Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer
When I first ordered this Oberheim TEO-5, I was worried I might be making a mistake by not saving up for their flagship Oberheim OBX8. How wrong I was. The compact size, the form factor and looks overall are gorgeous ... but THAT SOUND - it's undeniably Oberheim with the legendary variable phase SEM filter and sonically it is just stunning. The versatility of this synth is mind blowing with the mod matrix and an expression pedal. It oozes creamy velvet warm pads and a pleasing graininess and growl from the filter make it my centrepiece synth in my studio (and I am lucky enough to also have the Sequential Prophet 10). The FX are surprisingly good (and I am spoilt with the Prologue 16's stunning array of FX to compare it to). I have seen many reviews complaining about the 5 note polyphony. It's not a problem at all and not limiting to adapt to. Remember the awesome Prophet 5 had the same and no-one complained about that ! I treated the TEO-5 to a pair of walnut wood end-cheeks (available from the US) which finish it off with the right vintage look to go with the gorgeous vintage sounds. Great value for money and absolutely no regrets here. Highly recommended !!!
December 31, 2024
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Xander Butcher
