But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet 5, either. The classic architecture doesnt imitate prophet 5 but seems to be a clever reproduction of the original sequential circuits sound. The first time was for the prophet 08, which married dcos and an analogue signal path to digital contour generators and modulators, and this was generally well received. Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, ring modulator and distortion. Sequential circuits prophet vs 1986 classic hybrid synthesizer 61 keys. Also, by the end of crysis 3, there is no more squishy human under the suit, because prophets entire body has become a cnt structure of the same sort as the suit.
I used four patches from the factory presets for the prophet 8. Well, im sure dave could have just remade the p5 with more voices and itd still sell like warm cookies. Bought the prophet about 2 years ago, loving it since. As a prophet 08 owner, i was enamoured with the playability and the sound of the p6m right from the getgo. Despite the somewhat limited modulation capabilities, a spin through the presets and a day of tweaking revealed no shortage of sonic potential. Demo to compare the sound of the prophet 8 and rev2 playing the same patches. Thanks to micke lindgren sweden for sending me the scans and. Last year yamaha agreed to give the sequential name back to smith, thanks in part to the efforts of rolands founder, ikutaro. Other parts i invented at home or in the studio, where it would all morph and get. Comparing the prophet 08 to the prophet rev2 the prophet 08 sound engine is nearly identical to the newer prophet rev2 synthesizer.
Apr 08, 2015 a couple of patches for the prophet 08 and prophet rev2. And ive gotta say, the feedback on the x4 is very special and really widens what you can do with the prophet voice. Prophet 6 operation manual getting started 1 getting started the prophet 6 is a sixvoice, polyphonic analog synthesizer with voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. Prophet6 operation manual getting started 1 getting started the prophet6 is a sixvoice, polyphonic analog synthesizer with voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. The sound signature may not be for everyone but hey, what is. Sunsine audio has released a new set of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. Prophet v, prophet v plugin, buy prophet v, download. The second was for the much more powerful prophet 12, but some analogue purists, many of whom im fairly sure had never played one, objected to its sharcpowered digital. All oscillators feature wave shape mod options to dynamically morph the waveshape.
The prophet vs uses vector synthesis as its revolutionary new means of sound creation. But if theres one project people seem to know me for, its my involvement with the sequential prophet vs, and for. Dec 23, 2016 a good used prophet 08 can be had for half the price, has two more voices, a five octave keyboard, and way more modulation possibilities. Prophet 08 vs prophet 6 the time has come for me to buy my first analog polysyth. The prophet 08 is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path.
Prophet prophet is a forecasting procedure implemented in r. Prophet definition, a person who speaks for god or a deity, or by divine inspiration. Sunsine audio has announced the release of four, a collection of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. Prophet v, prophet v plugin, buy prophet v, download prophet. Prophet prophet is a forecasting procedure implemented. Designed to reimagine his prophet 08 synth, the prophet rev2. Prophet crysis versus master chief spacebattles forums. This sound set focuses especially on pads, layered and evolving sounds, percussion, and arpeggios. Also, by the end of crysis 3, there is no more squishy human under the suit, because prophet s entire body has become a cnt structure of the same sort as the suit. Supported compiler versions for prophet 2018 q3 and 2019 q2 are. Creativespiral free original prophet 08 programs the rev2 can load all previous prophet 08 patches the rev 1. Moog voyager access virus ti waldorf blofeld waldorf pulse 2 dave smith mopho.
I appreciated the inclusion of a live mode button which lets you completely step out of the digital world and remain in the analog domain. Microsoft visual studio 2015 for desktop including express edition, but not code or community editions microsoft 2015 compiler. Sequential circuits prophet vs vintage synth explorer. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 sound editor soundtower. Now vs now is working on a 3rd album, with justin tyson on drums and. Moog voyager access virus ti waldorf blofeld waldorf pulse 2 dave smith mopho dave smith prophet 08 dave smith prophet 12 korg. This mode is unique to the arturia prophet v, something that doesnt has a equivalent with the classic hardware synths.
If youre looking for something to make relatively simple, dry sounds and load them up in to your sampler, the prophet may be the way to go. It was identical to the prophet5 revision 1 on the outside and on the inside, with the exception of the hardware for the extra voices. Apr 27, 2012 heres what i have cobbled together so far a friend gave me a list of the first 39 patches i think from the rev 3 so i put names to the ones from the sysex i think they go with bit of educated guesswork plus comparing them to the same patches on the creamware prophet, couldnt find the original helicopter patch but that is in the pro53 fx patches anyway so i just added that for completeness. Demo prophet 8 vs rev2 no talking just patches youtube. The prophet 5 is a fantastic instrument for sound design also. Dec 08, 2015 i thought a few videos comparing the prophet 6 and prophet 08 might be useful for anyone trying to decide which was the best for them. The prophet 5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. I thought a few videos comparing the prophet 6 and prophet 08 might be useful for anyone trying to decide which was the best for them. There are four pan knobs which dont do anything presumably for 8 notes of.
This time with a fresh new bank of sounds for the dave smith instruments prophet 08, mopho and tetra series. The vs used a hybrid digitalanalogue design, but their earlier products include the legendary, allanalogue, prophet5. Originally programmed on a prophet 08, these patches are also compatible with its successor, the prophet rev2, and all mopho and tetra models. It sounds fantastic, has probably the bestsounds lp filter on the market, and is very flexible considering its relatively simple architecture 2. Given dave smiths history of great designs, including the original prophet 5, it is hardly surprising that dsi continues to make great sounding synths.
The prophet5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. The sale included the rights to the sequential circuits brand, which is one of the reasons that company founder dave smith used his given name when he started dave smith instruments in 2002. Prophet 08 vs prophet 12 vintage synth explorer forums. Sunsine audio four soundset for dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08. I did most of the synth programming on the prophet 08, prophet 12 and mopho x4. I dont know why you do this that the old patches are not compatible this is something you have to work out this is not to accept. Typical digitalanalog synth strings, just beautiful. Prophet rev2 soundeditor is a fullyfeatured editor and sound development tool created specifically for dave smith instruments prophet rev2 synthesizer. Microsoft visual studio 20 for desktop including express edition microsoft 20 compiler microsoft visual studio 2015 for desktop including express edition, but not code or community editions microsoft 2015 compiler installation guide. The prophet 5 and prophet vs set standards and redefined the modern synthesizer. The classic, supergluey, fat analog synth brass of the 1980s 12 low strings. Prophet is a procedure for forecasting time series data based on an additive model where nonlinear trends are fit with yearly, weekly, and daily seasonality, plus holiday effects.
The mopho was originally introduced as a monophonic smallfootprint. Oct 26, 20 prophet himself underwent unassisted no parachute, no gel layer, no door, no nothing orbital reentry after defeating the alpha ceph and got up just fine. Numberpad provided for navigation navigating with a knob on a p08 is a pain in the arse when you want a specific patch. Oh yeah, the prophet 6 vcos sound warmer, better, creamier, etc. A good used prophet 08 can be had for half the price, has two more voices, a five octave keyboard, and way more modulation possibilities. Dave smith sequential prophet 6 synthesizer calistro. Also i want load my old patches into the new version because they takes me a lot of time to make them.
Jan 12, 2016 the vs used a hybrid digitalanalogue design, but their earlier products include the legendary, allanalogue, prophet 5. 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. 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. This bank contains 128 brand new, expressive, musical sounds. The famous prophet5 analog clav, which found its way as a classic preset in many newer romplersworkstations. And the unique delay mode allows voices 2 through 4 to sound. While the prophet 5 was known for its 2 oscillator analog warmth, the prophet vs used four digital wave table oscillators giving a crystal and clear sound.
You can morph the sound of the 4 oscillators using the joystick or the vector. Dave smith instruments prophet 6 vs prophet 8 compared. Arturias prophetv offers something no other major soft synth maker has with respect. Then click on the import button of prophet v toolbar.
Before i got involved with modern modular synthesizers, i worked in the video and film industry. This was sequentials first digital synth, and it was also their final synth unfortunately. The library features bass, leads, keys, and pads, as. Sunsine audio four soundset for dsi tetra, mopho, and. It uses a total of four oscillators per voice with 127 waveforms 32 user and dynamic waveform crossfading via the joystick. Then click on the import button of prophetv toolbar. It has been emulated in software synthesizers and analog hardware. The prophet 5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984. The prophet5 rocked a feature called poly mod, and so does the prophet6 with enhancements, of course. The prophet 5 was the first totally programmable synthesizer on the market. Prophet is robust to missing data and shifts in the trend.
We have brought these classics back to life for you. Sep 10, 2012 sunsine audio has announced the release of four, a collection of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. For several weeks, i had both the prophet 08 and the prophet 6. Implements a procedure for forecasting time series data based on an additive model where nonlinear trends are fit with yearly, weekly, and daily seasonality, plus holiday effects. The virus and the prophet 08 are totally different beasts. Does anyone hopefully a prophet 5 and prophet 08 owner know how close prophet 5 patches can be programmed on a prophet 08. Pads, poly synths, basses, atmospheres, arpeggios and lots more. Otherwise, i will come and strike the land with a curse. Heres what i have cobbled together so far a friend gave me a list of the first 39 patches i think from the rev 3 so i put names to the ones from the sysex i think they go with bit of educated guesswork plus comparing them to the same patches on the creamware prophet, couldnt find the original helicopter patch but that is in the pro53 fx patches anyway so i just added that for. Sep 25, 2015 the sequential prophet 6 synth in all its glory. 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 the sequential brand courtesy of yamaha. Sequential circuits closed up shop in 1987, and yamaha bought their assets. Prophet 5 vs alesis andromeda vintage synth explorer forums. It is compatible only with the prophet rev2 synthesizer.
Patch morpher is compatible with the following synthesisers. I would dial in a basic patch on my prophet 08 as a sort of blank canvas sound. The main reason i would only buy a prophet 08 if i could recreate many or all. Before that, i designed synths, samplers, software, and digital audio recorders for the likes of sequential studio 440, among others, digidesign qsheet, and roland dm80. The prophet vs takes its name from this system, which simply implies the variable mixing of four waveshapes using a joystick with updown and leftright movement. It works best with time series that have strong seasonal effects and several seasons of historical data. Dave smith is considered a legendary figure in the synthesizer world, he founded sequential circuits and designed such classics as the prophet 5 and prophet vs, and he was a pioneer in bringing midi to synthesizers.
Later i bought the arturia prophet v mostly for the vs engine and especially for the hybrid mode, where you can combine different modules of the prophet 5 and the prophet vs engines osc, filter, routing. Prophet 6 vs prophet 08 making simple pads youtube. Automatically convert patches between the prophet 08 and the prophet 12. The prophet rev2 comes in either 8voice or 16voice models, with 2 oscillators plus a sub per layer. Typically for sequential, the prophet vs midi spec is highly advanced, including program select, patch change, midi clock for the arpeggiator, midi channel split, arpeggiator channel, midi control of left or right sound only, program or wave data dump to a computer and standard sample data dump although assuming you can dump a sound from a. This revolutionary synth became the basis for all other polysynths to this day. Whats more and unlike some vintage analogue synths the prophet 08 does not use a central repository of patches to build its programs. The way in which the joystick mix is altered, manually or automatically, during the course of a note is referred to as a vector. The prophet 08 offers so many ways of reaching this goal, of making a synthesizer sound less like a synthesizer, less like an electronic device. The prophet 08 is dave smiths all analog flagship poly synth providing a vintage sound with a modern twist.
The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. It works best with time series that have strong seasonal effects and. Prophet himself underwent unassisted no parachute, no gel layer, no door, no nothing orbital reentry after defeating the alpha ceph and got up just fine. There are a few upgrades and changes that the rev2 has. The new for 2007 prophet 08 brings back much of the original technology from those old prophets like curtis filters and analog. Numberpad provided for navigation navigating with a knob on a p 08 is a pain in the arse when you want a specific patch. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer.
Each preset makes of full use of the modulation wheel as well as all four assignable parameter knobs and each has a unique name for easy identification. Prophet 08 vs prophet 12 post by pro5 thu jun 04, 2015 12. The interface resembles the look and feel of the real synthesizer while streamlining your workflow and allowing you to view the complete details of any program at a. A local menu appears, pick there either pro 5 sysex or pro vs sysex according to the actual content of the sysex message. The prophet vs was the last synth made by sci and again.
And while the rev2 has a bit more going for it, the 08 is still and always will be a great instrument. As with its predecessor, the prophet6s modulation sources are filter envelope and oscillator 2 both with bipolar control. This is part 3 of 5 here ive made a simple dual oscillator. It should be no secret by now that we really dig dave smith instruments gear. 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. This is a cursed architecture, wherein changing a patch in one program will often wreck another. In the prophet 08, there are 512 distinct patches comprising the 256 programs. Feb 25, 2009 later i bought the arturia prophet v mostly for the vs engine and especially for the hybrid mode, where you can combine different modules of the prophet 5 and the prophet vs engines osc, filter, routing. While it excels at synthesizing real life instruments, the polymod section is one of the bestkept secrets in synthland because it allows the user to create, quickly and precisely, special fx and otherworldly sounds that would be very difficult to recreate on newer machines. About 6,000 units were produced across three revisions. I used four patches from the factory presets for the prophet 8 and three of my own patches. Polyphony is also up from the originals the p5 had 5 voices, the pvs had 8. Very versatile instrument and the sounds are magic to my ears, especially with added reverb. The prophet5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984.
A couple of patches for the prophet 08 and prophet rev2. 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. The rev2 boasts a substantial modulation matrix with 8 assignable mod slots, 5 additional. Prophet rev2 sound editor provides the ultimate editing and sound development experience by displaying all prophet rev2 program parameters in a single intuitive graphical interface. In other words, with live mode engaged, every knob, button, and control on the prophet 6 is live. Less time spent creating a good sound means available time for writing music. We have recreated both of these classic machines to give them the detail heard in the originals. The prophet vss rareness and classic digital sound make it a mainstay for those. I, too, expect a musical ear will be able to distinguish a rev2 from a prophet 08.
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