Sequential Prophet Rev2vsSequential Take 5
Summary
Sequential Prophet Rev2 and Sequential Take 5: 2 Sequential synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 14 of 22 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Sequential Prophet Rev2CurrentView details → | Sequential Take 5CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sequential | Sequential |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue |
| Voices | 16 | 5 |
| Polyphony | 16 analogue voices (8-voice version also available) | 5 analogue voices |
| Oscillators | 2 DCOs per voice with waveshape modulation, plus sub-octave and noise | 2 VCOs per voice with variable shape, sub-octave and FM |
| Filter | Curtis 2/4-pole resonant low-pass | 4-pole resonant low-pass based on the Prophet-5 Rev4 |
| Multi-timbral parts | 2 | 1 |
| Sequencer | Polyphonic step sequencer (64 steps) plus 16 x 4 gated sequencer | Polyphonic step sequencer, up to 64 steps |
| Effects | Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Reverb | Reverb, Delay, BBD delay, Tape delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Ring modulator, Rotary speaker, Distortion, Overdrive |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 61 | 44 |
| Key size | Full | Full |
| Key action | Semi-weighted | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | Channel | Channel |
| Keybed | Fatar | Fatar |
| Format | ||
| Format | Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | 16 voices, Bi-timbral layers and splits, 4 LFOs at audio rate, 8-slot mod matrix, Pedal/CV input (0-5 V), Two stereo outputs | 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 | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, Mahogany | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 892 × 323 × 97 mm | 635 × 324 × 112 mm |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 7.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Prophet Rev2 – 61 Take 5 – 44
- Voices: Prophet Rev2 – 16 Take 5 – 5
- Released: Prophet Rev2 – 2017 Take 5 – 2021
- Polyphony: Prophet Rev2 – 16 analogue voices (8-voice version also available) Take 5 – 5 analogue voices
- Oscillators: Prophet Rev2 – 2 DCOs per voice with waveshape modulation, plus sub-octave and noise Take 5 – 2 VCOs per voice with variable shape, sub-octave and FM
- Filter: Prophet Rev2 – Curtis 2/4-pole resonant low-pass 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).

