Sequential Prophet-5 DesktopvsSequential Take 5
Summary
Sequential Prophet-5 Desktop and Sequential Take 5: 2 Sequential synth onlys compared side by side. They differ on 9 of 16 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Sequential Prophet-5 DesktopCurrentView details → | Sequential Take 5CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sequential | Sequential |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Sound engine | ||
| Engine | Analogue | Analogue |
| Voices | 5 | 5 |
| Polyphony | 5 analogue voices | 5 analogue voices |
| Oscillators | 2 CEM 3340 VCOs per voice (saw/pulse and saw/triangle/pulse) plus noise | 2 VCOs per voice with variable shape, sub-octave and FM |
| Filter | Switchable 4-pole resonant low-pass: Rev1/2 (2140) or Rev3 (CEM 3320 Curtis) | 4-pole resonant low-pass based on the Prophet-5 Rev4 |
| Multi-timbral parts | 1 | 1 |
| Sequencer | None | Polyphonic step sequencer, up to 64 steps |
| Effects | — | Reverb, Delay, BBD delay, Tape delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Ring modulator, Rotary speaker, Distortion, Overdrive |
| Models | Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 (Rev1-Rev3) | — |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 0 | 44 |
| Key size | — | Full |
| Key action | — | Semi-weighted |
| Aftertouch | — | Channel |
| Keybed | — | Fatar |
| Format | ||
| Format | Desktop module | Keyboard |
| Motorised knobs | No | No |
| Features | Same top panel as the keyboard, Vintage knob, Switchable SSM and Curtis filters, Poly Mod, Responds to velocity and aftertouch via MIDI, CV and gate in/out | Prophet-5 Rev4-derived filter, Global and per-voice LFOs, Vintage knob, Low-split mode, Arpeggiator, All-steel chassis |
| Connections | ||
| MIDI ports | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB | DIN in, DIN out, DIN thru, USB |
| CV / Gate | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black, Walnut | Black |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 527 × 188 × 76 mm | 635 × 324 × 112 mm |
| Weight | — | 7.7 kg |
Key differences
- Keys: Prophet-5 Desktop – 0 Take 5 – 44
- Oscillators: Prophet-5 Desktop – 2 CEM 3340 VCOs per voice (saw/pulse and saw/triangle/pulse) plus noise Take 5 – 2 VCOs per voice with variable shape, sub-octave and FM
- Filter: Prophet-5 Desktop – Switchable 4-pole resonant low-pass: Rev1/2 (2140) or Rev3 (CEM 3320 Curtis) Take 5 – 4-pole resonant low-pass based on the Prophet-5 Rev4
- Sequencer: Prophet-5 Desktop – None Take 5 – Polyphonic step sequencer, up to 64 steps
- Format: Prophet-5 Desktop – Desktop module Take 5 – Keyboard
- CV / Gate: Prophet-5 Desktop – Yes Take 5 – No
Both are the same on engine (Analogue) and voices (5).