The Antonus 3620 is a full-size keyboard controller designed around the form and control philosophy of the original ARP 3620.
It provides simultaneous MIDI and CV operation and can function with Antonus instruments or as a standalone controller for other synthesizers and devices. CV operation supports monophonic, duophonic, biphonic and bi-timbral modes, while MIDI supports full polyphony and bi-timbral split operation.
The instrument features a Fatar keybed with velocity and aftertouch, along with CV-controlled portamento, interval latch, LFO synchronization, two random generators, an arpeggiator and step sequencer. Its control system is designed without a display or menu-based interface.
Features:
- Original 1:1-scale design based on the classic ARP 3620
- 37-key and 49-key versions
- Fatar keybed with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
- Simultaneous MIDI and CV operation
- CV modes supporting monophonic, duophonic, biphonic and bi-timbral operation
- MIDI polyphonic and bi-timbral operation
- Split mode with independent upper and lower MIDI/CV routing
- Built-in step sequencer with external-clock control
- Built-in arpeggiator
- CV-controlled portamento
- Interval latch control
- Multiple LFO waveforms with dedicated control inputs
- Two independent random generators with selectable waveforms and levels
- USB and 5-pin DIN MIDI connectivity
- Optional interface for connecting to vintage ARP 2600 systems via Cinch-Jones connector
- Adjustable front-panel illumination, with the option to disable the lights
- Grey or orange-and-black panel finishes
- Tolex-covered or metal chassis options
Pricing & Availability:
The Antonus 3620 is available in four configurations. The 37-key Tolex version is €1,450, while the 49-key Tolex version is €1,500. The 37-key metal version is €1,050 and the 49-key metal version is €1,100. Prices are listed excluding VAT.
Interesting, I don’t think there is another standard keys keyboard that is both midi and cv and has this cv immediacy avoiding menu diving.
Doesn’t have all of the features but for a few hundred more the Matriarch gets pretty close. Plus, it includes a pretty nice synth. 🙂
Not panning this 3620 at all. Seems an absolutely lovely thing. The red case version on their site is drool inducing.
I’m impressed. If I was into modular, this would be a serious central buy. Those specs are extremely accomodating. A list of what it won’t do would be shorter! ARP 2600 owners in particular, start your engines. Well, your wallets.