Introducing the DSI Pro 2!

Dave Smith Instruments have introduced a brand new synthesizer called the Pro 2! Based on the Prophet 12 architecture this new 4 voice mono synth is a monster:

"The Pro 2 is a fusion of classic analog synthesizer design and cutting-edge digital technology. It boasts four high-resolution digital oscillators, plus a sub oscillator. The oscillators produce both classic and complex wave shapes and can frequency and amplitude modulate each other in any operator and modulator configurations you choose for harmonically-rich FM and AM sounds. A set of Character controls adds high and low frequency boost, bit and sample rate reduction, and tape saturation emulation to the Pro 2's sonic palette.

At the heart of the Pro 2's gutsy sound is its all-new dual filter design. Filter 1 is a 4-pole low-pass design inspired by the original Prophet-5 filter. Filter 2 is a state-variable design inspired by the Oberheim SEM and can be continuously varied between low-pass, notch, and high-pass operation, with an optional band-pass mode. The two filters function in either serial or parallel, or anywhere in between. Two of the four oscillators can be routed through Filter 1 with the other two routed through Filter 2 for a broad range of tonal possibilities."

 

Looks like my Prophet 12 might be getting a little brother!

DSI Tempest as a 6-voice polysynth module

Just when I think I'm over my DSI Tempest lust tblv9300 has to go make this video showing off the Tempest as an analog table top poly synth:

DSI Mopho x4 Demo 2 with Peter Dyer

Peter Dyer, keyboardist for Mariah Carey, Aloe Blacc, Van Hunt and others, jams on the DSI Mopho x4, with drums from the DSI Tempest:

DSI Prophet 12 Features Overview

Dave Smith Instruments posted a new video today showing the features of their new flagship synthesizer the Prophet 12:

"Introducing the Prophet 12! At twelve voices, the Prophet 12 boasts the greatest polyphony of any instrument designed by Dave Smith. Each voice features four oscillators capable of generating classic and complex waveforms, a sub-oscillator, resonant analog low-pass and high-pass filters, and analog VCAs. The new Character section adds a variety of wave shaping and sound sculpting options, like Drive, Hack, Decimation, Girth, and Air. Additional features include a tuned feedback path, a four-tap stereo delay per voice, expanded arpeggiator functionality, deep modulation capabilities, and bi-timbral operation. The LFOs, delay, and arpeggiator can all be synced, either to the internal clock or an external MIDI clock. Two programmable position- and pressure-sensitive touch sliders take the performance controls beyond the standard pitch and mod wheels."

 

Dave Smith & Roger Linn interview with Ian Golden

DJTechTools' Ian Golden interviews two west coast music tech legends:

 

DSI Prophet 12!

 

Oh my, the Dave Smith Prophet 12 looks fan-fraking-tastic! With "classic and complex waveforms", high and low pass filters, as well as the new character section, it's no wonder Dave Smith calls the Prophet 12 his favorite synthesizer. Check it:

 

iPad Propellerhead ReBirth VS DSI Tempest

Canal de inforlk merges digital and analog technologies in this video featuring the ReBirth iOS app and Dave Smith's Tempest Analog Drum Machine:

 

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Livid CNTRL:R and DSI Tempest - The Meeting

Peter Nyboer (Livid) vs. Carson Day (DSI):

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