I’m a guitarist who knows very little about synths but come here for your lovely playing which I could listen to all day. The references to everything from the Beatles and Georgio Moroder, to Erik Satie, all with appropriate patches, are the work of a truly masterful musician.
All synth manufacturers should pay you (handsomely) to demo their synths. Your playing could sell a Roland synth to a Korg representative. Excellent video as always!
I think I've watched all the P10, OB6, P6 videos on TH-cam, but Your videos I can watch over and over again. Your humility, talent and passion for music mixed with the kind smile you have when you talk it's just calming and soothing in these crazy days. It's just so easy to watch the content you make. So I'll keep on watching them, and keep on dreaming of these great sounding instruments...😌
I have 100% confidence that this synth will not sound like this when I’m sat in front of it, but I ordered it anyway. Thanks for the inspiration to reach a higher level, Matt.
ghost mall same boat man. I just bought the p10 desktop and an OB6 keyboard version. I haven’t a clue how to actually play them. I can make music, but I don’t actually know how to play for the level of money I am spending on these. Yet, I still do it, chasing that sound or just knowing I have some of the best synths in existence so if I am ever gonna figure out how to play. I’ll have the best sounds! Lol
I'd like a full Prophet 10 Gymnopédie, that little snippet was so pretty. Thanks for doing these demos, covering a lot of nice styles and the range of sounds a synth's capable of musically.
Just got my P5 and WOW! Amazing quality and sound! The most excited I’ve been in a long time!! 2020 has been a horrible year up until now! Thank you Steve at Robot Speak and thank you Matt for the amazing uploads. And of course, a huge thank you to the legend Dave Smith!
I'm glad you're starting to get some traction on your channel Matt. I've been a subscriber since early doors (go me) and your output has always been quality! Keep on doing what you do.
Sounds splendid ! Whatever jewel you present, there needs to be some complementary Montage with it. It clearly shows how versatile the Montage is, in combination with a proper analogue synth. Like shown in your video with the Andromeda. All your demos sound so great!
Matt, be thankful you snagged this edition of the Prophet 5/10 Rev 4 when you did. it was never meant for commoners like myself. Now that Dave Smith has passed away, even professional musicians like you won’t be able to get their hands on one remotely so easily. If I could afford even the tabletop module, that would be the edition I would choose. Since I was in my early 20s, the only Sequential Circuits model that has ever really spoken to me has been the Prophet T8. Having the tabletop version of this model and any keyboard controller with aftertouch would be the next best thing. You make note of how the output is just a single mono output. I forget if you’ve had the Oberheim Matrix 1000. I’ve got one of those, and it only has one output itself.
I appreciate your taste in music, being able to recognise that range! Jamiroquai and Herbie obviously have that jazz element and the impressionist/French composers were a notable influence on that sound here and there but Kavinsky's a bit left of field!
So stoked that you have this to show off for us! Always love seeing your videos on synthesizers because they give a real sense of what they’re like being played, rather than just a “demo” of the instrument. I have a Rev2 myself, and every time I see one your videos with a prophet in it I find myself running off to the studio with fresh inspiration!
They've done a few decent emulations of these types of synths, like Messiah from MemoryMoon. I like it but the envelopes are snappy enough to play with a wind controller. I go more for the ARP, Korg, and Oberheim type sounds...there's a nice creaminess to those filters. I got my DW8000 because they have a similar vibe where they can sound dark and creamy.
Congratulations Matt, there is nothing more comforting than being able to fulfill the dreams of youth, with the effort that this implies. Thank you for sharing them with us and the tremendous editing work that goes into it.
Of course you had to have one! 😁 I love my OB6 module which I’ve just started using. Your demo of this helped me buy it and I’ve no regrets. I always look forward to your videos. They’re a real treat! 💜
Matt, impeccable video AND playing, as usual, that Lyle Mays patch around 10:30 mark, if I didn’t know any better I’d have thought it was Lyle Himes the way that you emulated his style! You’ve superbly showcased the REAL treasure that is the P5/10, with their MONO outputs, the true beauty is when the Prophets are integrated with other synths, that’s when the magic truly begins!!!!!!!!!!!
You records were always a centerpiece for us around 1990:ish.. and today I get to see you share all this in such a personal way. What an age to live in! Love it.
Nice! I knew you would have one. Sold a Polysix and Prodigy for the UDO and P5. Glad to hear them together! Lovely playing as always! Also enjoying the other youtube channel with full songs.
Superb content as ever , well done Matt truly a great recreation from a bygone age! No longer can we say “they don’t make them like that anymore” , true inspiration...
Stunning demo! Starting with that Club Autonomic vibe.. simply incredible, and the entire demo from there's a pure masterclass. Thank you for that Matt! I could truthfully listen to this all day long.
Wonderful patches and playing, Matt! The new P10 sounds very organic and alive in your hands. Thanks as well for your comments comparing to your P6. I'm thrilled Sequential made the new P5 and 10 rev 4, but I also think the OB-6 and P-6 are still great synths.
It just sounds great. Bags of character, massive sound. Love it. The patches with the envelopes on the resonant filter sounds like you're watching the night sky and there's falling stars with each note. Just brilliant.
The way how shitty the world is today in so many respects, still, sometimes it's easy to take for granted how much of a priviledge it is to be able to be on here listening to an amazing synth and an amazing player, from the comfort of one's house. Thank you!
Time Masters 1982 ... a french movie with what i perceive to be a lot of "prophet vibes". An amazing movie, watched it over and over... vibes through the roof.
Yes, that was funny! Although I did immediately wonder if the P600 pan mod kit idea could be applied to the modern Prophet 5/10 to get that stereo spread of the oscillators. I have it for my Prophet 600 and it's worth its weight in gold.
Great video, Matt; thanks for posting it. I'd love to see how similar the 6 can get to the 10. Man... this thing sounds great and of course it is being well-piloted!
Finally someone says it, "it takes a lot of balls to sell a synth for 4 grand that's got one mono output." I wrestled with this notion for a while and now have to agree that I too applaud this decision. Not going to be everyone's bag, but 1) I also have a P6 and 2) spending the money on the Rev 4 versus an original gets you a damn near identical (and more reliable) unit.
When Dave Smith announced thi s thing - seems like just days ago - one of my first thoughts was "wonder when Matt Johnson is going to do a vid on this".
Prophet 6 owner here. I’ve been umming and ahing about the 10, trying to talk myself out of it. Saying things to myself like “most listeners won’t notice the difference” and “maybe I should try turning the oscillators down on my 6 and use the poly mod to shape the contour shape on the filter”, but, after seeing this thing played so tastefully I think you’ve proven that they are really quite different and worth having in the studio. One question, for anyone who might know, how do the envelopes compare to the 6? I love my 6 but I wish there were a way to shape the envelopes more like the classic Roland synths
hehe it's always like this, I'm not a musician at all (can barely play some chords and little solos on a guitar) but for any tools, games and such, it always follows the same lenghty sequence: I want this! -> sees bank account and price: nope, don't want anymore -> tries to justify not wanting it at all -> sees that actually wants it "a little" -> checks prices again -> "yeah that would be nice... maybe later" -> wants it badly again -> tries to make bank account and price meet -> get it regardless. -> No regrets. This thing does sound amazing, as an electronics enthusiast (making my own circuits and all) being all analog makes it an amazing piece of engineering art.
Fab demo Matt, defo wanna Prophet 10 eventually although it will have to be the module due to space left but I`d play it with my Prophet Rev 2 keyboard methinks
This is the best review and demo of the Prophet 5/10 that I’ve seen. The added chorus was grand and the 10 voices sound great! Seems like one would certainly want an arrangement of analog effects through which to run this. This may be more of a player’s device than a programmers but still perfect for anyone who wants to paint the with sound.
Fantastic review. Thanks a lot! But will you do demonstration of your JP8 as well? Would be so cool to hear the Jupiter with your ways of playing it. :-)
I've got a Prophet 10 incoming, was also wary of the vintage P5's even though I've owned a ton of (cheaper) vintage. Had P6 and OB-6 too but they've gone. The Prophet 10 in sound, looks, feel and polyphony is what I've been wanting for decades! :)
Update... now had mine a couple of weeks, it’s awesome and sounds even better than any YT videos and much nicer than my prophet 6 sounded. Very glad I went for the Prophet 10 as it feels perfect, poly unison is more useful with it and round robin mode in updated fw also feels great with the 10 voice. I play big chords so the five was never an option anyway.
The Prophet 5 is not just a synth, it’s a instrument by itself with it’s own soul like a Piano or Violin.
What 99% of synth demos/reviews lack is a talented musician playing - you brilliantly show us what these instruments are capable of.
What. Not really
gentle reminder: you don't have to shit on other people to compliment someone!
I’m a guitarist who knows very little about synths but come here for your lovely playing which I could listen to all day. The references to everything from the Beatles and Georgio Moroder, to Erik Satie, all with appropriate patches, are the work of a truly masterful musician.
Same here and 100 percent agree!
These are mental health wellness videos disguised as product reviews.
GNTHR I think he’s saying the playing/sound is so nice that it feels therapeutic.
xactly
Yes, yes they are
So who is giving therapy to who? I guess the synth to Matt, the synth to the audience and Matt to all of us including himself? 😅
All synth manufacturers should pay you (handsomely) to demo their synths. Your playing could sell a Roland synth to a Korg representative. Excellent video as always!
Lol, great line "Your playing could sell a Roland synth to a Korg representative..."
I think I've watched all the P10, OB6, P6 videos on TH-cam, but Your videos I can watch over and over again. Your humility, talent and passion for music mixed with the kind smile you have when you talk it's just calming and soothing in these crazy days. It's just so easy to watch the content you make. So I'll keep on watching them, and keep on dreaming of these great sounding instruments...😌
Love the blue adidas bro...
the sound at 7:15 is like a tractor beam trying to pull $4000 out of my bank account
No it's the one at 12:10 🤣😅🎹🤣😅
damn good sound
PHATness
I agree absolutely...
Best comment possible.
I have 100% confidence that this synth will not sound like this when I’m sat in front of it, but I ordered it anyway. Thanks for the inspiration to reach a higher level, Matt.
Get u some studio monitors n i bet it will
ghost mall same boat man. I just bought the p10 desktop and an OB6 keyboard version. I haven’t a clue how to actually play them. I can make music, but I don’t actually know how to play for the level of money I am spending on these. Yet, I still do it, chasing that sound or just knowing I have some of the best synths in existence so if I am ever gonna figure out how to play. I’ll have the best sounds! Lol
@@ender3514 I think he meant that his playing won't sound this good.
Came for the synth, came on my screen.
You are like a kid in a candy store. Your genuine excitement is palpable.
I'd like a full Prophet 10 Gymnopédie, that little snippet was so pretty. Thanks for doing these demos, covering a lot of nice styles and the range of sounds a synth's capable of musically.
Maaann... this thing combined with fabulous playing is like a glass of finest red wine for the ears - cheers!
Blossom Hill Rose and two pipes of pringles and I’m staying up till 11 tonight.
Crazy warmth my gosh, I've melted in my thinking place. 3:53
Just got my P5 and WOW! Amazing quality and sound! The most excited I’ve been in a long time!! 2020 has been a horrible year up until now! Thank you Steve at Robot Speak and thank you Matt for the amazing uploads. And of course, a huge thank you to the legend Dave Smith!
I got it directly from Sequential
I finally got my hands on one. and I freaking love it!
It brings suck joy to see a musician be excited and happy about playing an instrument and then get to hear them play music flawlessly. Cheers mate!
12:36 That Japan Tin Drum album sound that you hear in their song Ghosts. Such a classic Prophet 5 melting FM sound.
Ryuichi and Sylvian -- Swooooooon
I’m so glad you have one of these. It’s such a good fit for your play style
Such a pure, raw “that sound” synth i love it. Must get one !
I'm glad you're starting to get some traction on your channel Matt. I've been a subscriber since early doors (go me) and your output has always been quality! Keep on doing what you do.
I appreciate that!
Sounds splendid ! Whatever jewel you present, there needs to be some complementary Montage with it. It clearly shows how versatile the Montage is, in combination with a proper analogue synth. Like shown in your video with the Andromeda. All your demos sound so great!
Prophets are beautiful instruments. Every time I listen to you play, I realize I don't practice enough.
Sounds wonderful Matt.
had mine for a while now and I still comeback and watch this just for the vibe.
This is hands down one of the best sounding synths on the market today. Tempting... Incredible playing as always!
That tone at 4:27 really took my breath away!
Matt, be thankful you snagged this edition of the Prophet 5/10 Rev 4 when you did. it was never meant for commoners like myself. Now that Dave Smith has passed away, even professional musicians like you won’t be able to get their hands on one remotely so easily. If I could afford even the tabletop module, that would be the edition I would choose. Since I was in my early 20s, the only Sequential Circuits model that has ever really spoken to me has been the Prophet T8. Having the tabletop version of this model and any keyboard controller with aftertouch would be the next best thing.
You make note of how the output is just a single mono output. I forget if you’ve had the Oberheim Matrix 1000. I’ve got one of those, and it only has one output itself.
So much admiration for the skill and taste. As usual. Thanks.
5:05 Journey to Arnhemland (Jamiroquai)
5:50 I thought it was you (Herbie Hancock)
And Satie, Kavinsky and more ...
4:28 Take My Breath Away (Berlin)
5:35 The Return (Matt), at least the left hand melody
8:50 Show Me Love (Robin S)
9:32 Eleanor Rigby (Beatles)
@@zsomalino
and 12:30 ?
reminds me something
@@jean-louispech4921 Erik Satie- gymnopédie no 1
@@kyazma
Thank you
I had the air but not the title.
I appreciate your taste in music, being able to recognise that range! Jamiroquai and Herbie obviously have that jazz element and the impressionist/French composers were a notable influence on that sound here and there but Kavinsky's a bit left of field!
Sounds great, got to get one myself. Would love for you to be a Guest on my Sunday Live Show :)
So stoked that you have this to show off for us! Always love seeing your videos on synthesizers because they give a real sense of what they’re like being played, rather than just a “demo” of the instrument. I have a Rev2 myself, and every time I see one your videos with a prophet in it I find myself running off to the studio with fresh inspiration!
I don't know what it is really, but this exactly the kind of sound I crave from a Polysynth. I can't afford this thing sadly. Maybe one day.
They've done a few decent emulations of these types of synths, like Messiah from MemoryMoon. I like it but the envelopes are snappy enough to play with a wind controller. I go more for the ARP, Korg, and Oberheim type sounds...there's a nice creaminess to those filters. I got my DW8000 because they have a similar vibe where they can sound dark and creamy.
It does sound fantastic under your magical hands 🙌🏻
Congratulations Matt, there is nothing more comforting than being able to fulfill the dreams of youth, with the effort that this implies. Thank you for sharing them with us and the tremendous editing work that goes into it.
Phenomenal playing and demonstration !
When you hit that show me love baseline 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Of course you had to have one! 😁 I love my OB6 module which I’ve just started using. Your demo of this helped me buy it and I’ve no regrets. I always look forward to your videos. They’re a real treat! 💜
Matt, impeccable video AND playing, as usual, that Lyle Mays patch around 10:30 mark, if I didn’t know any better I’d have thought it was Lyle Himes the way that you emulated his style!
You’ve superbly showcased the REAL treasure that is the P5/10, with their MONO outputs, the true beauty is when the Prophets are integrated with other synths, that’s when the magic truly begins!!!!!!!!!!!
Lyle HIMSELF…I don’t know a Lyle Himes that played w/Pat, lol!
You records were always a centerpiece for us around 1990:ish.. and today I get to see you share all this in such a personal way. What an age to live in! Love it.
So glad you got one! It really does have a vintage vibe to recapture that whole sound and feeling.
Nice! I knew you would have one. Sold a Polysix and Prodigy for the UDO and P5. Glad to hear them together! Lovely playing as always! Also enjoying the other youtube channel with full songs.
Superb content as ever , well done Matt truly a great recreation from a bygone age! No longer can we say “they don’t make them like that anymore” , true inspiration...
Matt your playing is so inspiring. I really enjoy your videos man thanks for keeping the funk alive
Stunning demo! Starting with that Club Autonomic vibe.. simply incredible, and the entire demo from there's a pure masterclass. Thank you for that Matt! I could truthfully listen to this all day long.
I love synths with no menu diving. The Prophet in your hands sounds celestial. Congratulations!
Wonderful patches and playing, Matt! The new P10 sounds very organic and alive in your hands. Thanks as well for your comments comparing to your P6. I'm thrilled Sequential made the new P5 and 10 rev 4, but I also think the OB-6 and P-6 are still great synths.
It just sounds great. Bags of character, massive sound. Love it.
The patches with the envelopes on the resonant filter sounds like you're watching the night sky and there's falling stars with each note.
Just brilliant.
I like that then you played that synth with Supers 6. Incredible sound!
The way how shitty the world is today in so many respects, still, sometimes it's easy to take for granted how much of a priviledge it is to be able to be on here listening to an amazing synth and an amazing player, from the comfort of one's house. Thank you!
Time Masters 1982 ... a french movie with what i perceive to be a lot of "prophet vibes". An amazing movie, watched it over and over... vibes through the roof.
Masterful as always! Also impressive range of songs played.
There's a ton of parts of your playing that I would love to listen as full songs.
Great sounding synth, fantastic playin guy
Pure magic... Your chords progression man...
Great video Matt. I'm getting strong Boards of Canada vibes from this axe!
Balls indeed! great to hear you.
Laughed out loud on the "Takes a lot of balls" comment. So true! But yeah, great sound.
Yes, that was funny! Although I did immediately wonder if the P600 pan mod kit idea could be applied to the modern Prophet 5/10 to get that stereo spread of the oscillators. I have it for my Prophet 600 and it's worth its weight in gold.
@@DavidLee07 wouldn’t be a p5 if it were stereo.
@@SPAZZOID100 That's why it's a mod. But even after the mod using the mono output is identical to the original.
@@DavidLee07 just multitrack it. Instant stereo.
This patch at 10:25 is so smooth. I love it
aunt Jemima syrup
Matt, I'm always greatly impressed how rocksolid you are rhythmically. Fantastic, everything just fits. Imminently recordable.
That Synthesizer sounds Amazing!
Well it should. It’s an 80’s classic.
@@SPAZZOID100 👍🏽
football trainer costume and music. nice demonstration of acrobatic sounding anyway for this great machine which can also sound more 'emotional'
Great stuff Matt, so happy to see a well played demo of this awesome Prophet.
やっぱりプロフェットはシンク系の音が独特で素晴らしいです。シンセベースもムーグとは違った良さがあります。ストリングス、パット系もあの音がまさにでています。
7:15
This is so f**king beautiful! 🤩
Can’t wait for mine to get here... watching this video has me more excited than ever.
Great video, Matt; thanks for posting it.
I'd love to see how similar the 6 can get to the 10.
Man... this thing sounds great and of course it is being well-piloted!
I totally agree with you, I totally approve their choice to make THE real thing and not a kind of modern compromise !!!
I am drooling Matt this sounds beautiful!
I didn't have "Matt Johnson playing 'Take My Breath Away'" on my bingo card tonight...but, I liked it!
absolutely fantastic variety of tones on this thing, well played matt! so jealous! congrats
Finally someone says it, "it takes a lot of balls to sell a synth for 4 grand that's got one mono output." I wrestled with this notion for a while and now have to agree that I too applaud this decision. Not going to be everyone's bag, but 1) I also have a P6 and 2) spending the money on the Rev 4 versus an original gets you a damn near identical (and more reliable) unit.
Hey, Matt, could you perhaps do a video where you're playing the P10 and the JP8 together? I'd love to hear how they'd sound together. Cheers
congratulations Matt for your new Prophet 10, this is a dream synth and you play it beautifully, thanks
That was seriously beautiful! I’m a huge fan of yours! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
Sounds fantastic. Looks great, and you play incredible good and nice sounding bits and pieces as always :)
this takes my breath away, great vid :)
Amazing sounds and always sneaking in some sweet Jamiroquai arrangements!
Prophet 10 and a super 6? I wish this video never ended. I’d love to see more of this combo in the future you absolutely blow my mind with sound
um, just a thought: virtual concert? patreon tickets or something.. or could you please make the videos longer?
Definitely would pay to see that
Sounds exactly the way I had hoped the Pro6 to sound like when I picked it up back in 2015. Plus four voices obviously. Great playing!
When Dave Smith announced thi s thing - seems like just days ago - one of my first thoughts was "wonder when Matt Johnson is going to do a vid on this".
Always been a fan of your playing, but you really outdid yourself on this one!
Lovely playing. No matter what that sense of melody comes through.
Prophet 6 owner here. I’ve been umming and ahing about the 10, trying to talk myself out of it. Saying things to myself like “most listeners won’t notice the difference” and “maybe I should try turning the oscillators down on my 6 and use the poly mod to shape the contour shape on the filter”, but, after seeing this thing played so tastefully I think you’ve proven that they are really quite different and worth having in the studio.
One question, for anyone who might know, how do the envelopes compare to the 6? I love my 6 but I wish there were a way to shape the envelopes more like the classic Roland synths
hehe it's always like this, I'm not a musician at all (can barely play some chords and little solos on a guitar) but for any tools, games and such, it always follows the same lenghty sequence: I want this! -> sees bank account and price: nope, don't want anymore -> tries to justify not wanting it at all -> sees that actually wants it "a little" -> checks prices again -> "yeah that would be nice... maybe later" -> wants it badly again -> tries to make bank account and price meet -> get it regardless. -> No regrets.
This thing does sound amazing, as an electronics enthusiast (making my own circuits and all) being all analog makes it an amazing piece of engineering art.
@@Kalvinjj Absolutely
Fab demo Matt, defo wanna Prophet 10 eventually although it will have to be the module due to space left but I`d play it with my Prophet Rev 2 keyboard methinks
Lyle...
This is really lovely. I wouldn't mind hearing a similar sound by the 6 as a comparison .
Sounds amazing! Thanks, it is so good to listen to this.
Saving up for a prophet now.. with the new much higher price for the p6 I feel like you might as well get a 10
I was literally thinking "he'd better play it through that Space Echo"
And then you did. Glorious sound.
This is the best review and demo of the Prophet 5/10 that I’ve seen. The added chorus was grand and the 10 voices sound great! Seems like one would certainly want an arrangement of analog effects through which to run this. This may be more of a player’s device than a programmers but still perfect for anyone who wants to paint the with sound.
Fantastic review. Thanks a lot! But will you do demonstration of your JP8 as well? Would be so cool to hear the Jupiter with your ways of playing it. :-)
Hyper convaincant. Bravo merci !
Love you beautiful playing and sound conception too. Be well, wishing you all the best always!
3:54. That sound literally blows my mind. it's so deep.. Very Vangelisyy!
Finally a proper demo of this legend!
Happy for you Matt, what a big fat warm beast she is! Together with the UDO quit some exploration to do. Have fun!! Keep up these videos
I Love this Synth!!! Thanx for sharing some of the incredible features!!
Hi, Matt! Sounds awesome as all your demos! :) The synth is very capable for sure.
I've got a Prophet 10 incoming, was also wary of the vintage P5's even though I've owned a ton of (cheaper) vintage. Had P6 and OB-6 too but they've gone. The Prophet 10 in sound, looks, feel and polyphony is what I've been wanting for decades! :)
Update... now had mine a couple of weeks, it’s awesome and sounds even better than any YT videos and much nicer than my prophet 6 sounded. Very glad I went for the Prophet 10 as it feels perfect, poly unison is more useful with it and round robin mode in updated fw also feels great with the 10 voice. I play big chords so the five was never an option anyway.