Synthpop on the OP-1

Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 1: Sounds

Published on May 10, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·19 videos

"First part in series, showing how I start writing a new song on the Teenage Engineering OP-1."

Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 2: Drum Sounds

Published on May 13, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·20 videos

"An overview of the built-in drum kits. Excuse the out of sync sections."

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Teenage Engineering OP-1 | 10+ years later | Still good?

video upload by Mamotreco

"Find out how the Teenage Engineering OP-1 portable synth stacks up roughly a decade after I got it. While the compact design of the OP-1 as well as its distinct looks contribute to its lasting appeal, this video examines whether its a durable and useable synth and luggable music production tool.

This Teenage Engineering OP-1 video can be broken up into the following sections. Please feel free to skip to what interests you most:

00:00 Introducing Teenage Engineering OP-1
00:36 OP-1 Cosmetics / Durability
02:20 OP-1 Sound Overview
03:36 OP-1 Value For Money
05:41 Concluding Thoughts on the OP-1
06:01 Musical Outro made with OP-1

Here are some relevant videos so you can get an idea of how I use the Teenage Engineering OP-1 to make music:"



Videos:
1. My first OP-1 mixtape where I used radio receiver and sampler to get loops and vocal snippets to create a series of musical vignettes
2. Full synthpop track made with Teenage Engineering OP-1
3. An example of hauntology track that I started on the OP-1 and finished off with other gear and software.

Full Teenage Engineering OP-1 Playlist:

How To Load Synth Presets into the PG8X VST plugin

Published on Apr 26, 2020 Synth & Sundry

"Several viewers want to know how to load preset sounds into the PG-8X VST plugin synth emulating the classic Roland JX-8P. This is because when you first load up the PG8X in your DAW, the plugin's preset banks are empty which can throw off even the most experienced producer. This is why I put up this quick tutorial.

If you want to hear the PG8X in action, listen here: [Three videos below. Additional posts here]

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Free Roland JX-8P synth emulator - PG8X VST plugin

Published on Oct 31, 2018 Synth & Sundry

"Massive synthwave vibes from this synth VST plugin. It's a faithful emulation of the classic Roland JX-8P synth, taking interface cues from the optional PG-800 hardware controller.
You can hear a few patches found on the internet. The PG8X VST synth plugin can load in original JX-8P patches over sysex. You can hear some pads, leads and brassy tones in a few melodic examples of what this free plug-in can do."

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Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 8: Solipsist sequences

Published on May 31, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·23 videos

- Keep YouTube annotations active to know what is happening.
- Gardez les annotations de YouTube pour savoir ou vous en êtes.
- Es importante mantener las notas de YouTube si no conocéis el funcionamento del OP-1

This is the last episode in the series. All parts here.

Synthpop on the OP-1: Part 9 - Apology and Mixdown

Published on Jun 28, 2013

"I'm sorry that I couldn't document the rest of the composition process but here's finished product. All OP-1 except for re-recorded vocals and ableton live fx."

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Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 7: Struggling Melody

Published on May 26, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·22 videos

"- Trying out melody ideas in this longer video that shows the recursive struggle when composing. Keep YouTube annotations active to know what is happening.
- J'essaie des nouvelles idées dans cette longue vidéo qui démontrent le travail répétitif quand je compose. Gardez les annotations de YouTube pour savoir ou vous en êtes.
- Intento unas cuantas ideas para expandir la canción. Eso demuestra el trabajo repetitivo sobre todo cuando te falta técnica y talento :P Es importante mantener las notas de YouTube si no conocéis el funcionamento del OP-1"

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Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 5: Bars

Published on May 22, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·19 videos

"In this video, I work on recreating the first bars of the song which I created off-camera.
New style ... commented and edited down videos to a make things more pithy."

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Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 3: Song Intro

Published on May 18, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·21 videos

"In this video, the intro bars are crafted. At the end, the design advantages are also awkwardly presented."

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Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 2: Drum Sounds

Published on May 13, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·20 videos

"An overview of the built-in drum kits. Excuse the out of sync sections."

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Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 6: Main Territory

Published on May 24, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·20 videos

"Furthering the main verse with a new melody.
Turn on Youtube Annotations. Trying out annotations in lieu of audio commentary. Let me know what you think."

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Synthpop on the OP-1 Part 4: Drum Beat

Published on May 20, 2013 Jacques Mongrel·18 videos

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Robot Lullaby - OP-1 Synthpop Jam

Gabe Miller Music

"A chill synthpop meets synthwave meets rock jam on the Teenage Engineering OP-1, plus Shreddage II and my electronic drum kit triggering Druminator."