keybdwizrd - Prophet '08 Knob Tweaking! (in stereo)

[keysB3P]

Don't need the stand but the arms are great, thanks. I have had several of these types of arms replaced since their warranty is three years, the plastic handles used for tightening don't always hold up well. In my case neither at all, the company sent newer arms with far more adjustments. These companies are trying to make plastic do more than its capable of.

[keysB3P]

Thank you sir, I have seen them in Keyboard mag but they are so slow about answering questions. I really like the manner in which the stand puts your board where you need it. Many arms are not so versitile looking.

[keybdwizrd]

@keysB3P Take a look at the ProLine PL-402 2 Tier Double X-Braced Keyboard Stand at Musicians Friend.

[keysB3P]

I am more interested in the extra stand arms that holding the other board over the Prophet 08, I'd like to get some. Very nice.

[keybdwizrd]

@keysB3P This stand (both tiers) was made by On-Stage Stands. I bought it at Guitar Center here in the US some years back.

[PlayClubSoundZ]

i have a few va's already i want a nice analog synth and i was considering this 1 thank u

[PlayClubSoundZ]

do u recommedn this for electronic music like electro dubstep or house ?

[sacredgeometry]

@PlayClubSoundZ I would use a digital synth for any electronic music (virtual analogue) things like tight fm, wavetables/format wavetables, tight envelopes, effects, sample accurate reproductions, being able to control wave phase properly etc will really help with those types of sound If you like the sound of analogues and want to try something new go for it, you could make dub step/electro with a microphone and your voice is you were so inclined

[zenmachinefilms]

Fatastic! How do you think the Prophet-08 compares to the DSI Polyvolver?

[keybdwizrd]

@zenmachinefilms Never played one of those, actually.

[moretacos1]

How does the P08 do in reproducing the classic OBX sound used so much in the early 80s? Does it pretty much pounce every other keyboard out there today? I know there is a OP-X software synth for OB but I hate software synths.

[raGARRY]

i'm buying a synth and im completely new to playing them - i really like the sound of phantom 08 would anyone reccomend it for beginning with or would it be too complex?

[simon12332]

does the prophet have any internal effects? i see you used the mx2000 for some effects, so i was just wondering...

[keybdwizrd]

No internal effects.

[simon12332]

@keybdwizrd Still an awesome piece of gear!

[EdWood2006]

No internal effects means cheaper price and clean analogue signal path in maintained. I'm hopefully picking up a module version of this as soon as. Looks mint. Andromeda's are way too overpriced now.

[simon12332]

Agreed

[Ymhymhm]

This is something very awesome, I want a Prophet 08 so badly now!

[GudmundurThor96]

NICE Sound Fx

[stefan90kauw]

The Prophet '08 is a Virtual Analog machine right? :-)

[keybdwizrd]

No, it is real analog.

[stefan90kauw]

Sold!

Haha.... Reaaaally like the sound of it...

Think i'll save up money for this one! :O

[Cable3999]

Wow! You sir, are amazing! It's nice to see such a really good synth being put to very good use by such an amazing keyboardist! Thanks for sharing!

[keybdwizrd]

Thanks for the kind words.

[YoungMalcomX1]

what does the term tweaking means

[madichelp0]

supercool!!!

[DanC778]

Wow i love this synth! Great demo's! Im looking for a new synth. I've had a nord lead for a while. But....you know. It hasn't really got the analogue rawness, and magical, emotional tones. The 08 producers beautiful sound. But can ask you....what do you think? Is it the real thing, or not quite? If i was to go off your demo's alone, i would get one!

[keybdwizrd]

Well, it sounds just like it does in these videos. :) Keep in mind, however, that I have added external reverb and delay effects. I think it's "the real thing."

[DeRex9]

Hi keybdwizrd, how does the Prophet '08

compare to my Roland JP800, can you give me an onest unbiased opinion please? or should I invest in Polar,Virus, Phantom or Nord Lead to increase a palette of sounds for IDM and electro-techno style of music? Thank you in advance for your response. God bless you with your work.

derek :)

[keybdwizrd]

Sorry, I have never played a JP800. For electro/techno the Virus synths seem to be very popular. The TI's are expensive but used Virus A and B models go for "reasonable" prices on eBay. I have only played the Nord Lead in stores and have never really been impressed. I wish it had onboard delay and reverb effects.

[DeRex9]

Thanks for your response keybbdwizrd and sorry for the typo, I ment JP-8000. Anyway yout Prophet sounds off the hook. I must give it 5*****

D.

[thekilon]

yes it is

[naturalbluesky]

I actually have a prophet 5, and I'm really not sure what kind of amp or monitors to get. I'm sure I'll need something to capture the full range of the synth. What do you recommend?

[keybdwizrd]

Synths put out a wide range of frequencies, so for live/band use you really need PA speaker(s) or an amp built for keyboards like the ones made by Roland. For home/studio use I like my Event monitors, but my particular model is discontinued. Monitors are a personal choice so you should go to a store and listen to some yourself.

[samaepstein]

dont underestimate cranking your favorite analog synth through an overdriven tube amp. *not recommended for bass settings unless you disconnect the speaker and just use a d.i.* certainly for best overall sound a full freq. speaker is best. i did blow my kc-550 with moog sub bass though. go figure.

[tixxican]

Thankyou so much for taking your time to making these videos. I have already purchased an LP on the strength of your demos and soon a Prophet 08 will be mine.

[keybdwizrd]

Awesome... I hope you enjoy it.

[UnchainTheNight1]

i love it

[nseign]

what is the patch called at around 2:30-2:55? i love the warmth of that tone and would love to be able to find it when i get mine

[keybdwizrd]

Sorry, but in this video I was just tweaking knobs all over the place.  Didn't notate patches.

[nseign]

that's ok thanks anyways

[jonronson]

You are brilliant, your synth demos are fantastic and they are really helping me decide what synth I am going to get (I have decided on the Prophet 08)

Keep up the great work

[keybdwizrd]

Thank you very much!

[FrauReuter]

OK....i looked for a prophet one because i am a romantic one but it seems better to take a 08 - what a killer synth!! What a killer player! Great, boy!!!!!

Have nice new year + best regards

Martin from germany

[keybdwizrd]

Thanks, Happy New Year to you too!

[darkroomrecordings]

hi, how do you get youtube to play your video in stereo?

[CaptainOplanet]

there are some nice sounds coming out of this thing. The bass does get pretty thick. not as thick as the A6, though it does have alot more life to it due to the clearer top end. my only concern with the A6 is that it doesn't cut through the mix all that well. not a probelm with this baby. any thoughts?

[killanator21]

next time i find 2 grand in the middle of the street, i know what im buyying

[DavePerry2012]

BTW, what is the patch you start with here?

[keybdwizrd]

I think it's called "Slither Lead" and I shifted it down a couple of octaves.

[DavePerry2012]

Yea, I was impressed by that patch in one of your other videos as well (or it may have been the poly version). Dave managed to squeeze a lot of warmth and punch into the sound of this unit, it seems. Big selling points for me.

[DavePerry2012]

Phat! I just ordered one based partly on your videos. :-)

[keybdwizrd]

Cool.  Have fun with it.

[DavePerry2012]

I appreciate you posting these with well recorded audio. It's hard to tell from some of the other demo vids how good the sound is but it's crystal clear and has full bass fidelity in yours so that helped immensely. This is clearly a serious instrument from a proven maker (and a very nice guy, it seems). :-)

[bruinous]

lol. reminds me of earthbound

[Jam1457]

This was by far my favorite vid.. just love it!! - - would like to see some solo piano from you maybe - Bruce hornsby perhaps?

[chrimic]

Awesome - I really appreciate your movies - opens my eyes to what these awesome instruments can do (4 LFO's sound unreal when all out and reverbing like that!) thanks heaps for posting up your vids. love your work ©

[keybdwizrd]

Thank you!

[hilato]

Jesus man you are definitely awesome I definitely know you like Depeche mode since you love synth so much definitely I think you like Depeche mode

[EmeraldSynth]

very nice !

[thekilon]

I think my brain was sucked into your dimension. Excellent demo.