good point, you can indeed use the 2600’s lag processor to do portamento.
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main arp for the theme on the two voice, too. Always cheered me up 
When I saw SURVIVE live they were using a pair of the KARPs. Pretty glowing endorsement really.
I actually didn’t know which Arp was used in close encounters so thanks, I just knew that an Arp was used.
I’m seeing “Contact for Information” Maybe they’re just getting their product page in order. Not that I’m going for this beaut anyway. I still think if I were to go all-out on a big synth buy, it’d be an OB-6.
A 2600 mini does not seem far-fetched, and that could be interesting.
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it was 100% in order all morning, complete with all official photos and marketing copy, a video, and pre-order/financing links. it’s clearly sold out there. not saying they wouldn’t try to get you one if you inquired though…
edit: just saw on GS that Sweetwater is getting 100 of them and they sold out yesterday, before the pre-order went live. those on that pre-order are on a waiting list. allegedly.
I always wondered if they went to the KARP once the FS was released. they used 2-3 original Odyssey’s for years before the KARP existed. it should be more reliable, so I know which I’d choose for touring.
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That’s for sure. I’ve had four original Odysseys (still have two) and I don’t like carrying them to the next room, never mind out on the road. That was admittedly one of the nicest things about the new 2600 - the security of knowing that the internal wire bundles weren’t about to crumble into dust. That, and the buttery-smooth faders. 
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yeah I was wondering wtf the jelly belly cats were all about… 
yep those are KARP’s. USB port is a dead giveaway.
awesome pics. hope to see them someday!
dead cat, my wifes Jelly bean preferences (FFS) and my guitar! ha. christ, you’d think I was an old man. Blame the iphone 11s hyper sensitive screen!
well, if you want to repair it yourself in future it matters. Soundwise I agree with you.
Love the 1/3 inverse colour keyboard
I have no space for new synths (and can’t jsutify the cost) so won’t be getting a 2600, but kudos to Korg, seem to be knocking it out of the park at the moment
To those who know modular (I don’t): how much modular could one buy for the price of the 2600 reissue? A good amount, or barely scratch the surface?
Have a look at modulargrid.net It will give you a cost.
Oddly enough I was messing with the idea of a “Modular 2600/1601” type box. This set totals out to just over $1000usd plus a case. Was going to go with the make noise 104hp.https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/1069751
Can’t decide if I should wait to see if they do a lite version 2600 or just build this modular box…
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Now I am only waiting for a european shop with stock to order it.
you can also repair SMD by hand. I have done a few smd projects. If you do it right it actually does less potential damage to a pcb.
Damn sweet!
Well done Korg
If you diy a full system. Premade a 104hp skiff with some rather good modules. 104hp tends to be around 2k or so if it is rather dense functionality (generalising) .
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Speak to KMR. Tom has some on order.
How many does a limited run entail? Are we talking just a few hundred? If so this could be a great investment.