The first commercially available synth to implement MIDI!! It's a fun synth. Its big brother is the legendary Prophet 5. The P600 is very affordable today and is a great buy. Models with the newest software will enjoy polyphonic MIDI implementation and up to 100 memory patches to store their own sounds! The sound of the Prophet 600 is brighter and harsher than that of a Juno 106 but still just as funky.

The P600 has two oscillators per voice with sawtooth, triangle and variable pulse waveforms. The oscillators can be individually tuned or synced together. Similar quality VCF and VCA sections from the Prophet 5 can be found here too! The P5's Poly-Mod section has also been passed onto the P600.

The P600 is extremely versatile and easy to use! Its best functions include the onboard arpeggiator, 2-track sequencer and poly-modulation. The P600 is great for creating analog effects, swells and drones. It has a cool glide effect and has very flexible modulation possibilities! It is used by Hardfloor, The Higher Intelligence Agency and Eat Static. Perfect for Ambient, Dub and other electronic music.

MIDI Parameter Codes:

• Record + 1 = program change on/off
• Record + 2 = current program dump
• Record + 3 = center pitch wheel
• Record + 4 = wheel send/receive on/off
• Record + 5 = sequence dump
• Record + 6 = Omni mode on
• Record + 7 = voice defeat (hold key down first)
• Record + 8 = Poly mode on
• Record + 9 = channel +/-

orlando

March 8, 2011 @ 6:04 pm

I bought one of these new in 1983 -- saved up for a year to get it. Traded it later and wish I still had it. It has a nice sharp and buzzy sound, and the poly-mod section is great. The main limitation I found was that the LFO was too slow.

James

January 24, 2011 @ 2:44 pm

Just some advice if possible.I have just inherited a p 600 but 4 of the keys are not giving any sound at all,I have cleaned the bushings and Key bed but to no avail.any help or ideas would be really appreciated.
James

Moogbass

January 19, 2011 @ 12:01 pm

Used by Mr. Mister during live shows in 1986... (One of many synths they used live.)

jason

November 26, 2010 @ 9:46 pm

Prophet 600 manuals and schematics
http://www.schematicconnection.com/store/asp/prodtype.asp?prodtype=159 &ph=cat

robert fossier

October 5, 2010 @ 2:28 pm

I have a Prophet 600 I have owned since the 80's. Now the top two segments of digital display are not working. I have been looking for a schematic that would show the circuit layout. If anyone could help, I would appreciate it. Thanks

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