8.7Great
GForce Sequential Prophet~5 is the first officially licensed Prophet-5 softsynth with Rev1/2/3 models, dual layers, X-Modifiers, and studio effects.
Plugin comparison
GForce Sequential Prophet~5 vs Arturia Prophet-5 V
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.5Great
A software emulation of the classic Prophet-5 Rev 2 polyphonic analog synthesizer, with modeled VCOs, SSM filter, Poly-Mod, and effects.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, GForce Sequential Prophet~5 comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | GForce Sequential Prophet~5 | Arturia Prophet-5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 | $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, standalone | VST, VST3, Audio Unit (AU), AAX, NKS, Standalone |
| Licensing | Official Sequential Prophet~5 software | — |
| Filter models | Rev1 & Rev2 SSM; Rev3 Curtis | — |
| Architecture | Dual Layer (Layer / Split / Alternate); up to 10 voices per layer | — |
| Presets | 460+ including 38 original factory patches | — |
| Formats | Standalone, AU, AAX, VST2, VST3 | — |
| Platforms | macOS 10.15+ (Intel & Apple Silicon); Windows 7+ | — |
| Effects | 2 FX slots + Delay, Reverb, Pan Spread | 16 built-in effects across 3 configurable slots |
| Emulated hardware | — | Prophet-5 Rev 2 |
| Oscillators | — | 2 modeled SSM VCOs with 5 waveforms, noise generator, hard-sync |
| Filter | — | Modeled SSM 2040 low-pass filter |
| Modulation | — | Poly-Mod |
| Arpeggiator | — | 5-pattern arpeggiator |
| Microtuning | — | MPE and MTS-ESP compatible |
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