The thing to bear in mind about the patches (and I have the 2600 patch book somewhere with my original 1972 2600 (which has “Roger Glover” stencilled all over the outside, bloody vandals if you ask me, these rock stars)) is that the patches are not necessarily musical. If you let some musician loose on those patches half of them won’t work well. I mean, some are musical, but for a lot of the others you have to set aside the virtuosity and think like a synthesist or even a sound-effects person. Some of those patches are drones, holding a key down for ages (any key, they’re all the same) until something might happen. Some of those patches are sound effects. Some are starting points for playing the knobs, not the keyboard. Some are even effects for the external input. A typical synthesist doesn’t care about the keyboard - the trigger button is all we need, we play the sliders and knobs.
The MS-20 Mini came with an exact duplication of the 1978 manual. Weird patches included. There's only like 10 patches but surely there are vintage patch books somewhere.
On the Korg website - also look out for some videos on youtube of some patch libraries - I bought the 50 classic patches which are pretty good since the patch book explains what is going on. One thing they could have shown in this video is how you can use the Pro-3 sequencer to control the 2600s in duophonic mode. I have a Pro-2 and theoretically (money being no object) I could play 8 2600s in duo mode simultaneously. - lijmited to 32 notes per channel though. The other thing you can do with the PRO-2 and I suppose the PRO-3 is send CV - for example mod wheel to open the filter.
Did you guys forget to record the audio from the synths? I can barely hear anything at all. I turn it way up and then my ears just get blown out when Jack starts yelling.
The blue & grey ones also have better-quality capacitors in the filter. Slightly rounder heavier tone. The original ‘Christmas tree’ one has a more precise polite almost DCO kind of character. The caps in that one are a bit less hefty. The difference is subtle but definitely there.
Well, it appears these geniuses haven't noticed the B2600's envelopes are *different* to the original ARPs - both in shape and duration. So simply copying patches over from an original 2600 will NOT work - you need an original (or a clone with envelopes closer to the originals) and a B2600 side by side, patch the original per the old patchbook and then change the settings on the B2600 until it sounds close enough.
Uli must be pissed. Are you trying to sink Behringer’s sales? This is worse than the Neutron “Wheel of Fortune” vid 🤣Did you even try the patches before you hit the record button?
Just trying to have a bit of fun with them Arf. I try give a heads up at the beginning of videos as to what’s going to happen. I get this might be the last video anyone might want to see but at least I warned ya didn’t I?! 🤣 Thanks again though for trying it out and the feedback. ✊
Agree these three jokers have absolutely no idea of how to program synths - don't know why the Captain keeps them on - bit of a piss take when most of Anderton's output is excellent. The 2600 is excellent once you read the manuals and know what you are doing. This video does not show it off to its best capacity.
Brilliant hahaha! Cracking video chaps. Definitely want a go on one of these. The siren and 727 patch names 😂
The thing to bear in mind about the patches (and I have the 2600 patch book somewhere with my original 1972 2600 (which has “Roger Glover” stencilled all over the outside, bloody vandals if you ask me, these rock stars)) is that the patches are not necessarily musical. If you let some musician loose on those patches half of them won’t work well. I mean, some are musical, but for a lot of the others you have to set aside the virtuosity and think like a synthesist or even a sound-effects person. Some of those patches are drones, holding a key down for ages (any key, they’re all the same) until something might happen. Some of those patches are sound effects. Some are starting points for playing the knobs, not the keyboard. Some are even effects for the external input. A typical synthesist doesn’t care about the keyboard - the trigger button is all we need, we play the sliders and knobs.
around 8:42 starts the retrigger. This is nice for a person who has only ever used synth Presley sounds
The MS-20 Mini came with an exact duplication of the 1978 manual. Weird patches included. There's only like 10 patches but surely there are vintage patch books somewhere.
Oh this was just brilliant... I'm in hysterics!
I need to get some more patch cables for mine and learn how to use it. This thing sounds amazing!!!!
Where can I find this old patch book?!
On the Korg website - also look out for some videos on youtube of some patch libraries - I bought the 50 classic patches which are pretty good since the patch book explains what is going on. One thing they could have shown in this video is how you can use the Pro-3 sequencer to control the 2600s in duophonic mode. I have a Pro-2 and theoretically (money being no object) I could play 8 2600s in duo mode simultaneously. - lijmited to 32 notes per channel though. The other thing you can do with the PRO-2 and I suppose the PRO-3 is send CV - for example mod wheel to open the filter.
Did you guys forget to record the audio from the synths? I can barely hear anything at all. I turn it way up and then my ears just get blown out when Jack starts yelling.
The blue & grey ones also have better-quality capacitors in the filter. Slightly rounder heavier tone. The original ‘Christmas tree’ one has a more precise polite almost DCO kind of character. The caps in that one are a bit less hefty. The difference is subtle but definitely there.
LOL. Please make this a series!🤣
The Arp 2600 is by far my most favored modular synth of all.I should get the grey meanie at some point next yr.🗽🛸
Wow banging setup, shame you never did any CV/Gate.
2600 is just too big for my desk atm, maybe later on when I get more room.
Alot of the old patches require you to tune the VCO's to middle C. I hope those two did this when they patched!
Jack wants to be able to make chords...
👍historic fun👍
I feel like I could make a video of my crappy patches in my kitchen
RTFM then these will be patched as intended - on some patches you need to move sliders to get things to happen.
James Holmes is out?
phunn!
not sure why ppl are upset
Hi Jack. Who does the best Elektron Syntakt and Roland J-6 Chord Synth Tutorials from ground up on You Tube???
Why would he know? Lol
Thing sounds like a wet sock. If the resale value wasn't so bad I'd sell it lol
Well, it appears these geniuses haven't noticed the B2600's envelopes are *different* to the original ARPs - both in shape and duration. So simply copying patches over from an original 2600 will NOT work - you need an original (or a clone with envelopes closer to the originals) and a B2600 side by side, patch the original per the old patchbook and then change the settings on the B2600 until it sounds close enough.
Uli must be pissed. Are you trying to sink Behringer’s sales? This is worse than the Neutron “Wheel of Fortune” vid 🤣Did you even try the patches before you hit the record button?
Just trying to have a bit of fun with them Arf. I try give a heads up at the beginning of videos as to what’s going to happen. I get this might be the last video anyone might want to see but at least I warned ya didn’t I?! 🤣 Thanks again though for trying it out and the feedback. ✊
Total Rubbish, what a waste of time and money.
Agree these three jokers have absolutely no idea of how to program synths - don't know why the Captain keeps them on - bit of a piss take when most of Anderton's output is excellent. The 2600 is excellent once you read the manuals and know what you are doing. This video does not show it off to its best capacity.
Just having a bit of fun with some synths Simon. Hope you’re alright mate, thanks for giving the video a go X