We have the TEO-5 Setup on the RS demo floor and the OB-X8 and OB6 + 16 other synths to try......
TEO-5
- 5-voice, 2x VCOs with saw, square/pulse, triangle, and noise
- Oscillator hard sync and X-Mod with through-zero FM
- Simultaneously selectable wave shapes plus sub oscillator
- Discrete SEM-lineage VCF delivers authentic Oberheim tone and presence
- Filter State knob morphs from low-pass to high-pass through notch, with selectable band-pass mode
- Poly and Mono LFOs with 5 wave shapes and tempo sync
- Meticulously modeled envelope responses based on OB-8
- Modulation matrix with 19 slots x 19 sources x 64 destinations in a flexible design where almost any mod route is possible, including audio rate sources and destinations.
- Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-5 voices
- Polyphonic portamento
- Vintage knob recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations in component behavior
- Full-featured arpeggiator
- Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps
- One dedicated reverb effect 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
Mod Matrix
TEO-5 MOD MATRIX- a modulation matrix with 19 slots x 19 sources x 64 destinations in a flexible design where almost any mod route is possible, including audio rate sources and destinations.
Hardware
- 256 factory programs in classic and modern styles, with storage space for 256 more custom user programs
- Direct program access, including single-button access to the current set of 16 programs
- The premium 3.5 octave FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsiveness
- Velocity sensitivity adds expressiveness to volume and filter
- Channel Aftertouch adds real-time performance-based modulation
- Modulation wheel and spring-loaded pitch wheel with selectable range per program (1 to 12 semitones up and down)
- Hold switch latches held notes on
- Manual switch: when on, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear
- Transpose controls for +/- 2 octaves range
- Integral, fanless, heatsink-free power supply
- High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features
- Weight: 17 lbs. Dimensions: 25” L x 12.75” W x 4.4” H
Ins & Outs
- Right, Left and Headphone outputs
- Footswitch sustain and expression pedal inputs
- 5-pin DIN MIDI In, Out, Thru
- USB MIDI
Unleash the dual digital effects, letting chorus, delay, and reverb paint your sonic canvas. And for a taste of true Oberheim alchemy, dial in emulations of Tom’s legendary Phase Shifter and Ring Modulator, conjuring swirling textures and metallic resonances straight from the golden age of synthesis.
Arpeggiator & Sequencer
TEO-5 is a sonic playground. Its 64-step polyphonic sequencer sparks infinite melodic possibilities, while the multimode arpeggiator keeps your rhythms pulsing and pounding. Or play it live with the premium Fatar keybed, every note awash with responsive joy. From soaring leads to cascading chords and thunderous basses, TEO-5 will elevate every aspect of your musical performance.
Sound Editor 
Unlock the full potential of your Oberheim TEO-5 with TEO-5 SoundEditor! This standalone program and plugin from SoundTower is a full-featured Editor/Librarian that greatly enhances the TEO-5 sound editing experience. With every parameter displayed in a logical, easy-to-use graphical interface, you can create, edit, organize and store TEO-5 Programs on your computer with ease.