Scramble | From Random Patch to Heavy Electro-Rock – OP-XY Jam

video upload by Lo-fi Pask

"In this video, I explore the scramble function on the Teenage Engineering OP-XY to generate random sounds and turn them into a full alternative electro-rock track.

I’m not a sound design expert, but I’m fascinated by the process of discovering new textures through experimentation. Using the OP-XY’s synthesis engines, I started generating random patches and shaping them into something cohesive.

At one point, a powerful sound emerged — the opening tone of the track — and everything else grew from there.

This piece moves into alternative electro-rock territory, blending:
Heavy electronic beats
Distorted bass lines
Aggressive synth textures
Raw, energetic sound design

Most of the sounds remain very close to their original scrambled versions. I only made subtle adjustments to fit the arrangement and dynamics.

This workflow felt spontaneous, unpredictable, and surprisingly personal, probably one of the most “mine” tracks I’ve made so far.

🔥 If you’re into dark/heavy electronic music, synth textures and Teenage Engineering gears, this track is for you. 🔥

Hope you enjoy it!

🎧 For the full immersive experience — subtle textures, evolving pads, spatial details, and low-end nuances — listening with headphones is highly recommended.

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Georgia Tech Announces 28th Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Finalists

video upload by Georgia Tech School of Music

"Ten innovators from six countries have advanced to the competition's final round. They will meet on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13 and 14, 2026, to compete for $10,000 in prizes. Each finalist and their instrument has a compelling story — these are the world's next generation of musical instruments."



Press release follows:

28th Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Announces 2026 Finalists: The Next Generation of Musical Expression

ATLANTA (February 10, 2026) — The Georgia Tech School of Music has announced the ten finalists for the 28th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. Often cited as "the Pulitzer of the new instrument world" by The Guardian, the competition identifies the inventors and instruments that will define the next century of performance.

The competition is essential to the "lifeblood" of the music industry, providing the research and development that leads to new sonic textures. Past finalists include industry-shaping brands such as Artiphon, Roli, and Teenage Engineering.

The 2026 Finalists: The ten finalists include instruments that redefine the relationship between the player and the sound source. Highlights include the Gajveena, a seven-foot bass-veena hybrid; The Amphibian Modules, which uses salt water to shape audio; and VERTO, which allows players to "sculpt" electricity using magnetic fingertips.

Other finalist innovations—The Lethelium, The Masterpiece, Fiddle Henge, Post-Digital Sax, EV, The Demon Box, and Kalíptera—offer new paths for the future of the performing artist through robotic automation and digital-acoustic hybrids.

See and hear the 10 finalist instruments in this short YouTube video.

The Judges: The 2026 competition will be overseen by a prestigious panel of judges:
Gérard Assayag: Founder of the Music Representation Group at IRCAM.
Kerry Hagan: Researcher at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in algorithmic composition and real-time processing.
Vivek Maddala: Four-time Emmy-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist.

"Georgia Tech’s sponsorship of the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition reflects the school’s role as a premier institution for musical innovation," said Jeff Albert, Associate Professor and Competition Head. "Our focus remains on the human and artistic impact. Our classes and programs are providing a platform that gives musicians new ways to create music and sound, ensuring that the technology serves the art."

The competition will be held on the Georgia Tech campus on March 13-14, 2026, with $10,000 in prize money awarded to the winners.

Pictured in order:

Finalists Collage

The Demon Box [additional posts here]

The Masterpiece

The Amphibian Modules

Kalíptera

The Lethelium

EV

Fiddle Henge

Gajveena

and

Post-Digital Sax

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ASM HYDRASYNTH Synth Bass Funk Test

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and review of the ASM HYDRASYNTH DELUXE Synthesizer.
With Special Guest TEENAGE ENGINEERING EP-133 KO2."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com

KORG Berlin Phase 8 | Acoustic Synthesis from First Touch to Full Jam

video upload by Noisegate

"We head to the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio for our first hands-on look at the KORG Berlin Phase 8, one of the most unusual instruments to land on the Noisegate desk in years.
Phase 8 is built around eight electromechanical voices, each physically striking a steel resonator or tine. Instead of traditional oscillators, sound is generated through real vibrating materials, then shaped with envelopes, modulation, sequencing, and analogue wavefolding. The result feels closer to playing a physical instrument than programming a synth.

In this video, we explore:
– How Phase 8 produces sound
– Sequencing, pluck, shift and performance controls
– Acoustic interaction using everyday objects
– Processing Phase 8 with external effects
– Integrating Phase 8 into a wider live jam setup

CHAPTERS:
0:39 – Why Phase 8 Is Different
1:04 – What Is Acoustic Synthesis?
1:40 – Touch, Feedback & Physical Interaction
2:13 – Tuning, Scales & Resonators Explained
2:32 – Playing Phase 8 Like a Synth
2:41 – Per-Voice Envelopes & Velocity
3:11 – Air Slider & Raw Pickup Sound
3:35 – Shift & Pluck Performance Controls
4:27 – Sequencer Overview & Storage
4:56 – Playing a Recorded Sequence
5:06 – Step Recording & Polyrhythms
6:21 – Interacting with the Tines Physically
6:30 – Using Objects to Change the Sound
7:50 – Light vs Heavy Materials on the Tines
8:26 – Percussive & Prepared-Style Sounds
9:47 – Modulation & Tonal Experimentation
9:56 – Processing Phase 8 with External Effects
10:14 – Finding Sweet Spots with FX
10:27 – Connectivity: MIDI, USB-C, CV & Sync
10:58 – Hybrid Setup with OP-XY
11:24 – Live Jam Begins
14:29 – Reflections on Exploration & Sweet Spots
15:31 – Why Phase 8 Rewards Time & Touch
15:36 – Trying Phase 8 at MESS
16:04 – Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

We also look at how Phase 8 plays with other gear, including Teenage Engineering OP-XY and outboard effects, and why finding the “sweet spot” is such a big part of the experience."

Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim Sampler + EP-2350 Ting Microphone FX

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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VGM #222: Aria Math // Minecraft (Atmospheric Synthwave Cover)

video upload by Amie Waters

"Something about the new year and winter makes me drawn to cover the cozy songs from Minecraft."

◈ BANDCAMP: https://amiewaters.bandcamp.com

Some synth spotting:

Sequential Prophet-6 & REV2
DSI Tempest
Sonicware ELZ1
Elektron Digitone
Teenage Engineering OP1
Roland JU-6
Yamaha Reface DX

Reviewing Cheapest Drum Machine In The Universe

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"TEENAGE ENGINEERING POCKET OPERATOR PO-12 DRUM MACHINE"

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
https://woodypianoshack.com

Serendipity L-Thing vs D-Thing+: Upgrades for Moog DFAM & Labyrinth

video upload by Noisegate and Sam Stosuur

"We patch both modules together, sync them via Mother-32, and explore how they interact with DFAM, Labyrinth, and Teenage Engineering Rhythm for a wild semi-modular jam.

The D-Thing+ transforms the Moog DFAM, adding reset, swing, step control, micro-timing, shuffle, reverse, random modes, and MIDI/CV clocking — turning a brilliant but limited sequencer into a powerful performance instrument.

The L-Thing is built to pair with Moog’s Labyrinth, providing dual clocks, polymeter and polyrhythm modes, Euclidean rhythm options, and generative sequencing that pushes Labyrinth far beyond its stock behavior — while still working with any CV-capable synth.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Intro: Serendipity + what we’re testing
0:23 — Why DFAM needs this (no reset, studio workflow)
2:23 — D-Thing+ reset explained (DFAM’s biggest quirk)
2:52 — Step length control (1–8 steps)
3:43 — Multi menu: step loops beyond 8 steps
4:58 — Micro menu: per-step microtiming / swing feel
5:02 — Sequencer modes overview (normal, reverse, bounce, odd/even, shuffle)
6:34 — Random mode + MIDI/CV modes
8:35 — L-Thing intro + what it unlocks on Labyrinth
10:03 — Patching L-Thing to Labyrinth (clock + bit flip)
11:06 — Sync setup: D-Thing+ clocking L-Thing + reset in sync
11:34 — LFOs + using it with other Moog (Grandmother/Matriarch)
12:44 — Polymeter setup: beats/bar + length tricks
13:42 — Polyrhythm mode (firmware note + chaos)
14:59 — Fast performance tweaks / weirdness
17:56 — Wrap-up: who these are for + closing

👉 Check out Serendipity Synths for more: https://thewessens.net/Serendipity/ma..."

The D-Thing is a device that adds significant capabilities to the DFAM (or Edge) sequencer, such as:

MIDI integration — clocking and individual step play,
Reset — manual, via CV or via MIDI,
Variations in the step order — Forward, Reverse, Bounce, Odds & Evens, Shuffle, Random and Custom,
Changing the sequence length — 1 to 8 steps (up to 16 steps for a custom step order),
Step repeat — assign a play count of up to 8 times to any step,
Off-grid timing — swing beat as well as arbitrary shifts away from the beat.

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Skibidi Techno (PO-33 KO! + Korg Monotron)

video upload by Pocket Trax

"Skibidi Toilet... but it's techno.

So last month I bought the original Korg Monotron second-hand, mostly as a collector’s piece. When I decided to plugged and pair it with the PO-33. I realized this little beast is no joke. The filter and LFO are absolutely wild: raw, dirty, and full of character. I felt that I really had to make a song with this combo. So here it is, a song inspired with one of the most bizarre memes ever: Skibidi Toilet... but it's techno.

Music:
Pocket Trax - 'Skibidi Techno'

Follow me:
instagram.com/pockettrax

#techno #skibiditoilet #po33 #teenage engineering #korgmonotron
#korg"

OP-1: Lo-Fi Lap Warmer

video upload by Mamotreco

"Just warming my lap with a wooly lo-fi jam made entirely with the Teenage Engineering OP-1.

Channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com"

Teenage Engineering OPXY // Sparkling Water

video upload by Dexba

"Caught the flu, locked in bed, brought the OPXY with me because JAMuary doesn't stop.
I wanted to play something soothing, but still with a kick, and here we are!
OPXY is slowly teaching me how to lay down drums, and I just wish it had more parameters to mess with, à-la-tracker. Maybe I should get a tracker? 😄
I hope you'll enjoy it!"

OP-XY ambient with mixer & tape

video upload by Robot Ostrich Dreams

"Expanding the OP-XY for live performance.

I love the OP-XY as a standalone tool, but for this ambient jam, I wanted more tactile control. I’m using the Novation Launch Control XL (mk2) to handle mixing and spatial effects.

The Mapping:
Volume on faders.
Filters on the top pots.
Delay and Reverb sends on the remaining knobs.

Watch for the drum processing in the second half. By sending only the drums to the Tape track, I can trigger glitchy breaks and fills without affecting the melodic elements.

Gear:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control XL (mk2)
iPhone 17 Pro"

Teenage Engineering OPXY // DAY 1 #jamuary2026

video upload by Dexba

"This year, I really want to try.
I want to get better, I want to become more fluent in the language of the many instruments I've collected, I have no idea where this will lead me, probably I'll feel the urge to sell everything and go back to just listening to other people's music, but in order to find that out, I need to at least try.
So here we are!"

OP-1 Field Firmware 1.5 Explained: Multi-Channel USB Audio, Amp Synth & Tape Updates

video upload by Noisegate

"Teenage Engineering have dropped a huge firmware update for the OP-1 Field, and it might be the most important one yet. In this video, we take a hands-on look at firmware 1.5, covering multi-channel USB audio, the new Amp input synth, count-in recording for tape, tape and drum crossfades, and other workflow improvements.

We also show how the OP-1 Field now works as a 10-channel USB audio interface, including routing individual tape tracks into a DAW or a USB-compliant mixer like the TX-6. If you are already using the OP-1 Field, or thinking about adding one to your setup, this update seriously changes what the instrument can do."

00:00 Firmware 1.5 Overview
00:26 Why This Update Matters
00:58 Multi-Channel USB Audio
01:16 OP-1 Field + TX-6 Setup
02:03 Enabling Multi-Channel USB Mode
03:33 Routing Tracks on the TX-6
03:46 OP-1 Field as a 10-Channel Audio Interface
05:26 New “Amp” Input Synth
05:50 Processing External Instruments
07:42 Using OP-1 Field as an Effects Processor
07:59 Count-In Recording for Tape
09:37 Tape and Drum Crossfades
09:47 Quality of Life Improvements
10:02 Final Thoughts on Firmware 1.5

Torso S4 and Teenage Engineering OP-XY

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"Granular, granular, granular."

Ambient Session by SRVND with Elastic OSC & Teenage Engineering OP-1

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Audiovisual artist / PureData expert Servando Barreiro / SRVND is playing with some of the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the OP-1. These presets are available in the current Elastic OSC 1.2 update!

Technical hint: OP-1 is sending Midi to Elastic OSC"

Another Machines is rocking Elastic OSC with a Digitakt for drums

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"High-energy techno producer Another Machines is showcasing the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the Elektron Digitakt.
These presets are part of the newly released 1.2 update.

Technical hint: Digitakt is sending Midi to Elastic OSC and receiving audio from the iPad - no extra sound card (for the iPad) needed - cool 😎."

Meet Teenage Engineering's Carlo, Miki, Ivana, Gisela, Olga, Leila, Bogdan, and Hatshepsut

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Bad Gear - TE Choir video upload by AudioPilz

Note this video is from two years ago, but I never managed to feature it or these devices on the site until now as they aren't really synths. These come to you curtesy of a supporting member who has them listed on Reverb here.

"Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:09 Overview Bad Gear - TE Choir
01:28 Presentation of the Dolls (feel free to skip)
02:10 Standalone Mode, Control via Bluetooth Midi / OP-1 Field
02:39 How does it work?
03:19 Start/Stop a Song
03:39 Midi Control, Articulation
04:16 Limitations, Bugs, Issues, Latency
04:49 How it ACTUALLY works in practice
05:01 What else??? (Github, Pricing, Thanks)
05:30 Hate
05:54 Jam 1 (Sleepy Anime Music)
06:45 Jam 2 (Classic Bad Gear Jam)
07:07 Finale (Art House)
07:37 Verdict"

And a short one from HAINBACH:

Teenage Engineering Choir Unboxing And Sound
video upload by HAINBACH



via these listings

Be sure to check out the seller's other listings.

Each singer/member has its own vocal tone and is in very good condition and the electronic modules all work.

Holiday Songs

"Shchedryk" (Carol of the Bells)
"Deck the Halls"
"Sankta Lucia"
"O Come, All Ye Faithful"
"O Tannenbaum" (O Christmas Tree)
"Silent Night"
"Prelude" (a short introductory piece)
"Auld Lang Syne" (also available in their downloads)


All preloaded songs - more can be played live with BLE MIDI

silent night – franz xaver gruber, joseph mohr, j f young*
o tannenbaum – trad., ernst anschütz*
o come, all ye faithful – john reading, frederick oakeley*
sankta lucia – trad. via teodoro cottrau, sigrid elmblad*
deck the halls – charles wood, thomas oliphant
shchedryk (carol of the bells) – mykola leontovych
auld lang syne – trad. via robert burns
love me, and the world is mine – ernest ball, dave reed jr.
i never knew – tom pitts, raymond egan, roy marsh
sverige – wilhelm stenhammar
dear old girl – theodore morse, henry buck
gute nacht – robert schumann, friedrich rückert
sweet adeline – harry armstrong, richard gerard husch
warm-up exercise: signore – trad.
in all my dreams, i dream of you – al piantadosi, joe m
den blomstertid nu kommer – trad., israel kolmodin
i've been working on the railroad – trad.
now is the month of maying – thomas morley
gaudeamus igitur – trad.
warm-up exercise: zing-a-mama – trad.
the darktown strutters' ball – shelton brooks
an die freude – ludwig van beethoven
en sommarafton – adolf fredrik lindblad
tourdion – pierre attaingnant, césar geoffray
goodbye my coney island baby – les applegate
o haupt voll blut und wunden – johann sebastian bach

Pictured: Carlo & Miki

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Stranger Things Theme - Synthesizer Cover

video upload by Zhou Jun

Arturia Keystep MK2
Arturia Minifreak
Korg ARP Odyssey FS
Moog Minimoog Model D
Vermona DRM1 MK4
Teenage Engineering OP-XY

Ambient Things | OP-XY Stranger Things theme Cover

video upload by Lo-fi Pask

"An ambient reinterpretation of the iconic Stranger Things theme, created entirely on the Teenage Engineering OP-XY.

To celebrate the release of Stranger Things 5, I started working on a traditional cover using the OP-XY and the fantastic Danger Strings sound pack. But while searching through my library, I stumbled upon a pad that inspired a completely different direction.

From that sound came the sketch of an atmospheric, dreamy ambient track. Almost as a joke, I layered the classic Stranger Things arpeggio on top, and surprisingly, it just worked. That accidental blend gave life to this ambient-style Stranger Things cover, something a bit different from the usual reinterpretations.

It wasn’t an easy process: I changed notes, key, textures, and more than once I felt like abandoning the idea. But eventually, everything clicked into place.

🔥 If you’re into ambient music, synth textures, Teenage Engineering gears, or Stranger Things' iconic sound design, this track is for you.

Hope you enjoy it!

🎧 For the full immersive experience — subtle textures, evolving pads, spatial details, and low-end nuances — listening with headphones is highly recommended."

Jamming with the Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim & Ting: dub, reggae & beyond

video upload by Signal Sounds

"The Unperson returns to the Signal Sounds channel to put Teenage Engineering’s new box through its paces! The EP-40 Riddim is the latest iteration of the EP-133 form factor, and it’s a whole heap of fun. It’s loaded with sounds inspired by reggae and dub styles, and the EP-2350 Ting microphone is the icing on the cake, with its voice transformer and sound effects.

Buy it here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/teenage-..."

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Supertone synth engines
04:47 Pressure-sensitive dub sirens
06:17 Ting microphone
08:28 Making a beat
10:59 Loop controls
13:23 Tape Stop effect
14:17 New performance parameters
17:52 Punch-in effects
18:46 Conclusion

With The Unperson