Sequential Take 5 Synthesizer Updated

Sequential has announced a major OS update for its Take 5 polyphonic synthesizer. They say that it delivers 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.

David Gibbons, CEO of Sequential, told us, "Musicians love the sound of Take 5, and we get asked regularly for ways to expand the polyphony. This new software makes it possible to use it as a massive 10-voice synth -- while also adding some fun and creative new capabilities."

Here's the story in Sequential's own words...

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.

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.

More information:

• Take 5

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