FILTER
UPGRADE - 89.00
Avatar filters have a upper frequency limit of 11khz.
This frequency response upgrade is similar to the 2600 filter upgrade
extending the cutoff frequency range from 11khz to 28khz. This upgrade
also replaces some critical components in the signal path. Your
filter sub-module is removed, tested, upgraded, re-tested and re-installed
into main board "C".
AUDIO PATH UPGRADE
V2.0 - 125.00
This mod replaces critical signal path components
in the synthesizer section of your Avatar with audiophile grade
components. Low end response is improved resulting in a more accurate
wave shape. High end response is also Improved.
HIGHPASS FILTER BYPASS
SWITCH - 49.00
Oscilloscope anaysis of a square wave wiith the filter
open of any Odyssey or Avatar reveals a ultra low end roll off.
The main culprit is the simplistic passive highpass filter. Even
when the high-pass filter slider is all the way down, it's still
removing the ultra low end from the signal path. This switch cuts
out the highpass filter from the signal path. Please note: You will
need a monitor system that reproduces very low frequencies to hear
the difference.
LFO FREE RUN SWITCH
- 69.00
It's impossible to get a slow moving sweep on the
LFO while controlling the Avatar from a remote keyboard. When this
switch is in the free run position, the keyboard will not restart
the LFO as with stock units.
ADSR TURBO SWITCH
- 69.00
This mod installs a switch in your Avatar's ADSR section
that engages the turbo mode speeding up the time constant on the
ADSR to attain 2600 type percussive envelopes. This upgrade now
features a 3 position switch with an extra slow mode for extended
attack, decay and release times. Also available for the AR generator.
PORTAMENTO ENABLE
- 49.00
Stock Avatars have their portamento circuits hard-wired
to the guitar section. This mod rewires the portamento circuit so
that it affects the keyboard CV input.
FILTER MODULATION
INVERTER SWITCH
- $69.00
This mod installs a professional grade miniature toggle
switch and circuitry that inverts the frequency modulation input
#3 of the VCF. This will give you the ability to sweep the filter
downward using negative ADSR envelopes similar to the ARP 2500.
The inverter also can invert the AR generator signal going to the
filter as well.
POWER SUPPLY REBUILD
- 89.00
Certain critical components in your power supply have
a shelf / working life of 20 years maximum. It's probably time your
power supply was rebuilt. These units are getting very old, so if
you are serious about your ARP, you should get the Power Supply
Rebuild.
MEGA-LUMINA
SLIDER UPGRADE - $1150.00 - limited availability
The new Mega-Lumina
upgrade features the original the ARP factory color code illuminated
with 7 different color, special order, LEDs including pink. The
black sliders utilize purple LEDs. This upgrade now includes a rear
switch to disable the illumination. This
upgrade is intended for the Odyssey so the guitar section sliders
in the Avatar will not be replaced.
The main focus
and reason for this upgrade are the 34 high quality sliders featuring
super smooth action with high accuracy. These highly stable illuminated
sliders transform your unreliable old doorstop into a precision
instrument on par with the ARP 2600. The difference in reliability
and accuracy is astonishing! This updated version 3.0 features a
new internal power supply that is short circuit / overload / overvoltage
/ overtemperature protected.
This mod also features
optional dynamic function of the LEDs in the LFO, ADSR and AR sections.
The LFO rate is indicated by a flashing LFO slider. The ADSR and
AR sliders conveniently reflect the envelope generator output voltages.
This also gives you helpful visual feedback when triggering the
unit from an external source. The installed price does not include
any other parts, repair and restoration your Odyssey may need. This
mod is specifically for the ARP Odyssey so the 2 output mixer sliders
and the sensitivity slider in the guitar section are not replaced. |