Featured Plug-in: The ARP 2600 Is Reborn

Analog synthesizers hold a very special place in the history of music technology. Expressive, organic, enigmatic, alluring, bulky, expensive... These are just some of the words that come to mind when we think of the classic analog synths of the 60's, 70's and 80's. Often made by hand in limited quantities, these technological wonders were usually only available to the elite musicians of their time. Fast forward to the 21st Century: the replicated sound and entire experience of these rare synth classics can now be yours, fully integrated into your Digital Performer desktop studio. Arturia, one of the leading developers of faithfully reproduced classic analog synths, has just released perhaps the most coveted of all: the ARP 2600.

The ARP 2600 was one of the finest analog synthesizers ever made. Celebrated by the most respected musicians over the last thirty years, it was capable of creating amazing sounds, thanks to exclusive ARP technological innovations. Because all of its functions were internally wired and could be controlled via sliders and switches, the ARP 2600 could be operated with or without patch cords, giving programmers easy and direct access to creating some of the wildest and most musically expressive analog sounds ever!

With the ARP2600 V, Arturia brings this powerful analog synthesizer back to life, on screen, in your Digital Performer recording session. In addition to all of its original functions, many modern conveniences have been added, including MIDI control, polyphony and the ability to create, save and recall presets. Behind the speaker panels are hidden innovative features that take the initial design of the ARP 2600 to a new level. Four revolutionary tracking generators add sound design possibilties that have never before been seen. Additional effects are provided and, combined with the original ARP sequencer, they form an exciting new virtual synthesizer.

Regardless of your music style or tastes, the ARP2600 V is sure to delight you.

Even if you have no direct experience with the original ARP 2600, you owe it to yourself to check out this plug-in. Just browse the hundreds of presets provided and prepare to get blown away.

if you are an experienced sound designer, or happen to be one of the lucky few who have had hands-on experience with the real ARP 2600, the ARP2600 V will deliver thrills, chills and flashbacks (the good kind) galore.

Hear examples at http://www.arturia.com/en/arp/arpsamplesongs.php

Also be sure to check out Arturia's other classic analog synth reproductions:

• The CS-80V - a reproduction of the legendary Yamaha® CS-80, considered by many to be the "ultimate polyphonic synthesizer".
• The minimoog V - Bob Moog says, "Arturia has done it again. The minimoog V's sound quality captures the magic of the original classic Minimoog."
• The Moog Modular V - bob Moog says, "Arturia's Moog Modular V is a high quality computer emulation of the analog modular synthesizer that Moog Music® originally introduced."