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One Sheet vintage advertisement for the
ARP 2600-P synthesizer
. This model was introduced in late 1971 as a more portable, suitcase-style version of the original ARP 2600, a semi-modular analog synthesizer highly revered for its sound and educational value.
Key Details
Model: ARP 2600-P
(the "P" stands for "portable").
Manufacturer: ARP Instruments, Inc.
Era: Introduced in late 1971, with various revisions produced throughout the 1970s.
Design: It is a semi-modular system, meaning basic components are internally pre-wired, but the signal path can be modified using patch cords for advanced sound design. The advertisement calls it "A SYNTHESIZER IN A SUITCASE".
Features: Key components include three voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs), a low-pass filter, a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA), a ring modulator, sample and hold, noise generator, microphone preamplifier, and a built-in spring reverb and speakers.
Legacy: The ARP 2600
is famous for its use by artists like Stevie Wonder, Joe Zawinul, and Edgar Winter, and was notably used to create the voice of R2-D2 in the Star Wars films. |
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