ARP ODYSSEY
Panel description and functions
Front panel (Noise type, Controller section)
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b
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d
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g
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a . NOISE GENERATOR switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [WHITE, PINK]
Selects white noise or pink noise.
b . PORTAMENTO slider (black) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[MIN...MAX]
Specifies how the portamento effect is applied (the time over which the pitch
change occurs).
If the slider is in the "MIN" position, no portamento effect is applied. As you
move the slider toward the "MAX" position, the pitch change occurs over a
longer time.
If an optional (separately sold) pedal switch is connected to the PORTAMENTO
FOOTSWITCH jack, it can be used to turn portamento on/off.
c . MODE switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[ON, OFF]
Selects whether portamento is enabled when you use the TRANSPOSE lever. Use
a fine‐tipped pen or similar object to press this switch.
d . TRANSPOSE lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[2 OCTAVES UP, 0, 2 OCTAVES DOWN]
Switches the range of pitches assigned to the keyboard in steps of two octaves.
e . PROPORTIONAL PITCH CONTROL - Pad
The pitch is lowered according to how strongly you press the pad.
f . PROPORTIONAL PITCH CONTROL -
Vibrato is applied according to how strongly you press the pad.
g . PROPORTIONAL PITCH CONTROL - Pad
The pitch is raised according to how strongly you press the pad.
Pad