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Sequential ups the ante (again) with a module version of the REV2, the 8-voice analog synthesizer that takes over where the legendary Prophet ’08 left off. The REV2 is an absolute beast that boasts dual DCOs, a sub-oscillator, and a 2/4-pole resonant lowpass Curtis filter per voice. Other features include bi-timbral operation, waveshape modulation, a beefy onboard FX engine, an advanced polyphonic step sequencer, a crisp OLED display, and USB. Synth geeks here at Sweetwater are excited about Dave Smith Instruments’ REV2 module. Dave has delivered another killer synth — and it’s an amazing value.
The starting point was Dave Smith’s modern classic, the Prophet ’08. Says Dave: “The REV2 is the realization of our effort to enhance and improve everything we could about the original design — all at a more accessible price.” You can even download existing Prophet ’08 libraries; not only will they sound spot on, but you can enhance them with the new REV2 features. The Prophet ’08 was, of course, an 8-voice synth. The 16-voice version of the REV2 not only doubles the polyphony — you can allocate voices as you wish: deploy extensive two-hand chords; stack two 8-voice patches for massive, intricate textures. The sky’s the limit. If that’s more than your music requires, this 8-voice version still offers the same voice allocation flexibility, albeit, with half the polyphony.
The synth largely owes its audacious, authoritative sonics to its per-voice 2/4-pole, resonant lowpass filters based on the chip design pioneered by the late Doug Curtis. These are the same filters used in many classic synthesizers of the 1970s and ’80s — and also in the Prophet ’08. The filter section includes a separate Audio Mod control that lets you dial in motion and harmonic complexity.
Sequential equipped the REV2 with a powerful polyphonic step sequencer that accommodates up to 64 steps with 6 notes per step. A compelling tool for performance or composition, the poly step sequencer lets you craft a unique sequence for each layer in split-voice or stacked mode. You can also use the sequencer as a modulation source in gated mode, where you can achieve complex modulation with up to four different 16-step sequences. Sequences permit ties and rests, and can sync to external MIDI clock. The separate arpeggiator, which supports note repeats and re-latching, can also sync to external MIDI clock.
The beefy effects engine onboard the REV2 serves up tasty reverbs, standard and vintage-style BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) delays, phase shift, chorus, ring mod, and distortion. With the REV2 set up in split-voice or stacked mode, you can apply a unique effect to every layer. You can even modulate effects parameters using the REV2’s Mod Matrix — a popular feature from the Prophet ’08. On the REV2, the Mod Matrix is double the size, with eight individual slots and expanded sources and destinations. It’s a sound designer’s dream.
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