ARP Solus

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The ARP Solus is a light and portable synth that lies somewhere between the Axxe and the Odyssey. The Solus is monophonic with 2 oscillators that include pulse-width-modulation and a digital ring modulator. An FM slider allows for an external sound source to be ring modulated through VCO #1 which gives this synth added function as an analog ring modulator perfect for creating wacky sounds. A great sounding ARP VCF (filter) adds a nice touch. Pitch bending is accomplished using a simple knob. Designed for portability this synth comes packaged in a very nicely built road case. It has been used by Tangerine Dream.

14 Visitor comments
Ajantred
September 25, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
This is the first synthesizer i owned, i got it from my music centre on loan n it was in good shape other than a few buffs and a few key contacts were acting funny, yet it still sounds awesome, its really punchy n you get some really cool sounds out of it this little beast! :)
Arpnutt
December 8, 2008 @ 4:39 am
I've had mine since 1981 as well. What a great little synth! I used to tie it together with my Odyssey for a huge sound. I agree. Fat bass!
Bobby Castaneda
October 31, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
I've owned an Arp Solus since 1981. I love the ring modulator on it and it"s very FAT DEEP bass sounds!
Jeff Archer
October 13, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
I have a Solus and it is a great little synth. The fact that it is built into it's own road case is a bonus. Awesome sound!
 
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  • Specifications
  • Polyphony - Monophonic
  • Oscillators - 2 VCO's (w/ sawtooth and pulse waveforms)
  • LFO - 1 LFO can modulate filter, envelope or pulse width
  • Filter - 4-pole low pass filter with cutoff, resonance & modulation by LFO, ADSR or keyboard
  • VCA - 1 ADSR envelope
  • Keyboard - 37 keys
  • Arpeg/Seq - None
  • Control - CV/GATE OUT
  • Memory - None
  • Effects - None
  • Date Produced - 1980 - 1981
  • Resources & Credits
  • Images from Synrise.

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