Sequential Take 5 Desktop Analog Synthesizer

Overview

The Sequential Take 5 desktop module brings the legendary Prophet-5 sound to your mix, featuring the same analog oscillators and filters that transformed music in the '70s, '80s, and beyond. Compact and powerful, the Take 5 desktop fits seamlessly into studios of any size and is just as easy to transport for live performances. With modern effects and a powerful modulation matrix, the Take 5 delivers inspiring sounds and hands-on synthesis, making it an exceptional value for anyone looking to elevate their music.

Features:

- Brings the legendary Prophet-5 sound to your mix
- Seamlessly integrated into any studio
- Compact and easy to transport
- Hands-on, knob-based user interface
- Intuitive sound design & real-time parameter adjustments
- 5-Voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
- Continuously variable wave shape (sine, sawtooth, variable-width pulse)
- Low Pass Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the Resonance control
- Two 5-stage envelope generators (ADSR + delay) with variable routing (filter, amplifier, auxiliary)
- Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count

Building on the success of the Take 5 keyboard, the desktop module features the same powerful analog oscillators and filters that capture the iconic warmth and depth of the Prophet-5. Enhanced with modern modulation and digital effects, the module delivers this sought-after sound in a space-saving design, perfect for studio setups and live performances where portability and efficiency are key.… read more

The Take 5 Desktop Module provides the same hands-on, knob-based experience as its keyboard counterpart, allowing for intuitive sound design and real-time parameter adjustments. Users can delve deep into sound creation with controls that are simple and direct, making it fast and easy to polish your sound.

This synth fits perfectly in smaller studio or bedroom setups and is easy to transport for live gigs. The Take 5 desktop module is designed to bring its signature Sequential sound to a wider audience than ever before, making music creation more accessible and enjoyable.

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Specs

OSCILLATORS:
- 5-Voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
- Two analog VCOs per voice
- Continuously variable wave shape (sine, sawtooth, variable-width pulse) per oscillator
- Hard sync: oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2
- Square wave sub-octave generator (oscillator 1) per voice
- Keyboard tracking on/off for each oscillator
- Front-panel FM (frequency modulation)
MIXER:
- Oscillator 1 amount
- Oscillator 1 sub-octave amount
- Oscillator 2 amount
- White noise/pink noise amount
LOW-PASS FILTER:
- Four-pole, resonant, low-pass filter per voice, based on Prophet-5 Rev 4 design
- Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the Resonance control
- Bi-polar filter envelope amount
ENVELOPES:
- Two 5-stage envelope generators (ADSR + delay) with variable routing (filter, amplifier, auxiliary)
- Velocity modulation of each envelope amount
- Envelopes freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations
2 LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS:
- Five wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
- Clock sync (internal or external MIDI clock)
- Freely assignable to multiple 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:
- Responds to channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount
- Freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations
CLOCK:
- Master clock with tap tempo
- BPM control and display
- MIDI clock sync
ARPEGGIATOR:
- Up, down, up+down, random, assign modes
- Syncs to MIDI clock
- Re-latching arpeggiation
SEQUENCER:
- Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps with 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
- Preset switch: when off, 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; 14 Watts maximum power consumption
PHYSICAL SPECS:
- 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)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 11 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 24 x 10 x 8 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SEQ-3510