Sequential Take 5 Polyphonic Desktop Synthesizer Module

Dave Smith and the gang at Sequential have cooked up something special with the Take 5 compact polyphonic analog synthesizer. The Take 5 desktop synthesizer brings polyphonic analog synthesis and the legendary Sequential sound to a new generation of synthesists — all at the convenience of a compact, ergonomic profile. It’s affordable, portable, and approachable — an ideal synth for newcomers and seasoned synth wizards alike. Though compact, the Take 5 certainly doesn’t skimp on tone! Its five voices are massive, owing to its all-analog dual VCOs. Plus, its splendid 4-pole resonant VCF is inspired by the Prophet 5 Rev 4, a modern classic steeped in tradition. With ample modulation options, including two 5-stage envelopes and one global LFO and one freely assignable LFO — there are few areas of subtractive synthesis you can’t explore with the Take 5. Whether it’s your first polyphonic synth or your 50th, the Sequential Take 5 is an ultra-versatile, extremely fun polysynth!

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FEATURES

• 5-voice polyphonic desktop synth with a pure analog signal chain
• Dual analog VCOs per voice with continuously variable wave shapes
• 4-pole self-oscillating resonant filter based on the Prophet 5 Rev 4 design
• 2 x 5-stage (ADSR + delay) freely assignable envelope generators
• 1 global and 1 freely assignable LFO, both with 5 waveshapes (triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and sample & hold) and clock-sync
• Semi-knob-per-function architecture inspires expressive performance with minimal menu diving
• Unison mode with configurable voice count for fat monophonic tones
• 256 user and 256 factory patch memory slots
• Factory switch, when turned off, matches every parameter to the physical knob position
• USB MIDI and 5-pin MIDI in/out/thru
• Footswitch and expression pedal inputs
• Stereo main output and stereo headphone output

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Take 5 Desktop Module
• Analog/Digital:Analog
• Polyphony:5-voice
• Presets:256 Factory/256 User in 32 Banks, 16 Programs each
• Oscillators:2 x VCOs (sine, sawtooth, variable-width pulse)
• Waveforms:Triangle, Saw, Variable Pulse
• Noise Generator:White Noise Generator
• Envelope Generator:2 x 5-stage (DADSR)
• LFO:2 x LFO (triange, sawtooth, reverse saw, square, random)
• Effects Types:Reverb, Overdrive
• Arpeggiator:Yes, 3-octave Range, Selectable Note Value
• Sequencer:64-step, Polyphonic
• Analog Outputs:2 x 1/4" (left, right)
• Headphones:1 x 1/4" TRS
• MIDI I/O:In/Out/Thru/USB
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (sustain/footswitch), 1 x 1/4" (volume/expression)
• USB:1 x Type B (MIDI)
• Features:Modulation Matrix: 19 Slots, 19 Sources, 64 Destinations
• Power Supply:Standard IEC AC Input
• Power Usage:14W Max
• Height:3.5"
• Width:20.98"
• Depth:7"
• Weight:6.79 lbs