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A revolution in advanced synthesizers: Why did the Profit-5 become a benchmark in the music industry?
In every corner of music, the sound of synthesizers has quietly become a key element in music creation. In this history, there is one name that cannot be ignored: Prophet-5. This synthesizer not only reshaped the design and application of synthesizers, but also became a benchmark among musicians because of its innovative technology.
Profit-5 is the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, allowing music producers to edit and store their sounds as they wish, completely changing the creative ecosystem.
Since its release in 1978, the Proffit-5 has attracted the attention of countless musicians. From pop music to film and television soundtracks, music of all styles has witnessed the potential of this synthesizer. The sound it created was considered a new standard in the music industry, revolutionizing the way music was made.
Innovative design of Proffit-5
The launch of Proffit-5 marks a new era. It was the first programmable polyphonic synthesizer, meaning musicians no longer needed to rely on physical wires and knobs to create and tweak sounds. Compared with previous synthesizers, Proffit-5 allows users to store timbres in memory, which greatly improves the accuracy of timbre reproduction.
"Profit-5 is more than just a synthesizer, it is a brand new creative platform."
This innovative design made the Proffit-5 a market leader and was quickly adopted by many well-known musicians. From Michael Jackson to Madonna, music superstars have used this synthesizer's unique sound in their works. In addition, many film composers also favor it, extending the influence of Proffit-5 to a wider range of fields.
The birth of the MIDI standard
In the 1980s, with the rapid development of music technology, Proffit-5 also became one of the promoters of the MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) standard. At that time, Dave Smith collaborated with Roland founder Kakehashi Ikutaro to design a standard protocol that could be used by different brands of music equipment. This protocol eventually developed into MIDI, which is widely used in the music industry.
"The emergence of MIDI has made it easier for synthesizers of different brands to coordinate and cooperate, which has had a profound impact on music creation."
In 1982, Sequetial launched the MIDI-equipped Proffit-600, further solidifying the Proffit series' position in the music industry. Over time, the MIDI standard was widely adopted and became a basic feature of most electronic music equipment.
Closing and Rebirth
Despite the success of the Proffit-5, Sequential Circuits declared bankruptcy in 1987, which also meant that the fate of the Proffit series entered a turning point. The company was subsequently acquired by Yamaha. During this period, Dave Smith chose to quit, but never gave up his love for music, and instead founded a new company, Dave Smith Instruments.
In 2002, Dave Smith Instruments launched the Evolver synthesizer, followed by the Proffit-08 in 2008, successfully combining its classic design with new technology. Such success marks the re-emergence of the Proffit series!
Modern Proffit
As time went by, the Sequential brand became revitalized in the music industry. In 2015, Yamaha returned the Sequential brand to Dave Smith. This was not only recognition of his contribution, but also an important return to the music technology industry. In 2018, Sequential once again innovated in synthesizer technology and launched Proffit-X, which features tone playback and digital control of audio.
"The Proffit series successfully combines classics with modern technology, allowing a new generation of music creators to continue to explore unlimited creative possibilities."
In 2021, Sequential was acquired by Focusrite, a British audio technology company, thus injecting new vitality and resources into the brand. Behind all of this is inseparable from Dave Smith's undying musical passion. His pursuit of synthesizers changed the entire music industry.
Under the aura of Proffit-5, the way of music creation is redefined. Its influence still continues. No matter how the times change, will Proffit-5 still have a place in the world of future music?
