TEO 5 vs. Take 5: which synth should you buy?

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @carsonday8190
    @carsonday8190 17 часов назад +25

    Sequential employee here, the reverb is exactly the same on the Take 5 and Teo 5. The main difference in tonality is due to the added top end on the Teo 5 from the 2 pole filter.

    • @kornnelius60
      @kornnelius60 16 часов назад +1

      In your opinion, if you could only own one, which one would you pick?

    • @BigHairyCrank
      @BigHairyCrank 16 часов назад +1

      @@kornnelius60 both - he has an employee discount.

    • @symbiat0
      @symbiat0 16 часов назад

      @@carsonday8190 I thought the TEO-5 FX also has some vintage Oberheim pedal models too right ?

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  16 часов назад

      You are the best! Thank you for replying! Pinning your comment.

  • @TheUsualPage
    @TheUsualPage 13 часов назад +2

    I'm lucky enough to own both. Admittedly there is a big overlap between the two, but I just can't part with either of them because the subtle differences are everything. Glad you pointed that out in the video. Just two phenomenally capable, gorgeous synths!

  • @Nunchuckstraberry
    @Nunchuckstraberry День назад +3

    The creation and design of both of these machines is a real gift! I do prefer the Take-5 because its filter is derived from the P-5 rev1/2 (ssi-2144). That filter has a distinctive melancholic quality that’s super hard to describe but I can say that this filters resonance saturated any input beautifully.I like the envelope curve a tad bit better on the take-5. One thing I prefer on the teos design is the fixed multiwave oscs. The most rational way to evaluate these instruments is that the Teo-5 is a mini 5 voice ob-x with a state variable filter and ob-8 envelopes. The take 5 is a mini p-5 and I think it sits in the mix a little better. Both are great and if anyone can afford both, please buy them.

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  10 часов назад

      Well said!! Its such a great filter, one of the classics. They really are like mini versions of the classics

  • @frankdelamora
    @frankdelamora День назад +9

    So buying the TEO because your videos. Had ob6 and was great but there is something about the TEO that just hits different to me. Just such a beautiful synth. Thank you for your great videos.

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад +2

      @@frankdelamora very happy to hear they helped you! I love all the OBs, can’t go wrong with any of them!

    • @Dan_Delix
      @Dan_Delix 13 часов назад +1

      Yeah? I actually just got an OB-6 and was considering the TEO 5 for a while but ended up going with the OB-6 instead after watching his comparison video. What makes you like the TEO better? I’m considering the Take 5 since I already have the OB-6.

  • @symbiat0
    @symbiat0 День назад +11

    I had the Take 5 on my list but then the TEO was announced. Glad I waited. To my ear, Oberheims are the most musical instruments.

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад

      @@symbiat0 right on ! How do you like the TEO now? Happy ?

    • @symbiat0
      @symbiat0 День назад +3

      @ It definitely has the Oberheim DNA 😏 God bless Tom for continuing to give us beautiful instruments.

    • @mjr1955
      @mjr1955 20 часов назад

      Do you think it compares to the Cobalt 8 in sound?

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  16 часов назад +1

      @@mjr1955 I prefer the TEO-5 sound to the Cobalt/Argon for analog sounds. Filter is miles better. BUT I still kept my Argon, because if you like complex sound design and wavetables, the Modal stuff goes way deeper than the Take/TEO. Argon is a slept on synth!

    • @pooshNchums
      @pooshNchums 15 часов назад +1

      @@MilesAwayOfficialhaha yessss I just got an argon8x! Phenomenal value. Build quality and keybed are top tier. Just scratching the surface of what you can do with the oscillators. Gotta upgrade to v3.2 firmware for sure.

  • @Jason_Drums_
    @Jason_Drums_ 7 часов назад

    Awesome Demo 👌 I have to say both sound Fantastic 💯 very close in sound quality and I really enjoyed the final outro playing mixing these both together👍you create amazing patches 🎶 🤩 🙌

  • @Shred_The_Weapon
    @Shred_The_Weapon 10 часов назад

    Thank you for this comparison demo, Miles. I became aware of the Take 5 in 2023, the year after we lost Dave Smith. That was a year when I was purposely attempting to avoid buying any new music making equipment, thinking I could overcome gear acquisition syndrome. Although, as I have put in previous comments, I already have purchased another synthesizer in 2024, a Hydrasynth Explorer, and don’t need another, any temptation I had felt for the Take 5 was extinguished when the TEP-5 was unveiled. Dating back to when I was 20 and my synthesizer mania began, only one Sequential model has really spoken to me, the Prophet T8 (which is a no-go).
    Since I don’t recall if I have already tried bouncing my original music off of you, here are a couple of links to original works of mine from the end of the summer. Even though I have tried including dance and retro disco aspects in my work, I try to steer clear of a lot of the EDM-type stuff that’s prevailed in Pop music for the last 25 years or more. (If I’ve already spring these on you, pardon me.)
    ruclips.net/video/YoY0W5m-XPc/видео.htmlsi=uk-yY7PN1FPdzBrT
    ruclips.net/video/_4ZOx3WOHiY/видео.htmlsi=kR01sewsqIMUFpIE

  • @Timecop1983
    @Timecop1983 День назад +14

    After seeing this video i want both... 😅

    • @neuronist
      @neuronist День назад

      indeed haha

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад +1

      A danger that comes from watching this channel 😅

    • @mjr1955
      @mjr1955 20 часов назад

      Oh yes please!

  • @lukeherren5171
    @lukeherren5171 20 часов назад +1

    Love this rundown. Thanks for the video!

  • @dankeplace
    @dankeplace День назад +3

    Both, they're both different and complement each other. I have the T5 and I love it for drones, it's a good little synth that is easy to coax good bread and butter sounds, the TEO 5 on the other hand is more complex with the pan spread and gives some nice space between notes, that SEM filter is great too.

  • @Slowlyburnedelectronics
    @Slowlyburnedelectronics День назад +4

    I was about to purchase a Teo5 , but I stumble upon a second hand OB6 for 500 more, so I went with the OB6. It would be my only keyboard due to space restrictions so I thought that should be a special one.

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад +2

      Amazing choice. Did you see my Ob comparison? Ob-6 has the most unique sound of the 3!

  • @ffz8262
    @ffz8262 День назад +1

    Thanks for showing the brightness increase with the resonance on the Take 5. I was looking for that in so many videos...I remember I had to do that in order to match a Prophet 6 to a vintage Prophet 5.

  • @pitcapasso
    @pitcapasso 21 час назад +3

    I own a DSI PRO-2, an OB-6, a PROPHET-10 and now I am waiting for the TAKE-5 to finally arrive! 🕹️

    • @BigHairyCrank
      @BigHairyCrank 16 часов назад +1

      no OBX8, cheapskate?

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  16 часов назад +1

      Killer line up! Quick - which one would you keep if you could only pick one and why?

    • @pitcapasso
      @pitcapasso 11 часов назад

      @@MilesAwayOfficial Oh man, that's a real tough one! I'm not sure, but even though I haven't gotten it yet and tried it out, I think the Take-5 might just take the cake. It seems like the perfect blend of all four machines. But you know how each one has its own unique vibe, strengths, and weaknesses that make them special! I guess I use the PRO-2 the least since I have other monos I prefer over the DSI. But I'd have a hard time parting with it because I'm pretty attached, and it's got so much potential. You've put me on the spot with this one! Can I just keep them all? 😅

    • @pitcapasso
      @pitcapasso 11 часов назад

      @@BigHairyCrank That comment made me chuckle! To be honest, I'm quite satisfied with the OB-6. I don't think I'd exchange it for TOM's top-of-the-line model. I believe the two machines are comparable, perhaps the OB-X8 caters more to purists. I personally prefer the OB-6 for its OBERHEIM sound and its aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the historical collaboration between two renowned engineers holds significant value for me. 😌

    • @pitcapasso
      @pitcapasso 10 часов назад

      @@MilesAwayOfficial Between the OB-6 and the TEO-5, which one do you prefer? I think you have a stronger preference for the OB-6. I think if I hadn't bought the OB-6, I probably would have considered the TEO-5, but since I own the other model, I don't think it's worth switching, even though the new TEO machine is very nice. Do you agree?

  • @loweroctaves
    @loweroctaves День назад

    Always great stuff 🔊✨These are two synths that will never leave my studio ever.

  • @Gerald_Daniel
    @Gerald_Daniel День назад +3

    Even as a strong OB 2pole supporter, it wasn't that easy for me to hear a clear winner this time. However, since I love modulation matrices & FM, I'd certainly move towards TEO-5.. Ocassionally a high quality 4-pole VCF sometimes is indeed the "better" choice at least for certain types of sounds, what of course in no way scratches the majesty of the SEM VCF I'd certainly decide for if I had to.

  • @mjr1955
    @mjr1955 20 часов назад

    WOW - what a lovely sound. I have heard a Jupiter 8, Yam SY77 and they do create a similar deep sound IMO. I haven't seen these synths in action before so thanks for the video.

  • @YukiTheSynthDragon
    @YukiTheSynthDragon День назад +6

    Thanks for the shoutout !

  • @nicolasbernard7687
    @nicolasbernard7687 День назад +3

    Most anticipated video from your channel

  • @sequencist
    @sequencist День назад +1

    Both sounds very good. But I like more the Oberheim. I had a an OB-6 which is the best sounding I heard but due to too many hardware defects I returned it and then Teo-5 appeared being less pricey. Still OB-6 has that raw imperfect delightful sound, comparing with the Teo-5

  • @ArtyPartyMusic
    @ArtyPartyMusic День назад +1

    I am lucky to have both instruments. But I bought the Take 5 almost 2 years ago and the TEO 5 just 1 month ago, and the feeling is fresher. That's why I don't get bored at all with the Oberheim, even though I've already spent a lot of time with my Take 5. Almost identical sounds can be achieved on both instruments, although some parameters must be processed “by ear”, because the response of the filters and envelopes is different. On the other hand, TEO 5 has more functionality with the X-Mod and Variable State, that’s why you can make more complex and interesting sounds on it. The reverb also seemed different to me compared to the Take 5.

    • @LAZ-org
      @LAZ-org 21 час назад

      I read the reverb is Oberheim's own algorithm so not surprised they sound different. I still prefer external FX... but it's nice to have.

  • @ArtyPartyMusic
    @ArtyPartyMusic День назад

    When I have compared the Take 5 and Teo 5 face to face, there wasa big difference in the sound when synchronizing the same WAVEFORMS of the same OCTAVE. While the Teo 5 puts them together creating a more powerful sound like a Moog, in the Take 5 a kind of frequency cancellation occurs. And the pitch goes up an octave (at least that's how it feels). I haven't found this comparison in the video. Thank you.

  • @LetsCookWithNadia
    @LetsCookWithNadia 19 часов назад

    Wow Amazing sounds, i love it ❤❤

  • @indigosnow_
    @indigosnow_ День назад +1

    Perfect timing! Hyped!

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад

      @@indigosnow_ let me know which one your ears go for!!

  • @klstay
    @klstay 23 часа назад +1

    Well done; both are great designs. However, once we get more extensive sound explorations Dreadbox Artemis workflow/features match better what I want IF it the sound is there.

  • @googlingthevoid
    @googlingthevoid День назад +1

    I got a Take 5 thinking it would be a modern replacement for the Prophet-5/6, but it really has its own vibe. I didn’t really care for it too much as the P5/6 both sounded more open and lively to me. Take 5 almost has this vacuum sealed compression sound to it. Ended up selling it and I honestly prefer the P6 over the 5/10. It has a unique quality to it.
    I’m not hearing the same thing with the TEO-5. It sounds a bit more constrained than the OB-X8, but it could be the FX DAC that I’m hearing.
    Anyway, if I had to pick between these two it would be the TEO-5. I never settled into the Take 5, and I’m a sucker for a SEM filter.

  • @fattyboombatty7736
    @fattyboombatty7736 21 час назад +1

    We have a Take 5 and I know they are all sold by the same people, but having had it for a bit I think I prefer the Novation Summit as a workhorse as it sounds more modern and I really, really like the UDO Super 6 - it is sexy gorgeous. We'll keep my Take 5 for now unless we swap it for a good mono like a sub 37. I think it depends on what your ballpark is....

  • @jjrusy7438
    @jjrusy7438 День назад +2

    the 1st part of the video sells me the teo5, but the patch selection demo sells me the take5. those take5 patches sound super. the teo5 ones by comparison sound a bit unimpressive. but here again, this is solo and not in a mix. my favorite solo piano is still yamaha motif #1, but in a mix, i go with korg pianos because they are eq'd brighter as a rule or something that sits them better. so i get it.

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад +1

      Great comment, that’s what I was trying to explain. The brighter core tone of some instruments makes them inherently pop out of the mix more! Take 5 is lovely for big warm keys and pads though

    • @LAZ-org
      @LAZ-org 21 час назад

      I agree. The majority of the patches that came w the TEO were uninspiring. I'd probably keep 6 of them. So weird. Because I've heard so many awesome patches done by individuals like MilesAway. With the mod matrix the TEO is made for exploring rather than depending on the patches.

  • @andivax
    @andivax День назад

    Great vid, as always! I am for TEO-5 💛💙

  • @MilesAwayOfficial
    @MilesAwayOfficial  20 часов назад +2

    TAKE 5 Custom Patches Coming Very Soon! TEO-5 Patches Available Now!
    shop.milesawayofficial.com/collections/all?sort_by=created-descending

  • @onathanj
    @onathanj День назад +2

    Both sounding like top 5 synths ever. But still, Teo 5 has a more pleasant sound to me, and a wider softspot (actually all over the spektrum).

  • @tombasports
    @tombasports 22 часа назад +2

    If they made a take 5 module I’d get one just got the teo 5 and it’s just amazing tonplay and work with

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  15 часов назад +1

      Modules would be sweet! I'd swap for a module instantly, space is so limited

    • @tombasports
      @tombasports 45 минут назад

      @@MilesAwayOfficial space is an issue I constantly had to go to Amazon to find component to extend my desk 🤣

  • @ZozillaThaGreat
    @ZozillaThaGreat День назад +1

    Exellent as usual , the big mistakes people makes when doing reviews is trying to match witch is something we never do when producing (usually) , the fact that you higlighted the "where the synth gonna drive you" aspect is essential and in this case very educationnal , at least for beginners and intermediate !!!
    Miles , how do you find enveloppes , oon the take 5 this is what disturbed me , at least , in your video , the teo seems smoother in setting (big sweet spot ?) and maybe even on the env side ?
    The damping remarks is spot on and makes me crazy even on soft synths (gforce and arturia if i recall well has the same Bs lol)
    Seq should def release those in desktop format , i would go teo 5 + take 65 or vice versa lol , don't lugth but after all my invetigations , i dropped the the prophet 12 desktop purchase option and leaning to the Waldsorf core witch is in sale right now , it has all filters .... and polaning on smapling basic wavesfrom form all classics to see if we can get close , by the way you should ask Waldorf for a unit and make patches !!

  • @EnervatedSociety
    @EnervatedSociety День назад +4

    This one is super easy for me. TEO-5.

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад +3

      @@EnervatedSociety my pick too! But take 5 really surprised me with its quality

  • @nazarartykula401
    @nazarartykula401 День назад +3

    Take 5 sounds like modern sci-fi
    Teo-5 sounds like 80s sci-fi

  • @dowdbailey4113
    @dowdbailey4113 12 часов назад

    Good demo.
    I guess i was wrong. The TEO is brighter. From hearing this demo I think I made the right choice with the Take5.

  • @neuronist
    @neuronist День назад +2

    lets just say that all sequential/oberheim synths are great 😅

  • @danielb410
    @danielb410 21 час назад

    While the teo is great for bright strings and such I love the teo when I bring the cutoff wayy down and throw the lofi effect on it and get some amazing warbly lofi warm sounds

  • @LAZ-org
    @LAZ-org 21 час назад +1

    Do you like fuzzies (Take-5) or do you like buzzies (TEO-5)? Every time I play my TEO I want to do the Queen FLASH GORDON soundtrack... even tho I'm composing for modern darkwave. "Hawkmen! DIIIiiiiiiiiiiiive!" I find the Take5 is suited for someone looking for a more general 'all-in-one' synth. Meanwhile the TEO5 gets very specific very quickly w that SEM filter, but VERY GOOD at that limit.

  • @ThePCxbox
    @ThePCxbox 15 часов назад

    Im gonna be real to those gunning for a teo-5: Just save for a used ob-6 if you absolutely must have a SEM, after playing with both I gotta say the extras you get in the TEO arent worth the amount of quirkiness that comes with the unit. It genuinely feels sooo awkward to program sometimes. Dont let the matrix fool you. The routings are mostly the same, only difference being now theres a dedicated poly LFO (opposed to using oscillator 2) and if they had a cross mod section for noise. Also the dedicated reverb slot is super annoying because the FX in the unit are actually pretty solid.

  • @orestispetrakis
    @orestispetrakis 22 часа назад

    Would be very interesting to compare them with the bree6 as well!

  • @Sonikbytes
    @Sonikbytes 23 часа назад

    can you get the cool high resonant patches on TEO like you can get on OB-XA for example?

  • @pooshNchums
    @pooshNchums 15 часов назад

    T5 owner: I really like the 24db/octave filter because in unison mode I feel like it gets me a bit of the way to gritty Moog mono bass. Wdyt?

  • @infestedalien
    @infestedalien День назад +1

    You want both ❤

  • @Tripwelleverday
    @Tripwelleverday День назад

    I prefer the bass of the take 5 it’s a lil more hitting on the newer type synth sounds the teo has that classic synth style were as I want that gnar

  • @SlimCreep
    @SlimCreep День назад +2

    i got both 😁

  • @synthury1858
    @synthury1858 День назад

    As an owner of the Take 5 and the OB-6 Desktop, was wondering if the TEO5 would bring much overlap over the duo or would it extend it ?

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад +1

      @@synthury1858 I did a comparison to the Ob-6 last month! It’s probably a fair amount of overlap with your set up, unless you love cross mod/fm sounds, which the TEO does much better than either of those synths

  • @EnjoyRC
    @EnjoyRC 22 часа назад +1

    What stand are you using to hold them both on top of your Rhodes?

  • @aashiq.a4678
    @aashiq.a4678 День назад

    is there gonna be custom presets made for the take 5? can't Wait!!!!!

  • @jaderington
    @jaderington День назад

    I bought a Subsequent 37 to go with my Take 5. I find the Summit covers all the polyphonic stuff or the Hydrasynth. No Oberhiem for me I guess 🤷

  • @bitbotrecords
    @bitbotrecords 19 часов назад

    Ffwaaarr mega sounds ❤ TEO 5 for me pls

  • @martincarbow5491
    @martincarbow5491 День назад

    Another great review, Devin - I dig it. A special thanks for playing those two brothers together side by side!
    Now, I have been in love with the Oberheim sound since my early teens when I've been listening to the beautiful synth work of Lyle Mays on that iconic Pat Metheny album, American Garage.
    ruclips.net/video/Xll2rR8mDiY/видео.html
    And then, there is the pinstripes. So I will inevitably gravitate towards the TEO…
    Most probably also because I'm so happy with my Prophet 10 and that SEM would be amazing company, IMHO!
    ___
    A small thing I can't help noticing, being a choir director:
    When you compare 2 instruments, the one that's tuned a little higher will always sound a little better. Just listen to the one note comparison @ 2:50 with this in mind - the TEO sounds darker and a little dull and meh because it's tuned lower…
    Classical orchestras have been using this phenomenon for ages, concert pitch is constantly rising because they always tune a little sharp to sound fresh and bright.
    Bottom line: in a comparison like this, make sure to tune both instruments to exactly the same pitch.

  • @levraichris3321
    @levraichris3321 День назад +1

    Can you try to delete user preset 101 on the take 5 pls ?

    • @levraichris3321
      @levraichris3321 16 часов назад

      That's not my fault Jay, he should have checked

  • @jwalkermed
    @jwalkermed День назад

    I say both.

    • @MilesAwayOfficial
      @MilesAwayOfficial  День назад

      I’m in support of this!

    • @jwalkermed
      @jwalkermed 23 часа назад

      @@MilesAwayOfficial but I do have both and they are both great but different like you mention. Curious if you have an itch to get your hands on a polybrute. Seem like it's made for you with it's lush pads and extensive modulation.

  • @RoyChartier
    @RoyChartier День назад

    Why not both?

  • @MyNameJeff..
    @MyNameJeff.. День назад

    How it feels to play Take 5 gum

  • @BigHairyCrank
    @BigHairyCrank 21 час назад +1

    Duh, get the TEO. It has blue-stripes. My pianos are red, my organ is brown, and all my synths are black with optional blue-stripes. No clown-car colors like the Moog Matriarch. Remember, it's better to look good than play good.