If you dont have that kind of cash to spend on an original prophet 5, the software company arturia makes a virtual software version of the prophet known as the prophet v. Today he released an updated version of its sfc5, a controller specially made for prophet 5 emulations such as the arturia prophet v or uhe repro5 soundforce sfc5 v2. This is a collection of synthesizer resources online for the sci prophet 5. Prophet v comes in two shapes and sizes, namely prophet 5 polyphonic synthesizer with a vintage look and prophet vs a digital synth with a modern interface, each with its own controls. For its principal sound sources each voice contains two vcos voltage controlled oscillators, osc a and osc b, and a white noise source which can be mixed into a resonant lowpass vcf voltage controlled filter. The prophet5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978. Choosing an emblematic usage of the sequential circuits prophet 5 is probably easier than any other synth except for maybe the minimoog. The prophet vs was the last synth made by sci and again it set the synth world on its ear. The sound is sharp, frank and at the same time fine and dissonant. Arturias prophetv offers something no other major soft synth maker has with respect to the classic prophet synth emulators. I then paid to have it repaired and fully checked at custom vintage keys.
Author fred wilder written june 1999 updated march 14, 2011. The prophet 5 story is very detailed and probably best told elsewhere. I have a prophet5 and it is a fantastic instrument. The last prophet 5 is our first official addon for the sequential prophet x and xl analog hardware synthesizers featuring the prophet 5. The analog king prophet 5 and the vector based prophetvs synthesizers. Sequential prophet 5 sounds and patches kid nepro sounds. The prophet 12 a landmark achievement in dave smiths revered line of prophet synthesizers. The prophet 5 is an analog synthesizer manufactured by sequential circuits between 1978 and 1984.
The sounds of the classic prophet5 and modern prophet 08 synths, recreated as 200 patches for arturia prophet v. I cant go for that by the law offices of daryl hall and john oates might seem like a random choice, but its all in. The prophet 5 was the first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. 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.
The synth was recently serviced by greg montalbano of analog synth service and has had several updates done. The synth is very strange to load or save patches if. Especially the hard to replicate sounds, like sync1. The sound of the prophet 600 is brighter and harsher than that of a juno 106 but still just as funky. I t laid the foundation for all those programmable polyphonic synths, and it defined the sound of the late 70s and early 80s in a way no other instrument had done. Macpc, aax, vst or au plugin, 32 and 64bit redesigned preset browser resizeable user interface for hd displays three synthesizers in one. Prophet 5 makes some obscene fx sounds, white noise risers, pulsating rhythm fx sounds, space infused swirls, choppy lifts, sharp drops and a whole chunk more. It comes now in a 100% metal case, wobblefree metal shaft, and walnut side panels. Details about uhe repro 1 and prophet 5 plugin bundle analog synthesizer software synth new. The prophetv offers two of sequential circuits most groundbreaking instruments in one complete package. The prophet v from arturia is a threepart software tool, including software models of the prophet 5, prophet vs, and a hybrid of the two. Arturias literature states that they modelled their prophet 5 emulation on the rev 2 and rev 3 models of the original synth, so the best instrument for comparison would be a rev 3 prophet 5 or a prophet 10, which, if you ignore a handful of enhancements, is just a pair of rev 3s in wolfs clothing.
We had the pleasure of deepsampling the last prophet 5 ever made, which is also dave smiths personal unit unit number 6427 rev 1. Arturias literature states that they modelled their prophet 5 emulation on the rev 2 and rev 3 models of the original synth, so the best instrument for comparison would be a rev 3 prophet 5 or a prophet 10, which, if you ignore a handful of enhancements, is just a. Dave smith, company founder and chief visionary at sequential. You can have both very warm and round 80s typed or very pfunk disco sounds and at the same time low current techno with a big attack and a cold, dry sound. Prophet v, prophet v plugin, buy prophet v, download. New soft synth inspired by classic prophet 5 synthtopia. While it doesnt do a emulation of the prophet, i would look into synth 1 which is supposed to be an emulation of a nord lead which is supposed to be somewhat similar to a prophet 5.
Neil takes a look at the arturia prophet v, an expanded software emulation of the classic sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synthesizer. Five voice polyphony two oscillators per voice and a white noise generator. These perfectly crafted sounds will get your new tracks started right away, and allow you to focus on the songwriting element of the creative process. Arturia has taken two legendary synthesizers created by sequential circuits and brought them to you in an easy to use software format. It is capable of a delightful analog sound unique to sequentials.
If you look at the same picture as before, you can see on the right side probably another new synthesizer with a familiar interface. The software is protected by the arturia software center. With arturias prophet v, you get three killer synthesizers rolled into one. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth explorer. The prophet5 was a true success story for sequential and the company shifted 8000 of them during a lengthy production run spanning from 1978 to 1984. Prophet 5 vst emulation more affordable than arturiapost by spanktron sat dec 24, 2016 4. I think thats more relevant to their sfc1 repro1 controller as the behringer pro1 hardware synth is of a similar price. Another analog synthesizer that behringer has long announced is the pro1, a clone of the sequential circuit proone. Free vst emulations of famous synths hardware blogosaur. It was eventually mothballed in favour of the prophet600, the first synth to be designed with the thennew midi protocol.
Arturia emulate both the classic prophet 5 and the lesserknown prophet vs synthesizers in their latest software instrument. Native instruments has also released a software synth called pro5253. We have brought these classics back to life for you. Thus, an entirely new sound palette to mix and blend will be at your disposal. It is capable of a delightful analog sound unique to sequentials prophet series in which the p5 was king. 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. Resources for the sequential circuits prophet 5 synthesizer from midi tools to sysex files. Sequential circuits prophet 5 vintage synth youtube. Arturia prophet v vst windowsmac synthesizer prophet 5 manual book. Prophet 5 vst emulation more affordable than arturiapost by spanktron. Sequential circuits prophet 5 synthesizer vst emulation.
The prophet 5 and prophet vs set standards and redefined the modern synthesizer. Arturia prophet v virtual synthesizer plugin features. Over the last several months they have all gone continue reading the prophet 5, what a lovely synth, when it works. The filter modifies the voice timbre under control of its fourstage envelope. The p600 is very affordable today and is a great buy. Today we show some of the famous sound of the sequential circuits prophet 5. For possessing a prophet 600, ob8 and juno 106, i can say that the prophet 5 is by far my favorite analog. Each of the prophets twelve voices is composed of a hybrid digitalanalog architecture that sounds different than any other dsi synth, yet retains the true prophet vibe.
Perhaps the best software prophet emulation is yet to come, in the form of arturias prophet v shown above, which models not only the prophet 5. Twisted electrons has introduced professor a software synth for ipad, inspired by the classic sequential circuits prophet 5 analog synthesizer. This landmark keyboard was the sound of the 80s, showing up on countless hit singles spanning many genres. Models with the newest software will enjoy polyphonic midi implementation and up to 100 memory patches to store their own sounds. Save prophet 5 vst to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Soundforce sfc5 v2 brings physical controls to virtual. Synth asking prices are seriously out of control but if you hunt and. Cassette modallows for programs to be transfered using afsk power supply. Analogue synth samples, prophet 5 fx, vintage synth fx. Hardware control of virtual prophet5 synths with the. The number of prophet 5s coming into the workshop over the last few months has grown to three rev 3. But weve yet to see a hardware prophet5 remake and so the sfc5 and a vsti is the closest youre going to get and the improvements with the v2 are superb.
The prophet 5 was the first totally programmable synthesizer on the market. Prophet 5, prophet vs, prophet hybrid all the original parameters of the prophet 5 and prophet vs new audio connection matrix. Prophet 5 vst emulation more affordable than arturia. The prophet5 is along with the minimoog possibly the most timeless of the great analog synths. It has been emulated in software synthesizers and analog hardware. We have also produced a great set of sounds for the arturia prophet v that uses the best of our original prophet vs sounds, prophet 5 sounds and more. Arturia prophet v analog synthesizer software instrument. This prophet was previously sold on reverb and returned as it had a bad oscillator upon arrival at buyer.
The sfc5 v2 models offers significant upgrades compared to the original version. Asc is the central software that elegantly manages all your arturia software. The emulations have all the features of the original hardware, while the hybrid mode is both synthesizers stacked one on top of the other, offering an entirely new world of possibilities. There are already plenty of softsynth versions of simple synths like the prophet v and minimoog. Dave smith, company founder and chief visionary at. Recreating known piece of hardware, emulating famous synth, trying to capture the spirit of a machine, attempting to copy the sound and feeling of an instrument. Then, ill combine that wav file with a recording of the prophet 6 using the same presets. Its a big day for one of the most innovative and tenacious synth designers in the world. Sequential circuits prophet 600 vintage synth explorer. About 6,000 units were produced across three revisions. Because we own a raft of sequential circuits gear including the pro one, prophet 5 rev 2, prophet 5 rev 3, six track, multitrack, drum tracks and prophet 10, one day well get around to a fullon feature. A software synth made up of all the parameters of the two instruments plus.
Vintage sci sequential circuits prophet5 rev 2 analogue synthesizer ssm this listing is for a working rev 2 sequential circuits prophet5 analogue synthesizer. Relive the groundbreaking sounds of dave smiths awesome early synth in this emulation workshop. Arturia prophet v software download musicians friend. Profitting from a remarkable cooperation of american electronic music pioneers, the prophet5. One of the first fully programmable polyphonic analog synths, the prophet 5 is the most classic synthesizer of the eighties. Soundforce sfc5 v2, a midi controller made for prophet 5.
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