Sequential Prophet Rev2 16-Voice Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer Keyboard

The Sequential Prophet Rev2 is a 16-voice polyphonic analogue synthesizer that represents a comprehensive evolution of the classic Prophet '08. Designed by Dave Smith, it builds upon the original's architecture while significantly expanding its sonic capabilities and creative workflow. This instrument combines genuine analogue sound generation with modern digital control and features, making it a versatile centrepiece for studio production and live performance. Key features include two digitally controlled analogue oscillators (DCOs) per voice, offering sawtooth, triangle, mixed saw/triangle, and pulse waveforms with dedicated waveshape modulation—a unique feature that allows dynamic tonal shaping. The signal path runs through a classic, resonant Curtis low-pass filter per voice, selectable between 2-pole and 4-pole modes. The synth provides 16 voices of polyphony, which can be used for expansive chords, or allocated into two independent 8-voice layers for sound stacking or keyboard splitting. Each layer has its own dedicated digital effects section, including reverb, delay, chorus, and distortion, and its own polyphonic step sequencer capable of 64 steps with up to 6 notes per step. The Rev2 is designed for immediate, hands-on control with a largely knob-per-function front panel and a comprehensive, 8-slot modulation matrix offering extensive sound design possibilities. It comes with 512 factory and 512 user programs. Housed in a robust chassis, it features a five-octave, semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch sensitivity, an integrated power supply, USB connectivity, and a clear OLED display. This makes it an eminently playable and reliable instrument suitable for professional musicians, sound designers, and synthesizer enthusiasts seeking a powerful, all-analogue voice architecture with modern sequencing and effects.