RIP Dave, and thank you for all of your wonderful and inspiring instruments.
The Pro One as the first proper synth that I had ever played and learned analog synthesis on. Over the years Iāve gotten to know many of his creations, each a unique fusion of technology and artistry. His impact on electronic music cannot be overstated, and even while being a legend in his own time he seemed like a genuinely modest and sweet person. R.I.P.
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Itās just wrong - incredibly sad news
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What a yearā¦ 
Growing up in the 80ās it was just like magic hooking up a Roland D20 to an Atari ST with some very obscure sequencer package. Even with modern gear I have now that supports MIDI over USB Iām still connecting everything using the trusty old DIN cables. It just always works!
Iāve never had the opportunity to meet Dave Smith in person but from all the interviews Iāve read and seen thru the years he seemed like a truly great person. He certainly effected my life thru the incredible visionary inventions like MIDI and multi timbral synthesizers.
Rest in Peace.
Next time I have a tequila I will toast to Dave in thanks for his lifetimes work and contribution to the music world, the Pro One was my favourite, humble perhaps but full of good vibes, just like Dave.
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The tempest, the only time Iāve spent over $1000 on a piece of gear. GPreformatted textTg
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Cheers, Dave. What a fantastic life.
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Another obituary:
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Arenāt you glad you kept it ? I regret not buying one. I hope my weekend tequila drinking doesnāt land me one
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Truly saddened by the news. I was friends with Daveās daughter back in college and was invited to spend a holiday with their family at their home. Dave was a warm, generous, and kind human being. He lent me my first ever synth, a little yellow Mopho desktop, and got me started on my synth journey.
Thank you for your gifts to the world, youāll be missed!
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Thank you Dave for so much. Visionary and Inventor. Your talents live on. RIP!
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My first drum machine. I listened to Dave and Roger talk about who it was designed for and I felt they were talking to me. Many drum machines later, it is still the most expressive and intuitive instrument I own. Dave will live in my memory and my musical experiences for the rest of my life. A tequila toast and a hang out with the guys tonight in his honor.
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This is what has been creeping into my head throughout the day after being shocked yesterday. I couldnāt help but think about how Sequential product line may be somewhat different in itās progressive timeline compared to a timeline that has Daveās vision and insistence.
We are but momentary blips, bleeps and bloops in space and time. Some strike harder with more velocity and linger much longer with aftertouch full of character.
When the Tempest was in its significantly long beta firmware development I had the opportunity to contribute my ideas. I had a lot to say and at times felt unheard. I did however make a case for a very specific feature. I was looking for momentary footswitch behavior for control over the Roll and Reverse functions. To my delight, it was added not long after I asked for the idea to be considered. Iām sure Chris and Carson heard me and discussed the idea, and Iād like to think (hope) that Dave Smith himself was a part of the conversation. It is a feature I use almost every time I perform with the Tempest. In some ways I feel like a part of me is inside the soul of this machine. Though I never new Dave Smith personally, I will always think of him and his legacy, every single time I use this instrument.
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This is inside the Drumtraks from 1984. 
I thought this next tribute video (not mine) fits that photo wonderfully.
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Man, whenever I hear any Prophet I feel certain itās my preferred synth family. And I didnāt grow up listening songs with any Prophet.
I feel sorry I had to sell both my Rev2 and my P6.
