Sequential Prophet-6 Synthesizer Module Overview
Sequential’s Prophet 6 is not a reissue of the iconic Prophet 5 - it’s more of a reimagining that encapsulates the best elements of that legendary synth and combines them with modern features such as a syncable LFO, a fully-featured arpeggiator, a polyphonic step sequencer, studio-quality digital effects and more.
Compact Analogue Power
The Desktop version of the Sequential Prophet-6 condenses the same rich analogue sound, tactile interface and array of connectivity of the Keyboard model into a highly portable & compact module. If you need to conserve space in your studio, prefer to sequence from your DAW, have a favoured MIDI controller or simply need a lightweight synth solution for gigging - the Prophet-6 Desktop is a top choice.
An advantage of the Prophet-6 Desktop is that if the four-octave Fatar keyboard of the Keyboard version is too big or too small for your needs, you can hook up the Desktop module to your controller of choice, whether it’s a graded 88-key monster or a slim pad-laden device. Because the Prophet-6’s sound engine features velocity sensitive envelopes, aftertouch and supports MPE, we highly recommend using the Desktop alongside a controller that can make the most of its capabilities.
Double Up
The Sequential Prophet 6 Desktop is more than a lighter and smaller alternative to its keyboard-equipped sibling, it can be a companion to it, too. This is thanks to the Poly Chain mode, which allows you to connect a Prophet Keyboard & Desktop together via MIDI to double the available polyphony. The result is a whopping 12 voices of discrete analog goodness.
Premium Hardware
The P6 module features a rugged & road-ready metal chassis and sleek walnut trim & end cheeks give it the timeless look of a classic synthesizer.
If you told someone in the '80s that you could fit a true analogue Prophet synth into your backpack, they wouldn’t believe you! Today, you can experience the quintessential Sequential sound within a compact instrument that doesn’t compromise on tonal quality or features.
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- Two newly designed, discrete VCOs per voice
- Continuously variable wave shape (triangle, sawtooth, pulse, square) per oscillator
- Pulse width per oscillator
- Hard sync: oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2
- Triangle sub-octave generator (oscillator 1) per voice
- Low frequency mode (oscillator 2)
- Keyboard tracking on/off (oscillator 2)
- Oscillator slop amount for increased tuning instability, from subtle to extreme
- Oscillator 1 amount
- Oscillator 1 sub-octave amount
- Oscillator 2 amount
- White noise amount
- Two-pole, resonant, high-pass filter per voice
- Bi-polar filter envelope amount
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
- Keyboard tracking: off, half, full
- Four-pole, resonant, low-pass filter per voice, inspired by the original Prophet 5 filter
- Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the Resonance control
- Bi-polar filter envelope amount
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
- Keyboard tracking: off, half, full
- Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator
- Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
- Five wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
- Clock sync (internal or external MIDI clock)
- Initial amount
- Mod destinations: oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 2 frequency, oscillator 1 and 2 pulse width, low-pass filter cutoff, high-pass filter cutoff
- Sources: filter envelope (bi-polar) and oscillator 2 (bi-polar)
- Destinations: oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 1 shape, oscillator 1 pulse width, low-pass filter cutoff, high-pass filter cutoff
- Source: channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount
- Destinations: oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 2 frequency, LFO amount, amplifier envelope amount, low-pass filter envelope amount, high-pass filter envelope amount
- Master clock with tap tempo
- BPM control and display
- MIDI clock sync
- Selectable note value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note
- One, two, or three octave range
- Up, down, up/down, random, and assign modes
- Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps and rests
- Stereo analog distortion
- Dual, 24-bit, 48 kHz digital effects, including: reverb (room, hall, plate, spring), delay (full bandwidth digital delay and emulated bucket brigade), chorus, flanger, phase shifters, and ring modulator
- Delay sync
- True bypass maintains fully analog signal path when digital effects are off
- Polyphonic glide (portamento)
- Hold switch latches held notes on
- Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to all six voices, and key modes
- Preset switch: when off, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear
- 500 user and 500 factory programs in 10 banks of 100 programs each
- Direct program access, including Prophet 5-style single-button access to the current set of 10 programs
- Left and right audio outputs (2 x 1/4” phone jack)
- Headphone output (stereo, 1/4” phone jack)
- MIDI in, out, and thru ports
- USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
- Low-pass filter cutoff expression pedal input
- Volume expression pedal input
- Sustain footswitch input
- Sequencer start/stop footswitch input
- IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
- Operates worldwide on voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50 to 60 Hz; 30 watts maximum power consumption
- 21.25” L x 7.43” W x 4.4″ H (54.0 cm x 18.9 cm x 11.2 cm)
- 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)
- Walnut end panels and trim
