Sequential Prophet-6

The Sequential Prophet-6 is the spiritual successor to the legendary Prophet-5, designed by Dave Smith — the same engineer behind the original. It distills the essence of classic Prophet tone into a modern, reliable instrument with all-analog signal path and vintage-style true stereo effects.

The sound is pure Prophet: rich oscillators, the distinctive 4-pole low-pass filter, and that unmistakable warmth that defined the 1970s and 80s. Two VCOs per voice provide saw, pulse (with width modulation), and triangle waves, plus a square sub oscillator. Pulse width modulation, hard sync, and oscillator slop add movement and vintage character.

What separates the Prophet-6 from its ancestor is practicality. Preset memory stores 500 sounds. The 64-step polyphonic sequencer captures performances with motion recording. True stereo BBD (bucket-brigade) effects — chorus, phaser, delay — and digital reverb add dimension while preserving analog authenticity.

The build quality is professional-grade with a steel chassis, real wood end cheeks, and a semi-weighted keybed with aftertouch. It's stage-ready and studio-capable in equal measure.

Who Is This For?

The Prophet-6 suits purists who want authentic analog polyphony with modern convenience:

• Professional keyboardists needing stage-ready vintage sounds
• Studio producers wanting the classic Prophet in productions
• Analog enthusiasts who appreciate VCO-based sound without vintage reliability concerns
• Sound designers working with organic, warm analog textures
• Synthesizer collectors adding a modern classic to their setup

For more voices, consider the Prophet Rev2. For the purest Prophet-5 recreation, look at the Prophet-5 reissue. The Prophet-6 offers the ideal balance of vintage character and modern features.