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Broadwave · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:03 am Post subject: Korg Odyssey - Bit the Bullet :)

After months of deliberation, I finally bought the MKIII Oddy Wink

I'd been put off by the "mini" keyboard, but I needn't have worried - it's surprisingly nice to play.

Comparing it to an original MKIII, I have to say that it's bang on the button, I can't fault it in any way (OK, I'll admit the PPC is a bit tough). I'm already considering adding aftertouch, but that depends on the keyboard mechanism (it's an easy mod for the original ARP). Sadly the gap between the PCB and front panel doesn't allow for patch breakout sockets, it's just too tight, so they may have to go on the rear panel - I'll post pics on my Flickr page as I go along.

Sharp, has there been any call for a dedicated ARP sub forum?
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el_hombre · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:21 am Post subject:

Yeah I'm surprised there hasn't been more action in a dedicated Korg forum on the Odyssey.
I've had mine pretty much since they came out. Love mine. It's pretty much a toss up between the Odyssey and my MS20 mini which I prefer to play on any given day.
They're both great.

Broadwave · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 6:02 am Post subject:

Well, that didn't last long - 5 days in and VCO 2 has locked up producing nothing more than a high pitched drone Rolling Eyes

Not sure if I should get a replacement or refund Sad

EDIT - Replacement Wink

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Bertotti · Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2016 1:49 am Post subject:

I am considering one of these little arp's and maybe a monologue when the have been out for awhile. What are your thoughts on it now? Did you add the aftertouch? Still using it or has the newness won off? Thanks!

Kcearl · Joined: 31 Jan 2014 Posts: 43

Just got mine last week. I dont mind the keys but ive been using an electribe or an SQ-1 to sequencer it through som guitar pedals...sounds great, v different from my modern analogues. I think Ill pair it up with an MS-20 too

Bertotti · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 3:34 am Post subject:

I will be interested to see what you think of it in there to six months after the honeymoon. Thanks

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Bertotti · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 12:55 pm Post subject:

That is an interesting observation about the faders. Thanks!