Korg ARP 2600 M (Limited Edition)

SKU: 002-01191

63,000 ฿ 70,000 ฿

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
  • Proudly Designed and Made in Japan
  • A must-have in the studio
  • Added features and functionality
  • Free Music software Bundle
  • About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
  • ARP SPECIAL SITE

    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. 

    David Friend

    Co-founder of ARP Instruments, Inc. together with the founder Alan Robert Pearlman. In addition to designing the ARP 2600 and Odyssey, he was involved with the development of numerous products, and subsequently entered management, eventually becoming president of the company. His achievements as an entrepreneur have also been acclaimed, and in 2010 he received the "Entrepreneur of the Year" (Emerging Technology category) award from Ernst & Young. Mr. Friend has been a founder and CEO of six companies, including ARP. He is currently CEO of Wasabi Technologies, a cloud data storage company. He was a lecturer at MIT, and is a Trustee Emeritus of Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory. He philanthropy supports many music organizations in his home town of Boston.

     

    "When we designed the original 2600 back in the 1970s, we never realized what an important instrument it was to become. But in the hands of Stevie Wonder, Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, Herbie Hancock, and countless other great musicians, it became one of the most influential instruments of its day. I always thought it was a little big and heavy, though, so I was delighted to see Korg's 2600 M which sounds exactly the same but is much better suited to a home studio. And the digital interfaces (which obviously didn't exist on the original) are a huge step forward. With the fist full of patch cords that are included, you can create thousands of patches and an enormous range of sounds. I've spent hours remembering all the things I did with the 2600 almost 50 years ago. Very cool! "

    David Mash

    Recently retired from his position as Senior Vice President for Innovation, Strategy, and Technology at Berklee College of Music, where he served for 41 years, David is an internationally known expert in music technology, and synthesizers in particular. David was the founding chair of the Electronic Production and Design major at Berklee, and has consulted for many musical instrument manufacturers including Korg and was involved as an advisor on the re-release of the ARP2600 FS and the new ARP2600 M. David began his work with synthesizers on the ARP2500, and he purchased his first synthesizer, an ARP2600 and 1601 sequencer in 1977. He became friends with Alan R Pearlman and David Friend, and provided advice and feedback to ARP on instruments beginning in 1978. He is currently Board Chair for the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation.


    “With the release of the full size replica of the ARP 2600, Korg made a great gift to the world of electronic music by reissuing a classic synth that so many musicians never had the chance to experience. But with the release of the ARP 2600 M, the 2600 enters into the modern age as a new incarnation - modern looking and feeling, yet with the benefit of that original ARP sound! You have all the power of that big synthesizer in a form factor that is more portable, more contemporary looking, and better fits within a larger Eurorack system, but with the human scale most Eurorack systems lack. This module looks, feels and sounds great.”

    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.

    ARP 2600 M - LTD (Limited Edition)

    The ARP 2600 M - LTD (Limited Edition) includes a microkey2-37 and a special color suitcase.

    ARP 2600 M (Standard Edition)

    The ARP 2600 M (Standard Edition) suitcase comes in an ARP reminiscent black, and does not include a microkey2-37.

    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.

    Get the Original Manual and Patch Book

    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.

     

    SPECS

    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
    ARP 2600 M - LTD (Limited Edition)
    Road case (silver), AC power cord (KA320), patch cables, Owner’s manual, ARP stickers, microKEY2-37
    ARP 2600 M (Standard Edition)
    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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