We have searched on all the web for free VST emulation of the Arp 2600 synth :
unfortunately, there's really only one. The good news is that it's a very good emu!
**edit **: une fois n'est pas coutume we have not searched deep enough ! Thanks to BlackWinny (see the first comments), another Arp 2600 like emu is available for the masses!
- A downloadable game for Windows and macOS. Get forced to work for Elka, you'll have to build a statue to display all her majesty! The statue must be build using the balloons in the area but be careful you are a porcupine and balloons don't like you!
- Question: Why is eqMac asking for Admin Password during the first launch?
Come on let's do it :
1. Arppe2600va by Glen Stegner
Based on the Richard brooks Synthedit source, the Arppe2600va is a must have, for all semi modular virtual analog lovers. Despite some bugs it has all you need : three oscillators, an ADSR generator, a LFO, a Sample & Hold Unit, a Filter, a spring reverb and many more!
Windows and macOS installer (Windows 7 or newer, Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, Intel x86/64 CPU) 32 and 64 bit host/OS support; Version 1.2.0 (October 18, 2019) MIDI Added sustain pedal support MIDI Added program change support GUI Added double-click to reset MIDI.
If you are not familiar with the Arp 2600 you may have a look at the manual before programming some patches :
http://soundprogramming.net/manuals/Arp_2600_Manual.pdf
This (free!) eBook by Samuel Ecoff is also a must :
https://blog.wavosaur.com/download/arp2600fundamentalsofmusictechnology.pdf
The matrix on the Arppe2600va VST is less fun that 'patch chord' but is very powerful and easy to use. Help!penguind! mac os.
Bonus !! 2 Free Preset Banks for Arppe 2600 va :
here's one by our good friend Ann :
http://ann.sounds.free.fr/download/presets/Arppe2600/Arppe2600_Ann_bank01f.rar :
72 incredible presets for the ARP 2600 VST!
and another preset bank by me :
https://blog.wavosaur.com/download/Arppe2600va_Chris_bank01.zip :
74 crazy presets !!
Bonus !! 2 Free Preset Banks for Arppe 2600 va :
here's one by our good friend Ann :
http://ann.sounds.free.fr/download/presets/Arppe2600/Arppe2600_Ann_bank01f.rar :
72 incredible presets for the ARP 2600 VST!
and another preset bank by me :
https://blog.wavosaur.com/download/Arppe2600va_Chris_bank01.zip :
74 crazy presets !!
Bass arp !
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/arp2600arpbass.mp3
Crazy Sequence
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/arppe2600sequence1.mp3
Invaders (aztecfox) mac os. Space FX
https://blog.wavosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/arppe2600-crazyFX.mp3
2. Trans Computer Maschine by Cescato
trans Computer Maschine VST !
Qpee & Elka Mac Os Catalina
Unlike the Arppe2600va, this one is still developed!
Freeware / donationware, don't hesitate to support the author.
It's not a 1:1 Arp 2600 emulation, but it share the same basis.
And it's good to have the value displayed for the pitch 🙂
a second ADSR is also a nice addition.
and more important, it features a sequencer, just check the 'Blade runner' and 'I Feel Love Donna Summer' presets ! cool
It has less modulation possibilities than the Arp 2600 / Arppe2600va but it still a powerful beast.
— Bonux trax : —
Qpee & Elka Mac Os 11
3. Arp 2600 VST by Richard Brooks
The -very- old version of Arp 2600 VST, for hardcore 'VST vintage' fans. Nusantara: bermuda triangle mac os.
and for the fun, an old GUI of arppe2600va :
i prefer the blue one
The ELKA PANTHER ORGAN (Elka Panthera pardus organum) has now been tamed and put on a leash as a VST/AU plug-in for both Windows and Mac platforms. This big cat can now be delivered to you by Generalmusic by Soundion, tamed ready for the cage that is your computer by Martinic.
ELKA Panther was one of the most famous organs in 60s' and 70s' popular music. This is what ELKA said about the Panther Combo Organ in their 1960s' brochure:
'The PANTHER Combo Organ invites you to a new world of musical excitement. Compressed into her sleek, slender frame is a fantastic variety of thrilling organ sounds. The PANTHER is poised, waiting for your musical commands. Ask her for a biting, swinging attack and she'll leap with ecstasy! Try her on solo and her tingling trebles will penetrate across the biggest room. Taunt this wildcat and her roaring bass tones will overwhelm the noisiest crowd.
The PANTHER's full-throated voice box houses all of the natural sounds of the orchestra, and she'll mix them in an infinite variety of combinations to fit any mood. She's a big theater organ, or a power-packed combo organ, or a pulsating solo organ, ready to respond instantaneously.
Qpee & Elka Mac Os X
Set her up in a couple of minutes and she's ready for action! Rock 'n roll, swing, jazz, or a ballad you name it and this transistorized cat will play it like no other organ in the world.'