Comparing the prophet 08 to the prophet rev2 the prophet 08 sound engine is nearly identical to the newer prophet rev2 synthesizer. All new dsi prophet 6 256 new presets sounds patches. 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. Dave smith sequential prophet6 despite dsi making some fantastic synths over the last few years, there has been a conspicuous hole in its lineup left by the original prophet 5. While the prophet 08 was its nearest true successor, its dcobased architecture meant that, although it could nicely emulate the vintage sound and sound much more. Immediacy vintage tone synth vs modern analog modulation powerhouse. The intro sequence was produced via multitrack recording 2.
The ob 6 has a brighter fizzier quality, which is very distinctive, but it seems difficult to get away from this character created by those leaking upper frequencies. Sequential prophet6 patches classic analog soundset. Choose your preset files and select the appropriate instrument. Dave smith instruments sequential prophet6 test bonedo. Trent reznor used it a lot on the hesitation marks nin album. Dsi prophet 6 256 new presets sounds patches by lf0 timplease psalm37. Ive recently got hold of a prophet 6 and have tried to translate some of the patches ive made before for the ob6. Also, the oldschool ui makes it difficul to dissect patches, as you cant see what is set in the pots. In the words of chick corea, jason lindner is a musical universe. Dave smith instruments sequential prophet 6 sound on sound. Prophet 6 vs prophet 08 gearslutz pro audio community. Preset patch musical presets, patches and information. Before the launch of the prophet 6, dsi had already resurrected the prophet name twice.
Prophet6 operation manual getting started 1 getting started the prophet 6 is a sixvoice, polyphonic analog synthesizer with voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. Finally compared prophet 12 to prophet 6 my opinion. To find out more about how each synth differs, view our synth comparison pdf. The prophet 6 is a tribute to the legendary sequential poly synth that started it all, the prophet 5. The first thing that everyone comments on when talking about the prophet 12 is the digital oscillators. Toggle navigation the official sequential dsi forum. The team at dsi arranged to ship one of the prototypes around to each member of the group. In fact, you can download the free factory patches and aftermarket patches for the prophet 08 and upload them to the rev2 and they sound nearly identical.
It lacks much of the depth and modulation complexity of the 12, as well as the more interesting digital waveforms. 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. Dave smith instruments the official dsisequential forum. Arturia has brought these classics back to life for you. Some of them sound quite similar, but some are totally different. Mit dem polyphonen analogsynthesizer sequential prophet6 hat dave. Dave smith instruments sequential prophet 6 synthesizer. Polychaining voice allocation started by engineerjoel. And i hope im not a founding member of it, because im totally excited about the rev2 and wish it nothing but success. Sequential prophet 6 module vs oberheim ob6 module. It uses a total of four oscillators per voice with 127 waveforms 32 user and dynamic waveform crossfading via the joystick. Dsi sequential prophet 12 le, hybrid synthesizer amazona. These can be played individually, layered, or placed either side of a split point, so you can use the prophet 12 as a single 12 voice polysynth, as a sixvoice bitimbral synth, or as two independent sixvoice synths.
The p12 has a worthless vs sound that isnt even one of the vs best sounds and. Some have described it as darker and warmer than the ob 6, and that seems accurate. I even have my stupid wavestation loaded up with vs patches its that damn big trouble in little china ost. 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.
Rather, as dave puts it, its the result of our effort to build the most awesomesounding, modern analog poly synth possible. Keeping track of everything while moving patches around on the prophet 6 itself is fraught with danger its very easy to overwrite an important sound and lose it forever. The prophet 5 was the first totally programmable synthesizer on the market. When to update your os most os updates fix only minor bugs that most users never encounter. See who uses sequential circuits prophet 600 synthesizer, including justin vernon, bt, carl craig and 11 others. These dave smith instruments synth demos features a variety of patches and sounds from the p12, ob 6 and p6. Meaning, if you bought the sequencial prophet 6 or the pro 2 first, you would probably want a prophet 12 or prophet 08 and sell your current one to afford it. It also includes the installation instructions given below.
Weve also added a poly chain feature so that any two prophet 6s can be paired for twelvevoice polyphony. The downloadable file in the sidebar at the right contains the latest operating system for the prophet6 keyboard and desktop module. But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet 5, either. Hopefully soundtower will soon have a prophet 6 editor for managing patches and reverseengineering other peoples patches. The prophet 12 is still arguably dave smiths flagship synth and along with. The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode.
Prophet 12 features overview dave smith instruments youtube. Analogaudio1 is proud to announce the release of the new prophet 6 sound set. Evolved vol 1 dsi prophet 6 patches 000 024 youtube. Sequential was also pivotal to the development of midi in 1982, which synchronizes electronic instruments by different manufacturers. But thats the province of the prophet 12, not the prophet 6. First, as in, i had some before, but sold because i wasnt happy with them jx3p, analog keys, i didnt like the interface in either.
You can get beautiful nonnasal sounds out of the p12. If you are experiencing a problem with your instrument, please contact out. No talking published on dec 9, 2018 starsky carr another look at patch comparisons between the sequential prophet 6 and behringer deepmind 12. We have 1 sequential prophet 6 manual available for free pdf. Background, i am on my search for my first analog poly. Initially, they developed the prophet 10, a synthesizer with ten voices of polyphony. Comparing the heavyweight contenders for ultimate flagship monosynth of 2020 with the new sequential pro 3 entering the ring for contention of heavyweight champion of flagship analog mono synths, we take a look at the top three options on the market right now.
Luke neptunes vintageclassic soundset 100 patches inspired by the synth sounds of yesteryear. Arturia prophet v patches, presets and sound design. Sequential circuits prophet vs vintage synth explorer. Check out the sequential circuits prophet 600 synthesizer, as used by justin vernon, bt, carl. The prophet 12 does a fantastic job with this, btw, enabling parameter comparison and value readout. Another look at patch comparisons between the sequential prophet 6 and behringer deepmind 12 the dm sounds can be downloaded here. Having owned and used both, i feel like i can chime in for onemansopinion. There are a few upgrades and changes that the rev2 has. The prophet 12 desktop costs about 50% more the peak costs. The prophet 6 stands firmly on classic sequential prophet ground, having the same rich character. The prophet vs uses vector synthesis as its revolutionary new means of sound creation.
The downloadable file in the sidebar at the right contains the latest operating system for the prophet 12 module. Back with the fantastic prophet 6 and have done a few live streams with it lately also. The prophet 5 and prophet vs set standards and redefined synthesizers in the 1980s. The prophet 08 is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path. Sequential is an american synthesizer company founded in 1974 as sequential circuits by dave smith. This was sequential s first digital synth, and it was also their final synth unfortunately. To recap, the sequential badged prophet 6 is basically a prophet 5 made for the now, with an extra vco six instead of five voices, improved oscillator stability, the addition of a triangle sub oscillator, slop to dial in the randomness found in older analogues, a resonant 12db hpf in addition to the classic 24db4pole lpf, two digital fx. So you can assure the sound design is of professional grade with dedicated customer. This revolutionary synth became the basis for all other polysynths to this day. The prophet 5 was created in 1977 by dave smith and john bowen at sequential circuits, who aimed to create the first polyphonic synthesizer with the ability to store and recall patches. A handful of recreations of classic sounds of famous 80s songs. I wonder how much of a leap it would be to go from a prophet 12 to a modern vs. Free original prophet 08 programs the rev2 can load all previous prophet 08 patches the rev 1. I wanted to see how it compared to dave smiths newer instruments but i could not find one to play until yesterday.
Sequential prophet6 manuals manuals and user guides for sequential prophet 6. View online or download sequential prophet 6 operation manual. Each of the prophets twelve voices is composed of a hybrid digitalanalog architecture that sounds different than any other dsi synth, yet retains the true prophet. Sequential prophet 6 patches, presets and sound design. The prophet 08 had such a great character in that session. Poly chain any two prophet 6 s for 12 voice polyphony. As others have mentioned, if you prefer the sound of the sequential prophet 5 filter and want an awesome hipasslopass combo, then the prophet 6 is your synth. At twelve voices, the prophet 12 boasts the greatest polyphony of any instrument designed by dave smith.
Tim is credited on the factory sounds of korg prologue, imonopoly, dave smith instruments prophet 12 and pro 2. Both the prophet 6 desktop module and keyboard are dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet. In 1978, sequential released the prophet 5, the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, used by artists including michael jackson, madonna, and john carpenter. Actually the question is rev 2 vs prophet 6, but i might even consider the ob 6. The prophet 6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet 5. I did this a few months ago but instead of the prophet 5, i compared the prophet 5 factory patches included in the prophet 6 with the arturia prophet 5. The prophet 12 comprises two sixvoice synthesizers called layer a and layer b. Patch bank inspired by classic film and tv soundtracks.
Prophet6 operation manual 1 dave smith instruments. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. Sequential prophet x, sequential prophet 6, prophet 12, prophet 08, prophet rev2. I figured i would weigh in on this a bit as i recently delved into analog poly synths a bit and prophet 08 vs prophet 6 was definitely something i was considering. Keeping track of everything while moving patches around on the prophet 6 itself is fraught. From reading around and taking mental notes, i suspect there will develop a pro prophet 08antirev2 party. I anticipate the new party will mirror the minimoog original model d vs. I discovered i actually liked the variances because often they were quite random and could be used as a recording technique. Keep it, save money and once you haved saved up enough money, then see if you still want to get the pro 6. Rather, as dave puts it, its the result of our effort to build the most awesomesou.
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