Since the synth features bitimbral operation, two completely independent sounds can be stacked or split layered together or assigned to two. Theyd been developing a new polysynth with true voltagecontrolled oscillators, like those found in the legendary prophet 5, and this eventually became the prophet 6. The standard prophet 08 primarily uses rotary encoders. Download royalty free prophet 08 outrun presets for dsi. The rev2 user interface is so much better than that of the prophet 08 that people think it sounds better too. The majority of its soundshaping controls are located on its front panel, putting a tremendous amount of power and versatility within easy reach. Everything recorded raw, no effects or external sequencing. The prophet 08 patches are now available for purchase. The prophet 08 has several inputs and outputs on its back panel. Each of the prophets twelve voices is composed of a brand new hybrid digitalanalog architecture that sounds different than any other dsi synth, yet retains the true prophet vibe. Sunsine audio four soundset for dsi tetra, mopho, and. I already have the soundtower prophet 08 editorlibrarian software from dsi. The prophet 5 was created in 1977 by dave smith and john bowen at sequential circuits, who aimed to create the first polyphonic synthesizer with the ability to store and recall patches. If anyone has any links to relevant threads in which someone else is.
This bank contains 128 brand new, expressive, musical sounds. Sunsine audio has announced the release of four, a collection of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. Initially, they developed the prophet 10, a synthesizer with ten voices of polyphony. All patches have been programmed exclusively with a prophet. 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. Each preset makes of full use of the modulation wheel as well as all four assignable parameter knobs and each has a unique name for easy identification. In the prophet 08, there are 512 distinct patches comprising the. Aug 30, 2017 the prophet rev2 keyboard was released at namm in january and was billed as being twice the synth of the prophet 08 that preceded it. Prophet 08 preset patches gearslutz pro audio community. Tim is credited on the factory sounds of korg prologue, imonopoly, dave smith prophet 12 and pro 2. Geosynths told us, the rev2 is worthy of the name prophet as it stands on the shoulders of the highly popular prophet 08. Since late may i have crafted patches for the dsi sequential prophet 6 and the soundset is around 60% completed at.
Before the launch of the prophet 6, dsi had already resurrected the prophet name twice. Sunsine audio four soundset for dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08. Although it just might be that some of us turn more demanding or blunt as time goes by. Dave smith instruments prophet 12 operation manual. Each layer can be a completely different sound and the layers can be combined as splits and stacks. Like any synth it has its limitations, but the amount of features on this for the price is great. The prophet 08 also lacks the prophet 12s character section, its highpass filter, its feedback and its delay section, and it has one fewer contour generator and a much smaller modulation matrix with fewer sources and destinations. Stream dsi prophet 12 patches bobswans demo 2 by bobswans from desktop or your mobile device. If you just use the main output, layers a and b are both output there. Prophet 08, mopho, tetra patches theres also this thread where people discuss the patches. Dsi prophet rev2 patches, presets and sound design. Anyone stumble across a prophet 08 vst that can control the dsi prophet 08. Basically, i am looking for a vst to control my prophet 08 via cubase, for example patch select, etc like master mode in my motif es6.
Prophet rev2 users guide getting started 1 getting started the prophet rev2 is a 816voice polyphonic synthesizer with analog oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. It was well received upon its release in may last year and earned the number one spot in many lists of the years best hardware. I think theres more than one prophet sound and when it comes to the 08 its typically modern. The downloadable file in the sidebar at the right contains all of the factory program banks for the prophet 08 keyboard and desktop module. The team at dsi arranged to ship one of the prototypes around to each member of the group. You can even download existing prophet 08 libraries. Output b each of the prophet 08s 256 programs contains two layers, a and b. Sounds from popular anjunabeats and armada releases. Ah dsi rev 2 imho, this design is just the result of feedback received on the p08. All sounds within this demo come from this sound bank. 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. Dsi prophet rev2 16 voice polysynth lands on the desktop.
Bob coover, carson day, chris hector, tony karavidas, mark kono, andrew mcgowan, joanne mcgowan, and tracy wadley prophet 12 operation manual. It also feels great to the touch and is well built, however, these synths are known to be a little bit temperamentalbuggy at times. I want to save my personal patches into sysex library files onto my computer from the prophet. The prophet rev2 keyboard was released at namm in january and was billed as being twice the synth of the prophet 08 that preceded it. This bank includes single and layered patches and consists of bass, lead, arp, pads, keys and many other classic sounds mutilated with the prophet 12s extensive modulation routing.
The prophet 8 analog synth and created my own soundpatches that to me, are some very warm and. Just a short sample of soundspatches coming form my great dsi prophet 08. To celebrate, dsi issued the prophet 08 special edition. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Theres already some great opinions in this thread, but i will present a slightly different viewpoint as prophet 12 owner who has played an 08 and many other dsi synths.
Ive included the factory bank and patch numbers so you can play them as well if you own a rev2 or a rev2. Dave smith instruments prophet rev208 8voice analog. The rev2 keybed is so much better than the prophet 08s keybed that people think it sounds better too. As dave puts it, the rev2 is the realization of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could about the original design all at a more accessible price. Inout and the prophet 08 is not receiving midi clock, neither the sequencer nor the. Gotta be honest, the prophet 08 and rev 2 are not great examples of the classic prophet sound in this situation.
The first time was for the prophet 08, which married dcos and an analogue signal path to digital contour generators and modulators, and this was generally well received. Check out the i hear clippingdistortion in some of the patches on my dave smith instruments prophet 08. Prophet rev2 demo by chrisdx7 8voice version youtube. If anyone has any links to relevant threads in which someone else is facing this problem, that would be helpful. The prophet 08 is dave smiths all analog flagship poly synth providing a vintage sound with a modern twist. Im also trying to figure out how to download new patches and load them into the prophet.
A bonus would be the ability to be able to use cubase automation for controlling prophet control parameters. Why do people like the rev2 so much more than the prophet 08. I hear clippingdistortion in some of the patches on my. The prophet rev2 from dave smith instruments is an 8voice polyphonic synthesizer that builds upon the success of the original prophet 08 synthesizer, but with an improved design and enhanced features. Initially, they developed the prophet10, a synthesizer with ten voices of polyphony. My 2nd collection of 99 patches for the dsi prophet 12 this bank includes single and layered patches and consists of bass, lead, arp, pads, keys and many other classic sounds mutilated with the prophet 12s extensive modulation routing. If for whatever reason you need to use a different supply.
The prophet 08 pe potentiometer edition has all the features of the standard prophet 08, but many of the front panels rotary controls use potentiometers aka pots for more vintagestyle control. I would say wait for that, but i personally am not interested as the prophet 08 isnt for me anyways. Programming the dave smith instruments pro 2 synthesizer can be a fairly labor intensive task. The following is from dsis troubleshooting page for the prophet 08 if you hear clipping distortion in some of the factory programs.
Dsi prophet 08 tetra mopho trance edm patches rev4. The power supply comes with different ac adaptor prongs that allow it to work anywhere in the world. Dsi prophet rev2 synth patches synth presets geosynths. Radiohead, james blake, and all those sorts of artists come to mind first and foremost. Since late may i have crafted patches for the dsi sequential prophet6 and the soundset is around 60% completed at the time of writing, with an estimated release around mid october. It also lacks the prophet 12s dual ribbon controllers. With real analog oscillators, famed curtis lowpass filters, and analog vcas, the prophet 08 is capable of reproducing the familiar sounds of its legendary. As dave puts it, the rev2 is the realization of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could. The prophet 12 is the next step for dave smiths revered line of prophet synthesizers. The prophet5 was created in 1977 by dave smith and john bowen at sequential circuits, who aimed to create the first polyphonic synthesizer with the ability to store and recall patches. Prophet 6, prophet x, moog sub 37, tempest drum computer, roland v piano, fender american stratocaster, roger linn adrenalinn iii, origin effects cali76 and sliderig compressor, asus zenbook pro computer, soundcraft mtk 22 mixer, mark of the unicorn digital performer 10 software. The factory patches are reasonable with a few standout but do yourself a favour and get into the machine and start. Prophet 12 patch collection 2 by bob swans presets for. Dave smith instruments prophet rev2 8 voice analog poly synth.
Dsi prophet 12 patches bobswans demo 2 by bobswans bo. The prophet rev 2 desktop is the more compact and slightly more pocketfriendly version that will look fabulous on anyones desk, table, bench, altar or simply on the floor. The prophet rev 2 desktop is the more compact and slightly. Im pretty sure you can upload any mopho or tetra patch to the p08 as long as the patch is saved in sysex format. Main output the prophet 08s unbalanced, stereo outputs.
Feature prophet rev2 ob6 prophet6 pro 2 prophet 12 mopho x4. It all depends on what youre looking for in terms of features. Its been out for around 10 years and in many respects was the start of the analogue revival, which has also increased over the same amount of time. Sep 10, 2012 sunsine audio has announced the release of four, a collection of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. Pads, poly synths, basses, atmospheres, arpeggios and lots more. This is a cursed architecture, wherein changing a patch in one program will often wreck another.
Ah dsi rev 2 imho, this design is just the result of feedback received on the p 08. Power input connect the power supply included with your prophet 08. I originally had a tetra, this then grew into 2 tetras, but it was still a pain to edit, so i got a prophet 08. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 vintage synth explorer. Creativespiral free original prophet 08 programs the rev2 can load all previous prophet 08 patches the rev 1. Dave smith rev 2 is the prophet 08 on steroids sound on sound.
Oct 25, 2012 just a short sample of sounds patches coming form my great dsi prophet 08. Sunsine audio releases 129 presets for dsi tetra, mopho and prophet 08. Having said that, nothing that cant be worked around and the dsi support is great. Save prophet 5 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. 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. I hear clippingdistortion in some of the patches on my dave smith. In addition to the standard prophet 08 features, the special edition includes red lighted pitchbend wheels, exotic leopardwood end panels, and a special commemorative overlay signed. This time with a fresh new bank of sounds for the dave smith instruments prophet 08, mopho and tetra series.
The first time was for the prophet 08, which married dcos and an analogue signal path to digital contour generators and modulators, and this was generally well. Sep 08, 2012 sunsine audio releases 129 presets for dsi tetra, mopho and prophet 08 sunsine audio has released a new set of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. My 2nd collection of 99 patches for the dsi prophet 12. Helena, california, us, for dave smith instruments dsi, released in late 2007. I was pretty dead set on the dm12 but then i realized i might be able to get my dream synth for only a tad bit more. Naturally, youll lose the sub osc or extra layers that might be defined in mopho or tetra patches. The video above shows patches 76 to 100, the rest can be seen on the geosynths web page listed below. Geosynths has just completed a bank of custom patches, revolution vol 1, for the dsi prophet rev2 and has posted six youtube videos to demonstrate them. Sep 29, 2016 luftrum 15 soundset for prophet 6 coming soon. Apr 19, 2018 here are my somewhat tongue incheek guesses. Prophet 08 outrun comes with professional bread and butter patches covering the basis of synthwave and outrun genres a total of 64 highquality patches including mellow pads, lush synth licks, as well as smooth basses and crystal clear plucks. This demo is a selection of patches from the new prophet 08 unity sound bank from creatures of sound. Theyd been developing a new polysynth with true voltagecontrolled oscillators, like those found in the legendary prophet5, and this eventually became the prophet6. Sunsine audio releases 129 presets for dsi tetra, mopho.
Watch the demo videosif you dont use paypal then feel free to contact me where we can arrange a bank transferto purchase any of my soundsets, just add them to your shopping cart. Dsi prophet 08 unity sound bank by creatures of sound. Anyone know of a prophet 08 vst to control the prophet 08. 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. The prophet rev2 retains all the sound capabilities including two digitally controlled analog oscillators dco per voice plus octave on. I searched the interwebz but didnt immediately find anything. The year 2008 marks 30 years of great dave smithdesigned synthesizers. Sunsine audio has released a new set of 128 presets for the dsi tetra, mopho, and prophet 08 synthesizers. Will work on a dsi tetra or mopho without alteration. If they are set to high levels, you might hear some distortion under the right circumstances. Dave smith instruments prophet 08 pe keyboard synthesizer. The prophet rev2 retains all the sound capabilities including two digitally controlled analog oscillators dco per voice plus octave on oscillator 1 with selectable sawtooth, triangle, saw. I think at the heart of it, the 12 has much depth and breadth. Sunsine audio releases 129 presets for dsi tetra, mopho and.
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