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 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 think I've watched all the P10, OB6, P6 videos on RUclips, 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'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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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! 💜
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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!
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".
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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 been watching your videos all year, and I just got the idea in my head that it would be the coolest if you could be keyboard player on a Daft Punk track. I don't know what about the Prophet 10 brought that sound out of you, but it just did. Very cool.
Nice quoting Lyle Mays. Great patches, Matt. But none of them I could reproduce with my original Prophet 10. A big difference in my opinion make the dynamic helps of the Rev. 4, like aftertouch and the adjustable pitch wheel. And of course the effects you use are superb.
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai True, Wanted to have one since I was a young fella. Had to wait until 50 to get one. I think, it's a complete different instrument compared to the Rev.4. Soundwise, actionwise and functionwise. I'm looking forward to a detailed comparison someday soon on the RUclipss.
Thank you very nice. Finally a demo from someone who can really play. But I still wonder if my REV2 is really that different and not enough for a mediocre player like me and who is not really interested in 100% vintage feeling and sound. At the moment I think the REV2 is not so much different.
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!
Thank you Matt! How’s Jay there? Didn’t get rusty?)) it would be great if you could do an online gig, all together with the whole band, we are so waiting for live gigs. And do not forget to drop a new album from Jamiroquai!! 🙏🏻
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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!
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..."
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.
Came for the synth, came on my screen.
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.
I think I've watched all the P10, OB6, P6 videos on RUclips, 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...😌
um, just a thought: virtual concert? patreon tickets or something.. or could you please make the videos longer?
Definitely would pay to see that
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.
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'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.
You are like a kid in a candy store. Your genuine excitement is palpable.
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? 😅
Crazy warmth my gosh, I've melted in my thinking place. 3:53
I’m so glad you have one of these. It’s such a good fit for your play style
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.
Sounds great, got to get one myself. Would love for you to be a Guest on my Sunday Live Show :)
That tone at 4:27 really took my breath away!
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!
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
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!
I finally got my hands on one. and I freaking love it!
Such a pure, raw “that sound” synth i love it. Must get one !
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.
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
Prophets are beautiful instruments. Every time I listen to you play, I realize I don't practice enough.
Love the blue adidas bro...
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!
This is hands down one of the best sounding synths on the market today. Tempting... Incredible playing as always!
Sounds wonderful Matt.
That Synthesizer sounds Amazing!
Well it should. It’s an 80’s classic.
@@SPAZZOID100 👍🏽
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!
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.
had mine for a while now and I still comeback and watch this just for the vibe.
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!
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.
So glad you got one! It really does have a vintage vibe to recapture that whole sound and feeling.
It does sound fantastic under your magical hands 🙌🏻
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! 💜
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
Phenomenal playing and demonstration !
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
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.
Matt your playing is so inspiring. I really enjoy your videos man thanks for keeping the funk alive
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...
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。
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.
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.
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.
Pure magic... Your chords progression man...
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.
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!
There's a ton of parts of your playing that I would love to listen as full songs.
Always been a fan of your playing, but you really outdid yourself on this one!
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".
Finally a proper demo of this legend!
I love synths with no menu diving. The Prophet in your hands sounds celestial. Congratulations!
When you hit that show me love baseline 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Masterful as always! Also impressive range of songs played.
This patch at 10:25 is so smooth. I love it
aunt Jemima syrup
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.
Great sounding synth, fantastic playin guy
So much admiration for the skill and taste. As usual. Thanks.
Amazing sounds and always sneaking in some sweet Jamiroquai arrangements!
I was literally thinking "he'd better play it through that Space Echo"
And then you did. Glorious sound.
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!
Can’t wait for mine to get here... watching this video has me more excited than ever.
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. :-)
That was seriously beautiful! I’m a huge fan of yours! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
I've been watching your videos all year, and I just got the idea in my head that it would be the coolest if you could be keyboard player on a Daft Punk track. I don't know what about the Prophet 10 brought that sound out of you, but it just did. Very cool.
7:15
This is so f**king beautiful! 🤩
absolutely fantastic variety of tones on this thing, well played matt! so jealous! congrats
I am drooling Matt this sounds beautiful!
Nice quoting Lyle Mays. Great patches, Matt. But none of them I could reproduce with my original Prophet 10. A big difference in my opinion make the dynamic helps of the Rev. 4, like aftertouch and the adjustable pitch wheel. And of course the effects you use are superb.
Pretty cool to have an original model
@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai True, Wanted to have one since I was a young fella. Had to wait until 50 to get one. I think, it's a complete different instrument compared to the Rev.4. Soundwise, actionwise and functionwise. I'm looking forward to a detailed comparison someday soon on the RUclipss.
Ohhh ! The new (old ?) Prophet, love your videos, they are full of inspiration :-)
this takes my breath away, great vid :)
Great video Matt. I'm getting strong Boards of Canada vibes from this axe!
Sounds fantastic. Looks great, and you play incredible good and nice sounding bits and pieces as always :)
Great stuff Matt, so happy to see a well played demo of this awesome Prophet.
3:54. That sound literally blows my mind. it's so deep.. Very Vangelisyy!
I didn't have "Matt Johnson playing 'Take My Breath Away'" on my bingo card tonight...but, I liked it!
"Morning Glory" followed by "I Thought It Was You", just wonderful.
Matt, I'm always greatly impressed how rocksolid you are rhythmically. Fantastic, everything just fits. Imminently recordable.
6:30 kavinsky reference was TIGHT
And did i hear a boards of canada tune somewhere in the mix. Man your channel is awesome.
I like that then you played that synth with Supers 6. Incredible sound!
Amazing covers! See a bunch identified but like the shout out to kavinsky's night drive at 6:30!
This is so good it's just ridiculous.
So many great bits in this video. Phwoar! What an instrument. What a player.
Eye believe my heart just came back alive. Awesome demo and play. And Th Ankhs Matt for making me spend Moor money Eye don't have lol 👳🏽♂️🕶️🥲🥲😇
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!
Thank you very nice. Finally a demo from someone who can really play.
But I still wonder if my REV2 is really that different and not enough for a mediocre player like me and who is not really interested in 100% vintage feeling and sound. At the moment I think the REV2 is not so much different.
Brutally honest, what you wrote : " finally a demo from somebody, who can play." 100% agree :-) :-) :-)
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!
Thank you Matt! How’s Jay there? Didn’t get rusty?)) it would be great if you could do an online gig, all together with the whole band, we are so waiting for live gigs. And do not forget to drop a new album from Jamiroquai!! 🙏🏻
Great to hear someone who can really make synths sing. Loved the sounds Richard Barbieri did with the Prophet and Oberheim synths.
Balls indeed! great to hear you.
congratulations Matt for your new Prophet 10, this is a dream synth and you play it beautifully, thanks
I totally agree with you, I totally approve their choice to make THE real thing and not a kind of modern compromise !!!
Lyle...
This is really lovely. I wouldn't mind hearing a similar sound by the 6 as a comparison .