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SYNTHESIZERS · 1978
ARP Quadra
ARP
Manufacturer
ARP
Type
Synthesizers
Production
1978–1981
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Document Library
Manuals
3Service & Technical
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Audio Demos
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Compatible Sound ROMs
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Parts & Components
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Modifications
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Owner Registry
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System Components
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Specifications
- LFO
- Triangle, Square
- Dates
- 1978–1981
- Effects
- 1 (Stereo Phase Shifter)
- Keyboard
- 61-key synth-action with Channel Aftertouch (Lead only)
- Polyphony
- 1 (Bass), 2 (Lead), All (String, Polysynth)
- Attenuator
- Decay (Bass), AR (String), ADSR (Poly), ADSASR (Lead)
- Oscillator
- 4 (2/Lead, 1/Poly+String, 1/Bass)
- Timbrality
- 4
- Manufacturer
- ARP Instruments, Inc.
- Storagememory
- Panel Switch state, Octave, Osc. Interval
- Synthesis type
- AnalogSubtractive
- External control
- CV/Gate
- Left-hand control
- Portamento VCO1, Portamento VCO2