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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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Youknowjuno

Posted 9 days ago

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

Donpepperoni

Posted 31 days ago

I reckon the writer was trying to get his hands on one of these. Must've thought to himself "this'll get the price down on ebay".

Well Mr, this is a really nice little synth. The filters on it are really creamy and it's a good, simple little analogue machine. In addition to the sound demo above, it's great for weird little lazer noses and percussion.

arpman

Posted 48 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!

Marcus

Posted 52 days ago

...and dont forget dildo hampton I'm In You Anus great record bottom feeder - you need a serious update. Alan R Perlfishers

gulley jimson

Posted 163 days ago

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

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