ARP 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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Arturia has announced the 10 Year Suite, a box featuring 8 of the company’s software instruments.

The set includes:

• Minimoog V
• Moog Modular V
• CS-80V
• ARP2600 V
• Jupiter-8V
• Prophet V
• Prophet VS
• Also included the innovative Brass and the powerful Analog Factory.

10 Year Suite is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/RTAS) for $699 USD / 549 EUR.

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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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We’ve been posting a lot lately – here’s a quick digest of the top posts from the last week, in case you missed them:

• NSFW: Controversial Avant Garde Electronic Music: Blow Job 4
  Posted on Friday, December 19th, 2008 in Music Videos – Comments: (10)
  This is a new version of Wojciech Kosma’s Blow Job, which explores the audio feedback effects of fellatio on a microphone.
• The Top Electronic/Dance Albums Of 2008
  Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2008 in Music News – Comments: (5)
  Amazon has announced its picks for the Best Dance & DJ Albums of 2008.
• Amazing Robotic DJs Spin The Vinyl
  Posted on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 in DJ – Comments: (4)
  
  These guys aren’t laying down the turntable science yet, but the RobotLab Juke Bots are still pretty impressive.
• Shure Microphone Survives Insane, Sadistic Torture Tests
  Posted on Friday, December 19th, 2008 in Gear Reviews – Comments: (4)
  
  Shure SM58 & SM57 mics have a reputation for being reliable to the point of being indestructible. Mats Stålbröst, editor of the Stockholm-based Studio, took that as a challenge…..
• Stevie Wonder On The Arp 2600, Talkbox
  Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2008 in Electronic Musicians – Comments: (3)
  
  These videos are of poor quality – but the offer some interesting historical perspective from Stevie Wonder’s 70’s electronic peak.

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These videos are of poor quality – but the offer some interesting historical perspective from Stevie Wonder’s 70’s electronic peak.

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