Is the Teenage Engineering OP-1 worth it?

Is the Teenage Engineering OP-1 worth it?

An amazing portable synth, drum machine, production tool. The OP-1 can be one thing or many things depending on how you use it. To me it’s an instrument unto itself. There’s a lot of features and it takes some time to learn to use it effectively for recording or live performance but it’s definitely worth the effort.

Is OP-1 discontinued?

The OP-1 became unavailable for a period from late 2018 to early 2019 due to Teenage Engineering exhausting their stock of the AMOLED display screen. Due to rumors that the synthesizer had been permanently discontinued, the resell value of the OP-1 dramatically increased to surpass its original retail price.

Is the OP-1 a good synth?

When a discussion about the OP-1 is brought up there always seem to be a few classic questions. People often ask if it is a good beginner’s synth. The answer to this is both yes and no. The OP-1’s intuitive design and compact size make it excellent for those looking to have fun learning the ins and outs of synthesis.

What is the OP-1 GOOD FOR?

use OP-1 to synchronize your pocket operators or connect it to any other gear using midi over usb. audio can be streamed directly over usb so no external sound card is needed. when you connect OP-1 to a computer using the included usb cable, OP-1 shows up as an audio device, midi controller or a mass storage device.

Why is the OP-1 so expensive?

Teenage Engineering has made a statement regarding the rather large price increase of the OP-1 synth. “We have had to face other costs than the actual components’ costs of course. The currency conversion, inflation, sourcing of the new component, re-coding the display, re-designing the mounting, new tools etc.

How do you use OP-1 MIDI controller?

controller mode makes your OP-1 a MIDI controller keyboard. in COM mode, press the CTRL key (T2) for getting to the controller mode. use shift + the encoders to set the behavior of the encoders and arrow keys. you may also switch MIDI channels by using shift + green encoder.

What does a groovebox do?

A groovebox is a self-contained electronic or digital musical instrument for the production of live, loop-based electronic music with a high degree of user control facilitating improvisation.

How do you know when OP-1 is fully charged?

the battery level is indicated by the LED array on the right side of your OP-1. all LEDs lit (including the red) indicates a fully charged battery good for around 8-9 hours of heavy use.

Who is Red means recording?

Jeremy Blake Jeremy Leaird-Koch
Jeremy Leaird-Koch is a music performance college dropout who lives in Seattle, Washington. He makes music as “Jeremy Blake” and videos about music for YouTube as “Red Means Recording.”

Is the Teenage Engineering OP-1 finally being released?

Teenage Engineering first showed off the prototype OP-1 at the Frankfurt Musikmesse trade show way back in April 2009. Two years of rumours, speculation and gossip later, it’s finally being released. This one time, it’s OK to believe the hype.

What is the sound quality of the OP-1 by Teenage Engineering?

The sound quality of the OP-1 by Teenage Engineering is fantastic. There really isn’t much more to say about it because this instrument realistically has very few flaws, and the comparison to Apple products is easily understood. In terms of what kinds of sounds you can produce, the sky is the limit – this tiny workstation is deceptively versatile!

Is the Teenage Engineering OP-1 the right travel tool for You?

Teenage Engineering is keen to point out that the 16-hour battery life is enough to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and back. If you could only take one piece of gear on a flight or long train journey, its all-in-one approach would make it a great choice. There’s something inherently likeable about the OP-1.

What are the dimensions of the OP-1?

The OP-1 comes in at a tiny frame of just 11 inches by 4 inches, and a thickness of 0.5 inches.