Korg ARP 2600 FS (2020–)
Little is documented about the Korg ARP 2600 FS beyond its launch and reissue cycles. Korg introduced it at the 2020 NAMM Show as a high-end reissue of the classic '70s ARP 2600 synthesizer. It sold out almost immediately after the announcement. In May 2023, Korg made another limited batch available, brand new, from the Korg USA Reverb Direct Shop at $4,499.99. That undercut typical used-market rates for the unit.
The ARP 2600 FS is a 49-key, full-size synth-action instrument. It has a mechanical spring reverb, not a digital emulation. Purists comparing it against other 2600-style reissues on the market care about that. The unit ships in a custom-branded hard shell case with casters.
Community reaction has been largely positive. Owners on forums like Mod Wiggler and Gearspace praise the build quality, particularly the smoothness of the sliders. As one Gearspace owner put it, the sliders on the 2600 FS are already so smooth that it's hard to imagine how they could be improved. Synthtopia (May 2023) noted that the re-release was "available again & cheaper than used." A modern reissue briefly undercut the vintage market, where an original, working ARP 2600 typically commands $12,000 or more.
Known specs and details, such as they are documented:
- 49-key full-size synth-action keyboard
- Mechanical spring reverb (not digital)
- Custom-branded hard shell case with casters included
- Introduced at NAMM 2020; reissued in limited quantities May 2023
- May 2023 price: $4,499.99 USD (Korg USA Reverb Direct Shop)
Beyond these facts, the record is thin. No detailed circuit topology, oscillator counts, filter types, dimensions, or electrical specifications have been documented in the available sources. The ARP 2600 FS should not be confused with the separate Korg ARP 2600 M module. That is a different product with its own feature set (including USB connectivity), and it is not covered here.
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