Dave Smith Instruments (DSI) is an American company that was founded in 2002 by Dave Smith, a musician and engineer who is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of electronic music. The company is known for its innovative digital synthesizers and drum machines.
Dave Smith has a long history in the field of electronic music, dating back to the 1970s when he was a co-founder of Sequential Circuits, a company that produced some of the first polyphonic synthesizers, including the Prophet-5, which is considered to be one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time.
In 2002, Dave Smith founded Dave Smith Instruments and released the Evolver, a digital synthesizer that combined the warmth and expressiveness of analog synthesis with the precision and versatility of digital synthesis. The Evolver was an instant success and it quickly became popular among electronic musicians and producers for its powerful sound and innovative features.
In the following years, DSI released several other synthesizers such as the Prophet ’08, the Mopho, and the Tempest, a drum machine. DSI also developed a range of other music production tools, including the Poly Evolver Keyboard, the Prophet ’12, the Prophet Rev2 and the Prophet X.
In 2017, DSI was acquired by inMusic Brands and continues to release new and innovative products that blend the vintage sounds of classic analog synthesizers with modern technology. Dave Smith continues to be involved in the company, and it still carries his name, ensuring the continuity of the company’s reputation for building high-quality, innovative and powerful instruments.
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