Way Out Ware TimewARP 2600 [WiN]

TimewARP 2600, a free VST/AU/RTAS plugin, provides a faithful, polyphonic emulation of the legendary ARP 2600 analog synthesizer, featuring advanced patch management and audio processing capabilities.
  • Publisher: Way Out Ware
  • Product: TimewARP 2600
  • Release: TCD
  • Version: 2.0.1.16
  • Format: SAL, AAX, VST3, VST2, JBridge
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For nearly four decades, its sonic signature has been the backbone of groundbreaking music. The ARP 2600 is more than just a synthesizer; it’s a foundational instrument woven into the fabric of electronic, urban, and popular music. The list of its disciples is a roll call of music royalty: Stevie Wonder, Pete Townshend, Jean-Michel Jarre, Herbie Hancock, Edgar Winter, Deep Purple, and countless others used its distinctive warmth and unmatched fidelity to sculpt timeless sounds.

Today, original units are rare artifacts, trading hands among collectors for thousands of dollars. But the soul of this machine—its fat, punchy, and incredibly flexible voice—is more sought-after than ever.

Introducing TimewARP 2600. This is not just another emulation. Developed by Way Out Ware, it is widely regarded as the most accurate digital reproduction of the 2600’s legendary sound, delivering the full, raw character of the original with modern features that make it an indispensable tool for today’s producer.

A Miracle of Science: The Sound of the 70s, Reborn

Recreating the magic of a classic analog synth is a monumental task. The success of any emulation lives or dies by the authenticity of its core components. Way Out Ware’s obsessive approach resulted in proprietary and optimized virtual analog oscillators and filters that meticulously replicate the behavior of the original hardware.

The result is the TimewARP 2600, a virtual instrument that captures the very essence of its analog ancestor. The warmth is there. The fatness is undeniable. The classic, cutting leads and bubbling textures are all present and accounted for. This is the sound you know and love, reborn in code.

More Powerful Than the Original: Modern Twists on a Classic

While sonic authenticity was the primary goal, Way Out Ware didn’t stop there. They intelligently integrated modern features that solve the limitations of the original hardware, making the TimewARP 2600 arguably even better than the real thing.

  • Full 8-Voice Polyphony: The original ARP 2600 was a monophonic instrument. The TimewARP 2600 shatters that limitation, allowing you to play rich, complex chords and lush, evolving pads with the iconic 2600 architecture. For the first time, experience the full harmonic potential of this classic voice.
  • Extensive Patch Manager: Say goodbye to taking photos of your patches. The TimewARP 2600 features a sophisticated Patch Manager, allowing you to save, sort, and recall an unlimited number of your carefully programmed sounds instantly. It even responds to MIDI bank-select and patch-select commands for seamless integration into your workflow.
  • A Groundbreaking Effects Processor: The original 2600’s ability to process external audio was a secret weapon for studio pioneers. The TimewARP 2600 brings this feature to your DAW. Plug in a guitar, microphone, or any sound source to use the synth’s legendary filter and modulation capabilities as a one-of-a-kind effects processor—just as Pete Townshend did for the iconic guitar sound in “Who Are You.”
  • Benchmark Filter Design: The Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF) is the heart of any subtractive synthesizer. WOW’s digital VCF is a new industry benchmark, capturing all the nuance and character of the original. It must be heard to be believed.
  • Total MIDI Integration: Trigger the TimewARP 2600 from MIDI tracks and synchronize its internal clock to your host’s tempo via MIDI Beat Clock for perfect timing, every time.

The Sonic Possibilities Are Limitless

The TimewARP 2600 comes loaded with hundreds of professionally designed patches to get you started. From spot-on recreations of 70s classics to futuristic, evolving textural patches, the sonic palette is immense. Whether you’re producing 8-bit chip tunes, modern electronic pop, driving psytrance, or gritty funk, this synth provides a universe of inspiration.

System Requirements

  • Windows:
    • Windows 7, XP, or Vista
    • Pentium IV 1.5 GHz / AMD 1500 XP or better
    • Minimum 512MB RAM (2GB Recommended)
    • VST or RTAS compatible host application
  • Mac:
    • OS X Version 10.4.1 or higher
    • Intel-Based Processor
    • Minimum 512MB RAM (2GB Recommended)
    • VST, AU, or RTAS compatible host application

Download a Legend. For Free.

This is your chance to own a piece of synthesis history. Add the power, warmth, and flexibility of the ARP 2600 to your studio today. There is simply no reason to be without this synth.


x64: SAL, AAX, VST3, VST2 | x86: JBridge

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