Detail 01
SEM multimode filter
Continuously moves between low-pass, notch, and high-pass modes.
Product detailSKU #1500000462633
OberheimTEO-5 Desktop Module 5-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
Salemodernelectronicpoprock
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
TEO-5 puts a five-voice analog Oberheim desktop synth at the center of a compact production setup. Its two VCOs per voice, sub oscillator, continuously sweepable SEM filter, and through-zero FM give sound design plenty of range. Dedicated panel controls support immediate adjustment, while Manual mode follows the current front-panel settings. A 19-slot modulation matrix, 64-step polyphonic sequencer, effects, USB MIDI, DIN MIDI, and stereo audio connections cover hands-on studio routing and performance-oriented programming.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hands-on studio sound design using analog voices, filter sweeps, FM, and extensive modulation routing.
- Programming and recalling sounds with 256 factory presets, 256 user presets, and direct access to the current 16 presets.
- Integrating a compact desktop synth through USB MIDI, five-pin MIDI, stereo outputs, and headphones.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
19-slot modulation matrix
Offers 19 modulation sources routed to 64 destinations.
Detail 03
64-step polyphonic sequencer
Creates polyphonic sequences with ties and rests.
Detail 04
256 factory and 256 user presets
Provides stored sounds plus space for your own programs.
Detail 05
Manual switch
Enables live panel mode, matching sound settings to the controls you see.
Detail 06
21 x 7 x 3.5 inches
Keeps the module in a compact desktop format.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a desktop or rackmounted placement within the 21 x 7 x 3.5 inch dimensions.
- 02Audio is provided through left and right 1/4 inch main outputs; headphones use a stereo 1/4 inch output.
- 03The power input is an IEC AC inlet, with internal power supply rated for 100–240V, 50/60Hz.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many voices does the TEO-5 have?
It is a five-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer.
02What filter modes are available?
Its SEM multimode filter continuously sweeps through low-pass, notch, and high-pass modes.
03Can it connect over USB MIDI?
Yes. It provides bidirectional MIDI over USB, plus five-pin MIDI In, Out, and Thru.
04Does it include a sequencer?
Yes. It has a 64-step polyphonic sequencer with ties and rests.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Multi Effect
- Stereo delay, BBD delay, tape delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, ring modulator, rotating speaker, distortion, high-pass filter, lo-fi
- Frequency Modulation
- Through-zero FM with dedicated X-Mod control
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Manual Switch
- Enables live panel mode
2 detailsBody & build
- Type
- 2 x five-stage DADSR envelope generators (filter and amplifier)
- Color
- Black
9 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- Bidirectional MIDI over USB
- MIDI
- In, Out, Thru (5-pin DIN)
- Pedal Inputs
- Volume expression and sustain footswitch
- Power Input
- IEC AC inlet
- Glide Portamento
- Polyphonic
- Voltage
- 100–240V, 50/60Hz
- Power Type
- Internal power supply
- Main Outputs
- Left and right 1/4 inch jacks
- Max Power Consumption
- 22W
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 6.8
- Dimensions
- 21 inch x 7 inch x 3.5 inch, (53.3 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm)
34 detailsOther
- Modes
- Low-pass, notch, high-pass (continuously sweepable)
- Tempo Sync
- Yes
- Headphones
- Stereo 1/4 inch output
- Filter Modulation
- Bi-polar envelope amount, velocity modulation, key tracking
- Vintage Knob
- Introduces component variation between voices
- Master Clock
- Yes, with tap tempo
- Reverb
- Damping, pre-delay, decay, tone controls
- Arpeggiator Ranges
- 1, 2 or 3 octaves
- Banks
- 32 banks of 16 programs each
- Destinations
- 64
- Count
- 2
- Slope
- 12dB/octave
- Oscillator Count
- 2 VCOs per voice + sub oscillator
- Slots
- 19
- Arpeggiator Modes
- Up, down, up/down, random, assign
- Waveforms
- Triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, random (sample & hold)
- Overdrive
- Dedicated control
- Assignable Destinations
- Yes
- Sources
- 19
- Key Tracking
- Switchable per oscillator
- Initial Amount
- Yes
- Sequencer
- 64-step polyphonic with ties and rests
- MIDI Clock Sync
- Yes
- Noise Source
- White noise (pre-filter mixer)
- Factory Presets
- 256
- Oscillator Sync
- Oscillator 1 can sync to Oscillator 2
- Direct Program Access
- Yes (dedicated control for current 16 presets)
- Velocity Modulation
- Yes (envelope amount)
- Unison Mode
- Configurable voice count (1–5), with trigger priority options
- BPM Display
- Yes
- Aftertouch
- Channel aftertouch, bi-polar, assignable
- User Presets
- 256
- Hold Function
- Yes
- Arpeggiator Note Values
- 16th, 8th triplet, 8th, dotted 8th, quarter
