The Sequential Pro 1 and Professional 2 mono synths accomplished about legendary status in their time. So it was as it were normal that we construct on their qualities with an indeed more commendable successor. Enter the Master 3, Sequential’s 2-VCO + wavetable mono/paraphonic synth, a modern benchmark for crude sonic control and unrivaled flexibility. The Pro 3 brags three oscillators, three vintage channels, three LFOs, four loopable envelopes, an enormous 32-slot mod framework, and a 16 x 16 x 4 sequencer. Toss in double computerized effects and four control voltage ins and outs, and you’ve got a gigantically effective instrument that’s as energizing to program because it is to play.
The Pro 3 is a half-breed of strong, old-school analog union combined with flexible computerized innovation. Its two voltage-controlled oscillators give warmth and nearness whereas its third wavetable oscillator gives computerized edge and coarseness. With 32 tables of 16 waves each and wave morphing, tonal conceivable outcomes are monstrous. Tuned input with grunge, and analog twisting convey industrial-grade awfulness on request. At the heart of the Pro 3’s ballsy sound are its vintage-style channels. Channel 1 could be a 4-pole low-pass plan based on the Prophet-6 channel.
Channel 2 could be a classic transistor ladder filter with discretionary reverberation remuneration to protect its low-end punch. Channel 3 could be a classic 2-pole, state-variable plan based on the OB-6 channel that can be continuously varied between low-pass, notch, and high-pass operation, with a discretionary band-pass mode. An extra Drive control gives still more punch after you truly need to urge down and messy. The Pro 3’s most capable execution apparatus is its sequencer. With 16 tracks, 16 steps, and 4 expressions, it highlights both real-time and steps input, ratcheting, variable door and grouping lengths, numerous playback modes, and paraphonic operation. It moreover syncs to MIDI clock and outside sound input, and inputs/outputs control voltages. In expansion to notes, arrangement tracks can control any parameter within the 171-destination tweak framework.
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