Dave Smith Instruments shared this image, capturing Dave Smith talking with John Chowning, creator of the FM synthesis algorithm. FM synthesis revolutionized keyboards in the 80s, as a result of Yamaha’s implementation in its DX line of synths.
Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a live performance by Marc Melià, on Prophet 08, Cloud Song. Here’s what he has to say about the performance:
Dave Smith Instruments has officially announced the Prophet-6 Desktop synth module. According to the company, the Prophet-6 Desktop puts vintage analog sound into a package small enough to fit in a backpack. Here’s the official video intro:
Synthesist Daniel Davis has created a free patch library for the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 synthesizer .
Dave Smith Instruments announced today that they are retiring five of their synthesizers.
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, via ux256, is part synth jam and part tech demo.
CodeKnobs has introduced an unofficial patch editor for the Dave Smith Instruments Mopho synthesizer, for both Mac & Windows.
Dave Smith Instruments announced earlier this week that the Sequential Prophet-6 is now shipping. Now they’ve shared some background information on the Prophet-6 patch library, which features recreations of the original factory sounds from its 1970’s predecessor, the Prophet-5:
Dave Smith Instruments has announced that it is now shipping the Sequential Prophet-6, a new 6-voice analog synthesizer, featuring voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. According to Smith, the new instrument is ‘targeted at musicians looking for vintage tone with the reliability of modern technology’.
Dave Smith Instruments announced today that the first Sequential Prophet-6, SN 00001, is ready to leave the production floor. The bad news is…..
