Like the prophet 08, the prophet 12 doesnt use a central repository of patches from which to build its programs. 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. Page 32 reset and rest sequences have a maximum of 16 steps, but they can have fewerfrom 1 to 15using reset. Originally programmed on a prophet 08, these patches are also compatible with its successor, the prophet rev2. The prophet 08 s sequencer is much more like the original analog sequencers typically associated with modular synthesizer systems. Jan 30, 2017 at the news of the discontinuation of the prophet 08, in a bit of a panic not realizing the rev2 was to replace it, i quickly decided to buy one last unit, a module. In 1977, he designed the prophet 5, the worlds first microprocessorbased musical instrument. View and download dave smith instruments sequential prophet 6 operation manual online. The standard prophet 08 primarily uses rotary encoders. I picked up a standard prophet 08 nonpe when my korg polysix had temporarily bit the dust. A handful of recreations of classic sounds of famous 80s songs.
There is obviously a fair amount of reverb added to the forte piano patch, but there is also a delay effect. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer. 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. 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. Dave smith instruments patches userlibrary thread gearslutz. The prophet rev2 retains all the sound capabilities including two digitally controlled analog oscillators dco per voice plus octave on. Synthetiseur hybride analogiquenumerique dave smith instruments prophet 12. 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. 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. This keyboard also marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the prophet 5 and the 25th anniversary of the introduction of midi another dave smith initiative. With the prophet 08, smith aimed to rescue the classic prophet name from a bevy of simulations and provide the only eightvoice, 100percent analog signal path on the market. February 12, 2009 2 digitally controlled analog oscillators dcos per voice with selectable sawtooth, triangle, sawtriangle mix, and pulse waves with pulsewidth modulation, and hard sync.
For the synth geeks among us, dave smith s name is synonymous with some of the best analogue synths ever made. Nov 28, 2007 for the synth geeks among us, dave smith s name is synonymous with some of the best analogue synths ever made. Output b each of the prophet 08s 256 programs contains two layers, a and b. Its first product was the evolver synthesizer in 2002. Free original prophet 08 programs the rev2 can load all previous prophet 08 patches the rev 1. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design.
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. To find out more about how each synth differs, view our synth comparison pdf. Voices can be layered and assigned in a variety of ways. In fact, other than the new prophet 08 themed paint scheme and knobs, the tetras case and layout is virtually identical to the mopho. Sounds from popular anjunabeats and armada releases. Maybe its the sub oscillator, or the expanded waveform modulation, but it has some body that the p 08 lacks and thats even with the effects section bypassed. It features an eightvoice synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path, velocity, and.
The dsi prophet 08 pe keyboard is a polarizing instrument. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 system brass patch. Sometimes i think i should have just kept my work horse prophet 08 and bought a good effects unit for it. 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. On the one hand, there are many working pros using this instrument despite having the wherewithal to purchase and maintain a memorymoog or prophet 5, etc. The new for 2007 prophet 08 brings back much of the original technology from those old prophets like curtis filters and analog. Has great factory patches, and an infinite breadth of customization to really craft your own sounds.
A powerhouse analog polysynth, dave smiths 8voice prophet rev2 updates the prophet 08 with an expanded mod matrix, waveshape modulation, new fx and more. But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet5, either. 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. 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. A solid analog poly performer in the studio or on stage. The dave smith prophet rev2 analog poly synth includes a premiumquality semiweighted keybed ranging over 5 octaves. When i got the prophet 08, i had both for a few days until i sold my tetra. Fourpart multitimbral operation adds great flexibility. Prophet 08 with additions such as 2 sub oscs plus oscillator feedback. 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. Despite this generosity, im always a little bemused when synthesizers are shipped with factory sounds that cant be overwritten by the user. Dave smith sequential prophet 6 despite dsi making some fantastic synths over the last few years, there has been a conspicuous hole in its lineup left by the original prophet 5.
Omnisphere download 2020 latest for windows 10, 8, 7. Im also trying to figure out how to download new patches and load them into the prophet. 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. Sequential prophet x, sequential prophet 6, prophet 12, prophet 08, prophet rev2. This kit is a direct replacement card for the standard panel board. I want to save my personal patches into sysex library files onto my computer from the prophet. The prophet 08 is dave smith s all analog flagship poly synth providing a vintage sound with a modern twist. I polychained them for some 12 voice analog experience. 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. These are all just recordings of the sequencer playing some patches while i was figuring it. Audition destination feature while there is a write pending see previous screen, you can press the c. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 pe synthesizer have owned this for several years and used as part of a band. Sep 08, 2012 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. Will work on a dsi tetra or mopho without alteration.
Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, ring modulator and distortion. When set to relative, changes are relative to the stored setting. Prophet rev2 soundeditor is a fullyfeatured editor and sound development tool created specifically for dave smith instruments prophet rev2 synthesizer. Both the prophet 6 desktop module and keyboard are dave smith s tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet 5. It sounds fantastic, has probably the bestsounds lp filter on the market, and is very flexible considering its relatively simple architecture 2.
Tetras voice architecture is the same as mophos, but with a couple of notable differences. Dsi prophet 08 tetra mopho trance edm patches rev4. This is a thread in which to share your patches for dsi synths. Luke neptunes vintageclassic soundset 100 patches inspired by the synth sounds of yesteryear. Notable users of the prophet 08 include chvrches, deadmau5, rival consoles, thom yorke and sufjan stevens. By purchasing youll get 100% royalty free preprogrammed sounds elevating your production to a whole new level. The prophet 08 is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path. This sound set focuses especially on pads, layered and evolving sounds, percussion, and arpeggios. Fantastic new dave smith instruments, dsi prophet 6 patches prophet 6 patches sounds prophet 6 patches presets prophet 6 patches download. Demo prophet 8 vs rev2 no talking just patches duration. Prophet 08 vs prophet 6 the time has come for me to buy my first analog polysyth.
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. If you just use the main output, layers a and b are both output there. Prophet 08 for sale in uk 41 secondhand prophet 08. Where they put the logo looks haphazard like it shouldnt be there. Proaudiostar is proud to be an authorized dave smith dealer. The prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. First batch of recordings i took while making patches for the mighty dave smith instruments prophet rev2. Dave smith intros the sequential prophet 6 synthtopia. The tetra is another dave smith designed piece of analog wizardry that sits somewhere between their prophet 08 polysynth and its monophonic desktop module counterpart, the mopho. Each layer can be a completely different sound and the layers can be combined as splits and stacks. This board features analog potentiometers to replace most of the rotary encoders of the standard prophet 08.
Wellsuited to vintage synth tones and expands on them with its modulation matrix. In 2008, dsi launched the prophet 08, conceived as an affordable analog eightvoice synthesizer. Sunsine audio releases 129 presets for dsi tetra, mopho and. The prophet rev2 retains all of the key features of the prophet 08 and expands on them. The prophet 08 pe potentiometer edition has all the features of the standard prophet 08, but many of the front panels rotary controls use potentiometers aka pots for more vintagestyle control. Unfollow dave smith prophet 08 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by rozzer free. Or, rather, at the single lfo that many vintage polysynths offered for all their voices. In 2002, after several years working on software synthesis, smith opened a new company, dave smith instruments dsi, to build new hardware. Sequential prophet 6 synthesizer pdf manual download. On the prophet 08, 38 of the 52 front panel controls are potentiometers or pots. Jan 28, 2015 the prophet 6 essentially designed to take the classic prophet v synthesizer design to the next level. It is compatible only with the prophet rev2 synthesizer. This bank contains 128 brand new, expressive, musical sounds. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 pe keyboard synthesizer. Dave smith rev208 8voice 61key synthesizer zzounds. Numberpad provided for navigation navigating with a knob on a p 08 is a pain in the arse when you want a specific patch. The prophet range of synths, including the prophet 10, 5, t8 and pro one made under smith s 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. 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.
Selling my sequential prophet 6, its in great condition, boxed with manual and power supply. I must admit i agree with sacred synthesis, i think the p08 looks more classy. This is a compilation of parts from recordings i made when creating patches for the prophet 12 synthesizer. More to come as and when i can be bothered to sit through another few hours of nonesense. 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.
Originally programmed on a prophet 08, these patches are also compatible with its successor, the prophet rev2, and all mopho and tetra models. Evolver for leads and my prophet 08 for almost everything else. This is an essential collection of sound patches for dave smith instruments prophet 08 hardware synthesizer. Because these patches were originally designed for the rev 2 and then edited to be used on the 08, they only are for use with the prophet 08 and rev 2 keyboards not for the prophet 6, 12, or any other keyboard or software program.
Ive struggled to make particularly original sounds with the moogs ive had whereas the dsis have given me the tools to create more unique and interesting to me sounds. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 8 voice analog poly synth. Rather, as dave puts it, its the result of our effort to build the most awesomesounding, modern analog poly synth possible. I was somewhat familiar with dave smith s sequential circuits synthesizers and drumtrax drum machine from years past, but had never owned one. Dave smith instruments prophet rev 2 demo 1 by two quiet. I transferred all my tetra patches to the prophet 08 and the sounded exactly the same the ones i tried had no sub osc. The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode. Sunsine audio four soundset for dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08. This time with a fresh new bank of sounds for the dave smith instruments prophet 08, mopho and tetra series. Prophet 12 dave smith instruments prophet 12 audiofanzine.
Engineer dave smith of dave smith instruments also played a tremendous part in the development of the groundbreaking midi protocol thats since advanced and forever changed the music technology industry. There are three pot modes to determine how the synth reacts when the related parameters are edited. The ob6 takes the classic bold tom oberheim sound with its true voltagecontrolled oscillators, 2pole filter, and amplifiers and. 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. On the website of dave smith instruments, a comprehensive list is available of artists who use various of the companys products, including the prophet 08. What the tetra offers is fourvoice polyphony and multitimbral capability using. Dave smith instruments tetra vintage synth explorer. This revolutionary product was the world\s first polyphonic and programmable synth, and set the standard for all synth designs that have followed. The virus and the prophet 08 are totally different beasts. The prophet6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet5. I played one two weeks ago and couldnt precisely say why, but it sounds superior to the prophet 08 that its based on. The dave smith instruments prophet rev2 8 voice builds on the success of the dave smith prophet 08, with this new and improved design that now features a builtin step sequencer and polyphony. Not only did the prophet 5 shape countless popular recordings immediately upon its release, its still one of the most modeled synthesizers ever.
Midi quest dave smith prophet 08 rack editorlibrarian for. Dsis hybrid products such as the prophet vs, poly evolver and pro 12 still deservedly have numerous users and in many ways the poly evolver is the prequel to dsis latest hybrid, the prophet x. Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. Download royalty free prophet 08 outrun presets for dsi. Dsi prophet rev2 synth patches synth presets geosynths. Dave smith founded sequential circuits, the premier manufacturer of professional music synthesizers, in the mid70s. 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. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by rozzer published on 20416t21.
The dave smith instruments sequential prophet 6 is expected to ship in may, priced at about. Dave smith for sale in england synthesizers gumtree. However, the delay is not an offboard effect, but from the prophet 08 s filter. The prophet 08 sports no fewer than 32 digitally generated lfos four per voice, all of which offer a wide frequency range from approximately 0. In the prophet 08, there are 512 distinct patches comprising the 256 programs. Share dave smith instruments prophet 08 pe keyboard synthesizer.
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