Odyssey!

[Mr_-G-]

It seems that Korg will be re-creating the Arp Oddysey!!!

http://www.korg.com/us/news/2014/0217/

A polyphonic version would be nice, but I suppose that the new one will be like the original.

[Gustavo]

Korg is on a roll!!

poor Roland, they just released their new Aira Line and a lot of people were disappointed, Korg drops this bomb, everybody good nuts.

[Lyonart]

Korg is on a roll!!

poor Roland, they just released their new Aira Line and a lot of people were disappointed, Korg drops this bomb, everybody good nuts.

The System 1 looked interesting but lack of clarity from Roland (despite the ridiculous hype for the Aira release) has me thinking it's not as good as we would have hoped (only one LFO, no velocity or aftertouch, no detail on the price of the 'plug-out' synths to add to the unit.

Korg certainly have captured more people's attention of late (and their cash) but this craze for remaking old hardware synths will likely come to an end soon...or where will the future classics come from.

Roland should remake the JD-880 but in a metal case and with updated sounds or is that what the Jupiter 80 is supposed to be?

[analogika]

The Odyssey re-release is just sensational news.

I was NOT expecting that, and I am so, so, SOOOO stoked. I've wanted an Odyssey for fifteen years.

[Gustavo]

The System 1 looked interesting but lack of clarity from Roland (despite the ridiculous hype for the Aira release) has me thinking it's not as good as we would have hoped (only one LFO, no velocity or aftertouch, no detail on the price of the 'plug-out' synths to add to the unit.

Korg certainly have captured more people's attention of late (and their cash) but this craze for remaking old hardware synths will likely come to an end soon...or where will the future classics come from.

Roland should remake the JD-800 but in a metal case and with updated sounds or is that what the Jupiter 80 is supposed to be?

I thought the Aira line was OK, good for those looking to get a little bit away from computers. And even though the System 1 sounded very good, I was vastly disappointed by its specifications. Specially the 4 voice polyphony, how much of a weak DSP does it have?? I think the microKorg XL wins agains it, better features, higher flexibility.

Also, I think the Jupiter 80 is somehow a descendant of the JD-800, but it lacks the very cool physical interface. The Jupiter 80 has a very good synth engine built in, a la Kronos, it has several sound engines, if I understand correctly.

Saludos,
Gustavo

[RedLeo]

I must admit that I'm really excited by this. I've used Odysseys before but never owned one. It's a fabulous synth and I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these when they come out. They are just an enormous amount of fun - completely insane machines. Yes please!

[analogika]

It's been pushed back to early 2015.

[analogika]

Aaaand they're teasing it for January 22nd.

www.arpsynth.com

Meanwhile, Behringer has posted a mockup of their own Odyssey, with what looks like full MIDI control, for supposedly $500.

That will be interesting.

[Mr_-G-]

The rise of the clones!
http://www.engadget.com/2014/12/24/behr ... er-remake/

[analogika]

Picked up my white Rev. 1 today.

Holy cow, this thing is SO MUCH FUN