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Behringer Odyssey Analog Synthesizer

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Behringer Odyssey Analog Synthesizer
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37-key Duophonic Analog Synthesizer with Dual VCOs, 3-way Multi-Mode VCF, 32-Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator, and Klark Teknik FX

Behringer's über-affordable homage to the legendary 1970s ARP Odyssey gives you all the classic features — plus state-of-the-art modern updates. Like the original, the Behringer Odyssey is a dual-VCO duophonic analog synthesizer with 37 full-sized, semi-weighted keys. But Behringer has brought the Odyssey into the 21st century by adding an arpeggiator, a 32-step sequencer with onboard storage, and world-class Klark Teknik digital effects that include reverb, chorus, flanging, delay, pitch shifting, and multi-effects. Back in the day, the Odyssey was a formidable synth with an immensely fat, aggressive sound that cut through raucous guitars like a hot knife through butter. Boasting a pure analog signal path with authentic VCO, VCF, and VCA designs from the ’70s, this new incarnation nails the circuitry, sound, and feel of the original. Factor in its updated feature set, and the Behringer Odyssey makes it easier than ever to whip up killer patches on the fly.

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December 18, 2023

Better than the Korg FS

By Kitchell B. from Minneapolis, MN

I have mixed feelings about Behringer, but credit where it's due. I just built the Korg Odyssey FS to compare, and I honestly think the Behringer is better build quality (at a third of the price). I realize the internal components are different, but was shocked how poor the Korg's quality was. I've played Casios with nicer keybeds. The metal chassis and added sequencer on the Behringer is much appreciated. I wish someone other than Korg would have acquired Arp:( For now, I would argue this is the best Odyssey you can buy.

I think this is a slam dunk for Behringer. Up there with the Pro-1 in terms of their best releases to date.

January 12, 2023

I Play Guitar

By Daniel B. from pagosa springs, colorado
Music Background: professional performing musician

I am gigging guitar/harmonica/solo vocals person who plays by ear, and any sort of musical instrument gets my


I have been playing solo "eclectic rock 'n' roll" gigs for three decades; singing, playing harmonica, and playing plugged in acoustic guitars. When I first started gigging, I didn't even know the names of the notes on my fret board, but playing by ear, I certainly knew where they all lived. I learned things along the way, made extra cash playing, and bought more guitars and amps to suit my style. And I bought an Arturia Mini Brute and loved it, but felt hampered by its complexity and also by my dependency on the plastic card templates to get prescribed sounds, the only way I could use it. Last Christmas I saw the Behringer Odyssey discounted by Sweetwater and noticed all those illuminated sliders, meaning that I could now look at the board and get a fair visual of what was going on sound-wise.


And later Matt Brooks of Sweetwater explained to me just how to hook the Odyssey to my Loud Box Artist amp after I'd used only headphones for a couple of weeks, and the Odyssey started talking to me. I have barely scratched the surface of its capabilities, barely got my feet wet, but I can turn it on, order up "Rolling Stones" on Alexa, and make my Odyssey sing along with Mick for hours at a time. And it amazes me. And it shows me many new avenues for hearing and feeling what the boys are doing, and it gives me insight as to how I can increase the musicality of the songs I perform at my guitar gigs. It's a teacher deluxe.

With all of the tech talk going on in the other reviews, I feel somewhat like a llama amongst thoroughbreds, and I highly respect and admire the wisdom and experience of these seasoned synth players. But in my own way, the Odyssey is a thing that truly speaks to me in a language in which I am fluent, and it is enhancing my live show guitar gig thing. Playing it and exploring new areas of familiar music with it is a trip and a half.

If synthesizers and keyboards aren't necessarily your bag, but you can play by ear, this Odyssey is probably a thing that you would come to love. I know the Behringer mode of operation and am thankful that they have made excellent products quite affordable to old hippies such as I am. I used their V-amp as well as their V-Amp oriented half stack for years and never had a problem, except it's hard to get a half stack into the back seat of an old Crown Victoria gig car, but it can be done. Thank you Behringer, thank you Sweetwater, and a special thank you to Matt Brooks, sales engineer and excellent communicator.

Daniel B---near a small Colorado mountain town

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December 27, 2022

Behringer odyssey

By Sweetwater Customer

Love it. I used to have the arp axxe. I am enjoying this very much.

December 7, 2022

Always wanted an Odyssey - this is so much more!

By Malachi G. from Virginia Beach, VA
Music Background: Neoclassical/Metal Guitar, Synth

I've wanted an Odyssey since 1978 or so - Finally got one! So much more than just an Odyssey - built in effects and MIDI make this a no-brainer. You'll use this one over and over again! VERY easy to use - and yes, you can play Frankenstein with it! Get one of these and a Poly D and you're set for serious synth jams! Don't wait - buy it now!

November 16, 2022

Massive Mono*

By John H. from Pennsylvania
Music Background: Musician, composer, and hobbyist.

* I know this is marketed as duophonic and like the Poly D, I'm going to ignore that and call it merely a rarely-used bonus.

Let me start by saying this synth is massive, in more ways than one. If you are going to use a keyboard stand, make sure it is sturdy. I was impressed by its arsenal of sliders and switches, all of which go to creating fantastic and unique sounds in less than a minute. That being said, this might not be a good choice for a beginner, but wow - the payoff would be huge if you stuck it out and learned this synth.

The layout is slightly unconventional (in my opinion) for what I'm used to on a monosynth, but controls are not hard to find (always glance over the manual, it's short) and the reward for tweaking is high. Just when you think you learned everything about this instrument, there's the effects unit that will transport you to the heyday when this synth populated the airwaves.

Compared to the Poly D, this synth sounds sweeter, sometimes a little more fun to ride, maybe wistful - perhaps because it teleports you to the days of Styx, Kansas and other Pop-Prog groups. If it's a fat-sounding monosynth you're looking for, you can't go wrong with the Poly D's 4 oscillators. But if you want a solo instrument that would mesh with nearly any genre, give the Odyssey a whirl.

While I am aware of the much-touted and revered 2600 being available, I would counter by saying you can get much of the same sound without having to bring a tackle box of patch cords out just to play a tune. In fact, many bands would choose the Odyssey to replace the 2600 while on the road, as it had a similar sound and could be transported more easily.

There are NO PRESETS or MEMORY on this device. Get used to it, it's the nature of the beast. But I'll bet my next paycheck - once you learn this instrument, you be able to create patches on the fly. Once I learned the flow of sound and how to get this piece of art to "make noise", I was playing songs by my favorite artists, back to back, in literal seconds.

What about sound design, for the musically intrepid? Look no further. It's really that simple. With the Minimoog's sound being so ubiquitous, the Odyssey carries a freshness from decades past to the distant future. Simply put the sound is still new to many ears. But that's not all, the control over design is just plain unparalleled in a synth of this period. While it does not boast a Mod Matrix (how on earth could it?), it is easy to produce tones with lush, swirly movement in minutes.

I want to thank Charles Cummings, my sales engineer for guiding me in this and all my previous purchases. He's another reason I'll always chooses Sweetwater over any other sales venue for my musical needs.

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July 27, 2022

This thing is a beast!

By TieDyeEric from The Wilds Of Iowa
Music Background: tiedyeeric.com

First of all you don't get how big it is until you pull it out of the box. I had to rearrange my synth rig to get it to to fit in. But, it has sliders rather than knobs, which are much easier to deal with (at least for me) so it needs the extra space. And it's heavy. It feels like it is well built.

You turn it on and all the sliders light up, it will be so easy to work on a dark stage with this.

With my other recent synth acquisitions, I had been dealing mostly with preset sounds, and slightly altering them here and there. It had been a long time since I had programmed an analog synth.

My first session I mostly dialed in stuff I found on the internet. It was my second session where everything really clicked. It's so logically laid out, basics to color, left to right. I dialed in a sound that I had found that was halfway interesting, and then started to alter it, changing wave forms, whatever, and it all started to open up for me.

It sounds amazing, from bell like chimes to serious snarl. The bass sounds can make things shake off of tables.

If you want a classic, analog synth, this is a perfect choice. Except for the added effects section (which I have only toyed with a bit, bit it looks simple enough) this is an old Arp Odyssey. The sounds are so close.

I already have a half dozen sounds notated, I have started writing with it. I love this synth.

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June 15, 2022

Modern Day Odyssey

By Steve C. from Milwaukee, WI

I've owned 3 different versions of the original 70's era Arp Odysseys in my life. Although this does not sound exactly the same, how could it with modern components. But it is close and way better built then the original. This new Behringer model is a blast to play, very expressive and excellent sound quality!

April 23, 2022

A MIDI guitar player and longtime synthesist's perspective.

By THOMAS O. from BROOKLYN, NY

My Sweetwater rep Parker Denny called me to thank me for this order (a much appreciated gesture) and I asked him right away if he thought it weird that a customer who in the past had only bought guitar oriented stuff was buying a keyboard synth. Here is what I regaled him with and much more. In 1979 I bought an ARP AVATAR guitar synth and had the custom pickup attached to a Gibson SG. The tracking was atrocious! Luckily, I am a player who was quite disciplined at picking every note relatively precisely so I adapted to the tracking limitations and had great fun learning how to program an old style analog synth.I recorded many tracks during that period, though I never took it out on a gig. Glitches made an especially obnoxious noise and I made many recordings where I got around these limitations. By the mid 80's there were other options:IVL Ptichrider, Ibanez Guitar+MIDI interface and my favorite, the Casio MG-510 Guitar with direct MIDI interface, the only problem with this being the choice between a wall wart adapter or 4 AA batteries.The guitar itself was actually a fine instrument and I used it on gigs as a guitar many times.Tracking on all of these was an improvement over the AVATAR. (I had skipped the Roland GR300 synths because they really didn't have that much sonic flexibility though I loved what Robert Fripp, Andy Summers, Adrian Belew and others had accomplished with them). I got a Roland GR09 in 1994 and put the pickup on my trusty G&L F100 and yes, the tracking was excellent and the presets were fun if a little showy and not really useful or flexible.They were just meant to demonstrate the possibilities of the system. There were not a lot of options for editing parameters. Sometime after I acquired a Roland GI-10 interface which could connect my guitar directly to a synth or a sequencer. This was more like it! Fast forward to the present day and I see the info for the Behringer Odyssey synth. It has MIDI connections! I can connect my guitar to it AND have keyboard access! Built in effects plus a sequencer/arpeggiator? Count me in! I took delivery 2 days ago and have been having a blast relearning (and learning things I didn't know) analog synth programming. If you are a MIDI guitarist, be forewarned: the tracking is WAAAY better than I experienced with my old AVATAR but still requires a good deal of precision. Incidentally, if you have a GR equipped guitar, you can get the very cool hex fuzz sound I loved with the AVATAR if you can find a Boss GR-D, though I think it is discontinued. In my old days I wished I could have had a keyboard to enter information more accurately. Now I do. This is a great unit. Have fun if you get it! Highly recommended!

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April 9, 2022

Thick and juicy analog goodness

By Michael G. from Los Angeles, Ca
Music Background: Studio Owner/Producer

I played an original ARP Odyssey in the late 70's. It was my first experience with a synth and as a child it seems like magic. So maybe the nostalgia of my youth is in play here but there is something so satisfying with playing the Behringer Odyssey now that is hard to explain. First off it is built tough and behaves as you expect it to but the fun factor is worth the price alone. I own all the likely suspects of ITB synth recreations and I will just say, there is just something about feeling a fader with your fingers. The other thing I never used to think about is the physical connection of the synth running through a great preamp gives it dimension. The benefit of now is you have endless resources to learn the ins and outs of the Odyssey.

In short, the Behringer Odyssey is a lot of synth for the money and instant 70's vibe.

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December 30, 2021

Wanted an Odessey since I was 16

By Scott M. from Phoenix, AZ

I used to demo this beast when for a local music store. I did not work there but no one there had any clue how to use it so they would let me show it to people who could afford one. No way could I buy one. I felt lucky to have my used Farfisa 345 and my Mark V fender rhodes but would have killed for an odessy. This version is better than the orginal while true to it's roots.

October 12, 2021

Killer unit. Have had some issues though.

By Adam
Music Background: Composer Producer Artist

First off, I really like this unit. Its a great one to get on the floor and with some guitar pedals and just create sounds. I was having a blast every time I turned it on. Midi worked great with pro tools. This was going to be a go-to synth for me. But then… suddenly the output just stopped uh… putting out.

Sweetwater is a peach and replaced the unit for me. That one ran swimmingly but I hadnt tested the midi until one day I went to have Pro Tools tell it what to do, ya know? For a track I was working on. And THAT one did not take instructions well for some reason. Kept locking up the DAW. I returned that one and thought… maybe I will just wait and get another one later. Hopefully there is a firmware update or something that makes the future brighter. I do plan to get another eventually.

Other than that bad luck, the only issue I have with the unit is the keybed. The keys are paperweight. I would like a little resistance. It is fast to play that way though and I did start getting used to it.

I wouldnt want to discourage anyone from buying one of these though. Id say just test everything thoroughly and know that Sweetwater will have your back. Behringer is also a lot more reliable than what they were.

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October 4, 2021

Classic and New Sounds

By Nick from Pennsylvania

Say what you will, but I for one love that Behringer has been making these classic synth clones available again, as it gives someone like me the chance to own something as close to the original as you can get without having to spend thousands of dollars. There's a small learning curve with this Odyssey but no more than you'd have with another new synth. The sequencer is powerful and I'm still learning how to take full advantage of it, there's a lot of hidden tricks it's capable of doing. This Odyssey can achieve those classic vintage warm synth sounds, cold echoey plucks, or go into cosmic noise territory just as easily. The on-board effects are actually better than I anticipated, too! Whatever style of music you're creating, you can find a place for this synth in your set up. Sweetwater shipped this fast and safe as always. Now, only one problem remains: Behringer 2600, or the Poly D next???

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July 16, 2021

I've waited since I was 15 for this thing....

By Pete from Northern Michigan
Music Background: Full-time professional musician/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/producer/engineer

I used to write to manufacturers for literature when I was a teenager, knowing full well I could never afford what they were selling....Moog and ARP especially. I drooled over their synths and wished for a day....which finally came 35 years later! The build on this thing is exceptional (the keyboard, the chassis, the switches/sliders, everything). But the sound.....MAN! I have yet to put this thing through a PA, but in headphones it's amazing. The super-fatness is just delicious. I've actually conned my wife into letting me keep it on a bureau in the living room (instead of my basement studio with all my other stuff), so I can turn it on and leave it on during the day, and tweak whenever I walk by. I've gotten my analog programming chops somewhat back, but there's SO much this thing will do. The modulation possibilities are nearly endless, and the new KT effects and the sequencer are a super bonus, even though they weren't on the original. Who cares!!!? It sounds A-MAZE-ING. I'm a teenager again, thanks to this thing...and my wife laughs out loud every time I finish a tweaking session, take my headphones off and say, "I LOVE this thing!!!". I do. Love, love, love. HIGHLY recommended for analog synth buffs who don't want presets and wanna tweak to their heart's desire. It will reward you. Every. Time.

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May 19, 2021

Classic Analog sound

By BenH
Music Background: Analog enthusiast and musician

I received my Odyssey a couple of weeks ago, and am loving it. I had always used Mini Moog Model D's back in the day, but had always wanted to have an Odyssey as well. The approach is different from the Moog, but the sound is awesome. The build quality is very good, and the new ones with the coloured LEDs on the faders add a nice touch. The sequencer is a bit "meh", and not very user friendly, but the built in effects are usable. For the price Behringer have done a great job, but bear in mind that this is a mono/duo analog synth with no presets.

TIP: The Odyssey by default will allow you to play 2 notes on the keyboard, so you have to adjust your playing style to accommodate this. You can make the instrument properly monophonic with low note priority by simply connecting a patch cable between CV in and CV out. The MIDI implementation is very limited - you cannot use CC1 (Modwheel) to add modulation from an external MIDI keyboard, or DAW. This seems to be a bug that could be fixed by a firmware update. Behringer is aware of this.

All in all this is a very faithful clone of the original ARP, capable of dynamic repeating sequences, fat basses and leads. I Love it.

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February 1, 2021

Feels like old times

By Joe from Phoenix

I had an original Odyssey mk II in the 70s. This brought back such great memories and the sounds are LUSH. Even something like "Chameleon" sounds so much better when that bass sound is right. Personally I like the colored LED sliders much better than the monochrome and lots better than the rubber booties on the original. I tend to work in low-lighting and seeing which slider you want - because of the colored LEDs, is great. It does remind me of all the good and bad of synths of that era - the sound, ermagerd, the sound is the good part (especially the filters), but no presets, none, nada. Find the patch template online and get used to keeping a notebook.

This synth is a great way to understand subtractive synthesis. It's all right there with nothing to obscure what's happening. That means that, after a while, you get used to dialing in patches quickly and adjusting the sounds while you're playing. Even modern synths use subtractive synthesis, but it's easy to get led astray by the great presets. That's leaving half of the synth in the dark. With the Odyssey, you MUST program every patch. Nothing beats inertia like need. Get an Odyssey and find out what you've been missing with your other synths.

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January 24, 2021

Behringer Odyssey

By Robert from Tucson, AZ
Music Background: Once a pro now just a fellow reminiscing.

I am an old guy. I remember these things and more from the seventies.

These can be very intimidating but with youtube and for me books. You can be making sounds quickity quick.

I always loved the analog sounds of the 70s and this allows me so many of them.

It is built very solid and robust.

Do not be afraid to use your out board and pedal effects. The built ins are nice but these old annys were meant to be experimented with.

If you want a sound of the vintage in a beautiful newer package.
Behringer is on their A game.

Sliders and switches feel tough enough the keybed?
It will do the job just fine.

I like the size of the keys as my sausage fingers can get around even up high between the black keys with ease and alacrity.

Yeah it is a joy.

The led's are sun bright but the knob on the back is a much appreciated lion tamer.

Overall for the build and the low cost this is a fantastic deal for experienced and newby's alike.

Get on the net for patches to get you started and your adventure begins.

Happy Synthing Y'all

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January 7, 2021

Behringer Odyssey--WOW!!!

By Jon R. from Dallas, Texas
Music Background: Run-of-the-mill musician

What an awesome version of a classic synth, true to the original, and then some! I love the color-coded LED sliders, the arpeggiator/sequencer (which transposes per key played like the Korg Monologue), portamento with paperclip mode hole (like the original), and a very pristine effects engine by Klark Teknik. At one-third of the price of the original full-size ARP Odyssey, this is definitely a great deal. I was expecting it to be at least a grand. Now, I can't wait to get my hands on the Behringer 2600!

December 19, 2020

Wow, Behringer has done it again! Great synth!

By MrMadd
Music Background: Studio musician 40 years.

I say "done it again" as this is the second Behringer synth product I have purchased recently. The Poly D is also good one. This version of the Arp odyssey is a good one. I love the led lit sliders.
This Odyssey sounds as good as the original, and even better with the onboard effects unit. The arp/sequencer adds another dimension to this classic style synthesizer.
Very well built. A little heavy in weight, but it all seems worth it when you hear the tones it produces.
Used this for some studio recordings recently and I am delighted with the tone and synth sounds. One thing to mention, the tuning seems very stable. I had an original Arp Odyssey in the 1970s. It was not the easiest to keep in tune.
5 stars all the way for this Behringer product.
Can't wait to see what Behringer vomes up with next!

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November 14, 2020

ARP or not ARP, yowie wowie

By Steve H.
Music Background: Studio musician 40 years.

Yes, this version of the Odyssey is awesome. Sounds great. It seems everything in the original ARP has been included with this synth, and more. Way back when 1974 I had an original ARP Odyssey that my best friend spilled red wine into. It still worked after that.
This one will not get that treatment.
I am completely amazed with the Behringer version. First up, it stays in tune very well. Even from session to session I did not have to re tune it. The VCOs sound full and fat and very analog as they are supposed to be.
All the filter and ADSR and SH features are exact to the original. Nice job Behringer.
Built like a tank, seems even more soild than the original.

But the extras......
The sequencer is something never on the original. Great to have. That would have been an exrta box with wires to connect back in the day, not cheap or very good funtioning. On this one it works great.
The effects onboard is a great addition. My original was always plugged into some kind of effect unit. Behringer made that noise causing step part of the unit. Nice quiet effects onboard.
The leds that light up are over the top. Love it!
Nice job overall, great sound and lots of fun to revisit the past. I used it to record a few new music tracks and found many great sounds from bass to lead synth.
Nice with a touch senitive keyboard and easy to connect a midi device and audio input for even more fun.
5 Stars all the way.
Really glad I bought this one.

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September 23, 2020

Back to the 70’s

By Barry C. from NJ
Music Background: Playing keyboards In rock and jazz bands from the 70s.

Bravo to Behringer for recreating this important analog synth at an affordable price. Learned synth on the ARP 2600 at the music lab in college. As the Odyssey was created to be a portable ARP for gigging, this is most satisfying until I can get my hands on a new 2600. The sound is clean and full. The filters are bright. Ring modulator is hard to find on any synth at this price point. The unit is solid and beautiful with the multicolored LED sliders. Quite a refreshing pleasure to play a synth without presets. The linear array of sliders makes it more intuitive to read to settings to predict the sound. Lots of fun. Highly recommended.

August 11, 2020

Excellent version of the Arp Odyssey

By TPorett from Ardmore, PA
Music Background: Multimedia production

It is built like a tank so although heavy it seems to be road ready and stay in good shape. It is a pleasure to use with a few extras like some processing (in mono of course) but useful. It has a sequencer as well as an arpeggiator that are welcome additions. Another feature is the ability to connect a controller such as an Arturia Keystep without having to route through a DAW such as Ableton Live. It's competitor, the Korg version cannot be triggered without using an intermediating DAW or using a full featured synthesizer i.e. a Moog Sub 37's midi out. Behringer has done a superb job in re-creating this synth!

August 9, 2020

Just get it if you’re in the Market for one

By CesarQ from Redondo Beach, CA
Music Background: Independent Artist

10 Reasons to get it now:

1. Quality metal build
2. Returned the plastic built Novation BassStation 2 for this. Best decision I've made with Sweetwater. ($140 difference)
3. Modulation Options are better than most in the market & for the price
4. Insanely powerful. Very very PHat
5. It's like having 3 synths
6. Keybed is solid
7. Beautiful led display, looks awesome in the dark (brightness knob in the back)
8. Takes a couple sessions to get the hang of it
9. So much fun time will fly
10. If you think something's wrong with it is most likely USER ERROR. Google before you call the SweetFam

The only bone will be the arp/seq sync functionality is a bit tough to work with. Known complaint but firmware update will fix that.

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July 16, 2020

Awesome Take on this Classic Synth

By Futuristic C. from Florida
Music Background: Music Producer | Film Composer | Artist

I love everything about my Odyssey. The learning curve was semi steep because it really is a unique synth. Took a while to understand where the sound comes from and how to control it. The steps on the faders are micro and very sensitive. No presets And you have to tune it, which is just what you deal with with analog synths. I was able to temp sync to my Minilogue pretty close without patching the two together. The tone is beefy and high quality. Unit is Built like a tank. I'm not necessarily blown away by the on board effects, but they're decent. I opt for outboard effects whether pedals or plugins so I can have more control over them.

June 9, 2020

I love my special ODY

By Mark C. from CA
Music Background: I'm from 2 Signal 2

This Behringer Ody is a special one. Metal case, fx that useful, sequencer/arp and it's fattttt.

I feel this synth is so versatile, it's like having 3 synths really. So many combo's twisting those sliders you get some really bizarre, nice, angry sounds.

May 27, 2020

The perfect 'first' analog synthesizer.

By Brandon C. from Columbus, OH

I've been producing music for the past few years but having started on instruments in high school and getting into synthesis I wanted an analog synthesizer. My first choice was the Korg MS20 Mini but eventually settled on the Odyssey due to the built in effects and I couldn't be happier. Not only is it a blast to play, the LEDs make it look awesome and the larger size feels like a proper instrument.

May 24, 2020

amazing replica

By Sweetwater Customer
Music Background: Music Enthusiast

I've been playing with my odyssey for a few weeks now, amd this this is just fantastic. My only complaint is that the tempo slider is super touchy and hard to get synced up. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this product over the "other" odyssey replica, the added effects really gives this one an edge.

May 21, 2020

Mind blown

By tim b. from Lafayette, Colorado

This was my first analog synth purchase, and it's a great introduction to synthesis. With 30 minutes I was making some think sounds and communicating with ET's. Sounds really think on my 8 track too! Already ordered 2 additional behringer synth modules.

May 19, 2020

Baaayyssssss!

By R M. from Kingston
Music Background: Classical?

THE bass synth. This one, the original ARP one, or the Korg Odyssey for bass. Accept no substitutes.

May 7, 2020

The absolute best modern version of the ARP Odyssey!

By Pete M. from Washington
Music Background: Mixer / Producer / Remixer / Composer

What do Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, and the Gap Band's Ronnie Wilson have in common? They all made created iconic sounds on their hit records with different revisions of the original ARP Odyssey and the Behringer's Odyssey has the filters from all three, did I mention how beautiful this Odyssey sounds? Listen, that "other Odyssey" is cool and all, but this is the Odyssey you really want! Did I mention the awesome Klarke Technik effects? Not only does this sound great, but it was built to last. Behringer did a great job!

April 6, 2020

No adequate words to describe how WONDERFUL this is!!!

By Cedric from Asheville, North Carolina
Music Background: Non-formally musically trained electronic music synthesizer hobbies. I "play" mainly "by ear"!!!

Until 2014 I "had" an original ARP Odyssey (Black and Orange with the PPC pads). I had to sell it unfortunately. But then about 4 years ago I was able to purchase a KORG ARP Odyssey and I loved it! And then about two weeks ago I saw the discounted price for the Behringer Odyssey at Sweetwatwr and could no longer RESIST... so I bought one! I have ALWAYS loved the ARL Odyssey. In my humble opinion the Odyssey is the "perfect" complimentary analog synthesizer to the "hallowed" and "revered" Minimoog synthesizer! I also have a Behringer "Model D" (minimoog "clone" synthesizer) that I also purchased from Sweetwater. NOW (via MIDI) I can run the Behringer "Model D" THROUGH the Behringer Odyssey in order to get the BEST of BOTH analog synth worlds! Imagine the PHATNESS of combining the oscillators capablitiies of Moog with that of ARP!!!

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April 5, 2020

I’m in Love

By Keith R. from New Orleans
Music Background: Musician/Singer/Songwriter/Engineer

This thing is PHAT! I was worried that the key bed wouldn't be that great, but I was wrong! Feels really nice under the hands. The key travel differs between the white and black keys, but it's still very playable. Believe me, you can't go wrong with this synth.

January 15, 2020

wonderful

By Justin M. from Connecticut

This synth looks and sounds great. Exceptional build quality though the octave switch belongs on a childrens toy! If that part breaks, I won't be happy. Overall a great buy!

December 30, 2019

awesome analog machine

By Larry K. from brecksville OH
Music Background: electronic ambient

Behringer really hit the mark on this one! This synth fully integrates with my eurorack module setup -very happy

December 26, 2019

A classic

By Sweetwater Customer

Annoyingly overwrought wallwart, but a 25 year old dream came to life when I got it set up. Bit of a learning curve at first, but frankly easier than a Minimoog (or Behringer Model D). Sounds *unbelievable*. Using it with Pro-2 and RD-8 with some bugs (Pro-2 has notoriously messed up MIDI seq issues). Not this. Syncs nicely, sounds amazing. Solid build, nice feel to sliders--they're nicely "playable" even! Now onto the Pro-1...

December 17, 2019

Sounds amazing, but...

By MH from San Francisco, CA
Music Background: Multi-instrumentalist, composer.

I love this synth, it's fun to play, and I believe it can run circles around others. In fact, I also have the Behringer Model D, and I barely play that anymore.
My only gripe is that they didn't take the time to fix issues with the arp/sequencer. For one, if you want to sync the arp to an extremely MIDI clock, you're out of luck. Major fail, but I hope they fix that with a firmware update soon. I'm giving it 4 1/2 stars.

November 25, 2019

labor of love

By Mike from St. Louis mo
Music Background: Amature

best behringer clone heavy metal with a soul solid keyboard adult size

November 20, 2019

I have the retro-tingles!

By Bob from BLOOMFIELD, IN
Music Background: playing synths since the early 70's

Over the years I've heard bad things about Behringer. I never know why. Everything I have ever purchased has held up extraordinarily well over the years. Recently, I adore my DeepMind 12 and Neutron. When I knew Behringer was going to release their clone of the Arp Odyssey I reserved one right away and took my chance on the first shipment to Sweetwater.
The moment I opened the box and removed the cover of this hefty metal cased machine I was overwhelmed by Retro-tingles! I was immediately teleported to my teen years hanging out at the local music stores drooling over the Arp Odessey. The updated version seems even more exciting and greatly complements a great designed synth. And even so... it feels like you still have a solidly built real thing sitting in front of you. It's a great aesthetic experience.

So far, I've had no problems with it. Someone on the net had a tracking problem. Mine is perfect.
Someone else complained that all the leds were white. On the model I received all the sliders are color coded leds. It's beautiful to look at and fantastic to play in a dark studio. It is going to look so groovy on stage with our Sci-fi looking synth set-ups and doesn't have that "compact" look that so many clones do.
It has a nice chunky big size. Whoo! They don't make things that feel like this anymore. Thank you Behringer!

The keyboard feels fantastic. The sliders feel great as do the switches. The only wiggly is the Transpose 3 position dial switch. Others have mentioned this as well. But it's no biggie and doesn't effect the machine or it's usefulness.
I wish the power cord were at least twice as long, it's rather short.
If you haven't played or owned an Arp, some of their panel layouts are a bit different than Moog, Sequential Circuits, etc. So this may take some people a little while to get used to. But as in most other synths, it does make sense. If you're a modular synth musician and haven't played an Arp, or you have soft-synth versions you'll understand it within minutes.

If you want patches, look to the internet for the original 1970's manual and Korg version patch book.
But hey... It's a fantastic synth clone based on a fantastic synth but made even better. Who needs patches? Create!

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November 15, 2019

Better than original!

By Sweetwater Customer
Music Background: Pro Keyboards,bands since the 60s

I had one for over 35 years and this not only "Nails It"in every aspect of sound...You Get the extra effects never before available plus lots more extras!
The build quality is also unmatched.
It's a Tank!!...Also much better keybed than ever before!
If you want one of these classics This Is The One!!

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