Sequential Prophet X Discontinued

via @Sequential_llc

"Since its debut in 2018, the Prophet X has been a constant source of sonic adventure for musicians around the world, blending the warmth of analog synthesis with the endless potential of sampling.

With a heavy heart, we must announce that due to the unavailability of several key components, we'll be waving goodbye to new Prophet X units after our current stock depletes.

However, we are committed to ongoing support, ensuring Prophet X continues to be a reliable partner in your musical journeys, while our friends at 8Dio will carry on offering a treasure trove of PX Add-On sample packs to keep your sound palette fresh and evolving.

If you've been considering bringing a Prophet X into your creative fold, now is the time! A limited number of units are still available at your favorite music stores.

Thank you to everyone who has embraced Prophet X and made it such a beloved instrument. While production is ending, the Prophet X's impact on music will continue to resonate for decades to come.

With sincere appreciation,

The Sequential Team"

8Dio Opera Maria Walkthrough

video upload by 8Dio

"Opera Soprano Maria is available now for $40

https://8dio.com/products/studio-voca...

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0:00 Intro
2:06 “Deal of a Century” demo by Troels Folmann
5:01 “New Form of Opera” demo by Troels Folmann
5:19 Legatos
9:49 Syllables
14:23 Arcs
17:08 Sustains
21:01 Ornaments
25:21 Phrases
28:02 Effects & Shorts
30:26 Opera Soprano Maria in Soundpaint

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Embark on a captivating musical journey with Opera Soprano Maria, as she brings the beauty of operatic vocals directly to your compositions. Our distinguished vocalist, Maria, lends her extraordinary talent to this library, delivering mesmerizing solos from iconic operas such as "The Marriage of Figaro," "La Sonnambula," "Babino," and more. Maria's soul-stirring performances weave a rich tapestry of sounds, allowing you to infuse your compositions with the timeless magic of these revered masterpieces.

Within this meticulously crafted collection, discover an array of vocal intricacies and expression with individual syllables and unique vocal effects, ornaments and legatos offering you unparalleled flexibility in shaping your musical narratives.

This opera vocal library is not just a compilation of sounds; it's an invitation to create with authenticity and emotion. Whether you're composing for film, video games, or other multimedia projects, Maria's vocals seamlessly integrate, elevating your work to new artistic heights. Let Maria's voice become the soul of your compositions, invoking the timeless emotions that only a soprano of her caliber can evoke."

Soundpaint Atelier - Adastra Solo Strings

video upload by 8Dio

"Explore the Programs of Adastra Solo Strings in the latest Soundpaint Atelier with no talking, only sounds from this beautiful library!

Experience the pinnacle of solo string performance with Adastra Solo Strings – an extraordinary symphony of emotional expression and virtuosic depth. Delve into a realm of unparalleled musicality as each instrument – solo violin, viola, cello, and bass – full of richness and nuance. From the emotional realism of Legato to bold and energetic Marcato, every note is realism at your fingertips.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Adastra Solo Strings offers Legato, Sustain, Marcato, Pizzicato, and Spiccato, each meticulously sampled to capture the subtle nuances of human performance. Whether crafting soaring melodies or poignant solos, composers and producers alike will find themselves immersed in a world of limitless creative possibilities.

Unlock the full spectrum of emotion and expression with Adastra Solo Strings – where every note tells a story, and every phrase resonates with the power of the human spirit."

"Adastra Solo Strings available NOW for $50

https://soundpaint.com/products/adast..."

8Dio Majestica Pro & Ultra Walkthrough

video upload by 8Dio

"Majestica Standard, Pro, & Ultra available now. Get them HERE: https://8dio.com/products/majestica

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0:00 - Majestica Pro & Ultra Trailer
0:21 - Majestica Pro & Ultra Scoring Teaser
0:52 - Intro with Troels
3:26 - Majestica Pro Overview
9:17 - Scoring Walkthrough
37:58 - Majestica Ultra Overview
42:42 - Majestica Ultra Walkthrough 1:05:44 - Outro

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One Orchestra To Rule Them All
Majestica Pro and Ultra are the same Majestica you know and love, and so much MORE! It is the largest symphony orchestra ever sampled, containing 240 players divided into 5 sections: strings (100), brass (60), high woodwinds (30), low woodwinds (30), and percussion (20). We upgraded it to our new user-friendly Century UI. We have also included our Polyphonic Legato and TM Pro Arcs in this iconic library.

Majestica Pro (formerly 8W: The Eighth Wonder, exclusive to our V8P members) boasts an expanded array of 5 extra microphone perspectives: a spacious Wide option as well as 4 distinct spot mixes per ensemble. These spot mics become your creative allies, enabling you to spotlight and accentuate individual instruments. Craving more prominence for the burning, brassy sound of the cimbassos in the brass ensemble? Eager to amplify the impact of those Bartok pizzicatos from the basses, or feel the rumbling contrabassoons resonate through your entire body? Simply dial in the spot mics for any instrument and open a realm of extreme sound within the grandeur of the largest orchestra ever assembled.

Majestica Ultra is the complete arsenal of this colossally epic orchestral library. Complete with the entire Majestica Pro orchestra and mic positions, it is also enhanced with dozens of synths curated specifically for film scores and epic music, dozens of ambiences, and Hybrid Cinematic Effects. Majestica Ultra is truly the ultimate "score-in-a-box."

Derived from our exclusive V8P sample catalogue, Majestica is designed for composers and producers that desire the ultimate, unrivaled, epic symphonic sound. We spared no expense and there is nothing like this on the market.

Majestica Ultra was recorded at 96kHz in the same large, world-class orchestral hall used for exclusive V8P series and 8Dio instruments such as CAGE, AGE, and Lacrimosa Epic Choir. It includes 3 microphone positions (Mixed, Decca and Far). The UI system for Majestica was built from scratch and contains over 35,000 lines of code giving you the ultimate experience in ease, flexibility, and playability."

Adastra Ensemble Strings - JRPG Score by GLASYS

video upload by 8Dio

"We were honored to have GLASYS take our Adastra Strings for a compositional tour de force. Adastra is a reimagination of our timeless 8Dio Adagio and Agitato String libraries but super-powered in Soundpaint, emphasizing playability and emotional realism.

Adastra Ensemble Strings is the culmination of 20 years of deep-sampling and building technology to facilitate hyper-realistic orchestral instruments.

Soundpaint makes the Adagio Strings come to life by offering both true polyphonic legato. 127 discrete velocity layers for things like non-vibrato to vibrato and an infinite amount of dynamics and round robin for short notes.

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Adastra Ensemble Strings will be available on September 19th 2023 (on www.soundpaint.com) - and there will be highly affordable crossgrades for all owners of our 8Dio Adagio, Agitato and Anthology String series.

Exclusively (and only possible) in Soundpaint."

8Dio Hybrid Voices Designs Walkthrough

video upload by 8dioproductions

"Introducing a brand new addition to our Hybrid Cinema. The 8Dio Hybrid Tools Series has established itself as the go-to source for top-quality cinematic scoring tools, and has been featured in numerous Blockbusters, TV-Shows, AAA Video Games, Trailers, and more. Now presenting the newest member of the Hybrid Tools series: Hybrid Voices Designs

Hybrid Voices Designs is an all-new collection of effects, percussion, rhythmic 808’s, whispers, moans, and more - all created from the human voice and body. Hybrid Voices is unlike anything you've ever heard before. It combines stunning vocal recordings, cutting-edge sound design, and a smooth, familiar workflow to create a sonic palette that will inspire your creativity and enhance your productions.

Available for $50

https://8dio.com/products/hybrid-voic...

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Dave Smith Added to Bob Moog Foundation's 'Captains of Industry'

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"The Bob Moog Foundation is proud to announce that the family of Dave Smith (1950-2022), synthesizer and MIDI pioneer, honors his legacy through the Foundation’s Captains of Industry program.

Smith posthumously joins industry innovators Tom Oberheim, Spectrasonics, Hans Zimmer, Ray Kurzweil, Marcus Ryle, Ernst Nathorst-Böös, iZotope, Christopher Kemper, Chris Halaby, Universal Audio, Gerhard Behles, 8Dio, Larry Thomas, John Worthington, and Daniel Haver, who empower the Foundation’s work with donations of $5,000 annually over three years.

An engineer and the founder of Sequential Circuits, later Sequential, Smith created the first polyphonic synthesizer with a fully programmable memory, the Prophet-5. A long line of innovative instruments followed.

He also spearheaded the development of MIDI, which revolutionized how musicians create music. In 2013, he won a Technical Grammy Award, alongside Ikutaro Kakehashi of Roland, for their contributions to the development of MIDI. Dave Smith often recalled getting his start with the purchase of his very first synth: a Minimoog."

via @sequentialLLC

Tom Oberheim Joins Bob Moog Foundation's Captains of Industry on His Birthday Today

via The Bob Moog Foundation

On his birthday, we welcome Tom Oberheim to a special group of supporters

Pinch us, we're dreaming! Visionary inventor, innovator, and iconic synth designer Tom Oberheim, founder of three electronics companies including Oberheim Electronics, Inc. and the man behind the new OB-X8 analog synth, has joined our Captains of Industry program.

Backers like Tom don't just celebrate birthdays and create world-class synths, sequencers, and drum machines. They help us grow scientific and technical literacy today, while preserving the electronic instruments of the past.

Our Captains of Industry program lets supporters like Tom and others empower our efforts on a larger scale, with a three-year pledge of $5000 USD or more annually.

Our supporters help us shape a better future.

With Tom Oberheim on our side, we can do even more to increase scientific literacy and grow technological understanding, introducing young people by the tens of thousands to what inspired Tom, Bob, and all our work: the science of sound, and how the engineering principles that inspired both Tom and Bob can be an experiential part of learning to think and act critically.

L-R, a few greats: Dave Smith, Bob Moog, Ikutaro Kakehashi, and Tom Oberheim

There are still more seats at the table for those who want to join the three-year mission that is our Captains of Industry program.

'We are deeply honored to have Tom Oberheim join fellow synthesizer and music technology luminaries Ernst Nathorst-Böös, Marcus Ryle, 8Dio, Gerhard Behles, Chris Halaby, Daniel Haver, iZotope, Christoph Kemper, Ray Kurzweil, Spectrasonics, Larry Thomas, Universal Audio, John Worthington, and Hans Zimmer/Remote Control Productions in supporting the important work of the Bob Moog Foundation through our Captains of Industry campaign. Their support inspires us, bolsters our projects, and sustains our work during an unpredictable time.'
- Michelle Moog-Koussa, Bob Moog Foundation Executive Director
Welcome to the Captains of Industry, Tom. We're glad to have you, and we can't wait to put your support to work. Happy birthday!"

8Dio Deep Quintet Strings - Official Walkthrough

video upload by 8dioproductions

"Deep Quintet Strings is the world's first string library with 9-way Round Robin legato, capturing the realism and beauty of these concert instruments at an unprecedented level. Repetition is such a key component of musical phrasing, but playing repeated notes here doesn't mean you'll be hearing the same sample over and over again. Each Quintet note is fresh and organic, with no trace of the robotic "machine gun effect."

Featuring two Violins, one Viola and two Cellos, Deep Quintet Strings allows you to solo, mute or pan between each of the instruments whenever and however you like. You can even move between close and distant mic positions, which gives you complete flexibility to shape this String Quintet and its studio environment.

We stand for only the best in musicianship, and Quintet Strings has all the intricacy and expertise you would expect from us, putting fully dynamic and moving performances at your command. Recorded in a controlled studio environment, Deep Quintet Strings was produced with incredible attention to detail and without compromise.

From nimble notes and nervous vibratos, to long sweetly evolving arcs, we've provided natural and nuanced articulations to convey a wide emotional spectrum. Over the years, we've developed techniques to capture the passion of a full performance in every note, and you can feel it here under your fingertips. Get lost in the intensity of Deep Quintet Strings today.

Available now for $150

https://8dio.com/products/quintet-str...

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0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Legato in Kontakt
3:20 - UI & Quintet Overview
4:56 - Arc Glance Poco Vibrato
6:20 - Arc Demos (Full Quintet)
6:48 - Arc Short Senza Vibrato
9:30 - Arc Short Multo Vibrato
10:14 - Mic Control
13:38 - Arc Trailing Vibrato
15:00 - Arcs & Legato Demo
16:58 - 9-Way Round Robin Legato
18:48 - Twin Violins Legato
21:08 - Viola Legato
23:26 - Twin Cellos Legato
24:14 - Quintet & Anthology Strings
27:32 - Twin Violins Legato Agile
30:40 - Outro & Live Demos"

Prophet X Modular Sample Set 1 #shorts

video upload by O.Z. Hall

"This is my first attempt "sample the modular" for the Prophet X hybrid sampler/synth.
Here are the steps I took:
1) assemble my samples in the 8DIO "CompilerUtility"
(aka the sample mapping tool)
I can play the samples within the tool
2) export to create a directory structure:
u00\02 Bass\02.NameOfSampleSet.zip
3) format a USB 3.0 16GB USB drive
4) create a folder "px"
5) copy the u00 directory (step 2) above into the "px" folder (step 4)
6) eject USB and insert into Prophet X
7) Import the user samples as follows
Press the "Global" button and work from the Screen/buttons/knobs interface:
34. Update Library
select Library = "User" (rotate knob 3 two clicks)
click button 1 "Update Now"
click button 3 "Overwrite" (or abort with button 1 "Back")
wait for "success" message
Here's a cool tutorial which shows these steps in detail starting about 1:00 [posted here]
8) You can now accessing the sample set in you custom programs"

$300 Worth of 8Dio Add-on Sample Packs for Sequential Prophet X Users

via @sequentialLLC

"Attention Prophet X users! Contact 8Dio with your proof of purchase between 11/1 and 12/31 to get $300 worth of official add-on sample packs! Offer valid through December 31st."

https://8dio.com

BOOMSTAR SE80 Sketch 08

video upload by Mason Chrysler

"SE80, Eclipse, 8DIO Requiem Choir, Field Recording. Thank you for listening!"

BOOMSTAR SE80 SKETCH 06

video upload by Mason Chrysler

"Fun sketch with the Studio Electronics Boomstar SE80, a mono synth with filters inspired by the iconic Yamaha CS-80. I love this synth. It's truly magical and unpredictable in ways at times with essentially an endless palette of analog tone in front of you.. but it is also just so easy to dial in sounds with the plethora of knobs and switches packed in. And I LOVE the formant sounds you can coax out of it.. My only mono now, no regrets.. The interface feels very natural and inviting. I have way too many photos of patches on my phone that I still need to take the time to convert into a PDF book with the proper patch sheet file from SE. Anyway - SE80 recorded into Logic. Some (software) FX and processing applied etc etc etc. All sounds SE80 except for the backing choir I felt compelled to add and keep in (8DIO Requiem ). Thanks for listening! I hope this inspires you in any sort of way."

Sequential Prophet X Nightmare

video by Pure Ambient Drone

"The Sequential Prophet X is a potent fusion of samples-plus-synthesis and is Sequential’s most ground-breaking evolution of the Prophet yet. At its heart, it’s a bi-timbral, 8-voice-stereo, 16-voice mono/stereo, 32-voice paraphonic synth with a newly developed sound engine that powers two simultaneous 16-bit, 48kHz sample-based instruments plus two high-resolution digital oscillators — all processed through analog filters. . With 150 GB of internal samples from acclaimed sound developers 8Dio, and all of the powerful synthesis tools you’ve come to expect from Sequential, the Prophet X has a musical voice uniquely its own."

Sequential Prophet X Demo (No Talking)

video by Pure Ambient Drone

"The Sequential Prophet X is a potent fusion of samples-plus-synthesis and is Sequential’s most ground-breaking evolution of the Prophet yet. At its heart, it’s a bi-timbral, 8-voice-stereo, 16-voice mono/stereo, 32-voice paraphonic synth with a newly developed sound engine that powers two simultaneous 16-bit, 48kHz sample-based instruments plus two high-resolution digital oscillators — all processed through analog filters. . With 150 GB of internal samples from acclaimed sound developers 8Dio, and all of the powerful synthesis tools you’ve come to expect from Sequential, the Prophet X has a musical voice uniquely its own."

FREE 8Dio Add-Ons Libraries for the Sequential Prophet X/XL Through May 31

via @SequentialLLC

"Expand your #ProphetX or #ProphetXL with $300 worth of Add-Ons from @8Dio! Find out more: https://8dio.com/..."

And via 8Dio:

"We are proud to announce a unique promotion together with Sequential for the Prophet X and XL analog hardware synths. Anyone who purchases a Prophet X or XL between December 7th and May 31st 2021 will be offered a free $300 voucher for any of the official 8Dio Prophet X/XL add-ons.

The Prophet X and Prophet XL are backed by an ever growing catalogue of custom sampled instruments, including a large assortment of true deep-sampled vintage synthesizers, including Juno 60, Arp 2600, Jupiter 4, OBX, Prodigy, Model D, Prophet 5 and others like the Electric CP-70 piano and three new upcoming Prophet X/XL Pianos (March 2021).

In order to receive your voucher – please send us your receipt of purchase to support@8dio.com.

Once we have received your proof of purchase we will send you a unique coupon offering you $300 of free Prophet X and XL official add-ons."

Writing a cue with Korg Opsix & Ableton Live // Hybrid Synth Composing

video by Tefty & Meems

"Welcome back! We decided to do a bit of an experimental, scoring type of video with the Opsix this time around. Shoutout to Korg for allowing us to test drive the Opsix and make videos. We're not sponsored in any way, but we do have a review unit that we'll have to send back afterwards.

The approach for this video was to write a dreamy scifi cue. The Opsix did a great job sonically. Didn't end up writing new patches. Just tweaked stock patches for sonic inspiration.

Towards the end loaded up a Grand Piano patch from 8Dio (https://bit.ly/2LSlpNq​) and some string sections from Spitfire's BBCSO library.

Footage at the end was a hike we did in early Nov 2020 of Lake Tahoe Rubicon Trail."

Dave Smith Instruments / Sequential Prophet X - 8dio Add-ons & Original Box

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via this auction

"This Prophet X is our shop model that was briefly and lightly played when we got it. But has mostly been sitting in its box waiting for us to list it as our storefront has been closed during the pandemic. This is in Mint/B-stock condition and includes its original packaging. We added on the 8dio T8, OBX and Jupiter-4 add-ons to this ($144 value) as well as a Digital Deck double quilted nylon cover that was made for this specific model ($53.99 value). Serial Number is 137."

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8dio Offers $300 Add-On Voucher for Prophet X and XL Purchases December 7th through January 31st

via @sequentialLLC

"Prophet X — Samples + Synthesis! $300 sample pack voucher from @8Dio with purchase! For details: https://bit.ly/ProXandXL-TW

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And via 8dio:

"We are proud to announce a unique promotion together with Sequential for the Prophet X and XL analog hardware synths. Anyone who purchases a Prophet X or XL between December 7th and January 31st 2021 will be offered a free $300 voucher for any of the official 8Dio Prophet X/XL add-ons.

The Prophet X and Prophet XL are backed by an ever growing catalogue of custom sampled instruments, including a large assortment of true deep-sampled vintage synthesizers, including Juno 60, Arp 2600, Jupiter 4, OBX, Prodigy, Model D, Prophet 5 and others like the Electric CP-70 piano and three new upcoming Prophet X/XL Pianos (January 2021).

In order to receive your voucher – please send us your receipt of purchase to support@8dio.com .

Once we have received your proof of purchase we will send you a unique coupon offering you $300 of free Prophet X and XL official add-ons."

See the dealers on the right for Prophet X/XL availability.

The scariest sound in the world ... made in Soundpaint.

8dioproductions

"The scariest sound in the world ... made in Soundpaint.

SOUNDPAINT Real-Time Demo. Preset: 'Bone Chilling'

A real-time demonstration of a very scary set of samples running through SOUNDPAINT.

More information visit: https://8dio.com/2020/07/15/sound-paint/"

Featuring the Sequential Prophet XL as the controller and rattlesnakes.