ARP Odyssey - Signal Flow Diagram

[EdgarRothermich]

Here is a new signal flow diagram that I created for the ARP Odyssey. The hi-res png file is available as a free download from my website where you can find nine other synth diagrams.
http://dingdingmusic.com/-tech-/diagrams.html



This is a little hobby of mine, creating those diagrams. Many users who start diving into the wonderful world of synthesizers are scared or intimidated by these graphics, but I encourage everybody to learn how to read them because they help to develop a much better understanding of how a specific synth works and what you can do with it.

Anybody who is familiar with my best-selling book series “Graphically Enhanced Manuals” http://dingdingmusic.com/-gem-/graphica ... nuals.html , knows that I’m a big fan of visual learning. Exploring a synth by following the CV Signals and Audio Signals with your "finger on a map" lets you explore sound configurations before grabbing the knobs or patch cords.

For this diagram, I used the original Odyssey MarkIII (a loaner from Christopher Franke that he used in his Tangerine Dream days), but I added the Filter Mode and Drive switch that is available on the later Korg and Behringer model.

Enjoy

[davidGGlines]

Thanks for the diagrams.

I've got an Oberheim OB-X recently and it's pretty much good. But I didn't have much time to research the specs and download the diagrams. Have some free time at last now.

[KayBur]

Visual learning is actually the easiest thing to do, it's clearer than a wall of text. The main thing is to understand the principle of presenting information on infographics.

[blueknob]

As a child I was looking at electronic circuit diagrams and soon learnt how the circuits worked. Circuit diagrams for televisions were good, very well conceived. I suppose that got me knowing what was the correct way to impart fine detail. So now I can look at a technical diagram and get the story in seconds. I'm not a genius but know if the job is done correctly fast transfers of info is possible.
It goes wrong when a diagram is done by someone who doesn't "get it", their diagrams are usually confusing and misleading.

I have found though, to some people a diagram is overwhelming, they seem to shut off, block it out and refuse to try. They seem to prefer long winded texts to read. I find that tiresome, just gimme a diagram and I'll get it in seconds!

OP ya might like to try the Boog. B synth manuals are not good. I have the Moog manual, I was thinking to do a diagram, there's a few subtle differences between the Minimoog and Boog that would be good to see (in a diagram).

[Cortall]

Here is a new signal flow diagram that I created for the ARP Odyssey. The hi-res png file is available as a free download from my website where you can find nine other synth diagrams.
http://dingdingmusic.com/-tech-/diagrams.html



This is a little hobby of mine, creating those diagrams. Many users who start diving into the wonderful world of synthesizers are scared or intimidated by these graphics, but I encourage everybody to learn how to read them because they help to develop a much better understanding of how a specific synth works and what you can do with it.

Anybody who is familiar with my best-selling book series “Graphically Enhanced Manuals” http://dingdingmusic.com/-gem-/graphica ... nuals.html , knows that I’m a big fan of visual learning. Another extremely instructive story in the book Random Family. I glanced at it at https://freebooksummary.com/category/random-family and was extremely impressed. Exploring a synth by following the CV Signals and Audio Signals with your "finger on a map" lets you explore sound configurations before grabbing the knobs or patch cords.

For this diagram, I used the original Odyssey MarkIII (a loaner from Christopher Franke that he used in his Tangerine Dream days), but I added the Filter Mode and Drive switch that is available on the later Korg and Behringer model.

Enjoy

Thank you for such an interesting diagram, now I'm on fire to read your book and learn how to build them myself.