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.

33 VISITOR COMMENTS

zarn zarney

January 29, 2012 @ 5:16 pm

My 2313 AXXE, serial# in the 1100's has a (factory) upgrade or other modification. On the left side pf the case by the oct. switch there is a raised black rectangular box labeled PCC. It acts similar to a pitch wheel. The box has a white rubber "plasma style" switch. When depressed it changes the pitch and can make the sound warble a touch. It also has a three position switch and sharp and flat etchings above the switch. I have never seen another like it. Anyone have a clue if this was OEM or ? And… if it detracts or added to the value and mystic of the synth?

James Diamond

December 22, 2011 @ 6:24 am

The Axxe is an extremely versatile little synth. Of course it is not as fat sounding as the Odyssey but, with only 1 osc it is still fatter than anything with DCO's or digital hybrids. It takes some time and a good ear to program this baby. Once you really get the hang of it you'll love it forever. If you want a good synth and have problems programming then try the Arp Solus which is between the Axxe and the Odyssey. The Arp sound was and still is sweet.

youknowjuno

December 14, 2011 @ 3:38 pm

Nick is right. Having owned one of these and an Ody, the Ody blows it away. But it should do for the price and spec differential. Btw if you can't find one of these but do come across an Octave Kitten, get the Kitty 'cos it sounds suspiciously similar;-)

Richard

December 6, 2011 @ 9:39 am

What an amazing little synth. I've owned plenty of polysynths and a couple of monosynths but nothing as evocative and expressive as this Axxe.

I just bought one with only the triangle wave working, but a bit of reverb and compression and a lot of tweaking and it sounds like a CS80 brass sound.

I'm getting it serviced to fix the Square wave and then i'll be in business.

The price needs updating $300 is a joke...you would be lucky to find one for less than $1000.

Mine was bought damaged for £450, but in the UK a fully functional is worth £650 upwards...same on the continent.

ron

October 22, 2011 @ 8:02 pm

If you get the chance try and pick up the earlier model 2810 with the thicker wooden sides. The filter is totally stolen directly from MOOG...and it sounds FAT! The one pictured about was the 2nd version, which is also very nice but with a different sounding filter. MOOG caught up with ARP and forced them to change the 2810 filter.

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