Arp Odyssey is one amazing synthesizer. I totally love its sound even more than the Moog’s. It is so raw, organic, punchy, cutting, mellow you name it. Probably the most versatile synth out there. And on top of it it’s a legend just as much as a Mini. Great demo and presentation. You can check out my Odyssey funk demos if you like👍Keep up the good work!
To answer your question as to what the three control buttons do on the in the later models. (I've got a Korg/Arp Odyssey.) First off, they're not actually buttons, but pressure switches/pads, that act as springed potentiometers the harder you push. The one to the left bends the pitch down, the one the right bends the pitch up, and the one in the middle is for vibrato. (And boy, they're hard to push on mine!)
This has been great in helping me understand the ODYSSEY. (I Recently bought the Behringer clone, which is very good) .The squishy buttons you mentioned: Left is pitch down, centre is mod and r is pitch up. They take a bit of getting used to!
I have one of the Korg reissues (MKII kinda like yours) and it's a baffling design/architecture sometimes. Your video really cleared some things up for me, thanks!
Thanks for doing this video. I've had my KARP Odyssey for 2 years now and although it's not the most used synth in my collection recently I've taken it with me whenever I'm away from my studio so I've been digging into how to use it better. You've shown me some more tricks to try so I'm very grateful. I've recently recorded a video of me creating a full instrumental just using the Odyssey, that I have to finish editing and then upload. Keep up the great work. This is a really informative video. Very much appreciated
Great vid! I've got the KORG Remake. FYI - the three white buttons that replaced the pitch wheel are used to pitch bend down, vibrato, and pitch bend up!
I just bought a Behringer Odyssey a week ago. This video has made me really happy about my purchase. Your playing is deadly using it. The sounds of analogue remind me of the sounds I heard as a child. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and talent. Feckin class stuff best of luck to ya from Midleton, Cork , Ireland 🇮🇪. 👍
@@murderousmaths There is an international jazz festival there at the moment. I am sure an odyssey would be looked on kindly there after Herbie Hancock gave it the seal of approval. Of course some of the purists would still look on it with disdain. Anyway great video again.
If I had to get rid of all but one of my mono synths, I would keep the Odyssey (I know it's duophonic, but I'm not calling it a "duo-synth"). There's just nothing else like it, or quite as versatile in my opinion. Between the duophony, the wealth of modulation options and unusually competent sample & hold section, there's very little the Odyssey can't do if you know what you're doing. Also, the ARP oscillators have a really unique sound to them; they're brighter than a Moog, but not piercing. The sawtooth is still the creamiest sawtooth I've heard on a synth, and it only gets better when you run it through the 4075 filter.
Occasionally I crank my Odyssey up through a Marshall guitar amp. The aggression I can get from it is unreal! (Followed by the aggression from my family if they're in the house!)
To the bemusement of my family, I love a nap to a synth sequence, and tonight was no exception. The previous video ran out and yours came on after. As I was waking up, I'm thinking...since when did Chris Evans (DJ) get into synthesisers? 🤔 Looked at my phone and found it wasn't him at all, but you sound alike. Thankfully you are eminently more bearable and entertaining. Great video to wake to, even if it was confusing at first 😂
You crack me up in such a great way. Recently purchased a Behringer and need help with this beast. I have been playing and programming synths since the early 1980s, but my BOdyssey has me baffled. Wrote this 4 minutes in and am tickled to catch the rest.
Thanks for the feedback! My new way of upsetting the neighbours is to do screaming leads on the Odyssey through a guitar amp. It's shrill and percussive, like a really sharp guitar!
Great (and pretty) synth capable of lots of lovely sounds, and I want one. btw, I couldn't help noticing how much you sound like Chris Evans off of the radio
@@MisAnnThorpe in a lot of cases yes. I've noticed too, SMT and Through hole behave a little differently, My TH versions of the same circuits wavier more. surface mount is just more stable, and technically works a little better. But, I do agree, aging will change these alot
@@murderousmaths Thanks! BTW, the left pad is for pitch down and the right pad is for pitch up. Some prefer a pitch wheel, but I like those touch pads. The only thing I don't like about the Behringer is it's keybed. Maybe I have to replace the springs for stiffer ones.
Thanks for telling me about the three buttons! I feel a bit daft not working it out for myself. Good luck with the springs! Suggest you stick a bit of tape to them when replacing. If they ping off they're impossible to find.
@@murderousmaths Very good advice about the tape! Any hints on how to reproduce the 'Doctor Who' opening tune with the Odyssey or other gear? Looking forward to your next vids. Good luck and good inspiration. Cheers!
Following the ancient history of the indian subcontinent, I hereby declare myself as the “Eklavya” of You, sire “Drona”, eklavya hadn’t the privilege to go to Drona to learn the ancient method of warfare, yet by listening and observing his Sensei, he became the most deadliest Pupil of Drona, which he wasn’t aware of, even the great “Arjuna” whom Drona taught all his might, Eklavya just was on a cosmic scale which Arjuna couldn’t even comprehend and destroyed and demolished him!, Sadly, Drona, asked Eklavya to sacrifice his both eyes as the sacrifice for his master, without a second of doubt Eklavya gauged out his both eyes and gave em to Drona, his sensei, that’s how Arjuna became the greatest Archer! ❤❤❤❤ Love you.
@@murderousmaths I bought the Karp first and was so impressed decided to buy the 2800 off a mate . No regrets..Soon sold the Karp. I have a black key only triggering in AR. Checked all 3 spring's making contact and cleaned bar. Have to get in serviced. I love it more than my Minimoog !
Well spotted! It's a QY100 which these days I mainly use to drop in a few tasty drum and perc samples. About 30 years ago I had a little QY20 and the drums on that were heard on my tv themes, but the screen failed so sadly it just gathers dust now!
The Odyssey I've got was one of the very first black/gold versions of the original Mk1. One clue to its age is that it didn't have the CV/Gate inputs when I got it.
@@murderousmaths Cool! I didn't know that. That's a very rare example then. You're so lucky to own an original. I think the 2 pole filter is the best sounding of all three.
I can't pronounce "Moog" either! Mind you, A.R.P are the initials of Alan Robert Pearlman who founded the company, so it makes sense to say them separately. You wouldn't pronounce my initials KJP as one word!
@@murderousmaths Well I'm no expert, but their official TH-cam channel in the video's I've seen, as well as demos for it pronounce it as "arp" without the abbreviation so pretty safe to say that's the correct way. lol
Thanks! When I first saw a mate's Odyssey in the early 1980s we called it A. R. P. so that just stuck. At least now that Korg have re-issued them, I can say Korg!
@@murderousmaths I'm well aware that most pronounce it "Arp" but I also always refer to them as "A.R.P". Personally, I think the "white face" (grey!)Odyssey is probably the most beautiful synth ever made.
Arp Odyssey is one amazing synthesizer. I totally love its sound even more than the Moog’s. It is so raw, organic, punchy, cutting, mellow you name it. Probably the most versatile synth out there. And on top of it it’s a legend just as much as a Mini. Great demo and presentation. You can check out my Odyssey funk demos if you like👍Keep up the good work!
I love your personality and excitement, great video!
To answer your question as to what the three control buttons do on the in the later models. (I've got a Korg/Arp Odyssey.) First off, they're not actually buttons, but pressure switches/pads, that act as springed potentiometers the harder you push. The one to the left bends the pitch down, the one the right bends the pitch up, and the one in the middle is for vibrato. (And boy, they're hard to push on mine!)
Thanks!
This has been great in helping me understand the ODYSSEY. (I Recently bought the Behringer clone, which is very good) .The squishy buttons you mentioned: Left is pitch down, centre is mod and r is pitch up. They take a bit of getting used to!
I really really wish you become the standard review guy for all vintage and new synths/drum machines.
What a dream job - thanks for the thought!
@@murderousmaths All the best to you!
Before I even get to the instruments you review i just love your energy. Can listen to you all day talk about these musical beauties.
The joy you have for your Odyssey is infectious! Love it!
Love your synth explanations !!! Keep them coming ( korg ms20 and the odyssey are my favorites) great work!
I have one of the Korg reissues (MKII kinda like yours) and it's a baffling design/architecture sometimes. Your video really cleared some things up for me, thanks!
Glad it helped - have fun!
What a lovely, enthusiastic demo. Thank you! 😀
It's difficult NOT to be enthusiastic when you've got an Odyssey to play with!
Thanks for doing this video. I've had my KARP Odyssey for 2 years now and although it's not the most used synth in my collection recently I've taken it with me whenever I'm away from my studio so I've been digging into how to use it better. You've shown me some more tricks to try so I'm very grateful. I've recently recorded a video of me creating a full instrumental just using the Odyssey, that I have to finish editing and then upload. Keep up the great work. This is a really informative video. Very much appreciated
Thank you for the kind remarks. The Odyssey makes such an amazing range of great sounds, I'll look forward to seeing what you've done with it!
Love the final dance....thx for the sounds and explanations.....and let the music play....cheers
Sad isn't it? I hate getting up to dance at parties, but lock me in a room with a few bangin' synths and I'm yer boy!
Great reviews of these classic synths! I love your attitude too. Looking forward to see more videos from you. Thanks!
Thanks for explaining this so well. It answered a lot of questions for me.
Glad it helped!
Great vid! I've got the KORG Remake. FYI - the three white buttons that replaced the pitch wheel are used to pitch bend down, vibrato, and pitch bend up!
Wow... best video I have seen on the Odyssey.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. The Odyssey does a mean solo on my "DFAM, EDGE and Happy Pig" video.
Wow! He's got the toys. He's got an original Odyssey! Thank you for your demo!
Thank you for the videos and the knowledge you share, keep them coming!
I just bought a Behringer Odyssey a week ago.
This video has made me really happy about my purchase.
Your playing is deadly using it.
The sounds of analogue remind me of the sounds I heard as a child.
Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and talent.
Feckin class stuff best of luck to ya from Midleton, Cork , Ireland 🇮🇪. 👍
Thanks! I was in Dublin last week, far too long since I've been to Cork.
Have fun 😊
@@murderousmaths There is an international jazz festival there at the moment. I am sure an odyssey would be looked on kindly there after Herbie Hancock gave it the seal of approval.
Of course some of the purists would still look on it with disdain.
Anyway great video again.
If I had to get rid of all but one of my mono synths, I would keep the Odyssey (I know it's duophonic, but I'm not calling it a "duo-synth"). There's just nothing else like it, or quite as versatile in my opinion. Between the duophony, the wealth of modulation options and unusually competent sample & hold section, there's very little the Odyssey can't do if you know what you're doing. Also, the ARP oscillators have a really unique sound to them; they're brighter than a Moog, but not piercing. The sawtooth is still the creamiest sawtooth I've heard on a synth, and it only gets better when you run it through the 4075 filter.
Occasionally I crank my Odyssey up through a Marshall guitar amp. The aggression I can get from it is unreal! (Followed by the aggression from my family if they're in the house!)
To the bemusement of my family, I love a nap to a synth sequence, and tonight was no exception.
The previous video ran out and yours came on after. As I was waking up, I'm thinking...since when did Chris Evans (DJ) get into synthesisers? 🤔
Looked at my phone and found it wasn't him at all, but you sound alike.
Thankfully you are eminently more bearable and entertaining.
Great video to wake to, even if it was confusing at first 😂
nicely done, great fun to watch :-)
I just love your videos. The ring modulator vid brought me here years ago. Keep going.
Many thanks!
Really good overview. One of the best I’ve seen
I'd love to hang out with this Guy!!!
You crack me up in such a great way. Recently purchased a Behringer and need help with this beast. I have been playing and programming synths since the early 1980s, but my BOdyssey has me baffled. Wrote this 4 minutes in and am tickled to catch the rest.
Absolutely can't believe what I learned. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback! My new way of upsetting the neighbours is to do screaming leads on the Odyssey through a guitar amp. It's shrill and percussive, like a really sharp guitar!
I was on the verge of ordering the Behringer Odyssey, yeah, you just kicked me across. Love your stuff..
Great (and pretty) synth capable of lots of lovely sounds, and I want one.
btw, I couldn't help noticing how much you sound like Chris Evans off of the radio
Very entertaining. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! The Odyssey gets a solo on my new vid DFAM EDGE and Happy Pig.
The reissues sound great but, the originals have a beautiful chaos, noise and depth they don't have.
That should change with time and ageing.
@@MisAnnThorpe in a lot of cases yes. I've noticed too, SMT and Through hole behave a little differently, My TH versions of the same circuits wavier more. surface mount is just more stable, and technically works a little better. But, I do agree, aging will change these alot
Magico !!! Come collegare Dark Time a Arp e Moog ? Grazie 🙏
Best tutorial about the ARP, thanks, I am yet struggling with it
Hope the vid helped you. Good luck!
@@murderousmaths Thanks! BTW, the left pad is for pitch down and the right pad is for pitch up. Some prefer a pitch wheel, but I like those touch pads. The only thing I don't like about the Behringer is it's keybed. Maybe I have to replace the springs for stiffer ones.
Thanks for telling me about the three buttons! I feel a bit daft not working it out for myself. Good luck with the springs! Suggest you stick a bit of tape to them when replacing. If they ping off they're impossible to find.
@@murderousmaths Very good advice about the tape! Any hints on how to reproduce the 'Doctor Who' opening tune with the Odyssey or other gear? Looking forward to your next vids. Good luck and good inspiration. Cheers!
The original Dr Who theme used old samples and tape loops for the sounds. Impossible to get exactly right on Synths!
You remind me a bit of Sylvester McCoy if the 7th Doctor was playing synths and banjo instead of only Spoons :D
Ha! Now that IS a compliment!
Love that video! Thank you.
Following the ancient history of the indian subcontinent, I hereby declare myself as the “Eklavya” of You, sire “Drona”, eklavya hadn’t the privilege to go to Drona to learn the ancient method of warfare, yet by listening and observing his Sensei, he became the most deadliest Pupil of Drona, which he wasn’t aware of, even the great “Arjuna” whom Drona taught all his might, Eklavya just was on a cosmic scale which Arjuna couldn’t even comprehend and destroyed and demolished him!,
Sadly, Drona, asked Eklavya to sacrifice his both eyes as the sacrifice for his master, without a second of doubt Eklavya gauged out his both eyes and gave em to Drona, his sensei, that’s how Arjuna became the greatest Archer!
❤❤❤❤
Love you.
Er...thanks, but just a ❤️ is enough for me!
This is wonderful, thank you for the Video, until I can afford those real synths, I'll play along with my Yamaha Reface CS :D
John Foxx just called - said wants his synth back 😝
Wicked vid mate - have the exact same Ody myself.
Where you from in UK ?
Good to know there are a few still out there!
@@murderousmaths I bought the Karp first and was so impressed decided to buy the 2800 off a mate . No regrets..Soon sold the Karp. I have a black key only triggering in AR. Checked all 3 spring's making contact and cleaned bar. Have to get in serviced. I love it more than my Minimoog !
@@Bigsbeee A 2800? Oh wow!
@@murderousmaths Yea same as yours - Combine with my CR78 and I’m in Metamatic heaven.
Awesome
Is that a QY in the background (QY70, or 100, or some-such …)? 🧐😊
Well spotted! It's a QY100 which these days I mainly use to drop in a few tasty drum and perc samples. About 30 years ago I had a little QY20 and the drums on that were heard on my tv themes, but the screen failed so sadly it just gathers dust now!
i like your bagpipe embellishments... at 19:06 for example...
Crazy sticky faders, but great synth.
True. If I haven't played my Odyssey for a while the faders and some keys do stick a bit, but soon loosen up.
I thought only the white faced Odysseys had the 2-pole filter.
The Odyssey I've got was one of the very first black/gold versions of the original Mk1. One clue to its age is that it didn't have the CV/Gate inputs when I got it.
@@murderousmaths Cool! I didn't know that. That's a very rare example then. You're so lucky to own an original. I think the 2 pole filter is the best sounding of all three.
I have one of these 2813 units that probably needs service before sale!. can you recommend someone? cleveland ohio also valuation
Sorry I don't know of any suitable people.
Try Beamish Electronics in Cleveland or Foleytronics in Cincinatti
😊😊🤘
13:30 sample and hold 13:55 ring mod
Ooh, I’ve never heard it called an ‘A.R.P’ Odyssey , before….🤯….. well, it’s different, I suppose…🤔
I can't pronounce "Moog" either!
Mind you, A.R.P are the initials of Alan Robert Pearlman who founded the company, so it makes sense to say them separately. You wouldn't pronounce my initials KJP as one word!
@@murderousmaths Well I'm no expert, but their official TH-cam channel in the video's I've seen, as well as demos for it pronounce it as "arp" without the abbreviation so pretty safe to say that's the correct way. lol
Thanks! When I first saw a mate's Odyssey in the early 1980s we called it A. R. P. so that just stuck. At least now that Korg have re-issued them, I can say Korg!
@@murderousmaths I'm well aware that most pronounce it "Arp" but I also always refer to them as "A.R.P". Personally, I think the "white face" (grey!)Odyssey is probably the most beautiful synth ever made.
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