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The poly-mod section enabled one to route modulation sources to
more than one destination, and to use things like the filter to modulate
oscillators. It wasn't really a walk in the park to grasp, but it was
where incredibly complex sounds could be created, and was one of
the Prophet's most distinctive features, the other being hard sync.
Shot of Prophet 5 panel, showing "Poly-mod" section.
H12 – Ringmod Bell A
Low pitched ring mod tones, easily produced on the Minimoog,
Prophet 5, Oberheim OB-8, and Roland Jupiter-8. Good for sci-fi,
ambient, and soundscapes., The type of sound heard on the
soundtrack for the film Blade Runner.
H13 – Ringmod Bell B
Variation of the ringmod bell sound.
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