Feb 10, 2018 check out some of the rev 2 patches that i am using for live performances. I have downloaded all the original 120 factory patches from my prophet 5 rev 3. Prophet 5 rev 2 ambient patchweird pad dji phantom 4. Download via our free email delivery and get your new prophet 5 patches today. Free original prophet 08 programs the rev2 can load all previous prophet 08 patches the rev 1. The prophet 08 patches are now available for purchase. Patches modeled off of measurements taken from several synths. The rev 2s along with the 1s have ssm filter chips instead of the later curtis. The prophet5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978. This is the second installment of demonstrations for our new bank of sounds produced with the sequential prophet rev2. Voice component modeling vcm demo purchase vcm soundset for prophet rev2. The prophet 6, prophet 12 and prophet rev 2 share many attributes but, having spent considerable time with each, i now appreciate the distinctions between them see table.
Prophet 5 rev2 vs prophet 5 rev3 vintage synth explorer. Initially, they developed the prophet10, a synthesizer with ten voices of polyphony. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version. Dave smith instruments prophet rev208 8voice analog. Actually the question is rev 2 vs prophet 6, but i might even consider the ob6. Revision 2 was massproduced in quantities over 1,000. Rev 2 installation requires one cut and one jumper on the cpu board.
Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 user manual pdf. Heres the instructions how to modify stock rev2 to use 2716 eproms. Sequential prophet 5 rev 2 ssm recorded live while creating this ambient patch. Visit robust american patches to audition and purchase the finest custom synth patches and presets available. 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. This process took a whopping 50 hours because were perfectionists here and we pushed our tech hard to get it working absolutely. There are basically three versions of the prophet 5. We create original patches from scratch for the dave smith and tom oberheim ob6, sequential prophet rev 2, korg prologue, and the moog sub 37. 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. This is not intended to be musical, just a demo of the sounds. So in conclusion, instead of paying more for a rev 2, get a rev 3 and detune it. Having had the chance to compare my p600 gligli with a friends p5 rev. The prophet rev2 gets its bold, punchy sound from its 24 pole, lowpass, resonant curtis filters per voice. Instrument codes are coded by model number, followed by a period and then the rev level.
Very good shape with some dings and dongs as you can see in the pics. Prophet 5 soundbankspatches on the rev 2 just like the 06 does. The prophet reason propellerhead refill prophet 5 emulation 153 sounds patches. Initially, they developed the prophet 10, a synthesizer with ten voices of polyphony.
Prophet 8 vs rev2 no talking just patches matrixsynth. Dsi prophet rev2 patches prophet classics soundset. Prophet 5 rev2 vs prophet 5 rev3 post by grumblepig. I tend to use it more like a epiano or organ voice. To that end, we designed the prophet rev2 by enhancing and improving everything we could about the original prophet 08 and, in many cases, doubling its power. If only i had saved my 20 years of tweaked personal banks aghhhhhhh. This kit expands the program memory, from 40 programs to. The sequential prophet rev2 volume i part 2 by robust american patches published on 20190317t17.
I routed the midi from the prophet 8 keyboard to the rev2 and recorded the audio of both simultaneously so that the performances were exactly the same. Sequential circuits prophet 5 rev 2 serial number 1224 with ssm chips, so no other synth sounds like these. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer. Robust american patches fuel for your synthesizers. Offered in eightvoice or 16voice version this is the 8voice version, the rev2 is an absolute beast with dual dcos, a suboscillator, and a 2 4pole resonant lowpass curtis filter per voice. This prophet 5 is sold through rl music with a 3month warranty and can operate on us 110v or eu 220v. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for sequential prophet 5.
In his latest sonic lab video, host nick batt takes a look at the new dave smith instruments prophet rev2 keyboard synthesizer the rev2 retains all of the key features of the prophet 08 and expands on them. The ability to layer 2 presets and still have 8 voices of polyphony is very useful for big pads. Sequencer there are 2 types of sequencers in the prophet rev2. Sequential circuits prophet5 rev 2 expectations vintage. Thanks to micke lindgren sweden for sending me the scans and.
These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. Welshs synthesizer cookbook patches for sequential prophet 5 prophet 6 proone. Unlike its nearest competitor, the yamaha cs80, the prophet5 had patch memory, allowing users to. While this may be true, the majority of the rev 3 synthesizers are far more operationally stable than their rev 1 and rev 2 counterparts. The downloadable file in the sidebar has the latest operating system for the prophet rev2 keyboard and desktop module. When you add layering to this, you can achieve more additive style patches. Left channel is sre555 output a, right channel is sre555 output b. The rev 2 gives you 16 voices of polyphony unheard of back in the 80s when i was working with synths like roland jupiter 8, oberheim obxa, and junos. Prophet 5sre555 tape echo siemens 295b eq eventide 2016 reverb prism orpheus adda. Demo of the 40 factory patch sounds from the prophet 5 rev 3. These are the same filters used not only in the prophet 08, but in many classic instruments of the 70s and 80s. Check out some of the rev 2 patches that i am using for live performances. Sequential circuits prophet 5 rev 2 analog polyphonic synthesizer refurbished.
As enduringly popular as the prophet 08 has been, we felt it was time to update it with new technology and new features. Sequential circuits prophet 5 rev 2 analog polyphonic synthesizer. Hello world, i came across mention of the original 40 john bowen presets for the prophet 5, and i wonder how to get them. I used to have a p5 rev2 which also functioned as a random patch generator from time to time it changed some or all of its. Selling your patches directly through our marketplace is easy and allows you to earn synthcoins that you can use to buy musical instruments or other software packages. Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, ring modulator and distortion. Sequential circuits prophet5 rev 2 analog polyphonic synthesizer refurbished. It cant be retrofitted for midi, but is considered by most to be the bettersounding of the. Perfect condition, never altered, dead stock prophet 5 rev 3. It has twice the polyphony, twice the mod matrix, waveshape modulation on all waveforms, digital effects per layer in stacked or split voice mode, a polyphonic step sequencer per. But for warm organic sounds and textures, prophet 5 all the way. Sequential circuits prophet5 utilities, presets klmar016. Patch king sequential prophet 5 sounds is your best upgrade value. Its got great modulation routings, and minimal but useful effects.
Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. Prophet 5 rev 2 running through some patches to show some of the versatility of this synth and also the midi capabilities of the installed kenton midi kit. Dec 31, 2015 today i bought an sci prophet 5 rev 3. 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. The only notable difference is the cpu boards which are optimized to use 3 voltage rail psus and use a different type of ram and eprom architecture, allowing for higher reliability, and an easier time troubleshooting for your tech. Prophet5 rev 3s are definitely more stable and eventually the ones to go for. When to update your os most os updates fix only minor bugs that most users never encounter. Dave smith instruments prophet rev 2 sound on sound. This is the second installment of demonstrations for our new bank of. Dsi prophet rev 2 master coarse keeps shifting ver 1. Anyway, no matter which one one chooses prophet5s are extremely expensive these days. The prophet rev2 is a 816voice polyphonic synthesizer with analog oscillators, filters, and amplifiers.
A separate audio mod control adds additional harmonic complexity and movement. I have a jp6 with europa recently installed, and a prophet 5 rev 2 with midi, and they complement each other very well. Youre lucky if you find a unit in reasonable condition for less than 4000 euros 5000 usd without midi, of course. If you are experiencing a problem with your instrument, please contact our support department for. It has a lush warm tone and plenty of funky vintage sound patches that make you want to tweak and play with the machine for hours on end. Numberpad provided for navigation navigating with a knob on a p08 is a pain in the arse when you want a specific patch. Posted in rsynthesizers by umagikroom 14 points and 7 comments. 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. It may be a matter of personal style, but i find that all my best rev 2 patches make use of softer waveshapes that are mildly filtered. Dave smith instruments ups the ante again with the prophet rev2, a 61key analog synthesizer that takes over where the legendary prophet 08 left off. Available as system exclusive or standard midi files.
The jp6 is really flexible and ultra reliable ive had mine for 12 years with zero issues. Obx, obxa, cs80, jupiter 8, polysix, prophet 5 and prophet 10. That doesnt mean it came cheap, ill have to sell at least 34 synthesizers to make up for the loss. 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.
Just adding a bit of bigsky and timeline, turns it into a drone like patch. These were the final prophet 5s made, and contained the same voice card as the rev 3. It also includes the installation instructions given below. With its vcos, polymod, monotimbral architecture and 1970s sound, the prophet 6 is the model that most resembles the earliest prophets and will appeal to those who lust. Sequential prophet 5 operation manual created date.
The sequential prophet rev2 volume i part 2 by robust. Dsi prophet rev2 synth patches synth presets geosynths. So this is why i am now considering the rev 2 or the prophet 6 or the ob6. Showing that the sci prophet 5 needs quite hot signals to load the patch data from cassette. Luke neptunes vintageclassic soundset 100 patches inspired by the synth sounds of yesteryear. Also, a user manual pdf will be supplied with the synth plus a uk iec powercable if required. Just serviced, keyboard contacts and pots cleaned, voices callibrated. This was my first real synthesizer and it is still my favorite machine to use in the studio. This video demonstrates the sound of the prophet 5 revision 2. This unit has been completely overhauled and is clean inside and out and in top working order.
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