Back in the early 2010s, a clever synth builder known as The Human Comparator cracked the code for shrinking the ARP 2600 into a desktop powerhouse without losing its soul—resulting in this walnut-cased beauty hand-built by Patch Point Berlin.
At 80% of the original's size—measuring 25" x 16" x 8"—it packs three VCOs, a Moog ladder filter, ADSR envelope, VCA, sample & hold, noise generator, balanced modulator, and that signature spring reverb into a semi-modular playground with banana jacks for patching. Feed it audio in, tweak the iconic orange front panel sliders and switches, and hear the warm analog growl through built-in lo-fi speakers or main outs, all powered by a reliable modern 12V DC supply. Mods like VCO sync, gate booster for Eurorack gates, and wave shapers on oscillators add fresh twists to the classic blueprint, using components matched to original specs for authentic bite.
Owners love its roadworthy build and how it nails the 2600's versatile snarls and sweeps right out of the box—fun for leads, effects, and experiments—though some note the scarcity of service parts down the line keeps it feeling special.
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