Review: Sequential Pro 3
A few years ago, Sequential released the extremely popular Pro 2; however, the somewhat quirky sound of the digital oscillators couldn’t convince everyone. Additionally, an audio input and built-in multi-effects were on many users’ wish lists. That’s when Dave Smith stepped in and, after listening to users, drew on the full potential of modern technology and developed the Pro 3. In addition to a digital wavetable oscillator, the Pro 3 also has two analog oscillators. The Pro 3 also has three filters. One filter is based on the Prophet-6 filter, and there are replicas of the Moog Ladder and the Oberheim OB-6 multimode filter. An audio input and a dual multi-effects processor round out the concept. The Pro 3 is also available in two different versions – the Standard version and the much more expensive Special Edition, with its wooden frame and foldable control panel brings back memories of the legendary Minimoog.
Lots of Control
On the outside, the Pro 3 on test does not necessarily look like a monophonic analog synthesizer,
