OP-1 Portable Synthesizer
- Dreadbox Nyx V2 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer with Reverb - $599.00
- Decksaver Teenage Engineering OP-1 Protective Cover - $25.70
- Teenage Engineering OP-1 Accessory FM Radio Antenna for Synthesizer - $20.00
- Teenage Engineering OP-Z Synthesizer & Multimedia Sequencer - $599.00
- Dreadbox Lil Erebus Paraphonic Synthesizer - $299.00
When it comes to synthesizers, the OP-1 is a portable powerhouse...that you'll pay for. The mini synth from Teenage Engineering is a hefty investment for budding DJs, musicians, and music producers, but one that will travel with you easily to your gigs, auditions, and subway busker sessions. OP-1 is also more than just a synthesizer; it packs a sampler and controller into its 13" x 5" footprint too.
The OP-1 Portable Synthesizer matches its friendly size with a friendly interface to control its elaborate inner workings. Features include:
- 8 built-in synthesizer engines with exchangeable architecture, selectable between the board's T1 to T4 keys to allow for switching engines and retaining envelopes.
- 8 dedicated quick-selection keys.
- 24-voice instant live sampler; access clips from onboard music, FM radio, 4-track tape recorder, etc.
- Four-track tape recorder with variable tape speed.
- Up to 24 minutes of total recording time on both sides of the 4-track tape recorder.
- Multiple effects with exchangeable architecture, and multiple exchangeable sequencers for instant live tweaks.
- Classic Pattern sequencer to change direction or shorten the played sequence and Tombola sequencer (drop notes & spin) to adjust bounciness and gravity.
If the OP-1 Portable Synthesizer is a little too rich or advanced for your current interests, or if you need a more affordable gift for a musician, check out Teenage Engineering's super accessible (and funky-lookin') Pocket Operator Synthesizers.
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