Oberheim TEO-5

The Oberheim TEO-5 is a compact 5-voice polyphonic synthesizer that blends classic analog warmth with modern versatility. It features onboard analog VCOs and VCFs, with the two VCOs offering selectable waveforms (SAW, SQUARE/PULSE, TRIANGLE, and NOISE) with hard sync and X-Mod capabilities, as well as an extended unison mode allowing you to combine from one to five voices. Additional features include a dedicated FM section, polyphonic portamento controls, and a Vintage knob to adjust the vintage characteristics of the synth. The synth also includes the Oberheim SEM filter, a suite of LFOs and digital effects processors, including classic chorus, delay, reverb, and accurate emulations of Oberheim’s Ring Mod and Phasor effects. It has a modulation matrix with 19 slots, 19 sources, and 64 destinations; a 64-step polyphonic sequencer; a multi-mode arpeggiator; and a velocity and pressure sensitive Fatar keyboard spanning three and a half octaves.

Oberheim TEO-5 Features

• Oberheim's legacy tone. The new device combines all the secrets of OB-X, Four Voice and TVS. This legendary spirit is now embodied in an innovative instrument.
• True Original Oscillators. Here you will find impressive analog VCOs. There are only 5 of them, and they will inspire you with their warm timbre, pure triangle power, sawtooth and pulsating waves, FM range, with a character that you have never heard in Oberheim instruments.
• Branded SEM filter. The legendary SEM variable state filter allows you to switch from a 2-pole low-pass filter to a high-pass filter via a phaser-like cutout and even provides a switchable passband mode. Feel the special resonance that can be heard in countless hits over the past five decades. With Oberheim's signature tone shaping tool, a huge variety of tones can be created.
• Matrix. In addition to providing classic modulation sources such as OB-8 envelopes, the TEO-5 offers tempo-locked poly and mono LFOs, as well as a full range of performance controls. Thanks to the flexible modulation matrix design in TEO-5, virtually any route is possible, including sources and destinations at the speed of sound. You'll definitely be inspired by 19 routes, 19 sources and 64 destinations!
• Powerful Effects. The synthesizer has a powerful impact section. Play with dual digital effects including chorus, delay and reverb. It also features emulation of Thom's legendary phase shift and ring modulator to create swirling textures and metallic resonances straight out of the synthesis era.
• Arpeggiator and sequencer. TEO-5 is a sound stage. Its 64-step polyphonic sequencer opens up endless melodic possibilities, while its multi-mode arpeggiator keeps your rhythms pulsating and crashing. Or play live with a premium Fatar keyboard, every note filled with responsive joy. From soaring leads to cascading chords and thunderous bass, the TEO-5 will elevate every aspect of your musical performance.
• Sound editor Unleash the full potential of your Oberheim TEO-5 with the TEO-5 SoundEditor! This standalone program and plugin from SoundTower is a full-featured editor/librarian that greatly enhances the TEO-5's audio editing capabilities. With each parameter displayed in a logical, easy-to-use graphical interface, you can easily create, edit, organize and store TEO-5 programs on your computer.

Oberheim TEO-5 Specifications

Voice Path

• 5-voice, 2x VCOs with saw, square/pulse, triangle, and noise
• Oscillator hard sync and X-Mod with through-zero FM
• Simultaneously selectable wave shapes plus sub oscillator
• Discrete SEM-lineage VCF delivers authentic Oberheim tone and presence
• Filter State knob morphs from low-pass to high-pass through notch, with selectable band-pass mode
• Poly and Mono LFOs with 5 wave shapes and tempo sync
• Meticulously modeled envelope responses based on OB-8
• Modulation matrix with 19 slots x 19 sources x 64 destinations in a flexible design where almost any mod route is possible, including audio rate sources and destinations.
• Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-5 voices
• Polyphonic portamento
• Vintage knob recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations in component behavior
• Full-featured arpeggiator
• Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps
• One dedicated reverb effect with damping, pre-delay, decay and tone
• One multi-effect with stereo delay, BBD delay, tape delay, chorus, flanger, Oberheim phase shifter and ring modulator emulations, vintage rotating speaker, distortion, high-pass filter and Lo-Fi

Ins & Outs

• Right, Left and Headphone outputs
• Footswitch sustain and expression pedal inputs
• 5-pin DIN MIDI In, Out, Thru
• USB MIDI

Hardware

• 256 factory programs in classic and modern styles, with storage space for 256 more custom user programs
• irect program access, including single-button access to the current set of 16 programs
• The premium 3.5 octave FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsiveness
• Velocity sensitivity adds expressiveness to volume and filter
• Channel Aftertouch adds real-time performance-based modulation
• Modulation wheel and spring-loaded pitch wheel with selectable range per program (1 to 12 semitones up and down)
• Hold switch latches held notes on
• Manual switch: when on, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear
• Transpose controls for +/- 2 octaves range
• Integral, fanless, heatsink-free power supply
• High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features
• Weight: 7.71 kg (17 lbs). Dimensions: 63.5 cm L x 32.4 cm W x 11.2 cm H (25” L x 12.75” W x 4.4” H)