Synthesizer Teenage Engineering OP-Z

OP–Z is a portable 16-track multimedia synthesizer and sequencer with a range of sample based and synthesis based sounds. the world's first stand-alone sequencer of its kind that lets you sequence music, visuals, lights and more. iOS and android companion app available.

Preloaded with

• 16 sample packs, each containing 24 samples
• 12 synthesis based sound engines, for a wide range of sound
• 2 separate fx-buses, shared across all instrument tracks
• fx include delay, reverb, chorus and more
• image, 3D graphics and DMX light sequencing

The next generation of portable instruments

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 world's first stand-alone sequencer of its kind, that lets you sequence music, visuals, lights and more.

OP–Z can be used completely stand alone and comes with an intuitive led lit interface. When you want next level real time visual feedback, use the screen you already have in your pocket. (Currently available for ios, mac, and android.)

Hardware features include a usb-c host and device, wireless communication over ble, 4-pin 3.5 mm stereo headphone and line-out, accelerometer, user replaceable battery and built-in microphone.

Component based step sequencing
One of the basic concepts of the OP–Z is its ability to run each track totally independent from one another. Tracks can run at various speeds, have different lengths and loop points. Separate tracks can even jump-cut back and forth irregularly and randomly if you want. Using this you can make a short sequence sound more or less different each time it is repeated in your composition. A composition is divided into tracks and each track is built from sequencer steps – just as you are used to, but on top of that we have added something truly unique we call step components that adds an extra dimension of instructions for each step. This new tool makes composing a track much more dynamic, deep and rich – a long needed addition to traditional sequencing. The tracks on the OP–Z is polymetric. Meaning that each track has dynamic track length from 1 up to 144 steps. Making it possible to work in high or low track resolution. You can choose to go completely off-grid or stay 100% quantized. Thanks to the OP–Z real time melodic analysis you can at any time automatically transpose whole sequences in different scales across six octaves.

OP–Z comes with 16 sample packs, each containing 24 samples. The basic configuration is divided into kicks, snares, percussion and effects, and you can easily add your own samples.

OP–Z comes with 12 synthesis based sound engines. More sound engines will be released continuously and made available through the configurator in the OP–Z app.

OP–Z has two separate fx-buses, shared across all instrument tracks. The built-in fx are delay, reverb, bit-crush and distortion. Future firmware upgrades will expand the OP–Z with even more fx.

Pitch bend and microphone
On the front of the OP–Z you find the pitch bend in the form of a soft, pressure-sensitive, thumb button. The pitch bend adds an analogue touch to any instrument – perfect for that solo break. Lift the OP–Z to your mouth, and the accelerometer activated microphone will turn on. Hold the function buttons to change the settings for the microphone.

Built for live performance
On the back of your OP–Z you find the project, mixer, tempo and the screen buttons. While holding down one of these buttons you access some of the OP–Z main functionality. The project button lets you choose one of the 10 projects where you work on your songs. Each project contains 16 patterns and each pattern contains 8 instrument tracks. The mixer gives you access to a live mixer where you fine tune the balance of your current track. one-two-three-four – hold to change tempo, add a click or counting voice-over to your track. The screen button opens up the main menu if you have a screen connected. Select menu item using the red dial. The screen button also activates the microphone. Press the mixer button to toggle between clean voice pass-through or the two real time OP–Z fx-buses.

Easy Controls
The four color-coded endless dials control the parameters of OP-Z. Instantly adjust the parameters, filters, effects, and levels.

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 and sequence them to a beat, compose a song and create a completely synchronised music video 'a-la-minute'. The photomatic feature included in the OP–Z app is just pure instant fun.
When you want some quick and unique graphics, perfectly synched 
to your beats, open up photomatic. Shoot away, add some filters and you have your instant music video. Photomatic lets you add up to 10 sequences with 24 pictures each, all possible to edit with the colored dials. The sequences can be synched to any track while playing live. 

OP-Z roll up bag
You can also buy durable yellow roll-up bag that utilizes touch-fastener closures to secure your OP-Z, Pocket Operators, audio cables, and other essential accessories. Teenage Engineering's logo is screen printed to ensure the print doesn't fade too soon.

Features

• fully-fledged digital workstation with synthesis parts, sequencer, effects and video output
• 16 individual tracks for different synthesis forms and samplers
• innovative pattern sequencer with infinite pattern length and complex control options for each step
• midi, cv, trigger, light and motion tracks
• stores up to 160 patterns
• modular and expandable effects technology
• output of pictures, videos and animations
• dmx light control and sequencing via optional interface: article number 245896 (not included)
• 6-axis motion sensor
• 51 keys
• 4 high-resolution encoders
• pressure-sensitive pitch bender
• volume control
• integrated microphone
• usb-c port
• 3.5 mm trrs output
• bluetooth 5.0le
• ios devices can be connected to the op-z as a display (ios app free of charge)
• durable plastic fibreglass housing
• battery operation via built-in rechargeable battery