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Description

Dive into the world of vintage sound with the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002, a testament to the golden era of sample-based synthesis. This rack-mounted marvel doesn’t just replicate sounds; it invites you into a sonic exploration with its 12-bit sampling depth, giving your music a character that stands out in the digital age. Its seamless integration with MIDI setups makes it a versatile tool for both studio recordings and live performances, bridging the gap between classic tones and contemporary workflows.

Key Features:

  • 12-bit sampling for distinctive, warm analog tones
  • 8 analog VCAs & VCFs provide unparalleled control over sound shaping
  • Built-in sequencer for creating complex patterns and sequences
  • MIDI equipped for easy integration into modern setups

Product specs

Brand Sequential
Model Prophet 2002 Rackmount 8-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer
Finish Black
Year 1985
Made In United States
Categories Analog Synths, Keyboard Synths
Analog / Digital Analog
MIDI I/O MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through
Polyphony 8 Voices

FAQs

Is the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 a polyphonic synthesizer?

Yes, the Prophet 2002 is an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer, allowing you to play up to eight notes simultaneously.

Does the Prophet 2002 support MIDI connectivity?

The Prophet 2002 features MIDI Input, Output, and Through, enabling it to integrate seamlessly with other MIDI-compatible gear.

What makes the Prophet 2002 unique compared to other analog synthesizers?

The Prophet 2002 is known for its distinctive 1980s analog sound and rackmount design, offering a vintage aesthetic with powerful sound-shaping capabilities.

Can the Prophet 2002 be used in modern music production environments?

Yes, with its MIDI capabilities, the Prophet 2002 can be integrated into modern setups, although it may require additional equipment for full compatibility with contemporary DAWs.

What kind of sounds is the Prophet 2002 best suited for?

The Prophet 2002 excels at producing classic analog sounds, including lush pads, rich basses, and dynamic leads, making it ideal for genres that benefit from vintage synth textures.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Factory disks include diverse string and brass patches with a huge sound

  • Features like ADSR envelopes, layering, and velocity crossfade enhance dynamic control

  • Variable sampling rates (16khz, 32khz, 44khz) offer versatile sound quality

  • 8 dynamic resonant lowpass filters surpass competitors

  • 90 seconds of sample time without per-sample limit

  • Compatible with Digidesign editor for enhanced functionality

  • Lightning-fast MIDI, suitable as a drum module

  • Upgradeable with SD card reader/writer for modern utility

  • Unique sound character from Curtis filters and Burr Brown converters

  • Self-oscillating resonant filter for advanced sound manipulation

CONS

  • Keyboard mapping issues require workaround solutions

  • Real-time filter cutoff sweeps introduce "stepping" artifacts

  • Not user-friendly, with unclear manual

  • Relies on outdated technology (e.g., floppy drive) without modifications

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002.

Comparisons

  • The Prophet 2000/2002 is described as a sleeper gem with a sound similar to a more hi-fi Emulator II.

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  • While the Prophet 2002 compares well to other 12-bit samplers, it's noted for a unique sound profile akin to high-end models like the Emulator II.

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Features and functionality

  • Studio 440 shares the same sound engine as the Prophet 2002 but includes a highly valued, though buggy, sequencer.

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atonalmeasure

Best sampler I've ever owned

Ive had many different samplers including a Fairlight IIX and the 2002 has been the best of them all for me, it didn't get in the way of my writing like the Fairlight did, but its only in combination with the Digidesign editor running on an old skool Apple Macintosh Se does the 2002 take off, it has just stunning resonant filters, and a simple and straight forward shoot and go sampling structure. The MIDI is like lighting so using it as a drum module is easy, swap out the old floppy drive with an SD card reader/writer and it catapults this mid 80s sampler into a modern day instrument, nothing sounds like it, curtis filters, burr brown convertors.. fantastic secret weapon.

jimmarchi1

Dave Smith is the man. You had a Fairlight? cool

atonalmeasure

Yes, the IIX its was as brilliant as you'd think it would be but its work flow got in the way of everything, unless you wanted to do simplified sequences with it you were really stuck, its a very specific way of working, you work around it, not the other way around. the sound though is very special and there is no way of recreating what it does. I miss it but i will probably never have another, its nice to have been able to have had the experience though. The Pro 2002 is a far more useful piece of gear for my way of working though, and the sound from it is brilliant, a very underated bit of gear.

jimmarchi1

yeah, the 2002 is a (relatively) inexpensive machine... worth the investment, then?

atonalmeasure

I bought mine IIRC for £150 from a guy in Germany on eBay about 10 years ago, but prices have gone a bit berserk lately, so it depends what your paying.

jimmarchi1

prices are generally up on vintage samplers. I really regret selling most of theones I've owned for peanuts. I thought the computer revolution had pretty much destroyed their value permanently apart from a few machines that are sacred to hiphop producers. Go figure.

tehu
tehu

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Vintage 12bit digital/analog heaven

I always loved what Sequential made in the past, and this unit is no exception. Not really ''user friendly'' (And even the manual isn't really clear), i use it as a effects processor (filter, LFO and depitch). This unit got a great resonant filter that self oscillate and can sample around 11sec with 512k RAM.

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See how Klaus Schulze uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

Klaus Schulze

Guitarist, Bassist

Tangerine Dream

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Verified via Muzines

List of equipment used by Klaus Schulze, from the February 1993 issue of Sound on Sound:

4x Akai S1000PB (32MB) 2x Akai S1000KB (32MB) Akai S900 Akai S612 Akai S7000 Moog Modular CIII 2x Moog MiniMoog Studio Electronics MIDIMini Mellotron Yamaha CS80 Yamaha CP70 Yamaha TX81Z Yamaha SY99 Korg M1 Korg M1 EX Korg T1 Korg T3 Korg DVP1 Roland U110 Roland U220 Roland D50 Roland S50 sampler & monitor Roland Planet S & editor Roland Super Jupiter & editor 2 Roland TR505 Roland Octopad Roland JD800 Roland Super JX10 4x Hohner HS2/E sampler 5x Hohner HS1/E sampler Hohner HS1KB sampler Waldorf Microwave GDS computer synth Misc. Crumar keyboards Fairlight CMI Series II SCI Prophet 2000 SCI Prophet 2002 Emu Proteus/2 Emu Proteus/3 World Emu Emulator II Kurzweil K1000 Kawai K4 EMS Synthi A PPG Wave 2.2 Linn 9000 4x Oberheim DPX1 Yamaha RY30 drum machine Sonor timpanies and octo toms Paiste gongs and cymbals Martin 12-string guitar

See how Nick McCabe uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

Nick McCabe

Guitarist

The Verve

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Verified via Facebook

" Three have analogue filters. Nice hybrid weirdness. I had to sell my first Prophet 2002 in 1995 when the first sacking left me penniless. Got one back as soon as I found a nice one. Really powerful filters on there."

See how Danny Elfman uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

Danny Elfman

Singer, Guitarist

Oingo Boingo

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Verified via Photo

In the September 1987 issue of "Keyboard Magazine," the upper third column on page 31 mentions that Danny Elfman owned a Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 rack, alongside a Roland SBX-80 Sync Box, a Yamaha KX88, a Prophet VS rack, and a Prophet VS keyboard. The article was authored by Bob Doerschuk and Jeff Burger.

See how John Carpenter uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

John Carpenter

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Texas Toad Lickers

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Verified via The Official John Carpenter

A Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 was used on the soundtrack for "They Live."

See how Roger O'Donnell uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

Roger O'Donnell

Keyboardist, Music Producer

The Cure

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Verified via Archive

There were a lot of keyboards and samplers and modules used here is the studio list;

Mirage Sampler Prophet 2002 Sampler Emulator E2 Sampler Emulator E3 Sampler Akai S612 Sampler

Moog Mini Moog Model D Synthesizer Roland JX8P Synthesizer Arp Solina String Machine

Bosendorfer Grand Piano

On stage;

Yamaha mother keyboard with weighted action Roland JX8P Korg M1 Midi Step Midi foot controller rack including Oberheim disc readers which read Prophet, Mirage and Emulator samples

See how Sascha Konietzko uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

Sascha Konietzko

Keyboardist, Music Producer

KMFDM

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Verified via DRUM! Magazine

Sascha Konietzko employs the Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 in his production setup, as confirmed by a DRUM! Magazine article, which describes his workspace as a "little room full of stuff" that includes various drum machines and samplers. The article mistakenly refers to the Prophet 2002 as a Prophet 202.

See how Colin Towns uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

Colin Towns

Composer

Ian Gillan Band

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Verified via Soundonsound

"I don't use the Prophet 2002 any more, but I think it was good for its time. I used it on a series I did for ITV back in 1987. There was a good soprano sax on it and the string bass was the best one I had at the time. But they wouldn't work now — too dated. It's just there in case I might need it one day."

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Pete Namlook

Music Producer

Pete Namlook & Richie Hawtin

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Verified via Sound On Sound

According to an article in Sound On Sound, Pete Namlook purchased a Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 near the end of the 1980s.

See how Ken Freemen uses Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002

Ken Freemen

Keyboardist, Composer

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Verified via Discogs

Freemen used a two Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 units on the score to The Tripods.

Album Usage

The Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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2
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