Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer

"And this is the Prophet 08, which I just got last week... one of Dave Smith's... culminations. Sounds pretty nice, pretty nice. Even got his autograph!"

A Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 PE keyboard synthesizer sits on the middle support of a synthesizer rack in this photo of "New toysssssss!!!!!" uploaded by Nick Romero to his Facebook page on 11 March 2014.

In this video Kevin Parker is playing the Prophet 08 REV2 in this collaboration with Theophilus London

During the performance of Lotus Flower, Jonny Greenwood at times plays the Prophet '08. The camera is on Thom Yorke for the most part, but you can see Jonny Greenwood playing it at 2:25.

In this photo of a Radiohead performance on SNL, Thom Yorke can be seen playing the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer.

"Lots of hardware synths - we just bought a prophet 08 which is lovely."

At 31:40 You can see the Prophet 8

In this page, he use for Carl Cox Collective - My Life In Music.

At the beginning of this video, by Noisia, a Prophet 08 synth can be seen.

"This is the... Dave Smith Prophet 08, which is serial number nine - very, very important. It's actually one of Dave Smith's own keyboards, it’s one of the first he did."

In an interview, Tritonal say that while the majority of the synths they use are software, they still use the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 08.

The label on the back of James' Prophet '08 can be seen at 6:02 in this video.

Morgan Page on the Prophet 08: "I love all the Dave Smith Instruments synths."

In this article about his London studio, Chris Lake talks about the Dave Smith Prophet 08 saying, "One of the best buys I ever made. It just sounds so good, so expressive and fun to use. I’m using this quite a bit on all of my upcoming records."

In this picture, a Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 is seen on the top of the keyboard rack.

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In this recording of "Don't You Know" with Snarky Puppy, Jacob can be seen using the Prophet '08 with a harmonizer.

In this photo taken from an [xlr8r article](http://www.xlr8r.com/gear/2012/12/in-the-studio-nosaj-thing/), you can see Nosaj Thing playing a Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08.

Instead of the “strummy-strum” his fans may expect, “The Age of Adz” is built around synthesizers, in particular the Prophet ’08. Though it’s a new model, it sounds retro, “like the ’70s and ’80s kind of synth sound,” Mr. Stevens said, “anachronistic and idiomatic and weird.” Original article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/arts/music/17sufjan.html?_r=1

At 1:06:50 in the video a synthesizer is shown and Legowelt says "So this is the Prophet '08 from Dave Smith Instruments".

In this elektro interview, Andrew Bayer is asked about his favorite piece of production equipment. He responds, "I have been really into my Profit 08 [sic] recently which is an analog synth. It’s essentially a modern approach on an analog synth, is really versatile and sounds awesome. For example, if you have ever listened to James Blake he uses it on all of his shit and it’s that very classic sort of polysynth sound. It’s just such a modern classic, and is definitely my favorite piece."

In this photo, Leanne Macomber (Neon Indian) can be seen using the DSI Prophet 08 synthesizer.

MARTIN STIMMING gives Electronic Beats TV a tour of his audio gear in this Slices Tech Talk. His set-up is based around Cubase and various analogue processors and synthesisers

"I use it a lot on my second album, not too much on the 3rd one. I really like the way the filter sound".

In this video, one of the musicians jamming with Lemaitre is playing a Prophet '08. The full keyboard removes any notion that it's one of the modular models, and the layout of the keys and wood panels on the side are consistent with the '08 Prophet.

"Has a Crazy sound!" The item can be seen 1:53 into this video.

The Prophet is a classic which might be in a lot of producers’ studios. Beside the sound of the synth, which I would describe as clean, precise and less dirty than the Juno, it’s the endless options you have with the Prophet which blow me away. I’ve had it half a year now and it seems the new possibilities and new ways of creating a sound will never end.

Pete's guitarist/keyboardist is clearly seen using a Prophet '08 at 1:08 and 1:30

An image posted by Camo & Krooked on their Instagram page displays the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer and the following caption: "New studio buddies! Prophet 08 and a 'Caravan' from the flea market:)"

This is a great synth which I use all the time. I think it’s best for subtle ambience rather than big massive synth sounds. It has a very deep modulation matrix, lots of scope for complex sounds. I wish the filter was warmer though!

Shlohmo uses this in his 10 minute against the clock beat for a bassline

"Finally working on the collab with one of the greatest indie bands "in-flight safety" again! Goose bumps..." The label of the Prophet 08 can be seen on the left side of the large synthesizer.

Goodrich can be seen in a photo towards the bottom of this page playing a Dave Smith Prophet 08.

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer

You can see this item in this video at 2:04

Standing up right, obscured in the corner by the D-50. I also remember seeing them use it on tour if I can find a video.

A Dave Smith Prophet '08 is seen in Will Butler's keyboard rig.

he says he uses this in 7:36 in the video

This is included in one of Arcade Fire's keyboard rigs. Richard Reed Parry can be seen playing this keyboard rig in this 2017 video of Haïti. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRkYysrmR04

in the bottom of this picture you can see the Prophet 08

Sold on Reverb.com. > From YTG: There is a glitch that doesn’t effect the sound at all, but sometimes the screen gets stuck on one of the knobs parameters. You need to hit the preset button to go back to the main screen, to change the presets. This may be an easy fix. Beside that it sounds great, and it is a very clean, rich sounding synth!

used for the track called "Adi"

In this Audient Producer Profile from [Audient's Official Blog](http://blog.audient.com/post/96087135159/audient-producer-profile-shook), Shook is asked: "Q: What’s your synth setup? A: I really love old synthesizers and new ones. For my album, I used a lot of Prophet 08, [Juno 60](https://equipboard.com/items/roland-juno-60-synthesizer), [DX7](https://equipboard.com/items/yamaha-dx7-synthesizer), [Arturia Minibrute](https://equipboard.com/items/arturia-minibrute-analog-synthesizer) and some old string synthesizers like the Korg PE-1000."

Slices gets behind the controls of George FitzGerald’s studio on this Tech Talk for Electronic Beats TV. Take a look into the environment and processes of a craftsmen who focuses on getting to know his hardware and making the most out of every moment

In this Instagram video clip, Eekkoo's Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer can be seen. He captions the clip, "Tools of trade. @mau5trap" (posted Nov 2014).

The keyboard can be seen at 0:31.

Seen playing it at NPR Tiny Desk Concert.

In the video, where Steve Mac is taking Future Music Magazine on a tour of his studio, at 0:45:50 he says "Here's a Prophet" and hits some keys on the synthesizer.

This item can be seen in this Instagram picture

welcome to the fam my friend..

In this photo, McVeigh is visible playing the Dave Smith Prophet '08 synthesizer.

When Little Boots was preparing for her third album's tour in June 2015, she posted a video on Instagram of her preparations. The most eagle-eyed fans immediately noticed Prophet '08 synth in the back.

He says, "There were a couple of new synths: an Oberheim OB-8 and a Prophet 08, of which I was quite skeptical but I’m now a fan"

In this tweet, he explains the synths he used to record his previous record.

"I use the DSI Prophet 08 live and that definately has its own charms, but the Prophet-5 is pure muscle-huge, huge sound."

You can see at 2:05

So what do you think of these modern analogue synths such as the Moog Voyager and Dave Smith Prophet 08 which have their heritage in classic instruments?

At 3:11 he shows us the Prophet 08 synth and talks about using it in this studio tour video

New members at the j.viewz tribe. Hello prophet & crumar (thnx @davesmithinst)

In this post, Eddie shares a picture that shows a Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08

At 1:47, you can see one of Kyle's keyboards/synths is a Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08.

In background there lies the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer in this Instagram pic.

Spotted the Pro8 in his video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiC0DQplHrU

My main instrument on Earth Analog is the Wurlitzer electronic piano (its original name). I played Fender Rhodes on “Drift.” I also used two different Minimoogs and a Subphatty, Dave Smith Instruments’ Prophet 08 and Mopho x4, and a Casio CS01, I believe. And last but not least, my first love, the piano!

we see it at 17:25.....

Joshua James Lloyd-Watson, Tom McFarland. Joshua James Lloyd-Watson, left, and Tom McFarland of Jungle perform at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, in Manchester, Tenn 10 Jun 2018

In this picture from Poldoore's instagram, he plays a Prophet '08, and adds in the description ''@alectricc testing out @aks their new baby - Prophet '08 - what a beast of a synth!''.

Møme used a Prophet 08 to play his live on the Eiffel Tower, Paris as seen in this video

In this video, as in many other videos of HONNE performing, James is using a DSI Prophet 08 synth for his warm bass tones.

This Synthesizer can be seen in this Instagram picture, uploaded by the artists themselves.

Used live and in the studio

"Dave Smith's stuff is amazing. I will live and die by their synths forever"

shown when the video pans

"Got keys:" This is from their fb photos. Probably every synth in the last 20 years. They can usually be seen using Ableton during live gigs.

As of 0:08 Olivier can be seen using two keyboards and other units, including, a Dave Smith Prophet '08.

on this blog it says that: "To carve his unique sound Öhman uses his bare voice, combined with a guitar, a Moog Sub Phatty and a DSI Prophet 8 analogue synthesizer. "

Throughout the video, you can see Elliot Jackson using the Dave Smith Prophet '08 keyboard. At 22:59, the keyboard name is confirmed.

This Synthesizer can be seen in this Instagram picture, uploaded by the artists themselves.

Proof on Facebook.

Visible on stage in this picture

Visible in this Twitter post by Elbow bandmate Pete Turner.

"...the Prophet 8 would be my desert island synthesizer."