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A Brief Story of The Sequential Prophet-5

Here’s a look at the creation of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, covering how it brought together advances in analog voice chips, computer control and keyboard scanning.… Read More A Brief Story of The Sequential Prophet-5

January 1, 2023January 2, 20232 Comments

Behringer PRO-800 Polysynth Module Coming In April 2023 For $599 (Sneak Preview)

The PRO-800 copies the 40 year-old synth design of the Prophet-600, but increases the polyphony from 6 to 8 voices, and incorporates the GliGli firmware mods, which expand on the original’s synthesis options. … Read More Behringer PRO-800 Polysynth Module Coming In April 2023 For $599 (Sneak Preview)

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022106 Comments

Sequential Intros Trigon-6 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synth, The Last Synth Dave Smith Contributed To

Sequential has introduced the Trigon-6, a new 6-voice analog synth that features the company’s take on the classic Moog 3-VCO-plus-ladder-filter tone, in a modern polyphonic instrument design.… Read More Sequential Intros Trigon-6 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synth, The Last Synth Dave Smith Contributed To

November 17, 2022November 17, 202263 Comments

Sequential Celebrates 20 Years Of Making Incredible Synths

Sequential shared this video to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the company, featuring OB-X8 designers Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle and Tony Karavidas.… Read More Sequential Celebrates 20 Years Of Making Incredible Synths

October 22, 2022October 25, 20224 Comments

Sequential Founder & ‘Father Of MIDI’ Dave Smith Has Died

Dave Smith (1950–2022) was one of the most influential electronic music gear designers, not just of his generation, but of all time.… Read More Sequential Founder & ‘Father Of MIDI’ Dave Smith Has Died

June 1, 2022June 1, 202281 Comments

Sequential Take 5 Synthesizer Pairs Classic Prophet Sound With Modern Effects

Synth pioneer Dave Smith has introduced the Sequential Take 5 synthesizer, a new five-voice VCO/VCF-based polyphonic synthesizer that combines features from the Prophet-5 rev4 with modern effects.… Read More Sequential Take 5 Synthesizer Pairs Classic Prophet Sound With Modern Effects

August 20, 2021August 23, 202187 Comments

Focusrite Acquires Sequential

Focusrite and Dave Smith today announced that Sequential is being acquired and will join the Focusrite Group family of audio brands.… Read More Focusrite Acquires Sequential

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021100 Comments

Dave Smith Talks About The Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4

Smith and McGowan talk about the reintroduction of the Prophet-5 synthesizer with the podcast panel, including: Mike Rodriguez, Scott Gershin, Rob Arbittier, Nick Peck and Brandon Burnside.… Read More Dave Smith Talks About The Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4

December 1, 20204 Comments

Sequential Says First Prophet 5, 10 Rev 4 Synths Have Hardware Flaw, They Will Fix For Free

Creator Dave Smith say he did not notice the issue when he tested the first production unit, because his ears are ‘lacking in the high end’ after too many rock concerts in the ’60s.… Read More Sequential Says First Prophet 5, 10 Rev 4 Synths Have Hardware Flaw, They Will Fix For Free

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020106 Comments

Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4 Now Shipping

“I think we know who gets serial no.1….”… Read More Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 4 Now Shipping

October 5, 2020October 6, 202043 Comments

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