Teenage Engineering OP–XY
Teenage Engineering's OP–XY is a portable sequencer and sampler with 8 instrument tracks, advanced sequencing, built-in effects, MIDI connectivity, and 16 hours of battery life, ideal for music production.
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Teenage Engineering has introduced the OP–XY, a versatile and portable sequencer, sampler, and performance instrument designed for music production. This device features a dual-CPU architecture and offers 8 individual instrument tracks along with 8 auxiliary tracks, allowing users to control external synthesizers and apply effects. The OP–XY boasts a sleek all-black design, matching the dimensions of the OP–1 field, and includes a high-resolution grayscale display with LED indicators for recording and parameter locks. Key functionalities include 24-voice multitimbral synthesis, instant sampling, and a variety of built-in effects. The sequencer supports advanced features such as punch-in FX™, step components for creating polyrhythms, and the innovative Brain™ intelligent transposer for generating unique chord progressions. Users can also take advantage of MIDI and audio connectivity options, including USB-C, and a built-in microphone for sampling. The device is battery-powered, providing up to 16 hours of performance time, making it suitable for both studio and live settings. The OP–XY is positioned as a comprehensive tool for musicians seeking a powerful yet portable solution for music creation.
- OP–XY features 8 instrument tracks and 8 auxiliary tracks for extensive control over sound.
- The device includes advanced sequencing capabilities and a variety of built-in effects.
- It supports MIDI and audio connectivity, including USB-C and Bluetooth LE MIDI.
- The intelligent Brain™ feature allows for unique chord progression generation.
- Battery-powered operation offers up to 16 hours of performance time.
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Maybe I'm a bit cynical, but Teenage Engineering has had a series of very low quality, fault-prone gimmick devices that quickly end up forgotten in drawers. Hard to take this seriously.
"aüf" is not a thing, should be "auf"
Makes me appreciate what a good job Akai did with the early MCP.
But the faux-German is cringe. Weird flex, too, considering that Germany itself is a huge market for these kinds of instruments.
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