The Oberheim Legacy is Yours - Oberheim TEO-5 Analog Synthesizer
Enter TEO-5 Meet the TEO-5, a modern synth designed with the analog heart that defined the golden age of synthesis. The initials TEO stand for Thomas Elroy Oberheim, whose pioneering vision is embodied in this powerful, sleek instrument tailored for today's musical explorations. Drawing inspiration from iconic models like the OB-X, Four Voice, and TVS, the TEO-5 is a compact, affordable dream machine that captures the essence of Oberheim's legendary sound. This is the instrument Tom Oberheim always envisioned—a device offering a timeless tone palette that is both unleashed and accessible.
- 5-Voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
- Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator: triangle, saw, variable pulse
- Dedicated front-panel X-Mod control for through-zero FM
- Classic SEM filter with selectable Band-Pass mode
- State knob continuously morphs from Low-Pass through Notch to High-Pass
- 2 five-stage (DADSR) envelope generators and 2 LFOs with tempo sync
- Recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations in component behavior
- Arpeggiator and Polyphonic Sequencer
- Dedicated overdrive and digital reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, plus Oberheim phase shifter and ring modulator emulations
- Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to all five voices, and key modes to control voice triggering priority
- 256 user and 256 factory programs in 32 banks of 16 programs each
Innovative Design Combining Modern Mastery and Vintage Magic
The TEO-5 not only pays homage to classic synths but enhances them with modern technology. It features genuine analog VCOs and VCFs that produce rich, warm tones through triangle, sawtooth, and pulse waves. Unlike vintage synthesizers, the TEO-5 includes updated oscillators that introduce analog through-zero FM for creating unprecedented textures. At the core of its sound-shaping capabilities lies the legendary SEM filter, renowned for its role in countless hit songs over the past five decades. The synth also offers precise envelope emulations from the OB-8, and dual digital effects like chorus, delay, and reverb, further expanded by emulations of Tom's original Phase Shifter and Ring Modulator for even more sonic variety.
A Creative Playground for the Modern Musician
The TEO-5 is designed not just as a musical instrument but as a comprehensive playground for creativity. Its 64-step polyphonic sequencer and multimode arpeggiator invite endless melodic exploration, while the premium Fatar keybed provides a responsive and joyful playing experience. Whether you're crafting soaring leads, cascading chords, or thunderous bass, the TEO-5 enhances every aspect of your performance. Ideal for both studio recordings and live performances, it serves as a bridge to the Oberheim legacy, accessible and ready to inspire music creators from seasoned professionals to new enthusiasts embarking on their analog journeys. This isn't just Tom Oberheim's dream realized—it's an invitation to define your own sonic legacy with the TEO-5.
SPECIFICATIONS
- 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
- 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” phone 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; 30 watts maximum power consumption
- Physical Specs
- Premium, 3.5-octave, semi-weighted Fatar keyboard
- Dimensions: 25″ L x 12.75″ W x 4.4″ H
- Weight: 17 lbs
Manufacturer: Oberheim
Model: OB-3700
SKU: I786258-2-WHXB
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