My 2 Cents: Oberheim TEO-5 Being a huge fan of the Oberheim sound, especially the SEM filter, I was quite curious to check out the TEO-5. And I wasn’t disappointed. The TEO-5 certainly delivers that classic, warm, and broad Oberheim sound but overall a bit more modern/HiFi compared to the OB-6. I still like the OB-6 a bit better, but if it hadn’t been in my studio yet, I likely would have chosen the TEO-5 instead due to the lower price and, equally important for me, the way more flexible modulation matrix. Speaking of which, the mod matrix is well thought-out, easily accessible, and offers lots of modulation sources and targets. You can even use delay time, which is great for Karplus-Strong experiments. The filter and oscillators sound lovely and, in combination with the envelopes, deliver that classy Oberheim vibe. With FM and two different ways to oversaturate the signal (analog and digital), you also enter aggressive terrains that aren’t possible with the OB-6 (and even less with the OB-X8). Maybe some of you are deciding between getting a TEO-5 or the UB-Xa. The UB-Xa is not bad at all, especially if voice count or bitimbrality is an important factor for you. But when it comes to that untamed Oberheim sound, in my opinion, the TEO-5 wipes the floor with Behringer’s iteration. However, to be fair, both follow slightly different Oberheim sound approaches, and the UB-Xa is not trying to replicate the SEM-based Oberheims. TL;DR: The TEO-5 is a fantastic synth with a flexible sound that certainly carries the Oberheim heritage within. In that price range, it may be one of the best poly analogs currently available. ▶ Oberheim TEO-5 Cranium Sound Pack: limbicbits.com/oberheim-teo-5-presets-cranium-sound-pack/ ▶ Purchase Link Oberheim TEO-5* (EU / Thomann): www.thomann.de/intl/oberheim_teo_5.htm?offid=1&affid=397 ▶ Purchase Link Oberheim TEO-5* (USA / Sweetwater) sweetwater.sjv.io/baxOZM
It's worth noting that a 2nd hand ob6 desktop prices are nearly equivalent to the TEO5 that said I too prefer more modulation having previously owned an obie desktop. Cmon sequential there are many of us who'd love such a synth as a desktop - same as take 5.
@@kaiwetronic It's actually not based on the SEM filter the SEM and TEO-5 use. And the UB-Xa sounds quite different compared with the TEO-5 which I like a lot better. But that's a matter of taste, after all.
You nailed it w the "NO "T. Sawyer" or "Jump". A breath of fresh air to hear this type of synth using more modern sounds! Excellent work creating these!
The TEO-5 is an absolute BEAST! It hits way out of it's price range! I'm blown away by mine! The quality is amazing too. The knobs and buttons / keys all feel super high end. The sounds are amazing! Looks like I'll be getting another one of these sound packs
Awesome sounding synth! I recently acquired a second hand OB-X8 and it’s amazing. But if there ends up being a 8 to 10 voice TEO, the OB-X8 might get sold!
It's crazy the percentage of patches you make that I like. You've got a voice dude. You did an OB6 video a little bit back, so I've got an honest question; which did you prefer after putting them through their paces? Ostensibly they have the same filter, but the TEO5 seems to have a much different character from what I've heard so far.
The TEO-5 certainly delivers that classic, warm, and broad Oberheim sound but I found it to be overall a bit more modern/HiFi compared to the OB-6. I still like the OB-6 a bit better as it is overall more raw and untamed - or in lack of a better term, it sounds more "retro". But if the OB-6 hadn’t been in my studio yet, I likely would have chosen the TEO-5 instead due to the lower price, through-zero-FM, the fantastic overdrive, and, equally important for me, the way more flexible modulation matrix.
@@BagMan123 To be honest, I don’t know, and I don’t want to spam the internet with my uneducated guesses (which happens way too often in my case, anyhow ;)). However, generally speaking, I wouldn’t judge digital components for a certain behavior too quickly. Calibration and settings of analog components can also have a huge impact on the overall sound character. Plus, I’ve heard too many great-sounding digital synths and/or digital components and too many not-so-great analog synths to make such a general statement.
@@limbicbits thanks for the response it’s much appreciated, and I was in no way knocking the fact it may not have a vca instead a digital amp also I didn’t think i was making any type of statement I thought I was posing the question if you thought perhaps that may be why your getting a super high fidelity sound from it, your guess is as good as mine It certainly doesn’t seem a bad piece of kit especially at that price point thankfully I have two sem style filters in modular the studio electronics one is 👌 Again thanks for the interaction and please excuse me if I came across all mr know it all as that couldn’t b further from the truth I know nothing and my ignorance is bliss BLISS I tell thee Edited to say damn I come across as harsh in comments fml 🤦
@@BagMan123I didn't perceive it that way at all, so no worries. I always appreciate an open discussion because we can only become smarter by listening. I just don't feel I'm in a position to make a confident statement, as I am not an engineer and prefer to leave that to those who really know the subject. :) And yes, TEO-5 is a great-sounding synth, doesn't matter the components. As a musician / sound designer that's what matters to me the most.
Oh yes. This is going to be the next synth I buy. I will have to wait though. Though it's quite affordable (For an Oberheim), it's still a lot for me now. But I will save for it. It's worth it.
Great video, man! You really made it shine ✨. Quick question for you, I just got mine and noticed it’s quite a bit quieter than my other synths even with the master volume maxed. Have you noticed this as well? Maybe I just got a defective one. I’m also getting a lot of mistriggering/double triggering. Think I need to exchange it for another one. Anyway, thanks for the great video!
Regarding the volume - I haven't noticed any differences to other synths. And the double triggering seems like an issue to me, tbh. The keyboard is quite good and I would have notices that.
@@limbicbits Awesome! Great to know and thanks for your reply. The box showed up is rough shape so I’m assuming the UPS driver was tossing it around. There was even loose screws rattling around that came out from underneath the keybed when I tipped it😮
Brilliant presets and demo as always! By the way, I already have an Ob6 and I’m really hesitating between the TEO 5 or the Take 5. Also I have a Sub37 and a Matriarch… which one would fit the best (with the OB6) and not be « redondant » from your point of view?
Thanks! As you already have the OB-6, I'd say Take 5 as it would add some Prophet-vibes to your setup. But as you already have a lot of analog synths, my recommendation would be to rather add an FM synth or other digital synthesis method. That would add a much different color palette to your setup
Hard to tell. Both deliver great pads but if I had to choose, I'd likely go for the TEO-5 as it has more character in comparison. Peak is more of a jack-of-all-trades which is great but not particularly what I am aiming for in my setup. If you want to get modulation madness, Peak with its 4 envelopes and flexible 4 LFOs wins.
For pads that are really background ambience I'd go peak for the ability to utilize release times for tails instead of drowning everything in reverb. ....But for pads that have more character, I'd go for the Teo. You just have to be more mindful with the voice count, but it's doable. Two takes, panned stereo. I'm guessing it's a (chef's kiss) on the Teo.
I'm going to say... Get teo (but don't dismiss the 2nd hand take 5 bargains) and later get second hand peak. You basically need both. Standard answer but as a former ob6 and summit owner I think teo plus peak would leave you not wanting any new synths. For at least a month. 😂
With the annoying inclusion of the sawyer and jump bollocks on obies I'd like to add some logs to the "ffs cmon roland" debate by requesting a jp8 reissue with Talk Talk presets as designed by Ian Curnow himself. Bloody genius. Might get me a teo5. It's pretty. I don't care for tons of poly.
Has a similar hybrid sound of the Take 5 and Pro 3. All phenomenal synthesizers but I find them kind of same-y tonally. It sounds fantastic no doubt, but the OB-6 sounds more lively to my ears and less stiff (modern?). Thanks!
I think Sequential/Oberheim are very good at building upon their past in a very evolving way. Each generation builds on top of the previous so there’s a lot of carryover but then always something a bit new like through-zero FM here.
In my opinion (having had the other two also for a while) the filter makes a huge difference, here. I didn't dig the sound of the Take 5 completely and missed polyphony on the Pro 3 (both are great synths, though), but I really liked the TEO-5
The TEO-5 certainly delivers that classic, warm, and broad Oberheim sound but I found it to be overall a bit more modern/HiFi compared to the OB-6. I still like the OB-6 a bit better as it is overall more raw and untamed - or in lack of a better term, it sounds more "retro". But if the OB-6 hadn’t been in my studio yet, I likely would have chosen the TEO-5 instead due to the lower price, through-zero-FM, the fantastic overdrive, and, equally important for me, the way more flexible modulation matrix.
@@limbicbits thanks a lot for your answer...i want the Ob-6 for the kind of hypnotic techno of Troy and Lucas Marchal,iuse to watch the tutorials of Lucas ,modular synth,tips and gear that he use for hypnotic/raw techno..i really love this genere..Thanks
It can be very present but I find it to fit easier in a mix than an OB-6 (not to mention most Moog synths which for me always are a challenge when it comes to mixing)
@@tylergates4075 I agree that the TEO-5 core sound is good, but isn't as good as the OB-6, to my ears. However, if you were only going to have one hardware synth, the TEO-5 would better fit the bill than the OB-6. With more than one synth available.... Simply a matter of priorities (and budget). I think the TEO-5 sounds better than the Moog Muse.
@@tendingtropic7778 Really! That's a shame. Thomann says it would be available in a week (and that's the info a lot of other dealers have on their site, too). My last info was load-in is expected for September, 2nd.
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My 2 Cents: Oberheim TEO-5
Being a huge fan of the Oberheim sound, especially the SEM filter, I was quite curious to check out the TEO-5. And I wasn’t disappointed. The TEO-5 certainly delivers that classic, warm, and broad Oberheim sound but overall a bit more modern/HiFi compared to the OB-6. I still like the OB-6 a bit better, but if it hadn’t been in my studio yet, I likely would have chosen the TEO-5 instead due to the lower price and, equally important for me, the way more flexible modulation matrix.
Speaking of which, the mod matrix is well thought-out, easily accessible, and offers lots of modulation sources and targets. You can even use delay time, which is great for Karplus-Strong experiments. The filter and oscillators sound lovely and, in combination with the envelopes, deliver that classy Oberheim vibe. With FM and two different ways to oversaturate the signal (analog and digital), you also enter aggressive terrains that aren’t possible with the OB-6 (and even less with the OB-X8).
Maybe some of you are deciding between getting a TEO-5 or the UB-Xa. The UB-Xa is not bad at all, especially if voice count or bitimbrality is an important factor for you. But when it comes to that untamed Oberheim sound, in my opinion, the TEO-5 wipes the floor with Behringer’s iteration. However, to be fair, both follow slightly different Oberheim sound approaches, and the UB-Xa is not trying to replicate the SEM-based Oberheims.
TL;DR: The TEO-5 is a fantastic synth with a flexible sound that certainly carries the Oberheim heritage within. In that price range, it may be one of the best poly analogs currently available.
▶ Oberheim TEO-5 Cranium Sound Pack: limbicbits.com/oberheim-teo-5-presets-cranium-sound-pack/
▶ Purchase Link Oberheim TEO-5* (EU / Thomann): www.thomann.de/intl/oberheim_teo_5.htm?offid=1&affid=397
▶ Purchase Link Oberheim TEO-5* (USA / Sweetwater)
sweetwater.sjv.io/baxOZM
It's worth noting that a 2nd hand ob6 desktop prices are nearly equivalent to the TEO5
that said I too prefer more modulation having previously owned an obie desktop.
Cmon sequential there are many of us who'd love such a synth as a desktop - same as take 5.
also lets not forget the form factor. I'm buying this to replace my arturia midi keyboard on my desk!
@@tendingtropic7778 aye but some of us have no need of a keybed (I use my nord stage as my main keybed).
They should make a TAKETEO 10 desktop 😈
Remember the upcoming UB-X... Behringer's recreation of the OB-X, with its same grey look (like the OB-X8), and based on the SEM filter...
@@kaiwetronic It's actually not based on the SEM filter the SEM and TEO-5 use. And the UB-Xa sounds quite different compared with the TEO-5 which I like a lot better. But that's a matter of taste, after all.
Wow outstanding sound presets. I hope Oberheim will bring a desktop version of this.
You nailed it w the "NO "T. Sawyer" or "Jump". A breath of fresh air to hear this type of synth using more modern sounds! Excellent work creating these!
The TEO-5 is an absolute BEAST! It hits way out of it's price range! I'm blown away by mine! The quality is amazing too. The knobs and buttons / keys all feel super high end. The sounds are amazing! Looks like I'll be getting another one of these sound packs
agreed - fantastic synth with a lot of tricks
Wow, easily one of the best sounding demos Ive heard so far! Amazing!
I appreciate the neuroanatomical references, as a psychiatrist that makes electronic music, they are perfect!
Definitely want one. I’m about to get a dedicated room aka home studio soon when I move to a new house and I would definitely want to have this there.
@DorisDay-lw4xs hehe will probably never leave if I have this one in there 😁
I am obsessed with these sounds!
Parietal lobe is just stunning. 12 mins in
Awesome sounding synth! I recently acquired a second hand OB-X8 and it’s amazing. But if there ends up being a 8 to 10 voice TEO, the OB-X8 might get sold!
8 voice TEO in a desktop version would be my favorite solution.
It sounds good TE05 over UBX-A for me
way better than the UB-Xa in my opinion.
You had me at no Sawyer or jump. I can’t stress enough how much of a relief that is😂 Great vid love it can’t wait to get mine.
😂
That first Arp!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍
It's crazy the percentage of patches you make that I like. You've got a voice dude. You did an OB6 video a little bit back, so I've got an honest question; which did you prefer after putting them through their paces? Ostensibly they have the same filter, but the TEO5 seems to have a much different character from what I've heard so far.
The TEO-5 certainly delivers that classic, warm, and broad Oberheim sound but I found it to be overall a bit more modern/HiFi compared to the OB-6. I still like the OB-6 a bit better as it is overall more raw and untamed - or in lack of a better term, it sounds more "retro".
But if the OB-6 hadn’t been in my studio yet, I likely would have chosen the TEO-5 instead due to the lower price, through-zero-FM, the fantastic overdrive, and, equally important for me, the way more flexible modulation matrix.
Could the hifi sound you mention be due to the lack of an analogue vca? Isn’t it a digital amp inside both this and the take 5?
@@BagMan123 To be honest, I don’t know, and I don’t want to spam the internet with my uneducated guesses (which happens way too often in my case, anyhow ;)).
However, generally speaking, I wouldn’t judge digital components for a certain behavior too quickly. Calibration and settings of analog components can also have a huge impact on the overall sound character.
Plus, I’ve heard too many great-sounding digital synths and/or digital components and too many not-so-great analog synths to make such a general statement.
@@limbicbits thanks for the response it’s much appreciated, and I was in no way knocking the fact it may not have a vca instead a digital amp also I didn’t think i was making any type of statement I thought I was posing the question if you thought perhaps that may be why your getting a super high fidelity sound from it, your guess is as good as mine
It certainly doesn’t seem a bad piece of kit especially at that price point thankfully I have two sem style filters in modular the studio electronics one is 👌
Again thanks for the interaction and please excuse me if I came across all mr know it all as that couldn’t b further from the truth I know nothing and my ignorance is bliss BLISS I tell thee
Edited to say damn I come across as harsh in comments fml 🤦
@@BagMan123I didn't perceive it that way at all, so no worries. I always appreciate an open discussion because we can only become smarter by listening. I just don't feel I'm in a position to make a confident statement, as I am not an engineer and prefer to leave that to those who really know the subject. :)
And yes, TEO-5 is a great-sounding synth, doesn't matter the components. As a musician / sound designer that's what matters to me the most.
Really fantastic demo here.
Oh yes. This is going to be the next synth I buy. I will have to wait though. Though it's quite affordable (For an Oberheim), it's still a lot for me now. But I will save for it. It's worth it.
Hop on a 48 month no interest card from musicians friend 😎
Excellent demo of an amazing synth, thanks!
sounds good, really good. can't wait to try it in a shop.
Great demo, thanks so much for sharing
Great video, man! You really made it shine ✨. Quick question for you, I just got mine and noticed it’s quite a bit quieter than my other synths even with the master volume maxed. Have you noticed this as well? Maybe I just got a defective one. I’m also getting a lot of mistriggering/double triggering. Think I need to exchange it for another one. Anyway, thanks for the great video!
Regarding the volume - I haven't noticed any differences to other synths. And the double triggering seems like an issue to me, tbh. The keyboard is quite good and I would have notices that.
@@limbicbits Awesome! Great to know and thanks for your reply. The box showed up is rough shape so I’m assuming the UPS driver was tossing it around. There was even loose screws rattling around that came out from underneath the keybed when I tipped it😮
Brilliant presets and demo as always! By the way, I already have an Ob6 and I’m really hesitating between the TEO 5 or the Take 5. Also I have a Sub37 and a Matriarch… which one would fit the best (with the OB6) and not be « redondant » from your point of view?
Thanks! As you already have the OB-6, I'd say Take 5 as it would add some Prophet-vibes to your setup. But as you already have a lot of analog synths, my recommendation would be to rather add an FM synth or other digital synthesis method. That would add a much different color palette to your setup
Cool presets and preset names!
I preordered mine in June from Sweetwater and still haven’t gotten it 😢 the anticipation is killing me
Sounds awesome..... 🥰
This synth sounds like a dream. For pads: TEO-5 vs Peak? Thoughts?
Hard to tell. Both deliver great pads but if I had to choose, I'd likely go for the TEO-5 as it has more character in comparison. Peak is more of a jack-of-all-trades which is great but not particularly what I am aiming for in my setup.
If you want to get modulation madness, Peak with its 4 envelopes and flexible 4 LFOs wins.
For pads that are really background ambience I'd go peak for the ability to utilize release times for tails instead of drowning everything in reverb. ....But for pads that have more character, I'd go for the Teo. You just have to be more mindful with the voice count, but it's doable. Two takes, panned stereo. I'm guessing it's a (chef's kiss) on the Teo.
I'm going to say... Get teo (but don't dismiss the 2nd hand take 5 bargains) and later get second hand peak.
You basically need both.
Standard answer but as a former ob6 and summit owner I think teo plus peak would leave you not wanting any new synths.
For at least a month.
😂
Some great dub techno sounds!
With the annoying inclusion of the sawyer and jump bollocks on obies I'd like to add some logs to the "ffs cmon roland" debate by requesting a jp8 reissue with Talk Talk presets as designed by Ian Curnow himself. Bloody genius.
Might get me a teo5. It's pretty. I don't care for tons of poly.
why is OB stuff so nice sounding?
Has a similar hybrid sound of the Take 5 and Pro 3. All phenomenal synthesizers but I find them kind of same-y tonally. It sounds fantastic no doubt, but the OB-6 sounds more lively to my ears and less stiff (modern?). Thanks!
I think Sequential/Oberheim are very good at building upon their past in a very evolving way. Each generation builds on top of the previous so there’s a lot of carryover but then always something a bit new like through-zero FM here.
In my opinion (having had the other two also for a while) the filter makes a huge difference, here. I didn't dig the sound of the Take 5 completely and missed polyphony on the Pro 3 (both are great synths, though), but I really liked the TEO-5
Nice video!!! Wich diferences has this ObTeo with Ob-06? Thanks
The TEO-5 certainly delivers that classic, warm, and broad Oberheim sound but I found it to be overall a bit more modern/HiFi compared to the OB-6. I still like the OB-6 a bit better as it is overall more raw and untamed - or in lack of a better term, it sounds more "retro".
But if the OB-6 hadn’t been in my studio yet, I likely would have chosen the TEO-5 instead due to the lower price, through-zero-FM, the fantastic overdrive, and, equally important for me, the way more flexible modulation matrix.
@@limbicbits thanks a lot for your answer...i want the Ob-6 for the kind of hypnotic techno of Troy and Lucas Marchal,iuse to watch the tutorials of Lucas ,modular synth,tips and gear that he use for hypnotic/raw techno..i really love this genere..Thanks
i think your TEO must pass a cranial nerve test.
Why exactly do they put those lines across the control surface? It makes it harder to read.
maybe it's also due to the color grading - in real life, you can read the letters pretty easily
They are putting the blue lines on the synth as a reference to the original OBXA from the 1980s.
When will you be releasing these patches?
Most likely this week or next week.
Online now :): limbicbits.com/oberheim-teo-5-presets-cranium-sound-pack/
How's it in a mix with other synths? Sounds to me like it would want to alwayd be lead
It can be very present but I find it to fit easier in a mix than an OB-6 (not to mention most Moog synths which for me always are a challenge when it comes to mixing)
Still prefer the sound of the OB-6 by far. Modulation doesn't do much for me in and of itself.
You sure about that??
@@tylergates4075 I agree that the TEO-5 core sound is good, but isn't as good as the OB-6, to my ears. However, if you were only going to have one hardware synth, the TEO-5 would better fit the bill than the OB-6. With more than one synth available....
Simply a matter of priorities (and budget).
I think the TEO-5 sounds better than the Moog Muse.
I just think it's funny you're using brain anatomy for the preset names. I'm a neuroradiologist so it's amusing.
wow! can we buy these presets somewhere?
Pack is going to be released very soon. I still have to put together the documentation.
@@limbicbits cool!
@@tendingtropic7778 online now: limbicbits.com/oberheim-teo-5-presets-cranium-sound-pack/ ;)
@@limbicbits thanks. unfortunately the teo-5 production / delivery for europe seems to be delayed a few months
@@tendingtropic7778 Really! That's a shame. Thomann says it would be available in a week (and that's the info a lot of other dealers have on their site, too). My last info was load-in is expected for September, 2nd.
Здравствуйте! Для Korg Wavestate подойдут эти паки?
No
me thinks me needs
I am looking at this synth for Jump specifically.
If you want to cater to the talentless, man bun, electric cars driving men.....fine.
😂
OB Teo-5 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤