We say...
Your chance to own a genuine Oberheim at a previously unheard-of price point! A brilliant compact polysynth that combines classic analogue sounds, including the legendary SEM filter - with modern features and reliability.
Manufacturer's description
The Oberheim Legacy is Yours: Enter TEO-5
Thomas Elroy Oberheim. TEO. More than his initials, they mark the culmination of a synth pioneer's vision. TEO-5 is a modern instrument, crafted with classic analog soul, yet sleek and powerful for today's sonic journeys.
Welcome to the Oberheim Renaissance
TEO-5 captures the secrets of the OB-X, Four Voice and TVS, their legendary spirit distilled into a compact, affordable dream machine. It's what Tom, the maestro himself, always wanted to build: a timeless tone palette, unleashed and accessible.
Step Up to TEO-5
Take your music to the next level with genuine analog VCOs and VCFs. TEO's five inspiring voices sing with the warmth and power of pure triangle, sawtooth and pulse waves. But this isn't your grandfather's synth. Updated oscillators roar with analog through-zero FM, birthing textures never heard before. It’s organic and raw, ready to be sculpted with the legendary SEM filter, the heart of Oberheim that beats in countless hit songs over the last five decades.
Modern Mastery Meets Vintage Magic
Dive into TEO-5's spot-on OB-8 envelope emulations, among the multitudes of modulations shaping your sounds with pinpoint precision. Then, 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.
Creative and Inspiring
It's not just a synth, it's a playground. TEO-5's 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 bass, TEO-5 will elevate every aspect of your musical performance.
From studio to stage, TEO-5 is your sonic passport. A gateway to the Oberheim legacy and priced to unleash your own. Whether you're a seasoned pro seeking a compact powerhouse, or a new artist embarking on your analog adventure, TEO-5 beckons.
It's Tom Oberheim's dream, realized. It's your sonic legacy, waiting to be written.
Step up to TEO-5.
OSCILLATORS
- 5-Voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
- 2x VCOs and sub oscillator per voice
- Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator: triangle, saw, variable pulse
- Oscillator 1 syncs to Oscillator 2
- Dedicated front-panel X-Mod control for through-zero FM
- Switchable key tracking per oscillator
- White noise generator accessible in pre-filter mixer
STATE VARIABLE FILTER
- Classic SEM filter with selectable Band-Pass mode
- State knob continuously morphs from Low-Pass through Notch to High-Pass
- Bi-polar filter envelope amount
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
- Keyboard tracking
FILTER ENVELOPE
- Five-stage (DADSR) envelope generator
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
- Freely assignable modulation destinations
AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE
- Five-stage (DADSR) envelope generator
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
2 LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS
- Five wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
- LFO tempo sync
- Initial amount setting
- Freely assignable modulation destinations
VINTAGE KNOB
- Recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations in component behavior
AFTERTOUCH
- Channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount
- Freely assignable modulation destinations
CLOCK
- Master clock with tap tempo
- BPM control and display
- MIDI clock sync
ARPEGGIATOR
- Selectable note value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note
- One, two, or three octave range
- Up, down, up/down, random, and assign modes
SEQUENCER
- Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps, including ties and rests
EFFECTS
- One dedicated reverb 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
- Dedicated Overdrive effect
PERFORMANCE CONTROLS
- Full-sized, semi-weighted, 3.5-octave premium Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
- Spring-loaded pitch wheel with independently adjustable upper and lower pitch wheel range selectable per program
- Low-split mode creates two independent performance zones with different octave ranges
- Hold switch latches held notes on
- Polyphonic portamento (glide)
- Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to all five voices, and key modes to control voice triggering priority
- Manual switch: when on, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear
PATCH MEMORY
- 256 user and 256 factory programs in 32 banks of 16 programs each
- Direct program access, including single-button access to the current set of 16 programs
IN/OUT
- Left and right audio outputs (2 x 1/4” phone jack)
- Headphone output (stereo, 1/4” phone jack)
- MIDI in, out, and thru ports
- USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
- Volume expression pedal input
- Sustain footswitch input
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
Your chance to own a genuine Oberheim at a previously unheard-of price point! A brilliant compact polysynth that combines classic analogue sounds, including the legendary SEM filter - with modern features and reliability.
Manufacturer's description
The Oberheim Legacy is Yours: Enter TEO-5
Thomas Elroy Oberheim. TEO. More than his initials, they mark the culmination of a synth pioneer's vision. TEO-5 is a modern instrument, crafted with classic analog soul, yet sleek and powerful for today's sonic journeys.
Welcome to the Oberheim Renaissance
TEO-5 captures the secrets of the OB-X, Four Voice and TVS, their legendary spirit distilled into a compact, affordable dream machine. It's what Tom, the maestro himself, always wanted to build: a timeless tone palette, unleashed and accessible.
Step Up to TEO-5
Take your music to the next level with genuine analog VCOs and VCFs. TEO's five inspiring voices sing with the warmth and power of pure triangle, sawtooth and pulse waves. But this isn't your grandfather's synth. Updated oscillators roar with analog through-zero FM, birthing textures never heard before. It’s organic and raw, ready to be sculpted with the legendary SEM filter, the heart of Oberheim that beats in countless hit songs over the last five decades.
Modern Mastery Meets Vintage Magic
Dive into TEO-5's spot-on OB-8 envelope emulations, among the multitudes of modulations shaping your sounds with pinpoint precision. Then, 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.
Creative and Inspiring
It's not just a synth, it's a playground. TEO-5's 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 bass, TEO-5 will elevate every aspect of your musical performance.
From studio to stage, TEO-5 is your sonic passport. A gateway to the Oberheim legacy and priced to unleash your own. Whether you're a seasoned pro seeking a compact powerhouse, or a new artist embarking on your analog adventure, TEO-5 beckons.
It's Tom Oberheim's dream, realized. It's your sonic legacy, waiting to be written.
Step up to TEO-5.
OSCILLATORS
- 5-Voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
- 2x VCOs and sub oscillator per voice
- Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator: triangle, saw, variable pulse
- Oscillator 1 syncs to Oscillator 2
- Dedicated front-panel X-Mod control for through-zero FM
- Switchable key tracking per oscillator
- White noise generator accessible in pre-filter mixer
STATE VARIABLE FILTER
- Classic SEM filter with selectable Band-Pass mode
- State knob continuously morphs from Low-Pass through Notch to High-Pass
- Bi-polar filter envelope amount
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
- Keyboard tracking
FILTER ENVELOPE
- Five-stage (DADSR) envelope generator
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
- Freely assignable modulation destinations
AMPLIFIER ENVELOPE
- Five-stage (DADSR) envelope generator
- Velocity modulation of envelope amount
2 LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS
- Five wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
- LFO tempo sync
- Initial amount setting
- Freely assignable modulation destinations
VINTAGE KNOB
- Recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations in component behavior
AFTERTOUCH
- Channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount
- Freely assignable modulation destinations
CLOCK
- Master clock with tap tempo
- BPM control and display
- MIDI clock sync
ARPEGGIATOR
- Selectable note value: 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, dotted 8th note, quarter note
- One, two, or three octave range
- Up, down, up/down, random, and assign modes
SEQUENCER
- Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps, including ties and rests
EFFECTS
- One dedicated reverb 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
- Dedicated Overdrive effect
PERFORMANCE CONTROLS
- Full-sized, semi-weighted, 3.5-octave premium Fatar keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
- Spring-loaded pitch wheel with independently adjustable upper and lower pitch wheel range selectable per program
- Low-split mode creates two independent performance zones with different octave ranges
- Hold switch latches held notes on
- Polyphonic portamento (glide)
- Unison (monophonic) mode with configurable voice count, from one to all five voices, and key modes to control voice triggering priority
- Manual switch: when on, the front panel is live; what you see is what you hear
PATCH MEMORY
- 256 user and 256 factory programs in 32 banks of 16 programs each
- Direct program access, including single-button access to the current set of 16 programs
IN/OUT
- Left and right audio outputs (2 x 1/4” phone jack)
- Headphone output (stereo, 1/4” phone jack)
- MIDI in, out, and thru ports
- USB for bidirectional MIDI communication
- Volume expression pedal input
- Sustain footswitch input
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
