Dave Smith Sequential Prophet Rev2 8-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

Dave Smith Sequential Prophet Rev2 8-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

A Modern Classic Reinvented

The Prophet Rev2 is Dave Smith’s reimagining of his Prophet ’08 poly synth — a modern classic that has appeared on countless recordings and stages since its debut in 2007. As Dave puts it, “The Prophet Rev2 is the realization of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could about the original design — all at a more accessible price.” The Prophet Rev2 retains all of the key features of the Prophet ’08 and expands on them. It has twice the polyphony, twice the mod matrix, waveshape modulation on all waveforms, digital effects per layer in stacked or split voice mode, a polyphonic step sequencer per layer, and more. The result is a true analog powerhouse. Best of all, you can download any of the many existing libraries of Prophet ’08 sounds and they will not only sound identical, but can be enhanced with the new features.

8-Voice Polyphony

With 8 voices to play with, you have the freedom to allocate them as you wish. Play two-fisted chords, stack two 8-voice sounds for massive, complex textures, or split the keyboard into two completely separate 8-voice instruments. An 8-voice version is also available, which can later be expanded to 16-voices with the Expander Kit if desired.

Prophet Rev2 Specifications

OSCILLATORS

• 2 digitally controlled analog oscillators (DCOs) per voice (plus sub octave on oscillator 1) with selectable sawtooth, triangle, saw/triangle mix, and pulse waves (with pulse-width modulation)
• Glide (portamento): separate rates per oscillator
• White noise generator
• Analog VCAs
• Hard sync

FILTERS

• 1 analog Curtis low-pass filter per voice, selectable 2- and 4-pole operation (self-resonating in 4-pole mode)

ENVELOPES

• 3 envelope generators: filter, VCA, and assignable (four-stage ADSR delay); Envelope 3 can loop.

SEQUENCER

• Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps (6 notes per step), and ties and rests. Separate 16 x 4 gated step sequencer. Each layer can have a separate sequence.

LFOS

• 4 LFO’s with key sync per LFO

MODULATION

• 8-slot modulation matrix
• 22 sources
• 53 destinations
• 5 additional dedicated sources: mod wheel, pressure, velocity, breath controller, footswitch

ARPEGGIATOR

• Programmable arpeggiator with up, down, up down, random, assign modes
• Selectable note value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note
• One, two, or three octave range
• Re-latching arpeggiation
• Note repeat

CONTROLS 

• 5-octave keyboard with semi-weighted action, velocity, and aftertouch
• 55 knobs and 35 buttons enable deep and comprehensive editing with little to no menu diving.
• Spring-loaded pitch wheel and assignable mod wheel

MEMORY

• 512 Factory Programs (4 banks of 128) and 512 fully editable User Programs with 2 layers (2 separate sounds) in each Program

IN/OUT

• MIDI In, Out, Thru
• Main stereo audio output: 1/4″ unbalanced
• Output B stereo audio output: 1/4″ unbalanced
• Sustain pedal input: accepts normally on or normally off momentary footswitch.
• Pedal/CV input: responds to expression pedals or control voltages ranging from 0 to 5 VDC (protected against higher or negative voltages).
• Headphone output: 1/4″ stereo phone jack.

POWER

• IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
• Operates worldwide on voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50 to 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 22 watts maximum (17 watts for 8-voice configuration; 22 watts for 16-voice configuration)

PHYSICAL SPECS

• Oiled African mahogany wood end panels
• Dimensions: 12.70″ (32.26 cm) W x 35.12″ (89.20 cm) L x 3.80″ (9.65 cm) H (2.30″ at front edge; the feet account for 0.25″ of the total height)
• Weight: 20.5 lbs. (9.3 kg)