Sequential

02/20/2025

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused immense loss and devastation. Although Sequential’s global headquarters are based in San Francisco, the tragedy has still struck close to home. Our Focusrite Group colleagues in El Segundo, good friends with whom we collaborate daily, are now coping with the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in US history. We’re all too aware that Los Angeles is not just a workplace—it’s a home where many of us have grown up, created, and drawn inspiration. We are heartbroken for our city and everyone affected.

To the artists, musicians, and creators who have lost so much: we see you, and we’re here to help. Music and audio are more than careers or hobbies; they are lifelines for mental health, emotional expression, and connection. We understand the critical role they play in our lives, and we are committed to helping you rebuild so you can continue doing what you love.

If you’ve lost Sequential gear as a result of the fires, we want to hear from you. Please visit the link below and tell us about your journey, the equipment you’ve lost, and how we can support you. The deadline to submit is March 7th – we will be reviewing responses to assess how we can help and will respond as quickly as possible.

While we know natural disasters affect communities around the world year-round, this particular tragedy has deeply impacted the creative community we cherish. The disproportionate number of audio and music professionals affected by these fires has compelled us to act. We believe it’s our responsibility to help our fellow creators get back on their feet.

To everyone in Los Angeles and beyond, know that our hearts are with you as we navigate the aftermath of this disaster together. Let’s rebuild, create, and continue to find strength in music.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused immense loss and devastation. Although Sequential’s global headquarters are based in San Francisco, the tragedy has still struck close to home. Our Focusrite Group colleagues in El Segundo, good friends with whom we collaborate daily, are now ...

02/18/2025

The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its lead raffle for 2025, featuring a fully restored Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer signed by Tom Oberheim as well as Marcus Ryle and Michel Doidic, the principal designers of the Matrix-12.

This year, 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of the Matrix-12, which continues to be one of the most respected and sought-after analog polyphonic synthesizers in the world today.

The raffle runs from February 17, 2025, at 7 am (ET) to March 10, 2025, at 11:59 (ET), and is open internationally. Participants who purchase five or more tickets will be invited to an exclusive Zoom call with Marcus Ryle, to be held in early April.

For more information on how to enter please visit https://moogfoundation.org/winter-2025-raffle-announcement-pristine-signed-oberheim-matrix-12-synthesizer/

02/14/2025

We're shining the spotlight on our vital and prolific sound bank community to show our appreciation for their constant support. Their work keeps our synths inspiring and loved by many. Thank you!

These Trigon-6 programs are available from Synthonia (Synth Cloud) - check out the comments for website links and more info:

02/07/2025

Congratulations to this year's GRAMMY nominees and winners! Sequential instruments can be heard on many of these and other great recordings, including this performance by Chappell Roan on SNL featuring keyboardist Sarah Goldstone on the Prophet Rev2:

Chappell Roan performs "Pink Pony Club" on Saturday Night Live Stream "Pink Pony Club": https://chappellroan.lnk.to/PinkPonyClub Listen to "The Rise and Fall...

01/31/2025

Congratulations to Kris Bowers and Nicholas Semrad for their Oscar-nominated music in The Wild Robot!

From synth programmer Nicholas Semrad:

“Working on The Wild Robot was extremely gratifying because I got to program with a very unique intention. Every sound was meant to represent and highlight the relationships between technology and the earth, between one’s programming and one’s ability to thrive through chaos. There are moments where the synths are meant to gently uplift an orchestral element, while others aimed to take absolute control. Kris Bowers wrote an absolutely incredible score with an incredible team of folks, and I’m honored to have played a part.”

More on the film score from composer Kris Bowers can be read here:

Kris Bowers is no stranger to using music to build a world. The Oscar-winning composer has worked on films like "Green Book," 'Origin," and "The Color Purple," and on the hit Netflix series "Bridgerton." He's also known for his on-the-spot compositions, illustrated in this conversation with 1A Enter...

01/28/2025

"Samoht Four" by Thomas H's featuring 3D built Prophet-5 keyboards:

"The synths (or synth it copies) I built from scratch in Blender3D only using photos found on the internet, and some measurements from a guy owning one. It's a Prophet-5 Rev1. The music is composed and made by me in Reason Studios."

Music made in ReasonStudios, composed by ThomasH©Animation made in Blender.A more detailed look on the synthesizer, I modelled only via photos I found.https:...

01/19/2025

There's a first time for everything! Synth legend Howard Jones experimenting with his first Prophet-5:

Experimenting with my first Prophet 5 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Howard-Jones-Official/111460981993?ref=...

01/17/2025

Unlock the full potential of your Take 5! 48 custom patches designed by Miles Away:

Unlock the full potential of your Sequential TAKE 5 with this exclusive collection of 48 custom patches, expertly designed by renowned sound designer Miles Away. Dive into a world of sonic inspiration with patches that showcase the dynamic range of the TAKE 5, including lush pads, punchy basses, evo...

01/14/2025

Sequential Artist Spotlight: Rob Kellner / Wax Poet

New artist spotlight featuring the OB-6:

Rhode Island-raised, New Orleans-based keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Rob Kellner is a hidden gem. As an instrumentalist, he has slowly become one of the more sought-after sidemen in the New Orleans music scene. Kellner performs extensively with four-time Grammy-nominated Tank and the Bangas, and he has also lent his talents to such diverse and renowned New Orleans-based artists as Samantha Fish, Naughty Professor, The Rumble, Miss Mojo, Maggie Koerner, Kristin Diable, Boogie T.rio, and various side projects of The Revivalists and Dumpstaphunk, among many others.

We chatted with Rob on how he uses the OB-6 in his music - full interview can be read at www.sequential.com/rob-kellner

Photo credit: Katie Sikora

Photo Credit: Katie Sikora Rhode Island-raised, New Orleans-based keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Rob Kellner is a hidden gem. As an instrumentalist, he has slowly become one of the more sought-after sidemen in the New Orleans music scene. Kellner performs extensively with four-time Grammy-nom...

01/07/2025

Focusrite, in collaboration with Sequential, are conducting a survey to hear from musicians, producers, content creators, and more. We want to know which music creation products you love and what you'd like to see in the future.

By participating, you'll have the chance to earn up to 5 entries into our prize draw, featuring a fantastic selection of music hardware and software. And your feedback could even influence what products we create next!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8062532/sequential-facebook

Competition end date: Jan 24th 2025, 4 pm GMT.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! 🌉

This year we celebrated our 50th anniversary of innovation by looking back on our past, but now we're ready for the future with more to synthesize in '25!

Check out our timeline of Sequential history - there's a lot to cover, so let us know in the comments your favorite synth or story from Sequential Circuits, Dave Smith Instruments or Sequential.

www.sequential.com/50-years-of-sequential

SYNTHESIS INNOVATION FOR EVERY GENERATION Welcome to a journey through five decades of groundbreaking innovation and musical influence in the world of synthesizers. Founded in 1974 by the visionary engineer Dave Smith, Sequential Circuits quickly became a pioneer in the music industry. From the crea...

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at Sequential!❄️

12/21/2024

Thank you to everyone for helping us celebrate Sequential's 50th year of innovation! We had a great time visiting with everyone who stopped by our booth at all our synth shows this year. Thank you as well to David Abernethy for his new contributions to 'The Prophet from Silicon Valley' with our 'Untold Stories' blog posts.

www.sequential.com/2024/10/untold-stories-part-1

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our 2025 events!

12/13/2024

Take time with the Take 5! Alex Godfrey shows us creative performance features of the Take 5 including looping envelopes, tape loop effects, and lo-fi effects:

12/06/2024

Have you ever come across a Sequential Circuits Model 810? It’s an incredibly rare memory expansion for the Model 800 sequencer.

We’ve never seen such clear pictures of this unit before! Thanks to Bryan Gordon for sharing his Sequential story with us at the San Francisco Music Expo:

"I crossed paths with these in 2008 while I was studying audio production at Ohlone College in Fremont, CA. Through one of my professors, I was offered a studio internship opportunity at WaveGroup Sound, and in exchange, they offered to help design and install a Pro Tools HD system at Ohlone's studio. I helped solder patch bays and wall panels and we pulled an all-nighter wiring everything up and installing the new system. At the end of the night my professor pulled these out of a box along with an old oscilloscope and asked me if I wanted to take them! I've been able to find more information and even some videos about the Model 800 over the years, but to this day I've only found one brief sentence mentioning the Model 810 in an old magazine ad with the suggested list price of $495."

11/23/2024

In this final part of our "Untold Stories" series, we are pleased to present a guest post by David Abernethy, the author of "The Prophet from Silicon Valley", sharing his personal experiences with Dave Smith as part of our 50 Years of Sequential celebration:

https://sequential.com/2024/11/untold-stories-part-3/

In honor of our 50 Years of Sequential celebration, we are pleased to present a guest post by David Abernethy, the author of The Prophet from Silicon Valley, an in-depth exploration of Sequential Circuits’ history. Mr. Abernethy shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, drawn from his personal ...

11/21/2024

Trigon-6 nominated for 'Best Keyboard / Synth' in the 2025 Sound On Sound Awards! To cast your vote and see the full list of nominees please visit www.soundonsound.com/sos-awards/sos-awards-2025-vote-now

11/16/2024

Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards!
Sequential instruments are used live and in the studio with a variety of nominated artists including Taylor Swift, St. Vincent, Post Malone, Mark Guiliana, IDLES, Alissia and more:

The 2025 GRAMMY OFFICIAL nominations have been announced. See the full list of nominees in all 94 categories ahead of Music's Biggest Night on Sunday, Feb. 2.