I have them in my cart, but the shipping time prevents me from ordering them:
I’m very pleased with these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094GDTFSM
The non-braided ones are also good:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7SHKXGN
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Does anyone have a fullsize 2600 and how is it worth the extra cost over the 2600M in terms of build quality, function and sound? Would be great to have one and full size MS20 as well as Syntrx II, Buchla Skylab and so many other gears but space and cost are the issue.
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I don’t have a FS, but from the various threads and my experience with the 2600m, I don’t think there is much advantage unless you want a huge 2600. The reverb tank is smaller and the 2600m has plastic nuts. Otherwise, they should be nearly identical.
At this very moment I’m designing a laser-cut cover for the 2600m that will be similar to the FS’s cover (except without latches, this one will balance on top of the 2600m and act as a dust cover rather than a transport cover)
The 2600m is roughly the same size as the Syntrx (slightly wider and not quite as tall). I’m very glad that I don’t have the FS.
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I think if you have the space and funds and not performing or traveling the full size is a nice luxury. I love my full size Oberheim keyboard such a joy to play but it is a massive synth that I would hate to take on the road. I have small modular cases and my Elektrons for that purpose. I never perform live so a home studio piece like the full size ARP 2600 would be amazing to use with full size MS 20 and Oberheim synths.
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the craftsmanship in this thing [pic 2020 NAMM] it’s an absolute beauty so you’re paying for that and the keyboard along with it’s functions.
that said i (only) have the 2600 M but i definitely intend to take it out live.
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I think you have your answer!
I could make more funds and more space available, but I personally don’t see any point. The 2600m’s reverb is fine, and the controls are easy to work with.
I’d rather have the 2600m that I have and a Cascadia and $2k in my pocket than a larger 2600 FS.
From an investment perspective, this might be a good time to buy a FS. But there are much better investments than musical instruments.
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right on yeah on the fence and not in rush at either point. I am still getting a handle on my Oberheim, Rytm and Virus TI2 and modulars so have lot on my plate for at least few years.
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I don’t have the FS but I have a vintage 2600 and the 2600m. they’re a bit different sounding but not by a ton. the usual “the vintage one is a bit grittier” sort of thing applies. the multiples in the FS/original are better and you can send a note CV in to all oscillators at once via a single cable/jack (which I don’t think you can on the 2600m). it’s nice patching the 2600m because it’s smaller and you need shorter cables. the slider throw is less in the 2600m but I don’t think it’s inhibiting in any way.
basically I think both are great. if you can find the FS for $4k-ish and you can afford that, you’ll probably really enjoy it. but I don’t think you’re missing anything sonically if you get the 2600m. the physicality of the experience will be different. you won’t have the sequencer/arpeggiator and extra LFO from the keyboard. but you can replace those with something else with the money you’ve saved…
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Ah good point about the delivery date! The Luigis look good. Thanks!
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The looped gray cable to the left came with the 2600m
The short braided white cable came with the Minibrute 2S - I’d like more like this
In the group on the right:
Gold and red are the “braided” Luiji
Gray is the standard Luiji
White is a TT Stackable
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I can recommend the Polar Noise cables, especially the braided ones. The braided are a bit thicker though, so it can be a problem if you use a cable hanger. The basic ones are great as well.
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What cables does the ARP 2600M accept 3.5 or 6.3?
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The patch points are 3.5mm, the two main outputs on the left side panel are 6.35mm.
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apologies if this was already brought up… and if so hopefully they cited Gearspace bc they had their own Nutgate in 2021 
…but i was just watching today’s episode of Bad Gear and low and behold Florian’s victim was the MS-20 Mini and it clicked that Korg went Korg on us recycling their parts bin with the 2600 M, also pointing out the nut/jack was loose, which is not the case with the 2600 M.
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At first I didnt think the plastic nuts would be an issue for me, but I received my brand new 2600m last week direct from Korg through their reverb sale, and when i opened the package, the first thing I was greeted to was one of the fake plastic nuts rattling around loose on the bottom of the synth as one of the clips was already broken. This really ruined my excitement for the 2600m, as the rest of the synth feels quality, and sounds amazing, but the obvious cheap plastic nuts killed it for me.
I cant imagine it costs them that much more to put real metal nuts on this rather pricey synth. Fake plastic nut already broken doesnt bode well to me with regards to the longevity of this unit, and the fact that Korg tried to charge $2350 for this kind of quality when it originally released is just ridiculous.
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well shoot. now i’m thinking korg put a premium price on a subpremium product (in the parts dept) and even at firesale prices no one is taking a loss. guessing 80-odd jack nuts would make more of a difference in manufacturing/assembly.
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that is Korg for ya they cheap out on stuff. At least Elektron and Kemper Access use quality parts as do Moog, Oberheim, and Sequential.
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All that is rough, and I’m sure true. The truth is, almost all manufacturers are like this now. I’m a hobbiest and habitual buyer/seller in that I like to play everything (and sell most of it eventually). And most of it isn’t great.
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Some disappointing news if you intend to use your 2600m with an SQ-64:
TL;DR: The 2600m cannot be used to power the SQ-64. You must either use 9v power supply (I’m using the official Volca one) or power the SQ-64 via USB and interface with the 2600m via the MIDI/CV/Gate jacks.
having a small issue here, my arp 2600m arrived a few days ago and i’ve been playing and loving it! but this morning i’ve noticed that with everything down, i’m still getting sound? am i missing something here
