GForce launches official Prophet~5 plugin with original hardware functionality and classic factory presets

GForce, best known for its virtual instrument emulations of classic gear, has partnered with Sequential to launch an official Prophet~5 plugin. The Prophet~5, an analogue polysynth, was originally released in 1978 by Sequential Circuits. Heard across records from Genesis, Radiohead, Madonna and Aphex Twin, it introduced a new era of polyphonic synthesis, combining analogue resonance, patch memory and hands-on control. GForce’s plugin version marks the first ever official plugin version. READ MORE: Imagine Plugins is changing who gets to make plugins The plugin “faithfully recreates” the distinct character of the Rev1, Rev2 and Rev3 hardware revisions, and captures the sound, response and musicality that made the original instrument a trailblazer, from SSM warmth to the punch of the Curtis filter designs. Alongside all original hardware functionality, the Prophet~5 plugin also introduces modern enhancements. It includes newly redesigned X-Modifiers and dual layer architecture with Layer, Split and Alternate modes with up to 10 voices per layer. It also offers two selectable FX slots for Chorus, Phaser, Filter, Distortion, Tremolo and Compressor, plus dedicated Delay, Reverb and Pan Spread effects. There are also over 460 professionally designed presets, including the original 38 factory patches from 1978. Additionally, there’s full MPE support, comprehensive MIDI CC mapping throughout, a patch browser with tagging and search functions, plus a resizable interface. Learn more in the walkthrough below: David Gibbons, CEO of Sequential, says, “The Prophet~5 holds a special place in Sequential’s history and in the wider story of modern music. GForce Software approached the instrument with real care, and no one comes closer capturing the character and musicality of the hardware. We’re excited to see their plugin introduce a new generation of musicians and producers to the Prophet~5.” The Prophet~5 plugin is priced at £99.99, but right now you can get it for an introductory price of £69.99 until the end of July. Find out more via GForce. The post GForce launches official Prophet~5 plugin with original hardware functionality and classic factory presets appeared first on MusicTech.