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Model Released MSRP Synopsis Ebay Description
Prophet 5 1978 $3995-4495US A classic polysynth. One of the first polysynths with patch memory. The Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 is a classic 61 key, 5 voice analog synthesizer, featuring programmable dual oscillators (VCOB can be an LFO), resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), dual envelopes, glide, and LFO, along with a tape interface and CV/Gate inputs/outputs.
Prophet 10 1980 $7795US Dual Prophet5's. The Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 is a dual manual (2x61 keys), 10 voice analog synthesizer, featuring programmable dual oscillators, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), dual envelopes, glide, and LFO, along with a tape interface and 6 track sequencer.
Pro-One 1981 $995US Monophonic Prophet5. The Sequential Circuits ProOne is a 37 key, monophonic analog synthesizer, featuring programmable dual oscillators, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), dual envelopes, glide, and LFO, along with an arpeggiator and sequencer.
Prophet 600 1982 $1995US 6 voice Prophet5 with basic MIDI and digital EGs. The Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 is a 61 key, 6 voice analog synthesizer, featuring programmable dual oscillators, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), dual envelopes, glide, and LFO, along with an arpeggiator, sequencer, tape interface, and MIDI.
Prophet T8 1983 $5895US 8 voice updated Prophet5. (specs have not been confirmed) The Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 is a (aftertouch and velocity sensitive) 76 key, 8 voice analog synthesizer, featuring programmable dual oscillators, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), dual envelopes, glide, and LFO, along with a tape interface and MIDI.
Fugue 1981 ? Rebadged Siel Cruise, combining the functionality of the Siel Mono and Orchestra/Prelude The Sequential Circuits Fugue (rebadged SIEL Cruise) is a 49 key, analog ensemble synthesizer, featuring Brass, Piano, Reed, and String sections (with vibrato), along with a programmable monophonic synthesizer. The Brass and Piano/Reed sections have a variable attack, while the string section has a variable release. The Brass section also has "brilliance" control. The monosynth section features an oscillator (with sub), filter, envelope, and LFO.
Prelude 1982 ? Rebadged Siel Orchestra2 The Sequential Circuits Prelude is a 49 key, analog ensemble synthesizer, featuring brass (trumpet/trombone), string (cello/violin/mute/percussion), reed (organ/accordion/musette), piano (piano/clavichord/honky tonk). The brass section has a variable attack and a resonant filter, while the piano section has a variable decay and the string section has a variable attack and release. Sounds can be further shaped by vibrato, chorus, and a 5 band EQ.
Velocity 6 1984 ? Rebadged Siel DK600. The Sequential Circuits Velocity 6 (rebadged SIEL DK600) is a 61 key, 6 voice (velocity sensitive) analog synthesizer, featuring programmable dual oscillators, resonant low pass filter (24dB SSM), envelope, and 3 LFOs, along with 95 program memories, tape interface, and MIDI.
Six-Trak 1984 $895US Z80/CEM3394 based synth with a predominantly digital User Interface (i.e. no more dedicated knobs). Multitimbral (via sequencer), single oscillator P600. The Sequential Circuits Six-Trak is a 49 key, 6 voice multitimbral (via sequencer) analog synthesizer, featuring a programmable oscillator, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), 3 envelopes, and LFO, along with 100 program memories, arpeggiator, 6 track (800 note) sequencer, and MIDI.
Max 1984 $795US MIDI only editable SixTrak. The Sequential Circuits Max is a 49 key, 6 voice multitimbral (via sequencer) analog synthesizer, featuring a (MIDI only) programmable oscillator, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), 3 envelopes, and LFO, along with 100 program memories (80 editable via MIDI), 6 track (800 note) sequencer, and MIDI.
Multi-Trak 1985 $1499US Updated velocity sensitive SixTrak. The Sequential Circuits Multi-Trak is a (velocity sensitive) 61 key, 6 voice multitimbral analog synthesizer, featuring a programmable oscillator, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), 3 envelopes, and LFO, along with 100 program memories, arpeggiator, 4 track (1600 note) sequencer, stereo chorus, individual outputs, and MIDI.
Split-Eight 1985 $1199US Duo-timbral Multitrack without the sequencer The Sequential Circuits Split-Eight is a (velocity sensitive) 61 key, 6 voice duo-timbral analog synthesizer, featuring a programmable oscillator, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), 3 envelopes, and LFO, along with 64 program memories, arpeggiator, 6 track (800 note) sequencer, stereo chorus, individual outputs, and MIDI.
Prophet VS 1986 $2595US keyboard version The Sequential Circuits Prophet VS is a (velocity and aftertouch sensitive) 61 key, 8 voice duo-timbral digital/analog hybrid synthesizer, featuring programmable (4) digital oscillators, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), 3 envelopes (including vector synthesis mix envelope), and dual LFOs, along with 100 program memories, arpeggiator, stereo chorus, mix joystick, and MIDI. 32 waveforms can be uploaded via MIDI SDS.
Prophet VS Rack 1986 $? rack version The Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Rack is a (velocity and aftertouch sensitive) 3U rack, 8 voice duo-timbral digital/analog hybrid synthesizer, featuring programmable (4) digital oscillators, resonant low pass filter (24dB CEM), 3 envelopes (including vector synthesis mix envelope), and dual LFOs, along with 100 program memories, arpeggiator, stereo chorus, mix joystick, and MIDI. 32 waveforms can be uploaded via MIDI SDS.
Note: MSRP is the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price when in production (not a current price). For street prices, see Prepal.