Prophet 12 operation manual page 4 this class b digital apparatus meets all requirements of the canadian interferencecausing equipment regulations. Prophet 08 was considered to be the true offspring of prophet5 but then dsi released prophet6 and which is more the instrument was given its brand name back dave smith reacquired the rights to use the sequential brand name from yamaha thanks to korg. Premier polyphonic synthesizer manufacturer dave smith instruments is proud to announce the prophet 12 module a spacesaving tabletop and rackready reworking of its recently released prophet 12 keyboard, the twelvevoice hybrid digital analog synthesizer that company founder and renowned designer dave smith duly declared his best synth yet. For more audio demos of the ob6, see the video below. Not only did the prophet5 shape countless popular recordings immediately upon its release, its still one of the most modeled synthesizers ever. Synthesizer 12note polyphony, 4 oscillators per voice for classical and complex waveforms, a suboscillator, analog low and highpass filter, analog vcas, arpeggiator, character section, 4 tap stereo delay, lcd display, controllable via daw.
The patches make full use of single, split and stacked sounds, with the odd split. View and download dave smith instruments prophet 08 operation manual online. 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 08 patches are now available for purchase. Anyway, have done patches that are analogue in nature on the prophet 12 module and while it only has delays i love fx it is a very capable. The prophet 08 has several inputs and outputs on its back panel. 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.
The sounds you hear are recorded straight into my apollo. With a humongous twelve voice polyphony, sophisticated architecture, and sleek design, the prophet 12 is ready to. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 desktop module reverb. Even with the prophet 12 you can sit and create feedback with that thing and. Summary of contents for dave smith instruments prophet 12 page 1 operation manual. Here you can listen and watch videos of the custom patches made for the dsi prophet 12. Massive sound is wellsuited to leads, basses, effects, complex evolving textures, and anything. Sampled acoustic pianos on the latest yamaha, korg, and yes dsis own prophet x are on another level still. Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 operation manual pdf download. I can assure you that, once youve used play lists, its a right royal pain in the. Dave smith instruments updates prophet 12 os to v1. As shipped, the presets in banks 04 and banks 59 are identical.
Numberpad provided for navigation navigating with a knob on a p08 is a pain in the arse when you want a specific patch. Additional enhancements include studioquality effects, a polyphonic stepsequencer, and an arpeggiator. Dave smith prophet 12 module boasts the same power and sound as the prophet 12 keyboard. Add on you probably already have a keyboard that you can hook up to the module winwin. The prophet 12 desktop features new digital waveform shapes, analog curtis filters and distortion, a digital character effects section, and delay and feedback effects. 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. It says this is the best of our experience and knowledge. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 polyphonic keyboard synthesizer the landmark achievement of dave smith instruments. Similarly, the digital oscs on the 12pro 2 give you the broadest and most modern tonal palate, but the stability of those oscs can make it sound coldish compared to the prophetob 6. Synthetiseur hybride analogiquenumerique dave smith instruments prophet 12. The prophet 12 module boasts the same power and sound as the prophet 12 keyboard. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer. Power input connect the power supply included with your prophet 08. Proaudiostar is proud to be an authorized dave smith dealer.
For sale vancouver selling my like new dave smith prophet12 digital analog hybrid synthesizer with box, manual, power cable. The new for 2007 prophet 08 brings back much of the original technology from those old prophets like curtis filters and analog. The prophet 12 comprises two sixvoice synthesizers called layer a and layer b. Oct 19, 2015 free patch library for the prophet 12 synthesizer synthesist daniel davis has created a free patch library for the dave smith instruments prophet 12 synthesizer. The prophet 08 is dave smith s all analog flagship poly synth providing a vintage sound with a modern twist. 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. Yes, theres been new synths since it came out in 20, but it does things that others cant. Anyway, have done patches that are analogue in nature on the prophet 12 module and while it only has delays i love fx it is a very capable synth. Synth giant dave smith has made the popular prophet 12 in module form to accommodate rack mounting and carrying around. That works as either a mono synth or a 4voice paraphonic synth. The rich and vibrant sound engine features resonant curtis filters as well as boasting a new range of upgrades and enhancements.
Soundpack with 50 patches for the dave smith prophet 12 synthesizer. Pads, poly synths, basses, atmospheres, arpeggios and lots more. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 polyphonic keyboard. 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. If for whatever reason you need to use a different supply. Using 35 years of experience building synths, dave smith has created what he calls his best synth yet. Dsi prophet 12 synth patches synth presets geosynths.
Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by rozzer free. If you like modulation and lots of possibilities to shape a sound, then take a look at the prophet 12. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 module 12voice synthesizer. The prophet 08 is dave smiths all analog flagship poly synth providing a vintage sound with a modern twist. With 48 oscillators in the engine room plus 12 suboscillators, theres no limit to your creativity. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 synth demo by inhalt. This video, via syntheticthings, is a headtohead comparison of the dave smith instruments ob6 and the dave smith instruments prophet 6.
While there is a write pending see previous audition destination feature screen, you can press the c. 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. 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. Predominantly due to its twelve voices, it has the greatest polyphony of any dsi synth. 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 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. This bank contains 128 brand new, expressive, musical sounds. 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 of the name. Tetras voice architecture is the same as mophos, but with a couple of notable differences. I have had several hours to investigate it far from comprehensive, but enough to have some opinions and thoughts. Anyway, have done patches that are analogue in nature on the prophet 12.
Synthetiseur hybride analogiquenumerique dave smith instruments prophet 12 module. That said, if you accept that no analog synth can produce a steinwayquality piano sound, you should be able to find something pianoish not as realistic as you want, but maybe usable on a rev2 or prophet 8 and tweak to taste. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. Best piano patches dave smith prophet rev2 or 8 the gear page. How could you lose having more in your arsenal in a small package. February 12, 2009 2 digitally controlled analog oscillators dcos per voice with selectable sawtooth, triangle, sawtriangle mix. The prophet 12 is a very versatile and robust synth. 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. I want to save my personal patches into sysex library files onto my computer from the prophet. In my view, he has done both, and created the sexiest little analogue synth ive played in years.
It has the depth of a modular and the cv connectivity to interface with one. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 module thomann uk. Dave smith instruments ob6 vs dave smith instrument prophet. Feb 17, 2016 this video, via syntheticthings, is a headtohead comparison of the dave smith instruments ob6 and the dave smith instruments prophet 6. Desktop or rackmount prophet 12 sound module hybrid voice with digital front end followed by an all analog signal path output five dspbased oscillators per voice five highquality digital effects including girth, air, hack, decimate and drive quick and easy control of every synth parameter famed curtis 2 or 4pole resonant analog lowpass filter programmable arpeggiator with up, down, up. Many of the sounds make good use of modulation, mod wheel assignments and the use of the fx. Like the prophet 08, the prophet 12 doesnt use a central repository of patches from. A flagship analog poly synth by synth artisan, dave smith.
The small californian company would prove to have a formidable dynamism. 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 synth demo by inhalt duration. The dave smith instruments tetra is a standalone, fourvoice, analog poly synthesizer with four banks of 128 programs and separate outputs. 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. Oct 17, 2017 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 prophet 08 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer created by dave smith of st. The synth features true voltagecontrolled oscillators, filters, amplifiers, envelopes, and an lfo. Ive made a huge array of diverse patches, from pads, bass, strings, leads and arps. 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. Prophet 12 module dave smith instruments prophet 12. My relationship with dave smith and sequential goes way back to 1980.
Best piano patches dave smith prophet rev2 or 8 the gear. I have spent the last week exploring every sonic meandering path i could push the prophet. Midiox windows and sysex librarian mac os are shareware midi utilities that can reliably be used to update dsi instruments. Classic linear fm synthesis support for up to 16 alternate tunings a set of 16 popular tunings is included. If your prophet 08 is poly chained to a second prophet 08, the program will also be saved in the chained unit.
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. Oct 19, 2015 prophet 12 custom patches 1 to 25 duration. Sep 04, 2017 anyway, have done patches that are analogue in nature on the prophet 12 module and while it only has delays i love fx it is a very capable synth. Bend space and time with this galactic new bank for the prophet 08, mopho and tetra series. 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. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 16 voice analog poly. Im also trying to figure out how to download new patches and load them into the prophet.
Sequential is an american synthesizer company founded in 1974 as sequential circuits by dave smith. 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 patch library, demod in the video above, features 49 patches, created and modified by davis. Dave smith is a synthesizer designer and tech visionary of the highest order. This is a compilation of parts from recordings i made when creating patches for the prophet 12 synthesizer.
Reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, ring modulator and distortion. The update adds a number of requested features, notably. I originally had a tetra, this then grew into 2 tetras, but it was still a pain to edit, so i. 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. The power supply comes with different ac adaptor prongs that allow it to work anywhere in the world. Sophisticated multitrack sequencer adds vast possibilities. 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. 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. In his 2014 red bull music academy lecture, smith discussed the prophet5. This is actually the tiny residual signal dave smith instruments prophet 12. Dsi prophet rev2 synth patches synth presets geosynths. Prophet 08 was considered to be the true offspring of prophet5 but then dsi released prophet6 and which is more the instrument was given its brand name back dave smith reacquired the rights to use the sequential brand name from yamaha thanks to korg as well making all the fans go crazy and willing to have it. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 module 12 voice synthesizer module 12 voice synthesizer with four oscillators, suboscillator, low and highpass filters, and analog vcas per voice, effects, and arpeggiator everything you love about the dave smith instruments prophet 12 is in the prophet 12 module, in a compact format you can fit in.
Is there something like the perfect patch kind of thing that you could probably. Prophet 12 module dave smith instruments prophet 12 module. Free patch library for the prophet 12 synthesizer synthtopia. In 1978, sequential released the prophet5, the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, used by artists including michael jackson, madonna, and john carpenter. 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. And once youve created a patch or grabbed one of the awesome. It can sound fat, thin, angelic, chaotic, sweet, sour, etc. Prophet 12 dave smith instruments prophet 12 audiofanzine.
Some further patches that i have made for the prophet 12, which really is. Everything i bought in the last years is sitting around and even though i gather ideas from other gear, i turn to the prophet 12 and recreate these sounds with the option of going deeper. Page 1 operation manual page 3 operation manual version 1. My dave smith instruments prophet 12 arrived a week ago. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 demo by inhalt and the bunker. 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.
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. Sequential was also pivotal to the development of midi in 1982, which synchronizes electronic instruments by different manufacturers. These can be played individually, layered, or placed either side of a split point, so you can use. We compare the same patch on both the dsi prophet6 and the ob6 to compare the similarities and differences between these two great synthesizers. I suppose the only thing left to mention is that if you are buying this instrument for the presets, you are going to be let down, only once you sink into the programming is when youll unlock the full potential of such a wonderful. Dave smith says that he was not interested in recreating a vintage prophet, only in moving forward. Everything i bought in the last years is sitting around and even though i gather ideas from other gear, i turn to the prophet12 and recreate these sounds with the option of going deeper. Its small, its light, its powerful, its flexible, its playable, and its gorgeous. 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. Just from my usage, and i use the prophet 12 since its interception, it is my swiss army knife. Had the chance to get hold of a used prophet 12 module and thought id put it to.
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