ARP 2600

Synthesizer by ARP Instruments

A semi-modular analog synthesizer with hardwired signal paths that could be overridden with patch cords. One of the most versatile and popular synthesizers of the 1970s, used extensively by Stevie Wonder, Edgar Winter, Joe Zawinul, and many others. Its distinctive sound was used to create the voice of R2-D2 in Star Wars.

Specifications

Polyphonymonophonic
Voices1
Oscillators3
Filter24dB/oct low-pass
NotesUsed to create R2-D2's voice in Star Wars
FeaturesBuilt-in speaker, spring reverb, ring modulator, sample and hold, noise generator
PatchingNormaled (hardwired) with patch cord override

Used on

Space Is the Place
Space Is the PlaceSun Ra
Head Hunters
Head HuntersHerbie Hancock
Talking Book
Talking BookStevie Wonder

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