ARP-2600 / Page 1 Front Panel and Layout

Page 2 Inside the Arp 2600

The ARP 2600 was designed by Alan R. Pearlman and was produced from 1971 - 1981.

These pictures were taken in April 2021 of an Arp 2600 with these serial numbers;

Main Synth Arp Model 2601 (S/N 2601- 0064),

and matching 3620 keyboard (S/N 3620 -0064)

 

Above is a late model Arp 2600 (2601)

Most likely from 1976 according to this reputable web site

Arp 2600 Versions and History

This is an early version of the Arp 2601 with the Moog 4012 filter encapsulated

but most other modules are un encapsulated. Inside this Arp 2600

Videos of this Arp 2600

Below modulating the filter with an LFO and the sample and hold

Other Videos

How to do a basic tuning on the Arp 2600 https://youtu.be/7tv7i7h4Rj4

How to check oscillators are all working https://youtu.be/FUCGyOJgjss

 

 

Below is the left side

Below is the right side of the Arp 2600

Below is a close up view of the top left of the Arp 2600

Below is a close up view of the VCO 2 and VCO3 of the Arp 2600

OSC Sync Switches at top, Middle position no sync,

Other 2 positions = synced to other 2 OSCs

Below is a close up view of the filter and envelope of the Arp 2600

Five audio inputs to the filter. Three control inputs

 

Below is a close up of the output section of the Arp 2600

Below is a close up of the bottom left of the Arp 2600

Below is a close up of the Voltage Processors and the Sample and Hold of the arp 2600

Below is a close up of the bottom right of the arp 2600

Below is the keyboard of the Arp 2600

 

Below The Arp 2600 in its cases and ready to go

Above tag on bottom side of main unit -Arp Model 2601 Synthesizer S/N 2601-0064

Below nestled in its own flight case with 1 inch foam on all sides

Below the Keyboard in its case

Page 2 Inside the Arp 2600

 

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