Behringer Odyssey User Manual

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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

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synthesizer with 2 true analog
oscillators for insanely fat sounds

37 semi-weighted full-size keys

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featuring velocity functionality

Pure analog signal path based

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on legendary VCO, VCF and
VCA designs from the ’70s

2 voices with sawtooth, square/

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pulse with pulse-width modulation
and sine/square wave LFO

3-way VCF modes: 2-pole MKI (4023),

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4-pole MKII (4035) and 4-pole MKIII
(4075)

Easy-to-use 32-step sequencer with

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64 sequence locations

Arpeggiator with wide patterns for

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great sound eects

World-class Klark Teknik FX

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including reverb, chorus, anger,
delay, pitch shifter and multi-eects

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

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you direct and real-time access to all
important parameters

3 pressure-sensitive buttons for

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pitch and modulation control
provide total hands-on performance

Powerful pink/white noise

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generator with sample &
hold plus lag processor

Comprehensive USB/MIDI

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implementation for connection to
keyboard/sequencers

3-Year Warranty Program*

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Designed and engineered in the U.K.

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*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 ali ation of the trade mark owners with
Music Tribe. Pro duct names are me ntioned solely a s a reference for
compatibi lity, eects 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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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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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-aordable 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-eects, 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 eects – and all the way out to the otherworldly sounds of your imagination.

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ODYSSEY

Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX

Big, Fat Tones

The inspired synthesizer tracks laid down in the 1970s are etched in the annals of progressive rock,
disco and synth-pop music forever, making them truly classic in every sense of the word. The ODYSSEY
lets you recreate all of that magic – or design incredibly fat and original sounds that will make you a
legend in your own right!

Versatile Oscillators

ODYSSEY’s 2 voices are the product of dual analog Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs), which each
provide your choice of: sawtooth, square/pulse with pulse-width modulation, or sine/square wave
LFO for sculpting the perfect sound. This amazing exibility gives you the tools needed to be your
creative best.

Versatile VCF

The very heart of ODYSSEY’s sound is its highly-exible Voltage Control Filter (VCF), which includes
faders for: Frequency; Resonance (0 to self-oscillation); and High Pass Filter (HPF) Cuto Frequency.
A feature missing from the original is a new 3-position switch, which lets you choose the VCF lter
you prefer from all 3 iterations of the famous synth: 2-pole MKI (4023); 4-pole MKII (4035); and 4-pole
MKIII (4075), plus a Drive switch to add a touch of edge to your sound.

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Amplitude Time

Attack Sustain ReleaseInitial

Decay

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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

The Envelope, Please...

ODYSSEY features two easy-to-use Envelope Generators, AR (Attack and Release) and ADSR (Attack,
Decay, Sustain and Release) with 2 and 4 faders, respectively to help you craft incredible sounds.
Switches are provided for ADSR Gate/LFO Repeat, AR Gate/LFO Repeat or thirdly, Keyboard Repeat/
Auto Repeat – which provides a wide range of performance options.

Onboard Sequencer & Arpeggiator

ODYSSEY’s sequencer allows you to program up to 32 steps of notes and rests and save them as
a pattern. You can record, save and recall up to 64 patterns, all of which can be stored in the 8 banks,
each holding up to 8 patterns. Your sequences can be played either in Keyboard mode, where you
create and store the pattern, or in Step mode, which allows you to interact while composing the pattern.
The onboard Arpeggiator features 8 patterns (you can use just by playing a chord, which the
arpeggiator then sequences through your selected pattern. Both the sequencer and arpeggiator in the
ODYSSEY are fun, mesmerizing and totally addictive...

Klark Teknik – The Reverb that Made History

Klark Teknik is recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious British audio companies, with

a 40 plus-year pedigree, and even a TEC Lifetime Achievement Award to back it up. The Company
has designed and manufactured products for world-class artists, and their legendary DN780 reverb
processor is considered by leading audio engineers around the world as the industry standard.
Check out their website to learn more about Klark Teknik’s legendary heritage.

Behringer is proud to incorporate custom-engineered Klark Teknik eects into their products. Featuring

a wide range of world-class presets to choose from including reverb, chorus, anger, delay, pitch shifter
and multi-eects, Klark Teknik created the 24-bit, studio-grade eects engine for Behringer – to give
your performance that truly professional nishing touch.

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ODYSSEY

Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX

Controls & Connectivity

We just can’t help ourselves – like you, we’re gear-heads, too. For those who want the numbers,
ODYSSEY has 35 sliders, 25 switches and 3 pressure-sensitive buttons, all laid out in a highly-intuitive
format that puts the joy back into your music creation. Input and output connections include: MIDI In
and Out over USB/MIDI DIN; Pedal; Portamento Footswitch; Low and High Outputs; External Audio In;
CV In and Out; Gate In and Out, and Phones with a dedication Volume control.

More is Better!

In addition to the great sound-sculpting features already mentioned, ODYSSEY has still more to oer.
There’s the pink/white noise generator with sample & hold plus lag processor; Portamento, which lets
you sweep seamlessly over time from one note to the next, creating smooth-as-silk transitions that
few other instruments can emulate; and the 3 pressure-sensitive buttons for pitch and modulation
control that provide a total hands-on performance. ODYSSEY is the ideal tone-making machine for
creating sounds that run the gamut – from mild to wild!

Unleash Your Imagination

When it comes to not just pushing envelopes but creating them, ODYSSEY gives your imagination its
voice – and it’s so very aordable. When modern performance calls for classic analog sound – it calls
for the Behringer ODYSSEY!

Visit your dealer to experience the stunning ODYSSEY, or get yours online today. MUSIC never felt
this good!

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ODYSSEY

Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX

You Are Covered

We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our own

Music Tribe factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production workows and quality

assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result, we have
one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we condently back it up with a generous

Warranty program.

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Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX

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Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX

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ODYSSEY

Analog Synthesizer with 37 Full-Size Keys,
Dual VCOs, 3-Way Multi-Mode VCFs,
32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Klark Teknik FX

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