Behringer Odyssey Reviews

Sounds really good

I was surprised how good it sounds, a really warm and bright sound from this synthesizer. The added effects and sequencer are also a big bonus. The synth is heavy, since it's the first ''full metal'' Odyssey. Great purchase.

Great Sound Machine, with issues

Very good clone of the Arp with the addition of some very good effects, a very versatile sequencer, and an arpeggiater, none of which were available on the original from the 70's. The keyboard is not very good...Behringer states it is a semi-weighted keyboard, but it really isn't. It's a simple plastic, spring keyboard with very little resistance. As it is/was a performance instrument, that's an issue. I hate the keyboard and told Behringer they need to stop advertising that it's semi-weighted. The oscillators are good, perhaps typical Arp, but the filters seem shallow. A problem exists with the HPF, also noted by other reviewers, with a relatively large notch that's missing in the upper register. You'll hear a definite gap . And mine is very scratchy - and a judicious use of contact spray did not resolve the problem...There's a lot of noise from the fader in the upper regions, which, once again, limits performance applications. But, as a sound module, it is capable of creating some wicked sounds, and in many ways much more versatile than the Mini Moog that it challenged back in the day. It had/has sample and hold, and a ring modulator, neither of which the Model D had, which gives it more sound creating advantages. The Arps have a unique sound, totally different from the Moogs, and if that is what you're looking for, then this might be the thing. I have to say, for the money, it's a pretty amazing instrument. They have changed a lot very quickly. I got one with the multi-colorered LEDs, that mirror the colored fader tips of the original. I have heard that the older, late summer 2019 units, with only white LEDs are still shipping. But again, despite some of my negative observations, it's a pretty interesting piece of kit for sound design and experimentation. It will keep you busy for hours if not days and weeks...

It's like a beast!

The synth it's very close to the 70' original Arp for look and sound too Itry it trhoug my Allen & Heat 16 fx mixer what can i only say it's a beast the bass sound it's aggressive fat and big the for lead is obvius great the addictional Beribnger feature are great too!Great Deal!

Odyssey

Very pleased with the Behringer Odyssey.

Ive always wanted an ARP Odyssey & love its tones on many 70s & 80s albums & this version holds up nicely, though its early days yet, only had it a week, but I love it.

I wanted the Korg reissue, because it has ARP screenprinted on it & didnt want the sequencer or effects on this, but I wanted the full size keyboard version & the Korg is rare & 3 times more expensive. So Im happy with this one despite its added effects which I dont like much for my usage except for the 'echo', which is nice .They can be bypassed anyway.. It is an Odyssey & sounds like it

Great sounding and beautiful synth

Build quality is excellent, sliders are soft and beautiful, and the sound is warm, deep, analog.

There are no functions to save your patches, recall patches or presets, it's just you and the sliders, and this connects you more with the instrument. Every sound it makes is a sound you have set up yourself. This makes sound design and playing a true hands-on experience!

It's a great synth. And for the price.... It is incredible.

Fantastic

This sounds so incredible good, it goes so deep, has so much oompf... It's a fantastic synth!