Description
The ARP 2600 V is a faithful software recreation of one of the most iconic semi-modular synthesisers ever made. Revered for its distinctive sound, it has shaped music across genres from ’70s funk to cinematic effects, and has been played by legends including Stevie Wonder, Tony Banks, and Martin Gore. ARP 2600 V combines True Analogue Emulation with enhanced features, offering both immediate, playable sounds and deep modular flexibility. Its left-to-right layout mirrors the original signal flow, making it an intuitive tool for both learning synthesis and creating complex patches. With versatile oscillators, multiple filter modes, voltage processors, onboard effects, and a comprehensive sequencer, ARP 2600 V brings the original instrument’s power and character to your studio or live setup. Whether you choose to patch extensively or simply use the normal signal path, this virtual instrument delivers the legendary tone and hands-on experience of the classic ARP 2600, enriched with modern improvements that inspire creativity in any musical style.
Key Features
- Authentic Semi-Modular Design:
ARP 2600 V faithfully reproduces the original’s patchable signal flow while offering the flexibility to use normalled connections for instant, playable sounds. - Expanded Filters and Effects:
Includes multiple filter types, spring reverb, chorus, and MIDI-syncable stereo delay, giving you a wide palette for sound design and performance. - Integrated Sequencer and Modulation:
The classic ARP 1601 sequencer, voltage processors, sample & hold, and envelope follower allow for complex rhythms, modulation, and interactive sound shaping.
Oscillators and Filters:
Three high-fidelity oscillators provide alias-free tones with full control over tuning and modulation. The filter section includes lowpass, bandpass, highpass, and notch modes, with selectable slopes and resonance, allowing precise shaping of your sound. Every parameter reflects the original ARP 2600, offering the authentic tonal character that made it a studio and stage favourite.
Voltage Processors and Modulation:
Four voltage processors expand creative possibilities by mixing, inverting, or applying lag to audio and control signals. Sample & hold and envelope follower modules provide evolving textures, complex modulations, and responsive interaction with both live inputs and sequencer patterns.
Enhanced Workflow and User Interface:
The ARP 2600 V introduces modern enhancements such as interactive patching lights, onboard tutorials, and polyphony options up to 32 voices. Its left-to-right layout mirrors the original instrument, combining intuitive learning with professional studio usability.
Specifications
- 3 voltage-controlled oscillators with Osc2->Osc1 sync
- 24 dB/oct lowpass resonant filter, multimode 12 dB/oct filter with LP, HP, BP, and notch
- 1 LFO, 1 sample & hold, 1 ring modulator, 1 noise generator
- 1 ADSR envelope and 1 AR envelope follower
- Original ARP 1601 sequencer model
- 4 voltage processors for inversion, mixing, and lag processing
- Onboard effects: chorus, MIDI syncable stereo delay, reverb
- Polyphony from 2 to 32 voices with Unison options
- Over 500 presets from professional sound designers
- TAE analogue modelling for authentic sound
- Compatible with Windows 10+ (64-bit), Mac OS 11+, standalone and VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS formats
