ARP Odyssey 1972    Weight= 17.5 Lbs. Number mfg.= 3000 MRP=$1550-1700 (1995 list)


Reset Proceedures: N/A
Operating System code: N/A
MIDI or other control protocol:N/A
Software related Links:N/A
Patches or knob settings: Odyssey page
Circuit Overview: below
Scematics/Service Manual: fdiskc archive or Individual pages or pdf
Common Service Issues/Tips: below
Parts Sources: Keys knobs semiconductors misc
Uncommon chips/modules used:4035 potted module in early models, 4075 'module' later.
Modifications:Odyssey mods
General Info Links: Vintage Synth Explorer and Odyssey page





















Circuit Overview:      The classic monophonic/duophonic subtractive analog synth using mostly discrete components with potted modules for VCF on some. 2 VCO's and lots of sliders to control routings of LFO and envelopes to the VCO, VCF and VCA controls.



















Service Tips:      Tantalum capacitors in power supply and at various locations on boards should be replaced and often short to cause problems. Very old ones can have blistering electrolytics main filters also. Sliders get dirty and go completely open sometimes. Lots of techno-janitor work to do commonly. I worked on one that also had a bad CV op amp I recall.

















slider caps-CAE

Parts:
Lots of discrete parts in these. Should have most electronic parts except only a few sliders usually. Always feel free to ask or check my Parts and note on prevoius page the alternate numbers ARP used for common chips.
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