The Dave Smith Pro 2 Mono Synth follows in the footsteps of some of the greatest synths of all time, but with this project Dave Smith set his sights on creating the ultimate Mono Synth. The Pro 2 is a hybrid instrument, which in this case means that it features 4 digital oscillators (plus sub-oscillator), which then run through completely analog circuitry. This analog circuitry includes 2 new analog filters, one low-pass and the other state-variable. The Pro 2 also includes a full-featured step sequencer and arpeggiator for live and studio use, both can sync to external MIDI clock signals. Although the Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 is a mono synth it also features a 4-voice paraphonic mode, which is ideal for chords and stabs.Powerful Mono SynthDave Smith's Pro 2 is his most powerful synth ever. It has the same ergonomics and easy playability as the Prophet 12 but a distinctly different sound with an all-new dual analog filter architecture, a monster step sequencer, superwaves and digital bucket-brigade delay.Classic Meets Cutting-EdgeThe Pro 2 fuses classic analog synthesizer design and cutting-edge digital technology. It boasts four high-resolution digital oscillators, plus a sub oscillator. The oscillators produce both classic and complex wave shapes and can frequency and amplitude modulate each other in any operator and modulator configurations you choose for harmonically-rich FM and AM sounds. A set of Character controls adds high and low frequency boost, bit and sample rate reduction, and tape saturation emulation to the Pro 2's sonic palette.Two New Vintage Inspired FiltersAt the heart of the Pro 2 is an all new filter design. Filter 1 is a 4-pole low-pass design inspired by the original Prophet-5 filter. Filter 2 is a state-variable design inspired by the Oberheim SEM and can be continuously varied between low-pass, notch, and high-pass operation, with an optional band-pass mode. The two filters function in either serial or parallel, or anywhere in between. Two of the four oscillators can be routed through Filter 1 with the other two routed through Filter 2 for a broad range of tonal possibilities.Advanced Step SequencerThe Pro 2 has a super powerful step sequencer. With up to 32 steps and 16 tracks, it provides real-time input, rests, and variable-length sequences. It also syncs to MIDI clock and external audio input. Sequence tracks can control any parameter in the Pro 2's extensive modulation matrix.Centre of Your Set-UpThe Pro 2's flexible connectivity opens the door to not only processing external audio, but also to interfacing with modular synths through its 4 rear-panel control voltage inputs and outputs and a dedicated gate output. Control voltages can be assigned and routed from within the modulation matrix and can run at audio rates for extreme modulation effects. Some of the many parameters that can be sent to the CV outputs include oscillators, LFOs, envelopes, and sequencer tracks, making the Pro 2 a natural choice for the centre of your studio or live setup.Extra FeaturesThe Pro 2's delay section provides three digital delays with pan, and high-pass and low-pass filtering controls. A fourth delay is a digital bucket-brigade delay (BBD) for analog-style effects. There are four loopable five-stage envelope generators, four syncable LFOs with slew and phase offset, a full-featured arpeggiator, and a sixteen slot modulation matrix with dozens of modulation sources and destinations.Monophonic or ParaphonicDave Smith designed the Pro 2 primarily as a powerful mono-syth but it can also be used as a four voice paraphonic synth that allows you to control each of its four oscillators individually with their own envelope. This makes playing four-note chords not only possible, but very expressive.Package all of this power in a three-and-a-half octave, semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch, add two backlit pitch and mod wheels and two location and pressure sensitive touch sliders, and you've got one of the most feature-rich, awe-inspiring synthesizers Dave Smith ever created.FeaturesEasy access controls, Includes 50 rotary encodersDuel vintage analog filter4 digital oscillators plus sub-oscillator32 step multi-track sequencerControl voltage in and out(cv), MIDI in/out and usb4-voice paraphonic modeSuper wavesAudio input, envelope follower, process external audio through the filters,Features multi-tap delay from prophet 12Built in AmericaSpecificationsOscillatorsFour DSP-based oscillators plus one sine wave sub oscillatorFour classic wave shapes (saw, square, triangle, sine) per oscillatorTwelve selectable complex shapes per oscillator13 SuperwavesThree noise types per oscillator: white, pink, violetShape modulation/pulse width/superwave detune amountOscillator cross modulation: frequency modulation (FM) and amplitude modulation (AM)Hard sync, individual Glide, Oscillator SlopParaphonic PlayabilityTrue 4-voice paraphonic mode with individually-gated envelopes per oscillatorCharacter EffectsFive high-quality digital effects. Thicken the signal and add harmonics or completely destroy the signal pre-filter.Girth and Air are high and low shelf equalizers with harmonic excitement. Useful for thickening and/or adding air to the signal.Hack and Decimate are sample and bit rate reduction algorithms which can add subtle grit or completely trash the signal. It's harsh yet musical.Drive is a soft saturator for adding soft distortion and harmonic content to the signalFiltersDual analog filters operate in serial or parallelFilter 1 is a 4-pole resonant analog low-pass filter inspired by the original Prophet-5 filter.Filter 2 is a 2-pole resonant analog state-variable filter inspired by the Oberheim SEM filter and can be continuously varied between low-pass, notch, and high-pass operation, with an optional band-pass mode.Oscillator Split allows oscillators 1 & 2 to be sent to Filter 1 and oscillators 3 & 4 to Filter 2.Feedback and DelayTuned FeedbackThree-tap syncable delay with feedback and amount controls, pan, and high-pass and low-pass filtering, all per delay. A separate fourth delay is a digital bucket-brigade delay (BBD) for analog-style effects.EnvelopesFive Delay + ADSR envelopes (Filter 1, Filter 2, VCA , and two Auxiliary envelopes)Auxiliary envelopes 4 and 5 freely assignable to multiple modulation destinationsAll envelopes can repeat/loopLFOsFour syncable LFOs with phase offset and slew per LFOModulation16 x 2 modulation matrix with over 50 mod sources and over 140 mod destinationsParameters that can be sent to CV outputs include oscillators, LFOs, envelopes, sequencer tracks and any other source within the modulation matrix. Runs up to audio rates.Gate Out for triggering external CV-compatible devices; any CV in can be used as a gate input.Control Voltage Ins & Outs and Gate OutFour 1-volt-per-octave control voltage inputs and outputs for interfacing with modular synths and other CV-compatible devicesModulation assignment buttons enable quick and easy modulation routing.Mod Matrix runs up to audio rates.SequencerAdvanced step sequencer provides up to 32 steps per sequence and up to 16 tracks.Supports real-time input, rests, and variable-length sequencesSyncs to MIDI clock and external audio and CV inputSequences can control not only oscillator pitch but any parameter in the modulation matrix.ArpeggiatorSophisticated arpeggiator with up, down, up+down, random, assign modesSupports real-time input, rests, and variable-length sequencesRe-latching arpeggiationProgrammable DistortionStereo analog distortionControlsMore than 50 knobs and 65 buttons enable deep and comprehensive editing with minimal menu diving.Backlit pitch and mod wheels are easily visible in low-light situations and have a smooth yet precise feel and response.Independently adjustable upper and lower pitch wheel rangeTwo assignable position- and pressure-sensitive latchable touch sliders for enhanced interactivity and controlFull-sized, three-and-a-half-octave, semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and aftertouchMemory396 user and 396 factory programsPlaylist mode for generating easily accessible setlists of your favourite programsI/O1 MIDI In, 1 MIDI out, and 1 MIDI Thru/Out 2 portUSB port for bidirectional MIDI communication4 CV inputs (4 x 1/8" jack)4 CV outputs (4 x 1/8" jack)1 Gate Out (1/8" jack))1 Sustain/footswitch input1 expression pedal input1 external audio input (1/4" phone jack)Main stereo output (2 x 1/4" phone jack)Headphone out (stereo 1/4" phone jack)Power1 universal IEC AC power inlet for internal power supplyOperates worldwide on voltages between 100-240v, 50-60Hz, 30 watts maximum power consumptionPhysical SpecsWalnut end panels and trimDimensions: approximately 29.2" L x 12.8" W x 4.15" H (74.2 cm x 32.5 cm x 10.5 cm)Weight: 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)