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Published on 11/27/13 at 17:501995 the guys at Korg unleash a bomb in the small world of synthesis, codenamed "Prophecy".
A big synth small format, richly endowed controllers (for the time), molded in a plastic "silver gray" as a bimbo in her dress in polyester. We love, we do not like, but it imposes with its red smarties, its bulbous knobs and this big thing thingy-straight out of Star Wars: LOG; 3D controller ensuring the change that you want as a big wheel pitch bend inlaid with a touch sensitive tape position, pressure and velocity. Phew. The pitch and modulation are the part too. Re-whew.
Roughly the Prophecy is a monophonic synth dedicated to digital ... that you actually want. On baby it says "solo synthesizer", but nothing prevents you to use it for bass, leads, gloubiboulgas supersonic in acid or bluffing saxophone sounds in the '90s but light years that offers a Yamaha VL or a large computer sampler.
The keyboard responds to mono aftertouch and velocity. For the rest, just get on with triturables contraptions to get a sound.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is it simple?
No. Absolutely not. It is a modular synthesizer where everything is done internally. If you have insomnia I suggest you start by telling LFOs and if the problem persists, start the program.
Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
No more. This synth is amazing and incredibly complex to program. Can tamper anyhow and just random sounds, you can load presets gleaned from the web, but make your own sounds is a daunting task.
The manual is clear and sufficient?
It helps, but it is not a miracle cure.
SOUNDS
The sounds they suit your style of music?
Yes. For now it serves me especially terrifying low which Virus posing as microbes and modern analos for soft stuff. You really try to understand, this machine is monstrous and quick to eat everything that roams around.
The effects are they effective and responsive?
In fact there is not really, apart from a kind of Wah and a Drive. The rest of the program with LFOs for example.
The expression is good? (Reaction velocity, aftertouch)?
Yes. This is a killer.
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I say that in a hundred years, can not make the turn.
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
Few months. And it was time that I dreamed.
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Much.
What is the particular feature you like best and least?
I love the sound. The downside, it is very complex to program.
How would you rate the quality / price?
On occasion it is a gift. It is totally undervalued. But it is also due to its complexity.
With experience, you do again this choice?
I do not mind a second. And not a Z1 or Radias, the sound of Prophecy is exclusive. We can approach but without the dynamic and grain. This synth is unique, a more modular MS-20, a more expressive modern analog (thank you to LOG), more affordable than a rom-player used.
I suggest you read these two articles in English.
http://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/prph.php
https://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/oct95/korgprophecy.html
A big synth small format, richly endowed controllers (for the time), molded in a plastic "silver gray" as a bimbo in her dress in polyester. We love, we do not like, but it imposes with its red smarties, its bulbous knobs and this big thing thingy-straight out of Star Wars: LOG; 3D controller ensuring the change that you want as a big wheel pitch bend inlaid with a touch sensitive tape position, pressure and velocity. Phew. The pitch and modulation are the part too. Re-whew.
Roughly the Prophecy is a monophonic synth dedicated to digital ... that you actually want. On baby it says "solo synthesizer", but nothing prevents you to use it for bass, leads, gloubiboulgas supersonic in acid or bluffing saxophone sounds in the '90s but light years that offers a Yamaha VL or a large computer sampler.
The keyboard responds to mono aftertouch and velocity. For the rest, just get on with triturables contraptions to get a sound.
UTILIZATION
The general configuration is it simple?
No. Absolutely not. It is a modular synthesizer where everything is done internally. If you have insomnia I suggest you start by telling LFOs and if the problem persists, start the program.
Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
No more. This synth is amazing and incredibly complex to program. Can tamper anyhow and just random sounds, you can load presets gleaned from the web, but make your own sounds is a daunting task.
The manual is clear and sufficient?
It helps, but it is not a miracle cure.
SOUNDS
The sounds they suit your style of music?
Yes. For now it serves me especially terrifying low which Virus posing as microbes and modern analos for soft stuff. You really try to understand, this machine is monstrous and quick to eat everything that roams around.
The effects are they effective and responsive?
In fact there is not really, apart from a kind of Wah and a Drive. The rest of the program with LFOs for example.
The expression is good? (Reaction velocity, aftertouch)?
Yes. This is a killer.
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I say that in a hundred years, can not make the turn.
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
Few months. And it was time that I dreamed.
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Much.
What is the particular feature you like best and least?
I love the sound. The downside, it is very complex to program.
How would you rate the quality / price?
On occasion it is a gift. It is totally undervalued. But it is also due to its complexity.
With experience, you do again this choice?
I do not mind a second. And not a Z1 or Radias, the sound of Prophecy is exclusive. We can approach but without the dynamic and grain. This synth is unique, a more modular MS-20, a more expressive modern analog (thank you to LOG), more affordable than a rom-player used.
I suggest you read these two articles in English.
http://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/prph.php
https://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/oct95/korgprophecy.html