Review: Sequential Take 5
Despite the relatively low price for sequential standards, the compact synthesizer in the Pro 3 design is lavishly equipped and very flexible in terms of sound. While analog oscillators and the filter of the Prophet-5 provide vintage sounds, the extensive modulation matrix in combination with two digital effects and polyphonic step sequencer also allows complex and modern sounds.
Modern design
On the outside, the Take 5 doesn‘t necessarily look like a classic analog synthesizer, but more like a modern virtual analog or digital synthesizer. The easy-to-grip plastic pots are unobtrusively designed and initially very sluggish. This is known from other Sequential synthesizers, but after a few sessions this changes into a pleasant turning resistance.
After some earlier attempts with endless control knobs, Dave Smith mainly uses classic knobs with clearly visible markings on the Take 5. With 45 knobs and 48 mostly illuminated buttons, direct access to the sound generation is ensured. Access to more in-depth functions is available via an easy-to-read OLED display with associated endless control knobs. We were only a bit surprised that the parameter is not automatically shown on the display when turning a knob. Maybe this can be
