But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet5, either. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for sequential prophet 5 prophet 6 pro. As dave puts it, the prophet rev2 is the realization of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could about the original. The prophet 08 sound editing software is not software instruments and it will produce no sounds unless connected with the dsi prophet 08 synthesizer. Prophet08 editor vstau is a plugin editor for dave smith. Patches can be added to the program library in usernamed categories for creating custom preset banks a terrific feature for musici ans looking to organize programs for.
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. Prophet 5 inspired app for ipad ipad music apps blog. I recently learned that there were some issues with sysex dumping on the prophet 5, and decided it would be interesting to learn how that code was put together, and try to make some improvements. Save prophet 5 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I originally had a tetra, this then grew into 2 tetras, but it was still a pain to edit, so i got a prophet 08. Professor is a virtual analog polyphonic virtual analog synth inspired by the legendary sequential circuits prophet 5. Hi there, i released synthet standalone unversal synthesizer patch. Sequential prophet 5 operation manual created date. Have all the incredible analog sound you would expect from a dave smith instruments synthesizer, with the ease and reliability of modern day vsts, its truly the best of both. Originally programmed on a prophet 08, these patches are also compatible with its successor, the prophet rev2 76 499. 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. The rev2 boasts a substantial modulation matrix with 8 assignable mod slots, 5 additional performance slots, a third envelope, and a flexible gated sequencer with four lanes. 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.
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 prophet5. 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 doubletake. Prophet 08 was considered to be the true offspring of prophet5 but then dsi released prophet6 and which is more the instrument was given its brand name back dave smith reacquired the rights to use the sequential brand name from yamaha thanks to korg. Main panel features a 16 x 2 lines display, 58 push buttons, 2 knobs and a slider for value entries. In the prophet 08, there are 512 distinct patches comprising the 256 programs. Prophet08 editor vst is a vst plugin editor for dave smith instruments prophet 08 synthesizer. 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.
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. Arturia prophet v presets the sound of the legendary prophet. Patch morpher is compatible with the following synthesisers. The dave smith prophet 08 rack editor and librarian operates in demo mode until activated with an inapp purchase. It cant be retrofitted for midi, but is considered by most to be the bettersounding of the. To set the midi channel and poly mode follow these instructions. Korg, yamaha, roland, alesis, akai, line 6, maudio, and tcelectronic.
Sequential prophet6 editor vstau by codeknobs patch. It is a fully featured editorlibrarian and sound development tool for the dsi prophet 08. Keyboard 61 velocity keys with rudimentary aftertouch function. It is a fullyfeatured editorlibrarian and sound development tool for the dsi prophet 08. Its been out for around 10 years and in many respects was the start of the analogue revival, which has also increased over the same amount of time. New soft synth inspired by classic prophet 5 synthtopia. Then select program button 6 for poly mode, led lights up. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. This document explains some of the design principles surrounding the program, how to get started, and how to use it effectively. The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode. Synthet patch editor prophet08 layout sequential forums.
Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. If you have things to share about your prophet, send us a message. On the front panel press and hold the orange record button. It has been emulated in software synthesizers and analog hardware.
A firmware update and a diagnostic eprom for the sequential prophet 5 rev 3. Moog voyager access virus ti waldorf blofeld waldorf pulse 2 dave smith mopho dave smith prophet 08 dave smith prophet 12 korg. And ofcourse prophet famous of its great polyphonic sounds. 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. Prophet 08 soundeditor is a standalone program that runs on its own. These may all be altered manually and saved in the synthesizers memory. The prophet5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984. 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. There are basically three versions of the prophet 5. Prophet 08 vs prophet 6 the time has come for me to buy my first analog polysyth. Has info on updates for the prophet 2000 and single cycle waves for the prophet vs sampler noteits sequential circuits page. Welcome to the sequential circuits prophet 5 tribute site. Just trying to rename some patches and move them around but cant seem to get it.
These perfectly crafted sounds will get your new tracks started right away, and allow you to focus on the songwriting element of the creative process. About 6,000 units were produced across three revisions. The prophet synthesizer does not support a sysex bulk dump or bulk save. This site is created to make contact with other prophet 5 users, to exchange experiences, data, and knowledge. Does anyone hopefully a prophet 5 and prophet 08 owner know how close prophet 5 patches can be programmed on a prophet 08. The new for 2007 prophet 08 brings back much of the original technology from those old prophets like curtis filters and analog. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer. The prophet5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. Thats why the prophet 5 had just one lfo and such simple modulation routing. The prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. The main reason i would only buy a prophet 08 if i could recreate many or all. Sound quest has developed andor licensed software to the top three synthesizer manufacturers along with other major midi hardware makers including. Midi quest dave smith prophet 08 rack editorlibrarian for.
A special analogdigital hybrid version of the famous prophet 5 with vector joystick. The sounds of the classic prophet5 and modern prophet 08 synths, recreated as 200 patches for arturia prophet v. Today we show some of the famous sound of the sequential circuits prophet 5. This interface processes midi data sent to prophet 08 sound editor from the. Dave smith prophet rev208 8voice analog synthesizer, 61. Prophet08 editor vst is a vst plugin editor for dave smith instruments prophet08 synthesizer.
The dave smith prophet 08 kbd editor and librarian operates in demo mode until activated with an inapp purchase. Prophet 08 sound editor will ignore the invalid message and the data will not be. Dave smith prophet rev208 8voice synth the prophet rev2 is dave smiths reimagining of his prophet 08 poly synth a modern classic that has appeared on countless recordings and stages since its debut in 2007. Hello everyone, im looking for the sound of nick semrad on his prophet 08 or prophet rev2 accompanying cory henry and the funk apostles on the piece trade. Have all the incredible analog sound you would expect from a dave smith instruments synthesizer, with the ease and reliability of modern day vsts, its truly the best of both worlds. Prophet6 editor vst is a vst plugin editor for dave smith instruments prophet6 synthesizer. 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. A mac editor for the sequential circuits max keyboard. They are arranged as three files of 5 banks each and each bank contains 8 program patches. In order for the prophet 08 soundeditor software to. 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. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. The program data is in a midi system exclusive sysex file that can be loaded into the prophet 08 via midi using. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version.