ARP Soloist
1970–1971
ARP's early monophonic preset synthesizer (1970–1971), designed to sit atop an organ or electric piano. 18 preset voices via toggle switches with expression controls (growl, wow, brilliance, portamento) and an aftertouch keyboard. Predecessor to the Pro Soloist; suffered tuning instability.
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