Behringer Odyssey unboxed - and how to program it

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A first look at the #Behringer #Odyssey recreation of the classic #Arp Odyssey: and a quick run through some of the main synth features and how to use them.
Thanks to the lovely people at Andertons who I preordered it from!
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[@TheCrowHillCo]

How long do we think its gonna take for us to truly take Behringer seriously, they seem to be doing the right things at the moment?

[@richdewhittaker1746]

I've used their X32 desk with the Midas pre-amps live many times,and it's been quite solid.

[@dafingaz]

LOL. I've always taken them seriously. But...I've also always taken Casio seriously...LOL...

[@scottunrein4178]

Why aren't you taking them seriously now? Their synth recreations are as good/better than the rest and at a fairer price. Even this one, if you look at the Korg version, Korg's build quality is shoddier (plastic case instead of full metal) and they're charging nearly $1000 more for it. I will personally be first in line for a Behringer CS-80 and Jupiter 8. Yamaha and Roland don't seem to get it right now and Behringer does.

[@murimk]

Well, I think you have to take them seriously. In terms of synths their churning out what seems to be quality synths at a pace no one can match, and they seem to listen to the wants and needs of their customers. And in general, they are making quality stuff available for people who would never have been able to afford any “fancy” gear - and as such they’re doing what you guys are doing with LABs (even if it isn’t free). ;-)

[@claudep.1926]

This is just a stupid trend that goes on for ages. Behringer, like any other company, has shitty products. But they ALWAYS had great products that "professionals" wouldn't admit using because they are cheaper than the competition. Cheap can't be good right? WRONG. I'm a very satisfied Behringer customer for decades. Haters gonna hate.

[@SlowDescentToWild]

I just bought the Korg Odyssey Module at the weekend (no room for keys version - so Behringer version not an option for me) and it's an amazing synth. I'm running through tutorials on it to learn about it and this is great timing - very useful... thank you :)

[@SRV2013]

I got rid of my Korg Odyssey because I found that without keys, I barely used it. Not a bad synth at all, but without being able to play it when I wanted to finally turned me away for it. I want to get the Behringer or wait for the Behringer 2600. When is that coming out?

[@manulaudic]

This is by far the best walkthrough, thank you !

[@lillehammerexperimental]

Thanks Paul, I am getting great sounds because of this video!!

[@PaulThomsonMusic]

Glad to hear!

[@TheAmerind]

Thanks man, I've had one for awhile and never really understood how to get sounds i wanted out of it, i am used to preset sounds. This video helped allot

[@PeteCalandra]

Nice video Paul. George Duke, when playing with Zappa, was a master of soloing on this instrument. He played some truly amazing stuff that can be found on the KZbin...

[@compfox]

And so Billy Currie. (ULTRAVOX, Gary Numan.)

[@jimgoodman3778]

My synth is being delivered today great to get started when it comes.

[@muzikman2008]

Great tutorial for Odyssey newbies..thanks for your effort in making this video Paul :-) Always wanted one since 1970's but never got one until now!.. its a monster synth, well built, I mean really well built ALL metal chassis, and better than the KARP crap.It also has a sequencer, Arpeggiator, Klarke Technic FX, Full size keys!.. (a must for me) LED (adjustable or off) lighting on every fader, CV in out, Standard 5pin Din Midi, USB midi, for £399.00 thank you Uli Behringer!! :-) Pro One is next on my list...

[@carlstephenkoto619]

Cool video Paul! Another sign that it's a great time to be interested in electronic music no matter whether you work in or out of the box.

[@greham]

I have been looking for that demo all day. Needed some help because the manual is quite thin.

[@Tremorgier]

Sylvain Maretto You can get the original Odyssey manual from Arps website. Makes getting started a whole lot easier.

[@greham]

@@Tremorgier I was literally stuck for an hour with drive maxed out, thinking: why is the ADSR not working?

[@Tremorgier]

Sylvain Maretto VCA gain slider has caused many confused moments to people since 1972 ;)

[@HotStrange]

Read the original Odyssey manual (or Korgs as they reproduced the original manual as well). It’s the same synth so everything you read still applies and is much more detailed. Also contains some cool patches to try out.

[@djalexia]

Sylvain Maretto Behringer must step game up with midi implementation as both PolyD and ARP odyssey are having many issues when connected with usb to my Mac into LogicX. They get all those synths out but as far as concern explanations in the thin manual or tech support aren’t helpful at all, had to troubleshoot for weeks but again is up to Behringer to work on this synth app. Argh!

[@skovbowden]

Really good tutorial. Got my Odyssey a few weeks ago. Absolutely love this synth. Nobrainer price/quality.

[@isthisviolence]

Thanx for this great vid!

[@Darrin.Crawford]

@3:08 - that almost sounds like the intro solo to Genesis' Riding The Scree

[@Robguitarjarvis]

Just got mine today and struggled to get a sound out of it for a while, it’s not like any other synth I’ve ever owned but holy crap, what a bargain, this thing is off the scale good for the money 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻thanks for the tutorial!

[@HotStrange]

Rob Jarvis Haha yep there is definitely a learning curve to it. It took me a couple minutes to get it to make a sound period and I’m still learning my way around it. The layout is so much different than any other synth I’ve played, but it’s starting to make sense to me now. It’s really a fantastic synth, though. I’ve been consistently surprised at the quality of the built in effects.

[@ivanarroyogranda]

Hello Rob, I'm having that same struggle. Could you please help me out? I don't know how to make it sound and I've read things about tuning it, but I don't how to do that too

[@Robguitarjarvis]

@@ivanarroyogranda mess around with the amp Adsr and filter envelope you’ll get it in the end

[@unclecole8845]

Is it possible to recreate the synth on Shine on You crazy diamond with the Behringer odyssey?

[@voidburner8271]

lol

[@valdiskrebs566]

Great tutorial - learned a lot!

[@JohnSk82]

I'm seriously looking in one of those atm.389 £ is a bargain of a price !Great video mate

[@jimsanger]

Seems pretty good value. Once you make a track with it Paul be sure to share it with us

[@ookamimusic4019]

Perfect Timing, last Week we got an ARP 2600 for the next couple of months, borrowed from a good friend.

[@HotStrange]

That is most definitely a good friend haha.

[@ookamimusic4019]

@@HotStrange Yes Absolutely! XD

[@iaamusic1121]

Wait whilst the CS80 clone comes out for £500! It’s a great time to be into synths, wish they were around when I started!

[@HotStrange]

IAAMusic Sorry but there is no way the CS-80 clone will be nearly that cheap. The Deepmind is barely hitting that price point, and it’s quite a bit simpler in comparison. $1500/1350€ seems much more feasible. Which, all things considered, is still a great price. And a price I’d happily pay for something like that.

[@cuddlybear4524]

I touch myself when I watch videos like this.

[@ingolf7411]

The Poly D seems to be the more popular "mono/duophonic" synth ("poly" is rather "para") but soundwise the Odyssey offers much more regarding sound capabilities. And the Odyssey is offered used at a much lower rate (I've got mine (mint) for € 350,-). And pairing the Odyssey with the 2600 ... a pure analog dreamland.

[@mildred714]

As a first synth what would be better this or a mini ms20… also for live performances and eventually recording. I wanna stay minimal as possible if that helps

[@PaulThomsonMusic]

really hard to say - you should try them both out in person! see which sound you prefer, they are a bit different tonally. good luck!

[@wyshwood]

I always ignored the hate and checked with my ears. I have mixers and microphones that are perfectly decent, and cost me way less. I now hope to get a Crave when it is released, because their synths sound authentic and have knobs and stuff. I don't get on with software based versions. GO Behringer!

[@HotStrange]

The Crave is on my “to-buy” list as well :)

[@dafingaz]

Nice!

[@blainerush9271]

What about the sequencer?

[@Berlinbochum]

Very helpful! Thanks a lot!! :-)

[@karlmiller6338]

Trying to find vid on the behringer arp arpegiator and sequencer.. Im a rube at this. Any ideas?

[@voidburner8271]

How do I hard reset it? There is constant noise even though I'm not playing. I bought it used

[@angelocarbone6433]

Have you checked the VCA level? Even a little will give the synth a constant "drone" sound, ie basically sustain the last note you played. Can be used to good effect when playing a 2nd keyboard simultaneously but otherwise not always wanted.

[@AirwaveMusic]

❤️

[@d_lydian]

I have to admit, my Behringer Model D is really awesome. The Odysee Clone seems to be really cool too.

[@HotStrange]

ridgero *Odyssey.

[@rareform6747]

Ok play : Vangelis - China - Chung Kuo

[@TheMetalMachineMusic]

You sound like a Radio 2 D.J. Whispering Bob Harris.

[@AleksandarBuzadzic]

“I’m not an amazing synthesist...” - Paul Thompson. A lie :)

[@PaulThomsonMusic]

Aleksandar Buzadzic you are too kind!!

[@archivestereo]

I actually wish they would have made it lighter. It’s too hard to fit in a keyboard rig as it is.

[@marksadventures3889]

When it comes to gear I find the market split by people who look down their nose at products not made by the big names, those who use anything they can get hold of due to tight budgets and those who take gear at it's own value, try & see. Oh yes and the snobs who think if it doesn't have the big name on it it's crap. If they're stupid enough to swallow the Emperor's clothes spin that's up to them - more money than sense. Me : does it work? can i afford it? will it break after ten hours? If all good replies - I part with cash.

[@jonnyhead]

Brilliant synth, effects not so great and totally pointless pitch pads!!

[@Table-Top]

Thanks Paul... By the way, Christian Henson gives stuff away on his channel and has competitions (e.g. he gave away the BBC orchestra if you guessed how many Gb his template was). Would be amazing if you could do similar ... just a suggestion...

[@blackwatch_TV]

tabletop581 🤦‍♂️

[@d_lydian]

How dare are you to ask for something like that? Wow... 🙄

[@nathanricker1]

Pretty tactless.

[@HotStrange]

Lmao is this a serious comment? 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂