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The prototype pic is based on the later MkII - but there is an additional switch in the the filter section. 12/24db perhaps? Happy to see some company do this (was only a matter of time?). Just praying they don't do a "mini" version!!! I still have my Ody MkII (restored) and bought a Little Brother on ebay to go with it. It's a pretty cool combo together.
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Nowadays, I think I get more and better info. from EM - Keyboard seems to have degenerated to promoting the latest pop pinup artist of the month. But, I am an old fart now and tastes may have changed just a bit over 30 years, but I wish Keyboard would cover more indepth articles about some players that I care about - DeFransisco, Marcia Ball, Hornsby, Stevie Wonder, Fagan, etc., etc. There are also so many jazz & blues players out there that I would like to discover and find out more about. Sorry, but I am not the least bit interested in DJs and remixers. I think EM covers more technical subjects that I feel the need to skim thru at least. I feel that I learn something from reading EM, while reading Keyboard just gives me more gear lust!
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I have been a subscriber from the 2nd issue (after buying the first one with Chick on the cover), and I also don't know what to do with them all either. I used to have each issue in order, but now I have the last few years' combined with my Electronic Musician issues (I have been a subscriber of that mag since they were known as "Polyphony"). When I look back at all those years, I feel more vintage than the keyboards reviews!
Korg announces all new ARP Odyssey
in The Keyboard Corner
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I despise mini-keys! That said, I never use the keyboard on my MkII Ody even though Kevin Lightner restored it to better than new condition with new bushings, contacts, etc. I use a Kenton USB Solo to midi it to my Kurz PC1se. That way, I can use the pitch/mod wheels AND aftertouch - avoiding the pitch wheel and sliders for expression/modulation.
Only mini-key synth I own is a MicroKorg, and I never use the keyboard on that either - have a controller keyboard for that use.