The Sequential Prophet-10 synthesizer is another release you didn't see coming. We have to go back in history to understand what kind of powerhouse we have here. The Prophet-10 is essentially a double Prophet-5. In total, this P10 has ten voices, with two oscillators and a noise generator per voice. Additionally, it features a filter with ADSR and a general/volume ADSR. The original P5 was released in the late 1970s, the P10 a little later, and both synths were monsters. Not only in terms of capabilities but also in terms of support. The big names among producers and composers owned a Prophet-5. The Prophet-10 is extremely rare; the chance of coming across an original is almost zero. That old Prophet-10 was iconic, if only for its two-manual design.

Features of the Sequential Prophet-10

The new P10 is somewhat smaller compared to the original product, as the double keyboard has been removed, and the P10’s sequencer is also missing. In fact, apart from the name on the top and back, these two products look identical. This makes the new Prophet-10 much easier to transport than the old Prophet-10. And well, we do the sequencing with a computer, don’t we? And if you want to use an external hardware sequencer, this Prophet just has MIDI and CV/gate, so that won’t be a problem. The real functional difference is therefore only the number of voices, ten instead of five. So that is also the consideration to make.

Other properties

This Prophet-10 has a beautiful keyboard from Fatar, which is touch-sensitive and has aftertouch. There is, of course, USB-MIDI in addition to the already mentioned MIDI, making it a product of this era. If you miss the different filter character of previous revisions, you can switch back to the old revision editions with this new Prophet. Also very nice is a vintage rotary knob, with which you can add the instability of the past to your sound. To see it is a gem, that much is clear; to listen to it is pure nostalgia. This Prophet carries a price tag that not everyone can afford, but in return, you get a piece of renewed pop history. If you’re up for it, and it’s right up your alley, you’ll get a brand new and improved Prophet-10 in your studio!