Take 5 is Sequential's most compact, full-featured, full-throttle VCO/VCF-based polysynth ever. It's the perfect gateway to subtractive synthesis and the creative power of Sequential's best synths, whether you're new to analog synths or a space-conscious pro. And since it's portable, you can transport it from studio to stage without breaking a sweat or leaving any features or playability behind. Take 5 gives you genuine Sequential sound and quality at a price within your reach.
- Two analog VCOs per voice with continuously variable wave shapes (sine, sawtooth, variable-width pulse) per oscillator and square wave sub-octave generator (oscillator 1) per voice
- White noise generator
- Hard sync and front-panel FM (frequency modulation)
- Four-pole, resonant, low pass filter per voice based on Prophet 5 Rev 4 design and capable of self-oscillation
- Two 5-stage envelope generators (ADSR + delay) with variable routing (filter, amplifier, gate)
- Five LFO wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square and random (sample and hold)
- Envelopes and LFO freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations
- Dedicated overdrive effect and reverb effect with damping, pre-delay, decay and tone
- One multi-effect with stereo delay, BBD delay, tape delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, ring mod, vintage rotating speaker, distortion, high pass filter
- Vintage effect recreates the characteristics of vintage synthesizers by introducing micro-fluctuations in oscillators, filter and envelopes per voice
- Arpeggiator with up, down, up+down, random, assign modes and re-latching arpeggiation
- Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps with ties and rests
- Low-split mode creates two independent performance zones with different octave ranges
- Polyphonic glide (portamento)
- Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count from one to all five voices and key modes
- Factory switch: when off, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear
Fits anywhere you need it
With 44 full-size keys and a total width of just 26 inches, Take 5 fits easily into your studio or on a stage. Its nearly knob-per-function control panel gives you immediate access to all of its essential sound-shaping controls and its ingenious key-split feature gives you access to a wider playable range than other compact synths by letting you divide the 3.5-octave keyboard into two separate performance zones.
Powerful synthesis
The five voices of Take 5 get their distinctive sound from a combination of two analog VCOs and a sub-oscillator passing through a Prophet-5-lineage 4-pole analog filter. The result is classic Sequential: smooth, warm, punchy sound that sits perfectly in a mix and cuts through clearly on stage. For even more analog-style goodness, the VINTAGE knob adds voice-to-voice variation for genuine vintage character. Dual digital effects, a dedicated overdrive, continuously variable waveshaping and front-panel access to analog FM all ensure Take 5 can kick out modern tone just as easily as it does vintage.
Finishing touches
The Take 5 feature set is rounded out with two LFOs (1 global, 1 per-voice), two ADSR+delay envelopes, extensive modulation, a 64-step polyphonic sequencer and a multimode arpeggiator. The premium Fatar keybed makes it a pleasure to play, wherever you take it.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SEQ-TAKE5 |
| Vendor | Sequential |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| Analog Digital | Analog |
| Built In Speakers | No |
| Included From Manufacturer | Power cable |
| Keys Weighted | Semi-Weighted |
| Number of Keys | 44 |
| Key Size | Full Size Keys |
| Midi | In, Out, Thru, and USB |
| Mono Poly | Polyphonic |
| MPN | SEQ-3500 |
| Product Unique Features |
Front-panel FM (frequency modulation) 4-pole resonant analog low pass filter per voice based on Prophet 5 Rev 4 design VINTAGE knob recreates characteristics of vintage synthesizers by introducing micro-fluctuations in oscillators, filter and envelopes per voice Polyphonic glide/portamento Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count from 1 to all 5 voices |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Control Connections |
1/4" sustain/footswitch input 1/4" expression pedal input |
| Onboard Controllers |
Spring-loaded pitch bend wheel Mod wheel Hold switch for latching |
| Effects |
Dedicated reverb slot Dedicated overdrive slot Multi-effect slot including stereo delay, BBD delay, tape delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, ring mod, vintage rotating speaker, distortion, high pass filter |
| Audio Outputs |
Dual 1/4" stereo output 1/4" stereo headphone output |
| Key Action | Semi-weighted premium Fatar keybed with velocity and aftertouch |
| Oscillators per Voice | 2 plus Sub |
| Product Weight | 17 lb |
| Programs/Presets |
128 user patches 128 factory patches |
| Sequencer | Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps with ties and rests |
| USB Port (to Host) | MIDI;System Updates |
| Voices of Polyphony | 5 |
| Width | 26" |
| Depth | 12.75" |
| Height | 4.4" |
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