24 dB Lowpass filter (two filter revisions switchable)
2 ADSR envelopes
1 LFO
Poly modulator
Unison mode
400 memory locations (200 Factory & 200 user)
incl. 40 sounds of the original Prophet-5
Panel mode
440 Hz test tone generator
Special Edition - limited to 150 pieces!
exquisite lacewood panels
Certificate of authenticity with specific serial number
embroidered "Special Edition" protective cover
Happy Birthday!
On the occasion of Sequential's 50th anniversary, the manufacturer presents the Special Edition of the Prophet-10. This is a tribute to the decades-long success story that began in the 1970s with the American synthesizer pioneer and engineer Dave Smith, who sadly passed away in 2022. This exclusive edition, which is limited to just 150 pieces, is made from fine pearlwood (lacewood), which comes from the forests of South America and is characterized by its unique, varied grain. The SE version of the ten-voice analog synthesizer is technically and functionally the same as the normal version of the Prophet-10. Each Prophet-10 SE is virtually unique and comes with a certificate of authenticity and a specific serial number.
The scope of delivery also includes an embroidered "Special Edition" protective cover to ensure that this piece of music history remains in pristine condition. - A rare opportunity for collectors and all those to whom the sound of the Prophet-5 means "everything".
The Sequential Prophet-10 - double voices and close to the original
This Prophet-10 from Sequential is the 10-voice version of the newProphet-5, which is an in-house reissue of the original produced from 1978-1984. It does not refer to the two-manual Prophet-10, which was produced from 1980. The meticulously crafted reincarnation of one of the most pioneering polyphonic analog synthesizers ever is almost identical to the original and features a few new features that purists and fans of the original Prophet-5 are happy to accept. The keyboard synthesizer has a high-quality and very pleasantly playable 61-key Fatar keyboard, which even generates velocity and aftertouch and passes them on to the sound generation. The consistently beautiful and rich basic sound of the Prophet-5 has been inspiring for over 40 years and has been used in countless songs.
Improved replica
The instrument officially ended with revision 3 (or 3.3) of this "P10" modestly presents itself as revision 4 and discreetly points out a few new features: In addition to the excellent keyboard, the sound memory (up to ten times larger, depending on the revision number) now delights with a total of 200 Factory sounds and 200 User sounds. The iconic 40 sounds of the very first P5 are also included in the presets. Velocity and aftertouch can be assigned directly to the filter, VCA and LFO at the touch of a button, and the parameters are adjusted with the playing style. The MIDI menu allows all the settings you would expect from a modern instrument. The highlight of the new Sequential Prophet-10 can be found in the filter: here you can choose between the original SSM 2040 chip from revisions 1 and 2 and the more modern SSI 2140 chip from revision 3. Sound details are noticeable in the overdrive behavior when leveling the oscillators, the resonance and the cutoff. The icing on the cake is the Vintage control, which shifts the accurate and precise circuits of Revision 4 (oscillator drift, filter, envelope behavior...) towards the component-related inaccuracies of the original. In this way, the best possible vintage sound is achieved.
The sound generation
The two assertive oscillators, each based on a CEM3340 chip, each have sawtooth and square waveforms (including adjustable pulse width). Oscillator A can be synchronized to oscillator B, the second tone generator is additionally equipped with the triangle waveform and can be switched to low mode and decoupled from the pitch control. Both VCOs are combined in the mixer, where the noise generator is also located. The beautiful basic sound is processed with a characterful 24dB Lowpass filter. It behaves similarly to a Moog filter, but sounds different to the transistor cascade due to the chip used. The "P10" gives you the choice of using the original SSM 2040 chip from revisions 1 and 2 or the more modern SSI 2140 chip from revision 3. The special features of this instrument include the waveforms that can be activated simultaneously in both oscillators and in the LFO.
Modulation
The modulations are assigned on the left-hand side of the control panel. Poly-Mod is made up of the Filter Envelope and Oscillator B sources and can be applied to the frequency and pulse width of Oscillator A and the Cutoff. This is also where the somewhat harder sounds for oscillator and filter FM are created. The LFO with its three waveforms that can be activated in parallel is metered and assigned via the modulation wheel, here in combination with the noise generator. The frequency and pulse width of oscillators A and B as well as Cutoff are available as (simultaneous) targets. The two crisp ADSR envelopes are permanently assigned to the filter and VCA.
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