NAMM 2020:Sequential Pro 3

[@degoyen]

I like when Mr. Smith tells me “I can make it as dirty as you want”

[@_Synthesize_Me_]

DeGoyen best comment I’ve read all week!

[@degoyen]

_Synthesize_me_ hahahaha

[@synthesizerhome2041]

11:26

[@shmackydoo]

Dave loves his products and you can tell he and his team put a lot of thought into the sound first and then a solid interface to create with. Great overview

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

What a classy guy, and a living legend , with a future legend synth on his hand,-

[@sronedgecustom9396]

a literal living legend... thanks Mr. Smith for your years of hard work and wonderful creation(s)! PS - great interview SS

[@ConwayBob]

Thank you for bringing us not only the Pro 3 but Dave Smith himself. His enthusiasm is contagious. That little Pro 3 is a BEAST!

[@cloudrun654]

Don't think I'll ever own one, But I like it, and I like Dave.

[@st0rmchild]

He's great. Would be such a treat to chat with him even just for a few minutes.

[@davebellamy4867]

Yeah, he's prolific and finds time to run a few marathons too, I heard.

[@InFamousProductions]

I have a Pro 2 and its always a surprise what comes out

[@Lord_UND_Himself]

Most accurate comment about Sequential and DSI

[@jppagetoo]

Yet another great synth. So many coming out. It's amazing.

[@electroteque]

Modern day Pro One. It is amazing. The wave shaping and mix of analog and digital is cool

[@PerryCodes]

I just LOVE seeing synths with a big fat cutoff knob. Proper.

[@o.p.f.7668]

Damn it Dave, I promised myself I wasn't going to buy any more synths and then you had to go and make this incredible instrument. Hats off to you sir, you are a living legend and my favorite synth designer of all time. I'm happy to see that you're able to once again produce your wonderful instruments under the Sequential banner. Cheers!

[@Kung_Fu_Jesus]

All of the Dave Smith designed monos are classics, each one breaking new ground.

[@Zinfidel1]

This thing is beautiful! Really, really nice work Dave and Sequential. My favorite thing from NAMM so far, narrowly beating the System 100 and Wave State. It's just so robust.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

This demo really helped the synth grow on me. The interface actually looks very intuitive. I think the lack of 2 simultaneous filters is fine, as long as eventually we can import our own wavetables....or at least, if Sequential releases a few extra banks you can download. P.S. Thank you for keeping the text under the knobs, it is so much easier to read this way.

[@leemortimer80]

7:26 tuned feedback oh yes!

[@samuela6271]

A legend. I just realized the Dave Smith synth i own is 25 years old. He looks good.

[@HotStrange]

Samuel Arbizo which one do you own?

[@samuela6271]

@@HotStrange i got an evolver. My mistake, its only 18 years old! Lol. Still sounds good to me 👍

[@SPAZZOID100]

My DAVE SMITH synth is from 1981...

[@zaccarom1]

One of the best synth product demonstrations.

[@davebellamy4867]

Crazy synth, crazy cool guy! He needs to be a DJ in his spare time.

[@GavinMorris1]

Dave is awesome and I'm glad he's appreciated in the comments.

[@Superlover]

impressive looks and sound! always love to see Dave demoing a new synth!

[@erikjacksonvibes]

I think Dave make the best synths. Happy to hear/see a new one!

[@digitaldiezel5870]

I’m at peace with the synth world 🌎! Balance has been restored....Pro 3! Thanks Dave!

[@lilakmonoke982]

its great to see dave smith in such good shape! looks like many more years of amazing synth design are ahead of us. i mean where would we be without this man? :-)

[@marcusvaldes]

This comment did not age well unfortunately. Life is so freaking fragile.

[@wickeddubz]

Dave is awesome! Pro 3 looks looks like a blend between oldschool style case and modern technology + easy to use interface

[@davebellamy4867]

1:57 LMAO. That's the way to present your product when you're enjoying inventing new stuff. Then 11:15 he interrupts himself by playing something extra weird. Way to go Dave.

[@marvinkmooneyoz]

WHile I don't consider it a fault of the synth to not have the serial/parallel capabilities of the pro2, I'll have to disagree with how Dave describes such as "quickly getting too complicated". I adore the routing options of the pro2. the swirling soundspace possibilities are delightful!

[@Cyberpunk9000]

Jonathan Osborn I was 100% going to buy this synth thinking that the serial parallel would be mind blowing. The same feature on the Matrix Brute is why it sounds so good. It pains me to say this but they have missed a massive opportunity to make this one of the greatest Mono’s of all time.

[@marvinkmooneyoz]

@Aldebaran it surely isnt a trivial decision to implement. Would be damn nice.

[@mishadoumnov]

it'd be great to find out if the tuned feedback is continuously tuned (microtonal) or flips between semitones....

[@charlesbronson2806]

This guy makes quality synths. I just bought a rev 2 a couple weeks ago.

[@synthicidemusic1915]

How's it going? I've had one on layby for a long time. I can't seem to make up my mind though. The Korg Prologue interests me aswell. I had a Mopho x4 but got fed up with it and sold it. For some reason, to me, the Rev2 sounds more old school than the original. Just something with the osc or filters perhaps, but I get a better feel from it, despite them being dco again.

[@charlesbronson2806]

@@synthicidemusic1915 I love mine. I would say the on board efx aren't the greatest. I use an eventide space and a timeline. Other than that the build quality seems just as good or better then my Moogs.

[@synthicidemusic1915]

@@charlesbronson2806 ah ok, and you've had no issue with anything? Had seen there was something odd in initial shipments.

[@charlesbronson2806]

@@synthicidemusic1915 got mine from sweetwater. No issues.

[@Cautionary-Tales-Band]

I am incredibly impressed that a synth this powerful only costs $1600 new.

[@distanceresearch]

We on board the ship, are grateful to have you. We have been using Mopho KB and Module for 11 years I think and they as pedestrian synths compared to the Pro 3 yet are still awesome. We do not agree with the entity known as Count Uli he hails from the planet known as Junkion. Keep up the good work Dave! If we could make a suggestion, please use panel mounted potentiometers like on the Korg MS20 and MS10, We would pay more if it cost more. #sequentialcircuits

[@hiltonius]

excellent, nick! how i love dave's enthusiasm! of course, the instrument does sound fantastic as well......

[@davebellamy4867]

9:09 Lovely tone! I was disappointed it wasn't 4 note paraphonic until I heard that bit. Paraphonic in general is INTERESTING and quirky and kind of been overlooked until now.

[@HotStrange]

I can’t wait to get this. I’m gonna have to save up for a few months and the anticipation is gonna be REAL. But it’ll make it all the sweeter when it’s finally mine. I’ve seen a few complaints that it’s not as “fully featured” as the Pro2, but I disagree. It might lack a couple features the Pro2 has, but the Pro3 is very much it’s own thing and I love it. A real instrument.

[@theodorecupier5920]

I was disappointed Dave didn't mention the MoPho in the evolution of this. I love my MoPho! 🙂 (I heard a rumour that the MoPho PCB has "Pro-One Mk II" on it!)

[@Pterrordon12]

Every video I watch makes me want the Pro 3 more, and with Dave himself. Definitely need to plan on getting one

[@angeldc54]

Another great synth from Dave, yet again. Thank you!!

[@supernatural802]

"oh yeah thats tuned feedback...you gotta have tuned feedback" ..indeed.

[@Stakkeroid]

DSI/Sequential interfaces don’t usually do it for me personally, but this looks REALLY fun and usable... in addition to looking & sounding like an absolutely killer monosynth in every way :-) What a beauty.

[@Citizen-1a]

Dave Smith, what a legend and gentleman!

[@janne-seta]

More synths with raised panels! The Pro 3 looks and sounds great!

[@420gravy4]

Yes yes yes !!! And a P6 filter too? Oh hell yeah ! Awesome I can't wait to mess with one at NAMM

[@cmath8577]

OB-6 SEM style Filter. Dave says P-6 but he slipped.

[@dibsmm9888]

Dave is an absolute legend This synth is amazing

[@aAwaysNice]

this guy dave smith is such a beast. the dude just loves monster synths and killer sounds.

[@MatheusLeston]

it really sounds amazing!

[@TheTigercide]

Outstanding !!! This looks quite tasty, can't wait to take one for a test drive. I wouldn't be surprised to see one in the Tigercide arsenal this year...

[@bilonggrisimmeri]

I wonder if this has magic mushrooms and other things etched on the PCB, like the original Pro 1? I really hope it does.

[@mikehunt8769]

What is this I'm hearing?

[@bilonggrisimmeri]

@@mikehunt8769 Quote: "Many (if not all) Pro-Ones have a hidden secret: some interesting silk-screening on their circuit boards - mushrooms, flowers and icons from eastern religions. The boards often have the signatures of the assembly workforce as well.... ....apparently at least the 440 and Six-Trak as well as the Pro-One...." Hope that is of interest. Those were hippy times, back in the 1980s.

[@johnadams5489]

What a powerful synth! amazing. Listening to how flexible this modern synth is amazing. Being that I'm probably at least as old as Dave Smith, I remember buying an early Mini Moog. VERY expensive back in the dark ages, and truth be known, the early versions were so sensitive to temperature change, they would only stay in decent TUNE if it were kept in a small room with the same temperature. Yes, it was a different time in our History. Consider the Performance model. $1599.00. That's a VERY aggressive price considering what the Pro 3 can do. Back in the dark ages, I had to take out bank loans and use ALL the money I made playing gigs in order to pay for my gear. People that are not impressed with the Pro 3 may not like it for various reasons, but what it does for what it cost is not it.

[@delscoville]

I just ordered a Pro 3 SE, can't wait to get it.

[@GrantCarvalho]

Looks/sounds great!

[@gnarlysoundscapes7210]

`That tuned feedback thing sounds awesome.

[@dans.8198]

Awesome product. Dave did it again.

[@synthshoot1026]

Very interesting and gorgeous looking synth.

[@a.w4846]

I love it when he plays his synths, he should release albums.

[@danpreston564]

Ooh yes that sounds rather lovely. Makes me wonder about selling my Sub37 and replacing it with that.

[@AT-eh2eo]

Sold me on mod matrix.

[@BritoWorx]

About to be my first Dave Smith product😩 my accountant hating me lately. So many amazing products

[@nilespeterclemens8328]

Finally I’ve been waiting for triple oscs envelopes lfo’s and filters. Dude this is a dream......hope it doesn’t sound like shite. Love the new theme look of this synth.

[@montecoucou]

Could somebody clarify? @11:00 Mr Smith mentions that cv outputs are at audio rate and can output oscillators. Does this mean that they output audio and that you could feed the Pro-3 oscillators for example into external filters (and then back into the VCA section of the Pro-3)?

[@dammysavis669]

Perhaps looking at the performance of the Pro 2 will help clarify whether this can be done because this seems to be the same, based on their respective descriptions on the Sequential site. However, whether or not you can do that with the cv outputs, there are 1/4" stereo and heaphone outs and more pertinently a 1/4" input so you could route the sound out and into the device if the CV thing didn't work out

[@montecoucou]

@@dammysavis669 Thanks, didn't find a clear answer for the Pro-2. Running the main out and back in again is not entirely what I am looking for. Guess I will have to buy one to find out :-).

[@dammysavis669]

@@montecoucou Sounds like a sound strategy :)

[@BasariStudios]

And here i am with the Korg ARP 2600 FS on Preorder and now i am torn with this.

[@kickinballistics]

It seems like 3/4 a Pro 2 at less than 3/4 the price. Bargain. I like it. Similar to the Pro 2 but has some unique additional functions. Bravo Dave.

[@substance90]

That tuned feedback is such a killer feature!

[@cyberpunkbg140]

For me this is the best synth on NAMM 2020 :)

[@TheTigercide]

Agreed !!!

[@vaportrails7943]

The company is called Sequential now. Minor technicality, but I'm sure he cares. And Google. "Dave Smith demonstrates Sequential Pro 3" would probably be the right title.

[@finimo]

A sound designers dream 🙌

[@chrismitchell3283]

We didn't have much gear to choose from back in the Pro One days...Err? Prodigy, Mini, SH, MS and a few others. Count yourselves lucky kids...As for myself, I'm just trying to keep up with it all. BTW: Pro 3 definately headed for a few raves with a cutoff knob lookin' like dat!

[@prospectnyc]

It's always a treat to hear from Dave.

[@navboi12]

The prophecy was correct, beautiful!

[@prospectnyc]

Title says "Dave Smith Instruments Pro 3" - Did DSI/Sequential get renamed again? :D

[@st0rmchild]

No, SonicState picked that title. The actual synth (both versions) says Sequential on it.

[@BeniRoseMusic]

Glad I wasn't the only one confused by that.

[@iantanner7579]

Lovely aesthetics and sound, - analog is getting so good now, it's almost catching up with the technically pure sound of soft-synthesizers, - and i mean that in a good way,.. i think...

[@isaacoglevy585]

Bravo. I love my Pro 2. Always wanted a Pro 1.

[@gravityfreaksmusic]

Sounds like they have a winner.

[@BasariStudios]

,,O yeah! I can make This as Dirty as you Want!"

[@brandonbanks1408]

"We're a small company...so we don't like to be out here and "blab to the world." ....lol. that's one helluva jab to said opponents in the field that's doing therr best to meeting demand. But...i admit...at least you sir....have the absolute right to make such a statement. And even more honestly Mr Smith.... I don't blame you. Not one bit.

[@nectariosm]

I can see on the filter LP>Notch>HP...no band pass?

[@davebellamy4867]

There's a BP button like on the OB-6, I just looked for a high res picture. Also state LP-notch-HP, cutoff, resonance and Drive, plus the 3 filter type buttons.

[@nectariosm]

@@davebellamy4867 Cheers.

[@janne-seta]

Next a polyphonic version with the same concept and the same raised panel!

[@Heatwave1988]

I think it will be somethin like prophet rev2 + polyevolver

[@RundFyrkant]

Boom! The innovative master gives innovation. Awesome synthesizer!

[@johnadams5489]

So, where is this synth being manufactured? It looks like a high quality synth.

[@420gravy4]

They are made by hand in San Francisco, CA.

[@InXLsisDeo]

@@420gravy4 Hard to believe it's only $1599 and $2099. I expected it more like $4599. At that price, there must be at least parts manufactured in China and then the synth assembled and tested in the US like many of the competitors do. With the likes of Behringer and Arturia around, they have no choice but to align themselves.

[@Phil-1]

Here to pay annual homage to the great Dave Smith

[@Phil-1]

Here to pay heartfelt respects to the memory of the great Dave Smith.

[@bluename4]

will a desktop version without keys be available?

[@exnihilo7806]

This really is the ultimate mono synth

[@reginaldbowls7180]

Matrixbrute?

[@kickinballistics]

Pro 2?

[@inthefade]

I'm genuinely surprised at the price. No way I'll ever afford it, but it seems reasonable.

[@CAMOAH1]

A wonderful synth. Owura Dave. Thanks

[@troublesomecorsair]

1:57 What was that?! 11:36 Oh I see.

[@Alkatross]

I figured satan had returned to collect on that favor...

[@45rpm.]

He almost forgot to mention it is paraphonic it has so many features.

[@uhldev]

Great interview great guy and company

[@RestorationsFOD]

Nice to see Sequential back to being on top of the Synth race

[@brandonbanks1408]

Actually Dave been separated from sequential circuits. (dirty bastards) He's building his own instruments now how he wants. And... It's permanently branded *Dave Smith Instruments*

[@RestorationsFOD]

No way! Didn’t realise that! What a shame, when Dave re acquired the Sequential brand I thought that would be his baby again. Oh well an amazing synth is still an amazing synth regardless of the brand name.

[@theking11029]

Dude how incredible ❗️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Methanol2000]

Sounds insanely good =)

[@final_mile_music9713]

The choices we have! I have a Rev2, SE-02 and Minilogue XD (plus Omnisphere and keyscapes). I don’t think I need anything else. Do I?!

[@Xanadu1115]

Andrew Hearns We always need more. 👍🏻

[@izme4700]

Innoway it’s a rude bit of genius because they’re like oh you can afford it straight off well then you can afford to download all the extras and “maybe later it’ll become more freely available

[@nubeatproductionsllc]

Looks killer!

[@John-rd8no]

Will it fit in my old pro2 flightcase if I sell my pro2??

[@JoyBausch]

Mr. Smith, you are one remarkable Gentleman.

[@bluename4]

the Pro3 is a mono-synth? the OB-6 is polyphonic.

[@NewLoops]

That sequencer looks really nice

[@shookstylez]

Fantastic coverage Sonicstate, thank you. One thing though: don't you have video stabilization on your video camera? it is very shaky. Maybe you have a new camera?

[@davebellamy4867]

I hope there's one of these downstairs in the crowded public area, so people can walk past that pretty thing.

[@cosmojonesmusic]

Nice guy. A legend.

[@User173]

all the filters. ALL OF THEM.

[@Wagoo]

Good stuff!

[@joachimsundgren9724]

Only one complaint here, would be nice to have seen 3x analog oscillators and be able to switch those to the digital wavetable ones on a per oscillator basis Such a shame, otherwise iim loving this synth

[@wackenthaljef]

Ive got too much synths!!...when did they stop!