Description
Teenage Engineering PO-32 Pocket Operator Tonic Drum Machine
The Teenage Engineering PO-32 Pocket Operator Tonic Drum Machine small enough to fit in your pocket and powered by a pair of AAA batteries, the Teenage Engineering PO-32 Pocket Operator Tonic is an analog drum synthesizer with 16 on-board sounds and limitless external timbres thanks to a collaboration with Magnus Lindström of Sonic Charges. Indeed, the product was developed by Magnus and Teenage Engineering to jam-pack the sound of Sonic Charge’s well-regarded Microtonic drum synthesizer into the pocket operator’s form factor, recreating the oscillators, envelopes, and filters from the original Microtonic plug-in.
With 16 on-board sounds and 16 tweakable effects, the PO-32 is not merely a replica of the Microtonic. Instead, you can actually create custom sounds in the Microtonic plug-in and transfer them from your computer to the PO-32 by means of its on-board, receptive microphone. Thus, you can take the sound of the software with you in a highly tweakable analog format. You can also share sounds you’ve tweaked with other users of the PO-32 in a similar manner as described above. Conversely, you can receive data from your friends’/collaborators’ PO-32.
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The unit’s parameters can be locked, while a 16-step sequencer, which holds 16 patterns in memory, can be chained into a song. An integrated clock and alarm clock expand the creative possibilities of the instrument. A jam-sync function with 3.5mm audio in and out connections allow for multiple synthesizer units to be linked together. A foldout stand makes it easier to play and rear-panel speaker solder terminals allow you hook up the unit to a larger sound system. An optional tailor-made silicone pro case (sold separately) adds anti-slip feet, battery protection, and professional-feel buttons to this truly unique music-making device.
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Product Specifications:
Sound Generation: Digital
Number of Pads: 16x Pad
Transport Controls: Yes: Record, Play
Display: LCD
Standalone Operation: Yes
Sounds:
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples: 16x Factory Drum Kit
Drum Sounds:
4x Kick/Bass Drum
4x Snare
1x FM Synth
1x Hi-Hat (Open)
1x Hi-Hat (Closed)
1x Cow Bell
1x Rim Shot
1x Crash Cymbal
1x Clap
1x Cymbal
1x Hi Tom
Number of Rhythm Pattern Presets: 16x Factory Pattern
Tempo Range: 60 to 240 BPM
Number of Song Presets: No
Built-In Effects: Yes
Built-In Speaker: Yes
Sequencing & Recording:
Sequencer:
Number of Steps: 16
Number of Sequencer Patterns: 16
Pattern Chaining: Yes, up to 64 Patterns
Tempo Range: 60 to 240 BPM
Input/Record Modes: Real-Time Record
Playback & Features: Accent
Number of Recorder Tracks: 1x Sequencer
Connectivity:
Audio I/O:
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Output
Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs: No
MIDI I/O: No
CV/Gate I/O: No
Sync I/O: No
Network I/O: No
USB I/O: No
Media/Memory Card Slot: No
Internal Drive Bays: No
Wireless: No
Compatibility:
OS Compatibility: macOS
Included Software: No
Mobile App Compatible: No
Power:
Power Requirements: Battery
Battery Type: 2x AAA
Expected Battery Life: 1 Month
Physical:
Color: Black / Gold
Included Accessories: Microphone
Shipping Weight: 1 lb.
Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH): 5 x 2.5 x 0.8″
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