“Up for auction is an Arp Odyssey synth. This unit has recently been serviced. This is the MK1 white face model with the 4023 filter. Many things were done to bring this synth to perfect working order. New keyboard bushings, replacement of capacitors, rebuilt power supply, retuned and calibrated, all circuit boards removed and cleaned, all sliders removed and cleaned also re greased to factory spec, keyboard bed straightened, keyboard contacts cleaned, new slider caps except the pink ones which are original. This synth is in 100% working order. I also made sure to take a bunch of high res photos so you can see just exactly what you are buying. ” Link
“Hardly need to describe this, the analog aficionados amongst you will know this through and through, excellent condition, barring two minor faceplate scratches above d1/c1. It is a late Mk II with PPC, and is 110v so a step up is needed. No scratchy post and very noise free, all functioning with the exception of a hang on fault (note stays on) will check and verify, sound is exceptional. ” Link
“Zum Verkauf kommt hier ein Arp Odyssey Analog-Synthesizer. Das Gerät stammt aus der Sammlung meines Onkels, der kürzlich verstorben ist. Der optische Zustand ist, denke ich, sensationell für ein Gerät dieses Alters. Aussagekräftige Bilder folgen. Technisch konnte ich außer ein paar kratzenden Reglern keine Defekte feststellen. Ich bin aber kein Fachmann, daher macht euch bitte im Video selbst ein Bild. Ich habe versucht, alle Funktionen vorzuführen, die ich als Gitarrist und Softsynth-Benutzer durchschaue. Falls ihr Fragen habt, scheut euch nicht mir zu schreiben. Ansonsten fröhliches Bieten!” Link
“for sale a vintage arp odyssey MKI. it is a late MKI blackface (it had no CV control, and no PPC pitch bend). It has the old A1, B1 and C1 boards.
The unit was professionally serviced (costed well over $1000): entirely recapped, cleaned, some components including sliders were replaced, keyboard entirely redone. Fully tuned. It was modified for CV, trig and gate so that you can control the pitch and the filter. the service receipt will be included in the sale. Not one scratchy slider. This synth is ready to be played.
The unit sounds amazing and I am sad to see it go.
It is not in perfect cosmetic condition but this does not affect functionality in any way. there are some scratches there and there.” Link
“This is an original Arp Odyssey 2800 analog synthesizer “White Face” model. This is all original from the 1970′s. MADE IN THE U.S.A. so it was made to last.These are very rare. Plugged it in, the red power button lights up when you press it and thats about all i know about the function of this synthesizer due to not having speakers or any equipment to hook up to it. It is in great shape the unit is very clean the power cord is in perfect shape. There is four small scuffs in the paint nothing major just cosmetic. All knobs and buttons move, a few were stiff to move at first but still moved. Somebody attached a handle of some sort to the side of the plastic for cosmetic reasons it is visible in one of the photos. It is in USED condition selling as is. It apears to be in working order but i just dont have the knowledge or equipment to test all the functions.” Link
“Ok, here is the scoop on this unit. I am the second owner having bought this back in 1981. It was last used 10 years ago, and since stored under the bed. When, I tried it again this month it may some sounds, but mostly just buzzing so I am not sure what the problem is. Since then a wire has come loose on the left side as seen in the picture with the unit open. So now I don’t even have the buzzing sound, but the wire can be put back if I knew where it led too, and had any kind of soldering skills.
I can try to get better pictures if needed.
The unit also comes with what I guess was the original foot pedal. The wire is a little frayed, but that’s how it was when I bought it, and it worked.
Also the original manual comes with it.” Link
“ARP ODYSSEY with a KENTON PRO 2 & ORIGINAL MANUALS
This classic synth is in working order though it could do with a little TLC which I’ll list below and have included in the photos.
two keys are slightly raised
a couple of sliders crackle when moved
some slider knobs are missing” Link
“This listing is for an ARP Odyssey analog synthesizer. The unit is is in excellent cosmetic condition and fully functional. The sliders need a good cleaning and the tip of LFO Frequency slider is broken off (see pic no. 2 down). ” Link
“I really hate to sell this because I was planning on keep this for awhile but an emergency came up and after repair I really need the money. This unit is in excellent cosmetic condition, I got it from the original owner and it has just betting sitting around for the past 20-30 years. This was restored by dean at five star electonics here in AZ and he was arp certified in the 70′s, he has proven this by fixing a previous odyssey which was in way worse shape when I got it, an arp axxe, and an arp omni when no one else in town had any idea what was wong with it. The power supply was repaired, Key busses and keying contacts were all removed cleaned and reinstalled. The keyboard was straightened and the channel 2 oscillator had a defective cd3086 ic which was replaced. Also, all pcbs were removed, pots switches and connectors were cleaned and reassembled. I also had dean put new color caps, and he color coordinated them the orginal way which makes this synth a lot easier to understand and use” Link
“Up for auction is an Arp Odyssey synth. This unit has been restored and serviced. This is the MK1 white face model with the 4023 filter! This unit has been completely
serviced last week and many things were done to bring this synth to perfect working order. New keyboard bushings, replacement of capacitors, rebuilt power supply, retuned and calibrated, all circuit boards removed and cleaned, all sliders removed and cleaned also re greased to factory spec (NO DEOXIT), keyboard bed straightened, keyboard contacts cleaned, new slider caps except the pink ones which are original. This synth is in 100% working order. I also made sure to take a bunch of high res photos so you can see just exactly what you are buying.” Link
“ARP Odyssey MK1 1ère version, en très bon état avec CV Gate.
Révisé par Dierstein. Pas de rayure, le touché clavier est nickel.
Au coté d’un Mini-Moog c’est l’idéal sonore. ” Link
“ARP Odyssey MK III
Zum Verkauf kommt hier ein ARP Odyssey MK III
Das Gerät ist in hervorragendem Zustand, alle Fader wurden behandelt und gereinigt.
Der Odyssey wurde sauber adjustiert und klingt hervorragend.
Das Gerät ist auf Betrieb mit 220V ausgelegt.
Der Odyssey wird gut verpackt und wird inklusive einem Kaltgerätekabel geliefert.
Folgende Arbeiten wurden erledigt :
★ Innen und Aussen sauber gerinigt
★ Fader behandelt und gereinigt
★ adjustiert” Link
” mk3 arp odyssey in really good all working condition. great synth for electro, house, techno, drum n bass, dubstep and screeching lead sounds. one of the best monos ever made.” Link
“This Classic Synth comes with the original case, although the handle came off during one of our gigs. It has some of the original “overlays” to help you come up with certain sounds. The original manual is there as well. The only thing missing are the foot pedals (on/off and sweep) which is why I have taken $100 off the asking price. ” Link
“Up for auction is my ARP ODYSSEY MK III Analog Synth. This is the last and best version made. It was more stable than the previous version and it has CV on the back panel, so you can use it with so many Cv based synths, modules and sequencers. This ARP was restored in April by a trusted and proven analog synth technician. The entire keybed was re-done, new bushings, triggers adjusted. The Power Supply and all major electronics were recapped, It was fully tuned and calibrated. Two sliders were replaced and all others cleaned. I spent quite a but of money to get this Odyssey back in shape. It has given me some very awesome sounds for my recordings since. It reminds me of a modular synth is versatility and tone. It’s unlike any other analog synth I own and I own a lot. It’s a unique and massive sound. This IS the little brother to the legendary ARP2600 of course.
Every function and key on this Odyssey work as they should. The only issues are… If the Portamento Slider is ALL the way down, it acts as if it is about 1 third of the way up… BUT if the slider is just a hair above the lowest down position it responds perfect.
All other functions check out fantastic. ” Link
“SOLD AS IS!!!!
POWERS UP!!! ALL SLIDERS HAVE CAPS EXCEPT 2,ALL SLIDERS MOVE FREELY FOR THE MOST PART!!!
NO DAMAGE!! NEEDS A GOOD CLEANING INSIDE AND OUT!!!!!” Link
“Sounds funky comes with 10 patches. I bought in new in 1980. 9 sliders are missing tips but they do function. Machine works and sounds incredible just needs a little tlc. Classic vintage keyboard. I hate to part with it. ” Link
“This is an original Arp Odyssey 2800 analog synth “White Face” model. This is all original from the 70′s. These are extremely rare. This synth has an amazing sound.
Never gigged with it. ” Link
“I’m selling my beloved ARP Odyssey. It’s a MKII w/ rotary knob and CV connectivity. The portamento is non-functioning (broken slider) but should be an easy fix. Keys have been rebushed within the last 5 years and plays wonderfully. It is completely functional otherwise. The VCO1 ADSR/S/H slider is non stock, and it’s missing 4 slider caps (again an easy fix). It’s by far my favorite synth I have ever worked with and very much lives up to it’s reputation.” Link
“This is an ARP Odyssey MkII (black and gold) synthesizer with the 4075 filter. Two VCOs, one LFO. If you’re looking at it, you probably know what it does.
I bought the synth as a project. When I got it, it wouldn’t play because one of the op-amps in the 4075 filter was blown. The power supply had been gutted and replaced with a pair of 15V regulators (which is probably actually more stable than the original). It came with the proportional pitch control, but it was not installed, and I still haven’t installed it. Two of the slide pot levers were broken, the original colored caps were present but not installed, and some of the original case screws were missing.
What have I done to the synth? I replaced the op-amp and replaced all the old tantalum capacitors with low-ESR electrolytic to ensure reliable service. In addition, I rinsed the circuit boards in distilled water to remove the years of dirt on them, cleaned and re-lubed the sliding pots, replaced the crumbling rubber pieces on the keys with new replacements (see the photo album above), and calibrated everything according to the factory service manual.
In addition, I’ve done a few modifications to this synth:
- It was originally set up to be duophonic, where two voices would play if you pressed two keys at once, but I have it set up to be monophonic, with both oscillators on the same pitch.
- The filter originally cut off at too low of a frequency because the designers miscalculated the value of a resistor (see here), and I fixed it.
- I added a switch to let the LFO free-run instead of being re-triggered with each key press.
- It came from the factory with triggering on every keypress and an exponential glide (e.g. the same time to glide between any two notes). I modified it to be able to trigger like a Moog, where notes played legato do not trigger the envelope. This is switchable with a switch on the back (see the photo album). In addition, I modified the glide to be linear like a Moog. You can hear how this sounds in the clip above. Note that you would probably want to reverse these modifications if you wanted to trigger the synth with an external MIDI-CV converter.
All these modifications would be fairly straightforward to reverse if you so desired, and I kept the original parts, which I will provide with the synth.
What does it sound like? Vintage, warm, and big. It’s a pleasure to play, and it encourages you to experiment with new sounds and new ideas.
Why am I selling it? I haven’t played it as much as I thought it would, and it’s sitting around taking up space. I’d rather that it go to a good home where it can be played more often.
If you want a factory-perfect synth, this isn’t the one, but if you want one that plays well and sounds great, this is a good bet.” Link
“Vintage 1972 ARP ODYSSEY white face synthesizer. Found in old house clean out. Before i fired this up, 1st thing i noticed was that all the sliders were hard to move. i sprayed contact cleaner and carefully freed them all up, but some are still kinda hard to slide. It powers on and i get different sounds when i move the sliders and flip the switches but some are still kinda hard to slide.I pressed all the Keys and they respond as well. All the sliders and switches will need a good cleaning.This unit will need professional servicing to get it properly working again. Not sure if any thing else is wrong with this unit other then the sliders…sold as is for parts, restoration and/or repair.” Link
“Vintage ARP Odyssey synthesizer. Taken well care of and stored like a time capsule in a hard case for the last 10 years. This is probably the best example of this piece you will find. Please see my other listings to pair this up with EVERYTHING else you need to get the sound you want.” Link
“This is a Black-faced ARP Odyssey Mk I Model 2800, this is not the Mk II. In the last year of production of the Mk I (74′-75′), they switched from the white face to the black face with gold lettering, which they carried over to the Mk II. Under the hood, this is the same as the much sought after white face models. It has the original 4023 filter and rotary pitch bend knob. This filter is gritty and amazing. Nothing sounds like it. There are the normal small knicks in the paint here and there, but looks very good for a 36 year old instrument. On the back panel someone etched the letters SKHS, this is barely noticeable though and I even forgot it was there until I took these photos. A few of the colored slider caps are missing as well, but luckily it is not missing any of the pink ones, which are nearly impossible to find now. The other colors are easily found on eBay. I replaced the all of the key bushings earlier this year and it plays very nicely. This synth sounds amazing and is great for cutting leads, super growly bass and there’s no end to the crazy noisy sounds this thing can make. ” Link
“A sad day for me…
Here is my beloved Arp Odyssey MKII 2811 pretty much in collectors condition and almost like new.
I would genuinely describe the condition as ex-demo.
It has very recently been serviced by the excellent Synth Prof – a big, big thanks to you if you are reading this for your good work!
I would sell the shirt off my back first but it’s only worth a fiver so I sadly have to part with my dream synth due to financial issues
that I am sure you won’t want to hear about, so I will tell you all about the synth instead 
So, the pictures speak for themselves to describe the condition. Personally I have never seen a finer example in my life (and I have played a few).
The only cosmetic areas of note are two areas with very light blemishes, shown in full, in the last two close-up pics.
Please note that the picture of the back panel would suggest some blemishes – they are NOT blemishes, merely dust that has now been wiped away.
The sound that this beast delivers is absolutely superb and as I say, it has just been fully serviced by Synth Prof, so all controls work perfectly.
Sonically I am blown away with Odysseys in general, and thanks to the FM possibilities the sounds that can be created are unlike most vintage synths
I have come across. Fact….
On collection, I will also leave the controls set to an accurate remake that I have discovered of Underworld’s classic Cowgirl/Rez (the speculation
in geeky sound design forums over this particular sound is laughable!) so you can marvel at the awesomeness of this synth in the comfort of your own studio.” Link
“Vintage 1972 ARP ODYSSEY white face synthesizer. Found in old house clean out. It powers on and i get different sounds when i move some sliders, i sprayed contact cleaner and carefully freed them all up, but some are still kinda hard to slide. All the sliders and switches will need a good cleaning.This unit will definitely need professional servicing, not sure if any thing else is wrong with this unit other then the sliders…sold as is for parts, restoration and/or repair.” Link
“Up for auction is a beautiful 70′s ARP Odyssey Synthesizer!
This Synth is in Great shape!
There are the normal scratches and small paint chips here and there, but as you can see from the pictures they are pretty minor.
There are a couple plastic caps missing (they are still available)
The power supply capacitors have been just replaced and should be good to go for another 30 years!
The key contacts have been cleaned and trigger well, but as with the j-wire key contacts they can sometimes be temperamental.
This synth has very stable temperature compensated oscillators that will stay in tune extremely well.
The frequency modulation on this synth is amazing but often overlooked, i.e. you can route the output of the sample and hold MIXER (prior to the s/h)
to both VCO 2 and to the Filter cutoff!
Speaking of the filter, this Synth has the smooth 4075, a 24db Low pass VCF, the second filter is a HP filter great for cutting the lows on more cutting sounds.
I own MANY ARP products, from 2600s to axxes, omnis to odysseys to sequencers. and am very familiar with them, so if you have questions about this keyboard please ask!” Link
“For sale is my Arp Odyssey synthesizer. I believe this is the version with the copyright-infringing Moog filter, but that has not been verified so I can’t guarantee it. I have compared the sound to an Arp Axxe that had the Moog filter, and the 2 sounded very similar in the range of sound output. But again, I cannot guarantee which filter is used in this one. Sadly, I really need the money, or else I’d never sell this thing because I love it. But times are tough and you gotta do what you gotta do.
The synth is in excellent condition and has been well taken care of. There is one slight problem. Oscillator 2 starts to drift out of tune after a handful of notes. Note – It will stay in tune for approximately 2 octaves. After 2 octaves (up or down) it starts to drift, and creates a unison sound. Sometimes this effect is desirable. I was told this can be easily fixed by simply calibrating the machine in the way that is presented in the owner’s manual, but I never tried because I don’t really know what I’m doing. Note – Bob Weigel the Sound Doctor can fix the tuning issue for approximately $40. He said it could be an issue with transistors and could probably be fixed in an hour or less of work. That’s if you would even bother to get it fixed. The synth is still very much able to be used and produce great results. It is capable of producing mind blowing sounds very easily. Everything else on the synth works 100%, there’s not even any scratchy sliders or anything, and all the sliders are smooth and responsive, albeit a few of them (maybe 2 or 3) are a bit stiffer than the rest, but nothing major or really even worth pointing out. You can also see the keys are all even. It really is in fantastic condition for it’s age.” Link
“BRAND- ARP
MODEL- Odyssey Mk I
DESCRIPTION/LINK- Up for auction here is an ARP Odyssey Mk I synthesizer keyboard. Info and specs for the Odyssey Mk I can be found here.
CONDITION RATING *-
PHYSICAL CONDITION: Fair. The keyboard has a broken key and some of the knobs are missing their rubber caps. Additionally the knobs and some of the keys are sticking (though still moving as intended.) The casing is all intact and still very sturdy.
WORKING CONDITION: Fair. It powers up fine but the keys appear to be unresponsive. By default, the synthesizer is generating a note, which cuts in and out while toggling the control knobs. Needs some sort of repair to be brought back to normal working condition. The usual sticky sliders and clacky keys are present on this unit. A great project for anyone looking to refurbish a classic. ” Link
“Classic 70′s duophonic analog synthesizer. BEING SOLD AS IS.” Link
“This Auction is for a Vintage ARP Odyssey Synthesizer Keyboard. Everything shown in the pictures are included in this auction. It’s unknown if this item has all of it’s original accessories or parts. Item is untested but does power up. This item should still be seen by a professional to ensure that everything is operating at optimum levels. We are not musical instrument experts, so we take as many closeup shots for buyers/collectors to see any blemishes, body issues, chips or cracks.
Item overall is in moderate condition. This item has some scrapes and scuffs but no major damage is present. The keys have yellowed slightly but are all still intact. 4 of the slide switches are missing their heads and will need to be replaced. The exact age of this item is unknown. All of the switches do move freely. The serial number on this item is 28231018. There are some facsimile pages with this item that are ARP. This will make a great addition to any collection. ” Link
“I have for sale a rare Arp Odyssey Mk2 Black & Gold synthesizer. Fully functional. This one is in near mint cosmetic condition, only a couple light scruffs on the front and back, with the sides and bottom nearly perfect. Missing three slider caps (you can find replacements online for cheap).. You don’t see them in this nice condition too often. See pictures below for more details. Keyboard works great. The sliders aren’t super smooth, but I should be getting them lubed in the next couple of days and will report back on their smoothness once I complete that. The only mod done to this synth is that the RCA connections on the back were replaced with gold RCA connections. ” Link
“This a very rare early “White Face” ARP Odyssey synthesizer. It is one of the first few hundred made, serial number 28346. It is all original components, it has not been modified and is fully functional. The service tech who recently went over it commented that it’s one of the best condition white face Odysseys he’s seen lately. The keyboard needs a touch more calibration and some sliders are a little bit sticky, but it all works and sounds great! Included is a CD-Rom with PDFs of manuals and patch sheets (including those of later Odyssey models).
I have owned this for 19 years and have kept it in a smoke free home studio all that time. I recently had it serviced and made sure it’s fully fuctional. It’s really hard to part with, but I’m selling because I don’t have time to use it much any more.
If you’re looking at this you probably know what a great sound the Odyssey makes. A lot of major artists have used it on classic recordings, including: Herbie Hancock, Pete Townshend and Roger Powell. It is one of the first classic original performance analog synthesizers that everyone emulates.” Link
“This unit is in great working condition, and cosmetically it is good as you can see in the pictures. It just got out of the shop October 1st: numerous solder connections were repaired, keyboard was cleaned and all keying contacts were adjusted, and it was fully calibrated and tuned to specs. The PPC pads works great and I know for a fact the cv/gate functions work because I tested them with my Oberheim DSX sequencer today. Also, two blue slider caps and one yellow cap are missing, but all sliders function smooth so save yourself the hassle of fixing one up and instantly enjoy this blast from the past!” Link
“ARP Odyssey MK2(schwarz/gold) + ARP Sequencer.
Odyssey hat cv-gate-trig in/out,220V,ohne anleitung.
ARP Sequencer.Schwarz/gold.
220v,ohne anleitung.” Link
“FOR SALE!
ARP ODYSSEY MKI model 2800.
This synth has been fully serviced by Tim Hochstedler of Audiosynapse in Portland, OR.
If you are looking at this synth, you know what it is and what it can do. Holy Crap do these sound amazing!!
The only reason I am getting rid of it is because I need some other pieces of gear for my studio more than I need this synth.
It comes with a vintage case that fits it well.” Link
“ARP ODYSSEY II
Vintage Synthesizer
Model Number 2813
Serial Number 28130711
Includes Original Case
2 Foot Pedals~ Arp Foot Switch and Arp Dunlap Expression Pedal.
Patch book as well as owner manual. Everything is original and I purchased it all brand new at the same time. I have taken very good care of this synthesizer and you would be hard pressed to find anything in better condition. It is very minty indeed and works perfectly. The pictures are of the actual item and clearly illustrate its awesome condition. There is one barely noticeable small scratch on the back. I will have to ship in two separate shipments. The case is pretty stout and heavy. I will have to ship the foot pedals and manuals in a separate box from the synthesizer.” Link
” NOT WORKING— and never will, unless you are a mad scientist. From what I can tell, it looks like the PSU took a hit. I can see from fried power transistors on the PCB, as well as some blown caps. The faders could use a good cleaning too. Missing a few of the plastic color caps on the faders too. Unit is disassembled at the moment. The keys, case and faceplate are all in fine condition. Use for parts or science experiments only.” Link
“You’re bidding on this vintage ARP Odyssey synthesizer. As pictured it’s been around the block a few times. It has 1 broken white key and 2 broken black keys, is missing a few knobs for the sliders (none are broken though) and the original power plug has been replaced by a hard wired unit. The unit was purchased from an estate sale. I plugged it in and it powers up but I do not have an amp to test it fully so it is being sold as is with no returns. ” Link
“Here’s a chance to purchase a rare MK1 Arp Odyssey “Whiteface” analogue synth
One of the best sounding synths ever made. Equal to the Minimoog and in many ways far better
Duophonic which lets you play 2 notes at the same time or Monophonic 1 note at a time
Condition is superb with just a few marks as expected as it’s 35 years old!
Tested and in full working order
Just been tuned and had a bit of a service too. All switches and pots cleaned, key contacts cleaned, solder joints checked and reworked as required, power supply voltages checked and set
Original un modified condition with all slider caps fitted
This synth goes from crazy effects to warm pads, strings, punch bass, funky bass and screaming leads” Link
“f you have been looking for an Odyssey in wonderful condition inside out, look no further. analogia.pl, like so manytimes in the past, offers yet another ARP classic.
Plenty of sellers will mention that the instrument they are selling has been “serviced”. But will they tell what has been done and, more importantly, offer warranty? We do.
Each of the sliders has been restored (i.e. desoldered, opened, cleaned, lubed and resoldered), the keyboard has been cleaned and rebused (i.e. it feels and works like new) and then the Odyssey was calibrated (i.e. tuned and brought back to factory settings). ” Link
” This listing is for an ARP Odyssey MKII 2810 Vintage Synthesizer. The unit is 100% functional but cosmetically is in poor condition. The face is faded and a few of the keys have yellowed. A 3/4 inch piece of plywood has been attached to the base. Comes with foot pedal and hard case. Don’t let the looks fool you. This ARP works and sounds great!” Link
“ARP Odyssey MKII 2810 Vintage Synthesizer. THIS VERY RARE SYNTHESIZER IS LIKE NEW. IT HAS RECENTLY BEEN PROFESSIONAL GONE THROUGH. SOME SLIDE KEYS WERE REPLACED (THE OLD ONES WERE KEPT) THE POWER SUPPLY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS IS THIS SYNTHESIZER. I’VE HAD THIS FOR MANY YEARS AND WORKS GREAT BUT NOW I NEED TO UPGRADE AND PASS THIS ON TO SOMEONE IN NEED OF A GREAT OLD SYNTHESIZER.” Link
“We have here a nice Arp Odyssey synthesizer for sale. This is a rare Mk1 2800 in Black & Gold. You don’t see these very often. I just got it back from my tech and it is fully functional and good to go. Sounds great!” Link
“This is a vintage white faced Arp Odyssey.
Though the serial # is missing form the back. I wrote it down way back when and I have to find it.
However, the first picture of the inerior when enlarged shows a board that says ARP P-2805-A Made in U.S.A.
Underneath that, etched into the board, it says 14 – 900. There is also a number inside on a component next to the fuse in one of the pictures that says 2804 – 008. I’d love it if this was the 8th one made, but I think that is a part number. I’d have remembered that number if it was on the paper. Any help here finding the actual serial# inside is helpful. The service manual is viewable on line but I don’t understand it.
Electronically most of it works, but it absolutely needs the contacts cleaned and it needs general servicing and is sold “as is.”
Both oscillators are working on all waveforms as are the pulse width controls.
The simple mod is a good one—each oscillator has a knob that allows you to mix in another oscillator that is locked an octave below it’s mate.
So really you have 4 oscillators, but 2 of them are sub octave slaves to the ones you have control over.
The other mod on the back allows CV inputs and outputs and an external audio input.
LFO is fine, sample and hold are fine, ring mod and white + pink noise are fine, etc.
Main Electronics issues:
Portamento at the moment is stuck ON from inside the unit in slow mode which is annoying, but all keys are responding. Right now the keyboard is sounding constantly but you can change the notes all the way across (with very slow portamento.) The voltage controlled Low pass filter is not working in a linear fashion — so when you push the slider little happens halfway through the travel but then it abruptly opens the filter about halfway and goes from there. This section need to be looked at as it does cross with the A/R generator and vcf section. The ADSR does work when you self oscillate the filter and modulate it.
Cosmetically fair.
2 sliders not only have caps missing, but the tit is snapped off. (as pictured) However, the sliders are still operational.Colored caps missing from 7 other sliders. Caps faded on all others. There are 7 different quarter inch diameter cirlcles on the panel wher the paint has partially or completely come off, maybe because of the component screw mounted under it. It is what it is.
I will try to do an update here as I get more info.” Link
“I tried to use most of the functions, but I am not a musician. If there is something specific you would like to see demonstrated, don’t hesitate to ask. I am also including some blank patch forms.
The only issues that I am currently aware of are:
The square wave of VCO-2 doesn’t work.
A small scratch on the face. (Looks like a hair)
Some of the sliders are sticky and need cleaning.
A crack in the AC plug. (Does not affect its function)” Link
“This one is in beautiful condition (looks nearly new) and working 100%. Most sellers/dealers would describe this one as “mint” or “minty”, but I’d rather have you make that conclusion. There are some very small imperfections here and there that are very hard to notice, but check out the photos and judge the condition for yourself. This is likely the nicest looking Arp Odyssey on Ebay and probably the most expensive one. As you can see, this is the second generation MK-II with PPC (proportional pitch control). It will be properly packaged when sold and will arrive in the condition as stated. ” Link
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This is an early MK1 with the characteristic early filter. The serial number is 28101, so this was part of the first run of Odysseys off the assembly line. It sounds gorgeous.
This Arp is in great shape and is working 100%. The keyboard has new bushings (the keys look a little uneven because the bushings haven’t been fully broken in yet). Some previous owner marked all of the F and A keys with little brass labels. There are two slider caps missing. I should also note that the resonance slider will self oscillate the filter just below half of its range–odd, but still totally functional.” Link
“I have for sale a wonderful Arp Odyssey Mk1 White Face. Quite a rare synth, but this one is even more special. it has the Moog 4035 “blue meanie” filter installed by CMS. It is in excellent cosmetic shape, has a few CV 1/8″ mods on the back, and is fully functional. Sliders work quite well and aren’t gummy like some old Odysseys. Fully functional, keyboard works well too. The Moog filter sounds great. It was serviced about half a year ago and is good to go. ” Link
“For sale is one used “Whiteface” Arp Odyssey Model 2800
I have spent a great deal of money and effort fixing this keyboard completely from top to bottom
Here is a list of the items addressed:
-Full key re-bushing
-All keys fully tuned
-Power supply rebuild
-Sliders cleaned and repacked with lube
-Full filter rebuild and calibration to 20kHz
-Full recap of the circuit
Here is a list of what’s included:
-”Whiteface” Arp Odyssey Model 2800
-13 Original Sound Templates
-4 Original Blank Templates
-Original Owners Manual
-Original Sound Manual
-Original Mini Template Book ” Link
“Please look at the photos
This is the item you will purchase, photos are of the actual item.
This item comes as shown. Mint Condition, fully tested and working, on consignment from the original owner
All items are guaranteed to be as described in both quality and quantity, and authentic. ” Link