Sequential Prophet-6vsSequential Take 5
Summary
Sequential Prophet-6 and Sequential Take 5: 2 Sequential synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 11 of 21 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Sequential Prophet-6CurrentView details → | Sequential Take 5CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sequential | Sequential |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue |
| Voices | 6 | 5 |
| Polyphony | 6 analogue voices | 5 analogue voices |
| Oscillators | 2 discrete VCOs per voice with variable shape, plus sub-octave and noise | 2 VCOs per voice with variable shape, sub-octave and FM |
| Filter | 4-pole resonant low-pass plus 2-pole resonant high-pass (discrete) | 4-pole resonant low-pass based on the Prophet-5 Rev4 |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | Polyphonic step sequencer, up to 64 steps | Polyphonic step sequencer, up to 64 steps |
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, BBD delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Ring modulator, Analogue distortion | Reverb, Delay, BBD delay, Tape delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Ring modulator, Rotary speaker, Distortion, Overdrive |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 49 | 44 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | Channel | Channel |
| Keybed | — | Fatar |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Discrete VCOs with variable waveshape, Low-pass and high-pass filters, Poly Mod, True-bypass digital effects, Arpeggiator, 500 factory and 500 user programs | Prophet-5 Rev4-derived filter, Global and per-voice LFOs, Vintage knob, Low-split mode, Arpeggiator, All-steel chassis |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB |
| CV / Gate | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, Walnut | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 820 × 323 × 117 mm | 635 × 324 × 112 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 7.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Prophet-6 – 49 Take 5 – 44
- Voices: Prophet-6 – 6 Take 5 – 5
- Released: Prophet-6 – 2015 Take 5 – 2021
- Polyphony: Prophet-6 – 6 analogue voices Take 5 – 5 analogue voices
- Oscillators: Prophet-6 – 2 discrete VCOs per voice with variable shape, plus sub-octave and noise Take 5 – 2 VCOs per voice with variable shape, sub-octave and FM
- Filter: Prophet-6 – 4-pole resonant low-pass plus 2-pole resonant high-pass (discrete) Take 5 – 4-pole resonant low-pass based on the Prophet-5 Rev4
Both are the same on engine (Analogue) and key action (Semi-weighted).