"This is the original and by far the best sounding Nord Lead of them all. While i think that all nord leads are special and amazing, the original just has a bolder, more analog like sound.. very capable of delivering classic tones ranging from Oberheim, Prophet 5, Junos and Moog basses, leads and textures. it all work great.. no operational issues. A couple things to note.. the PCMCIA slot was removed by previous owner, never bothered us, we never needed to store / load anything from an obsolete PCMCIA card.. computers do that job just fine for us. Also, the Decay knob has a tilt to it.. could prob bend it back straight, but again, we never felt the need to do so."
"In this episode of Patch & Play, William Cas explores the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, a legendary five-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer known for its warm sound and expanded patch memory.
Patch & Play is hosted by William Cas, featuring a new setup each series of episodes. The experience itself unfolds as a meditative dialogue with the environment, exploring its unique alchemy of sounds.
Produced by Nolan Feldpausch
IG: @noliefeldpausch"
"The Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000 is a vintage and iconic sampling synthesizer from the 1980s. It offers a unique blend of analog and digital sound capabilities, featuring 8-bit sampling technology combined with analog filters and envelopes. With a 61-key keyboard and a distinctive retro design, it has been sought after by electronic musicians and producers for its warm, versatile, and character-rich sound. The Prophet 2000 is a vintage gem, prized for its sonic qualities and its place in the history of electronic music."
"Inspired by the fluid energy of Tangerine Dream, the layered elegance of Mike Oldfield, and the dreamlike pulse of Air and Tame Impala, this album explores the strange intersections of speed and stillness.
Velocité is a deep, cinematic dive into motion, memory, and momentum—an hour-long journey shaped by analog synths, ambient textures, and hypnotic rhythms.
Created live and mixed with obsessive attention to detail, Velocité captures that fleeting feeling of being in transit—somewhere between the past and the future. Best experienced in one uninterrupted listen.
Composed, mixed and mastered by Caught In Joy. Karol Pokojowczyk uses Bitwig, Moog One, Moog Matriarch, Prophet-10, 3x Moog Mavis, TipTop Buchla modules, Make Noise Strega, Strymon Magneto, Arturia V-Collection and an army of guitar pedals. Performed and recorded live on tape with TEAC 80-8.
Timeline:
00:00:00 - 1. Velocité
00:10:16 - 2. Clockwork Pastoral
00:17:11 - 3. Microfilm Memory
00:26:36 - 4. Carbon Copies of You
00:28:12 - 5. Cigarettes and VU Meters
00:36:02 - 6. Beta Tape Ballet
00:44:34 - 7. Elevator to the Ether Pt.1
00:51:29 - 8. Elevator to Ether Pt.2
00:59:09 - 9. Terminal Lounge"
"The Korg DW-8000 & the Retroaktiv DW-8P mk2 MIDI Controller. The DW-8000 is something of a hidden gem, with a fervent following among its fans for good reason. Released in 1985 it was ahead of its time, coming with 16 digital waveforms and Korgs own gorgeous analog filter it is a lovely sounding hybrid. Add to that it came along with the world's first onboard digital delay and cost less than 20% of a PPG this was truly groundbreaking. The Prophet VS didn't arrive until a year later, and the Waldorf Microwave wasn't released until 1989.
It does suffer from 80s minimal interface syndrome, but luckily we have the Retroaktiv DW-8P mk2 which not only brings all the controls to hand but improves on the mk1 with loads of extras like the assignable mod matrix, dual DIN connections, USB MIDI and power, larger screen, improved interface and graphics.
And most of all it brings out the best in the synth as the mod matrix and hands on control really bring it to life."
0:00 Intro 2:12 Interface and Synth Overview 4:27 Ta Dah... the DW-8P 6:13 ADBSSR Envelopes 7:07 Pitch Ramp 7:28 Digital Delay/Chorus 10:59 A Word on the DW-6000 11:58 Closer Look at Some Waveshapes 13:44 A Patch From Scratch 15:29 Arpeggiator + Voice Modes 16:59 Loading and Storing 17:30 Espen's Patch(es) 19:05 Import from the Synth 20:20 Assign/Mod Matrix 23:22 Chord Mode 25:37 Patch Generator
"A piece created using the OP-1 field, YAMAHA CS01, and RX17—bringing together 80s drum machine beats and analog synth sounds.
The harmonies come from a @SequentialLLC Prophet-10, the bass from a @MoogSynthesizers Grandmother, and the arpeggiated parts from a @NordKeyboards Nord Lead. All of these are triggered via MIDI from the DAW.
The RX17 is processed with reverb and delay using the @gfisys SPECULAR TEMPUS.
On the CS01, I play while applying reverb and flanger from the @KORG_INC NTS-3."
"The warm and deep synth sound of the SEQUENTIAL Prophet-5 and the radio noise captured by the SONY SkySensor.
The two intersected to create 'RadioKey'.
The rich filter changes of the Prophet-5 create an organic sound, and the minute noise and random sound changes picked up by the Sky Sensor add a unique texture to the song.
The sound is nostalgic yet new, and will draw the listener in.
"RadioKey" weaves together the expressive power of analog equipment and the unpredictable elements of radio.
It is a one-of-a-kind sound experience where chance and necessity intersect.
#prophet5 #skysensor #synth #radio #electronicmusic"
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"The Crumar Performer is a string and brass synth that has some features that grants it to be part of the hall of fame of paraphonic analog synths.
First it's a quite compact and lightweight contender in such a category.
Then it has a very nice and warm sounding resonant filter, based on the SSM 2040 and 2050 chipsets, just like in the Sequential Prophet 5. First version of the Performer used a Moog inspired transistor ladder filter, also resonant. It sounds good too but I definitely prefer that one.
The string sound have variable attack and release time and those can be quite long, great for pads and ambiance.
But in my opinion what makes it special is the 3 band Eq which allows for quite a large panel of variety of tones, and it can get into almost vocal territories (check video at 05:49).
recorded through a Dynacord VRS23 for added reverb."
"the Crumar Performer is one of the classic string synth. This one is the second version with the updated filter (SSM 2040 like on the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5).
Unit was serviced and is perfectly working. Power suply was recapped and everything was cleaned and calibrated.
Cosmetic is quite good, despite some scuff and wear here and there.
It's quite compact and lightweight compared to others string synth (77x35x19cm 12kilos)"
"The warmth of analog and the sharp texture of digital intersect in 'Taxi,' a song that depicts a minimalist world woven together by the rich synth textures of the Prophet-5, the tight rhythms of the DR-55, and the unique groove of the SU700. EffecTV is used for the video, visually emphasizing the experimental nature of the song. The simple yet deep soundscape evokes the feeling of wandering through an inorganic city night.
#synth #prophet5 #dr55 #su700 #electronicmusic #citypop"
"On The Run" de Pink Floyd avec un clone amélioré du module SEM d'Oberheim, fabriqué par NRSynth, une lutherie éléctronique made in France #pinkfloyd #ontherun #oberheim #sem #NrSynth
2. Tangerine Dream Intro "Ricochet Part 1"
Le module SEM de NRSynth est vraiment parfait pour reproduire l’intro de « Ricochet Part 1 » de Tangerine Dream. https://nrsynth.fr
3. Module SEM NrSynth Démo 1
00:00 Midnight Express
00:57 Star Cycle
01:41 Dervish D.
02:06 Stranger Things
02:44 Il était une fois le Prophet
4. Module SEM NRSynth Démo 2
00:00 Basse 1
00:13 Basse 2
00:26 Fun For Me
00:38 ABACAB
00:54 Welcome To The Machine
01:24 Caverne
02:33 Tange FX
02:49 Chinox
03:04 Percox
5. Tangerine Dream « Monolight (Part 2) » With the Sequential Prophet 6 & Korg Kronos
Oberheim Legacy: In 1974, Tom Oberheim imagined a small synth as an accessory to his DS-2A digital sequencer. But it was Dennis P Collins, a gifted ARP engineer, who designed the multimode filter of the Synth Expander Module (SEM). This unique filter is a 12 db filter that cannot deny its lineage with the ARP 1047 (ARP 2500) and ARP 2023 (white Odyssey MK1) filters, 12 db filters also designed by Dennis P Collins. With two very fat VCOs and a devastating sync (also close to the Odyssey VCOs), the small SEM offers a powerful sound, very present in the mix and very different from Moog and other synths with 24 db filters. So despite its simplicity and a filter that does not enter self-oscillation, we can get a lot of sounds out of it. Accessible and easy to use, the SEM is a success. In 1975, Tom paired first two, then four, into a huge keyboard case, creating the first "true" polyphonic instrument in history, the "Four Voices." In 1976, the SEM was even expanded to eight. Nicknamed the "White Elephant," its sound was as enormous as the instrument itself! But in 1978, the brilliant Prophet-5 made it obsolete, and Tom designed the OB-X, whose channel cards were also clones of the SEM. Subsequently, the OB-XA and OB-8 used Curtis chipsets and no longer had quite the same sound. In 2010, Oberheim reissued the SEM identically, but with all surface-mount components. In 2011, the SEM PRO added just a MIDI interface.
NRsynth "Solo": This is an "extended" version of the SEM, handcrafted with traditional through-hole components. Only the envelopes have been modified for a punchier result; the rest is identical to the original synth. Additionally, the Solo features a sub-oscillator, a glide, white noise, and many more modulation options than the SEM. MIDI velocity is also supported. Finally, the white metal case gives way to a luxurious, classically crafted cabinet with waxed oak sides and black tolex, similar to a Marshall amp.
A patchbook of all Séraphin Palmeri's sounds is included with the device.
Specifications:
VCO: Two discrete VCOs with hard sync, saw, pulse + PW (same as SEM)
Sub-oscillator: Pulse wave – 1 octave below VCO1.
Noise: 100% analog white noise
Multimode 12 dB filter: Same as SEM with LPF, HPF, notch, and bandpass mode. VCA: Analog (same as SEM)
LFO: Analog, triangle wave (same as SEM)
Envelopes: Analog (same as Pro-1) with deactivatable "Release".
Digital LFO: 8 waveforms + tilt, 3 frequency ranges, sync.
Sample and Hold: Analog, sync.
Glide: Analog portamento circuit at the input.
Patchbay: 15 I/O points on 3.5mm jacks (Eurorack compatible).
Rear Connections: Audio I/O and sync on 6.35mm jacks. Reset button.
Dimensions: 30x24x15 cm
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"Very good condition Prophet VS + its very rare original memory Cartridge. This one model is truly in a very very good cosmetic shape as shown on pictures. This prophet VS was serviced in 2018 and works fine thanks to a new bright OLED display, new CEM5530's, new Data Entry Slider, some new switches, ... The Prophet VS is a true 'classic-hybrid' of the early nineties with a very unique sound signature. This synth was the original Sequential's venture into the digital era, combining through vector synthesis, 127 digital wave forms with the famous analog filters and envelopes of the prophet 5 legacy. Add to this excellent recipe, a 'sequencer' allowing to combine and or record the 4 oscillators/wave forms and mix them in real-time with the joystick and you get into seriously creative avenues. The result is a wonderful instrument, covering with ease a vast sonic territory, and allowing to reach both very warm analog sounds, evolving pads and landscapes, as well as very rich metallic and bell-like sounds."
"At SingleRoom, we performed an interactive set utilizing the Prophet-5 and 'M.' By blending the warm, analog tones of the Prophet-5 with the refined digital textures of 'M,' we created real-time sonic transformations.
This performance incorporated an improvisational approach, ensuring that each rendition unfolded with unique musical developments. By adapting the sound to the atmosphere and audience reactions, we provided a one-of-a-kind experience.
Harnessing the Prophet-5’s rich filters and the dynamic sound shaping of 'M,' we crafted deep, immersive synth sounds. Characterized by its simplicity yet profound depth, this performance stood as an exploration of the fusion of music and technology, offering listeners fresh inspiration."
Update: Some additional info via plantssytem on M:
"There is a deep relationship between Cycling'74's (MAX) M and ATARI M. Originally, ATARI M was developed by David Zicarelli, the current founder of Cycling'74, and Eric Amres, the founder of the 'Intelligent Sequencer Realtime' that I posted about last time. The prototype of MAX M is ATARI M. In addition, M was also released on the Commodore platform. I use ATARI M, which gives a more cutting-edge, direct and straightforward impression. The current ATARI emulation runs on Linux WattOS using Wine. I will send you the title splash of ATARI M and Realtime."
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Pic of the inside below.
"Vintage Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 Dual Manual Keyboard Synthesizer with Flight Case This Prophet 10 is in very good condition, and is fully functional, although the Braemer tape drive has not been tested. Has factory MIDI and sequencer, and the original blue Prophet-10 flight case on wheels. This may be one of the last Prophet-10s made, as the S/N is 0444. It's big and heavy!! Includes power cord, electronic copies of the operation manual and service information, and one original Sequential footswitch. The flight case foam is serviceable, but could use replacement. The synth is wrapped in plastic within the flight case. Full pictures are here [captured below]. By far the most prevalent of the original Prophet 10 models, the Prophet 10 Rev3 was a better built version than the previous 2 iterations for more consistent and reliable performance. It used Curtis Electronics Manufacturing chips, and featured 2 VCOs per voice, a low pass resonant filter with ADSR, LFO, & cv/gate controls. This rarely seen monster analog synth is by far one of the fattest and nicest vintage synthesizers.
"This pack makes use of the various native sound engines of the Iridium/Quantum, which are blended with high-quality recordings of some of the biggest pad monsters in synth history, including the legendary MKS-80, Prophet-10, JX-8P and Matrix-1000. The result is a highly usable pack of presets with some of the widest and warmest pads available on the Iridium & Quantum, immediately usable for many different music genres or a great starting point for further tweaking.
Harry van Mierloo is an emerging international sound- and creative designer from the Netherlands. He blends the sound of classic analog synthesizers with the power of modern machines – perfect for artists seeking highly usable patches or fresh inspiration as a starting point for everyday day studio work. For many years, Harry has been fascinated by the wonderfully rich and emotional touch that pad sounds can add to music. He has now crafted and released his first official soundset called ‘Perfect Pads’ for the Iridium & Quantum.
Perfect Pads: A collection of 33 meticulously crafted pad patches for the wonderful Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer."
"Zone16 is an experimental track where beats and textures intertwine, built using the classic sampler MPC2000 and the legendary synthesizer Prophet-5.
The tight groove of the MPC2000 supports the rhythmic structure, while the warm analog sound of the Prophet-5 expands the space, creating a unique sound world.
PureData + GEM was used for the video, and the visual expression of fantastic particles dancing like a flow further enhances the floating feeling of the music.
The sound and video unfold in sync, creating a work that gives you a sense of immersion as if you have stepped into a different dimension."
Korg DW-6000 is a great 40 years old vintage synth with deep sound & midi onboard.
While some people thinking that interface is limited - we made deep vintage strings,warm pads & swells,fat basses,prophet 5 style leads & musical bells and plucks & fx to show that this machine is Deep!
You will get 64 highly usable presets in syx format."
It's been a few years since I made Patches with REPRO, which I think is one of the best Software Synths out there to create 'Analog' style Sounds and beyond. As you can see, I have a Prophet 10 and I can get the sounds so close, it's really quite astounding.
I'm back with another 100 Patches, covering Pads & Motion, Bass & Lead, Strings & Keys and a whole lot more. As usual, all 100 Patches are demonstrated over 4 Videos - This the 2nd Video.
Requires - Repro 1.1.3 (revision 16797) and will only work on u-he REPRO 5 and not the Sequential Prophet 5/10.
This is the 4th and final Video demonstrating Patches 76 to 100"
"Vol 2 Out March 1st 2025
It's been a few years since I made Patches with REPRO, which I think is one of the best Software Synths out there to create 'Analog' style Sounds and beyond. As you can see, I have a Prophet 10 and I can get the sounds so close, it's really quite astounding.
I'm back with another 100 Patches, covering Pads & Motion, Bass & Lead, Strings & Keys and a whole lot more. As usual, all 100 Patches are demonstrated over 4 Videos - This the 2nd Video.
Requires - Repro 1.1.3 (revision 16797) and will only work on u-he REPRO 5 and not the Sequential Prophet 5/10.
This is the 3rd Video demonstrating Patches 51 to 75"
"Vol 2 Out March 1st 2025 It's been a few years since I made Patches with REPRO, which I think is one of the best Software Synths out there to create "Analog" style Sounds and beyond. As you can see, I have a Prophet 10 and I can get the sounds so close, it's really quite astounding.
I'm back with another 100 Patches, covering Pads & Motion, Bass & Lead, Strings & Keys and a whole lot more. As usual, all 100 Patches are demonstrated over 4 Videos - This the 2nd Video.
Requires - Repro 1.1.3 (revision 16797) and will only work on u-he REPRO 5 and not the Sequential Prophet 5/10.
This is the 1st Video demonstrating Patches 26 to 50.
