Sequential circuits instruments drumtraks fugue max multitrak model 800 sequencer prelude pro8 profx proone prophet 5 prophet 10 prophet 600 prophet 2000 prophet 3000 prophet t8 prophet vs remote remote controller keyboard for the prophet 5 sixtrak split8 studio 440 tom. The sequential circuits prophet 5 was a groundbreaking synthesizer that helped shaped the direction of many creative musicians. The oscillators of the prophet 5 have a full range from c0 to c9. Prophet 5 synthesizer is a computer controlled analog synthesizer. This kit expands the program memory, from 40 programs to 120 programs, for the rev 3. Dave assembled the first one in his apartment back in 1978 just in time for the namm show where dave introduced the the world to the very first computer controlled analog synthesizer.
At its heart, its a bitimbral, 8voicestereo, 16voice mono, 32voice paraphonic synth with a newly developed sound engine that powers two simultaneous 16bit. The vs used a hybrid digitalanalogue design, but their earlier products include the legendary, allanalogue, prophet 5. But, as i also have arturias prophet v, those factory presets, which were included, have been the less inspiring sounds, i came along for this synth of cource just my 2. The prophet 5 is an analog synthesizer that was manufactured by sequential circuits from 1978 to 1984. There are basically three versions of the prophet 5. Preset patch is a free patch exchange, however, to promote a healthy community of sharing, you are given a set number of download tokens per 24hour period. One of the most classic analog polysynths of the 80s, the prophet 5 features five voices with two oscillators per voice, a fat resonant low pass filter, an lfo capable of modulating the pitch or pulse width and patch memory storage, which was revolutionary for the time. The prophet5 was a true success story for sequential and the. The greatsounding prophet 5 revolutionized the synthesizer world and, in spite of its rather expensive price tag, became one of the most successful synths of all time.
I posted those spec sheets just a little while back. This synthesizer is widely known for its modulation capabilties, though it lacked midi support. On a personal note, the prophet 5 was my first synthesizer. The values on the sheet are in the range of 0127, so 79 means 79128, not 79%, so rather roughly 62%. The rom is located on the leftbottom panel pcb, near the battery at the 5 oclock position off the battery. 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. Heres what hicks has to say about the custom patches. There are few things i like more than a good ol fashion spec sheet. The first 100 were beta machines and taken by employes and friends from sequential circuits. Showing that the sci prophet 5 needs quite hot signals to load the patch data from cassette.
Preset synth patches are either a boon or a bane, depending on ones. The prophet 6 is a tribute to the legendary sequential poly synth that started it all, the prophet 5. By special request, heres another yaz track recreated w the sequential. The sequential prophet 6 takes the best qualities of the prophet 5 and adds some nice touches that the original never had, such as stereo outputs, velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, dual digital effects, a highpass filter, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and of course, midi. Since the prophet 5 is a classic and loved by many, why doesnt someone post a short demo of it using a few of the classic prophet 5 presets. It has been emulated in software synthesizers and analog hardware.
Typical digitalanalog synth strings, just beautiful. It uses a total of four oscillators per voice with 127 waveforms 32 user and dynamic waveform crossfading via the joystick. The prophet 6 takes the best qualities of the original prophet 5 true voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, and amplifiersand adds enhancements such. Just serviced, keyboard contacts and pots cleaned, voices callibrated. Demo of the 40 factory patch sounds from the prophet 5 rev 3. If you could provide a specific example of the prophet 5 patch youre looking for, it.
This video demonstrates and documents pea hicks sequential circuits proone synth patches, inspired by the work of vince clarke on yazoos dont go. Jimmy told us the former owner stated that the modification was performed by sequential circuits. The sequential prophet xl is a 76key version of the acclaimed prophet x a potent fusion of samplesplussynthesis and the most groundbreaking evolution of the prophet yet. This was sequential s first digital synth, and it was also their final synth unfortunately. Behringer k2 patch sheets, presets and sound design.
The prophet 6 is dave smiths tribute to the poly synth that started it allthe sequential prophet 5. Dave smith instruments announced earlier this week that the sequential prophet 6 is now shipping now theyve shared some background information on the prophet 6 patch library, which features recreations of the original factory sounds from its 1970s predecessor, the prophet 5 to program the sounds, the company enlisted the original sound designer, john bowen. Sequential circuits prophet5 utilities, presets klmar016. It had 5 voice polyphony and was one of the first synthesizers with patch memories. The prophet5 has been the worlds leading polyphonic keyboard synthesizer. And this one takes its rightful place as leader of the prophets specifically the prophet 5 and prophet 10. The sequential circuits 1005 is a fivevoice sequencer designed to drive a prophet 5 or prophet 10it is offered built into the 10 in its original version it stored 2. The prophet 5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. Sequential circuits prophet 5 rev 2 serial number 1224 with ssm chips, so no other synth sounds like these. I then copy it down on the sheet and use this sheet as basis for fiddling with the controls.
The classic sound of the prophet 5 can be heard in. Filling in the patch sheet creates a familiarity with the architecture of the synth. Weve created an init patch that can be imported into the prophet v3 using. Upon its release, the prophet 5 was most sought after synthesizer to have at the time. Sequential circuits for sale in uk view 60 bargains. About 6,000 units were produced across three revisions.
Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer. This faithful replication of the best of the prophet 5 along with studioquality effect, sa polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and more. Sequential circuits prophet vs vintage synth explorer. The roland jupiter 8, the minimoog or the moog 55, arp as the 2600 or even the yamaha cs80 audity emu are part of the legend. The prophet 5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984. Sequential prophet 5 operation manual created date. Get this sound on your music when you order the remix. I think, you can receive sysex files only, if you connect a real prophet 5 to your pc and i dont know, if this is functioning. Rev 2 uses ssm chips, and has some differences in its control logic capabilities from the final version. These were all handassembled in the garage stage of the company. Your tokens are automatically replenished every 24 hours. Ob8, obxa, sequential circuits prophet 5, roland jupiter, juno6, juno60. Highly expressive patch a trumpet in the middle of the keyboard, hard flutes in the high registers. Prophet 5 sequential circuits prophet 5 audiofanzine.
Sequential prophet 2000 operation manual pdf download. I use those sheets together with the soundtower editor to get an overview on the computer of all parameters. Especially the hard to replicate sounds, like sync1. Im currently only providing a patch sheet for the proone as it was sequential s only true synth without any patch memory, along with the ensemble synths. A savvy software recreation of sequential circuits groundbreaking prophet 5, and the equally influential wavetable synth prophet vs, arturias v is literally two synths in one, a mightily flexible instrument that takes both software instrument design and sonics to new levels. This is a part of the prophet 5 architecture located in the modulation area that allows you to modulate the filter frequency and or oscillator 1s frequency with oscillator 2. Sequential circuits prophet5 service manual audiofanzine. Before sequential circuits unleashed the prophet5 in 1977. Sequential prophet 6 sequential analog synthesizer old. The prophet 5 is an incredibly versatile synthesizer that can produce a wide variety of sounds.
There are references in the world of synthesis, leaving an imprint for all time. Very good shape with some dings and dongs as you can see in the pics. Sequential circuits prophet 5 feature details architecture taking a little bit of a deeper look, the novice viewer will inevitably spot the strange poly mod section. Its a modern reimagining of the best qualities of the prophet 5, but with additional enhancements, like dual digital effects engine, continuously variable. It cant be retrofitted for midi, but is considered by most to be the bettersounding of the. The prophet vs uses vector synthesis as its revolutionary new means of sound creation.
Prophet5 sequential circuits prophet5 audiofanzine. Sequential prophet 6 patches, presets and sound design. Full text of sequential circuits prophet 5 service manual see other formats. The famous prophet 5 analog clav, which found its way as a classic preset in many newer romplersworkstations.
The prophet 6 features six voices, with voltage controlled analog oscillators vcos. View and download sequential prophet 2000 operation manual online. Thanks to micke lindgren sweden for sending me the scans and. Yazoo dont go synth patches for sequential circuits pro. But more often than not, i will make an attempt to pull the conversation towards the prophet vs. Prophet 2000 recording equipment pdf manual download. Sequential circuits introduced the prophet 5, which was the first analog 5 voice polyphonic synthesizers to provide onboard memory storage of all patch settings for instant recall. This is not intended to be musical, just a demo of the sounds. The name badge sequential or sequential circuits inc to give it its full name hasnt been seen on a synth since the prophet vs in 1986. Anyways, when chatting with other gear heads about vintage sequential circuits instruments gear the prophet 5 is almost always where the conversation tends to veer. Then, ill combine that wav file with a recording of the prophet 6 using the same presets. Full text of sequential circuits prophet5 service manual.
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