Elektron, OP-1, Kaleidoscope | Pure Synth Hardware Sound

video upload by Mamotreco

"A short and sweet hardware synth jam. Hopefully the start of something beautiful.

Gear featured in this setup:
• Teenage Engineering OP-1
• Vadim Minkin's Kaleidoscope Synth
• Elektron Octatrack
• Elektron Analog Four
• Teenage Engineering K.O. Sidekick EP-136

Recorded live with no external overdubs or DAWs."

LEAKED! Teenage Engineering OP-XY gets a HUGE Update!?

video upload by SON WU

"A HUGE new Teenage Engineering OP-XY firmware update is coming on October 15th!

The update is expected to bring some exciting new features, including multi-channel USB audio, a brand-new 9-voice drum synth engine, and a new track filter with compression and distortion.

These additions could make the OP-XY an even more powerful production tool!"

Teenage Engineering K.O. Sidekick + iPad | Mobile Live Session

video upload by Elastic Instruments

"The Teenage Engineering K.O. series makes a good sparring partner for iOS devices! 🥊🥊

In this video, the K.O. Sidekick doubles as an audio interface and a performance mixer for live effects. On the left, the EP-133 supplies the beats. On the right, the iPad runs a bassline in Elastic Melody, layered with Elastic OSC receiving MIDI from Melody. Molli Looper adds looping and filter effects, while AUM sends MIDI clock to keep the EP-133 in sync.

A sweet mobile setup with plenty of hands-on control—and a lot of fun :)"

Live at Home II (Elektron Digitone // MFB Tanzbar // Roland S1 // Teenage Engineering KO Sidekick)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"It's been almost a year since I last used my Elektron Digitone. The knobs had gradually become sticky, making the instrument pretty unpleasant to use. Since this seems to be an issue other people have experienced too (and I've had similar problems with other gear), I eventually decided to buy replacement knobs and swap them myself.

And honestly, this machine is too good to stay on the shelf!

To celebrate its return, here's a second "Live at Home" session: a 14-minute live set built mainly around patterns I recorded on the Digitone before I stopped using it.

The setup:
Elektron Digitone : the heart of the setup, sequencing the Roland S-1 and sending program changes to switch its sounds throughout the set.
Roland S-1 : mainly handling the bass.
MFB Tanzbär : adding some extra analog drums, using its own internal sequencer.
Teenage Engineering KO Sidekick : processing the Tanzbär (Channel 1) and the Digitone (Channel 2), with onboard effects for breaks, transitions, and a bit of hands-on sound shaping.

The Digitone acts as the master clock, with MIDI running from the Digitone to the S-1 and then to the Tanzbär. While the Digitone sequences the S-1, the Tanzbär keeps its own patterns running in sync with the rest of the setup.

No elaborate concept this time, just a chance to revisit some old patterns, bring the Digitone back into the mix, and see where the machines take me.

As always, the performance was recorded in a single take. I mixed and mastered the individual tracks afterwards in Ableton Live, but the musical performance itself wasn't edited or fixed.

00:00 Track 01 01:21 Track 02 03:04 Track 03 05:06 Track 04 06:26 Track 05 07:55 Track 06 09:07 Track 07 10:37 Track 08 12:28 Track 09 12:52 Track 10"

Glitchy Beats Meet Dreamy Synth Sounds

video upload by TrikOsk

"Glitchy, punchy beats meet dreamy synth textures and soft felt piano chords in this short live hardware jam.

Gear used:

Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic: drums & glitchy beats

Critter & Guitari Organelle M: Juno-style synth & sequencer

Arturia MicroLab 3 – felt piano chords (via Organelle)"

Trying JIANT FM for FM1 FM DRUMS - MIDI FX OPZ STYLE - NEW ENGINES - 8 PROYECTS - SONG MODE

video upload by JIANT

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.


Here's something interesting: I did a quick search for more info on JIANT FM and couldn't find any additional details online aside from the video, yet a according to AI: "JIANT FM is a custom firmware project or build created by user @JUANJIANT for the M-VAVE FM-1 pocket FM synthesizer.

Key Features of JIANT FM

• FM Drums: Specialized drum synthesis and sequencing tools tailored for the FM-1.
• MIDI FX OPZ Style: Features inspired by the workflow and MIDI effects of the Teenage Engineering OP-Z.
• New Engines: Expanded sound and synthesis options beyond the stock firmware.
• Project Management: Support for up to 8 projects.
• Song Mode: Built-in arrangement and song-building capabilities."

Did AI deduce it from the video? All links for the summary point to the video, not other sources.

8 track party - OP-XY Electro House Live Jam

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Tuesday is the night for letting off some steam. Clearly.
Hope you enjoy.
Gear used:
Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

OP-XY keeps inspiring to make this kind of sound - Melancholic IDM live music

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Just one of those days. Noodling about took me in this direction. And I liked it! Hope you do too

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

Lo-Fi Electronica with Piano Fragments and Glitch Textures | Forgotten Keys 2026-09-29 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An electronica piece built from fragmented piano sounds and layered lo-fi textures.

This piece was created with the EP-133 K.O. II and microKORG S.

Twelve piano samples are loaded into the EP-133 K.O. II. An eight-bar loop is played while Punch-in FX adds noise and glitch effects. The output is also processed through the MICROCOSM with reverb while sounds from the PHRASE LOOPER are layered over the loop.

The microKORG S is processed through the Chase Bliss LOST+FOUND with delay and reverb, creating sustained tones with a lo-fi texture.

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Knock Out 🎚️(Teenage Engineering K.O.-Sidekick EP-136 // MFB Tanzbar // Roland S-1 // J-6)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"A new little piece of gear joins the setup! 🎛️

This time, I'm introducing the Teenage Engineering KO II Sidekick EP-136 , a small but surprisingly powerful little mixer, and a very welcome addition to the setup.

And this one is a little different from my last jams: there's no external sequencers like the Squarp Hapax or Arturia Keystep Pro involved! 😄

Instead, I'm using the built-in sequencers of all 3 instruments in the setup: the MFB Tanzbär , Roland S-1 and *Roland J-6*. It's actually quite refreshing to let the instruments take care of their own sequences for once.

The Tanzbär is on Channel 1 , bringing its punchy analog drums to the party. Channel 2 is shared by the Roland S-1 and *Roland J-6*: the J-6 handles the bass and chords, while the S-1 also provides the lead chimes during the intro.

The problem? The Sidekick only has *2 stereo channels*.

So, naturally, I had to cheat a little. 😄

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Music for a cocktail lounge but everyone is wasted - OP-XY Live music

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Lounge vibes but just a bit unhinged

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

Bad Gear - This is A MEME, right???

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about cyma forma RND. This godforsaken lovechild of a novelty toy even Teenage Engineering would be ashamed to put to the market and a 2005 Liberal Arts College Bachelor’s degree thesis, obvious ragebait for old school producers and synthesists and FL Studio Autogun ripoff is just a meme, right? Right?"

100% OP-XY internal synth engines. How does this thing sound so polished? - Live IDM music

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Ok, so maybe it's partly me. I do spend a lot of time tweaking my synth sounds to get them juuust right. Even so this box just mesmerises me when you hit the sweet spots.

Hope you enjoy it

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

OP-XY Cinematic music for a movie that's not been made yet

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Just trying some more cinematic sort of stuff. Nit moody this one.

Enjoy!

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

Motionless // Teenage Engineering OP-1f and Ableton Live ambient

video upload by Stefano Mattia

"I made this piece on my OP-1f a few days after my neighbour’s cat died. We found him motionless on the terrace, under the rain.

I had seen him around many times, in the ordinary way you notice the familiar things around you without really thinking about them.

I don’t have much else to say about it. I just made this small piece and somehow it felt right to dedicate it to him."

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Elastic Melody for iPad – Feature Demo with K.O. Sidekick

video upload by Elastic Instruments

"Elastic Melody has just received a huge update, significantly expanding its sonic possibilities and sequencing capabilities!

In this performance, Elastic Melody runs on two iPads: the left iPad mainly provides the rhythms, while the right one plays the bassline. Both devices stay perfectly synchronized via Ableton Link.

Available as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, Elastic Melody features three channels of synthesized sounds, an analog-style step sequencer, and four master effects—making it easy to create evolving melodies, basslines, rhythms, and polyrhythms.

The Teenage Engineering K.O. Sidekick is a great choice for this setup. Here, it acts as both an audio interface and a performance mixer for live effects. Its tempo tracking keeps the effects synchronized with the performance.

In case you’re wondering: This video is not sponsored by Teenage Engineering. I bought the Sidekick myself—I’ve simply been having a lot of fun with it lately! ;)"

Teenage Engineering K.O. Sidekick with two iPads — Live Jam

video upload by Elastic Instruments

"The K.O. Sidekick is the perfect sparring partner for iOS devices! 🥊🥊
It’s so much fun to play with :)

In this video, the Sidekick serves as both an audio interface and a performance mixer for live effects [note the tape loop]. Elastic Melody runs on two iPads: the left iPad mainly provides the rhythms, while the right one plays the bassline. The two iPads stay in sync via Ableton Link, while the K.O. Sidekick uses tempo tracking to keep its effects in sync. Very cool!

Elastic Melody has just received a huge update that significantly expands its sonic possibilities and sequencing capabilities. Available as both a standalone app and an AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, Elastic Melody features three channels of synthesized sounds, an analog-style step sequencer, and four master effects."

[054] Commuter jams. Sketching with Dirtywave M8

video upload by super secret submarine

"The Dirtywave M8 is so fun to play and the portability is unparalleled. I’ve tried sketching on flights with Teenage Engineering pocket operators and the OP-XY and have had some fun jams but the M8 is next-level commuter-friendly."