The Prophet Rev2 8-Voice Module is a renowned modern synthesizer, ideal for both enthusiasts and professional musicians due to its extensive features and versatility.
- Polyphony: It offers 8 voices of polyphony, expandable to 16 voices with an additional Expander Kit.
- Oscillators: Each voice comprises dual digitally-controlled oscillators (DCOs) along with a sub-oscillator, ensuring rich and diverse sound generation.
- Filters: Each voice is shaped using 2/4 pole low-pass resonant Curtis filters, recognized for their bold and punchy sound.
- Waveshape Modulation: This feature allows modulation on all waveforms, providing a broad range of sonic possibilities.
- Effects: The built-in effects section includes reverb, delays, chorus, phase shifter, ring modulation, and distortion, which can be applied per layer in stacked or split voice modes.
- Mod Matrix: The synthesizer boasts an extensive modulation matrix, now twice the size of its predecessor, the Prophet ’08, offering vast capabilities for sound design.
- Step Sequencer: It includes a polyphonic step sequencer per layer, accommodating up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step, making it a powerful tool for both composition and live performance.
- Bi-timbral Operation: The module can function in bi-timbral mode, effectively working as two separate synthesizers for layered or split sounds.
- Interface: Designed for user-friendliness, it features the same controls as the keyboard version, along with a crisp OLED display.
The Prophet Rev2 8-Voice Module is acclaimed for preserving the essence of the classic Prophet ’08 while enhancing it with additional features, making it a more powerful and versatile instrument. It excels in facilitating complex chords, intricate textures, and unique sound designs, thus inspiring creativity and bringing musical ideas to life.