Awesome stuff! I agree, having the ARP name on it gives it a special feeling that cannot be replicated by any other clone! There's a feeling with these vintage instruments that you are looking at the same exact thing that all your heroes used to create their music. It's a really special thing!
I love all the clones and plugins, but sometimes the extra features get a little distracting. Now that I have this “stripped down” version, it all falls into place and it all seems inevitable.
The 2600 is one of my favorite parts of A Trick of The Tail, Wind & Wuthering, and And Then There Were Three. I especially love that Tony even brought the 2600 on the 1978 tour; those lead lines on the soundboards and bootleg recordings absolutely soar! Very much hope to see a 1978 tour recreation in the future!
This will be super legit with the Antonus keyboard! The keyboard controller functions are one of the most essential parts of what I have come to love about the ARP 2600, to the point that it has overtaken the Minimoog as my all-time favorite synthesizer. Well, I’ll put it this way…if the Minimoog is King of synths, the 2600 is Queen. I finally got to play the mini version at my friend Matt Chadra’s studio this summer. (must be a Matt thing?) I was very impressed with the build quality, totally on par with the full-sized one.
100 percent agree with everything you just said! The 2600M was off my radar because it was missing those keyboard functions. When I saw the Antonus announcement and did the math, I realized I could have an official 2600 for less than half the price of the original asking price for the 2600 FS. Then I get the M and the sound, build quality, and layout blow me away. It’s like having an actual Minimoog in front of you…it just makes sense. I need to set this up next to my Minimoog, it all feels like the same profile.
Oh my goodness!!! That sounds incredible. Especially @5:34. I didn't even know the Mini was still around. I see they are still readily available at my local shop. So tempting!! Damn you!!!LOL!! That would be cool for you guys do the '78 tour. Congrats Matt!!
Absolutely radical 🤘🤘🤘🤘 Synths are such an amazing instrument to toy with! I really gotta mess around with the software I have more! All I got since I can’t afford these absolute monsters!
Congratulations on your purchase Matt! I've been using the ARP2600m for a year now and absolutely love it! It's a great machine for reproducing those classic TB-lead lines from Wind & Wuthering. I use my Moog Voyager OS as a keyboard controller in conjunction with the CP251's lag processor for pitch glide. I also activate vibrato (or pitch bend) with aftertouch to keep my left hand free for other duties. In this way I can play 2600m the same way as the ARP Pro Soloist.
Ooh I may have to pick your brain about the aftertouch vibrato for the 2600! Your setup sounds amazing. I was looking in the past couple days at an ad for a CP251 wondering if I needed one 🤣🤣🤣
Got to say I prefer the Behringer 2600 to the Korg. The extra facilities on the Behringer are so useful, and I have no time for those little speakers. I had a tolex case made for my 2600, but haven't used it due to space constraints. At some point I may grab a second 'Gray Meanie' and pop it in that case for the true Genesis 1976 vibe! I find I can get the Pro-Soloist sounds close enough from my 2600, at least close enough that I don't miss my old PS.
Having now played both, but having never played a vintage one, I prefer the Korg. The speakers are actually great, the mini size gives it the same profile as my Minimoog, the jacks are more robust, and it makes me feel like Pete Townshend. I felt a little silly ordering it given my love for the Behringer, but no regrets as it sounds better in my hands.
Off the cuff I was doubtful of this smaller form factor thing Korg did before, but honestly, it looks like a great size from here, and... it just looks kinda cool?
Awesome stuff! I agree, having the ARP name on it gives it a special feeling that cannot be replicated by any other clone! There's a feeling with these vintage instruments that you are looking at the same exact thing that all your heroes used to create their music. It's a really special thing!
I love all the clones and plugins, but sometimes the extra features get a little distracting. Now that I have this “stripped down” version, it all falls into place and it all seems inevitable.
The 2600 is one of my favorite parts of A Trick of The Tail, Wind & Wuthering, and And Then There Were Three. I especially love that Tony even brought the 2600 on the 1978 tour; those lead lines on the soundboards and bootleg recordings absolutely soar! Very much hope to see a 1978 tour recreation in the future!
I love the 1978 tour: Tony’s best live rig and an underrated set list. My band is not excited about it at all.
This will be super legit with the Antonus keyboard! The keyboard controller functions are one of the most essential parts of what I have come to love about the ARP 2600, to the point that it has overtaken the Minimoog as my all-time favorite synthesizer. Well, I’ll put it this way…if the Minimoog is King of synths, the 2600 is Queen. I finally got to play the mini version at my friend Matt Chadra’s studio this summer. (must be a Matt thing?) I was very impressed with the build quality, totally on par with the full-sized one.
100 percent agree with everything you just said! The 2600M was off my radar because it was missing those keyboard functions. When I saw the Antonus announcement and did the math, I realized I could have an official 2600 for less than half the price of the original asking price for the 2600 FS. Then I get the M and the sound, build quality, and layout blow me away. It’s like having an actual Minimoog in front of you…it just makes sense. I need to set this up next to my Minimoog, it all feels like the same profile.
@ That’s awesome Matt! Yeah…the 2600 and Minimoog make a superb combo!
Oh my goodness!!!
That sounds incredible. Especially @5:34.
I didn't even know the Mini was still around. I see they are still readily available at my local shop.
So tempting!! Damn you!!!LOL!!
That would be cool for you guys do the '78 tour.
Congrats Matt!!
I’m pushing for the 1978 tour, it’s been a tough sell!
Absolutely radical 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Synths are such an amazing instrument to toy with! I really gotta mess around with the software I have more! All I got since I can’t afford these absolute monsters!
Nothing wrong with the software! Almost 20 years ago I learned synthesis on the Minimonsta plugin - changed my life!
Congratulations on your purchase Matt! I've been using the ARP2600m for a year now and absolutely love it! It's a great machine for reproducing those classic TB-lead lines from Wind & Wuthering. I use my Moog Voyager OS as a keyboard controller in conjunction with the CP251's lag processor for pitch glide. I also activate vibrato (or pitch bend) with aftertouch to keep my left hand free for other duties. In this way I can play 2600m the same way as the ARP Pro Soloist.
Ooh I may have to pick your brain about the aftertouch vibrato for the 2600! Your setup sounds amazing. I was looking in the past couple days at an ad for a CP251 wondering if I needed one 🤣🤣🤣
Got to say I prefer the Behringer 2600 to the Korg. The extra facilities on the Behringer are so useful, and I have no time for those little speakers. I had a tolex case made for my 2600, but haven't used it due to space constraints. At some point I may grab a second 'Gray Meanie' and pop it in that case for the true Genesis 1976 vibe! I find I can get the Pro-Soloist sounds close enough from my 2600, at least close enough that I don't miss my old PS.
Having now played both, but having never played a vintage one, I prefer the Korg. The speakers are actually great, the mini size gives it the same profile as my Minimoog, the jacks are more robust, and it makes me feel like Pete Townshend. I felt a little silly ordering it given my love for the Behringer, but no regrets as it sounds better in my hands.
Pleased for you. Keep on making that music!
@@mattthomasoverdrive45142 2600s are better than one 😈
Love it!
I must say I prefer the 2600’s sound over the Odyssey.
They’re extremely similar in many ways. Any sound from an Odyssey could be made on a 2600, I reckon.
Off the cuff I was doubtful of this smaller form factor thing Korg did before, but honestly, it looks like a great size from here,
and... it just looks kinda cool?
How would you compare the overall sound quality of the Korg 2600M with the Behringer? Also, what will the price be of the Antonus keyboard?
They are both amazing. The spring reverb on the Korg is better. Maybe I’ll get them side by side and give a more accurate answer.