Its got the same voice board, the same analog filters, and even most of the same backpanel connections as its big brother. Prophet 12 limited edition aka end of the line gearslutz. Using 35 years of experience building synths, dave smith has created what he calls his best synth yet. 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 12 demo by inhalt and the bunker studio duration. Prophet 12 plugse is an audio plugin dedicated to your prophet 12 synthesizer. Stunning graphics, intuitive functions and easy to use menus make tweaking the prophet 12 hardware fun and easy. Not only did the prophet 5 shape countless popular recordings immediately upon its release, its still one of the most modeled synthesizers ever. 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 12 desktop features new digital waveform shapes, analog curtis filters and distortion, a digital character effects section, and delay and feedback effects. This proprietary plugin is installed in your audio software as a virtual instrument vst or audiounits and will control all of the functions found on the prophet 12. The ob6 takes the classic bold tom oberheim sound with its true voltagecontrolled oscillators, 2pole filter, and amplifiers and adds modern enhancements such as studioquality effects, a. Each of the prophet s twelve voices is composed of a brand new hybrid digitalanalogue architecture that sounds different than any other dsi synth, yet retains. My dave smith instruments prophet 12 arrived a week ago. 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. I have had several hours to investigate it far from comprehensive, but enough to have some opinions and thoughts. Nov 28, 2007 for the synth geeks among us, dave smith s name is synonymous with some of the best analogue synths ever made. Prophet 12 now that dsi is rolling out a 16 voice poly rev2, how do you guys think it will stack up against the much loved prophet 12.
If you purchased your prophet 12 prior to dec, 2015 and wish to use the new features described above, youll need to update your os to version 1. Interesting, youd think theyd have a beefier feedback profile and ebay sales history. Here you can listen and watch videos of the custom patches made for the dsi prophet 12. The prophet 12 is a twelvevoice, polyphonic synthesizer. Keep it, save money and once you haved saved up enough money, then see if you still want to get the pro6.
Ive made a huge array of diverse patches, from pads, bass, strings, leads and arps. Oracle vol 2 sequential prophet 12 patches 1 to 25 geosynths. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 sound programming. In 1977, he designed the prophet 5, the worlds first microprocessorbased musical instrument. Jul 17, 2015 prophet 12 synth atmospherical solo 17 min. Add on you probably already have a keyboard that you can hook up. 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. After several years working on software synthesis, in 2002 smith opened a new company, dave smith instruments dsi, to build new hardware. 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. Dave smith instruments the official dsisequential forum. The patch library, demod in the video above, features 49 patches.
In 2008, dsi launched the prophet 08, conceived as an affordable analog eightvoice synthesizer. Synthetiseur hybride analogiquenumerique dave smith instruments prophet 12. Meaning, if you bought the sequencial prophet 6 or the pro 2 first, you would probably want a prophet 12 or prophet 08 and sell your current one to afford it. Brand new, the prophet 08 already looks like its a classic vintage piece of history. The new character section adds a variety of wave shaping and sound sculpting options, like drive, hack, decimation, girth, and air. Sequential prophet 12 61key synthesizer limited edition.
Basic patchpress write now soft key 1 to load a basic, template program. Voices can be layered and assigned in a variety of ways. The latest synth from dave smith owes more than a little to its illustrious. Dave smith calls the prophet 12 synthesizer my best synth yet. For six years, sequential circuits flourished see the history of the prophets box and the company and its founder and chief designer, dave smith, enjoyed an enviable reputation. View and download dave smith instruments prophet 12 operation manual online. My p12 sound bank is now available through boxed ear. Synth giant dave smith has made the popular prophet 12 in module form to accommodate rack mounting and carrying around. The prophet 08 is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer with a 100% analog signal path.
The prophet 12 module boasts the same power and sound as the prophet 12 keyboard. I have spent the last week exploring every sonic meandering path i could push the prophet 12. Designed and manufactured in san francisco, the prophet 12 module has a glorious combination of form and function in a sturdy, portable and elegant build. Happily, it doesnt require dozens of hidden functions and tiers of menus to achieve all of this. His current, eponymously named company recently introduced a direct descendent of the pro one, appropriately named the pro 2. Dave smith has been a pioneer in the field for 35 years. 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. The dave smith instruments rev2 is a new 8voice analog synthesizer designed to be a successor to the popular prophet 08 poly synth. However, dont let a lack of familiarity with either the instrument or synthesis prevent you from turning knobs. Oct 12, 2017 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. Thicken the signal and add harmonics or completely destroy the signal prefilter.
Dave smith had this to say about the prophet 12 le. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by rozzer free. Tetras voice architecture is the same as mophos, but with a couple of notable differences. Originally programmed on a prophet 08, these patches are also compatible with its successor, the prophet rev2, and all mopho and tetra models. 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. The prophet 12 comprises two sixvoice synthesizers called layer a and layer b. Not only is the prophet12 the finest synth dave smith has yet designed. After quite some time, geosynths is back with the fantastic sequential prophet 12.
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. The dave smith prophet 5 was a revolutionary product and was the worlds first polyphonic and programmable synth, and set the standard for all synth designs that have followed. As you scroll through various factory programs, you can tell which are stacked. Review of the prophet rev2 by dave smith is it the analog poly. Instruments include the prophet6, pro 2, prophet 12, prophet 08, mopho, tetra, and evolver synthesizers, and the tempest analog drum machine. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer. Prophet 12 module dave smith instruments prophet 12. I picked up a standard prophet 08 nonpe when my korg polysix had temporarily bit the dust. Some further patches that i have made for the prophet 12, which really is turning out to. The prophet 12 is the next step for dave smith s revered line of prophet synthesisers. Similarly, the digital oscs on the 12 pro 2 give you the broadest and most modern tonal palate, but the stability of those oscs can make it sound coldish compared to the prophet ob 6. The rev2 retains all of the key features of the prophet 08 and expands on them.
When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Dec 20, 20 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. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 operation manual pdf download. Like its predecessor, the rev2 features two dcos per voice, and curtis filters at the heart of its sound engine, but boasts a number of significant enhancements designed to make it more powerful. Sequential prophet x, sequential prophet 6, prophet 12, prophet 08, prophet rev2. Many of the sounds make good use of modulation, mod wheel assignments and the use of the fx. More indepth information about specific parameters can be found in the reference section of the manual. But then, the other prophet models werent a prophet 5, either. Featuring an eyegrabbing white finish, this prophet 12 limited edition is your last chance to own a prophet 12 keyboard. As shipped, the presets in banks 04 and banks 59 are identical.
Dave smith prophet 12 for maschine reaper vst plug sample. Dave smith prophet 12 for bitwig reaper vst au sample library sounds samples wav. Dsi prophet 12 synth patches synth presets geosynths. 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. The dave smith instruments tetra is a standalone, fourvoice, analog poly synthesizer with four banks of 128 programs and separate outputs. This new x version contains all new patches with focus on modern production sounds. Its nice to give the prophet 12 a proper sendoff with this special edition. The prophet 12 module packs a lot of dsp power and analog circuitry into. Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. Dave smiths conquest of the hardware synth market is now a simple fact of modern history.
Anyway, have done patches that are analogue in nature on the prophet 12. That means up to twelve distinct notes can play simultaneously. Its first product was the evolver synthesizer in 2002. Originally posted by droolmaster0 robot speak is a totally legit store here in sf. The prophet 12 sounds great in stereo, but can be switched to mono. P12 is an digital based synthesizer with analog filters and 48 oscillators. This sound set focuses especially on pads, layered and evolving sounds, percussion, and arpeggios. If you are seriously considering these, i would strongly suggest investing in a trip to a music store that stocks them so you can play for yourself. Sequential circuits was founded by dave smith, the man who first conceived of midi, invented vector synthesis, and launched the first commercial soft synth.
Nov 29, 2017 dave smith instruments products are used by an evergrowing roster of wellknown musicians and are available from music retailers worldwide. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. This is a compilation of parts from recordings i made when creating patches for the prophet 12 synthesizer. As with the prophet 08, each program contains two layerseach layer is essentially a separate patch that can be used to create keyboard splits or stacked sounds. These can be played individually, layered, or placed either side of a split point, so you can use the prophet 12 as a single 12 voice polysynth, as a sixvoice bitimbral synth, or as two independent sixvoice synths. The prophet 12 contains 792 programs organized into eight banks of 99.
Everything you love about the dave smith instruments prophet 12 is in the prophet 12 module, in a compact format you can fit in your backpack. It all depends on what youre looking for in terms of features. The prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. But the world changed in 1983 when yamaha released the dx7, and manufacturers of big, heavy analogue polysynths found themselves in deep trouble. The prophet instruments played a major part in the recordings of all popular music styles, and are still prized by musicians today. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 desktop module reverb. The prophet 12 module the prophet 12 is the most cutting edge hybrid synthesizer on the market and defines what a modern polyphonic synthesizer is. Had the chance to get hold of a used prophet 12 module and thought id put it to. As enduringly popular as the prophet 08 has been, we felt it was time to update it with new technology. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by rozzer published on 20416t21.
Davesmith prophet 12 a twelve voices polyphonic analogue synth each voice features four oscillators capable of generating classic and complex waveforms, a suboscillator, resonant analog low and highpass filters, and analog vcas. Originally posted by capt noobington weird looking sale yeah, didnt look at the feedback but last sale was in 2004. Dave smith founded sequential circuits, the premier manufacturer of professional music synthesizers, in the mid70s. How could you lose having more in your arsenal in a small package. Im just after prophet 12 patch banks free or commercial im new to synthesis and want to learn as much as i can on my prophet 12 and colle dave smith prophet 12 patches presets gearslutz not registered yet. Dsi prophet 12 desktop vs novation peak gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. 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. By combining the finest qualities of the prophet 08 and poly evolver keyboards, adding a ton of new features, and bumping up the voicecount to 12, the prophet 12 is well worthy. Each of the prophet s 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. It says this is the best of our experience and knowledge. The dave smith instruments prophet 12 desktop is a portable version of the prophet 12 keyboard, a hybrid analog and digital 12 voice polyphonic synthesizer. View online or download dave smith instruments ob6 operation manual. Dave smith instruments 61key prophet 12 synthesizer sports 12 voices each featuring four oscillators, a sub oscillator, resonant lowpass and highpass filters, and analog vcas.
But its also useful and educational to create a new sound from scratch. 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. 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. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 61key synthesizer, additional strymon and pigtronix looper effects. Free patch library for the prophet 12 synthesizer synthtopia. Prophet 12 editor vstau is a plugin editor for dave smith instruments prophet 12 synthesizer. Buy now some further patches that i have made for the prophet 12, which really is. Demonstration of the dave smith instruments prophet 12 synth. Custom designed patches you will not find anywhere. A flagship analog poly synth by synth artisan, dave smith.
Find great deals on ebay for dave smith evolver when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Dave smith instruments unleashes the prophet 12 synthesizer. To find out more about how each synth differs, view our synth comparison pdf. To program it from its top panel, you scroll to the desired parameter, press the. Gearheads love to program them without regard for songwriting and performance, while actual keyboard players scroll through the presets. That is, it uses a combination of digital and analog audio electronics to generate its sounds, called programs. Prophet 12 operation manual overview 1 overview this is a brief overview of the prophet 12s capabilities and its operation. 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. Ashley bellouin, bob coover, carson day, chris hector.
Dave smith prophet 12 module boasts the same power and sound as the prophet 12 keyboard. Prophet 12 dave smith instruments prophet 12 audiofanzine. The filters use the same design as the curtis chips in the older synths with the addition of a 2pole mode. 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.
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