SEQUENTIAL POLYPHONIC SYNTH COMPARISON

FEATURE PROPHET XL PROPHET X PROPHET REV2 8/16 Voice OB-6 PROPHET-6 PROPHET-5 &10 Rev 4 Prophjet 12 Module
Voices 8 stereo, 16 mono, 32 paraphonic 8 stereo, 16 mono, 32 paraphonic 8-16 6 6 5 or 10 12

Split/Stack 2-way split/bi-timbral 2-way split/bi-timbral 2-way split/bi-timbral 2-way split/bi-timbral

Oscillators per voice 2 2 2 (plus sub osc, plus noise) 2 (plus sub osc, plus noise) 2 (plus sub osc, plus noise) 2 plus noise 4 (plus sub osc)

Oscillator Type digital with waveshaping digital with waveshaping analog DCO with waveshaping analog VCO analog VCO analog Curtis 3340 VCO digital

Superwaves Yes, supersaw Yes, supersaw

Digital Samples Yes. Two 16-bit, 48 kHz multi-sampled Yes. Two 16-bit, 48 kHz multi-sampled Yes
instruments per preset instruments per preset

Analog Filters 2 x analog 4-pole resonant low-pass 2 x analog 4-pole resonant low-pass 1 low-pass (Curtis) state-variable (custom discrete) 1 low-pass (custom discrete) Selectable 2040-style Rossum 4-pole filter 1 low-pass (Curtis)
filter per voice in 8-voice mode filter per voice in 8-voice mode 2/4-pole operation low-pass, band-pass, high-pass, 1 high-pass (custom discrete) or Curtis 3320 4-pole filter 1 high-pass (custom discrete)
notch

Effects 2 digital effects per layer 2 digital effects per layer 1 digital effect per layer Dual digital effects processor Dual digital effects processor (Chorus, 4 Digital Delays
(4 Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Stereo (4 Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Stereo (Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, (Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Flanger, Phaser, Ring Mod, Delay, Buck- 5 Character FX (Girth, Air, Hack,
Delay, Bucket-Brigade Delay, Distortion, Ring Delay, Bucket-Brigade Delay, Distortion, Ring Mono Delay, Stereo Delay, Bucket-Bri- Delay, Bucket-Brigade Delay, Reverb - et-Brigade Delay, Reverb - Hall, Room, Decimate, Drive)
Mod, Vintage Rotating Speaker, High-Pass Mod, Vintage Rotating Speaker, High-Pass gade Delay, Reverb, Distortion, High-Pass Hall, Room, Plate, Spring) Plate, Spring) Stereo Analog Distortion Feedback
Filter) Filter) Filter) Stereo Analog Distortion Stereo Analog Distortion
Mod Matrix 16 slots slots 8 slots “X-Mod” “Poly Mod” “Poly Mod” 16 x 2
28 sources 28 sources 22 sources 2 sources (Filter Env, VCO 2) 2 sources (Filter Env, Osc 2) 2 sources (Filter Env, Osc B) 26 sources
88 destinations 88 destinations 52 destinations 6 destinations (VCO 1, Shape 1, 5 destinations (Freq 1, Shape 1, PW 1, 3 destinations (Freq A, PW A, LPF) 100 destinations
PW 1, Normal <-> BP, Filter Freq, LPF, HPF)
Filter Mode)
LFOs 4 4 4 1 global 1 global 1 global 4 per voice

Envelopes 4 (1 filter, 1 amplifier, 2 auxiliary) 4 (1 filter, 1 amplifier, 2 auxiliary) 3 (1 filter, 1 amplifier, 1 auxiliary) 2 (1 filter, 1 amplifier) 2 (1 filter, 1 amplifier) 2 (1 filter, 1 amplifier) 4 (1 filter, 1 amplifier, 2 auxiliary)

Sequencer 64-step, polyphonic seq 64-step, polyphonic seq 64-step, polyphonic sequencer 64-step, polyphonic seq 64-step, polyphonic seq
16 step x 4 track gated step seq
Arpeggiator Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, programmable

CV In/Out Single CV/Gate In & Out

Ext Audio Input

Performance Touch Slider 2 2 2

Desktop version available? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Polychain Yes, 12 voices max Yes, 12 voices max

Keyboard Length 6 octaves, 76 keys 5 octaves, 61 keys 5 octaves, 61 keys 4 octaves, 49 keys 4 octaves, 49 keys 5 octaves, 61 keys

USB Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

MIDI In, Out, Thru In, Out, Thru In, Out, Thru In, Out, Thru In, Out, Thru In, Out, Thru In, Out, Thru

Pedal Inputs 1 sustain, 1 expression, 1 sequencer 1 sustain, 1 expression, 1 sequencer 1 sustain, 1 expression, 1 sequencer 1 sustain, 1 volume, 1 sustain, 1 volume, 1 sustain, 1 volume, 1 sustain, 2 expression
1 filter cutoff, 1 seq start/stop 1 LP filter cutoff, 1 seq start/stop 1 LP filter cutoff
Recommended For: This is 76-key, semi-weighted action Studio or live performance. Super Thick, warm, analog sound. Massive Classic big, punchy, Oberheim Classic big, punchy, Prophet analog The return of a classic. Authentic analog synthe- A sound designer and perform-
version of the Prophet X is ideal for versatile, it has the power to modulate 16-voice polyphony. Great for both analog sound. Excels at every- sound. Excels at everything a vintage sizer with Curtis VCOs, and both Curtis and er’s polyphonic dream synth.
the studio or live performance. Super both samples and synth parameters. vintage synth tones and complex thing a vintage poly synth does, poly synth does, but with a broader Rossum-designed filters provide the true sonic Super versatile, it has the depth
versatile, it has the power to modulate Great for traditional instrumenets such sound design through its deep modu- but with a broader tonal palette tonal palette and greater reliability. magic of the original Prophet-5 versions 1, 2, and of a modular but is faster and
both samples and synth parameters. as piano, electric piano, organ, drums, lation matrix. Two-part sound stacking and greater reliability. Fat tone, Fat tone, ease of use, built-in effects, 3. But in this modern reincarnation the capabili- easier to use. Crystal-clear
Great for traditional instrumenets such strings, guitar, and also complex pads, and splitting provides flexibility and ease of use, built-in effects, and and portability make it a natural for ties are expanded beyond the original to include tone is great for complex pads,
as piano, electric piano, organ, drums, effects, and evolving textures. Nearly timbral complexity. Two powerful portability make it a natural for on stage. Equally well suited to studio velocity and aftertouch, full MIDI, and USB. A effects, and evolving textures,
strings, guitar, and also complex pads, endless sonic possibilities sequencers add vast possibilities for on stage. Equally well suited to work due to its superb sound and abil- unique “Vintage” control provides continuous but handles classic synth sounds
effects, and evolving textures. Nearly music composition and sound design. studio work due to its superb ity to sit well in a mix. Along with the variability between the musical volatility of the equally well. Nearly endless
endless sonic possibilities Amazingly versatile and a true analog sound and ability to sit well in a OB-6, sets the standard for modern Rev 1 to the rock-solid stability of the Rev 4. All sonic possibilities.
powerhouse. mix. Along with the Prophet-6, analog poly synths. of this is available in a 10-voice version, as well.
sets the standard for modern
analog poly synths.