Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Sampling Synthesizer (To order)
OP-1 is the all-in-one portable Synthesizer, Sampler and Controller. With additional features like the FM Radio and an assignable G-Force sensor for motion controlled effects. With OP-1's built-in Tape feature you are able to record everything you do on to the 4 tracks, with overdubbing, reverse recording.
Synthesizer and controller
8 built-in synthesizer engines, multiple effects and LFOs. And some really unique sequencers ready to explore. Connect it to your computer and control your DAW with the common play, stop, rec, forward and rewind. Use the 4 rotary encoders and 8 x 2 dedicated quick keys for fast selections.
Built in 4-track tape
Record everything on the built in 4-track tape. Match the tape speed to the sequencer clock for some really nice overdubbing with changing pitch. Change tapespeed while recording, or even record backwards in realtime. Switch to the 4 channel mixer and add some texture with the built in EQ and Drive.
Drag and drop
When plugged to a MAC/PC using USB, the OP-1 shows up as a mass storage device. Ready for you to drag and drop audio files between your computer and the OP-1. The 4 tape tracks are available as well as sampled waveforms for you to manipulate. No additional software or drivers required. Just plug and play.
Colour coded interface
The unique OP-1 colour coded interface with colour graphics on the beautiful OLED display is direct related to the four colour rotary encoders and the legend on the keyboard. Easy reading and a non-technical way to control and shape your sounds. Finally, you don't have to be a scientist to use a synthesizer.
16 Hours Battery Power
Playing at maximum volume you can travel over the Atlantic Ocean two ways constantly making music on your OP-1 before it runs out of power. And at the same time have over 2 years of stand by time.
Features/Specifications:
Multiple Synthesizer Engines with Exchangable Architecture
Built-in 24 Voice Instant Live Sampler
4 track Tape Recorder with Variable Tape Speed
6 Minutes Recording Time. (Up to 24 Minutes)
4 track Mixer with EQ, Effect, Drive and Master Out
Multiple Exchangable Effects
Multiple Exchangable Sequencers
USB MIDI Controller - MAC & PC Compatible
2-Way USB File Transfer - MAC & PC Compatible
Colour Coded Vector Based User Interface
Instant Reverse and variable Tape Speed Recording
Full Classic Tape Editing Capabilities
Master Tempo with Beat Matching to Tape Feature
Further Specs:
Synthesizers:
Multiple Synthesizer Engines with exchangable Architecture
8 dedicated instant sound select keys
Sound Engines:
Dr Wave - Raw 8-bit yupe sound engine
FM - Easy to tweak FM synthesis engine
Pulse - Square wave type engine
String - Physical modeling with a twist
Digital - Raw digital type of engine
Phase - Phase distortion engine
Cluster - Multiple Wave Cluster
Feature additions of Engines will be available with software upgrades
Sample Engines:
Dedicated instant Synth Sampler with 6 seconds sampling time for each slot
Dedicated instant Drum Sampler with 12 seconds sampling time for each slot
With automated layout feature
Instant sampling with built-in Microphone or Line in
Envelopes:
Classic ADSR type of envelope
Dynamic Envelope for Drum sounds
Future additions of Envelopes will be available with software upgrades
Effects:
Multiple Effects with exchangable Architecture
Delay - Classic delay type
Phone - Hacked phone effect
Punch - Adds punch to your sound
Grid - Grid based echo
Spring - Spring reverb type
Future additions of Effects will be available with software upgrades
Tape Feature:
4 individual tracks with instant Solo
Instant variable Tape Speed
6 minutes recording time in Normal tape speed.
Up to 24 minutes recording time in Low tape speed
Loop function with movable region
Tape tricks for Break Tape, Bits and Reverse
Memo 1 & 2 for instant memorizing Effects / EQ / Pan or Levels / Tape Speed
Reverse Recording
Classic Tape editing Features Lift / Split and Drop
Lift tape recordings back into Sampler for endless sound design
Motion Sensor:
3 Axis Motion sensor (G-Force)
Assignable to any synth, envelope, effect parameter or to pitch
Built-in FM radio
Sample direct from any radio station
Record direct to tape
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