Smith was responsible for the first commercial polyphonic and microprocessorcontrolled synthesizer, the prophet5, and later the multitimbral synthesizer. Dave smith talks about the latest poly evolver is the latest analogdigital synth from dave smith well known for his work with sequential circuits on the prophetvs dsi evolver on the run. Between the evolver and fabfilter twin soft synth, i felt i had the mopho covered so got rid of it. Mopho sound editor provides the ultimate editing and sound development experience by displaying all mopho program parameters in a single intuitive graphical interface. At its heart, its a bitimbral, 8voicestereo 16voice mono synth with a newly developed sound engine that powers two simultaneous 16bit, 48khz samplebased instruments plus two highresolution digital oscillators all processed through true stereo. The prophet x is a potent fusion of samplesplussynthesis and is dave smiths most groundbreaking evolution of the prophet yet. Sequential is led by legendary instrument designer and grammywinner dave smith, the founder of sequential circuits in 1974. Dave smith instruments is the only company pioneering and producing fully programmable polyphonic analog synthesizers. Same sound engine as mopho but with a 32note keyboard. Nov 29, 2017 dave smith, instrumental innovator the prophet 08s designer, electronicinstrument pioneer dave smith, also gave birth to the first commercial software synth, vector synthesis, wave sequencing, and an idea that grew to become the midi standard. Released in 2002, evolver is the first instrument to come from dave smith instruments. Dave smith instruments dsi prophet rev2 demo featuring presets pads, leads, basses, etc.
A 44note semiweighted keyboard with aftertouch offers a 100% analog signal path, 4 voices of polyphony, a wide range of modulation possibilities featuring 20 sources and about 50. Tetras voice architecture is the same as mophos, but with a couple of notable differences. While the firstglance impression might understandably be monophonic prophet 12, its in fact a rather different animal. Sh101 vintage analog synthesizer dave smith instruments mopho clavia nord rack roland xv3080 desktop synthesizer module korg ms20 synthesizer expansion board synth armens synthesizer keyboard excellent phatty analog synthesizer xv 3080 64 voice synth korg m1 keyboard dave smith instruments dsi yamaha tx81z. It also inherits 7 onboard effects from the prophet6 synth as well as a brand new digital distortion. Sequential is helmed by legendary instrument designer and grammywinner dave smith, the founder of sequential circuits in 1974.
Great deals on dave smith instruments analog pro audio synthesizers. Dave smith, instrumental innovator the prophet 08s designer, electronicinstrument pioneer dave smith, also gave birth to the first commercial software synth, vector synthesis, wave sequencing, and an idea that grew to become the midi standard. Almost 20 years on from your stint developing soft synths with seer systems, would you ever consider returning to the realm of software synth. Dave smith is 70 years old and still making synthesizers. Its a big day for one of the most innovative and tenacious synth designers in the world. Ever since synth designer dave smith launched the sequential circuits prophet5 at the 1978 namm show, it has held a special place in the pantheon of synthesizers. He created the first polyphonic synth, the prophet5, which has become the obsession of everyone from parliament to arcade fire to james blake.
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. Dave smith of sequential released a video thanking people for their. If youre going to design an analog drum synth, who better to turn to than the inventor of several. He took over as president at seer systems and developed the first soft synth for. In an exclusive interview with synth and software, pioneering synth designer dave smith discusses the new sequential pro 3 monophonic.
Then, in 1997, dave created the first fully professional soft synth called reality. Mopho soundeditor is a fullymopho x4 sound editing software. Designed and manufactured in san francisco, mopho x4 has the high quality sound and. What the tetra offers is fourvoice polyphony and multitimbral capability using. Dave smith is one of the most highlyregarded synth designers in the business. After a stint working in software synthesis for seer systems, dave collaborated with roger. The third generation of smiths software synthesizer, renamed reality, was released in 1997. Dave smith instruments mopho x4 polyphonic synthesizer. The ob6 essentially uses the same chassis, effects engine and basic design as the prophet6, but oberheim has popped in sembased voice cards, added to his muchloved sembased state variable filter aka filter 2 on dsis pro 2 synth. Toraiz as1 monophonic analog synthesizer black pioneer dj. To fully appreciate this synth it is wise to have a decent set of monitors i have mission and a powered sub is a must, i set mine to 160h z, running through an onkyo 75w ss amp.
This is dsis newest analog synth which is an upgrade of their prophet 08 synth. Jun 24, 2016 tom oberheim has come back into the fold with a sonic boom with the help of old friendcompetitor dave smith. Dave smith instruments ob6 desktop seen in the wild 23 jun 2016 this looks very much like an ob6 desktop module hiding behind these two gentlemen. Dave smith instruments prophet rev208 8voice analog synthesizer. The prophet rev2 is dave smiths reimagining of his prophet 08 poly synth a modern classic that has appeared on countless recordings and stages since its debut in 2007. Sequential prophet x true analog hardware synth 8dio.
Can any soft synth compete with dave smiths instruments. Dave smith is a synthesizer designer and tech visionary of the highest order. Dave smith is an american engineer and musician and founder of the synthesizer company. The mopho keyboard is a monophonic synthesizer with an all. The prophet rev2 is dave smiths reimagining of his prophet 08 poly synth a modern classic that has appeared.
Product description for the dave smith ob6 desktop analog synth module. Dave smith instruments teased sequential x hardware. Jan 25, 2020 at the 2020 namm show, we talked with synth pioneer dave smith, who showed us his new sequential pro 3 synthesizer the sequential pro 3 synthesizer is a hybrid analogdigital synth that features 2 vcos, a wavetable oscillator, three filter options, three lfos, loopable envelopes, a step sequencer and more. Dave smith, creator of the prophet 5 and wavestation, moved into software synthesis in the 90s, but now hes back with what he calls the ultimate dongle a hardware analogue and digital synth. He founded sequential instruments in 1974 and produced the legendary prophet 5 amongst other great synthesizers.
In the meantime, smith started the company dave smith instruments after realizing the limitations of the software. Sequential pro 3 multifilter mono synth sweetwater. In 2002, after several years working on software synthesis, smith opened a new company, dave smith instruments dsi, to build new. Dave smith instruments tempest analog drum machine synthesizer. Great for vintage synth tones and more through its flexible modulation matrix. New analog mono synth is full featured, compact, affordable half moon bay, calif.
A nice tutorial on programming the evolver to play pink floyds on the run synth track. This synth takes everything great about the mopho and turns it up a notch with four times the polyphony. For me it sounds like dave smith developed a new polyphonic hybrid synth that comes not only with synth engine but also with a sampler or rompler engine. After a stint working in software synthesis for seer systems, dave collaborated with roger linn on the adrenalinn, and then. It looks and feels incredibly similar to this classic, though it makes some compromises most notably the use of dcos instead of vcos. But dave smiths impressive track record would not be complete without a mention of the major role he played in the development of midi. Dave smith instruments reveals the ob6 desktop synth and its every bit as good as we hoped and cheaper.
Apr 02, 2020 its a big day for one of the most innovative and tenacious synth designers in the world. There are no information yet available but it has already a name. Hes also considered the father of midi, and created some of the first. In a move timed to mark the 40th anniversary of the legendary prophet5 poly synth, dave smith instruments has officially rebranded as sequential. I just listened to an interview with dave smith about why he is making this keyboard and i really like the ideaology that he has.
May 5, 2010dave smith instruments has released a keyboard version of mopho, dsis popular desktop synthesizer module. Dave smith instruments introduces pro 2 synthesizer. The original evolver connected in the background adds another voice of polyphony and control facilities. The module has all of the same controls as the keyboard version and provides the same immediacy and ease of use. Designed and manufactured in san francisco, mopho x4 has the high quality sound and build for which dsi is renowned. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
Trotz pur analogem signalpfades sind im prophet 08 vier. Dave smith instruments mopho x4 synthesizer keyboard. The tetra is another dave smith designed piece of analog wizardry that sits somewhere between their prophet 08 polysynth and its monophonic desktop module counterpart, the mopho. Dave smith on the new sequential pro 3 synthesizer synthtopia. Dave smith on the new sequential pro 3 synthesizer. Dave smith instruments mopho x4 polyphonic synthesizer reverb. The dave smith instruments mopho x4 expands the keyboard of the mopho keyboard to 44 keys, but utilizes up to 4 voices of polyphony for incredible sonic shaping. Sequential is an american synthesizer company founded in 1974 as sequential circuits by dave smith. Dave smith, company founder and chief visionary at sequential, has a lot to celebrate. Nov 29, 2017 dave smith instruments pro 2 first look.
The tetra is another dave smith designed piece of analog wizardry that sits somewhere between their prophet 08 poly synth and its monophonic desktop module counterpart, the mopho. Dave smith on synth innovation and the latest from dsi. The engineering on the synth seems to put you right in the sweet spot. In 1977 dave designed the prophet5, the worlds first fullyprogrammable polyphonic synth, and the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. Dave smith instruments analog pro audio synthesizers for. Dave smith instruments sequential prophet x synthesizer. As a result, in 2002 he released the evolver hybrid analogdigital synthesizer. Legendary synth designer dave smith has created a collection of powerful modern performance synthesizers, retaining the character and warmth of some of the very best classic analogue synths. Sequential released many innovative instruments and drum machines over the next 10 years. Dave smith is an american engineer and musician and founder of the synthesizer company sequential. I am looking into that or the virus ti but am shying away from that because of the reported bugs it has. With eight analog voices and sophisticated programmability, the prophet 08 is the most advanced analog poly synth youll find in its price range. When one voice isnt enough but you still want that inviting ease of use, check out the mopho x4.
As dave puts it, the prophet rev2 is the realization of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could about the original design all at a more accessible price. Jul 21, 2017 an indepth synth studio and office tour of dave smith instruments dsi in san francisco, california including the dsi synthesizer showroom, dave smith s office and personal synth collection. His accomplishments in life are many, beginning with the groundbreaking prophet5, the first true polyphonic, microprocessorcontrolled synthesizer, in 1978. Like his friend and colleague roger linn who we also interviewed recently dave smiths contribution to the world of modern electronic music equipment has played a fundamental role in shaping the way every single one of us makes music. Dave smith ob6 desktop analog synth module proaudiostar. May 17, 2017 dave smith instruments dsi prophet rev2 demo featuring presets pads, leads, basses, etc. Dave smith instruments analog pro audio synthesizers for sale. Thinking of buying a new hardware synth or drum machine. Great for vintage synth tones and more through its flex. Dave smith instruments tetra vintage synth explorer. The keys are velocity and aftertouch sensitive, with the same curtis filter as the prophet 08.
Dave smith instruments mopho x4 analog synthesizer 1 000. Building upon the same award winning voice architecture of the mopho and mopho keyboard, the mopho x4 boasts huge sound and 4 voice polyphony in an ideally sized, portable, and elegantly designed package. The ob6 desktop module is just as powerful and easy to use as its counterpart, the ob6 keyboard. By compressing the prophets power into a compact, accessible, synth, dave smith has created the perfect model for hobbyists and casual players. In fact, other than the new prophet 08 themed paint scheme and knobs, the tetras case and layout is virtually identical to the mopho. Look at the synths you use on a daily basis whether hardware or software, chances are theyve been influenced in. At the 2020 namm show, we talked with synth pioneer dave smith, who showed us his new sequential pro 3 synthesizer the sequential pro 3 synthesizer is a hybrid analogdigital synth that features 2 vcos, a wavetable oscillator, three filter options, three lfos, loopable envelopes, a step sequencer and more. Dave smith instruments legendary synth designer dave smith has created a collection of powerful modern performance synthesizers, retaining the character and warmth of some of the very best classic analogue synths.
Dave smith instruments ob6 6voice polyphonic analog synthesizer 49key, 6voice analog polysynth with 2 oscillators and a sub oscillator per voice, statevariable filter, 64step polyphonic step sequencer, and semiweighted, velocity and aftertouchenabled keyboard. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2, synthesizer amazona. The dave smith instruments tetra is a standalone, fourvoice, analog poly synthesizer with four banks of 128 programs and separate outputs. Tom oberheim has come back into the fold with a sonic boom with the help of old friendcompetitor dave smith. Dave smith, company founder and chief visionary at sequential. I bought it for the continuously variable multimode filter, and it delivers what one would expect. One of the more popular modern polysynths, the prophet 08 is dave smiths evolution of his legendary prophet 5. Sequential founder dave smith talks about the pro 3 monosynth. Look at the synths you use on a daily basis whether hardware or software, chances are theyve been influenced in some way by daves designs, from 1970s classics like the sequential circuits pro one and prophet 5 onwards. Dave smith instruments dsi is a californiabased company which manufactures excellent electronic musical instruments dave smith is an engineer and musician and was responsible for designing the very first commercial polyphonic and microprocessorcontrolled synthesizer prophet 5 the prophet5 is the first polyphonic synthesizer thats fullyprogrammable in the world. If you really want an exceptional soundscape machine, buy a john bowen solaris. Dave smith instruments evolver vintage synth explorer.
I think there are very good software alternatives for things like the ob6 opxpro, diva, obxd, prophet 6 pro5 coming soon, etc. The toraiz as1 is driven by a fully programmable, true analogue synthesis engine based on the discrete analogue circuitry in dave smith instruments prophet6 synthesizer. Dave smith instruments pro audio synthesizers for sale ebay. Buy your dave smith instruments gear from sweetwater and enjoy.