Dave Smith's Prophet Rev2 represents a bold evolution of the legendary Prophet '08, delivering twice the polyphony and an expanded feature set at a more accessible price point. This modern analog powerhouse maintains all the beloved characteristics of its predecessor while introducing significant enhancements including doubled mod matrix capabilities, waveshape modulation across all waveforms, and comprehensive digital effects processing per layer in stacked or split voice modes.
The Rev2's 8-voice architecture provides exceptional flexibility, allowing musicians to play complex two-handed chord progressions, stack dual 4-voice sounds for rich textural layers, or split the keyboard into two independent 4-voice instruments. The signature sound comes from Curtis 2/4 pole low-pass resonant filters per voice – the same filters that defined classic instruments throughout the 70s and 80s. A standout innovation is the waveshape modulation feature, enabling pulse width variation across all four waveforms (sawtooth, saw+tri, triangle, square) for continuously shifting timbres and enhanced sonic depth.
Professional connectivity and control features include a comprehensive effects section with reverb, delays, chorus, phase shifter, ring modulation and distortion, plus an 8-slot modulation matrix with 22 sources and 53 destinations. The polyphonic step sequencer accommodates up to 64 steps with 6 notes per step, while the knob-per-function interface ensures immediate access to all parameters. With 512 factory programs, 512 user programs, and full compatibility with existing Prophet '08 sound libraries, the Rev2 delivers both familiar territory and new creative possibilities for contemporary music production.
- 2 Digitally controlled analog oscillators (DCOs) per voice (plus sub octave on oscillator 1)
- Glide (portamento): separate rates per oscillator
- White noise generator
- Analog VCAs
- Hard sync
- 1 Analog Curtis low-pass filter per voice, selectable 2- and 4-pole operation
- 3 Envelope generators: filter, VCA, and assignable; Envelope 3 can loop
- Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps (6 notes per step), and ties and rests
- 4 LFO’s with key sync per LFO
- 8-Slot modulation matrix
- 22 Sources
- 53 Destinations
- 5 Additional dedicated sources: mod wheel, pressure, velocity, breath controller, footswitch
- Programmable arpeggiator with up, down, up+down, random, assign modes
- Selectable note value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note
- One, two, or three octave range
- Re-latching arpeggiation
- Note repeat
- 5-octave keyboard with semi-weighted action, velocity, and aftertouch
- 52 knobs and 20 buttons enable deep and comprehensive editing with little to no menu diving
- Spring-loaded pitch wheel and assignable mod wheel
- 512 Factory Programs (4 banks of 128)
- MIDI In, Out, Thru
- Main stereo audio output: 1/4" unbalanced
- Output B stereo audio output: 1/4" unbalanced
- Sustain pedal input
- Pedal/CV input
- Headphone output: 1/4" stereo phone jack



