Sequential OMOM Sound Set for Prophet-6 FREE

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To celebrate the introduction of the Prophet-6 synthesizer and its vintage heritage, the Old Men of MIDI (aka “OMOM”) have created an exclusive set of nearly 300 sounds and have provided it for free downloading and use.

Who are the Old Men of MIDI? They are a closely-knit group of music industry professionals who were at the vanguard of those using and promoting MIDI from its earliest years. They have had a long association with Dave Smith and his instruments. Among their members are such industry luminaries as Amin Bhatia, Malcolm Doak, Steve Horelick, Jack Hotop, Jerry Kovarsky, John Lehmkuhl, Christian Martirano, Dominic Milano, Drew Neumann, Jordan Rudess, Peter Schwartz, and Mark Vail — all of whom contributed to the sound set.

Here, in their own words, is their origin:
­The Saga of the Old Men of MIDI

For one long weekend in January, the entire musical instrument industry descends upon Southern California for their industry-only trade show known as NAMM. It is here that manufacturers and distributors unveil the newest technologies, must-have gadgets, and the latest instruments of desire. By day, the show floor is ablaze with demos and artist signings; at night, a barrage of private parties and concert events keep the conventioneer entertained.

It is against this backdrop that a few intimate and impromptu dinners hosted by the editorial echelon of KEYBOARD magazine began to take shape in the mid-1990s—a mere dozen years after the introduction of MIDI. This rotating assortment of music biz editors, rock stars, sound designers, product managers, marketing managers, composers, and captains of industry could gather to take off their corporate hats and just be friends. The group would share stories of demonstrating synthesizers and explaining MIDI; tell tales of the interesting questions and characters they had encountered; and reveal the often humorous stories of how their products ended up being used. One evening—perhaps after one too many rounds—the group took on the [slightly] tongue-in-cheek moniker of OMOM: Old Men Of MIDI. And it stuck.

Over time, the OMOM team has coalesced into a steady roster of all-star players that have—collectively—helped guide the development of the synthesizer, created the sounds that give these instruments their voice, and used their talents to bring these dreams to market. If you have ever laid hands on a synthesizer—or have enjoyed hearing one played—you have no doubt benefited from their work.

So it was no surprise in January of 2015, as the OMOM gathered to raise a toast with Dave Smith to celebrate the return of the Sequential name, that an idea was born:

“Why not put our talents to use and create a signature set of sounds for the Prophet-6?”

Indeed, why not? This idea shone as an example of our group’s best ideals: The opportunity to come together to support one of our own; one who in return has given so much life to the industry we love. The team at DSI arranged to ship one of the prototypes around to each member of the group; so that everyone could bring their years of experience (both old school and new) to the task of creating an absolutely transcendent collection of patches for the Sequential Prophet 6. These sounds are for you, Dave. Without you, we would just be the Old Men.

— OMOM, August 2015