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Brand teenage engineering
Item Dimensions LxWxH 2.26 x 8.36 x 0.39 inches
Item Weight 227 Grams
Body Material Bass Wood

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  • DELIVERS UNLIMITED SONIC POSSIBILITIES - The teenage engineering OP-Z offers 16 sample packs (24 samples each). You got bass, effects, drum machine, and many more in one compact unit. The built-in microphone allows you to sample sounds directly.
  • PROVIDES EXCELLENT AUDIO RESOLUTION - The 16-track synthesizer is equipped with Analog Devices Blackfin 70X DSP and Cirrus Logic audio co-processor, offering up to 48kHz/24bit DAC resolution and 115dB dynamic range.
  • OFFERS UPGRADEABLE EFFECTS & VISUAL CONTROL - It has upgradeable modular effects including built-in delay, reverb, bit crush, and distortion. You can also control the DMX light and 3D graphics sequencing with OP-Z and an external interface.
  • CONTROL 3D ANIMATION IN REAL-TIME - OP-Z offers Videolab and full Unity 3D integration (available on github). Export a videopak and drop it in the OP-Z app to create unique visuals. teenage engineering now offers Mega Man or Street Fighter videopaks.
  • PERFORM VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE - Download the complementary OP-Z app to add another dimension to your interaction with OP-Z. The app is compatible with iPhones, iPads, Mac, and Android. Export sounds straight to your phone!

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teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible
teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible

The Next Generation of Portable Instruments

The OP-Z is an advanced, fully portable 16-track sequencer and synthesizer, with a range of sample and synth-based sounds, letting you sequence music, visuals, lights and more.

Portable Performances

The accelerometer activated microphone turns on and records when the OP-Z is lifted, allowing you to add your own vocal effects to your set, wherever you go.

The OP-Z is loaded with:

  • 16 sample packs, each with 24 samples
  • 8 synthesis based sound engines
  • 2 separate FX-buses across all instrument tracks
  • 14 types of step components
  • Compatible with Mac, iOS, and Android

teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible

teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible

teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible

Easy Controls

The four color-coded endless dials control the parameters of OP-Z. Instantly adjust the parameters, filters, effects, and levels. Plus, the RGB LED indicators give you instant feedback of values and functions triggered.

Mobile Compatibility

When paired and connected to a Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android smartphone, the mobile device will act as a screen for OP-Z. Use the OP-Z app to activate Photomatic Mode and create music videos.

Photomatic Mode

Snap a series of photos on your phone and sequence them to a beat using the OP-Z. The Photomatic Mode on the OP-Z app can add up to 10 sequences with 24 pictures each and perfectly sync them with your beats.

teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible

teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible

teenage engineering op-z Bluetooth multimedia synthesizer sequencer Mac IOS Android Unity Compatible

Portable Live Set Controls

Prepare your live visuals in the comfort of your home studio. Then bring just your OP-Z and iOS device to the gig venue. You can plug your iPhone or iPad into the projector and instantly see your animations.

Unity Integration

OP-Z's VideoLab feature works with the unity game engine. Visit teenage engineering's GitHub to export a videopak and drop it in the OP-Z app. You can sync your OP-Z music with any motion graphics.

Play Game Scenes with OP-Z

Pair your OP-Z unit with the OP-Z application and navigate to the motion tab in the app. Download and select a Mega Man or Street Fighter videopak. You can perform a perfect K.O! by using the dials on the OP-Z. The OP-Z is fully compatible with these Capcom cult classic games.

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Simple Setup

The OP-Z was built with the intention of attaching modules. Easily insert your module to the back of the OP-Z and get tons of additional functions like connecting the OP-Z to other instruments or letting you feel the beat.

Line Module

The line module lets you use external audio signals, send audio from tracks out, and make FX loops with your effect pedals. You can also switch between mono and stereo signals with the line inserted into your OP-Z.

Oplab Module

oplab allows you to have the power and flexibility of the OP-Z available to any other music equipment. Once mounted to your OP-Z, use it to connect to other musical equipment using standard CV and gate.

Rumble Module

The rumble expansion module is a built-in haptic subwoofer. It uses high-definition vibrotactile feedback and psychoacoustic technology, which lets you feel your music.

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Overview Input / output hardware expansion for OP-Z Input / output hardware expansion for OP-Z Internal soundless haptic subwoofer for OP-Z Headphones with built-in and detachable microphone
Function Adds 3.5mm stereo line in/out, MIDI, trig, and PO sync capability Adds 3.5mm MIDI, trig, CV/gate and PO sync capability Allows you to physically feel the music in your hands Allows you to record voice samplings with OP-Z
Connectivity OP-Z OP-Z OP-Z OP-Z
pocket operator pocket operator Portable synths
Analog modular synth Analog modular synth Mobile phones
MIDI drumpad / keyboard / synth MIDI drumpad / keyboard / synth Computers
Other Features 10Hz-150Hz Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz Speaker Frequency Response
100Hz - 10kHz Mic Frequency Response
32 Ohm Impedance
100dB SPL ±3dB @ 1kHz Sensitivity

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
218 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, size and portability of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that its an amazing piece of equipment, the design is just incredible looking and that it's TINY. They also appreciate ease of use, power, and fun. However, some customers have reported that the device is prone to bending and that the value is mixed.

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20 customers mention14 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the sound and recording equipment. They say it's an amazing piece of equipment, unique, and has cool features. The design is just incredible looking, and it' s an inspiring synth and sequencer. Customers are also impressed with the excellent, clearly written manual, and the fantastic marvel of modern technology.

"...But it is an excellent, clearly written manual. The app/screen interface is also so cool and is so quick to set up." Read more

"...Everything is beautifully laid out for you. It does take some hard work in the first week, but once you get it everything flows intuitively." Read more

"...The material they used for the shell of the device is beautiful and has a lot of character, however it is also prone to bending..." Read more

"This is a fantastic marvel of modern technology! It truly is amazing and pretty unbelievable how much is packed into this tiny little wonder...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the interface of the sound and recording equipment to be intuitive. They mention that it's easy and fun to play around with and learn, and has a fantastic workflow. The product comes with a helpful walkthrough, which makes it easy to explore the sounds and set up the product. However, it may take a week to get it, but once you do, everything flows intuitively.

"...The interface is actually really intuitive even without the screen. You just have to be willing to read the manual all the way through...." Read more

"...take some hard work in the first week, but once you get it everything flows intuitively." Read more

"The OP-Z is a ton of fun. It's really easy to use. The drums sound really good and the synth engines are good but not great...." Read more

"...It's easy and fun to play around with and learn. It comes with a helpful walkthrough, the app makes it easy to explore the sounds and features, plus..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the portability of the sound and recording equipment. For example, they say they love that it's portable and take it with them a lot.

"...The OPZ is such an amazing piece of gear that is highly portable...." Read more

"This device is unique, it's as portable as it gets, it has cool features and is a lot of fun. So why only three stars?..." Read more

"...I love that it's portable and take it with me a lot. I love it." Read more

"...It's a beat sequencer, a portable synth, a light show operator, and a remote that streamlines video editing???..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the power of the sound and recording equipment. They say that the synth engines are good and that it is so powerful. Customers also mention that it's a beat sequencer, a portable synth, a light show operator, and a remote.

"...However, it's much more powerful than that -- you can record leads that don't align with the steps, set individual tracks to have lengths other than..." Read more

"As cool as it seems. It is so powerful and so small. The design is just incredible looking...." Read more

"...is simply the one you have with you... what an incredible, little, powerful, beautiful machine...." Read more

"...It's really easy to use. The drums sound really good and the synth engines are good but not great...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers have good things to say about the fun features of the sound and recording equipment. They say that it's a lot of fun.

"...is unique, it's as portable as it gets, it has cool features and is a lot of fun. So why only three stars?..." Read more

"The OP-Z is a ton of fun. It's really easy to use. The drums sound really good and the synth engines are good but not great...." Read more

"...It's easy and fun to play around with and learn...." Read more

"...Besides the build quality issue though, the device is fun and useful...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it is tiny, about the size a TV remote but only a little thicker, and a tiny beast of a synth.

"...Also, the device is truly tiny, about the size of a long candy bar. I carry it around my my backpack with a good pair of earbuds...." Read more

"As cool as it seems. It is so powerful and so small. The design is just incredible looking...." Read more

"...best synth is simply the one you have with you... what an incredible, little, powerful, beautiful machine...." Read more

"I've had this for a few days and love it. It's TINY, about the size of a TV remote but only a little thicker than a phone...." Read more

6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's worth every penny, while others say it'd be better off for $300.

"...Half the price, but I don't think this is half the synth of the OP-1." Read more

"...I ended up returning it because it was simply too expensive to have such low quality...." Read more

"Love this thing. It'a a lot to wrap your head around but very much worth it." Read more

"...Returned. Not worth $600. $300 maybe." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are not happy with the bending of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it is prone to bending and will warp over time.

"...They are made with a fiberglass resin frame of some sort, that over time WILL warp...." Read more

"...is beautiful and has a lot of character, however it is also prone to bending (mine was bent in the box)...." Read more

"...and a pretty significant bend across the whole thing that prevented it from lying flat on a..." Read more

I love this device, I do, but...
3 Stars
I love this device, I do, but...
This device is unique, it's as portable as it gets, it has cool features and is a lot of fun. So why only three stars? Well, the main reason is it's a poorly designed and manufactured device with serious flaws. So here's the deal:1. They are made with a fiberglass resin frame of some sort, that over time WILL warp. If yours isn't warped yet, it's likely just a matter of time and there is no stopping or reversing it. Many people refer to it as a banana (picture of mine included and it will get worse). TEs official stance seems to be that a certain amount of bending is normal and expected... but it's bad enough that you may not even be able to insert modules, that your back panel is loose and has cracks and gaps, and in other cases may create hair line cracks around buttons, pop the encoder wheels or make the pitch bend almost impossible to press with any amount of force. Likely whatever you order from Amazon has been sitting for a few years already, and yours will probably be bent.2. This is only the second device I've ever owned (EVER) that completely screwed up the battery discharging circuitry. Essentially, if modern batteries fully discharge (without a control circuit preventing it from getting too low), then the device doesn't even have enough power to engage the charging logic boards and it will refuse to charge. Most devices intentionally stop the battery getting this low so it can be avoided... however TE, in the OP-Zs case, did not. If your device has been sitting for a good while, either in your possession or in an Amazon warehouse, then chances are it has happened already. You may find it unresponsive, unable to be turned on, unable to charge and/or DOA. There are steps to follow to resolve this to some extent (remove battery and USB power it back to life), but it's not good for the battery (or fire safety) for this to happen and you may never get full capacity again.3. The "double tap" issue. I've owned 4 of these devices now, and every single one has random issues with double pressing of buttons or keys. It's basically a quirk of the device that you can read about anywhere and everywhere. It seems somewhat random, making it feel like maybe it's a software issue, but it isn't. I've no idea why such poor switches or contacts are used in these devices... but it's pretty annoying to have recordings or work messed up by sloppy button contacts. Some are worse than others, but eventually you'll face this issue and you'll understand.4. TE support is awful, inconsistent and they don't seem to care about any of these issues. Some people can get replacement parts, others get told tough luck, others get referred to a 3rd party repair company, some have to try to get parts from iFixit. Do yourself a favor, and pay for a warranty on this device. I wouldn't normally ever suggest it, but this one is one to just suck it up for.5. The devices are wildly inconsistent depending on firmware and age. There are 4 known different arrangements of iconography (so the manuals probably don't match your device), depending on the firmware your volume might be too quiet or too loud and you'll need to get into the secret menus to resolve that. Which honestly, you might want to do anyway for the back lighting options. It's mostly worked out now, but you might wonder where the heck the star button is, or a punching man - and you probably just have a different version with different icons. On one run of devices, the numbered buttons even start at zero instead of one. Just madness for this sort of device without any MK or revision numbers.6. The price. You do get a lot of fun, there is no doubt about that and you are getting an amazing form factor. I won't go as far as saying this is a hipster toy like many people might, but compare it for a moment against other gear you could get at the same price or less and it does seem out of place. You might consider a Circuit Rhythm/Tracks, an M8, a Roland MC-101 or a Korg mini kaossilator if you want battery powered... and if you are sitting at a desk, wow, so many options at this price point. It's a great way to make concepts on the go, on a train/plane etc, but when you consider the design and manufacturing issues... it's just tough for me to recommend to anyone - even though I do love it personally.If you know what you are getting into, and you've read all this and don't mind the known issues, go for it! I just wouldn't want anyone going into it without knowing the deal.
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This device is unique, it's as portable as it gets, it has cool features and is a lot of fun. So why only three stars? Well, the main reason is it's a poorly designed and manufactured device with serious flaws. So here's the deal:

1. They are made with a fiberglass resin frame of some sort, that over time WILL warp. If yours isn't warped yet, it's likely just a matter of time and there is no stopping or reversing it. Many people refer to it as a banana (picture of mine included and it will get worse). TEs official stance seems to be that a certain amount of bending is normal and expected... but it's bad enough that you may not even be able to insert modules, that your back panel is loose and has cracks and gaps, and in other cases may create hair line cracks around buttons, pop the encoder wheels or make the pitch bend almost impossible to press with any amount of force. Likely whatever you order from Amazon has been sitting for a few years already, and yours will probably be bent.

2. This is only the second device I've ever owned (EVER) that completely screwed up the battery discharging circuitry. Essentially, if modern batteries fully discharge (without a control circuit preventing it from getting too low), then the device doesn't even have enough power to engage the charging logic boards and it will refuse to charge. Most devices intentionally stop the battery getting this low so it can be avoided... however TE, in the OP-Zs case, did not. If your device has been sitting for a good while, either in your possession or in an Amazon warehouse, then chances are it has happened already. You may find it unresponsive, unable to be turned on, unable to charge and/or DOA. There are steps to follow to resolve this to some extent (remove battery and USB power it back to life), but it's not good for the battery (or fire safety) for this to happen and you may never get full capacity again.

3. The "double tap" issue. I've owned 4 of these devices now, and every single one has random issues with double pressing of buttons or keys. It's basically a quirk of the device that you can read about anywhere and everywhere. It seems somewhat random, making it feel like maybe it's a software issue, but it isn't. I've no idea why such poor switches or contacts are used in these devices... but it's pretty annoying to have recordings or work messed up by sloppy button contacts. Some are worse than others, but eventually you'll face this issue and you'll understand.

4. TE support is awful, inconsistent and they don't seem to care about any of these issues. Some people can get replacement parts, others get told tough luck, others get referred to a 3rd party repair company, some have to try to get parts from iFixit. Do yourself a favor, and pay for a warranty on this device. I wouldn't normally ever suggest it, but this one is one to just suck it up for.

5. The devices are wildly inconsistent depending on firmware and age. There are 4 known different arrangements of iconography (so the manuals probably don't match your device), depending on the firmware your volume might be too quiet or too loud and you'll need to get into the secret menus to resolve that. Which honestly, you might want to do anyway for the back lighting options. It's mostly worked out now, but you might wonder where the heck the star button is, or a punching man - and you probably just have a different version with different icons. On one run of devices, the numbered buttons even start at zero instead of one. Just madness for this sort of device without any MK or revision numbers.

6. The price. You do get a lot of fun, there is no doubt about that and you are getting an amazing form factor. I won't go as far as saying this is a hipster toy like many people might, but compare it for a moment against other gear you could get at the same price or less and it does seem out of place. You might consider a Circuit Rhythm/Tracks, an M8, a Roland MC-101 or a Korg mini kaossilator if you want battery powered... and if you are sitting at a desk, wow, so many options at this price point. It's a great way to make concepts on the go, on a train/plane etc, but when you consider the design and manufacturing issues... it's just tough for me to recommend to anyone - even though I do love it personally.

If you know what you are getting into, and you've read all this and don't mind the known issues, go for it! I just wouldn't want anyone going into it without knowing the deal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not bent!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing and fun device
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