Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Module
Product # | 253268 |
Brand | Oberheim![]() |
Category | Synthesizer Modules |
Release date | June 2025 |
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Description
Multi-Effects
Unleash the dual digital effects, letting chorus, delay, and reverb paint your sonic canvas. And for a taste of true Oberheim alchemy, dial in emulations of Tom’s legendary Phase Shifter and Ring Modulator, conjuring swirling textures and metallic resonances straight from the golden age of synthesis.
Arpeggiator & Sequencer
TEO-5 is a sonic playground. Its 64-step polyphonic sequencer sparks infinite melodic possibilities, while the multimode arpeggiator keeps your rhythms pulsing and pounding. Or play it live with the premium Fatar keybed, every note awash with responsive joy. From soaring leads to cascading chords and thunderous basses, TEO-5 will elevate every aspect of your musical performance.
Sound Editor
Unlock the full potential of your Oberheim TEO-5 with TEO-5 SoundEditor! This standalone program and plugin from SoundTower is a full-featured Editor/Librarian that greatly enhances the TEO-5 sound editing experience. With every parameter displayed in a logical, easy-to-use graphical interface, you can create, edit, organize and store TEO-5 Programs on your computer with ease.
Compact Creativity
The TEO-5 desktop module 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.
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.
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Properties
- Switchable key tracking per oscillator
- White noise generator accessible in pre-filter mixer
- Recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations
- Weight: 3.080kg
- Height: 89mm
- Width: 533mm
- Depth: 178mm
Specifications
- 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
- Dimensions: 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)