"The Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 is a flagship 8-voice analog polysynth renowned for its luxurious wooden keyboard with fully assignable polyphonic aftertouch, giving unparalleled expressive control over each note. Combined with its flexible modulation routing, rich analog tone, and premium build quality, it’s a dream instrument for players and sound designers seeking both power and nuance.
The synthesizer is in good cosmetic and functional condition. Factory presets have been loaded. One pot and two knobs are not original. The keybed action could benefit from restoration (new foam/felt, adjustment) as it feels a bit clunky and the lowest black key is sticking. However, it's still quite playable and all keys and pressure pads work. Voices are in tune and sound good."
"The Pioneer DJ TORAIZ AS-1 is a monophonic analog synthesizer with a 64-step sequencer and a variety of performance features. It's built on the analog engine of the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-6 and includes 7 effects from that synth, plus a new digital distortion. It features two VCOs with multiple waveforms, two VCFs, and a 4-pole resonant low-pass filter. The AS-1 has a 13-key touch keyboard, OLED display, and various inputs and outputs including MIDI I/O and USB.
No external effects or processing were used; only the synthesizer's built-in effects were applied.
Is the Sequential Prophet 5/10 the greatest synth ever made? The vintage Prophet 5 and the modern reissue Prophet 10 are famous synths that shaped synthesizers in music —but are they still worth it today? Review, deep dive, walkthrough, tips and tricks and more.
0:00 - intro, what makes the Prophet 5 special
1:06 - original demo song
2:40 - one huge caveat about the Prophet
3:45 - demo jam with reverb and chorus FX
4:52 - using the Prophet 10 on my original music
5:55 - vintage jam, dry with no FX
6:58 - the argument for why the Prophet is the GOAT
7:38 - ambient jam with Nightverb
9:21 - panel walkthrough, oscillators
11:50 - my favourite tip for the waveforms
12:57 - the famous polymod section
14:06 - analog fm sound design
15:43 - vintage knob & my biggest complaint
17:13 - why polymod is so versatile and great & LFO mode
19:04 - saving a happy accident patch we discovered
20:05 - what makes the LFO special
22:09 - the best tip for making lofi patches
25:01 - comparing the difference btween the filters
27:06 - resonance bass compensation feature
27:42 - the philosophy of no menu diving
29:16 - poly unison mode
30:37 - pros and cons, is it worth the price?"
"The rare flagship holy grail of all Sequential Circuits synths!
The mighty dual manual PROPHET 10!
Priced right to sell quickly, the Prophet 10 is literally TWO Prophet 5's in one synth with extra abilities such as layering, bi-timbrallity, alternating notes between upper and lower voices etc.
This rarely seen monster analog synth is by far one of the fattest and nicest vintage synthesizers. The Prophet 10 is simply two glorious Prophet 5 synthesizers stacked together. That gives 10 voices with 20 of Sequential's unique analog VCO oscillators at 2 per voice for a big fat analog dream!
20 oscillators (2 per voice), 10 voices, 2 independent 61 note keyboards and all the great sounds and editing facilities as the Prophet 5! Built in Tuning tones and Auto-Tuning functions help make sure you won't go out of tune. And top notch circuitry and design prevent overheating. Multiple keyboard modes allow for true flexibility for different performance / voicing needs! The Prophet 10 is a truly fat and classic analog instrument.
This synth has been fully serviced, recapped including the tantalum caps, restored and has Wine Country Sequential's MIDI added! Even the front panel nameplate is in perfect condition which is rare on these. The sequencer works as it should too, although I never really used it but I have played around with it. I do not know if the micro-cassette tape drive works, I dont have any tapes and have never tried it. The synth will be well packed and shipped in a new custom made road case, Local pickup in San Antonio, TX can be arranged. There are no returns or refunds on this item.
Dual Manual: The Prophet-10 has two keyboards, 5-octaves each, allowing for independent performance or layering of sounds.
Bi-timbral Operation: This feature allows the user to play two different sounds (programs) simultaneously, either layered on top of each other or split across the two keyboards.
Two Prophet-5's in One: Essentially, the Prophet-10 was designed as a dual-version of the Prophet-5, offering double the voices and the ability to combine sounds in unique ways.
Voice Allocation: Each manual controls five voices of the ten-voice synthesizer. When using the bi-timbral mode, each program gets its own five voices.
Applications: This allows for creating thick, layered pads, split keyboard performances with bass on one manual and leads on the other, or any combination of sounds from the two synthesizer banks."
"This is certainly one of the best, if not the best sounding synth I have ever owned, but I just put a lot of money into getting it back in tip top shape and decided its time to modernize my gear.
This P5 has been worked on by DFX and Analog Lab:
Analog Lab:
Replaced main ribbon cable
Key contacts cleaned and adjusted
Reseated power connectors
Smoothing caps replaced and repaired
DFX:
New power cable installed
New pots installed where needed
Wood side panel repair
Decoupling capacitors replaced
So...
There it is, quite a bit of work to get this thing back on line and now its set for years of use. All voice chips are in great shape too, which is probably the most important part of the entire synth since those are practically irreplaceable. While I have enjoyed having such a neat piece of gear around, the costs to repair it caught up to me and I think it belongs with someone who can continue to take care of it, whether that means having a good tech of their own or being able to do maintenance themselves when it needs it.
As for now, it is in tech certified working condition!"
The Sequential Take 5 desktop module brings the legendary Prophet-5 sound to your mix, featuring the analog oscillators and filter that transformed electronic music. Compact and powerful, it fits seamlessly into any studio and is easy to transport for live performances. Modern effects and a powerful modulation matrix deliver sounds to transport you.
Soundtrack exclusively by Take 5. Yes, even the drums! Composed by Peter Dyer.
"The Take 5 and Teo-5 from Sequential and Oberheim make fantastic desktop units. They feel like they were made for this form factor - no compromises, simply great sounding synths in a high quality enclosure. The keyboard versions may have felt lacking in keys (even though they have a great keybed) - just a bit too short for some. I found it was quite handy having one that could fit on my rack! But with these the only decision you have to make is which one is best for you.
Luckily I'm here to confuse you further (they both sound great)! The decision will be whether you prefer the Oberheim or Sequential style of VCO programming, the filters, and the X-Mod/FM. And these just so happen to be the bits I look at in this :)"
0:00 Whoo Hoo!!
2:36 The Hardware
4:37 Quick Overview - What Are They?
6:58 Oscillators
10:20 Sync
12:31 Filters
21:08 X-Mod/FM
Press release follows:
Take Your Music to the Next Level with the Sequential Take 5 Desktop Module
San Francisco, CA – [July 1, 2025] – Sequential, a leading innovator in synthesizer technology, today announced the release of the Take 5 Desktop Module, bringing their legendary analog sound to a more compact and accessible form-factor.
Building on the success of the Take 5 keyboard, the desktop module offers the same powerful analog oscillators and filters that capture the iconic warmth and depth of the Prophet-5, enhanced with modern modulation and digital effects. The module delivers this sought-after sound in a space-saving design, perfect for studio setups and live performances where portability and efficiency are paramount.
"Ever since we launched the Take 5 keyboard, we’ve gotten repeated requests for a desktop module version, " says CEO David Gibbons. "And more recently, it seems that modules have really shot up in popularity. So, we're very excited to offer the Take 5 sound in a format that everyone seems to want."
The Take 5 Desktop Module provides the same hands-on, knob-based experience as its keyboard counterpart, allowing for intuitive sound design and real-time parameter adjustments. Users can delve deep into sound creation with controls that are simple and direct, making it fast and easy to polish your sound.
This synth fits perfectly in smaller studio or bedroom setups, and is easy to transport for live gigs, positioning The Take 5 desktop module to bring its signature Sequential sound to a wider audience than ever before. It's an instrument designed to make life easier and streamline the journey to making music and having fun.
The Take 5 desktop module is available now, with a US MAP price of $1,399.
"The Prophet‑5 (Rev 3.2) captures the essence of that classic Sequential tonality—warm, bold, and musical—with the resilience of newer chipset reliability. Whether dialing rich analog basses, lush pads, or punchy leads, this unit delivers that unmistakable vintage vibe. Fully serviced and MIDI-ready, it’s ready for studio or stage. (Serial no. 4110)
Includes ATA flight case as pictured for safe shipping.
Service notes:
-Replaced secondary stage power supply caps -Removed and cleaned panel board and controls -Resoldered panel pots -Cleaned chassis and internally -Serviced key-bed: cleaned buss bar and key contacts -Replaced memory battery and loaded preset data -Checked all calibration and adjusted as necessary"
"This one is in good cosmetic condition and working 100%. It has just been serviced and needs nothing. As the title says, this is an original Rev 3.3 with 120 programs and factory midi. There is no vintage button on this one! I got this from a gentleman who had it serviced by Wine Country before they went out of business. When I got it, there were still some problems so it has just been serviced again and it's solid now. This is marked as a domestic sale only, but I will ship out of the country. You can send me a message if you're considering to buy it and I will calculate the shipping cost then. Shipping overseas will not be cheap. Please keep this in mind."
"'CircuitKoto' from PlantsSystem.
The delicate and clear tone of the instrument is simulated using the analog synthesizer Prophet-5. The unique resonance of the koto, such as the attack and decay of the sound and slight pitch fluctuations, is expressed using electronic sounds.
We hope you will experience the sound that lies at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, acoustic and analog.
#prophet5 #polyseq #koto"
"Precise and organic. PlantsSystem latest track, 'Diminish' is an ambitious work that uses the rough texture of analog equipment from the 70s and 80s to create a futuristic sound image.
The dry and sharp rhythm of the BOSS Dr.55 is impressive for its inorganic hardness while maintaining the precision of a metronome. Layered on top of that is the swell and spread of the sound of the Sequential Prophet-5. The filter changes and modulation movements create gentle ripples in the space. And the Yamaha CS-10 gives the low range a strong outline, firmly supporting the whole.
'Diminish' is not just a retro nostalgia hobby. It combines the rawness of analog equipment with modern architectural beauty to present a soundscape that transcends the time axis. The noise and fluctuations that suddenly appear in the meticulous construction are like the sound of a plant growing picked up by a microphone. As befits the name PlantsSystem, this is a musical experience that shakes up the boundaries between artificial and natural.
#dr55 #prophet5 #cs10"
"'AD-X' by PlantsSystem is a sonic work that weaves together analog pulse tones from the Prophet-5 and meticulously arranged noise through the tracker-based DAW Renoise. Eschewing a traditional beat, the piece constructs a weightless soundscape where pulsing electronics and finely textured noise engage in subtle dialogue. It's a quiet yet tense composition that rewards close listening, revealing delicate, experimental layers of sound.
#prophet5 #renoise'
"It's a monster! ..yes, it's digital.. but, when you hear a 96kHz synth.. you quickly realize.. if there IS to be a digital synth.. then 96k is where it should be.. at that frame rate.. it's not 'steppy' and a lot smoother than the 'others', IMO. I'm the only owner of this 'lonely heart'. Bought it new, back when Awave was in a tiny arcade next to South Yarra station. It was the only synth that's ever 'tricked' me.. I thought it was analog 'something'. It just sounded too 'pure'.. so, I had to have it.. unfortunately, I haven't used it as much as it deserves.
This Solaris has resided in my smoke free studio since it was purchased new. Never toured, original PSU and manual (not that the manual is much use to anyone anymore.. that is.. with the advent of the newly developed V2 OS). For those that don't know, John was instrumental working alongside the late great Dr Robert Moog, in fact, he was there, in the early 70s, working alongside Dr Bob on the original MiniMoog.. fast forward a few years.. and there he was working alongside the late great Dave Smith @ Sequential Circuits. John worked on the Prophet 5, the VS and the Sequential Sampler, the Prophet 2000.
This was shortly before Yamaha acquired Sequential and retrenched the staff, yep.. that old chestnut.. and John went on to work at Korg where he was behind the WaveStation (basically he took his knowledge of the Korg VS and threw it into the WaveStation, as some might already be aware of). So, with all that history under his belt.. when it was time for John, whom I refer to as 'synth god', John started development on the Solaris.The Solaris is the culmination of all his passed work and synth experience, despite the panel often likened to the Oberheim Matrix 12, John had implemented Filters, Wave shapes, Step Sequencers, and not to forget 'Wave Sequencing' that've appeared in all his passed projects on those aforementioned classic synths, that he worked closely on with 'other' synth gods such as Dave Smith and Dr Bob Moog.
So, you could say.. the Solaris is what a 21st century synth-classic 'ought' to be. And, ultimately, that's why I wanted it, but.. I'm afraid, as good as it is.. it's more synth than I've ever needed...x10! It would be much more suited towards professional sound designers than someone who messes around with Samplers more often that not. Therefore, I'll let it go to another enthusiast.. other esteemed 'registered' owners in the Solaris forum are Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, JJ Abrams, Jean-Michel Jarre, Matt Johnson, Ty Unwin to name a few.
In a nutshell, if had a paragraph to sum it up.. it's like a Matrix-12 integrated with a WaveStation and then there's CEM, SSM, Moog and Prophet 5 'mimicked' filters and oscillator shapes... basically, loads of features and 'flavors' from every 'beast synth' before it.
Main features: 10 Voice Polyphony 4 Oscillators 4 Filters 6 Envelope Generators 4 LFO's (+1 for Vibrato) 16 Step Sequencer Arpeggiator 8 analog outputs (4 stereo) Digital (ADAT) Output MIDI over DIN & USB 15 kg / 33 Lbs Comes with the original Australian 240v external PSU"
"Certain voices of the Prophet-5 five-voice polyphony begin to distort unnaturally. The chords are broken down, yet maintain an unstable equilibrium that still retains musical meaning. What becomes clear here is that this glitch is not just noise, but a structure that complements what the Prophet-5 itself could not say.
The sequence is interrupted, and the notes are missing. But these imperfections resonate as fragments of future possibilities. The noise is not a 'foreign object,' but resonates with analog harmonics, bringing to light the contours of broken memories.
The way the glitch noise gradually swallows the sound, with a faint trail of reverberation, is more like a memory sinking to the bottom of deep water than the end of music. The pads lose resolution, the arpeggios freeze at the end of the loop, and all that remains in the end is the faint reverberation of analog noise.
Glitch is not destruction, but a new language that allows the Prophet-5 to continue speaking beyond the break of time.
In this work, 'not sounding right' is not a failure, but another form of musical perfection. 'MemoryScan' is one of the few works in which the memory of the Prophet-5 and the poetics of noise are in perfect harmony."
"Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver Keyboard in excellent condition. Encoder version with updated boards.
Main Board: 2.2 Voice board: 2.2 DSP Board: 3.5
I'm the second owner, and both studios were non-smoking. No gigging with this one.
This is a special synth from a very special manufacturer. Dave Smith, from designing the famous Prophet 5 to his defining the MIDI spec, really dedicated himself to producing unique and capable instruments and technologies. This Poly Evolver is one of those. Full Specs below but the fact that this is a hybrid synth, combining analog and digital synthesis, with incredible modulation and built-in sequences, show the mind of genius Dave Smith.
Also the purple heart wood is an beautiful accent for this particular synth."
"NightSignal by PlantsSystem is a poetic electro track that combines the precise programming of Renoise with the warm analog sound of the Prophet-5. The precise rhythm and floating synths create a tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of a city at night.
The minimalist yet deep sound image is suitable for both listening. The sophisticated composition and unique aesthetics make this a typical PlantsSystem track."
"The Kawai K3 from 1986 has always gone under the radar of many. Lush, fat, cold and gritty. It can do it all. It's digitally stored waveforms and analog SSM2204 filters.
The analog filters inside the Prophet X are modelled after the SSM2044 so this is a perfect match for these samples.
I've made 32 custom preset patches on my Kawai K3m and focused on a variety of sounds that showcases the capabilities of the K3, yet being very musical and 'ready to go'.
I've then multi-sampled these into the Prophet X.
These are NOT velocity multi-sampled as I don't think that is necessary, but with programming of patches on the PX it's easy to do so authentically as the filters of the PX is almost identical of the real thing.
I've focused on strings, hybrid bells/pads, digital PPG type of sounds and a few basses.
Total filesize is around 550Mb.
All the multi-samples are also available as *sf2 (TAL sampler and Logic compatible) if you're interested. Price is the same.
The price for this pack is $22USD (or €20Euros if you're in Europe) and considering you'll get the absolute best K3 patches and samples directly onto your Prophet X, this price is a steal.
My CONTACT email address is this: espenkraft69@gmail.com
If you want to purchase this pack please send me an email and I'll give you instructions on how to order. If you want a bundled (discount) price for multiple packs just let me know.
I will only sell Prophet X packs directly through email.
I've included 20 patches to help you get going (I you can hear some of these in the video and my browsing through some of them) and you have two options of transfer: Bank U4 P78 – P100 or Bank A4 P00-P21. Both patch banks are included.
If you want to transfer the patches SOMEWHERE ELSE on your own PX, you can do so manually, by editing the individual sysex files."
"This second volume features 50 brand new custom patches for the Sequential Prophet Rev2, designed to inspire and elevate your sound. From lush pads and cinematic textures to punchy basses, sparkling leads, and expressive keys—these patches blend analog warmth with modern edge.
Crafted with the same attention to detail as volume 1, these sounds are perfect for producers, composers, and live performers looking to expand the sonic palette of their Rev2.
"Excellent condition RARE VINTAGE 1980s *ORIGINAL* Sequential PROPHET VS Hybrid VECTOR SYNTHESIZER (1986) with Analog Filters PRINTED STANDALONE Sales BROCHURE / CATALOG / AD (Issued as SEPARATE BROCHURE - *NOT* just cut from magazine) , FULL COLOR on Heavy Glossy CardStock, approx. 8.5" x 11", 4 pages, suitable for framing.
Includes:
- Photos of both front and back of synth,
- Features,
- Technical discussion,
- Detailed Specifications,
- Modulation Routings, much more."
"The Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 is a flagship 8-voice analog polysynth renowned for its luxurious wooden keyboard with fully assignable polyphonic aftertouch, giving unparalleled expressive control over each note. Combined with its flexible modulation routing, rich analog tone, and premium build quality, it’s a dream instrument for players and sound designers seeking both power and nuance.
