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Teenage EngineeringPO-20 Pocket Operator Arcade Synthesizer
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Teenage EngineeringPO-20 Pocket Operator Arcade Synthesizer

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Details

  • Colour
    black/purple
  • Brand
    Teenage
  • Material
    Plastic Metal
  • Model name
    PO-20 Arcade
  • Item dimensions L x W x H
    17.8 x 8.9 x
ultra low power consumption
🎹16 unique arcade sounds
🔗128 chord & pattern chaining

Description

🎮 Level up your beats with the PO-20 Arcade Synth – where retro meets next-gen groove!

  • SEAMLESS JAM SYNC - Connect with friends via MC-3 mini cables and elevate your collaborative beat-making sessions effortlessly.
  • POWER PACKED PORTABILITY - Weighing just 59g with a sleek single-circuit design, it’s your ultimate on-the-go music companion.
  • ADVANCED SEQUENCING MASTERY - Unlock 128 chord and pattern chains plus punch-in effects for dynamic, evolving tracks that keep you ahead.
  • BUILT IN SPEAKER BRILLIANCE - Ingeniously designed speaker box under the display delivers crisp sound without extra bulk or cases.
  • CHIPTUNE NOSTALGIA RELOADED - Dive into the iconic 8-bit arcade soundscape with 16 synthesized sounds that spark instant creativity.

The Teenage Engineering PO-20 Pocket Operator Arcade Synthesizer is a compact, lightweight electronic music device inspired by classic 8-bit arcade sounds. Featuring 16 unique synthesized sounds, 128 chord and pattern chaining capabilities, and 16 punch-in effects, it offers advanced sequencing in a sleek, single-circuit design with built-in speakers and ultra low power consumption. Perfect for rapid beat-making and collaborative jam sessions via MC-3 mini cable connectivity.

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Specifications

Item weight59 g
Body materialPlastic
Included componentsBuilt-in Knowles Speakers
ManufacturerTeenage Engineering
UPC714573521236 714573520789
Global Trade Identification Number07350073030804
Connector type3.5mm Audio Jack
Product Dimensions17.78 x 8.89 x 0.51 cm; 58.97 g
Item model numberPO-20 Arcade
Material TypePlastic Metal Rubber
Number of Keyboard Keys23
Country Produced Inchina
Speaker Count1
SizePO-20
Colour ScreenNo
Item Weight59 g

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Which batteries does it use, how many, and how long can it last?
Is there a case for the arcade? i see them for the others, but not po-20.
What chord/cable do I need to plug into my computer to record from the pocket operator?
What is the advantage of using something like this over just looking up loops like "Drums Only" on a streaming service?

Reviews

4.6

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M**N

PO-20 Arcade: Most fun I have had with electronic music in ages

This review is about the PO-20 Arcade.They may look a bit odd and minimalist, but they sound incredible and provide a lot of fun for the creatively minded. If you are a beginner to electronic music, the PO may somewhat puzzle you, but in the hands of someone with even a little bit of experience, these provide hours of fun and even some serious musical capability.The PO-20 totally takes me back to my youth when I used to own an Atari. The rich 8-bit quality of the square wave arps superbly re-create the atmosphere of that era, but with a modern twist. The chord sequencing is inspired. Very clever indeed, hats of to Jesper Kouthoofd and his team for producing something remarkable. I love the way the chord sequence changes the arps and baseline, even without turning up the drone. The side chain compression simulation on the drone sound is a very cool sounding modern twist.I am also astounded by the very expansive sequencing capability. You can store 16 x 16 step sequences and link them into a chain of up to 128 patterns, that is whopping 2048 steps! The chord sequence of up to 128 "bars" (from a choice of 16 cleverly chosen chords) is independent from this so the options are virtually limitless. Each sound has two parameters that can be sequenced too.I love the fact that I can sync my PO to my Korg Volcas and other synths. Very easy to set up, plug in and select SY2, that's all there is to it!The only bit of criticism I have is about the packaging. I get that this is all part of the overall minimalist design of the product, but does not protect it enough when sent. Especially the knobs are vulnerable as they stick out of the packaging. My first one arrived with one of the knobs smashed in. This is partly because Amazon did not properly packaged it (just stuffed it into an envelope, which got crushed between heavier boxes). The replacement came in the same rubbish packaging, but all works fine. I disagree that the unit is vulnerable to damage. Of course there are always those that treat their kit like Casey Neistat, but then of course nothing is safe from damage.Highly recommended, seriously thinking which one I want next!

R**N

So Awesome!

I found out about the Pocket Operators a couple of months ago and have since become a huge fan of these amazing instruments. They're fun, but serious enough to be used live and in the studio and not as flimsy as you'd think. The variations of sounds you can get from each of the 15 bass sounds (And 1 micro drum kit) is huge by combining the A and B parameter controls with the 16 play styles (How the note is played) and 16 effects. (Sounds 12 - 15 seem like they should come from a much larger, expensive device!)A seemingly major down point is that they're chromatically locked to C major, so if you want any sharps/flats you need to use the semi-tone bend effect on fx number 15. I thought this was going to be a problem, but I haven't had any issues with it at all, in fact, it enables me to think up more creative basslines. Another thing to point out is that I thought my device was broken straight out of the box as it would not turn on when the batteries were inserted. However, I discovered on a forum that by bending the battery connection points in a little, the problem was solved. I don't think I'll bother getting a case as it looks cool and is pretty sturdy - as long as you don't sling it loose into a bag or leave it lying around on the floor somewhere...Recording lines live can be a little tricky, but once you'e used to it, building up and chaining pattern sequences is quite intuitive and powerful, especially when synced to other Pocket Operators and similar devices. A lot of people have described these as 'Toys', which is a slightly misleading thing if you haven't 'Played' with them; it's small and fun, but so is a Harmonica or a Ukulele, and this can do SO much more.Oh... and there's a little dude running around on the screen while you play things that goes back to bed to sleep when playing is done!

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