Sequential Circuits Prophet 6

I briefly chat about my Prophet 6 and play some the sounds I have made on it
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[@jonathanredman8497]

I hope some of the manufacturers of these new synths are listening to your demos. They are so much better than the usual product videos. You show off the synths capabilities in a very musical way. You've sold me on them.

[@KiR_3d]

That was on my mind too! :) Playing on two synths is a great idea for that as well!

[@oriomenoni7651]

100% agree!

[@davebartholome2924]

@@alexandervitzthum2850 Yeah, the guys who do the product videos generally range from sub-mediocre to almost-good in their playing abilities. Rarely do you see anybody really good.

[@meldmagic]

🤠 I find a lot of product demonstrators actually have real good keyboard chops but they don't represent a genre well. For example Scott Tibbs should not demonstrate a dance product as he doesn't know which presets to showcase.

[@maximusfrank2835]

Synth builders/engineers are not musicians tho. They don’t hear it the same way we do, they play an int patch and it tells them all the information they need half the time to know the power/quality of the synth 😅

[@ryantakach1478]

Good lord I was not ready for this level of shred

[@xdeville1]

at least that "Jamiroquai" behind his name should have prepared you to watch some professionel stuff ; )

[@ricimax]

This guy is an artist in the truest sense. He uses his synths as well as any great painter, painting amazing synthscapes. Solo Album, we beg of thee!

[@NerveEnd]

Yes! Do it, Matt!

[@sK3LeTvM1]

Have you seen the synth demos from Jexus (WC Olo Garb) ?? That guy shows what synths can do.

[@alexr7836]

Came here for the Prophet 6, stayed for the Ob-Xa. :D

[@tristantheuerkorn5124]

This thing sounds so smooth and gentle!

[@DrawAndErase]

Amazing intro sound, great sounds throughout. I think the world needs a Matt Johnson Jazz fusion album with that modern London scene sound I'm hearing!

[@Unison_Detune]

I don’t believe Dave Smith has really had the recognition he deserves in comparison to Bob Moog. The release of the new P5 and P10 was exciting for those wanting to snap up a modern recreation of a historical classic but DS went further and retrofitted the vintage knob into the P6 and OB-6. This new feature elevates these synths to a wonderful level. Modern stability with genuine VCO softness. This was a genuine gift back to the consumer blowing Roland and its refusal to re-release classic VCO synths out of the water. Roland believed they knew better than the customer. Dave Smith just knew the customer. Matt just knows how to play. And doesn’t it just sound great?

[@djfantomcat]

Totally agree. I just got a p6 and can't wait to try the vintage update.

[@MaggieKeizai]

You've fast become my favorite channel for synth demos. Every time, I learn things about the sound of a piece of gear that I don't get anywhere else; and you also consistently show these musical ideas in context with other complimentary instruments with complex chords and leads. It's so damned refreshing. Thank you.

[@ihultquist]

These two together are literally a match made in heaven!

[@aethro]

God, what a brilliant demonstration of this synth. And you are a rockstar, Matt - thank you for doing what you do

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

honestly that is a really good paring with the OBX-a. One of the best demos I have herd, thank you for posting. Been a fan of Jamiroquai for quite some time.

[@LarsBjerregaard]

You made them both purr Matt, thanks for that, that was a treat! Two gorgous sounding, king of the vintage synths. Love the sound of both of them to bits.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

Great vid (as usual). I've got my share of analog mono's and poly's over here, the Prophet 6 is far and away the workhorse, it gets used more than any other by a factor of 3. Partly that's because it's just so insanely versatile, it can credibly impersonate an OBX pads, moog lead, ms20 glitch... plus its own unique timbres. But mostly, it just has this amazing tone that, when you tweak the filters just right, will 'sit' in the mix no matter what else is going on in the arrangement. It's subtly electric, not overly warm but not too hard either, and just the right kind of buzz up top to give it effortless presence. It'd probably be the one synth I'd keep if everything else had to go. Only gripe is the built-in verbs always make it sound cheesy and the wrong kind of dated to my ears. But the phaser is super useful, and the distortion is amazing on bass to level it out and help it cut a bit better. Thanks for the killer demo!

[@ScottAdair]

nice, i am thinking of getting it to be the butter to go with my P12 knife edge... would be using BigSky for reverb on P12, maybe another great outboard reverb would take the P6 to the next level.

[@RayyMusik]

What would prevent me from having the P6 as my only synth is 6 voices and the 4-octave keyboard. I‘d be better off with my Rev 2 which can also sound pretty prophetish if you really know it.

[@1970piano]

Another great demo from you - so inspiring. Thank you, Matt!

[@joxer96]

Best Prophet 6 demo I’ve heard. Thank you for sharing!

[@fawkkyutuu8851]

You make amazing vids and you can truly play you put soul and variety into your music every time. Better than most stuff on radio.

[@mathieusavoie8822]

Wow, just an amazing mix of vintage synths, sounds/patches and technical proficiency! Thank you!

[@manar6187]

Matt so great to see that you started uploading videos playing around with your equipment. You got me completely hypnotized with yours solo jams and is awesome to see that is not because of my hysterical fanatism towards anything surrounding Jamiro, because it's seems that new public and so the youtube algorithm appreciate a lot this kind of videos haha. Thank's for this and for being one of my influences to start playing the keyboard. Hope everything goes well in your life! Regards

[@JoseRojas-kv7kv]

Another great demonstration, thanks for taking your time to share. Magic vintage sound.

[@JBrm]

So cool to see your videos! a big part of why I've always been a Jamiroquai fan are your sounds and your playing. Subscribed!

[@effoharkay]

Please do more videos, love your perspective on the synths and sounds you've made! Very very fun to hear ob-xa coupled with prophet 6

[@DoubleDoubleU]

videos like this make me realize that synths are probably the most versatile instruments and give the most interesting sounds . . . man I wish I could play the keys just like him . . .

[@walkermcneill8223]

Thanks for making these videos. All of us really appreciate it, it's not often you get to see an artist so talented demo synths on a personal youtube channel!! Very intimate, honest, and clearly not for ad revenue! thank you so much!

[@SoundmanCH]

This helps a lot bridging the gap until I can see Matt playing live again! No matter what gear, seeing and hearing him play is experiencing synth virtuosity in a league of its own. Love it Matt, appreciate you sharing these vibes a lot!

[@sdfletcher]

It is so refreshing to watch someone who owns many fantastic keyboards AND can actually play!

[@narfsounds]

This is so incredibly inspiring! You really showcase these synths as musical instruments and not just a pieces of technology... a true artist!

[@thebreathalyzer]

Yeah, man!!! Always such nice playing. I love all of these very much. Some of those lead sounds are just killer. Always love Sequential/Sequential Circuits.

[@martinlubitz3171]

It was a pleasure to listen and watch this video. Thanks🤗

[@Stakkeroid]

Beautiful playing again, thank you. It is so refreshing to hear a professional keyboard player making all these synths sing quite unlike most synth channels out there. I don’t usually like speedy mono lead soloing, because they tend to sound like technical scale exercises (sticking to one scale), but yours are much more interesting. Looking forward to the next video! :-)

[@Valhall1414]

Thanks for your great videos, Matt. And thanks for inspiration to make a decision, I have just ordered the P6. Best regards from Norway.

[@mainmajo]

I‘ll go cazy! Both Syths are out of this World. OB-Xa will ever my deep love. 🎹💭🎼👍 Thank you for showing.

[@phubeats]

Subbed immediately after you started playing....holy moly....THANK YOU!

[@jonathanredman8497]

I see Sequential are now pointing people to this video. And quite rightly so!

[@nicotravaini]

The prophet always sounds so beautiful! BTW I loved that "havona's" version. Cheers

[@lovebirdsmusic]

cant get enough of your playing. its intimidating, obviously. but also fun

[@lovebirdsmusic]

by the way - i did 3 remixes for jamiroquai back in 2002 as "kneedeep" of the funky odyssey album ))

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

@@lovebirdsmusic I remember them, Jay really loved them

[@lovebirdsmusic]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai thats nice to know - even if its 17 years later haha

[@nelsonleeroy]

so loverbirds = kneedeep ! awesome

[@SkillipEvolver]

@@lovebirdsmusic loved that mix! Great to learn who made it! 💙

[@TheLaughingPuddles]

I love these videos! I need a playlist of just synth sounds!

[@creatorsremose]

3:40 sounded so FM-like, it took me back 25 years to playing Dune on DOS. 💖

[@thebigpicture2455]

This guy can make a $20 casio sound like a million bucks.

[@adnana7918]

To be fair tho, neither of these is a 20$ Casio 😅

[@shiftedfocusmusic]

Insane how good the Prophet 6 and OB-Xa are sounding together!

[@robsmall2543]

@7.49 - Dr Buzz. Love it. Great video, as always, Matt :)

[@KTZ76]

You are so talented, so inspiring. Just keep 'em videos coming please!

[@BeatMax2023]

Its really fun watching your skilled playing. Nice sounds!

[@quantum_psi]

Just incredible, the sound is so rich and the performance is on point. I love going to the music shop and playing around with the Prophet 6, too bad i can't afford it yet.

[@sideast]

Rockin' the Prophet to its full potential , Beautiful Playing Matt !!

[@synriser6742]

All demos should be like this ; ) What a great musician and performer!

[@jonathanredman8497]

What a Trio. Matt, a Prophet 6 and an Obie. Great!

[@JJBMusic0]

Thanks for these vids. I recently bought the Prophet 6 and Subsequent 37. Its great being able to see them put to proper use 😂

[@John-lv6uj]

Man on the videos you have a great Spirit and I love learning from you. I am taking care of my wife but I'm learning at the same time. I love the Lord Jesus Christ and you too. I am saving for the Prophet 6 and because of you, I hear the right stuff that FITS ME. I am going to play for the Lord.

[@dooldriverr]

To have a Prophet 6 is a dream. You show it off so well I am crying. I did get a Toraiz AS-1 Sequential Circuits /Pioneer one voice from the Prophet 6

[@Stue007]

Top, thank you very much showing around the Prophet 6. Character of the Prophet very well explained

[@acimbobby]

nice playing, i love hearing these beautiful sounds. i am in heaven. Very jazzy some of them i thought

[@LocaliLLocano]

Love your channel Matt. Keep it up

[@Sashabooboo]

Thank you Mr. Johnson. This video has opened up so much for me. It is as inspiring as Mr. Garzoli, my music teacher from 1979, or watching Hendrix for the first time in 1980. Something opened up in my playing from watching this, repeatedly. You and George Duke. Thank you again.

[@K00LD00D]

You saw Hendrix in 1980? Did you call the Ghostbusters?

[@Sashabooboo]

@@K00LD00D I saw Titanic in 1997 and didn't have a time machine. Figure it out, genius.🤣

[@PointyYT]

Can't get enough of these man

[@Nugzie]

At 2:13 I absolutely LOVE the key change sends shivers down my spine absolutely amazing work

[@share_a_cokewithdre]

2:16

[@synthclub]

I love it how you say "It's a great little synth..."

[@kylew706]

I just want to say, watching your videos has inspired me so much. I now own a prophet 6 and montage 6! But I’ve sadly learned they are nothing without a decent player lol. I would absolutely love to learn how to play like you do. I’m mainly a guitar player but fell in love with synths after playing my first analog. I’ve watched your “funk keys” videos and they’re great! That’s just the style I aspire to have one day. Hopefully you’ll release more!? Also, you would make a ton of money with some preset packs for these instruments you have. I know I’d certainly buy them all! Anyways, keep up the fantastic work, I’ll be tuned in!! Thank you so much for all you do ❤️

[@Jojoairbus]

I love those videos and especially your playing style!

[@adriandonal]

Just lovely, thank you for these synths videos

[@austincarpenter6360]

I could listen to you shred all day, good stuff!

[@joosy_joose]

Some of the best synth demos on this platform

[@TheJamifan]

Help me dr buzz! 😎🎶just awesome Matt, always a joy an inspiration, time to enter my man cave ! I love Automaton but sooooo excited to hear what’s next ! those sounds on both Smiths are so good together 🙏🏼🙌🏻

[@iSirTaki]

Hi Matt, please show us your lovely Jupiter-8 🤩

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Yes def coming soon!

[@ChazSeamus28]

beautiful sounds.. love the ob with the prophet

[@altair7001]

What I love in watching synth presentations here, is that the "presenter" actually knows how to play, and compose, interesting takes. It's good music, agremented with an instrument showcase.

[@robd2184]

That’s great. I can’t play anything but I’ve been a fan of analog synths ever since my hometown hero , Howard Jones, came to prominence in the 80s. Keep going, would also love to hear the Jupiter 8

[@menacerisamir198]

this a great demo of the Prophet 6 ,thanks a lot Matt

[@TJ-hs1qm]

Absolute joy, thx alot Matt!

[@epigon1]

Love these tunes.. When listening was interrupted with a deadmau5 spot on youtube saying that is not able to play a note on his keyboard... :) Maximum respect for you Matt

[@johnnybegood2693]

So good to see and hear someone on KZbin who can play these goodies not just own or collect them and put em to shame when playin.. and interestingly I found the less modulated sounds of the OB-Xa at times more sterile/harsh then the P6 - but why compare, vibe rules...

[@Empyrean55]

So happy you're uploading!

[@smackdammit8928]

Great vid, great synths and great combo!!!!

[@philmakesnoise]

Holy crap man. I've never heard your playing before but I've been digging back through your work after this. You bridge the gap between great sound design and great playing and in a way that I can only describe as taste. Count me in for that solo album even if it's just loose jammy stuff like this. :)

[@Jamirobruno]

7:49

[@FTMuisikTV]

Genius! Matt you're inspiring !!!

[@Pablo668]

Fantastic playing, and the synths sound so good together. I really know little of these two synths despite them being staples of synth music for decades.

[@DarkSideofSynth]

3:00 such a luscious, creamy lead.. and that OB-Xa - perfect pairing!

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

Always inspired to play after watching Matt play... ☮🔥

[@1980VINZ]

My god.............WHAT A CHANCE TO HAVE YOU ON KZbin.............. Thank you so much, so much......... Big salut from France 🙋‍♂️ Vinz.

[@bivens3ify]

Man this is funky as.........wow. I'm bookmarking this one.

[@LuizPiresGuitar]

loving the vids! keep em coming!

[@cosmojonesmusic]

Awesome video, Matt. What a synth.

[@MJ-tg6wb]

That chord progression at 9:22 was beautiful. I dig your sonic soundscape; thank you, I'm loading your Prophet-6 pack now...

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pointsurrender]

Absolutely brilliant good sir.

[@voluntarybutlertv]

Thanks for this Matt, really want one now!

[@DelScully]

damn it Matt, you can make anything sound like its a million bucks!

[@PacifierMusic]

Subscribed! Love to see more about your gear and how you use it.

[@glennharrall8655]

I keep finding more of your videos to watch.....they are too good and now I know two things: 1) My playing needs to improve ASAP. 2) I need a Prophet 6, OB6 and possibly that OBXa too 😄😄 I hope DSI are paying you for these excellent promo vids 😉

[@VictorMellini]

Amazing demo thanks for sharing !

[@dannykorrson]

well, I thought I wouldn't need a prophet 6 but I guess I was wrong - there goes the christmas money, this will make a wonderful gift for my wife ;) your playing as always immaculate, great sounds and demo! would also love to see your demo of the jupiter 8 and also the wurly.

[@theshyguy1580]

That Prophet 6 and OB-XA sound great together!

[@underthesunrecords2263]

7:18 is pure late 70s library / Alan Hawkshaw vibes! Beautiful!!

[@nigelrogers8690]

🤯 amazing performance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 inspirational, thanks for sharing

[@zone47]

Man! That OBx is amazing!! moreso than the Prophet 6 imo. Awesome playing, I so wish I had that kind of talent.

[@theredfaceofficial]

Simply Amazing Playing

[@ManCalledMif]

10:41 robot rock! Awesome video Matt. Very inspiring

[@jeanclaudenormant3562]

Hey Matt Thn'x for this moment ! i own the P6 too and this is a master synth in the revival area !

[@lillyschinewski9970]

I have a lot of respect for your art of playing. It always looks so easy and relaxed. Beautiful melodies perfectly implemented👍👍👍👍👍 I would knot my hands if I tried🙄😉

[@Utubesuxmycock]

beautiful demo such soundscapes! makes me kinda wish for a modern Mr Rogers and you perform the awesome soundtrack

[@digitaldiezel5870]

This guys is playing the hell out of the most awesome sounding analog synth in production. Absolutely my favorite Analog synth.

[@SPAZZOID100]

I assume you have not tried that many??

[@digitaldiezel5870]

Spazzoid Studio There’s no other comparable analog out there that sounds this good in my opinion.

[@nelsonleeroy]

this may save kids ears and make them to catch the analog virus ! Pure analogvibeness ! thanks Matt keep it up

[@1vootman]

Video made before the "vintage Knob" update. Great work man!