Korg has just released its new plugin version of the classic ARP 2600 as part of the Korg Collection 5. The plugin is a faithful recreation of the ARP 2600, accurately capturing its iconic sound while adding a few extra features like a step sequencer and an effects rack.

In this video, I demo the new synth (which is available as both a plugin and standalone) and create some brand-new sounds with it.

The ARP 2600 is a semi-modular synthesizer first introduced in 1971, featuring three VCOs, a ring modulator, and two envelope generators. The Korg version adds a couple of different filter types, a step sequencer, an extra filter, an extra envelope, and multiple effect units. It also includes a range of interesting presets.

Korg’s 2600 was developed by Korg’s R&D team in the US and shares patch management and many effects with the Modwave and Wavestate synths.

While I don’t have a real ARP 2600 to compare it with, the synth sounds great and is really easy to get started with. Once you get into patching it, you can create some amazing sounds.

I have created a special sound pack for the Korg ARP 2600, which is available now!

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