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Sequential PROPHET 5 MODULE

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Description

The Essentials to Know About the Sequential Prophet-5/Prophet-10 Module Synthesizer

  • The authentic Prophet sound in module format: same analog circuits and front panel controls as the keyboard versions, with a reduced footprint.
  • Dual sonic personality thanks to the Rev selector: choice between Rev1/2 type filter (SSI 2140) or Rev3 type filter (Curtis).
  • Adjustable "vintage" character: the Vintage knob controls the stability and variations from voice to voice, ranging from modern to unpredictable.
  • Ready for studio, stage, and modular setups: audio, MIDI, USB, and CV/Gate connections to integrate into a hybrid setup.

A classic of analog synthesis, reinvented for modern racks

Designed in the spirit of the Prophet-5 and Prophet-10, this module carries the sonic DNA that marked the history of analog polysynths: rich VCOs, musical low-pass filter, and immediate interface. It is aimed at those who want the "vintage" grain and organic response of a true analog path while benefiting from a format designed for compact studios and mobile live setups.

Who it's for and the styles where the Prophet Module excels

The Prophet-5/Prophet-10 Module is perfectly suited for advanced and expert musicians who prioritize direct editing and timbral quality. It shines on expansive pads, analog brass, deep basses, expressive leads, and evolving textures, whether in synthwave, pop, techno, ambient, or film scoring. In the studio, it serves as a "signature" voice in the mix; live, its clear panel and direct program access enable fast and reliable changes.

Features and innovations

The synthesis is analog subtractive, centered around two multi-waveform VCOs per voice (simultaneously selectable waveforms per oscillator), a 4-pole resonant low-pass filter, and an analog amplification path, with dedicated ADSR envelopes for filter and amplifier. Modulation relies on a multi-waveform LFO and the famous Poly Mod, allowing musical and aggressive routings (filter envelope and oscillator B to multiple destinations, including filter cutoff, oscillator A frequency, and pulse width).

The Rev selector allows switching between two filter signatures: one inspired by the earliest revisions (SSI 2140, a modern descendant of the SSM), and the other in the spirit of Rev3 (Curtis). The Vintage knob finely adjusts the behavior of oscillators, filters, and envelopes to recapture the "alive" feel of an old instrument. Finally, the instrument includes a full set of factory programs and user memory, with connectivity designed for current setups: MIDI, USB, and CV/Gate, as well as pedal inputs for expressive control (velocity and aftertouch via external controller).

Technical Specifications

Sound Generation

  • Oscillators: 2 CEM 3340 VCOs per voice
  • Simultaneously selectable waveforms: oscillator A sawtooth, square; oscillator B sawtooth, triangle, square
  • Pulse width per oscillator
  • Hard sync: oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2

Filter and Envelopes

  • Low-pass filter: 4-pole resonant low-pass filter per voice
  • Filter switchable between authentic Prophet-5 Rev1/2 and Prophet-5 Rev3 filter versions
  • 4-stage envelope generator (ADSR)
  • Vintage knob: adjusts properties of various Prophet 5 models (behavior of oscillators, envelopes, amplifiers, and other parameters)

Memory and Program Access

  • 200 factory programs and 200 user memory slots
  • 5 banks of 40 programs each
  • Direct access to programs, including 8 programs via a Prophet 5-style single button

Audio and Connections

  • Line output on 6.3 mm mono jack
  • Headphone output on 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • USB port
  • CV input/output on 6.3 mm jack
  • Gate input/output on 6.3 mm jack
  • Input for expression pedal/low-pass filter cutoff
  • Input for volume pedal
  • Input for sustain pedal

Format

  • Dimensions: 527 x 188 x 76 mm
  • Weight: 4.5 kg
Brand reference number: KSE PROPHET-5M
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