2600

This is a demo video for the Arppe2600va, a free Windows software synth designed to emulate the ARP 2600 vintage synthesizer.

Based on ARP’s legendary semi-modular analog monosynth! This amazing softsynth sounds very close to the original ARP 2600. Like the original, it’s a monosynth (no polyphony). But, also like the original, it has a multitude of Frequency Modulation options which enable it to create some truly awesome sound effects. PWM, Sample & Hold, virtual Spring Reverb, Ring Modulation, and a dedicated Noise Generator are all there! Also, there are some things even the original Arp 2600 didn’t have, like Oscillator Sync and Filter Color (to adjust between LowPass and HiPass filter types). Most important of all, beginning with version 2.0 the Arppe2600va is now completely patchable via a cleverly designed Mod Matrix! You can have up to 12 patch routings with a very user-friendly (and visible!) drop-down menu interface, instead of messy virtual patch cables cluttering up the screen. All controls are mapped to MIDI CC#’s, and you can override the default settings by using the MIDI Learn feature. Use as a simple stand-alone synth (.exe file included), or copy the DLL into your favorite DAW or sequencer’s plugin folder.

If you’ve used Arppe2600va, leave a comment with your thoughts!

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This is a promo for Automatic Gainsay’s Analog Compendium Series, a new collection of DVDs focusing on vintage synths.

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Now you can have Automatic Gainsay videos at home in full DVD quality in sound. If you want to get closer to these amazing synths, this is the way to do it!

Instructions for ordering Analog Compendium DVD volumes are stated in the clip.

Currently available: Analog Compendium Volume 1: The Minimoog

ARP, Moog, and Heather.

Heather travels thousands of miles to gleefully play a few impromptu selections on analog synths.

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This video is a bit Bourne-o-vision, but offers a view of an ARP 2600 electro self-generating patch.

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Tommy Seebach from Denmark playing Moog synthesizer on Bubble Sex.