Oberheim OB-3710 TEO-5 Desktop Module

Compact Powerhouse - The Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Module

With genuine analog oscillators and the legendary Oberheim SEM filter, the TEO-5 desktop module delivers all the same signature sounds and synthesis features. Its intuitive knob-based interface allows for real-time sound adjustments, making it fast and simple to fine-tune your performance. Compact and space-saving, the desktop TEO-5 integrates effortlessly into your synth setup, offering all the sonic power and hands-on control of its acclaimed keyboard sibling in less than half the size.

• 5-voice VCO/VCF-based analog polysynth
• 2x analog VCOs and sub oscillator per voice with selectable waveforms
• Legendary SEM multimode filter with band-pass mode and state morphing
• Dedicated through-zero FM via front-panel X-Mod control
• Two DADSR envelopes with velocity modulation and flexible routing
• Two tempo-syncable LFOs with five wave shapes and modulation assignments
• 19-slot modulation matrix with 64 destinations
• Vintage knob for component behavior variation
• Dedicated effects including reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, Lo-Fi, and more
• 64-step polyphonic sequencer and advanced arpeggiator
• 256 user and 256 factory programs with direct access

The TEO-5 desktop module is a compact powerhouse for musicians and producers seeking the iconic Oberheim sound in a space-saving format. This new addition to the Oberheim synthesizer family delivers all the same signature sounds and synthesis features as the acclaimed TEO-5 keyboard.

Featuring genuine analog oscillators and the legendary SEM multimode filter, the TEO-5 desktop module enables users to recreate the classic Oberheim sounds that have defined music for decades. With extensive modulations, including linear and through-zero FM, and modern effects, TEO-5 opens up new sonic possibilities.

Designed for intuitive use, the TEO-5 desktop module retains the knob-based experience of its keyboard counterpart. All synthesis features are easily accessible from the top panel, allowing for real-time adjustments and fine-tuning of sounds. This hands-on approach ensures musicians can quickly achieve the perfect Oberheim tone.

Ideal for those with limited studio space, the TEO-5 desktop module offers all the exceptional presets and sonic control of the keyboard version in a footprint less than half the size. Its compact design integrates seamlessly into any creative workflow, making it a versatile addition to any setup.

SPECIFICATIONS

Oscillators

• 5-voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
• 2x analog VCOs and sub oscillator per voice
• Waveforms: triangle, saw, variable pulse (simultaneously selectable)
• Oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2
• Through-zero FM via X-Mod control
• Switchable key tracking per oscillator
• White noise generator in pre-filter mixer

Filter

• SEM state-variable filter with band-pass mode
• State knob morphs from low-pass to high-pass
• Bi-polar envelope amount and velocity modulation
• Keyboard tracking

Envelopes

• Two five-stage DADSR envelopes
• Velocity modulation on both envelopes
• Assignable modulation destinations

LFOs

• Two LFOs with five wave shapes
• Clock sync, initial amount setti

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