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ARP | Explorer 1 |
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Description | The Explorer 1 is a programmable preset analog synthesizer. It was very similar to ARP's Pro-Soloist and Pro-DGX preset synths, but offered more flexibility when it came to modifying or creating entirely new sounds. The preset sounds of the Explorer 1 are your basic flute, trumpet, clarinet, strings, pulsar, lunar lander, etc. But unlike other preset synths of the time, in "Manual" mode you could synthesize all kinds of new sounds ranging from wind effects to electronic synth sounds. The simple design and controls offer three main sections. The waveform section lets you mix and match its various waveforms at different pitch ranges to create unique sounds and timbres. There's a VCF/VCA section with basic ADSR and filter controls for shaping and contouring sounds. The filter is a decent low-pass 4-pole filter. And an effects section offers controls for repeat, vibrato, pitch bend, portamento, etc. All in all the Explorer 1 is a unique and somewhat rare piece of equipment which signalled, at least for ARP, the transition of compact vintage synths from preset to programmable sounds. |
| Brand | ARP |
| Model | Explorer 1 |
| Device | Synth |
| Type | Keys |
| Engine Type | Analog |
| Engine | VCO Preset |
| Voices (max) | 1 |
| Oscillators | 1 |
| LFO | 1 LFO with adjustable speed, depth and delay controls |
| Noise | Y |
| Engine Detailed | 1 VCO (w/ sawtooth, square, narrow pulse and modulated-width pulse waveforms and Pink Noise generator) |
| Filter (VCF) | 4-pole (24dB/oct) low pass filter with cutoff and resonance controls |
| Envelope (VCA) | 1 ADSR envelope |
| FX | repeat, delayed vibrato |
| Memory | Preset |
| Keys | 37 |
| Key type | Keys |
| Velocity | No |
| Aftertouch | No |
| Produced: | 1974 - 1978 |
| Legend: | Obvious | Y: Yes, N: No, N/A: Not Applicable | |
| VCO | Voltage Controlled Oscillator | DCO | Digital Controlled Oscillator |
| LFO | Low Frequency Oscillator | Sub | Sub Oscillator |
| VCF | Voltage Controlled Filter | VCA | Voltage Controlled Amplifier |
| Velocity | As with a piano, the harder you hit a key, the louder the sound, unlike most organs which always produce the same loudness no matter how hard you hit a key. | Aftertouch | Pressing a key after you activated it. Channel Aftertouch, no matter which key, it will send a Channel message. Poly Aftertouch, sends the pressure per key instead of the whole channel. |
| Values for OSC, LFO, Filter, Envelope are per voice unless stated otherwise. | |||
