New Pocket Operators - Pocket Synths Coming From Teenage Engineering

The line-up:

PO-12 / rhythm [pictured further below]

the rhythm is a drum machine with a 16 step sequencer with 16 different sounds which are a mix between synthesis and samples.

PO-14 / sub

the sub is a bass line driven synthesizer. it’s got a 16 step sequencer with 16 sounds and 16 effects/playing styles.

PO-16 / factory

the factory is a melody / lead-synth oriented machine with a 16 step sequencer, 16 sounds and 16 effects/ playing styles.

Note the Cheap Monday logo.

Video & samples further below.

This one in via Lars Nielsen. Teenage Engineering will be at Booth 6409 at the NAMM show.

The details via AskAudio Magazine:

"January 22nd teenage engineering and cheap monday launch a line of pocket operators – micro synthesizers that fit in your pocket and a line of matching gear. the launch takes place simultaneously in-store and online at colette, paris and the namm trade show in los angeles.

The idea of the collaboration between teenage engineering and cheap monday was born in the autumn of 2013. the engineers needed new, protective, lab coats for the staff and instead of buying generic ones teenage engineering’s creative director, jesper kouthoofd, turned to his longtime friend ann-sofie back asking cheap monday to design a unique coat and additional garments for his team. cheap monday took on the challenge but asked for a return favour; what began with the engineers need for new lab wear grew into a project where a line of portable synthesizers and matching gear were born in a unique collaboration between the two brands.

The matching brand philosophies: to 'make jeans and fashion for the people' -great products at a good price- (cheap monday) and “we believe in making products for everyone, no matter where you live or what language you speak” (teenage engineering) has provided the perfect cornerstone for the collaboration as well as acted as an inspiration for the design process. with the new pocket operators, retailing at only $59 each, teenage engineering and cheap monday are most likely introducing the smallest, smoothest and cheapest synthesizers ever, still delivering premium sound, features and effects.

'I think this can be the seed to a new movement, at least a new music genre. all thanks to the open minded team at cheap monday and ann-sofie back', says jesper kouthoofd, founder and ceo at teenage engineering. With the launch of the teenage engineering collaboration, cheap monday has now taken a step outside of its core business; jeans and fashion.

'It’s great to work with jesper again, not to mention the rest of the amazing team at teenage engineering. in addition to being amazing products in its own right, the pocket operators are a perfect addition to the cheap monday assortment, fulfilling our brand promise to make great products at a good prize,' says ann-sofie back, creative director at cheap monday.

The pocket operators will be launched at internationally renowned concept store colette on january 22nd and will be available exclusively in store, on www.colette.fr and on www.teenageengineering.com until february 1st. from beginning of february www.cheapmonday.com and selected retailers across the world will carry the pocket operators and the gear.

Teenage engineering’s new line of musical instruments is called pocket operators and consists of three pocket sized synthesizers. all three models come without casing where the components and artwork are visible directly on the printed circuit board. the 2xaaa battery powered pocket operators also come with a segment lcd screen, built in speaker, alarm clock and a stand made from bent wire. all models also feature parameter locks as well as synchronization functionality and they all have 3.5mm line in and line out. each model has its own set of effects such as filters, bit-crushing, delay, stutter and many more."

Teenage Engineering PO-12 Hands-on Published on Jan 21, 2015 Peter Kirn

"A quick look at the new, Nintendo Game & Watch-inspired, LCD display for the PO-12 synth line. Here, it's the 'factory' melodic instrument. Stay tuned fora bigger demo, though - this sounds a LOT bigger than you think."



Demos via Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music. You'll find his write-up and a additional pics here.

NAMM: Teenage Engineering OP-1 Ready for Production

"OP-1 Newsletter #3, Jan 14, 2011

SPECIAL NAMM 2011 ANNOUNCEMENT

Finally. After more than two years of development the OP-1 is ready for production.

Initial supply will be limited. We now accept reservations at http://www.teenageengineering.com

Order now to make sure you get an OP-1 from the first production run. Manufacturing, assembly and shipping will be eight weeks.

PRICE

The OP-1 is priced at $ 799 / Euro 799 (including EC-VAT).

We have got questions about the dollar versus euro price.
The apparently higher euro price is a consequence of that we are required to add sales tax on all sales to the european union.

MEET US AT NAMM

We are in Hall A, Booth# 6409. The NAMM Show, Anaheim convention center in California. This is the place to try out an OP-1 for yourself. The show ends on Sunday.

BETA

Invitations has been sent out to the people selected for the Beta program.

We are exited to open up the sales of the OP-1 and are looking forward to hear what music you will create with our beloved synthesizer.

Thank you for signing up for the Teenage Engineering Newsletter.

Have a nice day.

-Teenage Engineering."

Teenage Engineering @ NAMM 2011 OP-1

YouTube via DontEatWhatTheyFeed | January 14, 2011 |

"Jesper from Teenage Engineering discusses the updates and release of the OP-1"

One more video in via Luis here: http://www.viddler.com/simple/85f10197/

Updates: via Luis Duran @ www.othersidesounds.com:

Namm Show 2011 - Teenage Engineering

YouTube via accordoTV | January 15, 2011

via Stefan in the comments:

Teenage Engineering OP-1

YouTube via ChuckLevins | January 14, 2011 |

"Sneak peak at one of the hottest upcoming synths out there!"

Update:

Teenage Engineering Op-1 Namm 2011 by Rock oN Report

YouTube via RockoNCompany | January 16, 2011 |

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Demos by Krog360

Published on Mar 8, 2013 Krog360·46 videos

Remember you can forward to the next video via the controls on the bottom of the player.

Playlist:
Teenage Engineering OP-1 - Grey
Teenage Engineering OP-1 - B-Side
Teenage Engineering OP-1 - Stifled
Teenage Engineering OP-1 - Paris 98'
Teenage Engineering OP-1 - Submarine
Teenage Engineering OP-1 - Windy
Teenage Engineering OP-1 - Propulsion

Teenage Engineering Eurorack, POM-400 Matrix Kits & Talking to Aliens with a Steiner Masters Touch

Talking to Aliens video upload by Dave Vondle

This is a bit of a triple post. Dave Vondle of http://matrix.vondle.com wrote in to let me know the final 9 units of the Ghielmetti Pin Matrix Kit for the Teenage Engineering POM-400, previously posted here, have been completed. It's featured in the video above and in a post by Teenage Engineering on converting their Pocket Operator Modules (POM) to eurorack.

That said, first the description for the video above:

"Figured out how to communicate to extraterrestrial organisms.

The Calmset 3 connected to my brain is generating the frequencies - and the Masters Touch is taking breath, bite, and touch into the Teenage Engineering POM-400 (with my matrix kit attached). Breath controls the amplitude and bite/touch modify filter parameters. This all runs through the VOCU tape echo."

See here for some additional posts featuring the Masters Touch including pics. You can also find some info on Patchman Music here.

Second, info on the final batch of Matrix Kits from http://matrix.vondle.com:

"Over a year ago I created a bolt-on kit to turn a Teenage Engineering Pocket Modular 400 into a matrix synth like the EMS Synthi. Instead of using cables to patch outputs from one module into inputs of another, you use the supplied pins to connect a row (output) to the corresponding column (input).

I have completed the final batch of 9 kits, as the manufacturer of the matrices recently went out of business. Teenage engineering just wrote a blog post featuring the kit, so I figured it would be a good time to get these last kits out there.

More info about the kit:

The matrix itself was made in Switzerland by the established patchbay company, Ghielmetti, and the kit simply bolts onto the back of the POM-400 modules with the supplied hardware - there is no soldering required. Once bolted on, it enables you to make 100% of all the patches you could otherwise make using cables, with the added benefit of having virtually no restrictions on the number of available outputs and inputs for each module. Patch cables can still be used in conjunction with the matrix for interfacing the system with external modules and running sound out from the device.

I thought you folks might be interested! For more details and to place an order go to matrix.vondle.com

Bonus Video - Here’s me when I patched a Steiner Master’s Voice into the POM-400, with the kit installed:" [above]

Third: eurorack conversions for Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operator Modules (and euro racking Pocket Operators):

via Teenage Engineering: eurorack is a very common system format when it comes to modular synths. there are tons of modules and manufacturers on the market and the pocket operator modular series is eurorack compatible. this means any POM system can be used together with any other module, from any other brand. while the pocket rack format is slightly smaller than eurorack, you only need some minor tweaks to fit your pocket operator modules in your eurorack system.

here are a few ways to 'eurorackify' your pocket operator modulars and pocket operators, plus a bonus mod to really expand the capabilities of your POM-400.

eurorack front panels for POM
the two companies malm.audio and jklmnt have joined forces and created custom eurorack front panels for the complete range of modules available in the pocket operator modular POM-400 and POM-170. pick your favorite module and mount that in your existing eurorack system, or create a complete replica of an entire system. the various panels range from 6 hp width, up to 18 hp.

power adapters
they've also made a convenient power adapter that easily converts the power connector from pocket rack to eurorack. no soldering is required and everything above is available through the oddvolt webstore.

pokit for POM-16 by grayscale
the company grayscale makes modules and stylish eurorack front panels for a lot of products. their pokit is a eurorack conversion kit for the POM-16 keyboard. the front panel has a matte black finish and is 42 hp wide. the kit even comes with matching gray official knobs. this is a great option for enabling your system with the 4-channel sequencer, arpeggiator and keyboard that is the POM-16.

pocket operators and eurorack
the usually hand-held regular pocket operators can also be used in a eurorack system. this could for instance be a great way to create a portable and powerful grab-and-go live performance instrument, or to have pocket operators tightly and neatly integrated into your studio setup. here are two examples of how to mount pocket operators in a eurorack case.

EURORACK ADAPTER BY LPZW:

POKIT - EURORACK CONVERSION KIT FOR POM-16:

The Best-Selling Synths and Electronic Gear of 2021 on Reverb

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Perfect Circuit Chat w/ Alissa & Moises from Teenage Engineering Hosted By BboyTech and Trovarsi

Published on May 7, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Alissa DeRubeis from Teenage Engineering (and the Synth Library) and Moises Horta Valenzuela, a Mentor from the Teenage Engineering Electronic Music School (https://teenage.engineering/ems) join us live for a Perfect Circuit Chat. Teenage Engineering always has interesting instruments, and now they also have a school to help you learn how to make electronic music. Our hosts BBoyTech and Trovarsi will be part of this discussion with Teenage Engineering.

The stream will be live from6-7PM PST on 5/7/20

Teenage Engineering products available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/teenag..."

Weekly OP-1 - Teenage Engineering OP-1 Demos

Published on Mar 21, 2014 ETV Broadcast

Playlist:
Teenage Engineering OP-1 demo:"Weekly OP-1" Vol.1 - Drum sampler demo#1 :Preset"MXD"
Teenage Engineering OP-1 demo:"Weekly OP-1" Vol.2 - FM synthesizer test "Space noise"
Teenage Engineering OP-1 SKETCH sequencer test:"Dinosaur"(Weekly OP-1 special issue vol.1)
Teenage Engineering OP-1 demo:"Weekly OP-1" Vol.3 - TOMBOLA sequencer jam
Teenage Engineering OP-1 demo:"Weekly OP-1" Vol.4 - Drum sampler demo#2 :Preset"CX FIVE"
Teenage Engineering OP-1 CWO＋Drum sampler ("Weekly OP-1" Vol.5) - Drum sampler demo#3 :Preset"DAILY BRIP"

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:

Synth Jams by Jay Hosking

Published on Jul 26, 2019 Jay Hosking

Spotted the first video in the playlist above on discchord.com. The Playlist contains 21 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around. Descriptions for each are below. All videos feature various gear so you should be able to get an idea of some of the capabilities of each featured. You can check out Jay Hosking's music at https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/.

Note, more will likely get added over time. The following playlist is as of this post:

1. Jam w/ Vermona PERfourMER MkII, Elektron Analog Rytm MkII, OTO Bam, Styrmon Big Sky, Fugue Machine

A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by some pretty tough news that has me sentimental.

I loved the Elektron Analog Four MkII so much that I picked up the Analog Rytm MkII. My feelings on the Rytm are mixed. On the one hand, it's missing that spontaneity and spark of units like the Arturia DrumBrute Impact and Teenage Engineering OP-Z, with no readymade performance effects, roller bar, or global randomization, and a slower workflow. On the other hand, I really like its analogue sound engines, any unused tracks can be converted into impressive analogue mono synths, it does beautiful things to samples, and like all Elektron boxes it integrates the effects into the sequencer really nicely.

As for the Vermona PERfourMER MkII, I'd been pining over it for ages, and it was fun to finally tinker with it. The Perfourmer definitely excels in the mid- and high- range, and I love how the independent voices making really interesting voices for chords.

Vermona PERfourMER MkII + OTO Bam — Three synths (left chord note, right chord note, melody)
Vermona PERfourMER MkII + Strymon Big Sky — Bass chord note synth
Elektron Analog Rytm MkII — Drums, samples, sample melody, punchy bass
Fugue Machine (iOS) — Sequencing
IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo — MIDI out from iOS

Written and performed within a 24-hour period, and uploaded as is, with only a little sidechain compression on the Perfourmer (to emphasize the sound that the Rytm was already making), and compression/limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/

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Teenage Engineering behind the scenes of TX–6 field mixer

video upload by teenage engineering

"a behind the scenes look at how TX–6 field mixer is made."

via Teenage Engineering

"To celebrate the release of TX–6, we thought we'd give you a look into the design and engineering process behind our portable mixer. here software developer and product owner marcus nilsson shares his experience working on TX–6 over the years. also, with the ability to travel again, we have some behind the scenes footage of our customized production process, filmed in our factory in malaysia.

hello marcus! can you tell us about what you do at teenage engineering?

i'm the main software developer and product owner of the TX–6 field mixer. i joined teenage engineering ten years ago when we were only seven people working in a garage. at the time we only had OP–1, and since then i've been involved in many of our products along the way.

so what's the story behind TX–6 and field?

the idea behind field system is to let you make music or perform when you feel like it and wherever you are without the need for a computer or other bulky gear. the TX–6 mixer is part of that system and we felt that this was a missing piece of equipment on the market. i know i've been looking for a product like this!

and on a personal note, when i was 12 years old i was given an electronics kit which just happened to be a mixer. i soldered and built it, using it to make mixtapes - so working on TX–6 feels like a childhood project coming full circle."

Read the full interview on Teenage Engineering's site here.

Hicut Cake - Recipes

Published on Aug 19, 2016 hicutcake

Playlist:
Hicut Cake #016 :: Roland Aira Tr-8 // Casio Casiotone MT-100 // Commodore C-64
Hicut Cake #015 :: Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Po-24 // Strymon Big Sky
Hicut Cake Classics :: J.S. Bach – Bourrée in E Minor // Starring: Moog Mother-32
Hicut Cake #014 :: Moog Mother-32 x 2 // Strymon Big Sky // MFB Tanzbär
Hicut Cake #013 :: Elektron Machinedrum // Moog Mother-32
Hicut Cake Tokyo Special :: PO-12 in Shibuya
Hicut Cake #012 :: Elektron Machinedrum // Moog Mother 32 // Moog MF-104m // Microkorg //MFB Tanzbär
Hicut Cake #011 :: Elektron Machinedrum // Moog Mother 32 // Voyager OS // Arp Odyssey //MFB Tanzbär
Hicut Cake #008 :: MFB Tanzbär // Moog Mother-32 // Tr-8 // Arp Oddysey // Strymon BigSky // MF-104M
Hicut Cake #010 :: Elektron Machinedrum // PO-24 //Arturia Microbrute // Korg Miku Stomp
Hicut Cake #009 :: MFB Tanzbär // Moog Mother-32 // Strymon Big Sky // Moog MF-101 // MF-107
Hicut Cake #007 :: Roland Tr-8 // Strymon Big Sky // Arturia Microbrute // Moog MF-104M
Hicut Cake #006 :: MFB Tanzbär // Strymon Big Sky // Moog Voyager x 2
Hicut Cake #005 :: Teenage Engineering PO-24 // Moog MF-104M // MFB Tanzbär // Moog Voyager
Hicut Cake #004 :: Teenage Engineering PO-12 // PO-14 // Moog Moogerfooger MF-101 // MF-108M
Hicut Cake #003 :: MFB-Tanzbär// Teenage Engineering PO-20 // PO-28 // Moog Moogerfooger MF-104M
Hicut Cake #002 :: Teenage Engineering PO-12 // Moog Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox
Hicut Cake #001 :: Teenage Engineering PO-12 // PO-14 // PO-16

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators

Published on Mar 2, 2015 sonicstate

"Our mini series on the much anticipated Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators. Gaz Williams takes a look"

Pocket Operator PO12 - Review

Published on Mar 3, 2015 sonicstate

"In the second of our Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator week series, Gaz Williams takes a look at the PO12 Rhythm drum machine"

Pocket Operator PO14 Sub Review

Published on Mar 4, 2015 sonicstate

"Day 3 in our Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Week - today its the turn of the PO14 - Sub, this one is designed for bass - see what Gaz Williams makes of it."

Pocket Operator PO16 - Factory Review

Published on Mar 5, 2015 sonicstate

"Gaz looks at the last of the three Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators the PO16 Factory - more for synth and melodic lines."

Pocket Operators - Together - final episode

Published on Mar 6, 2015 sonicstate

"The final part of our mini series on the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators, which was one of the most popular releases at NAMM. Gaz Williams, hooks them up together and see if they play nice"

Teenage Engineering Videos by kuonrecords

YouTube Uploaded by kuonrecords

Playlist:

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Test#01 with Famicom(NES)
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Test#02 with Bass Ukulele
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Test#03 with MS-20
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Test#04 with Toy Piano
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Test#05 with Alpaca

Teenage Engineering Introduces New Pocket Operators - Arcade, Office, and Robot

Audulus 2 Minute Tip - 6: How to Make an Auto Wah Effect

Published on Jan 21, 2016 teenageengineering

"introducing PO-20 office by teenage engineering and cheap monday."

Update: CUCKOO tutorial added below!

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Bad Gear - That Teenage Engineering Thing

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Synth nerds shopping for gear will come across plenty of options that seem a little overpriced: generic raspberry pis in plastic enclosures, iconic instruments going for around 50% of the repair cost needed to keep them up and running for the next 5 years and the usual Reverb madness raising the blood pressure of GAS victims all around the globe.

Today we are going to talk about PO-33. While this 2018 lofi sampler, microscopic groovebox and indispensable salted caramel latte chaser is both affordable AND powerful, it might be part of Teenage Engineering’s most perfidious strategy to go EP-133 medieval on your wallet.

That Teenage Engineering Thing
Bad Gear - OP-TOY!!!
Pocket Operator
Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O!
TE PO33 KO
Teenage Engineering OP-XY

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:06 Overview Teenage Engineering PO-33
01:33 Audio Quality, Melodic, Drums, Slicing ,...
02:20 Polyphony, Basic Features
02:50 Punch-in FX
03:11 Sequencer
03:38 Workflow Hacks
04:04 Connectivity, Sync, Audio
04:18 Enclosures, Pricing
04:41 Hate
05:06 Jam 1 ( Downbeat )
06:06 Jam 2 ( DIY Trance )
06:55 Finale ( MicroHouse )
07:25 Verdict"

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Synthesizer w/ Accessories

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"This is a huge package which includes:

1) Teenage Engineering OP-1 Gen II (TE 002 AS 001)
2) Teenage Engineering OP-1 Accessory Kit (Never used)
3) Teenage Engineering Spiral Audio Cable
4) Teenage Engineering Bill Amberg Leather OP-1 Folio Case (Never used)
5) Teenage Engineering OP-1 Pin and 1121 Keychain (Never used/Sealed)
6) Decksaver Cover for OP-1 (Perfect no scratches)
7) Custom OP-1 tilt stand
8) Analog Cases OP-1 Case
9) USB cable, original OP-1 overlay, box, outer box, and shipping box
10) Remainder of Allstate Protection Plan (coverage ends 1/11/24)
11) One set of Chroma Caps just in case you want to preserve the more delicate encoder knobs that come on the OP-1. Also, some people prefer the feel of the Chroma Caps. You have both sets so you can choose!"

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Teenage Engineering OP-Z Set to Ship Mid October

via Teenage Engineering

"– let us start by apologizing for the long delay. to develop new products can at times be quite hard and when you work on things that have never been done before, it's even harder. over the last year we have re-worked and re-thought in absurdum, but now when three long years of development have finally come to an end, we feel quite confident that you will actually thank us for that extra long wait.

why? you might ask...

– because the result is just pretty, pretty great."

Update: Additional details and specs are in:

"The Teenage Engineering OP–Z is the first stand-alone 16-track sequencer that allows synchronised live composition of music, visuals and lights. The OP-Z is one of a kind.

Born to be portable at just 212.5 mm wide, 57.5 mm in height and 10 mm thick, it weighs in at just 850g. With the absence of a screen, Teenage Engineering introduces the concept of ’bring your own display’ - use your iPhone, iPad or computer - the OP-Z is built for people on the move that already carry a great display in their pocket.

Packed with multiple synthesiser engines, beats, samples, effects, visuals and preset patterns, the OP-Z also has the ability to control up to 16 lights through DMX, it has Unity 3d® integration to let you interact with your own 3D worlds, as well a built-in photomatic feature which allows you to instantly sequence images taken with your smartphone camera.

The OP-Z has an expansion slot for modules that will add a range of hardware upgrades, each with its own unique functionality. The first module will be launched later this year.

Complete the OP-Z universe with a range of Teenage Engineering accessories like the bespoke design leather case.
OP-Z is ready to be used anytime, anywhere, straight out of your pocket.


Specifications
16-track multi-speed sequencer
16 individual and independent synthesis, sampler and control tracks
160 user programmable patterns
Interchangeable modular effects
14 multi-program step components
External screen with OP-Z ios app
Dual domain synthesis
6-Axis motion sensor (G-force)
Bluetooth 5.0 LE
1 year battery stand-by time
USB Type-C jack
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable for charging and control included in package
3.5 mm 4-pole jack (stereo out/mic)
Integrated MEMS microphone

Pricing and Availability:
The Teenage Engineering OP-Z begins shipping mid-October 2018 priced at £529 RRP inc VAT."

Teenage Engineering Introduces the EP–1320 Medieval

video upload by teenage engineering

"introducing EP–1320 medieval – the world’s very first medieval electronic instrument by teenage engineering.

EP–1320 medieval includes hundreds of expertly recorded playable medieval instruments – processed through analogue dynamics, tape, vinyl and more; from strings and bows, to drums, percussion, and foley.
embarking on a harrowing quest? this pint-sized medieval instrument is perfect for the treacherous road ahead."

Teenage Engineering - EP-1320 Medieval

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"Behind the Latin-printed labels and familiar panel layout is one incredibly powerful new device. Expanding on the huge success of the knockout 2, teenage engineering delivers a wildly fun new device with an all new set of punch-in effects, powerful arpeggiator and hundreds of percussive medieval samples to get started. The EP 1320 Medieval is sure to impress. Similar but the same.

with the EP-1320’s sample engine you can timestretch, re-pitch, chop and pan to your heart’s content. Transform ordinary sounds into glitching basses, chordal patterns or arpeggiated atmospheric leads.

The Teenage Engineering EP-1320 is available immediately for shipping and in-store pickup at Noisebug

#synth #drummachine #sampler #teenageengineering #pocketoperator #ep1320 #ep1320medieval #synthesizer #groovebox

00:00:00 Beat 1
00:01:30 Beat 2
00:02:36 Beat 3
00:05:22 Beat 4
00:06:58 Sound Selection and Arp
00:08:35 Fader Presets
00:10:36 Pocus
00:12:18 Beat 5"

Priced at $299 (check with dealers on the right)

"a medieval experience like no other, EP–1320 features hundreds of built-in medieval sounds. go back in time and play along with the included magical melodies, sultry songs and bubonic beats. included in the box are 4 knobs, a sticker pack and a quick start guide.

built-in mic and speaker
6 stereo voices / 12 mono
128MB memory including 96MB ROM sounds and 32MB user sample memory
9 user projects
7 built-in pocus and 12 punch-in pocus
pressure sensitive keys and multi-functional fader
sampling frequency: 46 kHz / 16-bit
1x stereo in/out, sync in/out, midi in/out and usb-c
powered by 4x AAA batteries, or via usb-c
dimensions: 240 mm x 176 mm x 16 mm | 9.45 in x 6.93 in x 0.63 in

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Teenage Engineering - History and Design Philosophy & the Pocket Operator Story

Teenage Engineering Part 1 - History and Design Philosophy

Published on Dec 16, 2015 Silicon Labs

"This is the first part of our interview with Teenage Engineering. See how they keep their products fun and extraordinary at the same time!"

Teenage Engineering Part 2 - Pocket Operator Story

Published on Dec 16, 2015 Silicon Labs

"This is the second part of our interview with Teenage Engineering’s Oscar Ahlgren, development project manager for the Pocket Operator line."

Teenage Engineering Introduces PO-32 Tonic Pocket Operator

Uploaded on Jan 11, 2017 teenageengineering

"introducing pocket operator PO-32 tonic teenage engineering."

"We are extremely happy to announce PO-32 tonic – the next level pocket operator with built-in microphone and import / export functionality. PO-32 tonic is a powerful drum- and percussion synthesizer a result of a fruitful collaboration with magnus lidström of sonic charge, creator of award-winning audio plugins and the man behind the CWO effect in OP-1.unique to PO-32 tonic is its wide range of sonic capabilities, a fresh selection of new punch-in fx, a built-in microphone allowing direct transfer of sounds and pattern data between units, as well as the ability to allow users of the standard desktop version of microtonic to shape sounds, generate new patches and pattern data, and transfer this wirelessly back to the PO-32 tonic. for the first time pocket operator users can easily import, export and share their music with the world, opening up for unlimited potential.

Price and Availability

PO-32 tonic + microtonic vst/au bundle
$139, limited edition, only at teenage.engineering
PO-32 tonic, single unit
$89, estimated worldwide release first week of april 2017

Features:

mic for transferring sounds
16 fully customizable sounds
16 punch-in effects
16 step sequencer
parameter locks • built-in speaker
3.5 mm audio I/O • jam sync
LCD display
folding stand
watch + alarm clock
battery powered (2 x AAA)
1 month battery life
pattern chaining, up to 64 patterns
compatible with microtonic vst/au
For the first time pocket operator users can easily import, export and share their music with the world, opening up for unlimited potential. we visited magnus lidström at the sonic charge hq in stockholm. See the video above."

via Ask.Audio

Update:

And the UI was created by her. :)

According to CDM:

"In place of drab text menus or something like that, the new Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic is … a little different. There are adorable characters with wide eyes and huge noses, quaffing cocktails. There’s a ringing telephone … with a mouse perhaps gnawing away at its end. There are spiders – various spiders.

No, I don’t mean the UI on the PO-32 display seems like it was drawn by a 9-year-old girl. It actually was.

Her name is Ivana, she really is nine years old, and she’s the daughter of Teenage Engineering CEO and founder (and whiz designer himself) Jesper Kouthoofd. And in pictures provided exclusively to CDM, we have proof that she designed the display. Talk about landing your dream job in the musical instruments industry early.

I think her creation is genius. And she probably sets some kind of record here."

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