Teenage Engineering OP-XY: Distorted Electro-Rock ⚡Live Jam in Overdrive

video upload by Lo-fi Pask

"A moment of deceptive calm. Lately, inspiration has been playing hard to get, yet the need to express myself is stronger than ever. So, I dug into some old projects—and this track was the very first one I crafted with the Teenage Engineering OP-XY. Though, in its original form, it was something entirely different. I called it "Apparent Calm".

To capture my current state of mind, I decided to push things a little further, adding a touch of distortion with the TC Electronic Dark Matter pedal effect. Thanks to OP-XY’s versatility, I could shape it exactly the way I wanted, applying it only where it felt right.

That distortion effect gives the track a more rock, alternative edge—just the way I like it. It adds grit, raw energy, and a certain unpredictability that makes the whole piece feel alive.

As always, this is a live jam, recorded in one take, so expect a few spontaneous twists and turns. I took my time, played it smooth, and tried to avoid mistakes (though, let’s be real, some made it in anyway).

If you love electronic (but also rock) music, experimental sound design, and live performance, this one’s for you. Hope you enjoy the ride! 🚀🎶

🎧 Best experienced with headphones.

Gear Used:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY (Both factory presets and personal ones)
TC Electronic Dark Matter (Distorsion)
Teenage Engineering TX-6 (used for recording)"