Teenage Engineering – OP-1 Synthesizer and Controller

Being a producer is quite ubiquitous nowadays. The Scandinavian brand, Teenage Engineering offers this OP-1 Synthesizer and Controller to aid any music enthusiast. The key components include eight built-in synthesizer engines, a built-in 4-track, a color coded interface, and the ease of use between a PC or Mac. Retailing for $1,190 USD, it is available now at colette.

The manufacturer’s info and specifications are noted below.

Synthesizer and controller

8 built-in synthesizer engines, multiple effects and LFO’s. 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 som texture with the built in EQ and Drive.

All in one portable

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

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.

Color coded interface

The unique OP-1 color coded interface with color graphics on the beautiful OLED display is direct related to the four color 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 ouf power. And at the same time have over 2 years of stand by time.

L 282 mm, H 102 mm, D 13.5 mm

OP-1 Key Features.

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

Color 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

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