ARP2600 V by Arturia virtual analog synth plugin interface

ARP2600 V: Virtual Analog Synth by Arturia Free Download

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ARP2600 V is a virtual synthesizer plugin from Arturia that recreates the ARP 2600, a semi-modular analog synth. It runs as VST2, AU, AAX and standalone on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

ARP2600 V models the classic ARP 2600 with its three oscillators, the original 24 dB/octave resonant low-pass filter and the modulation routing that made the instrument famous. Arturia adds features the original lacked, including four modulation generators, a step sequencer, a multimode filter and onboard chorus, delay and reverb. The plugin ships with more than 500 presets, so you can start with sounds from the factory library and then shape your own.

Best for

Analog bass lines
Sequenced arpeggios
Sound effects design
Lead and pad patches
Electro and drum n' bass

Developer: Arturia
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Models all parameters of the original ARP 2600
Three voltage-controlled oscillators with Osc2 to Osc1 sync
24 dB/octave resonant low-pass filter with self-oscillation
ARP2500 multimode filter with LP, HP, BP and Notch
Original ARP Sequencer model 1601
Four tracking generators with real-time LFO creation
Onboard chorus, MIDI-syncable stereo delay and reverb
Polyphony from 2 to 32 voices with unison options

03In depth

Sound Character and Core Architecture

The ARP2600 V keeps the original instrument's core: three voltage-controlled oscillators, Osc2 to Osc1 synchronization, and a 24 dB/octave low-pass filter with self-oscillation. A sample and hold, a ring modulator, a noise generator and ADSR and AR envelope followers round out the signal path.

Arturia's TAE analog modeling is used to reproduce the oscillators and filters. The developer says this recreates the characteristics of the original analog circuits, including the original grey face filter.

Workflow, Sequencing and Modulation

Four tracking generators support real-time interactive LFO creation, and the step sequencer models the original ARP Sequencer 1601. The LFO can sync to the host tempo, which helps with rhythmic bass and arpeggio patches.

Voltage processors can act as inverters, mixers or lag processors. The ARP2500 multimode filter adds low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch settings at 12 dB/octave. The instrument is polyphonic from 2 to 32 voices with unison options.

Who It Is For

The ARP2600 V suits producers who want the sound and routing of a vintage semi-modular synth inside a DAW. Its presets cover a wide range of styles, and its sequencer and modulation tools make it useful for bass, lead and sound design work.

The plugin is also included in the V Collection 5 bundle, which Arturia says can be used as DAW plugins in the studio or standalone at gigs.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Arturia
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does ARP2600 V support?

ARP2600 V is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run ARP2600 V?

On Mac you need macOS 10.13 or later, 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz or Apple Silicon, 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. On Windows you need Windows 10 64-bit or later with similar specs. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.