silly user question: full polyphonic mode?

[dwise]

I think the CA2600 is one of CA's best synths.

It sounds great !

And another +1 here for full polyphony.

With the help of a Unify-ing companion product - I often use this in poly mode.

However, having poly mode built in would be very much appreciated.

[Steve W]

"The ARP 2600 is a modular, monophonic synthesizer that was manufactured by ARP Instruments in 1971."

[DenTPuzz]

While I understand the 'keeping it original' idea, I have to say that an optional poly mode would make this the perfect synth. If people don't want to use it then they can switch it off.

[SpaceDog]

To be fair, if one desires polyphony and/or a 1601 sequencer, it's all there in the Arturia version of the 2600. There is also some built-in effects and a few other goodies. You just have to pay for it

Personally, I much prefer the CA experience for my 2600 needs; I find the Arturia a touch too complicated - and I had the Arturia first. The CA version just hits the spot perfectly for me and sounds amazing. A big part of that experience (for me) is working as closely as possible to the original hardware, without too much added complication.

I do believe that CA think very hard about where to extend the experience of the original hardware, with its limitations. I always wanted an ARP 2600 and I knew what I wanted to do with it, so I accept that my viewpoint is maybe a touch old-fashioned. Equally, I know what I wanted to do with the VM900 modules, for example.

As the saying goes, "Your mileage may vary"

[wwjdx]

I, too, own that "A" version one also, yet enjoy the CA one more. Yeah, A has poly, so I can reach for that as needed...

just dreaming how the CA2600 COULD sound with a poly mode. nice nice. oh well.

[sekim]

I realize its different since no jumper wiring modular stuff, but doesn't Cherry's ARP Quadra synthesizer basically give us a lot of 2600 type sounds in poly?