new function, the DRIVE switch generates extreme and aggressive sounds.
* VCA GAIN slider leaves the note sustaining. Ideal for sound design.
* Envelope generator with two types: ADSR and AR. This can be used not only for the VCA but also to modulate the filter or oscillator.
Control
* The original PPC (Proportional Pitch Control) based on a rubber pad has been reproduced. Press the rubber pad with your finger to control pitch bend or vibrato depth in proportion to the pressure.
* A portamento slider and transpose switch are provided. You can also use a switch to select either of the ways in which Rev1 and Rev2/3 of the original ARP Odyssey differ as to whether portamento is applied the moment that you operate the transpose lever.
Connectors
* Two types of audio output jack are provided: 1/4" phone and XLR.
* External audio input jack is provided, allowing you to process sound from an external device.
* Headphone jack with adjustable volume is provided. By connecting the headphone jack to the external audio input jack, you can apply self-feedback to generate powerful sounds.
* CV, GATE, and TRIG jacks are provided, letting you send or receive analog signals to operate the instrument. If you connect the GATE OUT jack to the TRIG IN jack, the EG will not be triggered, allowing you to play legato.
* Both 1/4" size and mini-size patch cables are included.
* MIDI IN connector and USB MIDI port are provided, allowing connection to a PC or MIDI device.
- Maximum Polyphony
- 2 voices for duophonic; normally monophonic
- Controllers
- Transpose Positions
- 2 octaves down, normal, 2 octave up
- Proportional Pitch Control
- b (Pitch down) Pad: about -2 / 3 octave
- (Modulation) Pad
# (Pitch-up) Pad: about +2 / 3 octave
- Noise Generator
- Noise Spectrum Types (white and pink)
- Portamento
- Maximum Speed
- about 0.01 msec./oct
- Minimum Speed
- about 1.5 sec./oct
- VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)
- Waveforms
- Sawtooth, Square, Pluse (Dynamic Pluse)
- Frequency Range
- VCO-1 in low freq. mode, 0.2 Hz – 20 Hz: VCO-1 and VCO-2 (audio range) about 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Warm Up Drift
- 1/30 semitone from turn on max
- Pulse Width
- 50 % – 5 %
- Pulse Width Modulation
- ADSR, +45 %
LFO, +15 %
- Voltage Controlled Response
- 1 V/oct
- Maximum Frequency Shifts
- LFO sin wave, +1/2 oct.
LFO square wave, +1.5 oct.
ADSR, +9 oct.
S/H, +2 oct. - * VCO-1 is low note priority, VCO-2 is high note priority.
- VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)
- Types
- Low pass (I: 12 dB/oct., II III: 24 dB/oct.)
- Frequency Range
- 16 Hz - 16 kHz
- Maximum Usable Q
- 30
- Resonance
- 1/2 - self oscillate
- Voltage Controlled Response
- C3 key (left edge): 0 V
C6 key (right edge) 3 V
- VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)
- Dynamic Range
- 80 dB
- Ring Modulator
- Type
- Digital
- Input Signal
- VCO-1, VCO-2 (square wave)
- Sample & Hold
- Command Sources
- Keyboard or LFO trigger
- Sampled Signals
- VCO-1 sawtooth wave and square wave, VCO-2 square wave and pink noise
- ADSR Envelope Generator
- Attack Time
- 5 msec. - 5 sec.
- Decay Time
- 10 msec. - 8 sec.
- Sutatin Level
- 0 - 100 % or Peak
- Release Time
- 15 msec. - 10 sec.
- AR Envelope Generator
- Attack Time
- 5 msec. - 5 sec.
- Release Time
- 10 msec. - 8 sec.
- Control Input Jacks
- Pedal
- 6.3 mm monaural phone jack
- Portamento Foot Switch
- 6.3 mm monaural phone jack
- Audio Output Jacks
LOW
- Connector
- 6.3 mm monaural phone jack
- Maximum Output Level
- -20 dBu@ 10 k ohm load
- Output Impedance
- 10 k ohm
- Audio Output Jacks
HIGH
- Connector
- XLR connector
- Maximum Output Level
- +4 dBu@ 1 k ohm load
- Output Impedance
- 330 ohm
- Headphones Jack
- Connector
- 6.3 mm stereo phone jack
- Maximum Output Level
- 50 mW + 50 mW@ 33 ohm load
- Output Impedance
- 10 ohm
- * Controllable by volume knob.
- External Audio Input (Ext Audio Input) Jack
- Connector
- 6.3 mm monaural phone jack
- Maximum Input Level
- -10 dBu
- Input Impedance
- 22 k ohm
- MIDI Connector
- IN
- USB Connector
- Type B
- CV IN/OUT Jacks
- Keyboard CV (IN/OUT)
- 1 V/oct.
- Connector
- 3.5 mm monaural phone 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 monaural phone jack
- TRIG IN/OUT Jacks
- TRIG IN
- +3 V pulse min., 10 μsec. Duration minimum
- TRIG OUT
- +10 V pulse on key depression, 10 μsec. Duration
- Connector
- 3.5 mm monaural phone jack
- Power Supply
- AC adapter jack (DC 9V)
- Power Consumption
- 6.5 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 496 x 265 x 89 mm / 19.53” x 10.43” x 3.50”
- Weight
- 3.7 kg / 8.16 lbs
- Design Variations
- White (ARP ODYSSEY Module Rev1), Black and Orange (ARP ODYSSEY Module Rev3)
- Included Items
- AC adapter, phone cable, mini-phone cable
- Accessories
- Expression/Volume Pedal
- XVP-20
- Volume Pedal
- VP-10
- Pedal Switch
- PS-3
- Pedal Switch
- PS-1
- Patch Cables
- SQ-CABLE-6
- *All product, company, and standard names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
- *Appearance and specifications of products are subject yo change without notice.
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