Detail 01
Five-voice polyphony
Up to five notes can sound at once before voice allocation becomes relevant.
Product detailSKU #1500000462634
SequentialTake 5 Desktop Module 5-voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact five-voice analog desktop synth with Prophet-5 Rev 4-inspired filtering, deep modulation, sequencing, arpeggiation, and onboard effects.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Producers wanting analog synthesis in a compact desktop format
- Live performers who want tactile controls and portable studio/live integration
- Sound designers who will use the 19-source, 64-destination modulation matrix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than five voices of polyphony
- Buyers seeking a keyboard instrument rather than a desktop module
- Users who do not need deep modulation, sequencing, or onboard effects
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.
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Two analog VCOs per voice plus sub oscillator
Each voice combines two analog oscillators, with an additional sub oscillator on Oscillator 1.
Detail 03
Four-pole resonant low-pass filter
The filter is based on the Prophet-5 Rev 4 design and can self-oscillate.
Detail 04
19 sources / 64 destinations
The modulation matrix supports extensive assignment options for patch movement and sound design.
Detail 05
64-step polyphonic sequencer
Sequences can include multiple notes, ties, and rests across up to 64 steps.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a desktop module; no keyboard is stated in the supplied product data.
- 02Polyphony is limited to five voices.
- 03Confirm that its 21 x 7 x 3.5 in footprint and 6.8 lb weight suit your setup.
- 04Audio connections are stereo 1/4 in outputs, with a stereo 1/4 in headphone output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Take 5 a keyboard synthesizer?
No. The supplied product data identifies this version as a desktop module.
02How many voices does it have?
It has five voices of polyphony.
03Does it include effects?
Yes. It includes reverb and multiple effects, including delays, chorus, flanger, phaser, distortion, and lo-fi.
04What MIDI connections are available?
It has 5-pin DIN MIDI In, Out, and Thru, plus bidirectional MIDI over USB.
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 (Oberheim), ring modulator, rotating speaker, distortion, high-pass filter, lo-fi
- Oscillators per voice
- 2 analog VCOs + sub oscillator (oscillator 1)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Preset switch
- Panel live mode ("what you see is what you hear")
2 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- China Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (WxHxD): 21.00" (53.34 cm) x 3.50" (8.89 cm) x 7.00" (17.78 cm) Weight: 6.80 lb. (3.08 kg)
- Color
- Black
5 detailsConnections & power
- Headphone output
- Stereo 1/4" jack
- Max power consumption
- 14W
- Power input
- IEC AC inlet
- Audio outputs
- Left and right 1/4" jacks
- Pedal inputs
- Volume expression and sustain footswitch
45 detailsOther
- Noise
- White noise and pink noise sources
- MIDI
- In, Out, Thru (5-pin DIN)
- MIDI clock sync
- Yes
- Destinations
- 64
- Arpeggiator modes
- Up, down, up/down, random, assign
- Count
- 2
- Envelope amount
- Bi-polar
- Tap tempo
- Yes
- Velocity modulation
- Yes
- User programs
- 256
- Portamento
- Polyphonic
- Vintage knob
- Adds voice-to-voice variation in behavior
- Sequencer
- 64-step polyphonic with ties and rests
- BPM display
- Yes
- Korena Special
- false
- Sources
- 19
- Weight
- 6.80 lb. (3.08 kg)
- Country
- China
- Key tracking
- Switchable per oscillator
- Reverb
- Damping, pre-delay, decay, tone
- Self-oscillation
- Yes
- Factory programs
- 256
- Master clock
- Yes
- FM
- Front-panel frequency modulation control
- Re-latching
- Yes
- Slots
- 19
- Tier
- new
- Voltage
- 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz
- Banks
- 32 banks of 16 programs each
- Oscillator sync
- Oscillator 1 to Oscillator 2
- Controls
- Oscillator 1 level, Oscillator 1 sub-octave level, Oscillator 2 level, Noise level
- Assignable destinations
- Yes
- Clock sync
- MIDI sync capable
- Category Source
- detail
- Aftertouch
- Channel (mono), bi-polar, assignable
- USB
- Bidirectional MIDI over USB
- Waveforms
- Triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, random (sample & hold)
- Routing
- Variable (filter, amplifier, auxiliary)
- Overdrive
- Dedicated control
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 21.00" (53.34 cm) x 3.50" (8.89 cm) x 7.00" (17.78 cm)
- Type
- Four-pole resonant low-pass filter per voice (Prophet-5 Rev 4 design)
- Unison mode
- Monophonic, configurable voice count (1–5), trigger priority control
- Direct program access
- Yes
- Source Id
- site51500000462634
- Hold
- Yes
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