Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop – a compact, keyless tabletop module delivering the iconic Oberheim sound in a space-saving format. Designed for musicians and producers seeking classic analog warmth with modern versatility, this 5-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer retains all the signature features of the acclaimed TEO-5 keyboard. Its intuitive knob-per-function interface allows for real-time sound sculpting, making it ideal for studio production and live performance. The TEO-5 Desktop is a powerful, affordable addition to any setup, embodying the legacy of Tom Oberheim’s legendary designs.
Featuring two analog VCOs and a sub-oscillator per voice, the TEO-5 Desktop offers triangle, sawtooth, and variable pulse waveforms, with oscillator sync and through-zero FM for rich, evolving textures. The legendary SEM multimode filter morphs seamlessly from low-pass to high-pass through a notch mode, with a switchable bandpass option, delivering the distinctive resonance heard in countless hits. Modulation is expansive, with a 19-slot modulation matrix, two 5-stage DADSR envelopes, and poly/mono LFOs with tempo sync. Dual digital effects, including reverb, chorus, delay, and Oberheim’s signature phase shifter and ring modulator, add depth and character. A 64-step polyphonic sequencer and multimode arpeggiator spark creative possibilities.
With a compact footprint (533 x 178 x 89 mm) and a weight of just 3.1 kg, the TEO-5 Desktop integrates seamlessly into space-constrained studios or mobile rigs. It offers MIDI, USB, and balanced stereo outputs for easy connectivity, plus CV inputs for modular integration. The TEO-5 Desktop brings Oberheim’s renowned sound to a new generation of synthesists, balancing vintage tone with cutting-edge flexibility.
KEY FEATURES
- 5-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with two VCOs and a sub-oscillator per voice
- Selectable waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, variable pulse; oscillator sync and through-zero FM
- SEM multimode filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, switchable bandpass) with distinctive resonance
- 19-slot modulation matrix with 19 sources and 64 destinations
- Two 5-stage DADSR envelopes with velocity sensitivity; poly/mono LFOs with tempo sync
- Dual digital effects: reverb, chorus, delay, Oberheim phase shifter, ring modulator
- Dedicated overdrive effect for added warmth and grit
- 64-step polyphonic sequencer and multimode arpeggiator
- Vintage knob for voice-to-voice variation, emulating classic analog character
- Connectivity: MIDI (in/out/thru), USB, stereo 1/4” outputs, headphone output, CV inputs
- Compact design: 533 x 178 x 89 mm, 3.1 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Voices: 5-voice polyphony
- Oscillators: 2 analog VCOs per voice (triangle, sawtooth, variable pulse); 1 sub-oscillator per voice
- Filter: SEM multimode filter (2-pole low-pass to high-pass, notch, switchable bandpass)
- Modulation: 2 DADSR envelopes; 2 LFOs (poly/mono, syncable, 5 waveforms: triangle, saw, reverse saw, square, random)
- Effects: Reverb, stereo delay, BBD delay, tape delay, chorus, flanger, Oberheim phase shifter, ring modulator, rotary speaker, distortion, high-pass filter
- Sequencer: 64-step polyphonic sequencer
- Arpeggiator: Multimode with various patterns
- Connectivity: MIDI (in/out/thru, 5-pin DIN), USB (bi-directional MIDI), 2 x 1/4” TS outputs (L/R), headphone output (1/4”), CV inputs (1/4” TS jack)
- Power supply: 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 14 W max consumption
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 89 x 533 x 178 mm (3.5” × 21” × 7”)
- Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)
- Included: TEO-5 Desktop, power supply
- Product code: OBH-TEO5-DSK