The Prophet 12 was Dave Smith's triumphant 2013 return to the Prophet line, and the first to break from pure analog. Twelve voices of hybrid synthesis: four digital oscillators per voice (classic and complex waveshapes plus FM and wavetable character) running straight into real analog low-pass and high-pass filters. The result is huge, glassy, dimensional and unmistakably modern, while still sounding like a Prophet where it counts. It is a proper performance synth too, with velocity and aftertouch, a deep mod matrix, twin delays and a slick interface that begs to be tweaked. Bi-timbral, with arpeggiator and gated sequencer onboard. One of the most powerful synths Dave Smith ever shipped.

FEATURES & PROS:

• 12-Voice Hybrid: Four digital oscillators per voice into real analog filters, the best of both worlds.
• Analog Filters: Switchable 2/4-pole low-pass plus a resonant high-pass for serious tone shaping.
• Deep Modulation: A generous mod matrix, four LFOs and looping envelopes for living, evolving patches.
• Twin Delays: Stereo syncable delays built in, no outboard needed.
• Performance-Ready: 61 semi-weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch, plus arpeggiator and sequencer.
• Bi-Timbral: Split or stack two patches across the keyboard.

THE WORD: Sound on Sound's Gordon Reid rated the Prophet 12 a modern classic that earns the Prophet name. Read the review at Sound on Sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12
• Released: 2013
• Type: hybrid digital/analog polysynth
• Voices: 12
• Oscillators: 4 digital per voice plus sub
• Filters: analog 2/4-pole low-pass, resonant high-pass
• Keyboard: 61 semi-weighted keys, velocity and aftertouch
• Effects: dual delays (digital and character)
• Modulation: 4 LFOs, 4 envelopes, mod matrix
• Connectivity: MIDI in/out/thru, USB