I’m curious to know why a P6 over a P5 or a Rev2.
It’s an internal battle I’ve been fighting for weeks honestly.
It kind of sits in the middle of the P5 and the Rev2.
I’m honestly a bit torn about the P5 vs P6. I guess it’s probably the HP filter and extra features without being too complex. I also feel like the morphable oscillators would expand the range of sounds I can get from it.
It’s mostly about sound and interface. For an instrument that costs this much though I’d like it to have some versatility.
On board FX could be useful if I go live again. Though I could just bring the Super 6 instead, or pedals.
I’m really looking for the Prophet sound so I should, in theory go for the P5. I know the P6 can get there (close) too though.
I’d love to try both in person. My gut says P5/10 but my mind + gut says P6. Time will tell.
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On the P5 you can combine wave shapes. Not the same as morphing, but it does allow more options.
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Yeah, I really think the multi drive is what draws me to it. Moog does drive and distortion that gels with me in my experience.
I love the Pro3, don’t get me wrong. It’s just that the drive and distortions don’t do what I’d like them to do. It’s great without them or in small doses.
I’m hoping the Subsequent 37 has the edge and ballsy drive that I’m looking for (when I need it).
Brassy sequential sounds (that I love) seem to make more sense on a polyphonic synth, even though I can use the Pro 3 for that. I guess it feels like there’s probably a better tool for the job I’ve given it.
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For sure. Hitting it with the multidrive, and dropping the filter slope down to 18 or 12 db is pretty sweet. I’ve even gotten some great acid sounds out of it. Granted this is on a 25, but I think the 37 pretty much the same. I have been eyeing up a 37 though as well, Just because you get so much more with it, and the 25 can feel fairly limited after a while.
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I’ve been reading this discussion with interest. I’m considering selling my Rev2 because I find the screen hard enough to read it puts me off using some of the features. The Rev2 is so varied in its sound, because of the layers and modulations. The P5 & 6 desktops are quite similar prices. . I have worried that I’d miss the extra modulation options of the Rev2, but also excited for the UI simplicity of the P5/6… but if I accept the trade-off… which Px??
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That’s good to hear!
Moog sound is just great for Bass and Leads to me. Everything moves so smoothly in a slurring but not smearing type fashion.
I also like how slowly the Moog Ladder opens up across the range. The Sequential filters seems to open up much quicker. I find myself bouncing back and forth in a tiny range trying to find the sweet spot. More overall range and less sweet spot. It’s more capable but less playable in my experience.
In no way is this a dig on Sequential vs Moog. They are just different and excel for at different things for different reasons. They are um… different? 
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I agree. Moogs are like one huge sweet spot of that creamy sizzle.
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REV2 to P5 could be a huge shock. Depends on what you want out of it. You must like the REV2’s broad range or you probably wouldn’t have gotten it in the first place right?
You might like the P6 because you have those morphable VCO’s with a HP&LP filter. Also the FX can be useful. There’s a ring mod in the FX and the rotating speaker effect actually sounds really good (assuming the same as the Pro3). BBD and Plate reverb are completely useable, even good I’d say.
Truthfully, much of the P6 “extras” (except the morphable VCO’s)
Could be added externally to the P5 too. It really depends on what you need and how you like to work.
Edit: & P5 is mono out vs stereo on P6, worth thinking about too.
Edit 2: I see that you’re think about desktops. If that were me I’d end up with the P6. For me one of the major draws of the P5 is the chunky knobs, larger keyboard, and maybe 10% more vintage sound (tops).
You kind of lose that (interface) with the desktop. But that is something completely personal to me.
Our analysis is basically the same 
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I personally think you made the right choice and for good reasons.
Cheers!
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Thanks for that!
It’s still rocky territory, but I feel like the choice is well thought out for my personal needs/wants.
Desktop I would definitely pick P6 over P5. I’m with you on a large part of the P5 mojo being that big interface and beautiful aesthetics of the keyboard. P6 desktop is a lovely bit of design - arguably a better laid-out interface than the P6 keyboard - and the extra HP filter, effects (I got a lot of use out of the delays and phasers), arp/sequencer and stereo output make one hell of a great synth.
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The emotional, melancholic keys and pads are where it’s at with the Prophet 6 for me but have you guys come across any interesting sound design tips/videos for the P6?
Just came across this video / soundset (not mine). Not necessarily the sort of sounds I’d usually go for with the P6 but some interesting stuff and ideas in there and a couple of really nice patches.
(This one cued to one of the nicest patches.)
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This is so superficial, but I really hate the Prophet 6 logo.
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It’s the same as the Prophet 5. I am not the biggest fan of that typeface, although looking at the era it was conceived, and some of the old ads, it starts to make more sense.
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Wow! That poster is wonderful!! (And awful)
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I owned both for about a year. had the Rev2 first and then had to get a P5. eventually I just realized that although the Rev2 has a larger sonic palette, built in effects, more synthesis modules, sequencing/arp options, etc… I mostly used them for the same sounds. but I enjoyed the experience of using the P5 WAY more than I did using the Rev2. using the Rev2 is kind of a chore sometimes, whereas the P5 is basically all joy and sweet spot. build quality is better too. much more robust overall, from casing to the quality and feel of the pots.
but yes… the P6 is basically between the Rev2 and P5, as far as what it offers, sonic pallette, build quality/feel, immediacy, etc. I could definitely own either, or the P6, and I’d still chase the same sounds (though they wouldn’t actually sound exactly the same across the three). but the P5 definitely brings me more joy to use.
not sure if this helps or adds anything to your decision. it’s another bullet point, at least…
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It helps, thanks!
That’s basically what’s been happening with my Pro 3. I’m really just using it mostly for Prophet style sounds/leads.
While the Pro 3 is an excellent synth, I feel like I’d get more mileage on those types of sounds with polyphony.
I’m also very much into having a synth that excels at those sounds. Also one which has a larger sweet spot and simpler interface that is more enjoyable to use. Pro 3 has a great interface for as deep as it is though.
I just got the Subsequent 37, and so far it’s exactly that. Larger sweet spot, and a much more enjoyable and immediate interface. I honestly love how well the interface is thought out so far. Useful modulations and performance controls immediately available. Plus it’s just so creamy and smooth, but edgy and ballsy if I need it to be.
Honestly it’s making me lean towards the Prophet 5. I’m learning that sound and interface take precedence over range and capabilities for me these days. I have some time to mull it over before I take the leap though.
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If you are leaning that way, I would vote for the P5. It’s all sweet spot and my favorite interface. There is something magical about it for sure.
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