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
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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.
1 detailsSound
- Multi-effect
- Stereo delay, BBD delay, tape delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, ring modulator, rotating speaker, distortion, high-pass filter, lo-fi
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Manual switch
- Enables live panel mode
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
5 detailsConnections & power
- Main outputs
- Left and right 1/4" jacks
- Glide/portamento
- Polyphonic
- Max power consumption
- 22W
- Power input
- IEC AC inlet
- Pedal inputs
- Volume expression and sustain footswitch
46 detailsOther
- Frequency modulation
- Through-zero FM with dedicated X-Mod control
- MIDI
- In, Out, Thru (5-pin DIN)
- MIDI clock sync
- Yes
- Destinations
- 64
- Arpeggiator modes
- Up, down, up/down, random, assign
- Count
- 2
- Hold function
- Yes
- Velocity modulation
- Yes (envelope amount)
- Vintage knob
- Introduces component variation between voices
- Arpeggiator ranges
- 1, 2 or 3 octaves
- Sequencer
- 64-step polyphonic with ties and rests
- Factory presets
- 256
- BPM display
- Yes
- Korena Special
- false
- Sources
- 19
- Weight
- 6.80 lb. (3.08 kg)
- Headphones
- Stereo 1/4" output
- Tempo sync
- Yes
- Filter modulation
- Bi-polar envelope amount, velocity modulation, key tracking
- Power type
- Internal power supply
- Key tracking
- Switchable per oscillator
- Reverb
- Damping, pre-delay, decay, tone controls
- Initial amount
- Yes
- Master clock
- Yes, with tap tempo
- Slope
- 12dB/octave
- Slots
- 19
- Noise source
- White noise (pre-filter mixer)
- Tier
- new
- Voltage
- 100–240V, 50/60Hz
- Banks
- 32 banks of 16 programs each
- Oscillator sync
- Oscillator 1 can sync to Oscillator 2
- Assignable destinations
- Yes
- Category Source
- detail
- Modes
- Low-pass, notch, high-pass (continuously sweepable)
- Aftertouch
- Channel aftertouch, bi-polar, assignable
- USB
- Bidirectional MIDI over USB
- User presets
- 256
- Waveforms
- Triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, random (sample & hold)
- Arpeggiator note values
- 16th, 8th triplet, 8th, dotted 8th, quarter
- Oscillator count
- 2 VCOs per voice + sub oscillator
- Overdrive
- Dedicated control
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 21.00" (53.34 cm) x 3.50" (8.89 cm) x 7.00" (17.78 cm)
- Type
- 2 x five-stage DADSR envelope generators (filter and amplifier)
- Unison mode
- Configurable voice count (1–5), with trigger priority options
- Direct program access
- Yes (dedicated control for current 16 presets)
- Source Id
- site51500000462633
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