From Sequential
Building on the success of the Take 5 keyboard, the desktop module features the same powerful analog oscillators and filters that capture the iconic warmth and depth of the Prophet-5. Enhanced with modern modulation and digital effects, the module delivers this sought-after sound in a space-saving design, perfect for studio setups and live performances where portability and efficiency are key.
The Take 5 Desktop Module provides the same hands-on, knob-based experience as its keyboard counterpart, allowing for intuitive sound design and real-time parameter adjustments. Users can delve deep into sound creation with controls that are simple and direct, making it fast and easy to polish your sound.
This synth fits perfectly in smaller studio or bedroom setups and is easy to transport for live gigs. The Take 5 desktop module is designed to bring its signature Sequential sound to a wider audience than ever before, making music creation more accessible and enjoyable.
OSCILLATORS
5-Voice VCO/VCF-based polysynth
Two analog VCOs per voice
Continuously variable wave shape (sine, sawtooth, variable-width pulse) per oscillator
- Hard sync
- oscillator 1 syncs to oscillator 2
Square wave sub-octave generator (oscillator 1) per voice
Keyboard tracking on/off for each oscillator
Front-panel FM (frequency modulation)
MIXER
Oscillator 1 amount
Oscillator 1 sub-octave amount
Oscillator 2 amount
White noise/pink noise amount
LOW-PASS FILTER
Four-pole, resonant, low-pass filter per voice, based on Prophet-5 Rev 4 design
Filter can be driven into self-oscillation with the Resonance control
Bi-polar filter envelope amount
ENVELOPES
Two 5-stage envelope generators (ADSR + delay) with variable routing (filter, amplifier, auxiliary)
Velocity modulation of each envelope amount
Envelopes freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations
2 LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS
- Five wave shapes
- triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
Clock sync (internal or external MIDI clock)
Freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations
MODULATION MATRIX
19 slots x 19 sources x 64 destinations
Flexible matrix design where almost any mod route is possible, including audio rate sources and destinations
VINTAGE KNOB
Recreates vintage synth characteristics by adding voice-to voice variations in component behavior
AFTERTOUCH
Responds to channel (mono) aftertouch with bi-polar amount
Freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations
CLOCK
Master clock with tap tempo
BPM control and display
MIDI clock sync
ARPEGGIATOR
Up, down, up+down, random, assign modes
Syncs to MIDI clock
Re-latching arpeggiation
SEQUENCER
Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps with 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
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
- Preset switch
- when off, 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” 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
POWER
IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
Operates worldwide on voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50 to 60 Hz; 14 Watts maximum power consumption
PHYSICAL SPECS
21" L x 7" W x 3.5" H (53.3 cm x 17.8 cm x 8.9 cm)
- Weight
- 6.8 lbs. (3.08 kg)
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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Returns
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