Sequential Take 5 Desktop Module Is Here

It’s a compact version of the Take 5 keyboard

Guess how many voices the Take 5 analog polysynth has? Two hints: 1. what’s in a name, and 2. the answer is between 4 and 6.

Sequential tells us that it uses the same technology platform developed under the late Dave Smith for Sequential’s Take 5 keyboard.

The concept of having both keyboard and module versions of synths (and samplers) available was common back in the day. Now that hardware is back, it seems that modules are too.

Here’s most of the company release:

Sequential announces the release of the Take 5 Desktop Module, bringing their legendary analog sound to a more compact and accessible form-factor.

Building on the success of the Take 5 keyboard, the desktop module offers 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 paramount.

“Ever since we launched the Take 5 keyboard, we’ve gotten repeated requests for a desktop module version, ” says CEO David Gibbons. “And more recently, it seems that modules have really shot up in popularity. So, we’re very excited to offer the Take 5 sound in a format that everyone seems to want.”

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, positioning The Take 5 desktop module to bring its signature Sequential sound to a wider audience than ever before. It’s an instrument designed to make life easier and streamline the journey to making music and having fun.

Synthesis

• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 1 Global LFO and 1 Per-Voice LFO
• Five LFO wave shapes: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, and random (sample and hold)
• LFO Clock sync (internal or external MIDI clock)
• LFOs freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations

Enhancements

• One dedicated reverb 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
• Dedicated Overdrive effect
• Vintage Knob recreates the characteristics of vintage synthesizers by introducing parameter variations from voice to voice.
• Master clock with tap tempo
• BPM control and display
• MIDI clock sync
• Arpeggiator with Up, down, up+down, random, assign modes
• Arpeggiator Syncs to MIDI clock
• Re-latching arpeggiation
• Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps with ties and rests

Hardware

• Hold switch latches held notes on
• 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
• 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)  

Inputs and Outputs

• 1 MIDI In, 1 MIDI Out, and 1 MIDI Thru port
• USB port for bidirectional MIDI communication
• 1 Sustain/footswitch input
• 1 Expression pedal input
• Main stereo output (2 x 1/4″ phone jack)
• Headphone out (stereo 1/4″ phone jack)
• IEC AC power inlet for internal power supply
• Power supply operates worldwide on voltages between 100 and 240 volts at 50 to 60 Hz; 14 watts maximum power consumption

Take 5 Product Page: https://sequential.com/take-5-compact-poly-synth/

Take 5 Desktop Module Launch Video: On YouTube

Price: $1399 Minimum Advertised Price (as opposed to street price)