Korg ARP 2600 M

The most iconic synth for the Modern musician

The genuine ARP 2600 in a more convenient size.

The ARP 2600 is arguably the most iconic and recognizable synthesizer of all time. Having been used in countless records, film scores, TV shows and game soundtracks since its appearance from the 70’s through to today, the ARP 2600’s sound remains an essential part of the music world.

The new ARP 2600 M delivers the sound admired around the world , in a more compact and portable format and including added features that make it the ideal incarnation of this historic synth.

A legend, reborn
When the ARP 2600 FS was announced in January 2020, it quickly became a phenomenal success with musicians all over the world recognizing the faithfulness to the original ARP 2600.

The ARP 2600 M is around 60% the original size, making it lighter, more portable and easier to place and use in a studio. It integrates the same analog circuitry and components as the ARP 2600 FS, thus faithfully reproducing the characteristic ARP sound.

Proudly Designed and Made in Japan
The ARP 2600 M is built in Japan with the same care and extraordinary quality standard as the ARP 2600 FS, and uses the same analog components to accurately reproduce the sound and feel of the original. The Spring Reverb has been re-engineered and adapted to the new size body with the same lush effect.

With the intense focus on quality and a large amount of hand assembly, the ARP 2600 M is not a typical mass-produced instrument. Due to this boutique nature, manufacturing quantities each month will be inline with our commitment of delivering a truly prized investment.

One Instrument, two flavors
The ARP 2600 M is available in two different editions(*). Both include the same iconic ARP 2600 M instrument, a dedicated Carry Case and a set of exclusive ARP stickers. The limited edition (ARP 2600 M - LTD) also includes a microkey2-37 so you can start playing right away!

The dedicated case not only protects your instrument, but also makes it easier to transport, thanks to its custom casters with special anti-shock damping technology. There is also enough space to carry other gear together, like your favorite volca, SQ-64 or MIDI controller!

(*) The standard edition and limited edition ARP 2600 M units are identical.

A must-have in the studio
It is not by chance that the ARP 2600 has been so extremely popular to this day.
More than a synthesizer, the ARP 2600 M 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 M goes even further, with a spring reverb tank and 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-and-hold module, signal inverters, an auxiliary mixer, and even a set of parallel-wired/multi jacks.

Added features and functionality
The new ARP 2600 M is not only faithful to the original, it also includes an array of added features that will make it even easier to use:

• Plug and play: Connect any class compliant MIDI controller such as a KORG microKeys, nanokeys or SQ-64 to one of the ARP 2600 M’s USB ports (USB-A and USB-B) and automatically get full control of your instrument!

• Resized: The new size makes it easier to visualize your patch and also allows you to use shorter patch cables

• Two types of filters from two versions of the original ARP 2600（4012 type, 4072 type DIN MIDI IN added

• Pitch-bend, Modulation and Portamento ON/OFF can be controlled through MIDI CC messages (USB/DIN MIDI)

• Normalized voltage: The threshold of the trigger signal required to activate the ADSR through the S/H GATE JACK has become 5V, making it much easier to use in combination with other gear such as volcas or Eurorack modules

• Improved Attack and Release time ratios

• L/R Stereo Output Jack (instead of XLR)

• Speakers turn automatically off when using headphones

• Improved, smoother sliders

Free bundle of music software
The ARP 2600 M comes with a diverse variety of music software from Izotope including “Ozone Elements” which lets you not only create songs but also master them using AI, “Skoove” which will help you improve your keyboard playing skills, “Reason Lite” DAW software, as well as software synths from KORG and other brands.

In other words, the moment you get your hands on this synthesizer you'll have a variety of tools to help you take your music to the next level.

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating temperature range: 0 – +40 °C (non‐condensing)
Maximum Polyphony: 2 voices for duo phonic; normally monophonic
VCO-1 (Voltage Controlled Oscilator 1):

• Waveforms: Sawtooth, square

• Frequency range: Approx. 0.03 Hz – 30 Hz (low freq. mode), Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)

• Voltage controlled response: 1V/oct.

VCO-2 (Voltage Controlled Oscillator 2):

• Waveforms: Sawtooth, pulse (dynamic pulse), triangle, sine

• Frequency range: Approx. 0.03 Hz – 30 Hz (low freq. mode), Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)

• Pulse width: 10% – 90%

• Voltage controlled response: 1V/oct.

VCO-3 (Voltage Controlled Oscilator 3):

• Waveforms: Sawtooth, pulse (dynamic pulse)

• Frequency range: Approx. 0.03 Hz - 30 Hz (low freq. mode), Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)

• Pulse width: 10% – 90%

• Voltage controlled response: 1V/oct.

VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter):

• Type: Low-pass (TYPE I : early 24 dB/oct., TYPE II: late 24 dB/oct.)

• Frequency range: Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz

• Resonance: 1/2 - self oscillate

VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier):

• Control voltage: AR type (internally connected), ADSR type (internally connected)

Noise generator: Noise spectrum types (white and pink)

RING MODULATOR

• Type: Analog multiplier

• Input signal (Internally connected): VCO-1 sawtooth wave, VCO-2 sine wave

SAMPLE & HOLD:

• Sampled signal: Noise (internally connected)

AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS Front Panel (LEFT, RIGHT OUTPUT jacks:

• Connector: φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack

• Maximum output level: +9 dBu @ 10 kΩ load

• Output impedance: 1.2 kΩ

Side Panel:

• Connector: φ6.3 mm monaural phone jack

• Maximum output level: +4 dBu @ 600 kΩ load

• Output Impedance: 1.2 kΩ

HEADPHONES JACK:

• Connector: φ6.3 mm stereo phone jack

• Maximum output level: 50 mW + 50 mW @ 33Ω load

• Output impedance: 20Ω

EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT (PREAMPLIFIER INPUT) JACK:

• Connector: φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack

• Maximum input level: +2dBu *RANGE x10, GAIN knob Max

• Input impedance: 100kΩ

MIDI connector: IN
USB port: Type A, Type B

General
Power supply: AC power supply terminal (KA320)
Power consumption: 13W
Dimensions (W × D × H): 520 × 129 × 311 mm / 20.5 x 5 x 12.2 inches
Weight: 6.0 kg / 13 lbs.
Included Items: Road case (black), AC power cord (KA320), patch cables, Owner’s manual, ARP stickers
Accessories (Sold separately): microKEY2 series, SQ-64 amongst others

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