Echoes of a Musical Revolution
The ARP 2600, a favorite among many legends like Joe Zawinul, Depeche Mode, Roger Manning Jr., and Pete Townsend. The ARP 2600 bridged the gap between modular and non-modular synths with its ingenious normalized patch design. First created in 2006 and now updated, the TimewARP 2600 carries that legacy forward, delivering the warm, authentic sound that once revolutionized synth-based music.
Beyond Imitation: A New Standard
The TimewARP 2600 transcends mere replication. With latest generation digital modeling and expanded capabilities like eight-voice polyphony and patch memory, it sets a new standard in synthesizer design. This instrument embodies the spirit of the ARP 2600 while pushing the boundaries of what a modern synthesizer can achieve.
The Creator's Choice
Endorsed by Alan R. Pearlman, the mind behind the original ARP 2600, the TimewARP 2600 stands as a testament to authentic sound reproduction. Many who worked on the original hardware have contributed to developing the TimewARP 2600, ensuring it is the most authentic plugin version of the ARP 2600 available. It's more than an instrument; it's a piece of history, expertly reborn for the modern musician.
From Learner to Expert
The TimewARP 2600 makes learning modular synthesis accessible to all. It comes equipped with comprehensive guides, making it an ideal tool for beginners, yet its depth and versatility will satisfy even the most seasoned experts. This synthesizer invites the user on a journey from the basics to the heights of synth mastery. Start with one of the amazing presets then try patching some cables to explore the world of modular synthesis.
Not Just A Synth
The TimewARP 2600's versatility as an audio FX plug-in ensures seamless integration into any studio setup. Whether crafting new sounds or adding unique effects, the TimewARP 2600 is your go-to tool for creative exploration. Plug in a guitar, microphone, or other sound source to provide an additional signal feed to be used in the TimeWARP 2600 as an oscillator, LFO modulator, control voltage, and more. Use the synthesizer as an effect to process the input and create one-of-a-kind vocoder effects, as Pete Townsend did to drive the guitar sound in The Who's "Who Are You."
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Reviewed By sekim [all]
December 30th, 2024
Version reviewed: 2.0 on Windows
When using a MIDI control surface with this, you can control any of the sliders, and moving your controller will cause the sound to change as expected. However, the slider on the GUI does not move while you move your MIDI controller (while every other synth known to mankind does do), so there is no visual feedback on the screen for where the slider actually is set. They really need to fix this but so far have not even acknowledged the issue. At least it does move the GUI slider to the right place if you save the preset and later recall it.
There is a lot of wasted space on the GUI and the graphics are a bit blurry and the shadows are way overdone for my taste. This is basically a 10+ year old product that has been "modernized" to VST3. The VST3 version often stutters and dies when fed with an arpeggiator. Tuning this thing s a nightmare. There are no "snaps" on the tuning sliders, and the shift+mouse to micro-tune is clunky and not smooth at all. The preset manager does not allow to double click a preset to load it, you have to select it and then click the load button. It also does not support "favorites".
All of the negatives out of the way, it does sound good, and imo is one of the more authentic sounding ARP 2600 emulations. And its great to have poly and it has a couple of nice poly features. The original product was ahead of its time and great in its day. But this version feels like an old product that has been "modernized" by people that know nothing about actually using this to make music. Its probably worth the "on-sale" price if you like the sound and want poly. But be prepared to face all of its shortcomings. It could have gotten 5 stars, but as it stands, its three stars for me.
Reviewed By DiBase [all]
July 30th, 2024
Version reviewed: 1 on Windows
Above average gears. I'm only missing a netter cabeling indication. Maybe they add this later.
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