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Description

Dive into the sonic adventure with the ARP Odyssey Rev3, where vintage sound meets modern playability. This legendary synthesizer, revered for its duophonic capability, allows musicians to explore new realms of musical expression. Compact yet powerful, the Odyssey Rev3 is your portal to reimagining the classics or crafting your unique auditory landscapes.

Key Features:

  • Duophonic capability, enabling complex sound textures
  • Iconic ARP 4-pole low-pass filter for rich, warm tones
  • 37-key keyboard offering a wide range of musical expressions
  • Versatile oscillators with sawtooth, square, and pulse wave options
  • Innovative Proportional Pitch Control (PPC) for expressive pitch bending
  • Triangle and square wave LFOs for modulating effects

Product specs

Brand ARP
Model 2823 Odyssey Mark III Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
Finish Black / Orange
Year 1979 - 1981
Made In United States
Categories Keyboard Synths
Analog / Digital Analog
Key Size Full Size
Keyboard Action Synth Action
Number of Keys 37 Keys
Polyphony 1 Voice

FAQs

What type of synthesis does the ARP Odyssey Rev3 use?

The ARP Odyssey Rev3 is a monophonic analog synthesizer, known for its rich and distinctive analog sound, making it ideal for classic synth leads and basses.

Is the ARP Odyssey Rev3 suitable for live performances?

Yes, the ARP Odyssey Rev3 is well-suited for live performances due to its robust build and hands-on control interface, allowing for expressive sound manipulation on stage.

How does the ARP Odyssey Rev3 differ from earlier Odyssey models?

The ARP Odyssey Rev3 features a black and orange color scheme and includes some circuit refinements that improve stability and tuning compared to earlier models.

Can the ARP Odyssey Rev3 produce polyphonic sounds?

No, the ARP Odyssey Rev3 is a monophonic synthesizer, meaning it can only play one note at a time, which is perfect for lead and bass sounds.

What are the key characteristics of the ARP Odyssey Rev3's sound?

The ARP Odyssey Rev3 is renowned for its powerful and versatile sound, capable of producing everything from sharp, cutting leads to deep, resonant basses, thanks to its dual oscillators and flexible modulation options.

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about ARP Odyssey Rev3.

Features and functionality

  • The Rev3 Odyssey features PPC (Proportional Pitch Control), a significant change from the knob-style pitch bender in earlier revisions.

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  • The Odyssey lacks a traditional volume knob, requiring users to set parameters on the VCA for volume control, which can be a learning curve.

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Comparisons

  • The Rev3 filter self-oscillates earlier and is likened to the filter in the Korg Minilogue, well-suited for vowel-like sounds and SFX, but less favored for mono patches.

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  • The Odyssey's module version is praised for superior build quality compared to the keyboard version, with many preferring its sturdiness and better key response.

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User experience

  • Rev3 is preferred by some for its reliability and modern features like CV, despite the potential issue with overhanging keys.

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Build quality

  • The Rev3’s black and orange design is noted for its aesthetic appeal but requires careful handling due to the overhanging keys.

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  • The keybed on the full-size Odyssey is criticized for its "plastic" feel, with comparisons to higher-end synths highlighting its inferiority.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Owners recommend using a dust cover due to the faders' high susceptibility to dust accumulation, which can affect performance.

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Use cases and applications

  • The slim key version comes with a black case and patch cords, allowing for both duophonic and monophonic configurations, adding versatility for different musical contexts.

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See how Mark Pritchard uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Mark Pritchard

Music Producer

Global Communication

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In the interview they ask "What specifically are your favorite pieces of gear? What can''t you live without in the studio?" To which Mark responds "Moog Minimoog, Yamaha DX-100, a spring reverb, Echoplex Tape Echo, EMS Synthi A, Universal Audio Precision Maximizer, ARP Odyssey and a Waterphone. I probably have used the Minimoog on more tracks that any other synth that I own."

See how Christopher Franke uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Christopher Franke

Keyboardist

Tangerine Dream

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Christopher Franke includes the ARP Odyssey Rev3 in his equipment list on his official website, indicating its use in his musical work.

See how Dean Garcia uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Dean Garcia

Guitarist, Bassist

Curve

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Verified via Curve-online

"We much prefer to quote sounds from our own source rather than steal them. So we will actually sit there with our Odyssey keyboards and spend hours and hours messing around just to get this happy accident to happen. Then you can go and sample that, and it's actually come from you. I don't mind if someone takes something from me, but we prefer to generate our own sounds."

Quoting Toni Halliday in a March 1998 Raygun interview with Curve.

See how Boris Blank uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Boris Blank

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Yello

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The second photo shows Boris Blank playing an ARP Odyssey MKIII.

See how Ten Walls uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Ten Walls

Music Producer

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Verified via SoundCloud

Used for the track called "Adi"

See how Benny Andersson uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Benny Andersson

Keyboardist, Composer

ABBA

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In this still from the 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)' music video, Andersson can be seen using an ARP Odyssey synthesiser.

See how Paul Hartnoll uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Paul Hartnoll

Composer, Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In this interview with Paul Hartnoll he talks about his ARP Odyssey.

See how Nick Hook uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Nick Hook

Music Producer

Cubic Zirconia

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in this photo we can see his new arp odyssey..

See how Tara Busch (I Speak Machine) uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Tara Busch (I Speak Machine)

Keyboardist

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Tara pictured on stage with her MK 111 Odyssey.

See how Skudge uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Skudge

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The Arp Odyssey is in the right center of the image.

"@skudge_elias_landbergThrowback. My old studio setup. #throwbackfriday #myoldstudio #setup #arpodyssey #korgmonopoly #roland #system100m #hardware #studio"

See how Richard Gibbs uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Richard Gibbs

Keyboardist

Oingo Boingo

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In the May 1984 issue of Keyboard Magazine, page 12 confirms that Richard Gibbs used an ARP Odyssey Rev3 during performances with Oingo Boingo.

See how Peter Howell uses ARP Odyssey Rev3

Peter Howell

Keyboardist, Composer

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Verified via YouTube

Used for the lead synth on the 1980 Doctor Who theme, as is visible in this video at 3:33 and as reported by Mark Ayres here.

The bass line was created in a manner not totally removed from the original, with the sound, performed on Peter's beloved Yamaha CS80 synthesiser, assembled across two tracks of multitrack tape. This finished part was then run off onto quarter-inch tape, flipped over, and rerecorded through effects onto another reel to give each note a subtle pre-echo. The final effect was dubbed back to the multitrack.

Other instruments employed included the ARP Odyssey (used for the opening line of the melody), the EMS Vocoder (used to build the complex texture voicing the answering phrase in the main melody), and the Roland Jupiter 4 (set to auto-arpeggiate in octaves, it provided the sound for the middle eight). The chordal parts were created by layering the Jupiter 4 with the CS80.

Genre Usage

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