The prophet 5 was the first totally programmable synthesizer on the market. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version. On a personal note, the prophet 5 was my first synthesizer. Analogaudio1 is proud to announce the release of the new prophet6 sound set. Hey guys, im facing a dilemma at the moment and require some guidance. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer. Clavier synthetiseur analogique sequential prophet6.
It was designed to provide all of the warmth and presence of a vintageera synth with the added convenience and stability of a stateoftheart, modern instrument. Hi, here my sounds programmed from scratch on new sequential prophet 6 prototype in june 2015. Prophet 6 video, the p5 went into the shop so we thought we would ask while we are waiting. Arturia prophet v patches, presets and sound design. Ants prophet 6 vs prophet 5 rant treat sequential forums. The prophet 6 features six voices, with voltage controlled analog oscillators vcos. Sequential circuits went on to produce a number of other amazing synthesizers from the prophet5s lineage. The sub is definitely darker and meaner but theres a lot to. The prophet vs was the last synth made by sci and again. Featuring 100 handcrafted, brand new patches which bring back the warmth and musical power of the vintage sequential prophet synthesizers heard on many iconic recordings. The 600 was a clear descendent of the prophet 5 because, although. We have 1 sequential prophet6 manual available for free pdf download.
There are not really any useful comparisons online, but from what ive heard in the demos, the ob 6 sounds pretty different from the prophet 6, basically just as much as the classic oberheims ob8 andor obx sounded different from the prophet 5. The sequential prophet x combines analogue and sample. Prophet6 operation manual getting started 1 getting started the prophet6 is a sixvoice, polyphonic analog synthesizer with voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. The sequential prophet 6 is dave smiths tribute to his groundbreaking analog polysynth, the prophet 5. It cant be retrofitted for midi, but is considered by most to be the bettersounding of the.
Im very worried about making the wrong decision as ive spent the past year saving up my money. There are basically three versions of the prophet 5. The prophet rev2 comes in either 8voice or 16voice models, with 2 oscillators plus a sub per layer, and two layers that can be split or stacked for bitimbral operation. Dave smith instruments sequential prophet6 test bonedo. Both the prophet6 desktop module and keyboard are dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet5. Evolved vol 1 dsi prophet 6 patches 000 024 youtube. The prophet 6 offers patch memories and, although 500 of these are permanent. The prophet vs uses vector synthesis as its revolutionary new means of sound creation. I am considering a rev 2 or a prophet 6 and am looking for some advice to help me pull the trigger on one or the other. The classic, supergluey, fat analog synth brass of the 1980s 12 low strings. Dave smith sequential prophet 6 synthesizer calistro.
Typical digitalanalog synth strings, just beautiful. About 6,000 units were produced across three revisions. Sequential prophet 5 operation manual created date. Heres how to make a simple, modern bass patch with a dave smith instruments prophet 6 synthesizer. Prophet6 manuals and user guides for sequential prophet6. To me it seems as if the ob 6 fills the frequency spectrum that can make the prophets sound. Sequential had the analogue side of things covered very nicely with the prophet5 and 600, and now seem to dominate the pro sampling field with the prophet 2000. Dave smith instruments prophet6 vs sequential circuits prophet5. My bands productions typically revolve around a moog minitaur for monophonic bass and an electric guitar for lead melodies we are primarily an instrumental group so the. A flagship analog poly synth by synth artisan, dave smith.
The first 100 were beta machines and taken by employes and friends from sequential circuits. In contrast, the prophet 5s reputation swept all before it and, with a production run of nearly 6000 units, the cembased rev 3s were to become the most successful synths ever produced by sequential. Sequential circuits prophet vs vintage synth explorer. Sequential prophet6 6voice analog synthesizer sweetwater. The prophet6 takes the best qualities of the original prophet5true voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiersand adds enhancements such. But of course, sequential couldnt touch the patented fm synthesis technique although yamaha have licensed the system to a couple of computer manufacturers, and so have moved on to. This kit expands the program memory, from 40 programs to. Sequential prophet 6 patches, presets and sound design. The prophet6 takes the best qualities of the original prophet5 true voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers and adds enhancements that the original never had, such as stereo outputs, velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, dual digital effects, a highpass filter, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and of course, midi.
Prophet6 module sequential prophet6 module audiofanzine. If you recreate it with a different synth, youll still probably come up with something cool. Although the effects are digital, with 24bit, 48khz resolution, true bypass maintains your pureanalog signal path. Dave smith instruments announced earlier this week that the sequential prophet6 is now shipping now theyve shared some background information on the prophet6 patch library, which features recreations of the original factory sounds from its 1970s predecessor, the prophet5 to program the sounds, the company enlisted the original sound designer, john bowen. This revolutionary synth became the basis for all other polysynths to this day. Other features are two discrete filters per voice, a studiograde, digital dual effects. The prophet6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet 5. A keyboard synthesizer that marries digital oscillators and sample. Dsisequential could make a new instrument that is, say, 8 voices analogue and 8 voices. The famous prophet5 analog clav, which found its way as a classic preset in many newer romplersworkstations. The prophet 6 is a tribute to the legendary sequential poly synth that started it all, the prophet 5.
The prophet 5 and prophet vs set standards and redefined the modern synthesizer. The prophet 6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet5. Dave smith, the man behind sci, went on to create a host of new kit under the dsi name, but has recently been handed back the keys to. Finally compared prophet 12 to prophet 6 my opinion. Im mainly looking for bread and butter analog sounds, simple bass, leads and warm classic pads. The prophet5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. The sequential prophet6 sports a dual effects section that delivers studioquality reverbs, delays standard and bucket brigade device aka bbd, chorus, and phase shifter. The prophet6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet5.
No talking published on dec 9, 2018 starsky carr another look at patch comparisons between the sequential prophet 6 and behringer deepmind 12. In 1987, sequential was sold to yamaha and no more sequential branded products were made and, up until a few months back, yamaha still owned the sequential name. Once again allowed to use the sequential name, dave smiths latest instrument is a tribute to a genuinely classic synthesizer. In 1978, sequential released the prophet5, the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, used by artists including michael jackson, madonna, and john carpenter. Sequential circuits project gutenberg selfpublishing. Rather, as dave puts it, its the result of our effort to build the most awesomesounding, modern analog poly synth possible. This was sequentials first digital synth, and it was also their final synth unfortunately. Dave smith instruments prophet6 vs sequential circuits prophet5 rev. The 6 is a simple beast that is really just a slightly more sophisticated update on the prophet 5, designed, i think, to appease the analogue only crowd. We have brought these classics back to life for you. Most of you will know that before dave smith instruments, there was sequential circuits which produced classic analogues such as the prophet5, t8 and pro 1 among others.
One of the most classic analog polysynths of the 80s, the prophet 5 features five voices with two oscillators per voice, a fat resonant low pass filter, an lfo capable of modulating the pitch or pulse width and patch memory storage, which was revolutionary for the time. Sounds a bit different but has new filters and oscs. Sequential is an american synthesizer company founded in 1974 as sequential circuits by dave smith. Just a simple bass patch and a lot of pointless noodling on the keys. Its not a reissue, its vintage with a modern twist. The prophet vs was the last synth made by sci and again it set the synth world on its ear. Patch match no talking published on may 22, 2018 mr tuna music just a few minutes comparing the sounds of the dave smithsequential circuits prophet6 with the moog sub37 analog synthesizers. It lacks much of the depth and modulation complexity of the 12, as well as the more interesting digital waveforms. These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. By combining full microprocessor control with lowcost synthesizer module chips initially by solid state music and later. You can also use unison as a chord memory and, if you save the patch containing the chord, this too is saved. The prophet5 quickly established itself as a primary competitor to the yamaha cs80 and others, and sequential secured its place in the annals of synth history. Driving this 6 voice beast are two discrete vcos plus a sub oscillator per voice. Sequentials first synthesizer, the brainchild of dave smith and john bowen, was the very successful prophet5, released in 1978.