The Sequential Prophet-10 Ten-Voice Analog Poly Synthesizer with 40-Program Sound Set is Dave Smith’s ten-voice version of the analog poly synth that changed the world. The result is as pure a renewal of an analog classic as you could wish for, with the authentic, muscular sound of the original and the roadworthiness of a state-of-the-art modern instrument. Vintage Sound, Vintage Knob To give the same mojo of Prophet-5 to the new Prophet-10, there is a Vintage knob. You cab use it to dial in as much old-school randomness as you’d like. Poly Mod and Enhanced Unison In addition to the unmistakable tone of its oscillators and filters, much of the classic sound of Prophet-5 was the result of Poly Mod, which is faithfully present here as well. True to the original, modulation sources are Filter Envelope and Oscillator B. Destinations include Oscillator A frequency, Oscillator A pulse width, and low-pass filter. The range of sounds possible defies its simplicity. Another welcome reprise is Unison mode, which now features configurable voice count (1-10 voices) with variable detuning, and chord memory. And now Glide works both in and out of Unison. Velocity and Aftertouch There are some couple of modern enhancements that are added to increase expressiveness: velocity sensitivity and aftertouch. These enable the Prophet-10 to perform in ways the original never could by putting filter sweeps, LFO mod, and volume changes at your fingertips. Bi-Timbral for Layers and Splits The Prophet-10 is bi-timbral, meaning that it can play two different programs simultaneously. In this mode, each program is allocated five voices. Use this capability to layer two programs for thicker, more powerful pads and chord stabs. Alternatively, split the keyboard into two independent performance zones and play synth bass in the lower range and leads or chords in the upper range. Effortless to Program The purity of the new Prophet’s sound is matched only by its simplicity to program. The knob-per-function front panel gives you instant gratification and immediate access to all sound-shaping controls. Toggling off the Preset button enables live panel mode, where the Prophet-10 switches to the current settings of its knobs and switches. What you see is exactly what you hear. Included are 200 permanent factory programs and 200 rewritable user programs, including the original 40-program sound set from 1978 that found its way onto countless recordings and film soundtracks back in the day and beyond. The Whole Package All of this punchy, powerful, analog goodness is housed in a full, five-octave, semi-weighted Fatar keyboard with USB, MIDI, Gate and CV ins and outs, and a premium-quality, steel and hand-oiled, sustainable black walnut heartwood body that make it as satisfying to behold as it is to hear and play.