MATRIXSYNTH: Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 SN 000282


Thursday, August 02, 2012

Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 SN 000282

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"If you have been waiting to find the perfect T8, this is the one you have been waiting for.

Often described as the "Rolls Royce of Analog Synths," there is nothing quite like it and it is quite a rare find, especially in this condition.
There were only a few hundred made, estimates range from 350-600. This one is Serial Number 282.

The Prophet T8 had many groundbreaking features such as 76 full-size, weighted keys, with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch. It is regarded by many as the best keyboard ever used on an analog synth. It also has a full MIDI implementation, including transmission of the velocity and aftertouch data, so it makes for a wonderful-feeling MIDI controller. Dave Smith is said to still use one as his main controller.
The sound comes from an 8-voice synth with 16 analog oscillators.

The Prophet was bought new in 1983. Everything is clean and in perfect working order. I even made sure the inside was perfectly clean, and have just serviced the Mod/Pitch wheels. Usage has been very light throughout its lifetime. It has not been played since the mid-90s, except when I fired it up this month and spent a morning playing to make sure everything works (it does!)

Everything is bone stock; software is 3.3 as it came from the factory. All the factory programs are still in memory.

Includes the original pedals (hard to find!), 3-ring bound instruction manual in perfect condition, and I can throw in some original advertising materials for free if you're interested (see pics).

Again, all the keys work, I believe all the voices work. I spent a morning playing it recently and it sounded beautiful. You will not find another T8 in such excellent condition, complete, and one-owner kept."

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