OP-1 Portable Synthesizer

Play Video

{"id": "H98157", "categoryId":"site1CGA", "pageName":"OP-1 Portable Synthesizer", "pageUrl":"/keyboards-midi/teenage-engineering-op-1-portable-synthesizer", "thumbnailUrl":"", "addToCartUrl":"/keyboards-midi/teenage-engineering-op-1-portable-synthesizer", "hasFeatures":"0", "isAccessory":"0", "message":"The OP-1 from Teenage Engineering is a synth like no other. With its futuristic design, the OP-1 takes on the role of synthesizer, sampler and controller all-in-one highly stylized package. This synth is something to behold, but it sounds even better than it looks, with exciting features like the FM Radio and an assignable G-Force sensor for motion controlled effects. OP-1 also incorporates a built-in Tape feature that gives you the ability to record everything you do on up to four tracks, with overdubbing and reverse recording functions.<br><br><strong>Synthesizer and controller<br></strong>The OP-1 gives you eight built-in synthesizer engines, multiple effects and LFOs, 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 four rotary encoders and 8 x 2 dedicated quick keys for fast selections.<br><br><strong>Built in 4-track tape</strong><br>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 tape speed while recording, or even record backwards in real time. Switch to the 4-channel mixer and add some texture with the built in EQ and Drive.<br><br><strong>Drag and drop<br></strong>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 four tape tracks are available as well as sampled waveforms for you to manipulate. No additional software or drivers required. Just plug and play.<br><br><strong>Color-coded interface</strong><br>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. This makes for extremely 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.<br><br><strong>16-hour battery power</strong><br>Playing at maximum volume you can travel over the Atlantic Ocean twice, constantly making music on your OP-1 before it runs out of power. And at the same time have over two years of standby time.", "value":"129.99", "priceMin":"129.99", "priceMax":"1,399.00", "priceSavingsMaxPrice":"0.00", "priceSavingsMaxPercent":"0", "inventory":"0", "brand":"teenage engineering", "reviewStarImageUrl": "https://static.musiciansfriend.com/img/brand/mf/cmn/Sprit-Sm-Stars.png", "reviewStarRating":"4.5", "reviewStarRatingInteger":"9", "reviewHowManyReviews":"10", "usedOrNew":"new", "discontinued":"1", "onOrder":"0", "clearance":"0", "canBeSold":"0", "accessoryCategories":"site1LJS,site1HAR,site1LIC", "stickerText": ""}

OP-1 Portable Synthesizer

We're sorry-this item is unavailable.
Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. Call us at 800-449-9128.

Beautifully engineered synth, sounds even better than it looks.

The OP-1 from Teenage Engineering is a synth like no other. With its futuristic design, the OP-1 takes on the role of synthesizer, sampler and controller all-in-one highly stylized package. This synth is something to behold, but it sounds even better than it looks, with exciting features like the FM Radio and an assignable G-Force sensor for motion controlled effects. OP-1 also incorporates a built-in Tape feature that gives you the ability to record everything you do on up to four tracks, with overdubbing and reverse recording functions.

Synthesizer and controller
The OP-1 gives you eight built-in synthesizer engines, multiple effects and LFOs, 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 four 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 tape speed while recording, or even record backwards in real time. Switch to the 4-channel mixer and add some texture with the built in EQ and Drive.

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 four 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. This makes for extremely 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-hour battery power
Playing at maximum volume you can travel over the Atlantic Ocean twice, constantly making music on your OP-1 before it runs out of power. And at the same time have over two years of standby time.

Features

Multiple synthesizer engines with exchangeable architecture
Built-in 24-voice instant live sampler
4-track mixer with EQ, effect, drive and master out
Multiple exchangable effects and sequencers
USB MIDI and 2-way USB file transfer—Mac & PC

Order this all-in-one synthesizer, sampler and controller today.

OP-1 Portable Synthesizer Specifications:

Sound Engines

Dr Wave - Raw 8-bit yupe 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

Sample Engines

Dedicated instant Synth Sampler with 6 seconds sampling time for each slot
Dedicated instant Drum Sampler with 12 seconds sampling time for each slot
With automated layout feature
Instant sampling with built-in Microphone or Line in

Envelopes

Classic ADSR type of envelope
Dynamic Envelope for Drum sounds

Effects

Delay - Classic delay type
Phone - Hacked phone effect
Punch - Adds punch to your sound
Grid - Grid based echo
Spring - Spring reverb type

Tape Feature

4 individual tracks with instant Solo
Instant variable Tape Speed
6 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
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)
Assignable to any synth, envelope, effect parameter or to pitch

Built-in FM radio

Sample direct from any radiostation
Record direct to tape

CPU

400MHz Processor Core
(800 MMACSS performance)
64MB Low-Power SDRAM (12ns)
512MB Nand Flash storage
24-bit 96kHz ADC/DAC

Battery

Li-Ion 1800 mAh
16 hours active Battery Life
Charge via USB port

I/O

USB 2.0 high speed (OTG)
3.5 mm Line Input, Output
Built-in microphone
High output mini speaker 8 ohm 1 watt

Display

Amoled display running in 60 fps
320 x 160 pixel resolution
Color Depth: 16.7 M
Contrast: 10000:1 (good for outdoor use!)
Viewing Angle: 170

Mechanical

Low-profile keyboard module
Scissor-switch ultra low profile design

Encoders

Industrial Grade Incremental Encoders
Excellent indexing feel (remains consistent over life)
Zinc diecast and fiber enforced high performance plastic

Body

Advanced CNC:d one-piece Aluminum design
2 X M6 Mounting holes for accessories
2 X Cuts for strap accessory

Color

Light grey powder coated body and EDM textured keyboard

Dimensions

L 282 mm, H 102 mm, D 13.5 mm

Shop with a Friend

Free Shipping

Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.

2-Year Free Warranty on Guitars

Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.

Contact Us for Details

We're Here for You

Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.