Essential Information About the Sequential Take 5 Desktop Synthesizer
- The "Prophet" Character in a Compact Format: Analog oscillators and filter inspired by the Prophet-5, with immediate ease of use.
- A True Creative Hub: Arpeggiator, polyphonic step sequencer, generous modulation matrix, and built-in effects.
- "Poly Chain" Update: Chain two units via MIDI to achieve 10 voices perfectly integrated, ideal for expanding your palette.
- Modern Textures: New arpeggiator patterns, responsive "Whiplash" timing, and the addition of purple noise for bolder atmospheres.
Legendary Sound Designed for Today's Setups
The Take 5 Desktop captures the essence that made the keyboard version successful: a VCO/VCF analog architecture with a warm and expressive character, enriched by digital effects and modern modulations. Its desktop module format easily fits into a compact studio or live rig while retaining the Sequential sonic DNA and a performance-oriented interface.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
Accessible for discovering subtractive synthesis without getting lost in menus, the Take 5 Desktop also appeals to seasoned musicians and sound designers thanks to its modulation matrix, loopable envelopes, and playing possibilities. It excels in electro, techno, synthwave, pop, ambient, and soundtrack genres, whether for thick basses, cutting leads, or lively pads. In the studio, it becomes a fast timbre generator to program; on stage, it offers direct control and ideal stability for performances.
Features and New Additions
The Sequential Take 5 Desktop is a 5-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer based on subtractive synthesis: 2 analog VCOs plus a sub-oscillator per voice, with continuously variable waveforms, oscillator sync, and exponential FM to thicken the spectrum. The 4-pole resonant low-pass filter (inspired by the Prophet-5 Rev 4) delivers solid lows and a typically "vintage" musicality, with self-oscillation. For modulation, the 2 five-stage envelopes (loopable) and 2 syncable LFOs feed a powerful matrix (19 sources, 64 destinations, 19 slots), complemented by the Vintage potentiometer to subtly vary the behavior from voice to voice. The effects section combines a dedicated reverb and multi-effects (delays, modulations, saturation, Lo-Fi, high-pass filter), plus an analog overdrive. The latest update adds the Poly Chain function (up to 10 voices with two units), new arpeggiator patterns, "Whiplash" timing, and purple noise for more organic layers and movements.
Technical Specifications
General
- 5-voice polyphonic synthesizer (VCO/VCF)
- Format: desktop module
- Direct user interface with dedicated physical controls
- Identical sound to the Take 5 keyboard, in a more compact format
Oscillators
- 2 analog VCOs + 1 sub-oscillator per voice
- Continuously variable waveforms: sine, sawtooth, pulse
- Oscillator synchronization
- Exponential FM
Filter
- 4-pole resonant low-pass filter (per voice), inspired by the Prophet-5 Rev 4
- Self-oscillation with resonance control
Modulation
- 2 five-stage envelopes (loopable)
- 2 syncable LFOs
- Modulation matrix: 19 sources, 64 destinations, 19 slots
- "Vintage" potentiometer: subtle variation of the analog behavior from voice to voice
Effects
- Dedicated reverb: pre-delay, decay, timbre, damping
- Multi-effects: stereo delay, BBD delay, tape delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, ring mod, rotary speaker, distortion, Lo-Fi, high-pass filter
- Dedicated analog overdrive
Performance Controls
- Built-in arpeggiator
- Polyphonic step sequencer
- Polyphonic portamento
- Unison mode (mono) with selectable number of voices (1 to 5)
Memory
- 512 presets total: 256 user + 256 factory
- Organized in 32 banks of 16 programs
Connectivity
- Audio outputs: left and right (2 x 6.35 mm jack)
- Headphone output (6.35 mm stereo jack)
- MIDI: In, Out, Thru; bidirectional USB MIDI
- Expression pedal input
- Sustain pedal / footswitch input
Power Supply
- Internal power supply with IEC connector Universal voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Consumption: max 14 W
Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 53.3 cm x 17.8 cm x 8.9 cm
- Weight: 3.08 kg
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