TADAHIKO SAKAMAKI | 坂巻 匡彦
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ARP ODYSSEY

Date
2015.01
Client
KORG
Type
Electronic instrument · Synthesizer
Role
Product planning
ARP ODYSSEY — Studio image of all three ARP ODYSSEY versions: Rev1, Rev2 and Rev3.
Fig. 1 — Studio image of all three ARP ODYSSEY versions: Rev1, Rev2 and Rev3.
Product video ARP ODYSSEY by KORG – The Classic Analog Synthesizer Returns ↗ ARP
ARP ODYSSEY — Rev1, Rev2 and Rev3 variations.
Fig. 2 — Rev1, Rev2 and Rev3 variations.
ARP ODYSSEY — Rev3: perspective view.
Fig. 3 — Rev3: perspective view.
ARP ODYSSEY — Rev3: top view and control panel.
Fig. 4 — Rev3: top view and control panel.
ARP ODYSSEY — Fader detail.
Fig. 5 — Fader detail.
ARP ODYSSEY — PPC pad detail.
Fig. 6 — PPC pad detail.

An analogue revival of the ARP Odyssey, developed with advice from original designer David Friend. Sakamaki contributed to product planning for a version scaled to 86% of the original size.

The instrument combines three selectable filter designs from earlier revisions with additions including Drive and a headphone output.

In ARP’s official developer interview, Sakamaki discusses the compact format, the protective carrying case and the decision to retain the distortion discovered during prototyping as a selectable Drive function.

Sources and related records

ARP: official interview with the KORG development team ↗