Originally programmed on a prophet 08, these patches are also compatible with its successor, the prophet rev2, and all mopho and tetra models. The prophet 08 s sequencer is much more like the original analog sequencers typically associated with modular synthesizer systems. 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. Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, ring modulator and distortion. The screen, the keyboard and the knobs are clearly better. This bank contains 128 brand new, expressive, musical sounds. These are basically my tetra patches dumped in prophet08 format. Soundeditor for the dave smith instruments dsi prophet 08. Dave smith intros the sequential prophet 6 synthtopia. 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. Dsi prophet rev2 synth patches synth presets geosynths. Two banks 256 patches for the prophet08 sequential forums.
Heres dave smith himself giving an intro to his latest synth, the new sequential prophet 6 analog synthesizer. Numberpad provided for navigation navigating with a knob on a p08 is a pain in the arse when you want a specific patch. With the prophet rev 2 they have surpassed those needs and expectations. Sequential prophet rev2 8voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. The prophet 08 is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path. Sunsine audio has announced the release of four, a collection of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. The module has all of the same controls as the keyboard version and provides the same immediacy and ease of use with absolutely no menu diving. The dsi prophet 08 pe keyboard is a polarizing instrument. For the synth geeks among us, dave smiths name is synonymous with some of the best analogue synths ever made. Wellsuited to vintage synth tones and expands on them with its modulation matrix. Fourpart multitimbral operation adds great flexibility. Whats more and unlike some vintage analogue synths the prophet 08 does not use a central repository of patches to build its programs. This admittedly average improvisation is meant merely to demonstrate my first pwm brass patch using this threeunit prophet 08 system.
The prophet range of synths, including the prophet 10, 5, t8 and pro one made under smiths company sequential circuits, are the stuff of legend due to their ballsy sound and great feature sets, and were the mainstays of many a pro keyboardist in the 70s and 80s. Tim is credited on the factory sounds of korg prologue, imonopoly, dave smith prophet 12 and pro 2. Disclaimer all programs offered on for download are protected by the of the releasing software company or programmer. Despite this generosity, im always a little bemused when synthesizers are shipped with factory sounds that cant be overwritten by the user.
Pads, poly synths, basses, atmospheres, arpeggios and lots more. Sunsine audio four soundset for dsi tetra, mopho, and. Patches can be added to the program library in usernamed categories for creating. This kit is a direct replacement card for the standard panel board. Sounds from popular anjunabeats and armada releases. This video, via sound on sound, features an intro to the machine, but also some direct audio from the prophet 6, as smith demos a variety of patches. Buy the dave smith instruments prophet 08 pe, with all the features of the standard 08, but with potentiometers for more vintagestyle control. Im also trying to figure out how to download new patches and load them into the prophet. After owning a prophet 08 for several years, i knew what were the things that in my opinion could be improved. The prophet rev2 is dave smith s reimagining of his prophet 08 poly synth a modern classic that has appeared on countless recordings and stages since its debut in 2007. It features an eightvoice synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path, velocity, and.
Dave smith prophet6 desktop module vintage analog sound small enough to fit in a backpack the prophet6 desktop module is every bit as powerful and easy to use as its counterpart, the prophet6 keyboard. This is a cursed architecture, wherein changing a patch in one program will often wreck another. The dave smith instruments prophet 08 has been a mainstay in both our live and studio rig for many years now. The good old prophet 08 offered the perfect opportunity. A solid analog poly performer in the studio or on stage. Output b each of the prophet 08s 256 programs contains two layers, a and b. This time with a fresh new bank of sounds for the dave smith instruments prophet 08, mopho and tetra series. But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet5, either. Smith was responsible for the first commercial polyphonic and microprocessorcontrolled synthesizer, the prophet5, and later the multitimbral synthesizer. The prophet 08 pe module conversion kit from dave smith instruments is an upgrade from the standard prophet 08 to the pe prophet 08 potentiometer edition. Overall, we loved the classic sounds the prophet 08 was capable of achieving some.
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. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 pe keyboard synthesizer. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 demo by inhalt youtube. The prophet 6 essentially designed to take the classic prophet v synthesizer design to the next level. Dave smith prophet 12 module boasts the same power and sound as the prophet 12 keyboard. The prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. Since the set originates with columbia, the material from the other two labels is limited. Check out the i hear clippingdistortion in some of the patches on my dave smith instruments prophet 08. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version. Back in june 2006 we looked at the last incarnation of dave smiths evolver synthesizer. I hear clippingdistortion in some of the patches on my. As dave puts it, the prophet rev2 is the realization of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could about the original design all at a more accessible price. The prophet rev2 from dave smith instruments is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer that builds upon the success of the original prophet 08 synthesizer, but with an improved design and enhanced features. Here is a demo video for my availableforpurchase sequential dave smith instruments prophet 08 patch set.
This sound set focuses especially on pads, layered and evolving. If you plug two additional cables into output b, however. If you just use the main output, layers a and b are both output there. It is one of the very few truly analog, modern, polyphonic synths and its tone. The up and down cursor keys will scroll one preset at a time, up or down. The dave smith instruments prophet 08 has an average rating of.
Selling my sequential prophet 6, its in great condition, boxed with manual and power supply. Sunsine audio releases 129 presets for dsi tetra, mopho. Dave smith is an american engineer and musician and founder of the synthesizer company sequential. I played one two weeks ago and couldnt precisely say why, but it sounds superior to the prophet08 that its based on.
The prophet 08 is dave smiths all analog flagship poly synth providing a vintage sound with a modern twist. Scrolls of the prophet is the first singledisc tosh bestof to contain tracks from his columbia, rolling stones, and emi albums. Dsi prophet rev2 patches prophet classics soundset. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer.
It cant be retrofitted for midi, but is considered by most to be the bettersounding of the. The prophet rev2 retains all the sound capabilities including two digitally controlled analog oscillators dco per voice plus octave on oscillator 1 with selectable sawtooth, triangle, saw. The prophet 08 pe potentiometer edition is a 5octave keyboard synth that has all the features of dave smith instruments standard prophet 08, but many of the front panels rotary controls use potentiometers aka pots for more vintagestyle control. Sequential was also pivotal to the development of midi in 1982, which synchronizes electronic instruments by different manufacturers. Each of the prophets twelve voices is composed of a brand new hybrid digitalanalog architecture that sounds different than any other dsi line of synths, yet retains the true prophet vibe. Dsi prophet 08 tetra mopho trance edm patches rev4. It features an eightvoice synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path, velocity, and aftertouch. The standard prophet 08 primarily uses rotary encoders. Nicholas semrads prophet 08 patch set demo youtube. Sunsine audio releases 129 presets for dsi tetra, mopho and prophet 08 sunsine audio has released a new set of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. This sound set focuses especially on pads, layered and evolving sounds, percussion, and arpeggios.
The prophet 8 analog synth and created my own sound patches that to me, are some very warm and brassy sounding with very smooth realtime manual knob twisting. The new for 2007 prophet 08 brings back much of the original technology from those old prophets like curtis filters and analog. This board features analog potentiometers to replace most of the rotary encoders of the standard prophet 08. Each layer can be a completely different sound and the layers can be combined as splits and stacks. The prophet rev2 is bitimbral, meaning that it can produce two different soundsprograms at. 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. Unfollow dave smith prophet 08 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. He is also referred to as the father of midi for his role in the development of midi, now a standard interface protocol for electronic. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer.
Equally, the tetra module offers four voices and multitimbrality for around twothirds of mopho x4s price this time with the sacrifice of much of the x4s instant. Dave smith rev208 8voice 61key synthesizer zzounds. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 analog synthesizer. Sequential is an american synthesizer company founded in 1974 as sequential circuits by dave smith. These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. In the prophet 08, there are 512 distinct patches comprising the 256 programs. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 system brass patch. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design.
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. 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. Proaudiostar is proud to be an authorized dave smith dealer. A flagship analog poly synth by synth artisan, dave smith. Dave smith for sale in england synthesizers gumtree. With a humongous twelve voice polyphony, sophisticated architecture, and sleek design, the prophet 12 is ready to.
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. Page 32 reset and rest sequences have a maximum of 16 steps, but they can have fewerfrom 1 to 15using reset. Prophet 12 dave smith instruments prophet 12 audiofanzine. Prophet rev2 16 voix dave smith instruments audiofanzine. Will work on a dsi tetra or mopho without alteration. Prophet 08 with additions such as 2 sub oscs plus oscillator feedback. The physical build is awesome, every part of it feels way robust and thicker than the previous one. There are basically three versions of the prophet 5. The prophet 08 is only a few hundred dollars more expensive, with the benefits of yet more polyphony and expanded sonic options to boot albeit at the expense of a keyboard. View online or download dave smith instruments ob6 operation manual. The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode. Maybe its the sub oscillator, or the expanded waveform modulation, but it has some body that the p08 lacks and thats even with the effects section bypassed.
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