I hope some of the manufacturers of these new synths are listening to your demos. They are so much better than the usual product videos. You show off the synths capabilities in a very musical way. You've sold me on them.
@@alexandervitzthum2850 Yeah, the guys who do the product videos generally range from sub-mediocre to almost-good in their playing abilities. Rarely do you see anybody really good.
🤠 I find a lot of product demonstrators actually have real good keyboard chops but they don't represent a genre well. For example Scott Tibbs should not demonstrate a dance product as he doesn't know which presets to showcase.
Synth builders/engineers are not musicians tho. They don’t hear it the same way we do, they play an int patch and it tells them all the information they need half the time to know the power/quality of the synth 😅
Great vid (as usual). I've got my share of analog mono's and poly's over here, the Prophet 6 is far and away the workhorse, it gets used more than any other by a factor of 3. Partly that's because it's just so insanely versatile, it can credibly impersonate an OBX pads, moog lead, ms20 glitch... plus its own unique timbres. But mostly, it just has this amazing tone that, when you tweak the filters just right, will 'sit' in the mix no matter what else is going on in the arrangement. It's subtly electric, not overly warm but not too hard either, and just the right kind of buzz up top to give it effortless presence. It'd probably be the one synth I'd keep if everything else had to go. Only gripe is the built-in verbs always make it sound cheesy and the wrong kind of dated to my ears. But the phaser is super useful, and the distortion is amazing on bass to level it out and help it cut a bit better. Thanks for the killer demo!
nice, i am thinking of getting it to be the butter to go with my P12 knife edge... would be using BigSky for reverb on P12, maybe another great outboard reverb would take the P6 to the next level.
What would prevent me from having the P6 as my only synth is 6 voices and the 4-octave keyboard. I‘d be better off with my Rev 2 which can also sound pretty prophetish if you really know it.
Amazing intro sound, great sounds throughout. I think the world needs a Matt Johnson Jazz fusion album with that modern London scene sound I'm hearing!
videos like this make me realize that synths are probably the most versatile instruments and give the most interesting sounds . . . man I wish I could play the keys just like him . . .
You've fast become my favorite channel for synth demos. Every time, I learn things about the sound of a piece of gear that I don't get anywhere else; and you also consistently show these musical ideas in context with other complimentary instruments with complex chords and leads. It's so damned refreshing. Thank you.
Man on the videos you have a great Spirit and I love learning from you. I am taking care of my wife but I'm learning at the same time. I love the Lord Jesus Christ and you too. I am saving for the Prophet 6 and because of you, I hear the right stuff that FITS ME. I am going to play for the Lord.
I don’t believe Dave Smith has really had the recognition he deserves in comparison to Bob Moog. The release of the new P5 and P10 was exciting for those wanting to snap up a modern recreation of a historical classic but DS went further and retrofitted the vintage knob into the P6 and OB-6. This new feature elevates these synths to a wonderful level. Modern stability with genuine VCO softness. This was a genuine gift back to the consumer blowing Roland and its refusal to re-release classic VCO synths out of the water. Roland believed they knew better than the customer. Dave Smith just knew the customer. Matt just knows how to play. And doesn’t it just sound great?
Thanks for making these videos. All of us really appreciate it, it's not often you get to see an artist so talented demo synths on a personal youtube channel!! Very intimate, honest, and clearly not for ad revenue! thank you so much!
Beautiful playing again, thank you. It is so refreshing to hear a professional keyboard player making all these synths sing quite unlike most synth channels out there. I don’t usually like speedy mono lead soloing, because they tend to sound like technical scale exercises (sticking to one scale), but yours are much more interesting. Looking forward to the next video! :-)
Matt so great to see that you started uploading videos playing around with your equipment. You got me completely hypnotized with yours solo jams and is awesome to see that is not because of my hysterical fanatism towards anything surrounding Jamiro, because it's seems that new public and so the youtube algorithm appreciate a lot this kind of videos haha. Thank's for this and for being one of my influences to start playing the keyboard. Hope everything goes well in your life! Regards
That’s great. I can’t play anything but I’ve been a fan of analog synths ever since my hometown hero , Howard Jones, came to prominence in the 80s. Keep going, would also love to hear the Jupiter 8
This helps a lot bridging the gap until I can see Matt playing live again! No matter what gear, seeing and hearing him play is experiencing synth virtuosity in a league of its own. Love it Matt, appreciate you sharing these vibes a lot!
honestly that is a really good paring with the OBX-a. One of the best demos I have herd, thank you for posting. Been a fan of Jamiroquai for quite some time.
So good to see and hear someone on TH-cam who can play these goodies not just own or collect them and put em to shame when playin.. and interestingly I found the less modulated sounds of the OB-Xa at times more sterile/harsh then the P6 - but why compare, vibe rules...
Yeah, man!!! Always such nice playing. I love all of these very much. Some of those lead sounds are just killer. Always love Sequential/Sequential Circuits.
You made them both purr Matt, thanks for that, that was a treat! Two gorgous sounding, king of the vintage synths. Love the sound of both of them to bits.
What I love in watching synth presentations here, is that the "presenter" actually knows how to play, and compose, interesting takes. It's good music, agremented with an instrument showcase.
i had a sequential circuits synth on my bench for repair in the 90s . the owner was known to pawn his gear. i should have kept it , that thing was really cool . analog with a memory . midi . man what a machine
well, I thought I wouldn't need a prophet 6 but I guess I was wrong - there goes the christmas money, this will make a wonderful gift for my wife ;) your playing as always immaculate, great sounds and demo! would also love to see your demo of the jupiter 8 and also the wurly.
@Luke I feel bad because I called him "MARK" in my text above yours and that was an autocorrect. I know his name is Matt and always have. DAMNIT. Just noticed and corrected. Luke - I'll check the album out, chvrches. I hope there is a new Tempest in the pipeline. Everyone seems to think one is about to drop.
Help me dr buzz! 😎🎶just awesome Matt, always a joy an inspiration, time to enter my man cave ! I love Automaton but sooooo excited to hear what’s next ! those sounds on both Smiths are so good together 🙏🏼🙌🏻
I just want to say, watching your videos has inspired me so much. I now own a prophet 6 and montage 6! But I’ve sadly learned they are nothing without a decent player lol. I would absolutely love to learn how to play like you do. I’m mainly a guitar player but fell in love with synths after playing my first analog. I’ve watched your “funk keys” videos and they’re great! That’s just the style I aspire to have one day. Hopefully you’ll release more!? Also, you would make a ton of money with some preset packs for these instruments you have. I know I’d certainly buy them all! Anyways, keep up the fantastic work, I’ll be tuned in!! Thank you so much for all you do ❤️
I keep finding more of your videos to watch.....they are too good and now I know two things: 1) My playing needs to improve ASAP. 2) I need a Prophet 6, OB6 and possibly that OBXa too 😄😄 I hope DSI are paying you for these excellent promo vids 😉
Atmospheric and funky i like to play this staff with my customized violin;herbie hancock,boards of canada,nathan fake,donald fagen,chick corea,stevie wonder,jazz rock...you should come around in france and play in clubs,you re such an ecclectic and versatile musician!come in chamonix!
Okay you just need to make an album with all those nice sounds and your music and I'll just buy the first one I love vintage sounds with different synthesizer good idea
I actually went to look at the Moog 1 and started playing the Prophet Rev 2 that was next to it on demo, I walked out the shop with the Rev 2 and not the Moog 1
I have a lot of respect for your art of playing. It always looks so easy and relaxed. Beautiful melodies perfectly implemented👍👍👍👍👍 I would knot my hands if I tried🙄😉
Thank you Mr. Johnson. This video has opened up so much for me. It is as inspiring as Mr. Garzoli, my music teacher from 1979, or watching Hendrix for the first time in 1980. Something opened up in my playing from watching this, repeatedly. You and George Duke. Thank you again.
Just incredible, the sound is so rich and the performance is on point. I love going to the music shop and playing around with the Prophet 6, too bad i can't afford it yet.
I hope some of the manufacturers of these new synths are listening to your demos. They are so much better than the usual product videos. You show off the synths capabilities in a very musical way. You've sold me on them.
That was on my mind too! :) Playing on two synths is a great idea for that as well!
100% agree!
@@alexandervitzthum2850 Yeah, the guys who do the product videos generally range from sub-mediocre to almost-good in their playing abilities. Rarely do you see anybody really good.
🤠 I find a lot of product demonstrators actually have real good keyboard chops but they don't represent a genre well. For example Scott Tibbs should not demonstrate a dance product as he doesn't know which presets to showcase.
Synth builders/engineers are not musicians tho. They don’t hear it the same way we do, they play an int patch and it tells them all the information they need half the time to know the power/quality of the synth 😅
This guy is an artist in the truest sense. He uses his synths as well as any great painter, painting amazing synthscapes. Solo Album, we beg of thee!
Yes! Do it, Matt!
Have you seen the synth demos from Jexus (WC Olo Garb) ?? That guy shows what synths can do.
Great vid (as usual). I've got my share of analog mono's and poly's over here, the Prophet 6 is far and away the workhorse, it gets used more than any other by a factor of 3. Partly that's because it's just so insanely versatile, it can credibly impersonate an OBX pads, moog lead, ms20 glitch... plus its own unique timbres. But mostly, it just has this amazing tone that, when you tweak the filters just right, will 'sit' in the mix no matter what else is going on in the arrangement. It's subtly electric, not overly warm but not too hard either, and just the right kind of buzz up top to give it effortless presence. It'd probably be the one synth I'd keep if everything else had to go. Only gripe is the built-in verbs always make it sound cheesy and the wrong kind of dated to my ears. But the phaser is super useful, and the distortion is amazing on bass to level it out and help it cut a bit better. Thanks for the killer demo!
nice, i am thinking of getting it to be the butter to go with my P12 knife edge... would be using BigSky for reverb on P12, maybe another great outboard reverb would take the P6 to the next level.
What would prevent me from having the P6 as my only synth is 6 voices and the 4-octave keyboard. I‘d be better off with my Rev 2 which can also sound pretty prophetish if you really know it.
Good lord I was not ready for this level of shred
at least that "Jamiroquai" behind his name should have prepared you to watch some professionel stuff ; )
Amazing intro sound, great sounds throughout. I think the world needs a Matt Johnson Jazz fusion album with that modern London scene sound I'm hearing!
cant get enough of your playing. its intimidating, obviously. but also fun
by the way - i did 3 remixes for jamiroquai back in 2002 as "kneedeep" of the funky odyssey album ))
@@lovebirdsmusic I remember them, Jay really loved them
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai thats nice to know - even if its 17 years later haha
so loverbirds = kneedeep ! awesome
@@lovebirdsmusic loved that mix! Great to learn who made it! 💙
videos like this make me realize that synths are probably the most versatile instruments and give the most interesting sounds . . . man I wish I could play the keys just like him . . .
It is so refreshing to watch someone who owns many fantastic keyboards AND can actually play!
Came here for the Prophet 6, stayed for the Ob-Xa. :D
This thing sounds so smooth and gentle!
You've fast become my favorite channel for synth demos. Every time, I learn things about the sound of a piece of gear that I don't get anywhere else; and you also consistently show these musical ideas in context with other complimentary instruments with complex chords and leads. It's so damned refreshing. Thank you.
These two together are literally a match made in heaven!
3:00 such a luscious, creamy lead.. and that OB-Xa - perfect pairing!
Insane how good the Prophet 6 and OB-Xa are sounding together!
At 2:13 I absolutely LOVE the key change sends shivers down my spine absolutely amazing work
2:16
Man on the videos you have a great Spirit and I love learning from you. I am taking care of my wife but I'm learning at the same time. I love the Lord Jesus Christ and you too. I am saving for the Prophet 6 and because of you, I hear the right stuff that FITS ME. I am going to play for the Lord.
3:40 sounded so FM-like, it took me back 25 years to playing Dune on DOS. 💖
I don’t believe Dave Smith has really had the recognition he deserves in comparison to Bob Moog. The release of the new P5 and P10 was exciting for those wanting to snap up a modern recreation of a historical classic but DS went further and retrofitted the vintage knob into the P6 and OB-6. This new feature elevates these synths to a wonderful level. Modern stability with genuine VCO softness. This was a genuine gift back to the consumer blowing Roland and its refusal to re-release classic VCO synths out of the water. Roland believed they knew better than the customer. Dave Smith just knew the customer. Matt just knows how to play. And doesn’t it just sound great?
Totally agree. I just got a p6 and can't wait to try the vintage update.
Thanks for making these videos. All of us really appreciate it, it's not often you get to see an artist so talented demo synths on a personal youtube channel!! Very intimate, honest, and clearly not for ad revenue! thank you so much!
I see Sequential are now pointing people to this video. And quite rightly so!
Some of the best synth demos on this platform
7:18 is pure late 70s library / Alan Hawkshaw vibes! Beautiful!!
Beautiful playing again, thank you. It is so refreshing to hear a professional keyboard player making all these synths sing quite unlike most synth channels out there. I don’t usually like speedy mono lead soloing, because they tend to sound like technical scale exercises (sticking to one scale), but yours are much more interesting. Looking forward to the next video! :-)
Great vid! But can't wait to hear more of the OB-XA!
To have a Prophet 6 is a dream. You show it off so well I am crying. I did get a Toraiz AS-1 Sequential Circuits /Pioneer one voice from the Prophet 6
Matt so great to see that you started uploading videos playing around with your equipment. You got me completely hypnotized with yours solo jams and is awesome to see that is not because of my hysterical fanatism towards anything surrounding Jamiro, because it's seems that new public and so the youtube algorithm appreciate a lot this kind of videos haha. Thank's for this and for being one of my influences to start playing the keyboard. Hope everything goes well in your life! Regards
This guys is playing the hell out of the most awesome sounding analog synth in production. Absolutely my favorite Analog synth.
I assume you have not tried that many??
Spazzoid Studio There’s no other comparable analog out there that sounds this good in my opinion.
That’s great. I can’t play anything but I’ve been a fan of analog synths ever since my hometown hero , Howard Jones, came to prominence in the 80s. Keep going, would also love to hear the Jupiter 8
@7.49 - Dr Buzz. Love it. Great video, as always, Matt :)
Please do more videos, love your perspective on the synths and sounds you've made! Very very fun to hear ob-xa coupled with prophet 6
This helps a lot bridging the gap until I can see Matt playing live again! No matter what gear, seeing and hearing him play is experiencing synth virtuosity in a league of its own. Love it Matt, appreciate you sharing these vibes a lot!
honestly that is a really good paring with the OBX-a. One of the best demos I have herd, thank you for posting. Been a fan of Jamiroquai for quite some time.
My god.............WHAT A CHANCE TO HAVE YOU ON TH-cam..............
Thank you so much, so much.........
Big salut from France 🙋♂️
Vinz.
nice playing, i love hearing these beautiful sounds. i am in heaven. Very jazzy some of them i thought
So good to see and hear someone on TH-cam who can play these goodies not just own or collect them and put em to shame when playin.. and interestingly I found the less modulated sounds of the OB-Xa at times more sterile/harsh then the P6 - but why compare, vibe rules...
Another great demonstration, thanks for taking your time to share. Magic vintage sound.
This is so incredibly inspiring! You really showcase these synths as musical instruments and not just a pieces of technology... a true artist!
All demos should be like this ; ) What a great musician and performer!
You make amazing vids and you can truly play you put soul and variety into your music every time. Better than most stuff on radio.
It was a pleasure to listen and watch this video. Thanks🤗
Yeah, man!!! Always such nice playing. I love all of these very much. Some of those lead sounds are just killer. Always love Sequential/Sequential Circuits.
Matt needs to link up with Yussef Dayes out there in London! Do a mini project with Yussef, Mansur Brown, and Rocco Palladino ☠️🔥
Who??
For real, Tom Misch is ass
@@SPAZZOID100 Google is your friend
Hi Matt, please show us your lovely Jupiter-8 🤩
Yes def coming soon!
You made them both purr Matt, thanks for that, that was a treat! Two gorgous sounding, king of the vintage synths. Love the sound of both of them to bits.
The prophet always sounds so beautiful! BTW I loved that "havona's" version. Cheers
What I love in watching synth presentations here, is that the "presenter" actually knows how to play, and compose, interesting takes. It's good music, agremented with an instrument showcase.
I love it how you say "It's a great little synth..."
Best Prophet 6 demo I’ve heard. Thank you for sharing!
Always inspired to play after watching Matt play... ☮🔥
I can picture myself playing with this all day without going out
Issie wizzie if by day you mean week.
So cool to see your videos! a big part of why I've always been a Jamiroquai fan are your sounds and your playing. Subscribed!
That sync lead with the OB-Xa pad at 1:46 reminded me of Brecker’s EWI on In a Sentimental Mood with Mike Manieri’s Memorymoog accompaniment
Subbed immediately after you started playing....holy moly....THANK YOU!
I‘ll go cazy! Both Syths are out of this World. OB-Xa will ever my deep love. 🎹💭🎼👍 Thank you for showing.
Thanks for your great videos, Matt. And thanks for inspiration to make a decision, I have just ordered the P6. Best regards from Norway.
Wow, just an amazing mix of vintage synths, sounds/patches and technical proficiency!
Thank you!
i had a sequential circuits synth on my bench for repair in the 90s . the owner was known to pawn his gear. i should have kept it , that thing was really cool . analog with a memory . midi . man what a machine
Its really fun watching your skilled playing. Nice sounds!
Yeah, that Prophet 6 sounds nice! But the OB-Xa is the obvious star of the video
Synths and Sounds was just thinking that as I watched it
i fart that to
Both are delicious 💜
Yeah you better be OK with the nightmare of your life owning a OBXA or be rich. I finally gave up on it.
well, I thought I wouldn't need a prophet 6 but I guess I was wrong - there goes the christmas money, this will make a wonderful gift for my wife ;)
your playing as always immaculate, great sounds and demo! would also love to see your demo of the jupiter 8 and also the wurly.
What a Trio. Matt, a Prophet 6 and an Obie. Great!
Matt, do one on the TEMPEST we see lurking in the background. It's likely the best drum machine ever created. So punchy!
@Luke I feel bad because I called him "MARK" in my text above yours and that was an autocorrect. I know his name is Matt and always have. DAMNIT. Just noticed and corrected. Luke - I'll check the album out, chvrches. I hope there is a new Tempest in the pipeline. Everyone seems to think one is about to drop.
Another great demo from you - so inspiring. Thank you, Matt!
My my that prophet is cozy, especially when it's under your fingers... envy!
Top, thank you very much showing around the Prophet 6. Character of the Prophet very well explained
🤯 amazing performance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 inspirational, thanks for sharing
Help me dr buzz! 😎🎶just awesome Matt, always a joy an inspiration, time to enter my man cave ! I love Automaton but sooooo excited to hear what’s next ! those sounds on both Smiths are so good together 🙏🏼🙌🏻
beautiful sounds.. love the ob with the prophet
God, what a brilliant demonstration of this synth. And you are a rockstar, Matt - thank you for doing what you do
I've watched this video like a thousand times. Come for the Prophet 6, stay for the Obie
This guy can make a $20 casio sound like a million bucks.
To be fair tho, neither of these is a 20$ Casio 😅
You are so talented, so inspiring. Just keep 'em videos coming please!
Man this is funky as.........wow. I'm bookmarking this one.
Thanks for these vids. I recently bought the Prophet 6 and Subsequent 37. Its great being able to see them put to proper use 😂
That Prophet 6 and OB-XA sound great together!
7:49
Rockin' the Prophet to its full potential , Beautiful Playing Matt !!
damn it Matt, you can make anything sound like its a million bucks!
I just want to say, watching your videos has inspired me so much. I now own a prophet 6 and montage 6! But I’ve sadly learned they are nothing without a decent player lol. I would absolutely love to learn how to play like you do. I’m mainly a guitar player but fell in love with synths after playing my first analog. I’ve watched your “funk keys” videos and they’re great! That’s just the style I aspire to have one day. Hopefully you’ll release more!? Also, you would make a ton of money with some preset packs for these instruments you have. I know I’d certainly buy them all! Anyways, keep up the fantastic work, I’ll be tuned in!! Thank you so much for all you do ❤️
I keep finding more of your videos to watch.....they are too good and now I know two things:
1) My playing needs to improve ASAP.
2) I need a Prophet 6, OB6 and possibly that OBXa too 😄😄
I hope DSI are paying you for these excellent promo vids 😉
Atmospheric and funky i like to play this staff with my customized violin;herbie hancock,boards of canada,nathan fake,donald fagen,chick corea,stevie wonder,jazz rock...you should come around in france and play in clubs,you re such an ecclectic and versatile musician!come in chamonix!
I love these videos! I need a playlist of just synth sounds!
Can't stop watching this video, but please make one playing the Jupiter 8!
Great, complimentary synths. I’m hearing 1978-84ish
Genius! Matt you're inspiring !!!
Man! That OBx is amazing!! moreso than the Prophet 6 imo. Awesome playing, I so wish I had that kind of talent.
Okay you just need to make an album with all those nice sounds and your music and I'll just buy the first one I love vintage sounds with different synthesizer good idea
Subscribed! Love to see more about your gear and how you use it.
I could listen to you shred all day, good stuff!
10:41 robot rock! Awesome video Matt.
Very inspiring
I actually went to look at the Moog 1 and started playing the Prophet Rev 2 that was next to it on demo, I walked out the shop with the Rev 2 and not the Moog 1
beautifull performance, thanks for sharing
So happy you're uploading!
9:50 beautiful jazzy jam. Thanks. 💓👌
A truly earned new subscription
Hey Matt Thn'x for this moment ! i own the P6 too and this is a master synth in the revival area !
I have a lot of respect for your art of playing. It always looks so easy and relaxed. Beautiful melodies perfectly implemented👍👍👍👍👍 I would knot my hands if I tried🙄😉
Thank you Mr. Johnson. This video has opened up so much for me. It is as inspiring as Mr. Garzoli, my music teacher from 1979, or watching Hendrix for the first time in 1980. Something opened up in my playing from watching this, repeatedly. You and George Duke. Thank you again.
You saw Hendrix in 1980? Did you call the Ghostbusters?
@@K00LD00D I saw Titanic in 1997 and didn't have a time machine. Figure it out, genius.🤣
just bought mine. looking forward to your awesome preset pack
Love your channel Matt. Keep it up
Fantastic demo really showing the range of these synths. I love my Rev-2, though I don't have your chops by any means.
Just incredible, the sound is so rich and the performance is on point. I love going to the music shop and playing around with the Prophet 6, too bad i can't afford it yet.