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Sequential Prophet X User Manual

Sequential Prophet X
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Samples-Plus-Synthesis
Hybrid Synthesizer

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Sequential Prophet X Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSequential
ModelProphet X
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started

First Things First

Basic steps to power up and get started with the synth.

Using the Main Display

Explanation of the front panel's main display and its controls.

Editing Programs

Guide on how to modify existing sound programs on the synth.

Saving a Program

Instructions on how to save your edited or created synth programs.

Working with Stacked or Split Programs

How to layer or split sounds for bi-timbral operation.

Chapter 2: Prophet X Controls

Sample Playback

Overview of the Prophet X's 150 GB sample library and instrument selection.

Oscillators

Details on the Prophet X's two digital oscillators and their waveform generation.

Mixer

Explanation of how to adjust levels for instruments and oscillators.

Filter

Description of the Prophet X's 4-pole resonant low-pass filter.

Filter Envelope

How the ADSR envelope shapes the filter's cutoff frequency over time.

Amplifier Envelope

How the ADSR envelope shapes the sound's volume over time.

Low Frequency Oscillators

Guide to the four LFOs used for modulation and sound shaping.

Chapter 3: Programming the Prophet X

Synthesis 101: Synth Bass

Tutorial on creating a basic synth bass sound using core synth components.

Creating Stereo Synth Brass

Tutorial for a wide stereo brass sound with pitch blip effect.

Modulation Techniques

Explores using LFOs and other sources for dynamic sound shaping.

Using Sampled Instruments

How to utilize and modify the built-in sample library.

Chapter 4: Connections/Setups

Rear Panel Connections

Description of all input and output jacks on the Prophet X.

Using USB

Information on connecting the Prophet X to a computer via USB for MIDI.

Calibrating the Prophet X

Procedures for calibrating wheels, sliders, and filters.

Formatting a USB Flash Drive

Steps to prepare a USB drive for importing samples and OS updates.

Updating the Prophet X OS

Instructions for updating the Prophet X's operating system.

Global Settings

Master Tuning and Transpose

Adjusts global pitch and octave settings for the synthesizer.

MIDI Clock Mode

Configures how the synth sends/receives MIDI clock signals.

MIDI Control Enable

Determines if the synth responds to MIDI controllers like wheels and pedals.

Pot Mode

Sets how rotary controls behave for parameter editing.

Alt Tuning

Selects one of the Prophet X's built-in alternative tuning scales.

Seq Pedal Mode

Configures the behavior of the SEQUENCER jack for external footswitches or audio signals.

Reset Globals

Resets all global synthesizer parameters to factory default settings.

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