Behringer Odyssey User Manual
Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
ODYSSEY
Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX
Authentic mono/duo-phonic
synthesizer with 2 true analog
oscillators for insanely fat sounds
37 semi-weighted full-size keys
featuring velocity functionality
Pure analog signal path based
on legendary VCO, VCF and
VCA designs from the ’70s
2 voices with sawtooth, square/
pulse with pulse-width modulation
and sine/square wave LFO
3-way VCF modes: 2-pole MKI (4023),
4-pole MKII (4035) and 4-pole MKIII
(4075)
Easy-to-use 32-step sequencer with
64 sequence locations
Arpeggiator with wide patterns for
great sound eects
World-class Klark Teknik FX
including reverb, chorus, anger,
delay, pitch shifter and multi-eects
A Brief History of
Analog Synthesis
The modern synthesizer’s evolution
began in 1919, when a Russian physicist
named Lev Termen (also known as
Léon Theremin) invented one of the
rst electronic musical instruments –
the Theremin. It was a simple oscillator
that was played by moving the
performer’s hand in the vicinity of the
instrument’s antenna. An outstanding
example of the Theremin’s use can be
heard on the Beach Boys iconic smash
hit “Good Vibrations”.
35 sliders and 25 switches to give
you direct and real-time access to all
important parameters
3 pressure-sensitive buttons for
pitch and modulation control
provide total hands-on performance
Powerful pink/white noise
generator with sample &
hold plus lag processor
Comprehensive USB/MIDI
implementation for connection to
keyboard/sequencers
3-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered in the U.K.
*iPad is a trad emark of Apple Inc . All third-par ty trademar ks are the
proper ty of their respe ctive owners . Their use neith er constitutes a
claim of the tr ademark nor ali ation of the trade mark owners with
Music Tribe. Pro duct names are me ntioned solely a s a reference for
compatibi lity, eects and /or components. Wa rranty detail s can be
found at musictribe.com.
Ondioline
In the late 1930s, French musician
Georges Jenny invented what he called
the Ondioline, a monophonic electronic
keyboard capable of generating a wide range
of sounds. The keyboard even allowed the
player to produce natural-sounding vibrato by
depressing a key and using side-to-side nger
movements. You can hear the Ondioline on
Del Shannon’s “Runaway”.
Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
ODYSSEY
Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX
Storytone Piano
Designed by famous piano manufacturer Story & Clark in association with RCA, the Storytone piano
debuted at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Hailed as the world’s rst electric piano, the Storytone is
prized by musicians and collectors alike for its realistic piano sound – only 500 or so were ever built.
Mellotron
Finding a high level of acceptance in the 1960s, Harry Chamberlin’s Mellotron was an
electro-mechanical keyboard that generated sounds by playing back pre-recorded tape loops.
Although tempermental and prone to pitch and mechanical issues, the Mellotron was used
extensively by many U.K. artists. Classic tracks from the Moody Blues “Days of Future Passed”, the
Beatles “Strawberry Fields Forever”, and the Rolling Stones “She’s a Rainbow” are prime examples.
Attribute author: By Buzz Andersen from San Francisco, California, United States Mellotron |
NAMM 2007
Arp 2600
Manufactured by ARP Instruments, Inc., the Arp 2600 was one of the most successful synthesizers to
come out of the 1970s. They were ideal for players new to the synth world, and allowed patches to be
changed via switches or 1/8" audio cables. The list of recordings and artists that used the venerable
Arp 2600 reads like a veritable Who's Who of rock, pop and jazz, and includes The Who, David Bowie,
John Lennon, Depeche Mode, Edgar Winter, Frank Zappa and Herbie Hancock – to name just a few.
An Arp 2600 was even used to create the voice of the Star Wars character R2-D2.
Attribute author: The original uploader was Kimi95 at Italian Wikipedia - http://www.
vintagesynth.com/arp/arp2600blue.jpg e http://www.vintagesynth.com/arp/arp.php, CC BY 3.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7708499
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Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
ODYSSEY
Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX
Minimoog
Designed to replace the large, modular synths being used in pop music at the time, Bill Hemsath
and Robert Moog developed the Minimoog in 1971. The monophonic instrument became the
rst truly all-in-one, portable analog synthesizer. Thanks to its 3 oscillators and 24 dB/octave lter,
the Minimoog produces an extremely rich and powerful bass sound and is still in high demand today.
Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman said the instrument “absolutely changed the face of music.”
Attribute author: glacial23 - Early Minimoog Uploaded by clusternote, CC BY-SA 2.0
Yamaha CS-80
In 1976, Yamaha released their CS-80 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer, which provided velocitysensitive keys and aftertouch that worked on individual voices. The analog instrument featured a
ribbon controller, which allowed the user to perform polyphonic pitch bends and smooth glissandos.
Composer Vangelis used the CS-80 extensively in the Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire soundtracks.
The CS-80 also provided the bass line heard in the BBC 1980 series Doctor Who theme song.
Image attribution: Pete Brown from Gambrills, MD, USA (DSC00539) [CC BY 2.0
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5
Sequential Circuits introduced the Prophet 5, which was the rst analog 5-voice polyphonic
synthesizers to provide onboard memory storage of all patch settings for instant recall. The greatsounding Prophet 5 revolutionized the synthesizer world and, in spite of its rather expensive
price tag, became one of the most successful synths of all time. Designed by Dave Smith and
J owen, the Prophet 5 was the keyboard of choice by a very long list of performers that includes
Peter Gabriel, Philip Glass, Journey, The Cars, Thomas Dolby, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Pink Floyd,
and countless others.
Image attribution: original uploader was Felix2036 at Dutch Wikipedia derivative work: Clusternote
(Sequential_Circuits_Prophet_5.jpg) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Which brings us to 1977...
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Product Information Document
Synthesizers and Samplers
ODYSSEY
Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX
A Passion for Keyboards
Our founder, Uli Behringer has a deep passion for keyboards. Born in the small town of Baden,
Switzerland in 1961, Uli grew up in a musical family where his mother taught him to play the
piano at the tender age of four. His father was a scientist who built a massive organ in the family
home and taught the young lad all about electronics. So at the age of 17, Behringer built his rst
synthesizer – the UB-1. Later, while attending college to seek a degree in audio engineering, Uli put
his electronics knowledge to use, building his own equalizers and signal processors to ll the gap
left by the university's inability to provide enough proper studio gear. Word soon spread about how
good his products were, and he began building gear for his friends – the BEHRINGER legacy had
begun. The rest, as they say, is history...
ODYSSEY
An ultra-aordable homage to the legendary ARP* synthesizer of the ’70s and beyond with all
the features of the original and then some including: dual VCOs; 32-step sequencer with onboard
storage; arpeggiator and world-class Klark Teknik FX that boast reverb, chorus, anger, delay, pitch
shifter and multi-eects, the ODYSSEY lets you conjure up virtually any sound with incredible nesse
and ease. With its 37 semi-weighted full-size keys, pure analog signal path based on authentic
VCO, VCF and VCA designs from the ’70s, the ODYSSEY is sure to become your favorite keyboard.
Owning the ODYSSEY is like having your own personal time machine, enabling you to embrace
the past – or make your imprint on the future!
True to the Original
Great care has been taken in engineering the ODYSSEY, including the true to the original analog
circuitry, legendary VCO, VCF and VCA designs, all of which combine to make it easy to recreate the
classic sound performance. This highly-focused attention to detail is what gives the ODYSSEY its
ultra-exible sound shaping capability, which covers everything from super-fat bass and lead tones to
stunning eects – and all the way out to the otherworldly sounds of your imagination.
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