Dave smith instruments pro 2 sound editor videos soundtower. In 1981, it gave me everything i wanted in a monophonic instrument. B step sequencer 2 pro is a very powerful, very deep midi sequencer available for both the desktop and the ipad. The pro 2 shares the same exceptional ergonomics and playability as its 12voice sibling, the prophet 12, but carves out distinctly different sonic territory with an allnew dual analog filter architecture, a monster step sequencer, superwaves, digital bucketbrigade delay, and a lot more. Although the claim that the pro 2 s is the most powerful step sequencer ever designed on a synth is possibly overstating the case, the facilities provided by its 16, 16 step tracks which can also be configured as eight, 32 step tracks place it in the premier division of onboard analogue style sequencers. Dave smith instruments has pointed us in the direction of this short video by magnus gladen which shows a dsi pro 2 controlling modular synths. After some delays, my pro 2 finally arrived yesterday. Watch eric goldstein and michael klein show you how to add effects, change.
While the firstglance impression might understandably be monophonic prophet 12, its in fact a rather different animal. So i sold the midi controller and bought the pro 2. Sweetwater understands the need for a comfortable sequencer that literally puts your tracks at your fingertips. Advanced sequencing one of the most exciting features of the pro 2 is its sequencer possibly the most powerful step sequencer ever designed for a synth. Sequential pro 3 multifilter mono synth sweetwater. Ive never played a rev2 so i cant say whether theres anything comparable but my favorite parts of the pro 2 are the delays, filters, distortion and mod matrix. It has twice the polyphony, twice the mod matrix, waveshape modulation on all waveforms, digital effects per layer in stacked or split voice mode, a polyphonic step sequencer per layer, and more.
A set of character controls adds high and low frequency boost, bit and sample rate reduction, and tape saturation emulation to the pro 2s sonic palette. You can create patterns of any length across four individual sounds per deck. This page is a living document, subject to update and expansion. This updates adds a new feature allowing you to use the sequencer in paraphonic mode. Helpful guide to use and edit 32step 8track sequencer in soundtowers sound editor for dsi pro 2. In combination with the arp and sequencer you get wave sequences.
The pro 2 also offers a multitrack 16x16 or 32x8 step sequencer, sliders and wheels for control, a 44key keyboard with velocity and aftertouch, a complex modulation matrix, and builtin effects such as delay, feedback, distortion, and the character section. The dave smith instruments pro 2 the most useful synth ever. Dave smith instruments mopho vintage synth explorer. Sequences can control not only oscillator pitch, but any parameter in the pro 2s extensive modulation matrix. In this video, we go over the concepts behind the feature as well as some tips for getting started. Dave smith likens the pro 2s sequencer to original, premidi sequencers that were used as modulation sources to change the value of a synth parameter in specific steps. The dave smith instruments pro 2 synthesizer really needs no introduction. Nord user forum view topic new dsi pro 2 synthesizer. Lock sequence, which allows you to continuously run the same sequence while changing presetsprograms. The prophet rev2 retains all of the key features of the prophet 08 and expands on them. Nov 29, 2017 the second synth i ever owned was a sequential circuits proone.
Personally, i was looking to downscale my studio to one hardware based synthesizer that would act as both my midi controller, and as my main synthesizer. Two of the four oscillators can be routed through filter 1 with the other two routed through filter 2 for a broad range of tonal possibilities. Monoplugs bstep sequencer software facebook 19 photos. Apr 10, 2017 in this tutorial i go over the new firmware update 1. One of the most exciting features of the pro 2 is its sequencerpossibly the most powerful step sequencer ever designed for a synth. The pro 2s sequencer provides sixteen tracks of 16step sequences, or eight tracks of 32step sequences. Traktor remix sets for step sequencer native instruments.
All sounds are using the arpeggiator or step sequencer. Oct, 2016 step sequencer step sequencer for remix decks arrives in traktor pro 2. A music sequencer or audio sequencer or simply sequencer is a device or application software that can record, edit, or play back music, by handling note and performance information in several forms, typically cvgate, midi, or open sound control osc, and possibly audio and automation data for daws and plugins. Syncing sequencers, arpeggiators and more on the dsi pro 2 and moog sub 37, then sending clocksynced cv step sequences and lfos from the pro 2 to the sub 37. Although their initial attempts to enter the amateur ccd market were flops, it was unlikely that this aggressive company would sit by while others cashed in on anything to do with astronomy. A set of character controls adds high and low frequency boost, bit and sample rate reduction, and tape saturation emulation to the pro 2 s sonic palette. With usbmidi and assignable cv ins and outs that can be sent to or from just about anything in its architecture, its like a great synth that fits into any electronic music workflow. In this video for maschine 2 and the mk2 hardware, learn how to use maschines powerful and flexible step sequencer.
It can sync to external midi clock and can also be driven by an external audio input. Pro steps is a bank with 80 new programs for the dsi pro 2. Resonance sound proudly presents visions a new soundset for dave smith instruments pro2. Id like to see a mono based on the prophet 12, with a microbrute style sequencer that has ties and accents. A patternoriented, polyphonic midi stepsequencer, which makes its own path. Music sequencer software is the software for sequencing your long list of music files, according to the artists, genres, and much more such categories. The step sequencer can be controlled natively with the traktor kontrol s8 d2 f1 controllers and can be mapped to any thirdparty midi controller. Dec 21, 2014 the dsi pro 2 has multiple cv outs, and many modulation sources including the keyboard, the onboard step sequencer, lfos and envelopes can be routed to them. Taking dsis most powerful monosynth, aiyn zahev sounds presents a selection of 64 top quality sounds designed to provide inspiration to anyone working with electronic music. Dieser step sequencer liefert entweder bis zu 16 tracks bei 16 steps oder bis.
Pro steps is a collection of 80 new patches for the synthesizer dsi pro 2. Dj techtools search for midi maps by dj software and. Mar 06, 2014 download midi step sequencer cythar for free. Dont get me wrong, i love that dsi added a sequencer to the prophet 12 later on, but its quite, i dunno, clunky. I use to have a beat step pro that was sequencing an akai s950, but that swept up was too limited in that the bsp could only use one midi channel at a time. Be sure to join the uptown oscillators facebook group. The sequential pro 3 is a hybrid multifilter synthesizer with a premium fatar 37note semiweighted keyboard, three oscillators two vcos and one wavetable, and three classic analog filters prophet6, ob6, and ladder, along with a powerful new 16track sequencer, and the ability to connect with modular synths through its four control. Those of you on the move will want to check out our portable options that can operate with batteries. Im no stranger to music production i know what a sequencer is as i an akai mpc user from the 80s but am new to analog synths and never heard of a gated sequencer. Dsi does a great job with their products, and the build quality is fantastic. Modsequencer holds 16 tracks for 16steps or 8 tracks with 32 steps all step input like. The pro 2 sound editing software is not software instruments and it will. Messing around with meades dsi pro the introduction of meades inexpensive line of ccd cameras for astroimaging was no surprise. Dave smith instruments pro 2 monophonic hybrid synthesizer.
To overcome this limitation, there is a free macwin software editor included, and there are a few thirdparty software editors available as well. All you need is your mouse to create a whole composition which you can save and share with your friends. With up to 32 steps and 16 tracks, it provides realtime input, rests, and variablelength sequences. Step sequencer is an online music creation program designed for ease of use and ear pleasing results. Dave smith pro 2 hybrid synthesizer modulation step sequencer c.
Dsi pro 2 pro steps by app sound presets for dsi pro 2. Nov 29, 2017 dave smith instruments pro 2 first look. How to use traktors step sequencer with a traktor kontrol f1. Mit dem dave smith instruments pro 2 gibt es nun endgultig einen wurdigen. While the firstglance impression might understandably be monophonic prophet 12, its in fact a. Magnus had this to say, my friend brought his pro2 over. You can create a different sequence for each layer if working in stacked or split voice mode, making it a powerful tool for composition or performance.
The polyphonic step sequencer provides up to 64 steps and up to 6 notes per step. The pro 2 is dave smiths flagship mono synth, and as dave himself puts it, his. Additional features include four lfos, a gated 16 step sequencer, three adsr envelope generators and an arpeggiator. Dave smith pro 2 hybrid synthesizer modulation step sequencer. This article explains the step sequencer workflow for the traktor kontrol f1 controller. Maschines step sequencer allows for quick and dynamic pattern sequencing. Resttie note input during step recording on track 1 of the sequencer.
Pro steps reveals the hybrid character of the dsi pro2, a mixture of different analog and. Two new filters based on vintage designsat the heart of the pro 2s gutsy sound is its allnew dual filter design. It lets you add texture to your sets with your own unique sound using a remix set of oneshot samples. Sequencer direction parameter, which provides new options for sequencer playback direction. A short bit of sequencing on the pro 2, synced to an ableton beat. Resonance sound proudly presents visions a new soundset for dave smith instruments pro2 synthesizer by aiyn zahev sounds. The addition of the 32 step sequencer makes it a very attractive option, if you can bear the price of course. Sequences can have ties and rests, and can sync to an external midi clock. The pro 2 is sending a step sequenced cv to the moog voyagers filter. Sep 26, 2014 in this video, stack explores control voltage applications of the dsi pro 2 synth. Bstep is a sequencer mentioned here before that runs on almost deny platform and now its going into its second round version 2 heres the updates and there is a lot of stuff going in like rollflam in another way this time called ratcheting the older word for playing some steps faster has several new modes that allow song construction and complex polyrhythmic stuff.
The interface is somewhat limited, but easy to learn and navigate. Most of the abovelisted music sequencer software offer installation file, which you can download and run the installation procedure to get the software installed. The fullfeatured step sequencer operates in 32 x 8, or 16 x 16 mode and allows realtime input. Sequencer and cv connectivity spoiled by elektron and mfb d1 respectively. All new sounds use the arpeggiator or step sequencer of the pro2. Sequential macht einen dx7 aus deinem pro 2, kostenlos. The dave smith instruments pro 2 sequencer introduction youtube. It also syncs to midi clock and external audio input. Here is an introduction to an exploration of the dave smith instruments pro 2 sequencer. Sequential dave smith instruments pro 2 uptown oscillators. Two new filters based on vintage designsat the heart of the pro 2 s gutsy sound is its allnew dual filter design.
Almost all sequencers come with their own power supply as well as usb connectivity. Filter 1 is a 4pole lowpass design inspired by the original prophet5 filter. The step sequencer for remix sets is included in traktor pro 3. A short bit of sequencing on the pro 2, with its filter envelope routed to a cv out, then to the filter in of a moog sub phatty.