Vintage Synth Explorer

ARP • Axxe

The Axxe is basically a single VCO monophonic version of the popular Odyssey. The Axxe has a thinner sound than the Odyssey, but it is still angular and powerful. It's a very 'budget' type synth with limited potential. Not at all a very exciting synth that offers little more than cheap access to that ARP-like sound. Unfortunately it has no form of memory storage or external MIDI control. It came with a 155 page text book, overlay sheets, interface charts and a book of 50 patches.

There was an older version produced, too, which looks like the Odyssey II (aka 2810) with a black face. The Axxe has been used by 808 state, Jude Allen, Adrian Chase, Rick Davis, Baby Ford, Pascal Gabriel, Herbie Hancock, Paddy Kingsland (BBC Radiophonic Workshop), Howard Leese (Heart) and Eat Static.

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David

Posted 47 days ago

My first synth. Purchased 1978? Long gone, but a great little machine. The sounds are creamy and thick, no doubt. This reviewer doesn't seem to get it.

Youknowjuno

Posted 124 days ago

This synth is all over Depeche Mode's latest album.

arpman

Posted 164 days ago

Wow, this review needs a BIG update! I have a mk1 Axxe, and I bought it in excellent condition! All the slider caps are original! I have to say, this machine is a total BEAST! I ran it through a script logo MXR Phase 90, added a little delay, and it sounded AMAZING! Even without effects, this synth still sounds great! I recommend adding some reverb for an awesome sound!

gulley jimson

Posted 279 days ago

...and don't forget peter frampton. it was featured heavily on his '77 album, "i'm in you" great record btw.

program17

Posted 371 days ago

This is one of the best under rated synths EVER,,there are to differnt sound between the black and gold one,and the red and black one..The black and gold one sound like MOOG,because of the filters,and the other one sound like ARp..There both GREAAAAAAtt
tony cromie

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