The prophet 6 offers patch memories and, although 500 of these are permanent. 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. Rather, as dave puts it, its the result of our effort to build the most awesomesounding, modern analog poly synth possible. This video, via pluginguru, is an audio tour of the new dave smith instruments sequential prophet 6 analog synthesizer. 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. You can also use unison as a chord memory and, if you save the patch containing the chord, this too is saved. The prophet vs was the last synth made by sci and again it set the synth world on its ear. Im mainly looking for bread and butter analog sounds, simple bass, leads and warm classic pads. Evolved vol 1 dsi prophet 6 patches 000 024 youtube. The prophet6 takes the best qualities of the original prophet5true voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiersand adds enhancements such. The prophet6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet5. 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. The famous prophet5 analog clav, which found its way as a classic preset in many newer romplersworkstations. Dsisequential could make a new instrument that is, say, 8 voices analogue and 8 voices. The first 100 were beta machines and taken by employes and friends from sequential circuits. Other features are two discrete filters per voice, a studiograde, digital dual effects. There are basically three versions of the prophet 5. 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.
The sub is definitely darker and meaner but theres a lot to. It has been emulated in software synthesizers and analog hardware. Driving this 6 voice beast are two discrete vcos plus a sub oscillator per voice. Prophet6 manuals and user guides for sequential prophet6. The prophet 6 features six voices, with voltage controlled analog oscillators vcos. Both the prophet6 desktop module and keyboard are dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet5.
Sequential circuits project gutenberg selfpublishing. Dave smith instruments prophet6 vs sequential circuits prophet5 rev. Sequential prophet6 6voice analog synthesizer sweetwater. Sounds a bit different but has new filters and oscs. This was sequentials first digital synth, and it was also their final synth unfortunately. Its not a reissue, its vintage with a modern twist. Ants prophet 6 vs prophet 5 rant treat sequential forums. The prophet 6 is a tribute to the legendary sequential poly synth that started it all, the prophet 5.
Sequential is an american synthesizer company founded in 1974 as sequential circuits by dave smith. Finally compared prophet 12 to prophet 6 my opinion. Heres how to make a simple, modern bass patch with a dave smith instruments prophet 6 synthesizer. The prophet 6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet5. The sequential prophet 6 is dave smiths tribute to his groundbreaking analog polysynth, the prophet 5. Sequentials first synthesizer, the brainchild of dave smith and john bowen, was the very successful prophet5, released in 1978. If you like this sound from 2 years ago, please check my new 80s style patches for the prophet 6 here. It uses a total of four oscillators per voice with 127 waveforms 32 user and dynamic waveform crossfading via the joystick. We have brought these classics back to life for you. If you recreate it with a different synth, youll still probably come up with something cool.
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. In 1978, sequential released the prophet5, the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, used by artists including michael jackson, madonna, and john carpenter. Dave smith instruments sequential prophet6 test bonedo. About 6,000 units were produced across three revisions. The sequential prophet6 sports a dual effects section that delivers studioquality reverbs, delays standard and bucket brigade device aka bbd, chorus, and phase shifter. This revolutionary synth became the basis for all other polysynths to this day. Once again allowed to use the sequential name, dave smiths latest instrument is a tribute to a genuinely classic synthesizer.
Sequential circuits prophet vs vintage synth explorer. 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. Arturia prophet v patches, presets and sound design. Hi, here my sounds programmed from scratch on new sequential prophet 6 prototype in june 2015. Analogaudio1 is proud to announce the release of the new prophet6 sound set. It cant be retrofitted for midi, but is considered by most to be the bettersounding of the. Sequential prophet 5 operation manual created date.
Prophet6 operation manual getting started 1 getting started the prophet6 is a sixvoice, polyphonic analog synthesizer with voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. Sequential was also pivotal to the development of midi in 1982, which synchronizes electronic instruments by different manufacturers. Dave smith instruments prophet6 vs sequential circuits prophet5. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version. Sequential prophet 6 patches, presets and sound design. Hey guys, im facing a dilemma at the moment and require some guidance. On a personal note, the prophet 5 was my first synthesizer. By combining full microprocessor control with lowcost synthesizer module chips initially by solid state music and later. A flagship analog poly synth by synth artisan, dave smith. The prophet vs was the last synth made by sci and again.
Prophet 6 video, the p5 went into the shop so we thought we would ask while we are waiting. 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. The prophet vs uses vector synthesis as its revolutionary new means of sound creation. The sequential prophet x combines analogue and sample. This kit expands the program memory, from 40 programs to. The vs used a hybrid digitalanalogue design, but their earlier products include the legendary, allanalogue, prophet5. Although the effects are digital, with 24bit, 48khz resolution, true bypass maintains your pureanalog signal path. Dave smith sequential prophet 6 synthesizer calistro. The classic, supergluey, fat analog synth brass of the 1980s 12 low strings.
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. The prophet6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet 5. Clavier synthetiseur analogique sequential prophet6. 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 went on to produce a number of other amazing synthesizers from the prophet5s lineage. Back in berlin, ive been reversetweaking various prophet 5 tones on the prophet 6, including p5 patches i copied from the p6 in the first place. The prophet 5 and prophet vs set standards and redefined the modern synthesizer. The 600 was a clear descendent of the prophet 5 because, although. No talking published on dec 9, 2018 starsky carr another look at patch comparisons between the sequential prophet 6 and behringer deepmind 12. Dave smith instruments sequential prophet 6 sound on sound. It lacks much of the depth and modulation complexity of the 12, as well as the more interesting digital waveforms. 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. 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. Just a simple bass patch and a lot of pointless noodling on the keys.
Typical digitalanalog synth strings, just beautiful. These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. We have 1 sequential prophet6 manual available for free pdf download. 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. The prophet5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. The prophet5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984. The prophet 5 was the first totally programmable synthesizer on the market. 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. Prophet6 module sequential prophet6 module audiofanzine. 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 keyboard synthesizer that marries digital oscillators and sample. 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. 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. 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.
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