The Sequential Prophet T8 is a flagship vintage polyphonic analog synthesizer introduced by Sequential Circuits in 1983, combining Prophet-style analog synthesis with one of the most advanced weighted, velocity- and polyphonic-aftertouch keyboard actions ever produced.
Type
Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
Model
Prophet T8
Manufacturer
Sequential Circuits
Country of Manufacture
United States
Era
Vintage
Year of Introduction
1983
Controls
Oscillator Controls
Filter Controls
Amplifier Controls
LFO Controls
Envelope Controls
Modulation Controls
Program Controls
Split and Layer Controls
Sequencer Controls
Polyphonic Aftertouch Controls
Input
Pedal Inputs
Cassette Interface
Output
Mono Output
Stereo Outputs
CV/Gate Outputs
MIDI In
MIDI Out
MIDI Thru
Power Supply
Internal AC Power Supply
Notable Features
- 8-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer
- Two voltage-controlled oscillators per voice
- Curtis analog filter chips
- 76-note weighted wooden keyboard
- Polyphonic aftertouch
- Velocity-sensitive keyboard
- Split and layer capabilities
- Built-in sequencer
- One of the first synthesizers to feature MIDI
- Real wood end cheeks
- Considered one of the most advanced and desirable vintage synthesizers ever produced
- Developed under the direction of Dave Smith
- Renowned for combining piano-like keyboard feel with classic Prophet analog sound
- Extremely rare and highly collectible today