Teenage Engineering | OP-1, OP-Z, Pocket Operator

Teenage Engineering redefines what a musical instrument can be: design objects that combine benchmark synthesizers, samplers and sequencers.

Teenage Engineering is a Swedish company founded in Stockholm that has transformed the portable musical instrument market. Its products are instantly recognisable, combining industrial design inspired by the aesthetics of the 1960s and 1970s with tactile yet remarkably deep interfaces and impressive sound quality, especially considering the number of features packed into their exceptionally compact formats. These instruments are designed for composers, producers and performers seeking a distinctive and in-depth creative workflow.

The OP-1 Field is the flagship instrument in the range: a portable synthesizer, sampler, drum machine and workstation built around a 4-track Tape workflow. It combines multiple synthesis engines, melodic and drum sampling, sequencers, an arpeggiator, stereo effects, FM radio and a built-in 10-channel USB-C audio interface. This is the instrument that made Teenage Engineering famous, and it remains one of the most influential products in the history of portable music-making devices. The OP-Z is a fully portable 16-track sequencer and synthesizer without a conventional display, featuring synthesis- and sample-based sounds, MIDI control, effects and dedicated tools for synchronising visuals and animations. Once mastered, its interface makes it possible to build complex arrangements with exceptional speed. The OP-XY is a powerful 16-track performance sequencer, portable synthesizer and sampler with a grid of up to 64 steps, designed to become the melodic and rhythmic centre of any setup.

The EP-1320 Medieval is a sampler and composer inspired by medieval instruments and sounds, making it a truly unique device in the world of electronic music production. The Pocket Operator PO-12 Rhythm belongs to the brand's accessible range of ultra-compact instruments: pocket-sized 16-step sequencers with dedicated sound engines for rhythms, bass lines, melodies, vocals and many other creative applications. The PO-33 K.O! is the sampler in the series, while the PO-32 Tonic is a drum synth developed in collaboration with Sonic Charge.

Milk Audio Store is an authorised Teenage Engineering dealer in Italy. Teenage Engineering instruments are available from stock and can be demonstrated by appointment.

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