DSI / 8Dio Sequential Prophet X Program: "130 BPM"

Published on May 15, 2018 8dioproductions

"Prophet X Live Demonstration by Troels Folmann. Audio was recorded directly out of the Prophet X.

Visit https://8dio.com/prophet-x/ for more information.

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130 BPM is a demonstration of a simple electro drum instrument in the Prophet X. All electro drums instruments have 5 kits in each instrument (one pr. octave). In this little free impro we go through a couple of kits within a single instrument - apply some distortion and add two synth oscs on top of the drums. Release trigger tigthens up the drums towards the end."

DSI / 8Dio Sequential Prophet X Program: "The Octojob"

Published on Jun 2, 2018 8dioproductions

"Prophet X Live Demonstration. Audio was recorded directly out of the Prophet X.

We wanted to see if it was possible to break the Prophet X by having four people adjust multiple controls in real-time, but we were wrong.

The Prophet X contains hundreds of thousands of custom samples - specifically designed for the synth. This particular patch contains a large-scale symphonic choir singing: "X X X X" in a sustained loop."

DSI / 8Dio Sequential Prophet X Official Add-On Series: "Live Improvisation °2" by Troels Folmann

Published on Jun 4, 2018 8dioproductions

"One of my favourite compositional techniques is to make music "in the void" - without a given end-destination. Simply letting the sounds guide me and create new compositions in real-time.

Exclusively made on the Prophet X by Troels Folmann (some of the synths in this demo is coming from our upcoming Wonder Add-On for the Prophet X)."

Dave Smith Instruments Officially Introduces The New Sequential Prophet X

Sequential Prophet X - Official Intro Published on May 1, 2018 Dave Smith Instruments

All sounds created on the Prophet X.

150 GB of onboard samples from 8Dio, 50 GB for additional sound libraries, and ability to import user samples in December 2018. Full specs below.

Update: Gorgeous side angled image added further below and 8Dio's videos added below.
Update2: Both Oscillators and Instruments can be both modulation sources and modulation destinations in the modulation matrix. See this post.
Update3: you can find the full list of Prophet X modulation sources and destinations here.


Published on May 1, 2018 8dioproductions

Playlist:
Prophet X Patch Oh Yeah!??
Prophet X Patch "Children"
Prophet X Romantic Stack
Prophet X Automelodic
Prophet X Beat Architecture
Prophet X Base X



"All sounds recorded directly from the Prophet X poly synth. "Duality Theorem" by Peter Dyer, "PX Joyride" by Drew Neumann, and "Ides of PX" by Mark Wilcox are multi-tracked, all other demos recorded in a single pass directly from the Prophet X."

And the press release:
"Dave Smith Instruments Announces Sequential Prophet X Synthesizer, Featuring Samples-plus-Synthesis Sound Engine

New Instrument Boasts Samples by Acclaimed Sound Developers 8Dio, Stereo Analog Filters, and Full Synthesis Capabilities

San Francisco, CA—May 1, 2018—Dave Smith Instruments today announced the Sequential Prophet X, a new, bi-timbral, 8-voice-stereo (16-voice mono) synthesizer that combines samples and synthesis. At the heart of its sound is a newly developed engine that powers two simultaneous 16-bit, 48kHz sample-based instruments plus two high-resolution digital oscillators with waveshape modulation — all processed through analog filters.

Dave Smith commented: “The Prophet X is a powerful evolution of the Prophet series. Musicians have been asking for samples through real analog flters for a long time. We’ve given them not only that, but also all of the synthesis capabilites and awesome sound you’d expect from a Prophet.”

For sample content, Dave Smith turned to acclaimed sound developers 8Dio, known for pioneering “deep sampling,” a detailed approach to sampling that aims to capture all of the nuances and idiosyncracies of a particular sound or instrument. 8Dio co-founder Troels Folmann put it this way: “We’re known for going anywhere and everywhere with sounds. We embrace all sounds as music and feel that if you can capture the musical soul of a sound, you can make it into an instrument. The Prophet X gives musicians a very immediate and responsive way to access this expressiveness.”

The 150 GB sample library in the Prophet X includes numerous acoustic and electronic instruments as well as an extensive collection of ambient and cinematic effects. Users can shape the samples through loop manipulation, sample stretching, and the synthesizer’s many sound-sculpting functions which include 4 envelope generators, 4 LFOs, a deep modulation matrix, and other tools. The Prophet X also provides 50 gigabytes of internal storage for importing additional samples. Several sample libraries will be available from 8Dio at launch. Support for user-created sample content is planned for December, 2018.

A dual-effects engine provides multiple reverbs, two delays (standard and BBD), a chorus, flanger, phase shifter, rotating speaker, high-pass filter, and distortion. In stacked or split voice mode, you can apply two different effects to each layer. Effects parameters can be modulated through the mod matrix as can the samples themselves. A polyphonic step sequencer allows up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step, per layer. The Prophet X features a premium-quality, five-octave, semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch, an integrated power supply, USB support, and three OLED displays.

Dave Smith summed up the new instrument: 'Composers will love the Prophet X for soundtracks and synth geeks will love it for its sound mangling potential. But it’s really for everyone because it covers such a wide range of sounds. The new analog filter design we’re using is not only fantastic for synth sounds, but also does something special for the samples.” Added 8Dio co-founder Tawnia Knox: “The Prophet X has almost infinite posibilites. But more importantly, it has a soul. It’s alive. You can touch your sounds in a different way than you ever could.'

The Sequential Prophet X will be available in the second quarter of 2018 with a projected MAP of $3,999."

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Official Prophet X and XL Add On: "The Last Prophet 5"

Published on Nov 8, 2018 8dioproductions

"This video demonstrates 'The Last Prophet 5' Add-On for the Sequential Prophet X and XL. This is the first official Add-On for the Prophet X series with many more to come."

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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DSI / 8Dio Sequential Prophet X Program: "Champions XXVI"

Published on May 22, 2018 8dioproductions

"Prophet X Live Demonstration by Troels Folmann. Audio was recorded directly out of the Prophet X."

DSI / 8Dio Sequential Prophet X Official Add-On Series: "Across The Star Lake"

Published on May 24, 2018 8dioproductions

"Prophet X Live Demonstration by Troels Folmann. Audio was recorded directly out of the Prophet X.

Visit https://8dio.com/prophet-x/ for more information.

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One of the wonders of the Prophet X is that you can play old vintage synths through it - and route them through all the beautiful analog technologies.

Across The Star Lake is a patch from our Official Expansion Series for the Prophet X. We deep-sampled one of the most iconic "wonder child" synths of all time - then fused it together with a tapped tubular bell and two sine waves from the Prophet X.

The demo begins with a washed out ethereal vibe - generated by the Super Plate Reverb maxed out. The verb is lowered a bit - allowing for a more solo like sound. A tiny sequence is triggered and the true analog filters open up - especially on slider 1."

https://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/prophet-x/