Prophet-6 Desktop Module | Sequential Synths

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The Sequential Prophet-6 from Dave Smith Instruments is a modern, all-analog 6-voice polyphonic desktop synthesizer module that pays tribute to the original vintage Prophet 5, but with several enhancements. The synth features true voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, amplifiers, envelopes, and an LFO. Additional enhancements include studio-quality effects, a polyphonic step-sequencer, and an arpeggiator; all of which can be synchronized internally or via external MIDI clock.

The control panel offers knob-per-function control with no menu diving. There are 500 permanent factory programs and 500 user programs, which are organized into 10 banks of 100 presets. Able to fit in a backpack, the Prophet-6 desktop offers an ideal combination of portability and power for the project studio or the gigging musician.

6 Voices w/ 2 Oscillators per Voice Low-Pass and High-Pass Filter Dual 24-Bit/48 kHz FX Engine Poly Mod Modulation Matrix Polyphonic Arpeggiator Polyphonic Step Sequencer w/ 64 Steps 1- to 6-Voice Unison Mode 1000 Program Patch Memory

Parameters
Oscillators	2x discrete VCOs per voice Wave Shape per Oscillator (Continuously Variable): Triangle, sawtooth, pulse, and square 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: For increased tuning instability, from subtle to extreme
Mixer	Oscillator 1 amount Oscillator 1 sub-octave amount Oscillator 2 amount White noise amount
High Pass Filter	2-pole, resonant, high-pass filter per voice Bi-polar filter envelope amount Velocity modulation of envelope amount Keyboard Tracking: Off, half, full
Low Pass Filter	4-pole, resonant, low-pass filter per voice 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
Envelope Generators	Filter Envelope: Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator Amplifier Envelope: Four-stage (ADSR) envelope generator with velocity modulation of envelope amount
LFO	5x 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
Poly Mod	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
Aftertouch	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
Clock	Master clock with tap tempo BPM control and display MIDI clock sync
Arpeggiator	Selectable Note Value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note 1, 2, or 3 octave range Up, down, up/down, random, and assign modes
Sequencer	Polyphonic Step Sequencer: 64 steps and rests
Effects	Stereo analog distortion Dual, 24-bit, 48 kHz Digital Effects: Reverb (room, hall, plate, spring), delay (full bandwidth digital delay and emulated bucket brigade and tape delays), chorus, and phase shifter Delay sync True Bypass: Maintains fully analog signal path when digital effects are off
Controls	Polyphonic Glide: Portamento Hold Switch: Latches held notes on Unison (Monophonic) Mode: 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
Patch Memory	1000 Programs: 500 user / 500 factory programs in 10 banks of 100 programs each Direct Program Access: Prophet 5-style single-button access to the current set of 10 programs
Input & Output	Left/Mono & Right Audio Outputs: 2 x 1/4" / 6.35 mm phone jack Headphone Output: Stereo, 1/4" / 6.35 mm phone jack MIDI: In, out, and thru ports USB: Bi-directional MIDI communication Low-pass filter cutoff expression pedal input Volume expression pedal input Sustain footswitch input Sequencer start/stop footswitch input
Power	100/240 volts at 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 30 W maximum IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
Dimensions	21.3 x 7.4 x 4.4" / 54.0 x 18.9 x 11.2 cm
Weight	13.0 lb / 5.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight	14.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	25.95 x 12.3 x 9.8"

Two discrete voltage-controlled oscillators (plus sub-oscillator) per voice
Continuously Variable Waveshapes: Triangle, sawtooth, and variable-width pulse waves
One 4-pole, resonant, low-pass inspired by the original Prophet-5 filter
One 2-pole, resonant, high-pass filter
VCA: Voltage-controlled amplifiers

Dual Effect Engine: 24-bit/ 48 kHz resolution
Studio-quality reverbs, delays (standard and BBD), chorus, and phase shifter
True bypass maintains a full analog signal path
Independent stereo 100% analog distortion effect

Modulation Sources: Filter envelope and oscillator 2 (both with bi-polar control)
Destinations: Oscillator 1 frequency, oscillator 1 shape, oscillator 1 pulse width, low-pass filter cutoff, and high-pass filter cutoff
Unison Mode: Configurable voice count (1-6 voices) and key modes
Polyphonic Step Sequencer: 64 steps with up to 6 notes per step with rests. Syncs to an external MIDI clock
Arpeggiator: Syncs to external MIDI clock

Knob-per-function front panel offers instant access to virtually all Prophet-6 functions
1000 Presets: 500 permanent factory programs and 500 user programs organized into 10 banks of 100 programs
Live Panel Mode: Switches from a preset to current knob and switch settings

All of this awe-inspiring sound is packed into a desktop module that’s small enough to fit in a backpack. It’s an ideal combination of portability and power for the project studio or the gigging musician

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this include the rods and lens gear?

A: It includes 1 Focus Module, 2 Rod for 3 Rod exension 4 Lens Gear 5 Calibration Chart 6 Clibration stand. The instruction manual can view here "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2463/3081/t/5/assets/user-manual--focus-module.pdf?0032"

Q: 2. Will this work in a Dell Inspiron 3910?

A: Yes, the Crucial 16GB Desktop DDR4 3200 MHz UDIMM Memory Module is compatible with your Dell Inspiron 3910.

Q: 3. It works for macbook pro 15 2018?

A: Unfortunately, the Macbook Pro 15 2018 has DDR4 onboard memory. So it would not allow for any ram upgrades or modifications.

Q: 4. Will this work on the L-558 meter?

A: No, the Sekonic RT-GX Godox Transmitter Module will only work with the following models. Lowepro DP Kit Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U

Q: 5. I have HP Envy Desktop computer with one 16GB 2933 MHz DDR4 RAM chip. Will this work with that computer even though it has a faster speed than included RAM?

A: The only issue you would experience would be the Crucial 16GB Desktop DDR4 3200 MHz UDIMM Memory Module (1 x 16GB) would be limited to the 2933 MHz. However to ensure system compatibility a model number would be required.

Q: 6. Is this compatible with Dell 14" Vostro 3400 Laptop BH# DEVOSTRO3400?

A: This RAM is compatible with your Dell.

Q: 7. Will this work in an HP ENVY 34-b015t. I would like to upgrade from 12GB of RAM to 32GB?

A: No, this is not the recommended RAM. Supports up to PC4-17000 (DDR4-2133) Supports 4 GB and 8 GB DDR4 SODIMMs https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05378107

Q: 8. does this work with a razer blade 15 2020 laptop?

A: According to Crucial, yes.

Q: 9. Will this work with a Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2-in-1?

A: Yes it is compatible.

Q: 10. do we need the wifi?

A: The DNP DS620A, DS820A, QW410, DS-RX1HS, DS40, and DS80 printers can all work without the DNP WCM Plus Wireless Connect Module, but the module is a good option to print from phones, tablets, or computers without a wired connection.

Austin	29/09/2024
[14.6 lb] I have been using this as a source for automated modulations and a sweeping sweet-spot finder in my patches, overall it frees up some sends for me and I find cool sounds faster 5

Pat S.	19/09/2024
[14.6 lb] Just what we needed for shooting indoors and jelling windows. 5

James	08/09/2024
[14.6 lb] The DSI Prophet 6 is probably the most compelling Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer on the market at the moment. Having learned synthesis on a Moog Modular in the 70's it is clear to me that this little beast is the real deal. A modern Analog Poly Synth wrapped in a very modern feature set. If you're looking for the classic Prophet 5 sound but did not want to deal with the unstable tuning headaches of the original then your ship just came in. The design and layout is superb, with every knob and control right there in front of you for instant changes in modulation with no menu diving. In fact, there are no menus, just like the Prophet 5, however I did not find that limiting once I got used to it. The included sound set is excellent and much better that the sound set that DSI shipped with the Prophet 8 IMHO. If you are lucky enough to find a store that actually has the Prophet 6 on display you can use the 'Play' function in the sequencer section to preview the sounds. For me, the warm analog sound of this machine is what made it stand out from the other DSI offerings, however it was the outstanding Arp/Sequencer and Digital Effects engine that convinced me that it was worth the heavenly price point. The ability to use the Poly-Chain feature to link two Prophet 6's together would create a 12 Voice, Analog tone monster to contend with. Add in a full size keyboard and integrated power supply and there not much to be desired here. The available third party software really helps to round out the potential for using this in the studio and integrating it into a DAW setup. The nicely weighted keyboard is both velocity sensitive and has after-touch but for some reason the P6 ships with a 49 note, four octave keyboard while its namesake and other DSI offerings like the P8 came with a 61 note keyboard. Not a show stopper for me but it is a curious omission on an otherwise brilliant, modern analog synthesizer. Highly Recommended. 5

Emile	15/08/2024
[14.6 lb] Rich full sound..for not too much $$! Nicely made too. 5

Derrick	11/06/2024
[14.6 lb] exactly what I need. 5

Randall	03/05/2024
[14.6 lb] This is the second one of these I've purchased, to get even more voices. Out of all the prophet follow-on synths that Dave Smith and Sequential have produced over the years, this one finally captures the sound of the famous Prophet-5. Some people complain that they followed the scheme of the original Prophet-5 a little too closely and left out some functions (like onboard effects) that recent synths seem to have, but I think Sequential arrived at the right balance on this unit. 5

Fernando	01/05/2024
[14.6 lb] First of all, it's a prophet 5 that you can take everywhere reliably! Immediate sounds, intuitive and simple interface and build quality is the best. Sounds huge and beautiful without much effort, super fun to play with. 5