An unbeatable all-round synthesizer that has one foot in the alluring sound of the past, and one foot in the reliable and economic present.
Not quite as 'alive' and exciting as an original Prophet 5, but n'or does it claim to be. The VCO's sound great, if a little precise, much preferable to the DCOs on the Prophet 8 etc. The drift function really brings some vintage wonkiness to the synth, in an organic and pleasing way.
Limited in some regards, particularly in terms of modulation, but I do not see this as a deficit, rather a strength in getting beautiful big classic synth sounds.
Great sequencer, arp, and FX section. I particularly like the analogue distortion for adding grit, and texture.
Fantastic build quality, as expected. Definitely one that will be in the studio for a very long time. Scratches the vintage itch without the pains of servicing and problems.