ARP1970sMonoModular / Patch-Only$$$$Collector-Grade($3,000+)
ARP 1601 Sequencer + 2600 System
Collectors wanting a genuine vintage analog step sequencer to pair with an ARP 2600 or similar modular voice.
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Strengths
- A genuine vintage analog step sequencer, predating and directly influencing the modern Eurorack sequencer-module concept
- Pairs naturally with ARP's own 2600 for a genuinely authentic vintage analog sequenced patch rig
- A real piece of analog-sequencing history, distinct from any digital step sequencer that followed
Trade-offs
- No MIDI or digital sync of any kind, requiring careful manual clock/gate patching to integrate with anything modern
- Extremely rare as a standalone piece, most often only found already paired with a complete 2600 system
Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ARP |
| Model | 1601 Sequencer + 2600 System |
| Era | 1970s |
| Typical Price Tier | Collector-Grade ($3,000+) |
| Voice Architecture | Modular (sequencer + synth voice) |
| Polyphony | Monophonic |
| Oscillator Type | Analog |
| Filter | Analog resonant low-pass |
| Keys | None (module/sequencer only) |
| Built-in Sequencer | Yes |
| MIDI Equipped | No |
| Patching | Patch cable matrix (fully modular analog sequencer) |
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