Speaking of factory sounds, dsi engaged john bowen, former sequential employee and designer of the solaris synthesizer, to recreate his original prophet5 patches for the new instrument. There have also been some softwarebased synths that emulate the prophet5 such as arturias prophet v and creamwares pro12. The prophet 6s contour generator sounds roughly exponential and is a little smoother than the prophet 5s, which curtails more abruptly. Especially the hard to replicate sounds, like sync1. Obx, obxa, cs80, jupiter 8, polysix, prophet 5 and prophet 10. I mean, you can find voyager vs model d, jd8000 vs diva, prophet 08 vs 5, kingkorg vs prophet 5, etc, demos on the web, but not a single one highlighting the differences between the 5 and the 6.
Prophet 08 desktop dave smith instruments audiofanzine. Dual oscillator synthesizer with 12 db and 24 db filters, and stereo effects. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for sequential. The prophet 08 patches are now available for purchase. Since the prophet 5 is a classic and loved by many, why doesnt someone post a short demo of it using a few of the classic prophet 5 presets.
The following examples are done with the prophet 08 only, processed by the small stone. In the prophet 08, there are 512 distinct patches comprising the 256 programs. A sequential circuits midi kit is available from wine country for the revision 3. This is a cursed architecture, wherein changing a patch in one program will often wreck another.
The first prophet10s used an exatron stringy floppy drive for saving patches and storing sequencer data. The prophet synthesizer does not support a sysex bulk dump or bulk save via midi. Im currently programming several john carpenteralan howarth inspired patches on the dsi sequential prophet6. Sequential prophet6 6voice analog synthesizer sweetwater.
These may all be altered manually and saved in the synthesizers memory. Prophet 6 operation manual getting started 1 getting started the prophet 6 is a sixvoice, polyphonic analog synthesizer with voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. An original sequential circuits model 851 data cassette was included with every new rev 3. Two pads one pad prophet beat phased to death now, one important note. Modules used in thor a pair of analogue oscillator modules, lowpass filter and lfo.
Today we show some of the famous sound of the sequential circuits prophet 5. These will be available for purchase in the new few weeks. Whats more and unlike some vintage analogue synths the prophet 08 does not use a central repository of patches to build its programs. The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode. Even with programming, the prophet 08 has a more predictable frequency. Taking a little bit of a deeper look, the novice viewer will inevitably spot the strange poly mod section. 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. It you want to use sync to tear the heads off of the front rows of your audience, the prophet 6 will do it every bit as nastily as the prophet 5. If you just use the main output, layers a and b are both output there. Depending upon the level of the input signal and how far you crank up the distortion, you can obtain anything from mild overdrive to fullblooded grunge from this. Being the first polyphonic analog synth, the prophet 5 s 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. With the prophetv, arturias product line breaks new ground by taking classic sounds. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version. The prophet remote is an oddity occasionally stumbled upon in secondhand music shops and around ebay.
Arturia has done a frighteningly good job of capturing the beloved gritty characteristics of this americanmade classic. The prophet 08 can be seen as two synths with 4 channels of polyphony, indeed, we are free to use all 8 channels to create the patch, or use 4 and 4 is to split the keyboard is. Dec 16, 2016 most players are not gifted at programming, and so when they hear only a few really great patches at the store, they walk away thinking that they dont like the 08 as much as. They did not have to build this unit especially since they already had the prophet 08 out and had other analog synths available. This is a part of the prophet 5 architecture located in the modulation area that allows you to modulate the filter frequency and or oscillator 1s frequency with oscillator 2. Dave smith instruments dsi has unveiled the prophet 08, a traditional subtractive synthesizer with a 61note keyboard and two independent voice layers, each with two digitally controlled analog oscillators dcos, a voltagecontrolled amplifier, a whitenoise generator, three digital 5stage envelope generators, and four lfos. 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. Numberpad provided for navigation navigating with a knob on a p08 is a pain in the arse when you want a specific patch. Dave smith instruments dsi has unveiled the prophet 08, a traditional subtractive synthesizer with a 61note keyboard and two independent voice layers, each with two digitally controlled analog oscillators dcos, a voltagecontrolled amplifier, a whitenoise generator, three digital 5 stage envelope generators, and four lfos. These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. In 1981, sequential circuits finally released the prophet10 synthesizer, featuring 10 voices, 20 oscillators, and a double manual keyboard. Free original prophet 08 programs the rev2 can load all previous prophet 08 patches the rev 1.
Sequential circuits prophet remote vintage synth explorer. Through his company dave smith instruments, and later under the sequential circuits brand, smith has developed updated versions of the prophet 5. Rest assured, the p6 is up there with anything from the past but better. The prophet synthesizer does not support a sysex bulk dump or bulk save. For those of us that were too young to buy an original prophet 5 rev. Prophet6 operation manual 1 dave smith instruments. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for sequential prophet 5. It cant be retrofitted for midi, but is considered by most to be the bettersounding of the. Sequential circuits prophet 5 feature details architecture. Sequential prophet 5 operation manual created date. The prophet 08s rear panel, with dual outputs and extra poly chain midi out.
About 6,000 units were produced in three revisions by dave smith and john bowen. Patches can be added to the program library in usernamed categories for creating. The solution was to use the headphone the jack and gradually increase the level until the p5 was satisfied. In spite of the instruments that have come out since the prophet 08 was. Comparing the prophet 08 to the prophet rev2 the prophet 08 sound engine is nearly identical to the newer prophet rev2 synthesizer. As enduringly popular as the prophet 08 has been, we felt it was time to update it. As with dsis other instruments, the prophet 08 uses analog subtractive synthesis, as opposed to many of the current crop of synthesizers, which employ dspbased virtual analog synthesis. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 user manual pdf. With this in mind, soundeditor has been designed to be as simple and easy to use as. Each layer can be a completely different sound and the layers can be combined as splits and stacks.
This was later accompanied by the prophet10, a version with ten voices of. I think the sound of the p5 is the best of them but sound quality is totally subjective. But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet5, either. This mode is unique to the arturia prophet v, something that doesnt has a equivalent with the classic hardware synths. 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. The prophet6 is the real deal the nexus of all things dj. The original 40 prophet 5 patches in the prophet 6 by.
There are a few upgrades and changes that the rev2 has. May 02, 2017 actuaries usually start learning prophet in their job because not all companies uses this software. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer. Welcome to the sequential circuits prophet 5 tribute site. Thats right, keyboardists can join the ranks of the hipswayin and hairtossin guitarists at the front of the stage. Staying around at the back for a moment, the 08 offers inputs for an assignable cv and a sustain pedal, plus the usual three midi sockets, but theres another socket that might cause a. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. The mod expands the memory from 40 patches prerev 3. 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. 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 cents. They didnt have a prophet 08 but they did have a prophet 6. Im focusing more on the prophet5prophet 10 era of carpenterhowarths music.
One of the first fully programmable polyphonic analog synths, the prophet 5 is the most classic synthesizer of the eighties. On other threads we have talked about how to keep the prophet 08 in production, including ways that it could be updated. Theres already some great opinions in this thread, but i will present a slightly different viewpoint as prophet 12 owner who has played an 08 and many other dsi synths. Due to its success, the prophet 5 has been emulated in software synthesizers and analog hardware. The prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. This site is created to make contact with other prophet 5 users, to exchange experiences, data, and knowledge. Reason thor prophet 5 emulation by rush sound design. At the very least it would highlight the differences and put this silly issue to bed once and for all. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for sequential prophet 5 prophet 6 proone. The prophet5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978. The final mix has been made with the sonyoxford limiter in protools 7. Output b each of the prophet 08s 256 programs contains two layers, a and b.
It felt like you could pretty much make any sound on the 12 that you could make on the 08, but the 12 can do a. You can back up your patches in 2 banks of 128 presets. Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, ring modulator and distortion. Unlike its nearest competitor, the yamaha cs80, the prophet5 had patch memory. Prophet 08 does not use a central repository of patches to build its programs. Prophet6 operation manual getting started 1 getting started the prophet6 is a sixvoice, polyphonic analog synthesizer with voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. First in the chain comes an analogue distortion unit. With this in mind, soundeditor has been designed to be as simple and easy to use as possible while retaining all of the functional control needed to adjust every single. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 walkthrough youtube. In my opinion, the most important software or programming language to master as an actuary is ms excel and vba.
I own a prophet 08 and tried a prophet 12 very briefly. Does the prophet 08 contain the prophet5s factory programs. Reason thor virtual analogue software emulating some specific prophet 5 patches and the general sound of the synth. The prophet5 is an analog synthesizer that was designed and manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984. Everything recorded raw, no effects or external sequencing. Hybrid mode provides many such opportunities through a combination of the prophet 5 and prophet vs, stacked one on top of the other. As with dsis other instruments, the prophet 08 uses analog subtractive synthesis, as opposed to many of the current crop of synthesizers, which employ dspbased virtual analog synthesis similar in functionality to the renowned. Dave smith has even released a continuation of the prophet legacy with the prophet6, prophet8 and prophet12 developed by his new company, dave smith instruments. Feb 25, 2009 i think, you can receive sysex files only, if you connect a real prophet 5 to your pc and i dont know, if this is functioning.
It is capable of a delightful analog sound unique to sequentials prophet series in which the p5 was king. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 user manual pdf download. A handful of recreations of classic sounds of famous 80s songs. The virtual emulation offered in prophet v is an exact replica of the original instrument and uses the same subtractive synthesis model. The prophet 5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. The prophet 08 has several inputs and outputs on its back panel. They are arranged as three files of 5 banks each and each bank contains 8 program patches. You can rely on analogaudio1s wide experience on original sequential synths programming when it comes to authentic prophet sounds.
Smith said he doesnt want to build synths from the past. Initially, they developed the prophet 10, a synthesizer with ten voices of polyphony. Layer a and layer b are independent when you press the edit layer b button, all knobs are. How to become excellent in prophet actuarial software. On the 5, it sounds a lot more dialed in especially considering gain. The program data is in a midi system exclusive sysex file that can be loaded into the prophet 08 via midi using. The prophet 08 is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path. For its principal sound sources each voice contains two vcos voltage controlled oscillators, osc a and osc b, and a white noise source which can be mixed into a resonant lowpass vcf voltage controlled filter. 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.
Dave smith instruments prophet 6 vs prophet 8 compared. Subtractive synthesis refers to the filtering of sounds in a specific way in order to create harmonically rich waveforms and new timbres. I think, saying that the polymod range was 5x that of the original prophet 5. 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. I tend to program less subtle sounds with the p6, using the lfo in a. The prophet 5 lacked effects but, in contrast, the prophet 6 has quite a few of them. With five voices of polyphony, the prophet5 is one of the first polyphonic analog synthesizers with patch memory. Sep 07, 2017 a quick demo of my prophet 08 patches and weak keyboard skills showcasing the more modern, rhythmic, and strange side of the prophet 08. I just didnt like the sound quality of the 600 as much as the prophet 5. I have a prophet 5, a pro 1 and a t8, i had a p600.
It was designed as a strapon remote keyboard controller for the prophet 5. Five voice polyphony two oscillators per voice and a white noise generator. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. The prophet5, 6, and 08 definitely bear a family resemblance in appearance, functionality and sound, but there are some notable differences. The prophet 5 and prophet vs set standards and redefined the modern. It felt like you could pretty much make any sound on the 12 that you could make on the 08, but the 12 can do a lot the 08 cant. The main reason i would only buy a prophet 08 if i could recreate many or all. The prophet 5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984. If you have things to share about your prophet, send us a message. A quick demo of my prophet 08 patches and weak keyboard skills showcasing the more modern, rhythmic, and strange side of the prophet 08. A few words of thanks thank you for purchasing the prophet rev2, the successor to our popular prophet 08 synthesizer, which has been a workhorse in the music industry for nearly 10 years.
They also had a sub phatty, a ms20 mini, a mother 32, an ob6 and a sub37, all out on the floor setup to play with. Power input connect the power supply included with your prophet 08. Actuaries usually start learning prophet in their job because not all companies uses this software. 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. A 4by4 modulation matrix animates sounds in many ways, such as. I was in town for 6 nights and went to gc 4 of those nights.
The prophet 08 is a deep and complex instrument with many programming options. This means an entirely new palette of sounds will be at your disposal to mix and blend. This isnt a technical overview, levels arent matched perfectly etc. Patches modeled off of measurements taken from several synths. Then, ill combine that wav file with a recording of the prophet 6 using the same presets. How to become excellent in prophet actuarial software quora. About 6,000 units were produced across three revisions. Dsi prophet rev2 patches prophet classics soundset. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The prophet 08s 256 factory programs pay homage to the prophet5. Prophet 5 vs prophet 08 pe gearslutz pro audio community. The prophet 08 pe potentiometer edition has all the features of the.
Showing that the sci prophet 5 needs quite hot signals to load the patch data from cassette. The filter modifies the voice timbre under control of its fourstage envelope. Sequential prophet6 patches classic analog soundset. The modulation matrix was also used to emulate the polymod section on. If youre familiar with the sound of the old, curtisbased synths, then the prophet 08 should sound familiar to you as well. The power supply comes with different ac adaptor prongs that allow it to work anywhere in the world. The prophet 5 is known for its use by progressive rock bands and film composers.
Synthesist starsky carr shared this playlist of videos that offer a comparison of the dave smith instruments prophet 6 and prophet 8 the videos cover. I think at the heart of it, the 12 has much depth and breadth. Luke neptunes vintageclassic soundset 100 patches inspired by the synth sounds of yesteryear. If for whatever reason you need to use a different supply. In my opinion some people are put off by the prophet 6 for a few reasons.