A Prophet '08 — on steroids
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.
Curtis filters: classic design, incredible sound
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.
Polyphonic Step Sequencer
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.
Powerful FX engine and Mod Matrix
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.
Features
- 8-voice polyphony lets you allocate voices as you wish
- Dual DCOs, sub-oscillator, and 2/4-pole resonant lowpass Curtis filter per voice
- Waveshape modulation, Modulation Matrix, bi-timbral operation
- Onboard FX engine with reverb, delays, chorus, phase shift, ring mod, and distortion
- Polyphonic step sequencer, advanced arpeggiator
- Per-knob programmability and real-time tweakability
- Crisp OLED display is easy to see on darkened stages
- Integrated power supply, USB support
Tech Specs
- Type:Desktop Synthesizer and Sequencer
- Analog/Digital:Analog
- Polyphony:8 voice
- Presets:512 factory programs, 512 editable user programs
- Oscillators:2 per voice (sawtooth, triangle, pulse)
- Envelope Generator:3 x EG (filter, VCA, ADSR)
- Filter:Analog Curtis low-pass filter per voice
- Effects Types:Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phase shifter, Ring modulation, Distortion
- Arpeggiator:Yes
- Sequencer:64 steps, 6 notes per step, 16 x 4 gated step sequencer
- Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4″ (main stereo out), 2 x 1/4″ (B stereo outs), 1 x 1/4″ (headphones)
- MIDI I/O:In/Out/Thru
- Other I/O:1 x 1/4″ (sequencer)
- Pedal Inputs:2 x 1/4″ (sustain, pedal/cv)
- USB:1 x Type B
- Features:Waveshape modulation on all waveforms, polyphonic step sequencer per layer, 8-slot modulation matrix
- Power Supply:Standard IEC AC cable
- Height:3.3″
- Width:21.6″
- Depth:7.9″
- Weight:7.5 lbs
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