Enjoy power-packed performance with the OP-1 Portable Synthesizer from Teenage Engineering . This powerhouse packs a synthesizer, sampler, and controller into a simple and fast interface. The synthesizer features 8 built-in engines (with exchangeable architecture) with 8 quick-selection keys, and 3 great sequencers, enabling instant live tweaks.

You can control modulation in real time and work over a wide range of parameters with the ADSR envelope, multi-effects, and LFOs (low frequency oscillators). One of the LFOs is also controlled by a motion sensor for enhanced sound effects. The built-in 4-track tape recorder not only lets you record your work, but also allows overdubbing with changeable pitch and reverse recording in real time. Additionally, the 4-channel mixer allows you to use the built-in EQ and drive, for adding texture and effects to your recording.

Connect your computer to the standalone OP-1 Synthesizer via USB to convert it into a fun-filled digital audio workstation. The 4 rotary encoders and 8 x 2 quick selection keys enable instant access to play, stop, record, forward, and rewind functions. The synthesizer can also be used as a mass storage device for exchanging audio files with your PC / Mac. Easy-to-use, the OP-1 Synthesizer sports a smart color-coded interface with color graphics on its OLED display. The display is directly related to the 4-color rotary encoders and legend on the keyboard.

Furthermore, this portable synthesizer comes with a long battery life of 16 hours in operation, and over 2 years of standby time, making it ideal for travel and long studio sessions. It features a durable light grey painted CNC aluminum body and has no visible screws. In addition, the OP-1 Synthesizer is packed in an environment-friendly paper foam case that can be reused.

General Features

Eight synthesizer engines with exchangeable architecture can be selected between the T1 to T4 keys, thereby allowing you to switch engines and retain envelopes

8 dedicated instant keys for sound selection

Built-in 24-voice instant live sampler lets you sample from onboard music, FM radio, 4-track tape recorder, etc.

Four-track tape recorder with variable tape speed provides you with an instant way to tweak your recordings live

Six minutes recording time (up to 24 minutes) on both sides of the 4-track tape recorder

Four-track mixer with EQ, effect, and drive for adding texture; master out for fine tuning

Mixer features dedicated VU meter for displaying sound levels, and control over pan, L & R

Multiple effects with exchangeable architecture

Multiple exchangeable sequencers for instant live tweaks

Classic Pattern sequencer to change direction on the fly or shorten the played sequence

Tombola sequencer (drop notes & spin) to adjust bounciness and gravity

Endless Step Sequencer: Quickest sequencer with features such as random order, reverse, and pattern for instant live tweaks

USB MIDI controller lets you receive external MIDI Control Change (MIDI CC) from other hardware, or from your computer’s music ¹

PLEASE NOTE:

The controller is Mac & PC compatible.

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Two-way USB file transfer (Mac & PC compatible) for exchanging data between your synthesizer and computer

Color-coded, vector-based user interface consists of 4 color encoders

Operation of color encoder is indicated by a color change on the graphical interface of display

Instant reverse and variable tape speed recording during live mixes or basic tape loops

Full classic tape editing capabilities with lift / split and drop features for tweaking takes

Master tempo lets you switch between free, beat match, and sync modes

Help key to check battery level or check function of any other key ²

PLEASE NOTE:

Hold it down and press any key to reveal its function.

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Sound Engines

Dr Wave: Raw 8-bit type 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 ³

PLEASE NOTE:

Feature additions of engines will be available with software upgrades.

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Sample Engines

Dedicated instant synth sampler with 6 s sampling time for each slot

Dedicated instant drum sampler screens with controls for pitch, in and out, direction, loop, & level, all with a 12 s sampling time for each slot ⁴

PLEASE NOTE:

The Drum mode has its own custom dynamic envelope specially made for short percussion sounds.

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Automated layout feature

Instant sampling with built-in microphone or line in

Envelopes

Classic ADSR type of envelope

Dynamic envelope for drum sounds ⁵

PLEASE NOTE:

Future additions of envelopes will be available with software upgrades.

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Effects

Delay: Classic delay type

Phone: Hacked phone effect

Punch: Adds punch to your sound

Grid based echo

Spring reverb type ⁶

PLEASE NOTE:

Future additions of effects will be available with software upgrades.

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Tape Features

Four individual tracks with instant solo

Instant variable tape speed

Six 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 during live mixes or playbacks ⁷

PLEASE NOTE:

Use the reverse key to change the playback direction or the tape break to stop the tape in a classic sounding way.

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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) to modulate sounds

Assignable to any synth, envelope, effect parameter, or to pitch

Built-In FM radio

Sample sounds directly from any radio station

Record sampled sounds directly to 4-track tape recorder

Use radio signal as modulator with the element LFO (low frequency oscillator) to alter any synthesizer engine, envelope, or effect parameter ⁸

PLEASE NOTE:

You may also use the OUT to IN option to bounce all tracks with effects, EQ, etc., to one single track.

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Controller / Disk Mode: Album / Com Key

Album mode allows recording to a dual-sided album

Com mode to connect to a PC / Mac or for conversion to a MIDI controller

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer