Sequential & Oberheim Announce Free OS Updates for Take5 & TEO-5 Adding Poly Chain and More

video upload by Sequential

"The Take 5 Poly Chain OS update is free to download! Link two units together for a massive 10-voice polysynth, explore 10 new arpeggiator modes like Spiral and Leapfrog, and experience Whiplash arp timing for dynamic rhythmic transformations. Plus, dive into fresh sound design possibilities with selectable violet noise for shimmering, airy textures. This update is all about bigger chords, deeper creativity, and inspiring new sonic landscapes! It's your Take 5 to the power of 10.

Synth sounds and drums exclusively by Take 5. Music composed by Peter Dyer.

For more information on the Take 5 Poly Chain OS Update, visit Sequential at: https://sequential.com/take-5-poly-ch..."

TEO 5 Poly Chain OS Update

video upload by Oberheim Official

"Elevate your TEO-5 with the new Poly Chain OS update! Link two TEOs together for a lush 10-voice Oberheim experience, explore 10 inspiring arpeggiator modes like Spiral and Leapfrog, and add rhythmic drama with Whiplash arp timing. Plus, expand your sound palette with violet noise for shimmering and airy textures. Step up to bigger chords, deeper creativity, and fresh sonic possibilities!

All sounds from TEO-5. Music by Peter Dyer

Learn more at https://oberheim.com/products/teo-5-p..."

And a user video by Devin Belanger, aka Miles Away:

Take 5 & TEO-5 Firmware Update // First Look + Demo (Polychain, New Features & Sounds)

video upload by Devin Belanger

"First look at the brand new firmware update for the Oberheim TEO-5 & Sequential Take 5. This update adds Polychain, new arp modes, noise options, and more — giving these synths a serious upgrade. In this video I’ll walk through what’s new and demo some of the new sounds in action."

Press releases follow:

Sequential Announces Free OS Update for Take 5 Synthesizer — Adds Poly Chain and More


OS Update introduces 10-voice Poly Chain, new arpeggiator patterns, Whiplash arp timing mode, and violet noise.

San Francisco, CA — November 6, 2025— Sequential today announced a major OS update for its popular Take 5 polyphonic synthesizer, delivering powerful new features that expand its creative capabilities. This update is free for all Take 5 owners and is available now from the Sequential website.

The centerpiece of the update is Poly Chain, which allows two Take 5s to be linked for a fully integrated 10-voice instrument. This means players can perform bigger chords and more complex arrangements without worrying about voice stealing. All front-panel controls are mirrored from one unit to the other for seamless sound tweaking, as if they were a single, expanded synth.

The arpeggiator gets a serious creative boost with 10 new play modes designed to inspire fresh rhythmic and melodic ideas. Modes like Spiral and Leapfrog introduce surprising new musical elements, creating parts that feel alive. These patterns go beyond simple up-and- down motion, using virtual “playheads” to weave intricate note paths, adding new flavor to your compositions.

Another standout feature is Whiplash, a new timing mode that keeps each arpeggiator cycle the same length regardless of how many notes you hold. The result? Notes bunch together or spread apart dynamically, producing rhythmic tension and release that stays in-step with the overall bar-length of your composition.

Finally, the update also adds violet noise, which emphasizes high frequencies while reducing low-end content. This opens up new possibilities for sound design, from smooth and shimmering textures to airy percussive layers.

"Musicians love the sound of Take 5, and we get asked regularly for ways to expand the polyphony," said David Gibbons, CEO of Sequential.

"This new software makes it possible to use it as a massive 10-voice synth — while also adding some fun and creative new capabilities."

The Sequential Take 5 combines classic Prophet-5 tone with a compact, portable design and an intuitive layout that feels great to play. With five voices of polyphony (and now ten with a desktop module companion), authentic analog oscillators, the iconic Prophet-5 filter, and deep modulation options, it’s the perfect gateway to Sequential’s legendary sound.

Download now, or get more details and hear the new Poly Chain OS features in action at https://sequential.com/take-5-poly-chain-os-update/



Oberheim Releases Free OS Update for TEO-5 Synthesizer — Adds Poly Chain and More


OS Update introduces 10-voice Poly Chain, new arpeggiator patterns, Whiplash arp timing mode, and violet noise.

San Francisco, CA — November 6, 2025— Oberheim today announced a free OS update for its acclaimed TEO-5 synthesizer, adding powerful new features that make the instrument even more versatile and inspiring. The update is now available for download from Oberheim's website.

The highlight of the update is Poly Chain, enabling two TEO-5 units to be linked for a fully synchronized 10-voice Oberheim experience. This allows for complex chords and lush textures without compromise, and all panel controls are mirrored across both units for consistent sound and performance.

Additionally, the arpeggiator now includes 10 new play modes that go far beyond traditional patterns. Modes like Spiral and Leapfrog introduce new rhythm and melody, creating parts that twist, turn, and evolve in ways that spark creativity.

Also new is Whiplash, a timing mode that keeps each arpeggiator cycle the same length no matter how many keys you hold. This means the note values shift dynamically, producing rhythmic tension and release that stays in-step with the overall bar-length of your composition.

To round out the update, violet noise joins the sonic palette. With its emphasis on high frequencies and reduced low-end content, violet noise is ideal for creating smooth shimmering textures, airy effects, and unique percussive elements.

"TEO-5 was designed to bring the classic Oberheim sound to more players," said Tom Oberheim. "This update pushes that vision further — adding features that make it even more useful and inspiring."

TEO-5 combines authentic Oberheim tone with modern creative tools. With true analog oscillators, the legendary SEM filter, linear through-zero FM, and a deep modulation matrix, TEO-5 offers a vast sonic palette in a compact, performance-ready design. Take the next step with TEO-5 and download the Poly Chain OS Update today.

The TEO-5 OS update is now available for free download at https://oberheim.com/products/teo-5-poly-chain-os-update/

Olivella Modular Furia | Discrete transistor filter & VCA

video upload by Tom Churchill

"Olivella Modular's Furia is a 4-pole transistor ladder filter, based on the E-mu Modular 2100 LPF designed by Dave Rossum in the 1970s, paired with a discrete transistor VCA with tons of gain. There are no ICs anywhere in the audio path, so it has an authentically vintage sound, and it distorts in a really musical way. In this video, I give an overview of Furia’s signal path and controls and build a few patches to demonstrate how it sounds.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
01:42 Furia overview
07:41 Pinging the input
09:41 Overdriven acid
13:54 Furia as a low-pass gate
16:39 Dirty drum machine preamp
22:00 Audio-rate cutoff modulation"

"FURIA is a discrete 4-pole ladder filter and a transistor VCA with a variable response CV curve control. It isn't 'just' a filter, but an all-around vintage-sounding sculpting and performing tool.

The filter section is based on the venerable E-mu Modular 2100 LPF, but unlike it, there're no ICs in the audio path - even the output stage op-amps are transistor based, both in the VCF and VCA sections.

As its name suggests, FURIA has plenty of gain on tap: the INPUT LEVEL knob starts distorting around 9 o'clock and interacts with the resonance in interesting ways, while the VCA and its X10 input switch can transform the filtered sound into nasty acid basslines - no external distortion required.

You can use the filter and VCA independently or in series, with an AMP CV input that's normalled to the FREQ CV input to facilitate a LPG-like configuration.

The AMP IN allows you to mix a signal into the VCA after the filter - for example, a higher register FM'd or wavefolded sine wave with a bassier filtered sawtooth from the LPF stage.

Unlike most ladder filters, FURIA's LPF is fully DC-coupled, though internal offsets may produce slight clicks at the VCA stage.
To remedy that, the DIP switch on the back lets you selectively AC-couple the VCF and VCA inputs and outputs, reducing clicks and offsets for audio purposes. It also allows you to change the VCF -> VCA normalling for series, parallel or independent use."

Hello Drummertime - Tubbutec

video upload by Stazma and Tubbutec

"This was the very first patch I did when I got the Drummertime in the studio (30 minutes ago hahaha). I just played around and that's the result. Bass triggered by the accent, drums from the amazing 6mod6 also by @tubbutec and @lpzwmodules

You can connect these two with special cable on the back so you don't have to use patch chords but well I was in a hurry and wanted to jam ;-)

More infos about the Drummertime & Tubbutec here: https://tubbutec.de/drummertime/

Have fun!!!!"

"Tubbutec Drummertime is a TR-x0x-inspired step sequencer for drums.
It is available in different Eurorack form factors, features large, tactile buttons, and has many powerful features.

Drummertime is optimized for live performance and allows quick programming and editing of drum patterns.

Big sibling of 6equencer."

Bass Pressure - Ableton Move Sound Pack | Full audio demo

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/?product=bass...

THE DEFINITIVE SOUND PACK FOR DUBSTEP, DRUM & BASS AND JUNGLE LOVERS

A hard-hitting collection of huge wobbles, reeses, 808 subs, heavy deep basses, hoovers, hyper saws, and razor-sharp leads — paired with crafted drum kits. Includes 112 samples, Dubstep & DnB kits, and a special kit dedicated to the iconic Amen Break sound of Jungle and DnB.

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Lese: SMEAR (new spectral effect)

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/smear-...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon / databroth

Affiliate links:
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if you're already planning on purchasing any software and want help support me, purchasing any software via the above link helps me out with a %15 commission

00:00 Pluck Patch 1
00:48 Pluck Patch 2
01:25 Piano Patch 1
02:05 Piano Patch 2
02:49 Drums Patch 1
03:32 Drums Patch 2
03:52 Drums Patch 3
04:12 Pad"

Rhythmical & Atmospheric Arturia Pigments Ambient IDM Sounds

video upload by Anton Anru

"🔊 Noise Canvas is a collection of 50 presets for Arturia Pigments. It includes: 21 Rhythmical Timbres, 6 Arps, 10 Synths, 7 Pads, 2 Keys, 2 Strings, 1 Seq, and 1 Pluck. Each patch delivers lo-fi, noise-driven textures designed to command attention—gritty and characterful. Beyond the rhythmic core, this collection includes a selection of deeply immersive, evolving pad textures.

📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/pigm...
👤 The author of the soundset is usefull.
Minifreak and Pigments presets can be imported into Arturia Analog Lab V.
If you like these sounds but don’t have Minifreak or Pigments and only own the Analog Lab V plugin, you can still purchase these sets and load them into Analog Lab V.

🎧 How it sounds
Lo-fi noise synth sounds with analog warmth and digital edge
Textured, rhythm-centric patches that pulse, crackle, and evolve
Distorted, saturated tones ranging from subtle grit to full-on chaos
Attention-grabbing presence—perfect for leads and hooks

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Spicing up a Sine Wave

video upload by Todd Barton

"A fun little transformation in less than a minute.
My Patreon: / synthtodd"

disting NT - Looper "automatic sustain"

video upload by Expert Sleepers

"This video demonstrates a simple modular technique being applied within a disting NT preset, where the module is being used as a pedalboard multi-effect based around the Looper algorithm.

An envelope tracker follows the input audio, generating an internal CV which is in turn mapped to modulate the 'Overdub fade' parameter of the Looper.

The result is than when there's input from the player, the new material replaces the old loop, but when the player stops, the loop is effectively frozen. Furthermore, the player can control the depth of the fade with the dynamics of their playing.

Any parameter on the disting NT can be mapped in this way."

WaterWork Preview 1

video upload by ParadisoModular

"This video shows a patch that I made over the last month that is all derived from independent water sounds. from I fade the straight audio in occasionally as a stereo pair, but also run it through many effects (e.g., a flanger, granular effects that give it more of a water slap sound, etc.) and fade those in and out too, plus also use the water sounds as triggers (coming from envelope followers) and clocks for lots of audio events, use the water amplitudes to affect various processes, vocode the water against chords, and also run the water sound through one of my frequency/voltage converters that is in turn quantized to a scale that works with the chords, and form different kinds of sequences through that. The water sounds drive essentially everything in this patch. Occasionally I drive my vocoded water sounds through a 'Mellotron' tracker pedal, crossfading the source between the raw and reverbed versions. And so on... - there is lots more going on in this patch. I've evolved it through several versions, tweaking different sounds and processes, and I have hours of this recorded at various stages in case I do something more formal with it. But here's a good 5 minutes of it recorded last week, to give interested folks a flavor of what it does. All autonomous - no real-time input from me - a generative patch essentially driven entirely by the water."

EMS Synthi 100

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via this Vemia listing

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"This is my EMS 100, serial number 007, clearly licensed to thrill. Arguably, one of the most iconic if not the most iconic modular synth ever built. This is the unit formerly owned by TC media composer Bruno Spoeri. It came to me in a very good state and I enjoyed it for a long time.
I have owned several VCS3s and AKS over the years as well and I would describe the EMS 100 as sounding substantially more organic. It can of course do all the weird and wonderful stuff an EMS synth is known for and take this to extremes. But it also excels at playing it melodically (yes it can do that) which is much helped by the dual manual keyboard which is velocity sensitive (!) and very expressive.

I want the buyer of this wonderful item to be as happy with it as I was. The EMS is therefore currently being refurbished by a world leading specialist with huge experience in servicing and building modular synths and commercial studios all over the world. State of refurbishment The EMS has undergone a complete overhaul. The refurbishment also includes the woodwork and the dual keyboard.

As reported by my tech, the sound generation and the keyboards are fully functional. We haven't managed to fix the sequencer in time for the auction. We also need to fix one of the two spring reverbs. If these two issues haven't been fixed before the auction end I will contribute 5k Euro to the repair as a lump sum reduction of the purchase price. It will be in the buyer's discretion to decide on the further course of action.

Shipping: The EMS 100 main unit is a substantial item. It is currently sitting at my tech's premises. It can be delivered by him with a lorry to most parts of central Europe (within reason). This is to be arranged between the buyer and my tech and will have to be compensated on terms agreed between the buyer and my tech. My tech will also be happy to help setting it up after the journey.

If overseas shipping is required, the EMS main unit can be divided into two parts, the lower pedestal and the console (i.e. the synth itself) which is sitting on the pedestal. Along with the dual manual keyboard this will result in three parts for the shipping. It is no problem to build a crate. This will be have to be arranged by the buyer with my tech.

Important: All shipping arrangements must be made by the buyer with my tech. The ownership of the EMS will pass to the buyer upon receipt of the auction price while the EMS is still sitting at my tech's place. It will be shipped directly from him at the buyers instruction, arrangements and risk. My tech is of course happy to assist with shipping and he has experience with shipping. He has shipped large format consoles over the Atlantic, so he knows what he is doing. As always, the buyer is of course responsible for all import duties and taxes as normal. (Within the EU that is zero!)

Bidding: I kindly ask bidders to only bid with serious intent. Please do not bid if you cannot follow up on your bid. Please keep in mind that the bid constitutes a binding contract and not following up can cause substantial damage to me and/or other bidders. I trust that you understand.

VEMIA note: on reflection, given the pretty remarkable condition of most of the Synthi, we think 'very good' is a more accurate cosmetic score. Please look at the photos to decide for yourself."

Listed for 159950 EUR / 139304 GBP

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