Dave Smith Instruments Unleashes Mopho Desktop Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Module

Dave Smith Instruments today announced Mopho, a desktop monophonic analog synthesizer module based on the popular, multiple-award-winning Prophet '08.

"The challenge was to deliver the renowned sound quality of a single voice of the Prophet '08 in a package that would be affordable for a much broader group of players and recording artists without sacrificing the performance features so important to making an analog synth really sing," said Smith. To achieve that end, the user interface was pared down to certain essential controls and four user-assignable controls per program. The assignable parameters can control any of Mopho's parameters, so the synth is fully programmable from the front panel. Mopho also includes a basic software editor for Mac OS or Windows.

Never content simply to repeat himself, Smith wanted Mopho to be more than just a monophonic Prophet: "I wanted to give it a character of its own, something to distinguish it from its big brother." Each of the oscillators has a sub-octave generator; oscillator 1's is one octave down and oscillator 2's is two octaves down. Mopho also features an external audio input that allows processing of external audio sources as well as the ability to mix the output back in pre-filter for feedback effects. By varying the mix amount, feedback effects can range from a subtle distortion to completely trashed. "It has taken on a life of its own," enthused Smith. "It's an inexpensive, feature-rich mono synth that really excels at basses and big, fat lead sounds."

Mopho is shipping now and carries a suggested retail price of $439.00.