Synth Stuff Ep. 88 - Sequential Take 5

It only made sense to feature the Take 5 right after featuring its Oberheim cousin. They are really only related in price and form factor, however. The sound is quite different, and I imagine many people will wonder how they compare. To me, the comparison is just the same as a Prophet 5 and vintage OB: the Sequential sound is thick, almost chocolatey, while Oberheim has an inherent sharpness or brassy character. All synths have some overlap, but that's how I'd describe it. It feels like the Take 5 is a bit too new to call it underrated, but this thing sounds fantastic. Even I ignored it for a long time, mainly because of the name. Seriously! I looked up synonyms for "prophet" and "Druid 5" or "Augur 5" would've been cooler names. I can't explain why, but "Take 5" is lame to me, haha. All in all, this thing has the Sequential/Prophet vibe. That thick and rich character oozes out of this thing, but with enough of its own personality coming through as well. If you want a relatively affordable polysynth that feels and sounds substantial, and like the small form factor, this one might be for you.

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