Prophet 5 vs prophet 08 pe gearslutz pro audio community. There is nothing you need to do to prepare the prophet 08 to receive the programs. Best way to get a piano type patch on the prophet 6. New soft synth inspired by classic prophet 5 synthtopia. Creative spirals voice component modeling patch bank 128 patches using an advanced modulation technique to give voicebyvoice offsets for classic analog synth character and acoustic instrument patches. The virtual emulation offered in prophetv is an exact replica of the original instrument and uses the same subtractive synthesis model. The prophet 08 patches are now available for purchase.
In the prophet 08, there are 512 distinct patches comprising the 256 programs. If anyone has any links to relevant threads in which someone else is facing this problem, that would be helpful. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer. The prophet 08 synthesizer module is a tabletop knobby module with all of the. Hi guys, ive been looking into synth sounds for guitar. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version. Sequential circuits model 800 sequencer cv gate prophet arp vintage synth sequential prophet xl polyphonic synth synthesizer new perfect circuit.
But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet5, either. The synths used on this were prophet 5 and arp quadra. Prophet 08 vs prophet 12 vintage synth explorer forums. The new instrument is available in both 8voice and 16voice versions in both keyboard and module variants. Prophet rev2 module 16 voix dave smith instruments. Building on the poly evolver keyboard, the prophet 08 offers eight voices of polyphony with a 100% analog signal path. There are basically three versions of the prophet 5.
Dave smith instruments prophet 08 analog synthesizer. Back in june 2006 we looked at the last incarnation of dave smiths evolver synthesizer the mono evolver keyboard. Very good shape with some dings and dongs as you can see in the pics. Ambient guitars with prophet 08 chase bliss, strymon pedals. I think, you can receive sysex files only, if you connect a real prophet5 to your pc and i dont know, if this is functioning. Im really trying to figure out the best way to get an acoustic piano sounding patch on the prophet 6. The mod expands the memory from 40 patches prerev 3. Dave smith instruments the official dsisequential forum. A 4by4 modulation matrix animates sounds in many ways, such as. Welcome to the sequential circuits prophet 5 tribute site. Sequential circuits prophet 600 analog synthesizer keyboard. I wouldnt trade my p12 for a rev2 because i am using the modulation of the p12 to its fullest when making patches and i dont want to become more limited.
If anyone spends the time to explain it here, that would be equally as helpful. If for whatever reason you need to use a different supply. The power supply comes with different ac adaptor prongs that allow it to work anywhere in the world. Arturia has done a frighteningly good job of capturing the beloved gritty characteristics of this americanmade classic. One of the first fully programmable polyphonic analog synths, the prophet 5 is the most classic synthesizer of the eighties.
Arranger, arranger workstation 87 chromatic keyboard 5 digital organ organ synthesizer 45 extensions 64 keyboard piano 128 keytar 7 midi usb controller 91 performance synthesizer 259 synthesizer 364 workstation 179 full list of categories. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 moduledesktop synth attn pro audiofiles sequential circuits prophet 600 os six08 eprom firmware update kit new rom. The p5 had patch memory storage as well, which scanned and memorized every knob setting for storing and recalling your sounds a desperately needed feature. Brand new, the prophet 08 already looks like its a classic vintage. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Author fred wilder written june 1999 updated march 14, 2011. Analog synth racksound module dave smith instruments prophet 08 desktop. Subtractive synthesis refers to the filtering of sounds in a specific way in order to create harmonically rich waveforms and new timbres. This is a collection of synthesizer resources online for the sci prophet 5.
Sequential prophet rev2 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. Sequential prophet x, sequential prophet6, prophet 12, prophet 08, prophet rev2. It is capable of a delightful analog sound unique to sequentials prophet series in which the p5 was king. Ambient guitars with prophet 08 chase bliss, strymon. Prophet 5ish davesmithinstruments listen on soundcloud.
This keyboard might seem like a step back in time from the evolver, in a sense picking up where he left off with the prophet 5. Dsi prophet rev2 synth patches synth presets geosynths. Prophet 08 for sale in uk 43 secondhand prophet 08. Thats why the prophet 5 had just one lfo and such simple modulation routing. The main reason i would only buy a prophet 08 if i could recreate many or all. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 comes with lovely synth but im not using it much these days. Hes messing around with chase bliss delay pedal to sort of emulate or foreshadow the prophet 08 line i came up with, and we. You can display, edit, tweak, organize, audition, archive and manage your prophet 08 rack from the focal point of your studio.
The original 40 prophet 5 patches in the prophet 6 by everett dudgeon duration. Initially, they developed the prophet10, a synthesizer with ten voices of polyphony. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. Patches modeled off of measurements taken from several synths. Prophet 600 vs prophet 5 i know vintage synth explorer. The logo acts also as a stamp of authenticity to the basic voice structure of the original prophet5. Ive certainly not exhausted what can be made with the rev2, to me my ears it sounds fuller, with more dynamic range than the 08. This is a cursed architecture, wherein changing a patch in one program will often wreck another. Midi quest dave smith prophet 08 rack editorlibrarian for. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Prophet 08 the prophet 08 truly signals the return of the classic sequential circuits prophet synthesizers, in a beautiful, modern and ultrastable programmable analog synthesizer. This site is created to make contact with other prophet 5 users, to exchange experiences, data, and knowledge. The prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. For quite a while, the prophet 08 has been on the top on my wishlist, but since the announcement of the new sequential prophet 6 i have had trouble making up my mind for which of these two beasts i should buy.
The prophet5 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. Now we have in front of us smiths latest creation the prophet 08. Prophet 6 vs prophet 08 gearslutz pro audio community. Prophet 08 factory program banks the downloadable file in the sidebar at the right contains all of the factory program banks for the prophet 08 keyboard and desktop module. Thom is a big fan of the prophet synths, having used an sci prophet5 with radiohead on kid a and a dsi prophet 08 in later live performances. Arturia supply the prophet v with five banks of sounds. For several weeks, i had both the prophet 08 and the prophet 6. Prophet 08 desktop dave smith instruments audiofanzine. The prophet reason propellerhead refill prophet 5 emulation 153 sounds patches. But, as i also have arturias prophet v, those factory presets, which were included, have been the less inspiring sounds, i came along for this synth of cource just my 2. Dave smith instruments ups the ante again with a module version of the rev2, the 8voice analog synthesizer that takes over where the legendary prophet 08 left off. This is seriously in my opinion the most authentic sounding prophet 5\analog synth emulation i have ever. If youre familiar with the sound of the old, curtisbased synths, then the prophet 08 should sound familiar to you as well. Since 2015, thom has been using a prophet6 live, and its likely this synth that many of animas sounds came from.
While the 08 is an excellent synth, one has to put in a lot of work to get it to sound nearly as good as the prophet 6. The program data is in a midi system exclusive sysex file that can be loaded into the prophet 08 via midi using. If you have things to share about your prophet, send us a message. Sequential prophet rev2 16voice polyphonic analog synthesizer module. The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode. With the prophet 08, smith aimed to rescue the classic prophet name from. Midi quest dave smith prophet 08 rack editor and librarian. With the caveat that ive got a prophet 08 and have never played a p12, heres a face value comparison.
I bought the prophet 08 module back in 2008 but never really used the internal step sequencer to its full potential. In his latest sonic lab video, host nick batt takes a look at the new dave smith instruments prophet rev2 keyboard synthesizer the rev2 retains all of the key features of the prophet 08 and expands on them. The prophet 08 is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 walkthrough youtube. It has twice the polyphony, twice the mod matrix, waveshape modulation on all waveforms, digital effects per layer in stacked or split voice mode, a polyphonic step sequencer per. Power input connect the power supply included with your prophet 08. Save prophet 5 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Integrate the prophet 08 rack with your daw and use it the same way as a softsynth or run the editor as a separate application connected to your prophet 08 rack. The prophet 08 has several inputs and outputs on its back panel. Ive got some electric piano type sounds but im really trying to recreate the main riff in the main theme from this. Dave smith prophet 08 rack editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the dave smith prophet 08 rack, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the prophet 08 rack from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the. Stepping through the prophet 5s factory sounds reveals how dated many of them have become. Only effects used are the ehx memory man for looping and the digitech polara for reverb, no editing was done afterwards. Im also trying to figure out how to download new patches and load them into the prophet.
Prophet 08 pe rack maudio usb uno interface imac osx. Sequential circuits spliteight sci vintage analogue polyphonic synth. Being the first polyphonic analog synth, the prophet 5s sound was all over records from 80s artists like talking heads, inxs, and gary numan, and as such, the presets do well to cover the sounds used in those days. Rev2, the 8voice analog synthesizer that takes over where the legendary prophet 08 left off. Resources for the sequential circuits prophet 5 synthesizer from midi tools to sysex files. Less time spent creating a good sound means available time for writing music. These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. Well, yes i think so and have been exploring the depths of this synth and made128 brand new patches, all from scratch and from the front panel. Repro5 patches by bob swans i rarely have the time to create patches since the birth of my daughter but after playing with the public beta of uhe repro5 i was amazed and excited to create some patches similar to my prophet 12 offerings. The rev2 is an absolute beast that boasts dual dcos, a suboscillator, and a 24pole resonant lowpass curtis filter per voice. Obx, obxa, cs80, jupiter 8, polysix, prophet 5 and prophet 10. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 desktop dave smith. Does anyone hopefully a prophet 5 and prophet 08 owner know how close prophet 5 patches can be programmed on a prophet 08. Five voice polyphony two oscillators per voice and a white noise generator.
And actually i wanted to avoid going for midi, but i am looking for real synth sounds like a. So im sure there is a way to get a piano type patch for the prophet 6. Today we show some of the famous sound of the sequential circuits prophet 5. Whats more and unlike some vintage analogue synths the prophet 08 does not use a central repository of patches to build its programs.
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