Prophanity: The Spirit of the Legendary Prophet 5 in Your DAW
Every synthesizer music enthusiast knows the name Prophet 5. This iconic instrument revolutionized the concept of polyphonic synthesizers and left an indelible mark on music history. From its warm, rich sound to its intuitive interface, the Prophet 5 became the gold standard for many generations of musicians and producers. However, owning the original hardware synthesizer can be an unattainable dream due to its cost and availability.
That’s where Prophanity from Roberson Audio comes in. This free VST instrument aims to recreate the magic of the classic Prophet 5 right in your digital audio workstation (DAW). Designed with attention to detail, Prophanity gives you the opportunity to explore a sound palette that defined entire genres of music – from 80s synth-pop to modern electronic tracks.
Key Features and Capabilities
Prophanity is equipped with a set of parameters that most accurately emulate the architecture of the original Prophet 5, giving you complete control over sound shaping:
- Oscillator A: Full flexibility with frequency adjustment, waveform selection (sawtooth or square), pulse width control, and sync function.
- Oscillator B: More diverse with frequency control (including fine-tuning), waveform selection (sawtooth, triangle, or square), pulse width control, low-frequency mode, and keyboard tracking.
- Mixer: Balance the signal levels from Oscillator A, Oscillator B, and the built-in noise generator to create a complex timbral base.
- Poly-Modulation: A unique section that allows you to modulate various parameters (Oscillator A frequency, Oscillator A pulse width, filter frequency) using the filter envelope or Oscillator B. This opens the door to creating complex, dynamic textures and moving soundscapes.
- Wheel-Mod: Customize the modulation source (LFO and noise mix) for assignment to the modulation wheel controller on your MIDI keyboard, adding expressiveness to your performance.
- LFO: A flexible low-frequency oscillator with adjustable frequency and waveform selection (sawtooth, triangle, square) for adding vibrato, tremolo, and other modulation effects.
- Filter: The legendary 24 dB/octave low-pass filter with control over cutoff frequency, resonance, filter envelope amount, and keyboard tracking. The ADSR envelope for the filter allows you to shape the timbre’s dynamics.
- Amplifier: A standard amplifier section with a full ADSR envelope for controlling the dynamics of the sound’s volume.
- Global Settings: Includes control over overall volume, velocity sensitivity, master tuning, and the standard A440 pitch, as well as a portamento (Glide) function for a smooth transition between notes.
Why Download Prophanity?
Prophanity offers an exceptional opportunity to touch the sound of one of the most influential synthesizers in music history without spending a dime. It’s the perfect tool for musicians, producers, and sound engineers looking for classic analog sounds – from fat basses and juicy leads to atmospheric pads and effects. Despite being an emulation, Prophanity can inspire you to create new music and add vintage charm to your tracks.
If you work in a Windows-based DAW (32-bit version) and are looking for a high-quality, free VST instrument with a character reminiscent of the legendary Prophet 5, Prophanity is definitely worth your attention. Its ease of use combined with a rich palette of possibilities makes it a valuable addition to any plugin collection. Download Prophanity today and start your own exploration of the world of classic synthesis!
