This bank contains 128 brand new, expressive, musical sounds. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by inhalt and the bunker studio duration. Soundpack with brand new 50 patches for the sequential prophet 12 synthesizer by dave smith. The first thing that everyone comments on when talking about the prophet 12 is the digital oscillators. Davesmith prophet 12 after 35 years of creating synths, this is simply my best synth yet, said smith.
Prophet 12 operation manual page 4 this class b digital apparatus meets all requirements of the canadian interferencecausing equipment regulations. Smith was responsible for the first commercial polyphonic and microprocessorcontrolled synthesizer, the prophet5, and later the multitimbral synthesizer. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by rozzer published on 20416t21. 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. 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. The rich and vibrant sound engine features resonant curtis filters as well as boasting a new range of upgrades and enhancements. 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. This awardwinning software brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazingsounding instrument that will spark a lifetime of exploration. The small californian company would prove to have a formidable dynamism. Sequential is an american synthesizer company founded in 1974 as sequential circuits by dave smith. I was somewhat familiar with dave smiths sequential circuits synthesizers and drumtrax drum machine from years past, but had never owned one. The sequential prophet6 from dave smith instruments is a modern, allanalog 6voice polyphonic synthesizer that pays tribute to the original vintage prophet 5, but with several enhancements.
Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. Some further patches that i have made for the prophet 12, which really is turning out to. Some even think it may be the best polyphonic synth of all time preve says the hype is justified. Sequential prophet x, sequential prophet 6, prophet 12, prophet 08, prophet rev2. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 desktop synthesizer. The prophet 12 is a monster of a synth, more than capable of showing the new synths a few things or two. 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. Page 1 operation manual page 3 operation manual version 1. Brand new, the prophet 08 already looks like its a classic vintage piece of history.
I also prefer the digital oscs over dcos, especially when there are 4 of them per voice compared to 2 on the rev2. 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. The prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. 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. The prophet 12 a landmark achievement in dave smiths revered line of.
Prophet 12 dave smith instruments prophet 12 audiofanzine. Top artists all over the world rely on the app as an essential source of sonic inspiration. The prophet 12 is the current flagship of the dave smith instruments range, and dave has said himself that it is his finest ever synthesizer. Predominantly due to its twelve voices, it has the greatest polyphony of any dsi synth. Sequential prophet6 synthesizer pdf manual download. Had the chance to get hold of a used prophet 12 module and thought id put it to. The synth features true voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, amplifiers, envelopes, and an lfo. 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 is an american engineer and musician and founder of the synthesizer company sequential.
The prophet 08 is dave smiths all analog flagship poly synth providing a vintage sound with a modern twist. Buy dave smith instruments prophet 12 polyphonic synthesizer. The sounds you hear are recorded straight into my apollo audiointerface, all sounds from the prophet12. With 48 oscillators in the engine room plus 12 suboscillators, theres no limit to your creativity. Prophet 12 sporting digital oscillators but analog filters and amplifiers is the instrument any synthesis fan wants the digital section of p12 offers 4 oscillators per voice and is capable of everything. Anyway, have done patches that are analogue in nature on the prophet 12. Dave smith prophet 12 module boasts the same power and sound as the prophet 12 keyboard. A flagship analog poly synth by synth artisan, dave smith.
An extensive midi implementation covers every available parameter on. The prophet 12 module has a rugged steel enclosure and is equally at home on your desk, in your rack, or on stage. Had the chance to get hold of a used prophet 12 module and thought id put it to the test with the first 25 of my patches. Ive used a little phatty quite a bit and also a tetra and messed with the poly evolver and prophet in store and was never blown away by any of the dave smith stuff in any way. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 16 voice analog poly synth the dave smith instruments prophet rev2 16 voice analog poly synth is a professionalgrade polyphonic analog synthesizer featuring 16 voices with two dcos per voice. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer. Not only is the prophet12 the finest synth dave smith has yet designed, he writes, its also the finest. In 1978, sequential released the prophet5, the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, used by artists including michael jackson, madonna, and john carpenter. The prophet 12 is the most cutting edge hybrid synthesizer on the market and defines what a modern polyphonic synthesizer is. For what its worth unless youre doing live i probably wouldnt bother with a prophet if youre running it into a daw and processing it any how.
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. The prophet instruments played a major part in the recordings of all popular music styles, and are still prized by musicians today. This sound set focuses especially on pads, layered and evolving sounds, percussion, and arpeggios. We sort of started from scratch on this one rather than spinning. Voices can be layered and assigned in a variety of ways. This time with a fresh new bank of sounds for the dave smith instruments prophet 08, mopho and tetra series. The update adds a number of requested features, notably. At twelve voices, the prophet 12 boasts the greatest polyphony of any instrument designed by dave smith. Dsi prophet 12 synth patches synth presets geosynths. Here you can listen and watch videos of the custom patches made for the dsi prophet 12. View and download dave smith instruments sequential prophet6 operation manual online. Dave smith instruments the official dsisequential forum. The prophet 12 comprises two sixvoice synthesizers called layer a and layer b. This revolutionary product was the world\s first polyphonic and programmable synth, and set the standard for all synth designs that have followed.
Having received grammy for his technical achievements dave smith kept on constructing sound engineering artworks. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 polyphonic keyboard. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 16 voice analog poly. Classic linear fm synthesis support for up to 16 alternate tunings a set of 16 popular tunings is included. And once youve created a patch or grabbed one of the awesome.
Synth giant dave smith has made the popular prophet 12 in module form to accommodate rack mounting and carrying around. Omnisphere is the flagship synthesizer of spectrasonics an instrument of extraordinary power and versatility. The dave smith prophet5 was a revolutionary product and was the worlds first polyphonic and programmable synth, and set the standard for all synth designs that have followed. Dave smith founded sequential circuits, the premier manufacturer of professional music synthesizers, in the mid70s. This is a compilation of parts from recordings i made when creating patches for the prophet 12 synthesizer. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. The dave smith instruments prophet 12 polyphonic keyboard synthesizer is polyphonic beast that provides the discerning synthesist with the key to unlock a gateway to new sonic dimensions. Sequential was also pivotal to the development of midi in 1982, which synchronizes electronic instruments by different manufacturers. Rory here at boxed ear was the proud owner of the first prophet 12 to arrive in the uk, did work on the factory sounds, and. I wouldnt trade my p12 for a rev2 because i am using the modulation of the p12 to its fullest when making patches and i dont want to become more limited. Prophet 12 features overview dave smith instruments youtube. 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.
We have had many requests from professional musicians for a small, easily portable version of the prophet 12 keyboard, with all the same features and incredible sound, says dsis dave smith. Sunsine audio four soundset for dsi tetra, mopho, and. Omnisphere download 2020 latest for windows 10, 8, 7. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 polyphonic keyboard synthesizer the landmark achievement of dave smith instruments. 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. Davis is sharing the patch library via email, saying, ill send you the file in exchange for you allowing me to send you updates for when i have new music and albums out. I picked up a standard prophet 08 nonpe when my korg polysix had temporarily bit the dust. Its definitely not the prophet 5, but its much closer family to its legacy than the 08 and 12. Finally compared prophet 12 to prophet 6 my opinion. In 1977, he designed the prophet5, the worlds first microprocessorbased musical instrument. Synthesist daniel davis has created a free patch library for the dave smith instruments prophet 12 synthesizer the patch library, demod in the video above, features 49 patches, created and modified by davis. Pads, poly synths, basses, atmospheres, arpeggios and lots more. I was thinking between the two, but i already have a p08, and 4 monos. Once again allowed to use the sequential name, dave smiths latest instrument is a tribute to a genuinely classic synthesizer.
Not only did the prophet5 shape countless popular recordings immediately upon its release, its still one of the most modeled synthesizers ever. Quick play of dave smith dsi prophet x custom patches. Sunsine audio has announced the release of four, a collection of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. It all depends on what youre looking for in terms of features. I wanted to see how it compared to dave smiths newer instruments but i could not find one to play until yesterday. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 module 12voice synthesizer. 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. Dave smith instruments updates prophet 12 os to v1. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by rozzer free. These can be played individually, layered, or placed either side of a split point, so you can use the prophet 12 as a single 12voice polysynth, as a sixvoice bitimbral synth, or as two independent sixvoice synths. I dont like the idea that the paraphonic feature is just something extra, because it makes me feel like it is not really meant to sound as good as the polys.