Oberheim TEO-5 Analog Synthesizer
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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
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
Full-sized, semi-weighted, 3.5-octave premium Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
Spring-loaded pitch wheel with independently adjustable upper and lower pitch wheel range selectable per program
Low-split mode creates two independent performance zones with different octave ranges
What’s In The Box
Oberheim TEO-5
1 x IEC cable
Quick start guide
1 Year Warranty
Oberheim warrants that the TEO-5 will be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase.
The Oberheim Legacy is Yours: Enter TEO-5
Thomas Elroy Oberheim. TEO. More than his initials, they mark the culmination of a synth pioneer's vision. TEO-5 is a modern instrument, crafted with classic analog soul, yet sleek and powerful for today's sonic journeys.
Welcome to the Oberheim Renaissance
TEO-5 captures the secrets of the OB-X, Four Voice, and TVS, their legendary spirit distilled into a compact, affordable dream machine. It's what Tom, the maestro himself, always wanted to build: a timeless tone palette, unleashed and accessible.
Step Up to TEO-5
Take your music to the next level with genuine analog VCOs and VCFs. TEO's five inspiring voices sing with the warmth and power of pure triangle, sawtooth and pulse waves. But this isn't your grandfather's synth. Updated oscillators roar with analog through-zero FM, birthing textures never heard before. It’s organic and raw, ready to be sculpted with the legendary SEM filter, the heart of Oberheim that beats in countless hit songs over the last five decades.
Modern Mastery Meets Vintage Magic
Dive into TEO-5's spot-on OB-8 envelope emulations, among the multitudes of modulations shaping your sounds with pinpoint precision. Then, 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.
Creative and Inspiring
It's not just a synth, it's a playground. TEO-5's 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 bass, TEO-5 will elevate every aspect of your musical performance.
From studio to stage, TEO-5 is your sonic passport. A gateway to the Oberheim legacy and priced to unleash your own. Whether you're a seasoned pro seeking a compact powerhouse, or a new artist embarking on your analog adventure, TEO-5 beckons.
It's Tom Oberheim's dream, realized. It's your sonic legacy, waiting to be written.
Step up to TEO-5.
Oberheim is the pioneering synth company that helped spark the electronic music revolution of the 70s and 80s. Guided by the vision of engineer and inventor, Tom Oberheim, his namesake company introduced the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizer. Today, Oberheim reawakens this legacy by bringing the famed Oberheim sound to a new generation of instruments and artists. The company’s passion remains unchanged by time or technology — to provide the world with the finest-sounding analog synthesizers ever made.