Oberheim releases TEO-5 Desktop Module

Compact Creativity: Redefine Your Studio with the TEO-5 desktop

Oberheim is proud to announce the release of the TEO-5 desktop module, a compact yet powerful addition to their venerated line of synthesizers. Designed for musicians and producers who want the iconic Oberheim sound in a space-saving format, the TEO-5 desktop module delivers all the same signature sounds and synthesis features as its sibling, the acclaimed TEO-5 keyboard.



TEO-5 boasts genuine analog oscillators and the legendary SEM™ multimode filter, allowing users to recreate the classic Oberheim sounds that have shaped decades of music. With extensive modulations, including linear, through-zero FM, and modern effects, the TEO-5 desktop module offers new sonic frontiers to explore.



The intuitive knob-based experience of its keyboard counterpart is also carried over into the TEO-5 desktop module. And all synthesis features are still easily accessible from the top panel, allowing users to make the real-time adjustments needed to fine-tune their sound with ease. This hands-on approach ensures that musicians can quickly dial in the perfect Oberheim tone for their music.



Ideal for synthesists with limited studio space, the TEO-5 desktop module provides all the exceptional presets and sonic control of the keyboard version in a footprint that's less than half the size. This compact design allows the TEO-5 desktop module to fit seamlessly into any creative workflow, making it a versatile addition to any setup.

“The meaning of the word ‘module’ has changed quite a bit since I first designed my Synthesizer Expansion Module or SEM back in 1974,” said Tom Oberheim. “But even back then, musicians appreciated getting tons of great sounds in a compact package. The TEO-5 keyboard has already gone farther and wider than SEM, and I’m excited to see this desktop module version introduce even more people to the magic.”

OSCILLATORS 5-Voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
2x VCOs and sub oscillator per voice
Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator: triangle, saw, variable pulse
Oscillator 1 syncs to Oscillator 2
Dedicated front-panel X-Mod control for through-zero FM
Switchable key tracking per oscillator
White noise generator accessible in pre-filter mixer

STATE VARIABLE FILTER Classic SEM filter with selectable Band-Pass mode
State knob continuously morphs from Low-Pass through Notch to High-Pass
Bi-polar filter envelope amount
Velocity modulation of envelope amount
Keyboard tracking

FILTER ENVELOPE Five-stage (DADSR) envelope generator
Velocity modulation of envelope amount
Freely assignable modulation destinations
AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE
Five-stage (DADSR) envelope generator
Velocity modulation of envelope amount

2 LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS Five wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
LFO tempo sync
Initial amount setting
Freely assignable modulation destinations

VINTAGE KNOB Recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations in component behavior

AFTERTOUCH Responds to channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount
Freely assignable modulation destinations

CLOCK Master clock with tap tempo
BPM control and display
MIDI clock sync

ARPEGGIATOR Selectable note value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note
One, two, or three octave range
Up, down, up/down, random, and assign modes

SEQUENCER Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps, including ties and rests

EFFECTS One dedicated reverb 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
Dedicated Overdrive effect

PERFORMANCE CONTROLS Hold switch latches held notes on
Polyphonic portamento (glide)
Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to all five voices, and key modes to control voice triggering priority
Manual switch: when on, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear

PATCH MEMORY 256 user and 256 factory programs in 32 banks of 16 programs each
Direct program access, including single-button access to the current set of 16 programs

IN/OUT Left and right audio outputs (2 x 1/4” jack)
Headphone output (stereo, 1/4” phone jack)
MIDI in, out, and thru ports
USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
Volume expression pedal input
Sustain footswitch input

POWER IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
Operates worldwide on voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50 to 60 Hz; 22 Watts maximum power consumption
PHYSICAL SPECS
21" L x 7" W x 3.5" H (53.3 cm x 17.8 cm x 8.9 cm)
Weight: 6.8 lbs. (3.08 kg)

The TEO-5 desktop module is available now, with a US MAP price of $1,399.

For more information please visit: https://oberheim.com/products/teo-5/









Attached Thumbnails