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Description
Introducing the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 4 Desktop, a compact yet powerful reincarnation of the legendary Prophet-5 synthesizer. Designed for the modern musician's need for portability and space-efficiency, this desktop module packs the vintage sound and authentic controls of the original into a sleek, travel-friendly package.
This synthesizer boasts two multi-waveform analog oscillators, resonant low-pass filters, and amplifiers, with a filter and amplifier for each voice. Dive into a world of limitless creativity with the Poly Mod feature, allowing the filter envelope and oscillator B to be routed to various destinations. Enjoy the added expressiveness brought by velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, and seamlessly integrate this module into your setup with MIDI and USB connectivity.
The Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 4 Desktop is housed in a premium-quality, steel case adorned with hand-oiled sustainable black walnut heartwood trim, combining visual elegance with robust durability. Experience the charm of the classic Prophet-5 synthesizer, now recreated for the modern era.
Key Features:
- Two multi-waveform analog oscillators
- Analog resonant low-pass filters and amplifiers
- Poly Mod for routing filter envelope and oscillator B to various destinations
- Velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for increased expressiveness
- MIDI and USB connectivity for easy integration
- Encased in a premium-quality, steel case with sustainable black walnut heartwood trim
- Compact and portable design
- Control voltage and gate ins/outs for connecting modular synths and other gear
Owner's manual
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 4 Desktop User ManualProduct specs
| Type | Desktop Synthesizer |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Polyphony | 5-voice |
| Presets | 200 factory, 200 user |
| Oscillators | 2 x Curtis Analog CEM 3340 VCO with PWM and Hard sync |
| Waveforms | Sawtooth, Pulse, Triangle |
| Noise Generator | White Noise |
| Envelope Generator | 2 x ADSR (filter, amp) |
| LFO | 1 x LFO (sawtooth, triangle, square) |
| Filter | 2 x 4-pole 24dB lowpass (rev 1/2 SSI 2040, rev 3 CEM 3320) |
| Analog Outputs | 1 x 1/4" (mono) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/4" (stereo) |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/Thru/USB |
| Other I/O | 2 x 1/4" CV (in/out), 2 x 1/4" Gate (in/out) |
| Pedal Inputs | 3 x 1/4" (volume, sustain, filter cutoff) |
| USB | 1 x Type B |
| Power Supply | Standard IEC AC cable |
| Height | 3" |
| Width | 20.75" |
| Depth | 7.4" |
FAQs
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Is the Sequential Prophet-5 Desktop Module polyphonic?
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Yes, the Sequential Prophet-5 Desktop Module is a 5-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer, allowing you to play up to five notes simultaneously.
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What type of oscillators does the Prophet-5 Desktop Module use?
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The Prophet-5 Desktop Module uses two Curtis Analog CEM 3340 VCOs with pulse width modulation (PWM) and hard sync, providing rich and versatile analog sounds.
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How many presets are available on the Sequential Prophet-5 Desktop Module?
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The Sequential Prophet-5 Desktop Module offers 200 factory presets and 200 user slots, giving you a wide range of sounds and the ability to store your custom creations.
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Does the Sequential Prophet-5 Desktop Module come with MIDI connectivity?
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Yes, the Prophet-5 Desktop Module features MIDI In, Out, Thru, and USB, ensuring seamless integration with your digital audio workstation (DAW) and other MIDI-compatible gear.
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What kind of filter does the Prophet-5 Desktop Module use?
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The Prophet-5 Desktop Module features two 4-pole 24dB lowpass filters, with options for rev 1/2 SSI 2040 and rev 3 CEM 3320, allowing for classic and versatile analog filtering.
Videos
Starsky Carr
Prophet 5 Rev4: Unboxing and review with sound only demos.
Prophet 5 Rev4: Unboxing and review with sound only demos.
Starsky Carr
Prophet 5 rev 4 Desktop
Richard Barbieri
'Sound Bites' - Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev4 Desktop polyphonic analogue synth
DreamsOfWires
Ora // In memory of Dave Smith // feat Prophet 5 Rev 4
Massimo Martellotta
Reviews
PROS
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Integrates well with other synths for enhanced tracks
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Fits well with vintage synth collections sound-wise
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Capable of producing deeply impactful sounds
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Excellent for crafting beautiful melodies
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Compact and portable design
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User-friendly, great for learning synthesis basics
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Timeless, versatile sound quality
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Cheaper, space-saving desktop version with the same sound as the original
CONS
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Lacks the raw power and texture of true vintage synths
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Limited functionality compared to modern synths
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Neutral sound may be perceived as bland by some
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Requires frequent tuning maintenance
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Manual tuning can be imprecise due to oscillator drift
Critic Reviews
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Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
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Cheapest way to get your hands on an authentic classic synth sound
The Prophet 5 is a legend among synthesizers. I don't need to explain anything about it. You can find plenty articles and videos about the history of the Prophet 5 if you like. Most polyphonic synthesizers are in in way or the other based on this one.
This is a modern re-isue of the classic 1978 instrument in module form, but released by the company Sequential Sircuits who released the original, and while the creator Dave Smith was still alive. It's the cheapest way you can get your hands on the real deal.
Since it's such an old synth it's really basic. It's easy to understand and create sounds with, which makes it a great first synth to learn the basics. It's very limited in what it can do compared to modern synths, but what it can do it does like no other. Fantastic timeless sound. It does sound extremely neutral, which makes it versatile. It gets it character from the analogue lifelines but doesn't have a unique sound. To some this means very vanilla and boring. The upside is it doesn't take over your song, and how good you can make it sound depends entirely on your own skills in sound design, playing or music production. I'd say it's a good back-bone for your synth collection.
My main problem with this instrument is the tuning. I keep using the autotune program constantly to ensure the tuning stays constant, before i start tweaking any parameters. Than you have to manually tune the synth to your songs with the tuning pods to make it sound right with the other instruments. Tho pods have no notches to tell you were the 0 position is exactly and the oscillators have so much drift it's impossible to get it 100% correct. This is all of the fun with vintage analogue gear. Keep this in mind though, because the result can clash with more modern digital sounds or a singer who's perfectly in tune. Modern synths sit better in modern mixes. You don't want to spend all that cash on a re-issue of a vintage synth, just to slap some autotune on it to make it sound modern.
The module version saves you a lot of money and space compared to the full sized version. I think it also looks better, because the UI is better, the pods and buttons are sleeker and better looking. It has the exact same sound. The downside is, it's not as big, doesn't have all of that nice wood, and doesn't look and feel like the 1978 classic.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
This works best for raw analogue tones with a vintage late 70's to 80's character. You can use the first preset "It's a Prophet 5" right out of the box. I shamelessly used that on the first track I made with this instrument. "Sync ii" is fantastic. It's that lead from Breakwater's "Release the Beast". It can do all kinds of sounds like warm strings, brass sounds that are less rubbery but more punchy than those of the Oberheims, cool bass sounds that can be sharp but not too unpleasant. Most fun is to start from scratch and create your own sounds. It has a basic easy to use UI and a very large sweet spot.
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I'm disappointed to hear about the tuning stability issues. Sorry you're dealing with that. I would have assumed they'd have ironed out the kinks by the time they got to the desktop version. I know true VCO like this does inherently wander in tuning due to heat, etc, but what you're dealing with sounds like something more than what other new-production pure VCO poly synths ask you to put up with.
Your new Oberheim doesn't require you to put up with this kind of instability, does it?
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@pkennethk I'm sorry about the tuning issues as well. Everyone says the Prophet 5 is such a great synth, I feel guilty for not giving this 5 stars. I stick to my honest opinion though and take one star off. The main reason is the tuning. Other reasons are; it's a very expensive synthesizer for how limited it is. Despite the steep price, you have to pay for the software sound editor separately. Almost every other company I know off lets you download the sound editor for free. Sequential says only the "best DAWs" let you run their firmware updates. They call your DAW bad if it doesn't update THEIR products for them. Why do you need a DAW to update their hardware in the first place? Other synth manufacturers (like Moog, Arturia and Yamaha) give you a free standalone sound editor that also handles firmware updates. The only other company that pulls the same shenanigans Sequential does, is Oberheim. Also, I think the full size Prophet 5 is probably more inspiring to play with than the desktop module.
The OB-X8 doesn't give me tuning issues no (neither does my Polybrute and Subsequent 37). It's much more stable in terms of pitch. Even though I'm told the original Oberheims, like the OB-Xa is less stable than the Prophet 5 rev4. Another reason might be, because I have a full sized OB-X8 and the pods are bigger and more easy to control. The Prophet 5 desktop has small pods. Some of them are smooth while others have very tough and irregular friction. The pods on the Polybrute and Subsequent 37 are much lighter and smoother than either the Prophet 5 or OB-X8. The OB-X8 has also much more presets than the Prophet 5, and more options to tweak the sounds though some take a lot of menu diving. The Prophet 5 is very straight forward in that regard. What you see is what you get.
The tuning issues are not something they intended to "iron out" I'm afraid. They released a re-issue of a 1977 instrument with all of its quirks. The instability is just part of the characteristic Prophet 5 sound. I hate to complain about the obvious things that just make this instrument sound the way it does. If I didn't like it, I should've just gotten a modern synth. Still, these are issues nobody talks about. Everyone praises it as if it's perfect. I had to find out the hard way this instrument can be difficult to work with compared to modern analogue synthesizers. You can't get every sound out of it you want. People should at least be aware of this before they decide to buy it.
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Instead of the Prophet 5/10 you could get an Oberheim OB-X8. It's also available in desktop form. It has a less clear UI and it's more difficult to create sounds with, but has more options to get more interesting sounds. It has a less neutral sound with more character, that makes it less versatile but more interesting. Less timeless, more typically 80's.
I would also recommend the the full version as an alternative. It's more expensive, takes up more space and is not as sleek. It still looks great and timeless, and gives you that feel like your playing with a piece of music history.
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