Stewardship and legacy
A trusted partner helping preserve the instruments, stories, and inventive spirit behind ARP’s place in music history.
Built To Amplify: Help Keep Boston’s Creative Workforce Here
Built To Amplify: Help Keep Boston’s Creative Workforce Here
The ARP Foundation is a true partner in making music history available to working artists. The Record Co. is honored to house these one-of-a-kind instruments at 960 Mass Ave—and to keep them in creative use.
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A seminal, rare analog modular synthesizer manufactured by ARP Instruments between 1970 and 1981. Designed by Alan Pearlman, it features distinctive matrix switches instead of patch cables, stable oscillators, and 1000-series modules.
A faithful, hand-built recreation of ARP’s renowned synthesizer, fitted with quality-of-life improvements for modern studios. It perfectly recreates the legendary 2600 experience.
Unique in its field, this 16-step sequencer allows tempo and output frequency to be manipulated by hand, giving it an incredibly identifiable groove and character.
Specifically designed for the electric guitar, the Avatar swaps the traditional keyboard for guitar expressiveness, allowing players to access the warm tones of analog synthesis.
A compact monosynth drawing from the Odyssey but featuring a highly unique filter. Originally built with a carry case for gigging musicians, it excels at thick bass and lead sound design.
A budget-friendly, single-oscillator alternative to the Odyssey. Its immediate ease of use gave it a reputation as a phenomenal beginner synth and a highly efficient lead machine.
The accessible successor to the 2600. Entirely pre-patched and featuring uncommon pulse waves and a ring modulator, it provides a full, meaty range of sounds at the flick of a switch.
One of the earliest polyphonic synthesizers. Highly popular with gigging artists, each voice can be toggled at the push of a button to quickly layer or swap out sound sections.
An expansion on the Omni with a 4-voice layout, heavily focused on ARP's trademark synthesis style. Its extensive possibilities cemented it as one of ARP’s most versatile offerings.
A performance instrument offering warm electric piano tones with a weighted action that appeals to acoustic players. Its circuitry laid the foundational groundwork for the Yamaha DX7.
MK I: Features unique circuitry with a shorter-range filter resulting in a punchy, thinner sound.
MK II: Adds a new filter for a balanced tone, plus CV/Gate inputs to integrate with other hardware.
Vintage instruments require specialized care, calibration, and repair. Your support helps the ARP Foundation and The Record Co. keep this collection active and accessible.