NAMM 2020: Dave Smith Pro 3 Interview - Sequential

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

This man loved what he did for a living. Well played.

[@gordonbennett7931]

Best patch/sound demo yet of the Pro 3 (in my opinion). Industrial, aggressive, and beautiful sounding. The sequencer looks great.

[@McEnroe911]

Best demo of this synth yet. Looks like an incredibly inspiring instrument

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

This is beautiful. Well done Dave and team.

[@itsGranj]

RIP Goat

[@ericpeters0n]

"Hey Dave, this is for Perfect Circuit. Dial up the nastiness." Dave: "Stand back."

[@craigmoran893]

Thanks Dave ❤

[@geecen]

Looks awesome. Those modulation sequencers really make it more like a modular in a box.

[@raelic3]

Thanks for sharing. This is the first demo of this synth I've liked. This definitely shows off the power and versatility

[@lifesynthtance]

That’s a mighty fine sounding monster of a synth ! Another masterpiece from Dave and the Sequential team. Straight to the top of the GAS list !

[@uvoikimovundutrauerblume3302]

Superb modern sounds

[@RAGINxxXxxCAJUN]

Thank you Dave for continuing reinventing the wheel. I like we have 2 vco and a digital osc. That's different. You can come up with some crazy patches with that. Thanks Dave for coming back to the synth world

[@thirfytash7286]

Korg prologue and minologue xd did that already :)

[@aaronoh4272]

@@thirfytash7286 Minologue took most of its cues from DSI's mopho X4 released 8 years earlier.

[@thirfytash7286]

@@aaronoh4272 we're talking about the third digital oscillator which the mopho x4 doesn't have but the prologue and minologue xd do have and now the pro 3 copied that idea from korg.

[@willdahbe]

God damn, that thing looks/sounds beast!

[@matthaggard3591]

Wow you have done it again my friend. Amazing

[@mirkocaserta]

Dave really has got demoing his synths down to a science.

[@JaredNichols909]

I seriously can’t wait to get one of these! This feels like 2020 starting off right!

[@brianbrill]

I want to buy this just because Dave is awesome. The synth seems cool too.

[@jn1509]

The sequence at 7:00 reminds me exactly of the breakdown in the NIN song "The Great Destroyer" off of Year Zero. Awesome.

[@snake101st]

spot on! that's an awesome patch and sequence

[@jmcbeady8210]

Best demo yet.

[@illustriouschin]

I loved that second patch!

[@HotStrange]

1000000% getting this and I absolutely can’t wait. Amazing demo. Am I the only one that slightly prefers the look of the regular version?

[@gordonbennett7931]

Haut Strange, agree with you. I prefer the regular version as it looks more 'punk'. I'll be ordering one in the UK in the coming months.

[@dammysavis669]

Am I the only one that would prefer a desktop version? Still, I guess I'd take regular over the SE, if a keyboard version is my only choice. As above, my keyboard 2/3 tiers are tilted and dusting behind the hinged area would become another chore. Still, they both look nice, but I'll give it a year or so to see if a desktop is possible :)

[@TRAVLLR]

I was thinking the same thing for some reason. It just seems more modern, all my synths have wood though haha..So do I really want to break the chain... Sub37 has been my always and forever, but this guy will be a great brother

[@HotStrange]

Divinital I haven’t gotten it yet. My preorder is still a few weeks out unfortunately but I hope to have it soon! The Summit looks lovely as well. Hope you’re enjoying it!. Definitely gonna be getting the Pro3 and WaveState this year as well.

[@HotStrange]

Gordon Bennett agreed!

[@highplains]

8:33 - 9:10 sounds magnificent

[@martinmohyla]

BoC vibes

[@paranormind-music]

I miss the old gorgeous knobs from the Pro2 :(

[@karstenvangijzen5117]

Me too

[@prospectnyc]

Same

[@gordonbennett7931]

Not on this synth. At least the standard version. The newer knobs are more sturdy and better suit the panel in terms of colour.

[@orangenotviolet]

Most people will not buy it because they can't afford one, not because of the knobs.

[@SaamGabbay]

Swapped knobs with aluminum… improved feel.

[@McEnroe911]

There’s got to be a poly big boy version of this in the works. That will truly be a sight to behold.

[@homeirotheveryfatmanwhoisa8270]

McEnroe911 They could make a killer new Prophet by following some of the steps they took with this bad boy (CV ins and outs, complex sequencer, hybrid oscillators etc.)

[@oblitafier]

McEnroe911 I doubt it, as it would be priced around the same as their Prophet X. They already see the Prophet X/XL as their flagship poly and replacement for the Prophet 12. I like that there more differences between this and the Prophet X, compared to the Pro 2 and Prophet 12 that preceded them.

[@McEnroe911]

G F oh do you work at sequential?

[@doggerproductions]

Like the lights on the ribbon slider......groovy🥳

[@CinematicLaboratory]

Big wow. This actually sounds like nothing I've heard before, and I've heard a lot.

[@benbassu9938]

Well there goes my “I’m not going to buy a synth this year” resolution. This just sounds too good and all those features are so well thought out.

[@bobfrode]

but what to choose.. re release of MS20? Arp2600...Poly D and now this...sigh...i can live without any kidneys... i know i can if i try hard enough ??? :) PS Dave smith is the best...what a genius :)

[@richardwalley2862]

I love my pro 2 from what I’m seeing I might wait before I think about this one

[@fuzzofrizzbeebot2775]

Multi filter sounds cool. It's like a mono evolver with better filters and sequencer

[@hassandanielchavezdcomplex8935]

This is amazing, love it

[@highplains]

In terms of design this is close to the evolver, which I once owned & was a beautiful instrument

[@PerfectCircuit]

The Elvovers were great synths

[@AndrewAHayes]

I would love to see synths with an FPGA section allowing optional extras to the main synth

[@jasonramler]

Is that Carson demoing? That sounds like his style. He can take synths places I never thought possible. His demos of the Tempest are still some of the best synth playing I've ever heard.

[@EverettDudgeon138]

Me when Pro 3 was announced: ugh another mono synth? Come on. Me after I hear the demos: I’m selling my Sub 37 and getting this.

[@sonicneutronic]

LOL - Nice I have a pre-order in too - ... however I am still keeping the Subsequent 37 and the Pro-2 :)

[@cronenbergj]

I do not think this sound very Moog y....

[@matszh]

Next Nobel Price to Dave Smith?

[@H4NDCRAFTED]

Lol do I detect a bit namm fatigue and sarcasm in his voice at the end. Anyway I thinks it’s fantastic , gonna be ordering one for sure.

[@prospectnyc]

I hope the final version has the nicer knobs that they use on their other synths. These knobs are an eye-sore.

[@oblitafier]

prospectnyc These are the final versions, they’re shipping in the next few weeks.

[@420gravy4]

Yeah the knobs are so important. Every show, somebody comes up afterwards and says 'hey great knobs'. No. Sound is all.

[@prospectnyc]

@@420gravy4 If "sound was all", people would just use plug-ins. The physical interactions and aesthetic of the instruments is part of why folks spend money on their instruments.

[@prospectnyc]

@@420gravy4 But hey, kudos to you if you're okay with spending $2000 on something where a design decision was made to use cheaper looking knobs, than spend the extra 'x'-cents per unit to make something a tad bit more aesthetically pleasing.

[@gordonbennett7931]

@@prospectnyc I prefer the newer knobs on the standard version of the Pro 3. They are more sturdy (using the new pots) and suit the colour of the panel better.

[@camlong89]

Wow, that sounds great. I'm scared to look at the price....

[@cnfuzz]

1600 , premium for a mono but it has a unique tone , it may not have the looks though

[@gordonbennett7931]

@@cnfuzz The standard black version looks nasty. Just like it sounds. I like it.

[@martinmohyla]

8:33 - is this a preset? I'm in love with that sound.

[@hassandanielchavezdcomplex8935]

Loading up your own waves tables, wow, this is would be my go to synth for every track I make when I get it. I will be working extra hours to get this synth.

[@HotStrange]

You and me both. I can’t fucking wait for this thing.

[@Lightbringer_0]

They did it again :-D

[@12copablo]

Sounds massiiive!

[@dmomcilovic9185]

61 key version please

[@lukehunnable]

Sounds awesome for techno/house. Not sure about other styles though. Can work as a detail thing, but would that be worth splashing the cash?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

The most interesting new mono synth I have seen in a while. I want one....but my budget. I wish Dave had a way to directly pay him per month interest free. :P

[@rod_reb9099]

''no new synths in 2020 resolution'' ... failed the first month of the year

[@dr.getter7118]

Blame NAMM lol

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

It looks like my next synth.

[@McN4styFilth]

7:40 is pretty glorious

[@expeditiondechouette]

Only for the looks I will buy it.

[@davidbrown8600]

Yes.

[@sock_park]

Ooh love the whale song bit around 8:39

[@ebcd1831]

will there be a desktop version too?

[@PerfectCircuit]

We don't know of a desktop version

[@marceldesmith9958]

00:38 sounds like oneohtrixpointnever!

[@BurkhardusX]

Dave is so cute! 🥰

[@Robguitarjarvis]

This is like a Voyager but vastly improved with much more detail and functionality.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Just as I was about to order today a OB6, what do you think this or OB6?

[@jn1509]

Both.

[@Digiphex]

Synth god.

[@FunkTree]

7:10 Baseck dope

[@shookstylez]

I WANT DAVE SMITH TO BE MY GRANDPA!!!

[@RundFyrkant]

Dave Smith Design

[@modaroho]

this vs the p6?

[@gordonbennett7931]

I own the P6 (my only Sequential/DSI synth) and will also be getting the Pro 3 (standard/regular version). Very different synths from what I have heard so far.

[@ME-ru4hv]

Hey Perfect Circuit guys do you know if Syntonovo is at the show?

[@fortheloveofnoise]

That tiny micorphone is cute.

[@rubend.3956]

Al ser polifonico le ha faltado ponerle una octava mas, o sea, 4 octavas y seria perfecto

[@oldschoolebm666]

Great synth but using the cheap mopho knobs is sacrilege. They'll sell you the pro 2 knob "upgrade" for 100 bucks. The first thing I did was to change the knobs on my mono evolver to the prophet ones... World of difference

[@simonlegrec]

Crazy and Dirty

[@gavinpeters9531]

"I'm not gonna go into it, just know that it's amazing" and baaam. no more explaining!

[@draztiqmeshaz6226]

Thanks Dave! Thanks faceless youtuber

[@HustonSingletary]

Loved creating and hearing some of my factory presets in the demo for this beast of an instrument. But favorite part about this video......kzbin.info/www/bejne/iquml2afhcx0fbc

[@SourDiesel69]

He makes some great synths but they’re way too much more me to afford

[@puppetsnob]

I adore their look (very covetable), but the non-prophet synths sound like sonic vinegar to me.

[@fjfrancois]

Dear Dave, since you don’t see and care about my comments, I’ll wait for you to one day release a Tetra Mrk 2 with two VCOs and a third multi engine OSC with FX desktop version 🤗

[@adamjerzyrodewald5752]

Dave i Just want to say namm is full of boring products but pro 3 is definitiv not one regretably( for Other companies)

[@zurkram]

I haven’t heard 1 demo yet with a synth that demonstrates sounds I can use in an actual song, unless you do techno. I just want it to enhance a song, not be the song.

[@NoiseBoulderRecords]

Use you pedals then.

[@MinimalWave1982]

The Problem i have with DSi synths is they all sound kinda the same. this harsh bright tones start to hurt my ears...

[@benbowland]

Then put it through a lowpass filter lol you're not stuck with harsh bright tones

[@xntricity6446]

Totally agree with your statement, they do sound the same but I think it's a personal liking. I have a DSi mopho and Moog sub phatty and they compliment each other beautifully 👍

[@420gravy4]

Try them in person. Your computer speakers are not an accurate representation...

[@ekoboydj]

ill better save my kidney and give my money to Uli

[@cl-zachwilliamsstudios3358]

Very very problematic firmware with CRACKLES and POPS and no midi with Local Control in Ableton. My first and last sequential. I’ll return it for sure!!! SORRY BUT MOOG IS THE KING I LOVE MORE MY SUBSEQUENT 37 NOW. Bye sequential get lost.