Sequential Prophet Rev2
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Pros
- I’ve owned many, many synths over the years (Juno 106, ob6, rev 2, nord leads, etc.)
- If you need that searing top end you’ll want that Rev2
- The Rev2 is amazing in a mix
- I still say the Rev 2 is one of the best sounding, highly flexible underrated synths that tends to get some similar ”hate” on it’s tone or filters until there’s a blind test.
Cons
- I've looked at options like the Rev2 or the Behringer Deepmind 12, but I really am not clear on what synth in general is the best.
- The top end on the Rev2 is very different than many of his other synths, including the Take5, P6, T6, PX, Pro2/Pro3, etc. It is somehow just a bit buzzier than the others, and sounds a bit unpleasant with the filter wide open, even with...
- The base saw also doesn't have the slew rate spike at the top the Rev2 does - this a buzzy sounds that stands out but it can be tiring and gives the Rev2 that samey brassy sound with a saw osc when the filter is all the way open that peo...
- Whereas with the Rev2 it always sounded brittle and harsh to my ears.
- I sold my Rev2 because I didn't like it despite it's pedigree.
Sentiment
4 positive (36%) · 1 mixed (9%) · 6 negative (55%)
Trust + time weighted score: -20% · raw score -18%
What redditors said (10 of 11)
I've looked at options like the Rev2 or the Behringer Deepmind 12, but I really am not clear on what synth in general is the best.
I’ve owned many, many synths over the years (Juno 106, ob6, rev 2, nord leads, etc.)
The top end on the Rev2 is very different than many of his other synths, including the Take5, P6, T6, PX, Pro2/Pro3, etc. It is somehow just a bit buzzier than the others, and sounds a bit unpleasant with the filter wide open, even with some drift dialed in.
The base saw also doesn't have the slew rate spike at the top the Rev2 does - this a buzzy sounds that stands out but it can be tiring and gives the Rev2 that samey brassy sound with a saw osc when the filter is all the way open that people complain about.
Whereas with the Rev2 it always sounded brittle and harsh to my ears.
I sold my Rev2 because I didn't like it despite it's pedigree.
If you need that searing top end you’ll want that Rev2
I have a Rev2, but I find the UB-Xa more interesting sound-wise—much more alive and authentic to what you’d expect from a vintage synth. In comparison, the Rev2 can sound almost digital.
Working my way through the 512 patches on the Rev2 has been a disheartening experience. I reckon the number of useful patches is 5% and the number of flat out useless ones is above 25%.
The Rev2 is amazing in a mix
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