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Description
The Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000 is a classic synthesizer that bridges the world of analog and digital with finesse. Known for its 12-bit sampling ability, this synthesizer brings a vintage, gritty character to your music, making it a favorite among electronic music producers and sound designers. With its 8-voice polyphony, the Prophet 2000 gives you the freedom to layer sounds and create lush textures that are both rich and complex.
Not just a sampler, this synth also boasts 8 analog VCAs and VCFs, which allow you to sculpt sound with precision and warmth. The Prophet 2000 is equipped with a built-in sequencer, providing a platform for creativity that doesn't require external devices. It seamlessly integrates with modern setups thanks to full MIDI compatibility, ensuring it can easily become a central piece of your studio or live performance rig.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding musician, the Prophet 2000 offers a unique sound palette that is both versatile and iconic. Its ability to transform raw samples into expressive, nuanced sounds makes it a valuable tool for those looking to push musical boundaries.
Key Features:
- 12-bit sampling for gritty, vintage sound
- 8-voice polyphony for complex layering
- 8 analog VCAs & VCFs for rich sound sculpting
- Built-in sequencer for on-board composition
- Full MIDI compatibility for seamless integration
Product specs
| Brand | Sequential |
| Model | Prophet 2000 61-Key 8-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1985 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Analog Synths, Keyboard Synths |
| Analog / Digital | Analog |
| Key Size | Full Size |
| Keyboard Action | Synth Action |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through |
| Number of Keys | 61 Keys |
| Polyphony | 8 Voices |
FAQs
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Is the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000 a polyphonic synthesizer?
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Yes, the Prophet 2000 is an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer, allowing you to play up to eight notes simultaneously.
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What type of synthesis does the Prophet 2000 use?
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The Prophet 2000 is an analog synthesizer, known for its rich, warm sounds typical of analog synthesis.
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Does the Prophet 2000 have MIDI capabilities?
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Yes, the Prophet 2000 includes MIDI input, output, and through connections, making it compatible with other MIDI-equipped gear.
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How many keys does the Prophet 2000 have and what is the action type?
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The Prophet 2000 features a 61-key full-size keyboard with synth action, providing a responsive playing experience.
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Can the Prophet 2000 be used for live performances?
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With its 61 keys and 8-voice polyphony, the Prophet 2000 is suitable for live performances, offering versatile sound options and MIDI connectivity for integration into a live setup.
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000.
Features and functionality
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The Prophet 2000 is the only sampler with 12-bit variable rate DACs per voice and analog filters with resonance, offering a unique sound quality.
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Studio 440, with the same sound engine as Prophet 2000, includes a highly regarded but often buggy sequencer, offering added functionality for users seeking integrated sequencing.
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The Prophet 2000 is considered to have the best sound among its peers, described as both crunchy and clean, a unique trait not found even in Fairlight samplers.
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The Prophet 2000/2002 is likened to a more hi-fi-sounding Emulator II, offering a unique niche in sound quality among 12-bit samplers.
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Prophet 2000/2002 is noted for its distinct sound profile, potentially bridging the gap between gritty, crunchy samplers and clean, sheen alternatives.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 2 Reviews and 6 Ratings
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Sounds so good
Lofi sampler through an analog filter. Lots of fun. Modded mine with USB preset storage
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Klaus Schulze uses the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000, as detailed on the "Klaus Schulze's Instruments" page.
Listed on the actual official Legowelt website as being a piece of gear used by him at some point. Can be found on the "Synthesizers" section.
"Martin uses an [E-mu] Emulator II and a PPG Wave 2.2. Andy has a [Sequential Circuits] Prophet 2000, and I have an Emulator II and a Korg DW-8000."
"The characteristic sound of the album is the orchestral string sample I got from Doctor Sounds in New York for my [Sequential] Prophet 2000."
From the FAQ Pages of The Enigma Archive: "From the credits of various albums, it is known that Michael Cretu uses or has used the Waveframe 1000, Audi Frame Workstation, MIDIMoog, PPG System, Korg M1, C-Lab Notator, Takamine 6 and 12 String, Tom Anderson Electric Guitars, Otari DTR-900, Akai 900, Linn 9000, Prophet 2002, X-Pander, EMS Vocoder, DX-7, and Roland Super Jupiter."
In the YouTube video "David Bryan Keyboard Lesson #1" by Petsitterincharlotte, David Bryan discusses using the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000 during live performances.
"Q. I noticed that during your solo albums you moved through the gamut of classic 80s keyboards including the PPG Wave, Yamaha GS-1 and Roland D-50. What are your fave synths from the 80s?
I loved the GS-1. It was big and high quality but I don’t think I used it a lot on my solo albums. I think it was originally made for the small church market in America so that they could get the sounds they needed without buying a huge church organ. I had a deal with Yamaha who stuck with us over the years and when the GS-1 came out I ended up going to Hamburg and sitting with a Yamaha programmer who created some great string sounds for me. I loved playing that instrument and I could play the vibrato with my feet. I’d stand up and rock back back to keep the sustain going and do the vibrato with my foot.
I used the PPG a lot. I got into the Rack Mounted DX-7, the TX-816. I’d got into MIDI in the early days in my own studio for the first couple of solo albums, Transportation and Stand Up and Walk and linking all these things up to get new sounds. I had a Prophet T8, the Prophet Sampler, the Roland D-50. it was like Keyboard City. The Prophet VS was used a lot. I really liked the joystick and the way you could morph between sounds."
"Keyboard-wise, I've just got a Prophet 2000 sampler which is great fun. I've got a Roland Jupiter 6 and two Yamaha DX7s; an Oberheim OBXa synth which I'm just about to have adapted for MIDI so that I can sequence it from the QX1; and there's a beaten-up old Emulator 1 sampler, which I probably won't use any more now I've got the Prophet 2000."
In 1987, during the recording of the album "Blood Type," Georgi Guryanov and Yuri Kasparyan got Sergey Kuryokhin drunk and spent the following night recording synthesizer parts for the album using the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000. This is detailed at the 18:12 timestamp in the YouTube video
"We rely pretty heavily on the Prophet 2000 sampler, although it was not my choice. It just happened to be what turned up in my studio. Everyone seems to say that the actual sound quality of the 2000 is very, very good, better than most, but I don't particularly like it. I got upset right away that you can only transpose it up a very short distance. I was using a Mirage before, which is supposedly a much less sophisticated thing, but you could transpose over five octaves. Other than that, I'll admit it's a pretty good sampler."
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