Sequential Take 5 Demo by Mike Pensini

[@MikePensini]

The Sequential Take 5 is a little powerhouse! If you enjoyed this demo, make sure to give it a "thumbs up" and hit Subscribe! Also a big shout out to Ben Willis who filmed this video and edited it together - amazing work!

[@ajotech]

Outstanding video and play, my goodness, that sounds amazing! Have a quick question, will the Take 5 be able to be played as a midi controller for plug-ins like native instruments in Arturia?

[@MikePensini]

@@ajotech Thank you! Yes, it works great as a controller

[@babyzorilla]

I love it when people who demo actually play keyboards. Thanks.

[@MikePensini]

Cheers!

[@ciatangallaghe2485]

I definitely name a few who can't

[@iamjamessmith]

​@@ciatangallaghe2485Wow, you must be so talented!

[@SuneSchack]

Bro! This is probably some of the MOST beautiful demo/sounds and analogue vibe I ever heard. The ‘203 patch’ at 7.30-> alone sold me this. I need a Take 5 totally for my Rhodes now. Thanks, dude! 🎹 Sune 🇩🇰

[@MikePensini]

Thank you! Yes, the T5 and Rhodes would be a perfect combo!

[@fryk2462]

This is what I call a professional demo...Mike is the BEST in industry

[@MikePensini]

Thank you so much fryderyk!

[@espacemaxim]

Holy shit dude. Came for the Take 5 stayed for Mike!!!

[@MikePensini]

Haha, thank you!

[@littlefrog726]

Best performance demo for TAKE 5 I've ever seen currently!! Most of these demos are much more modern synthesis sounds instead of those "classic warm analog 80's blahblah"...... I love this!

[@MikePensini]

Awesome - Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thirdeyeglasses]

That flute riff at 3:48 absolutely fucking shreds

[@asp4637]

It takes a master to demo a synth so well. You are truly blessed Mike!

[@MikePensini]

Thank you so much asp4637! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@daviddehorne1971]

such a TASTY sounding synth! 😻

[@MikePensini]

It really is!

[@metalboxhead]

Demo masterclass by Mike Pensini right here; shows just what an amazing synth this is!

[@MikePensini]

Thank you metalboxhead! It certainly is. I also see my surname has succumbed to AutoCorrect hahahaha

[@metalboxhead]

@@MikePensini haha fixed. That’s not an auto-correct you want!

[@MikePensini]

@@metalboxhead Hahahaha 😂

[@pooshNchums]

Any time I'm craving new gear, I just tune in Mike to remind myself that what I actually need is skill (and practice to one day get there)!

[@MikePensini]

Hahaha, we’re all still learning mate!

[@qlyde]

This video makes me want one so bad. I have a Prophet-6, it blows my mind every time I use it, but this thing is so cool. Really packs the best into a VCO Poly Synth at a reasonable price. The extra mod options help it sit in a more modern category too.

[@mirkocaserta]

Thanks Mike, great demo as usual. May I suggest maybe a video of synth playing specific tricks, like when/how to use pitch bend/mod wheel, filter cutoff, etc? That would be great. Again, thanks and keep the videos coming, it's always a delight to hear you play.

[@MikePensini]

Thank you mirkocaserta! Will keep in mind, cheers.

[@ronfoxmusic]

Thank you for this demonstration, Mike. Every sound begins to live under your hands. I think the Take 5 will soon expand my studio.

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Ron! It’s a wonderful synth - can’t go wrong!

[@vincewizz8534]

I love the way you film: beyond the synth, I am even more interested in your playing: the harmonies you use, the scales/modes… with those view angles it’s really easy to analyze and a true source of inspiration/learning! Thanks Mike!

[@MikePensini]

Cheers Vince, glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@studiomilo]

I swear there's possibly only about three people on KZbin that can actually play these things.

[@christdolphin69]

gorgeous. the Take-5 is my favorite synth of all time

[@MikePensini]

Cheers! It's pretty incredible!

[@huli8557]

Exagération !

[@christdolphin69]

@@huli8557 no, its true. it's a better sounding version of the prophet 12. so its the most versatile analog polysynth that exists, but also the best sounding, most rich and thick analog polysynth that exists under $2000. which makes it the best synth that exists you're not going to found a synth that deep for sound design that also sounds that crazy good if you think you have, you can tell me and i will explain why you're wrong

[@craftedworkshop]

Incredible playing man!

[@MikePensini]

Thank you!

[@CharlesTetaz]

Super expressive - this is alive !

[@MikePensini]

It’s a super expressive instrument! You can definitely feel/hear those analog oscillators.

[@christophermcdonald6471]

I usually hate the factory presets on synths but these sound fantastic! The Take 5 is at the top of my list for next synth purchase...

[@htechdance]

I love about 40%. The rest- meh...

[@benbowland]

This section at 6:40 is so haunting. Love love love it

[@MikePensini]

Thanks Ben!

[@bennethos]

15:00 love the Brass groove ! Nice playing

[@MikePensini]

Thank you!

[@NicolasMelis]

Great playing man!! 🎹👌

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Nicolas!!!

[@denvercub1974]

Love the melody you play at 11:00. Fantastic as always! Cheers from Denver.

[@MikePensini]

Thank you very much!

[@cwrowley3]

Fantastic demo, Mike! It’s great to hear what a wide variety of sounds this synth is capable of, and all used in such a musical context.

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Clancy! Really glad you hear you enjoyed it! Might be nice company for your OB6! 😈😂

[@cwrowley3]

@@MikePensini the thought had crossed my mind. And yes, you are the devil!

[@martinlubitz3171]

Great playing, well done Mike👌🔥

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Martin!

[@BenKrogh]

Mike, I just ordered one of these and you showcased several of the presets that sold me on it when I played it at a local shop. FreewayDrivin’? Come on, what a great patch.

[@MikePensini]

Some of the presets are really great!

[@BOB_T]

At 3:50 love that sound and melody

[@electrosonicnebula]

that preset 211 strings sound is nice with both characteristics of analog and real strings.

[@iamjamessmith]

Well done!

[@LaminarSound]

This thing sounds incredible. Very good demo mate.

[@MikePensini]

Thank you mate!

[@RomanGostylo]

Amazing demo!

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Roman!

[@Zemael]

I have the mopho keyboard, keyboard SE and was hunting a X4. The Take 5 seems to correct everything I dislike on those.

[@yanyaric]

précieux et inspirant! bravo et merci beaucoup!

[@simonfine8611]

That segment at 1:05 made me use my stank face which I normally reserve for guitar solos.

[@MikePensini]

Haha, mission accomplished!

[@Youbadouba]

A seiko 5, a take 5 and a great keyboard player. This demo is made for me ! 😂❤

[@MikePensini]

A man of taste!

[@user-or3ce4gt2r]

Amazing !

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Mister P!

[@DKS-SYNTH-LAB]

Amazing demo Mike!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MikePensini]

Thank you DKS! 🧡

[@DKS-SYNTH-LAB]

@@MikePensini 🙂✌🏻

[@jooliphant]

Great demo, thanks!

[@MikePensini]

Thanks Jo!

[@lookingforamuse]

Awesome job Mike :)

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Oscar!

[@joman5802]

Good demo of the factory patches. Would be interesting to hear your own creations. 😎😀🎹👍👍

[@MikePensini]

Coming soon! I'll be going live with the Take 5 later in the week and cooking up some patches/answering questions - stay tuned!

[@bcbudrecords]

Cheers !

[@sawlfo]

Not even waiting to leave a like!!

[@MikePensini]

Haha - thank you decay cs80!

[@Zemael]

When I saw it first I I thought it was a stupid synth with with an even worse name.... But life is a gift. It is THE synth I was looking for.

[@MikePensini]

It’s a fantastic instrument

[@TijuanaBorderJumper]

Jam on it! 😳😮😉❤🔥

[@speedunknown]

I heard that Oberheim Rush rezz. Very convincing. Perhaps Dave got something out of helping Tom out. That was a great trade! I applaud these two very cool cats working together. I plan on buying this synth after my OBX8 arrives. Beautiful sounds here!!! Thank you for the post!!!

[@MikePensini]

Thank you John - They're both incredible people and those are both incredible instruments. You'll love them.

[@Zemael]

Nice clav sound.

[@stefpir]

This synth seems gorgeous but damn those buttons and design look reminds me old Roland MC-303/505 and JX-305 instruments.

[@MikePensini]

😂😂😂

[@PeterPrism]

🔥

[@eddyk6853]

7:12 Awesome !

[@MikePensini]

That patch is so expressive!

[@jcdlrios]

Thank you! I'll get one Take 5 very soon! 10:54 sounds simply amazing. Is it yours? -If not, would you know the title/author?

[@MELOPSMUSIC]

Incredible !!! do you think it has more snappy (more attack) enveloppes than ob 6 ? For 80s bass sound types for exemple. Thx

[@MikePensini]

I haven't been able to A/B it against the OB6 but I have no complaints with the snappiness of the envelopes on the Take 5!

[@kikimarama6652]

Nice playing as usual. Was just wondering how the bottom end is on this synth. looking for a poly to add to my Pro8 rev 2 which seems to be a bit lacking in bottom end and girth. Love your work.

[@MikePensini]

It's decent. Obviously not as big and bottomy as a Moog monosynth for example, but more than enough for a polysynth.

[@nicks.8003]

Nice playing Mike. Do you find the keyboard to have enough keys for you, or do you wish it was larger like 61 keys?

[@MikePensini]

I think the unit is a great package. It’s a super portable 5 voice system. Obviously more keys are nicer in some instances but I feel there’s the Prophet 6 or 5/10 if that’s essential. I love the portability of the T5!

[@markdekker9684]

Great playing on a great synth. Thnx Mike. Are these factory presets or are these custom made?

[@MikePensini]

Thank you Mark! These are 100% factory presets.

[@markdekker9684]

@@MikePensini these are some great factorypresets

[@plantpoweredmuscle]

I can’t decide between the Take 5 and TEO 5! Would they complement each other or is one better off than the other?

[@theredfaceofficial]

Hi Mike I had a couple of questions for you, if you could please let me know. Firstly do you know how to delete old tuning tables on the Take 5? I find on my unit when I use too much resonance on poly sounds (like past 2 o’clock), it feels like the sound flutters a little. Secondly, on your unit does the Reverb ‘Tone’ knob have a solid click / stop at the 12 o’clock position or is it more of a subtle stop in the middle? On my unit it’s not a solid indentation in the middle. Just wondering, Many thanks

[@RamJam-r9o]

🍌

[@harrisonhannon8903]

damn wondering playing!!! what patch was at 5:09?!?

[@MikePensini]

I'll check the patch name and get back to you!

[@inanesilence]

Do you know poly aftertouch is transmitted via midi to another synth with ? (asm hydrasynth desktop)

[@MikePensini]

As far as I know, the Take 5 keyboard only transmits Channel aftertouch.

[@fusionistaaaa]

Love some of the metallic sounds. Is it through sync or ring modulation ?

[@MikePensini]

They’re great aren’t they? I think sync or FM off the top of my head but will have to dive in to particular patches and have a look.

[@fusionistaaaa]

@@MikePensini No, I don't want to give you extra work :) When are you doing one of those jams or Q&A? I'm still pondering which demos to send you by the way.

[@MikePensini]

@@fusionistaaaa A live session/Q&A will most likely be happening later this week :)

[@htechdance]

The Take 5 has both. Sync is right on the front panel with a key press. ring mod is an effect you que up w menu dive. Metallic is best w FM and sync and some ring mod as well.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Although I’ve already got 10 synthesizers, don’t need anymore and I’m not interested in turning loose of any I currently own, I could otherwise still imagine getting one of these and controlling it from my S90XS (if I didn’t want to play this one’s Fatar keyboard). It could still potentially supplant any two of the following models I do have, a Matrix 1000, an MKS-70 and am Odyssey clone.

[@MikePensini]

Always need more

[@khajub]

it looks almost identical to PRO 3

[@MikePensini]

They share some design language for sure

[@throesener]

0:26 shadowfire (C64) EDIT: or is it?

[@MikePensini]

Not sure what this is?!

[@throesener]

@@MikePensini shadowfire was a 1985 computer game for the commodore C64

[@thejollyjoker187]

Sadly, way too overpriced for what it offers.

[@MikePensini]

It’s an absolute bargain

[@thejollyjoker187]

@@MikePensini I can do everything this can do and more, at half the price, with a DeepMind 12.

[@iamjamessmith]

​@@thejollyjoker187lol

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Although I’ve already got 10 synthesizers, don’t need anymore and I’m not interested in turning loose of any I currently own, I could otherwise still imagine getting one of these and controlling it from my S90XS (if I didn’t want to play this one’s Fatar keyboard). It could still potentially supplant any two of the following models I do have, a Matrix 1000, an MKS-70 and am Odyssey clone.

[@MikePensini]

It's a great board - definitely worth trying out! The inbuilt keyboard w aftertouch is quite excellent too.