teenage engineering's description of the teenage engineering OP-XY portable synthesizer, sequencer, and sampler

 

EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ANYTIME.

ever wanted a studio that fits in your pocket? the field system™ is our advanced sound and recording system that'll let you create anywhere, anytime. the system is built on the core principles of portable technology, full interconnectivity and battery-driven power—all encased in a compact design. it's the smallest, yet mightiest system, out there.

 

die traummaschine.

be careful what you wish for—we know you’ve had wet fantasies about a no-compromise, dual-cpu boosted and fully rebuilt sequencer, sampler, and performance instrument, based on the much-loved workflow of the OP–Z. now including built-in cv, effect sends, and a best-in-class dac. with 8 individual instrument tracks and 8 auxiliary tracks for controlling any external synthesizer, modular or otherwise, and adding effects. we dare to say it's probably the most complete, portable sequencer ever built. it's here. it's real. it's black. and it's got so much more than you've wished for.

 

schönes einheitliches design.

the exterior is all black, and matches the exact dimensions of OP–1 field. a distinct grayscale gradient is at its center, making it clear that OP–XY is all aboutserious sequencing. hands-on graphics on the high-resolution display are allgrayscale, with a bright red to indicate recording and parameter locks. all vital keyshave leds to stay in full control. it's minimal. it's efficient. it's sexy. 

 

das sequenzer.

experience the ultra fast sequencing workflow. punch-in FX™ lets you
add quick, rapid-firing, unique, live variations and adding individual step components
creates an extra dimension and deep rhythmic patterns. randomize note timing, velocity
and pitch, or use live automation to alter filters. use brain™ to create chord progressions,
generating tracks that reinvent themselves. literally.

 

eine vielzahl von funktionen.

• 8 UNIQUE SYNTH ENGINES
• NEW DRUM SAMPLER
• MULTISAMPLER
• SYNTH SAMPLER
• 4 FILTER TYPES
• 24-VOICE MULTITIMBRAL SYNTHESIS
• PLAYERS PER TRACK
• INSTANT SAMPLING
• 6 BUILT-IN FX
• MASTER EQ
• MASTER SATURATOR
• MASTER COMPRESSOR AND LIMITER
• STEREO SIGNAL PATH
• BRAIN™ – INTELLIGENT TRANSPOSER
• 24 PUNCH-IN FX™ FOR PERFORMANCE
• CREATIVE TAPE LOOPER
• 2 SEQUENCEABLE BUILT-IN FX SLOTS
• MIDI CHANNELS SELECTABLE PER TRACK
• 10 000+ PROJECT FILES WITH VERSION HISTORY
• 16-TRACK, 64-STEP SEQUENCER WITH 4 PAGES
• POWERFUL STEP COMPONENTS
• 9 PATTERNS PER TRACK, 99 SCENES
• SONG MODE WITH 9 SONGS PER PROJECT
• PRESETS PER PATTERN
• 10 GROOVES FOR CREATIVE SWING
• USB-C AUDIO/MIDI HOST AND DEVICE
• AUDIO-OUT
• A MULTI-OUT JACK, FOR CV, MIDI, AUDIO AND SYNC OUTMIDI-IN
• AUDIO-IN
• BUILT-IN SPEAKER
• BUILT-IN MIC
• SMOOTH PARAMETER LOCKS
• 1920 PPQN
• PRESSURE SENSITIVE PITCHBEND
• BLUETOOTH LE MIDI
• MICROTONAL TUNING
• PERFORMANCE GYROSCOPE
• AND MUCH, MUCH MORE...

 

schritt-sequenzen.

run every track, independently, at different speeds and lengths to formpowerful polyrhythms. create new sequences every time with stepcomponents, variations that can be added to any step on the  sequencer, controlling everything from altering pitch to bending, skipping or even multiplying steps.

 

 

velocity.

velocity allows you to set the velocity on a step to a defined value. use the accidentals to set the velocity value.

 

ramp up.

ramp up alters the note of the selected step by following a ramp in the current scale. each time the step is triggered, the note increments up the ramp. use the accidentals to select the interval.

 

ramp down.

ramp down alters the note of the selected step by following a ramp in the current scale. each time the step is triggered, the note increments down the ramp. use the accidentals to select the interval.

 

random.

random will randomize the notes on the selected steps inside of the current scale. use the accidentals to set the range of possible notes. 

 

portamento.

portamento will apply portamento to and from the selected step. use the accidentals to select the amount of portamento.

 

bend.

bend will apply a pitch bend to the selected steps, different bend patterns can be found on the accidentals so try them out for some cool pitch effects.

 

tonality.

tonality allows you to transpose the selected step by a fixed interval. use the accidentals to set the transposition interval.

 

jump.

use jump to usurp steps and skip to a chosen step. use the accidentals to select which step to jump to.

 

skip parameter lock.

skip parameter lock allows you to play a parameter lock on a step every defined number of repetitions, perfect for having automation on only one out of every few repetitions.

 

skip step component.

skip step component allows you to play only one out of every defined number of repetitions. use the accidentals to select the number of repetitions.

 

skip trigger.

skip trigger allows you to play only one in every defined number of repetitions. this is perfect for adding variations to your sequence every few repetitions.

 

alles verbinden. 

the right side of OP–XY features an advanced i/o system, made tolodge and connect almost anything. use the main output to connectamps, speakers or headphones. the 4-in-1 multi-out jack can pairpedals, synths, drum machines, even eurorack systems, and much more.sample and monitor anything—your voice, dirty stabs, a guitar—withaudio-in or the built-in mic. midi-in and midi over usb type-c offers both hostand device modes; use it as a ‘control hub’ for keyboards, drum pads, orcut the cables with bluetooth le for low-latency, wireless communication.

 

länger, weiter, stärker.

compose your album, head off to the gig, plug and play immediately, then keep everything locked-in with all the i/o you could ask for. 16-hour, battery-powered freedom lets you perform for hours on-end. create, produce and perform anywhere.  mit allen bedingungen [all strings attached].