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title: "teenage engineering OP–Z portable sequencer, synthesizer, drum machine and visual controller with built-in microphone for sampling, effects and midi, iOS compatible and battery powered"
brand: "teenage engineering"
price: "€ 1798.80"
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# iOS & Android app sync 48kHz/24bit high-res audio 16-track sequencer power teenage engineering OP–Z portable sequencer, synthesizer, drum machine and visual controller with built-in microphone for sampling, effects and midi, iOS compatible and battery powered

**Brand:** teenage engineering
**Price:** € 1798.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage, sound, and visuals — all in one sleek powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** teenage engineering OP–Z portable sequencer, synthesizer, drum machine and visual controller with built-in microphone for sampling, effects and midi, iOS compatible and battery powered by teenage engineering
- **How much does it cost?** € 1798.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- teenage engineering enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted teenage engineering brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable 227g design with built-in mic for on-the-go sampling.
- • **Limitless Sonic Palette:** 16 sample packs with 24 samples each fuel endless creativity.
- • **Pro-Grade Audio Clarity:** 48kHz/24bit DAC and 115dB dynamic range deliver pristine sound.
- • **Seamless App Integration:** Bluetooth connectivity unlocks real-time editing and multi-touch control.
- • **Visuals & Lights in Sync:** Control 3D animations and DMX lighting for immersive live shows.

## Overview

The Teenage Engineering OP-Z is a cutting-edge, ultra-portable 16-track sequencer, synthesizer, and drum machine that combines professional-grade 48kHz/24bit audio with built-in sampling and modular effects. Its unique ability to control 3D visuals and DMX lighting, paired with seamless iOS and Android app integration, makes it the ultimate creative tool for millennial pros seeking to elevate live performances and studio sessions alike.

## Description

From the manufacturer aplus content video multimedia sequencer and synthesizer OP-Z OP–Z is an advanced fully portable 16-track sequencer and synthesizer, with a range of both sample based and synthesis based sounds. It's the first stand-alone sequencer of its kind, that lets you sequence music, visuals, lights and more. Component Based Step Sequencing. Sequencing on OP-Z is a unique experience. All tracks are independent, meaning they can run at different lengths, speeds and with different loop points. Step components add an extra dimension to each step in a sequence – making your compositions much more dynamic, deep and rich. You can choose to go completely off-grid or stay 100% quantized, and thanks to the OP–Z real time melodic analysis you can at any time automatically transpose whole sequences in different scales across six octaves. Bring Your Own Screen OP–Z connects wirelessly to the free OP-Z app via bluetooth. The app displays the numbers and graphs behind the music you create in real time. At a glance, you know how your instruments are balanced, or just how much effect is applied to each instrument. The screen adds another dimension to your interaction with the OP–Z. Unlocking multi touch features, you can adjust multiple mixer sliders at once or use the smooth touch pad to adjust effects or filters. Perfect when performing live. Built for Live Performance On the back of OP–Z you’ll find the project, mixer, tempo and the screen buttons. The project button lets you choose 1 of the 10 projects where you work on your songs. Each project contains 16 patterns, containing 8 instrument tracks. The mixer allows you to fine tune the balance of your pattern. Hold tempo to change bpm, and add a click track. The screen button opens the main menu in the app. It also activates the microphone for some live vocals. Teenage Engineered Four-wheel Drive Using the four colour-coded endless dials, you control everything from synth parameters, filters, effects and levels to the ADSR shape of an instrument. The RGB LED's give you instant feedback of values and functions. These encoders were specially engineered for the OP-Z to make it possible to keep the 10 mm height of the unit and to provide maximum resolution. Punch-in FX Punch-in FX is a concept inspired from our series of pocket operators, where you can add a layer of live performance effects, and either record them or just to enjoy in real-time. On OP–Z the punch-in FX is a separate programmable track and is one of the unique features that makes the OP–Z stand out from a traditional sequencer. This makes the OP–Z a powerful live performance instrument, extending the possibilities of a pre-programmed track to endless variations. Full Unity 3D integration OP–Z can control 3D animations in real-time sync with your tunes and beats. Create your own unique visuals using Unity – the popular multi-platform game engine. By exposing the inner control data of the OP–Z and linking it to unity users can create anything within unity, customizing every single polygon in a performance and completing the live set with unique visuals. Download and explore 3D worlds already prepared for you, and learn more about videolab on github. Photomatic Compose a song & create a completely synchronised music video 'a-la-minute'. The Photomatic feature in the OP–Z app is just pure instant fun. When you need quick and unique graphics, perfectly synched to your beats, open up Photomatic. Shoot away, add filters and you have your instant music video.

Review: Not bent! - I bought this even though the reviews mentioned the case often arrived bent. No such problem. Pleasant sounds if you can’t afford the OP 1. Not disappointed! The sounds are imaginative enough but not many! It reminds me of a Mini Cooper engine in a Lamborghini shell. Worth a punt.
Review: Magnificent thing but you will have QA issues - First off, I went through 3 of them to get a good one - don't let this dissuade you. You'll read about them bending which seems to be a manufacturing issue and one they won't be fixing. For me, it didn't cause any fault at all and for safety (and paranoia) I stuck some small rubber feet on the edges and importantly in the middle so when I'm pressing it it's not bending any more. It's a very solid structure but better to be safe as they're not cheap. All three of mine had this bend but the one I kept was least bent - don't worry though. The four dials at the top are magnetically in place and should be smooth to move around. One of mine wasn't and I've also read some pop out - that's because it was assembled with the magnet the wrong way around - easy to fix and you will be able to fix it yourself if you need to. So now you're thinking this is a piece of crap. It isn't. It's the most incredible thing TE make and is worth all the apprehension in finding the right one. Sound, functionality, flexibility, hidden depths, tricks all get a ten. Just watch some of Cuckoo's videos or Red Means Recording. If you're worried about getting into sequencing and want to dip your toe in then get an Arcade Pocket Operator but you will end up with one of these as well. A staggering bit of kit and I'll never be without it.

## Features

- 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!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07HMF1G57 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 57,337 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 89 in Tabletop Synthesizers |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Teenage Engineering |
| Brand Name | Teenage Engineering |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector Type | Bluetooth |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 233 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073031320 |
| Included Components | 16-track sequencer, LED lights |
| Item Dimensions | 5.7 x 21.2 x 1 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Synthesizer and Sequencer |
| Item Weight | 227 Grams |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.7 x 21.2 x 1 centimetres |
| Item weight | 227 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Teenage Engineering |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | OP-Z |
| Model Number | OP-Z |
| Model name | OP-Z |
| Part Number | 0020110452 |
| Product Warranty | 1 year manufacturer. |
| Set Name | 16 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Teenage Engineering
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.7 x 21.2 x 1 centimetres
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** OP-Z

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: My op-z won't power on or even charge up!? i just opened it yest.after finally completing my home studio.can't use my 2 moduals of course! advise me..**
A: Please plug your OP-Z into to a computer with your USB-C cable and power it on. Take out the battery from the OP-Z while still connected with the computer. Then press SCREEN, a red LED will light up, confirming there is not battery inserted (this will reset the battery indicator). Turn off the OP-Z and reinsert the battery back in the unit. The next time you turn on the OP-Z , it should work properly.

**Q: When is the OP-Z planning on being restocked?**
A: Hi, you can check the stocks at [https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07HMF1G57].

**Q: can i get the m-1 headphones from here?**
A: You can get the Teenage Engineering M-1 On-Ear Headset at [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082WJ7YQ3].

**Q: Would you recommend this tool to new music makers?**
A: No. The user interface is complex and hard to learn, and could distract a new music maker from their creativity. Start with garage band.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bent!
*by N***. on 4 December 2023*

I bought this even though the reviews mentioned the case often arrived bent. No such problem. Pleasant sounds if you can’t afford the OP 1. Not disappointed! The sounds are imaginative enough but not many! It reminds me of a Mini Cooper engine in a Lamborghini shell. Worth a punt.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magnificent thing but you will have QA issues
*by D***G on 8 May 2021*

First off, I went through 3 of them to get a good one - don't let this dissuade you. You'll read about them bending which seems to be a manufacturing issue and one they won't be fixing. For me, it didn't cause any fault at all and for safety (and paranoia) I stuck some small rubber feet on the edges and importantly in the middle so when I'm pressing it it's not bending any more. It's a very solid structure but better to be safe as they're not cheap. All three of mine had this bend but the one I kept was least bent - don't worry though. The four dials at the top are magnetically in place and should be smooth to move around. One of mine wasn't and I've also read some pop out - that's because it was assembled with the magnet the wrong way around - easy to fix and you will be able to fix it yourself if you need to. So now you're thinking this is a piece of crap. It isn't. It's the most incredible thing TE make and is worth all the apprehension in finding the right one. Sound, functionality, flexibility, hidden depths, tricks all get a ten. Just watch some of Cuckoo's videos or Red Means Recording. If you're worried about getting into sequencing and want to dip your toe in then get an Arcade Pocket Operator but you will end up with one of these as well. A staggering bit of kit and I'll never be without it.

### ⭐ Very poor construction quality for premium price
*by A***R on 24 July 2021*

I returned it as it was faulty, I should have read the other reviews which mention the same problems as I had. Let down by very poor construction quality, the chassis was slightly bent up at each end, the volume knob fell off, and many of the keys did not work properly, sometimes they failed to trigger and other times they would trigger multiple times when only pressed once. I thought it might be a firmware bug, so I updated it but the problem did not resolve, if anything it got worse. I only kept it for a few days but in that time it was treated very carefully as it is so small and flimsy feeling. A real shame because it has the potential to be a good product with some interesting features, it is way smaller than expected and very fiddly to use - even more so than a Pocket Operator, but Pocket Operator has better buttons, which never gave me any trouble. For the over £400 I paid I expect much better build quality, even if it was half that it would still not be worth the money, it is too small and flimsily built for practical use.

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