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Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators
Music making is fun again
Menu diving, system updates, forum searches for that one specific problem: all things that are decidedly not fun. While modern synthesizers can accomplish more than ever, Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operators keep things simple and most importantly, fun. This family of handheld synths, samplers, and drum machines each perform one job masterfully, with enough on-the-fly control to set your creativity loose.
With quirky yet uniform designs, all Pocket Operators feature retro video game-inspired LCD screens and controls, and can be powered via two AAA batteries. They all feature built-in speakers and 3.5 mm audio jacks and fit in your pocket (hence the name), letting you create literally anywhere. Sync up multiple Pocket Operators via 3.5 mm cable for a multifaceted music creation rig that's less cute and more world-dominating. However you choose to use your Pocket Operator(s), you're sure to have a ton of fun.
Learn more about each Pocket Operator in our Spotlight guide!
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With quirky yet uniform designs, all Pocket Operators feature retro video game-inspired LCD screens and controls, and can be powered via two AAA batteries. They all feature built-in speakers and 3.5 mm audio jacks and fit in your pocket (hence the name), letting you create literally anywhere. Sync up multiple Pocket Operators via 3.5 mm cable for a multifaceted music creation rig that's less cute and more world-dominating. However you choose to use your Pocket Operator(s), you're sure to have a ton of fun.
Learn more about each Pocket Operator in our Spotlight guide!
PO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator Drum Machine
Gritty, crunchy, and absolutely groovy, the PO-12 Rhythm sets an unshakable lo-fi foundation for your beats. Choose from a mix of synthesized and sampled drum sounds, then dial in your groove across a 16-step sequencer, while adding effects on the fly.
PO-14 Sub Pocket Operator Bass Synthesizer
Your low-end needs are covered by the PO-14 Sub bass synth. Able to morph from fat, clean sine waves to acidic squelching, it boasts 16 punch-in effects plus 16 unique bass playing styles to complement whatever you're composing. Be amazed at how fat this tiny synth can get!
PO-16 Factory Pocket Operator Synthesizer
Need a synth to take the lead? The PO-16 Factory is exactly what you're looking for. Craft melodies with 15 unique sounds, plus a micro drum machine to keep you on beat. Sixteen arpeggio and chord play styles add variety to your melodies, helping them pass all inspections.
PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator Synthesizer
The PO-20 Arcade is for the chiptuners and anyone who loves retro video game music or 8-bit sounds. Plan out the perfect soundtrack with the chord sequencer or use the chord drone feature improvise with bleeps, bloops, and more. No quarters required.
PO-24 Office Pocket Operator Drum Machine
Am I getting a fax? Hold my calls! The PO-24 Office brings the sounds of the work environment to your music. Dial in the noise to be as harsh as you like it -- this Pocket Operator is full of vintage character and creates perfect synergy with other drum machines.
PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator Synthesizer
Despite its name, the PO-28 Robot captures the human element of music making by offering a perfect live jamming interface. Its wide range of 8-bit tones and unique Glide button pass the Turing test and provide a naturalistic playing feel.
PO-32 Tonic Pocket Operator Drum Machine
Shake the gin joint! The PO-32 Tonic is a drum machine offering four customizable voices (kick, snare, cymbals, and percussion) plus unlimited sounds via data transfer with Microtonic VST (sold separately).
PO-33 KO Pocket Operator Sampler
Take a bit of this and a bit of that to build your next beat! The PO033 KO is a compact sampler with a line input and a built-in microphone, 40 seconds of sample time, 16 effects, and a step multiplier for total manipulation over anything you sample.
PO-35 Speak Pocket Operator Synthesizer
Do you talk to inanimate objects? You might like the PO-35 Speak! Capture a voice via the built-in mic, then transform it with eight unique voice characters and 8 effects. With 120 seconds of sample memory, the PO-35 wants to hear what you have to say.