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Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet-6 User Manual

Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet-6
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Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet-6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDave Smith Instruments
ModelSequential Prophet-6
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Credits and Acknowledgements

Sound Design

Names of individuals involved in sound design.

The DSI Crew

List of personnel from Dave Smith Instruments.

A Few Words of Thanks

Getting Started

Initial Setup and Operation

Overview of basic functions like selecting and editing programs, and live panel mode.

Connections

Rear Panel Ports

Description of all physical input and output jacks on the Prophet-6.

Global Settings

Parameter Configuration

Details on setting global parameters like MIDI, clock, and tuning.

Oscillators

Core Parameters

Explanation of Oscillator Frequency, Shape, Pulse Width, and Slop.

Mixer

Sound Generator Levels

Controls for setting output levels of oscillators, sub octave, and noise.

Filters

Filter Types and Controls

Description of Low-Pass and High-Pass filters, Cutoff, and Resonance.

Filter Envelope

ADSR Stages and Response

Details on Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release and response curve adjustment.

Amplifier Envelope

ADSR Stages and Modulation

Explanation of VCA envelope stages and modulation controls like ENV AMOUNT.

Effects

Types and Usage

Overview of digital effects (Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Reverb) and their parameters.

Low Frequency Oscillators

LFO Parameters and Destinations

Configuration of LFO waveshapes, frequency, and modulation assignments.

Poly Mod

Modulation Sources and Destinations

Setting up modulation between sources like Filter Envelope and destinations like Osc 1.

Arpeggiator

Modes and Parameters

Using and configuring the Arpeggiator's modes, tempo, and octave range.

Sequencer

Programming and Playback

Creating, playing, and transposing sequences.

Distortion and Transpose

Controls and Functionality

Adding analog distortion and transposing the keyboard pitch.

Hold and Glide

Features Overview

Sustaining notes and pitch bending between notes.

Unison Mode

Voices, Detuning, and Chord Memory

Using stacked voices, detuning, and chord memory in Unison.

Write (Save) Function

Saving and Canceling Programs

Procedures for saving, canceling, and comparing programs before writing.

Globals and Preset

Settings and Live Mode

Accessing and changing global settings, and using live panel mode.

Pitch and Mod Wheels

Wheel Configuration

Setting pitch bend range and using the modulation wheel.

Misc Parameters

Control Functions

Adjusting Pan Spread, Key Mode, Pitch Wheel Range, and Program Volume.

Aftertouch

Modulation and Destinations

Applying aftertouch to modulate parameters and choosing destinations.

Exporting Programs and Banks

Calibrating the Prophet-6

Calibration and Reset Procedures

Steps for calibrating oscillators, wheels, and resetting global parameters.

Using USB

Appendix A: Alternative Tunings

Tuning Descriptions

Details on default and alternative tuning scales available on the Prophet-6.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting and Support

Problem Solving and Contact

Common issues, solutions, and how to contact technical support.

Appendix C: MIDI Implementation

MIDI Parameters and Messages

Explanation of MIDI settings, messages, and data formats.

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