KORG ARP 2600 M Analog Synthesizer Module with Carrying Case - Manual (Page 4)

ARP 2600 M
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Introduction to the ARP 2600 M
About the ARP 2600 synthesizer
The ARP 2600 was manufactured and sold from 1971 to 1981, and was a notable
product of ARP Instruments, Inc. Except for the very early models that used a metal
body, the 2600 is well known for its suitcase-style configuration which separated
the synth module from the keyboard module.
In an era when large modular systems were still the mainstream, the ARP 2600
went on sale as a semi-modular synthesizer that could be transported. The main
modules are internally pre-connected so that sound could be immediately produced
without patching, and extremely complex sounds could be designed by patching.
Its wide range of sound design potential meant that the ARP 2600 was used in
recordings by numerous musicians, production of music for films, and in education.
Other notable features were its built-in speakers and spring reverb.
Main Features
• The ARP 2600 M is an authentic yet highly portable synthesizer, just around 60% of
the size of the original ARP 2600 but with all of the same functionality and design.
• Equipped with VCOs, VCF, and VCA that use the analog circuits of the original
ARP 2600, this instrument provides sound design capabilities far beyond a typical
analog synthesizer, allowing flexible and highly improvisatory synthesis.
• The included patch cables allow highly flexible patching. Since each module is
internally connected by default, the unit can also be used without connecting patch
cables.
• Two types of VCF (early and later models) are provided, and can be selected by a
single switch.
• Two types of envelope generators are provided: ADSR type and AR type.
• Since an external audio input jack is provided, you can also process sound that is
input externally, such as a guitar or microphone signal.
• A USB port and MIDI connectors are provided, allowing the unit to be connected to
a computer or MIDI devices.
• The ARP 2600 M features a USB MIDI CONTROLLER port that lets you directly
connect the synthesizer to a MIDI controller without using a USB-MIDI interface
(MIDI controllers with USB HUB functionality are not supported).
Table of Contents
Introduction to
the ARP 2600 M . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About the ARP 2600 synthesizer . . . .4
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Panel description and
functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front panel (PREAMPLIFIER,
ENVELOPE FOLLOWER,
RING MODULATOR section) . . . . . . . .6
Front panel (VCO-1 section) . . . . . . . .7
Front panel (VCO-2 section) . . . . . . . .8
Front panel (VCO-3 section) . . . . . . . .9
Front panel (VCF section) . . . . . . . . . 10
Front panel
(ADSR EG/AR EG section) . . . . . . . . . 11
Front panel (VCA section) . . . . . . . . 12
Front panel
(MIXER, REVERB section) . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front panel
(NOISE GENERATOR, VOLTAGE
PROCESSORS section) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front panel
(SAMPLE & HOLD section) . . . . . . . . 15
Front panel
(SPEAKER section L,
SPEAKER section R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Side panel
(mode switches, main output jacks,
MIDI, USB, power connector) . . . . . 17
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Auto power-off function . . . . . . . . . 19
Let’s make some sounds . . . 20
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Voice assign mode settings . . . . . . . 21
Setting the trigger mode . . . . . . . . . 21
About MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting MIDI devices . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . 22
About the MIDI implementation
chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Restoring the factory settings . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24