Electronic musicians and producers, get ready to dive deep into a legendary sonic landscape! Here at Koala Audio, your go-to for Cherry Audio Software, we're thrilled to share some exciting news that pays tribute to one of synthesis's true pioneers.
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alan R. Pearlman, the visionary behind ARP Instruments. To commemorate his incredible legacy, Cherry Audio has released a truly exceptional virtual instrument: the ODC 2800. This isn't just another synth plugin; it's a meticulously crafted homage to the revolutionary ARP Odyssey, bringing its iconic sound and innovative spirit into your modern studio.
The Ultimate Odyssey Experience, Reimagined
The ODC 2800 isn't simply an emulation; it's an enhancement. Award-winning developer Mark Barton has poured his expertise into creating circuit-modeled DSP designs that perfectly capture the essence of all three original ARP Odyssey "Model 2800" versions (Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III). You'll experience the authentic sound and feel, with user interface designs that match each model – you can even lock to your favorite!
But Cherry Audio didn't stop there. The ODC 2800 takes the classic Odyssey to new heights with a host of powerful modern features designed for today's music producers:
- Expanded Polyphony: Move beyond duophonic limits with Monophonic, Mono Legato, Duophonic, and Polyphonic modes, offering up to 16 voices and a unison mode for massive sounds.
- More Oscillators & LFOs: Get creative with three complete VCOs, each with sawtooth and square/pulse waveforms, quantizable frequency control, and extended oscillator sync. You'll also find two discrete LFOs with five waveforms, offering extensive modulation possibilities.
- Deep Modulation Options: With three assignable frequency modulators per VCO (featuring 35 source options!), straightforward ring modulation, and cross-modulation capabilities, your sound design potential is virtually limitless.
- Classic Filters, Enhanced: Explore the distinct characteristics of the Mk I 4023, Mk II 4035, and Mk III 4075 VCFs, all offering lowpass, bandpass, and highpass responses. Plus, new gain compensation prevents bass loss at high resonance.
- Intuitive Effects Suite: A redesigned, accessible effects strip puts five studio-quality pedal-style effects right at your fingertips: Distortion/EQ, Dual Phaser, Flanger/Chorus, three Delays, and five Reverbs. Global controls make it easy to manage your overall sound.
- Expressive Playability: Enjoy support for velocity, channel aftertouch, and polyphonic aftertouch with three assignable controls. The "smart portamento" feature, inspired by the CS-80, adds a musical fluidity to your performances.
- Dynamic Arpeggiator: Add human feel and controlled randomness to your patterns with the syncable dynamic arpeggiator, featuring Swing, Chance, and Feel parameters.
- Professional Presets: Jumpstart your creativity with over 330 professionally designed presets across 13 categories, covering a vast range of sounds.
Connect the Past with the Present
The ODC 2800 is a testament to Cherry Audio's commitment to both historical accuracy and modern innovation. Its proprietary DSP coding flawlessly replicates the sonic nuances of the original hardware, while the added functionality and modulation options make it an indispensable tool for any electronic musician or producer.
What's even better? A portion of Cherry Audio's June website sales of ODC 2800 will be donated to the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. This organization is dedicated to preserving Pearlman's inventions and inspiring future generations of innovators – so your purchase helps support a fantastic cause!
Get Your Hands on the ODC 2800 Today!
Ready to embark on this sonic journey through time? The Cherry Audio ODC 2800 is available now for an incredible intro price. As an authorised Cherry Audio reseller, Koala Audio is your destination for this exceptional virtual instrument.
The ODC 2800 supports AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats for Windows and macOS (with native Apple Silicon support). Still on the fence? A free 30-day demo is available, so you can experience its power firsthand.
Don't miss out on celebrating a true legend while adding a truly versatile and inspiring synthesizer to your arsenal. What iconic tracks will you create with the ODC 2800?
