The most iconic synth for the Modern musician
The genuine ARP 2600 in a more convenient size.

The ARP 2600 is arguably the most iconic and recognizable synthesizer of all time. Having been used in countless records, film scores, TV shows and game soundtracks since its appearance from the 70’s through to today, the ARP 2600’s sound remains an essential part of the music world.

The new ARP 2600 M delivers the sound admired around the world , in a more compact and portable format and including added features that make it the ideal incarnation of this historic synth.

Specifications

• Operating Temperature Range:

  • 0 – +40 °C (non‐condensing)

• Maximum Polyphony:

  • 2 voices for duo phonic; normally monophonic

• VCO-1 (Voltage Controlled Oscillator 1):

  • Waveforms: Sawtooth, square
  • Frequency Range:
    • Approx. 0.03 Hz – 30 Hz (low freq. mode)
    • Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)
  • Voltage Controlled Response: 1V/oct.

• VCO-2 (Voltage Controlled Oscillator 2):

  • Waveforms: Sawtooth, pulse (dynamic pulse), triangle, sine
  • Frequency Range:
    • Approx. 0.03 Hz – 30 Hz (low freq. mode)
    • Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)
  • Pulse Width: 10% – 90%
  • Voltage Controlled Response: 1V/oct.

• VCO-3 (Voltage Controlled Oscillator 3):

  • Waveforms: Sawtooth, pulse (dynamic pulse)
  • Frequency Range:
    • Approx. 0.03 Hz - 30 Hz (low freq. mode)
    • Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz (audio mode)
  • Pulse Width: 10% – 90%
  • Voltage Controlled Response: 1V/oct.

• VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter):

  • Type: Low-pass (TYPE I: early 24 dB/oct., TYPE II: late 24 dB/oct.)
  • Frequency Range: Approx. 10 Hz - 10 kHz
  • Resonance: 1/2 - self-oscillate

• VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier):

  • Control Voltage:
    • AR type (internally connected)
    • ADSR type (internally connected)

• Noise Generator:

  • Noise Spectrum Types: White and pink

• Ring Modulator:

  • Type: Analog multiplier
  • Input Signal (Internally Connected): VCO-1 sawtooth wave, VCO-2 sine wave

• Sample & Hold:

  • Sampled Signal: Noise (internally connected)

• Audio Output Jacks:

  • Front Panel (LEFT, RIGHT OUTPUT jacks)
    • Connector: φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack
    • Maximum Output Level: +9 dBu @ 10 kΩ load
    • Output Impedance: 1.2 kΩ
  • Side Panel
    • Connector: φ6.3 mm monaural phone jack
    • Maximum Output Level: +4 dBu @ 600 kΩ load
    • Output Impedance: 1.2 kΩ

• Headphones Jack:

  • Connector: φ6.3 mm stereo phone jack
  • Maximum Output Level: 50 mW + 50 mW @ 33Ω load
  • Output Impedance: 20Ω

• External Audio Input (Preamplifier Input) Jack:

  • Connector: φ3.5 mm monaural phone jack
  • Maximum Input Level: +2dBu *RANGE x10, GAIN knob Max
  • Input Impedance: 100kΩ

• MIDI Connector:

  • IN

• USB Port:

  • Type A, Type B

• General:

  • Power Supply:
    • AC power supply terminal (KA320)
  • Power Consumption:
    • 13W

• Dimensions (W × D × H):

  • 520 × 129 × 311 mm / 20.5 x 5 x 12.2 inches

• Weight:

  • 6.0 kg / 13 lbs.

• Included Items (ARP 2600 M - LTD - Limited Edition):

  • Road case (silver), AC power cord (KA320), patch cables, Owner’s manual, ARP stickers, microKEY2-37

• Included Items (ARP 2600 M - Standard Edition):

  • Road case (black), AC power cord (KA320), patch cables, Owner’s manual, ARP stickers