Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Module Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

TEO-5 is your gateway to new sonic frontiers with modern modulations and vintage warmth. Experiment with through-zero FM shaped by the legendary SEM filter, topped off with iconic Oberheim effects. Compact, affordable, and bursting with creativity, TEO-5 sparks your musical journey, whether you’re a budding artist or a seasoned pro.

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

MODULATION MATRIX
· 19 slots x 19 sources x 64 destinations
· Flexible matrix design where almost any mod route is possible, including audio rate sources and destinations

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

AFTERTOUCH
· 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)