DSI Introduces the Prophet 12!

[JasonvW]

Originally Posted by eXode

Prophet 12 Polyphonic Synthesizer Keyboard

It's the Prophet 12!!!

Woah! Wasn't expecting that! Let's check this vid out...

[Kaoz]

Originally Posted by exode

prophet 12 polyphonic synthesizer keyboard

it's the prophet 12!!!

Full. Of. Win.

[Spectral Climax]

OMG! I wonder what else has changed (except polyphony)...

[Ohulahanbass]

4 oscillator/per voice WOW!!!

[subsonix]

Looks fantastic

[Qfactor]

Originally Posted by eXode

Prophet 12 Polyphonic Synthesizer Keyboard

It's the Prophet 12!!!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!

[Spectral Climax]

[recnsci]

Ha, it is hybrid after all.

Great, 3rd synth in a week that I have to buy.

(and it seems it's complete overhaul, LP and HP, that's not VCF from DSIs synth-on-chip)

[Luke44]

wow! still in love with my prophet 08, this is on the to buy list for sure

[Kaoz]

I'll admit, i'm a massive DSI fanboy, but I don't think I can be alone in thinking this is the most impressive synth launch from NAMM so far.

[Pym]

ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 24, 2013—Dave Smith Instruments today introduced a new polyphonic synthesizer, the Prophet 12, at the 2013 NAMM Show. “After 35 years of creating synths, this is simply my best synth yet,” said Smith. “We sort of started from scratch on this one rather than spinning off another product from our previous designs.”

At twelve voices, the Prophet 12 boasts the greatest polyphony of any instrument designed by Smith. Each voice features four oscillators capable of generating classic and complex waveforms, a sub-oscillator, resonant analog low- and high-pass filters, and analog VCAs. The new Character section adds a variety of wave shaping and sound sculpting options, like Drive, Hack, Decimation, Girth, and Air. Additional features include a tuned feedback path,
a four-tap stereo delay per voice, expanded arpeggiator functionality, deep modulation capabilities, and bi-timbral operation. The LFOs, delay, and arpeggiator can all be synced, either to the internal clock or an external MIDI clock. Two programmable position- and pressure-sensitive touch sliders take the performance controls beyond the standard pitch and mod wheels (also included).

“We’re already blown away by the sonic breadth of this synthesizer’s new voice architecture,” Smith continued. “It doesn’t sound like anything else and I’m very excited for people to hear it.”

The Prophet 12 is expected to be available Q2 of 2013 with a projected MAP of $2,999.

Download high resolution photos of the Prophet 12 at DSI Photos

View a video demo of the Prophet 12 at Untitled Document.
Price and specifications subject to change.

Launched in 2002, Dave Smith Instruments is helmed by legendary musical instrument designer and Grammy® award winner Dave Smith. Dave’s many accomplishments include the creation of the Prophet-5—the world’s first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer—and his legacy as the primary driving force behind MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).
Dave Smith Instruments’ products are used by an ever-increasing roster of well-known musicians and are available from music retailers worldwide. Instruments include the versatile analog/digital hybrid Evolver synthesizers and the Tempest analog drum machine. Dave Smith Instruments is based in San Francisco, where the instruments are also manufactured. For more information, visit Untitled Document.

[Alekto]

Oh my. That's what I'm talking about.

[Spectral Climax]

...I've lost track of features...
there's a HP filter in there too!

This is gorgeous...it looks like a next generation poly-evolver with waveshaping and 12 f%&^ng voices...

[JSt0rm]

So much new analog.

[complex]

I want audio!!!!!!!!

[jdsowa]

While DSI is putting out a 12-voice synth, Moog is light years ahead, giving its fanboys a noise generator. Back to the drawing board, Dave.

[Steve Morley]

Wow that throws my plans!! Was going to get a Prophet 08 in March but now I want this...however due to space restrictions I hope they make a module like the 08 out of this....But it sounds great!!

[tobymusic]

W
O
W



Affordable?

[Dr Venkman]

That looks beautiful. I was planning on getting an 08 module, may take advantage of the eBay price drop, may just save up for this.

[Spectral Climax]

Projected MAP $2,999 well...big synthesizers..."big money" It's still cheaper than a monophonic Moog Voyager... :P :D

[allusion76]

I just got a woodie!!

[Rhodester]

Looks amazing and here's the spec.

At twelve voices, the Prophet 12 boasts the greatest polyphony of any instrument designed by Dave Smith. Each voice features four oscillators capable of generating classic and complex waveforms, a sub-oscillator, resonant analog low-pass and high-pass filters, and analog VCAs.

The new Character section adds a variety of wave shaping and sound sculpting options, like Drive, Hack, Decimation, Girth, and Air. Additional features include a tuned feedback path, a four-tap stereo delay per voice, expanded arpeggiator functionality, deep modulation capabilities, and bi-timbral operation. The LFOs, delay, and arpeggiator can all be synced, either to the internal clock or an external MIDI clock. Two programmable position- and pressure-sensitive touch sliders take the performance controls beyond the standard pitch and mod wheels.



Introducing the Prophet 12 Synthesizer - Dave Smith Instruments - YouTube

[Jeezo]

we need visuals in posts !!!! lol

[hogberto]

once more, thank the synth gods for Dave Smith.

sold.

[kreeper_6]

Sounds like the Oscs are pure digital.

[Krubbadoo]

Not quite sure about the 'analogueness' of the tone. Nice features but doesn't sound full. Let's wait a greater demo.

[Karloff70]

Looks like the first DSI product I might end up desiring......sexy beast.

[cub005@yahoo.co.]

Beware the sound of early demos ..

[BaconTastesGood]

Does it say anywhere if it has analog oscillators? I notice that's markedly missing from the description, although I'd be fine with a PE/Tempest hybrid oscillator setup.

And guys...GUYS! Did you see the biggest improvement? IEC POWER CABLE CONNECTOR!!

[clip6]

Looks like a Studio 440.