Category: Gear
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Latest OP-1 Field Update (Version 1.6)
Teenage Engineering has released a major firmware update (v1.6) for the OP-1 Field that significantly expands what the instrument can do: (YouTube) Key New Features • Multi-Channel USB AudioYou can now use the OP-1 Field as a multi-channel audio interface, sending each of the four tape tracks + stereo mix separately over USB to your…
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Recording Guitar Loops onto the OP-XY: A Practical Guide from Windowbed
Creator: windowbed (James)Video: Watch on YouTubeTags: #teoperator #teenageengineering Overview Denver-based musician and teacher windowbed (James) digs into how he’s been recording guitar loops directly into Teenage Engineering’s OP-XY, sharing a wealth of insights on setup, recording workflow, and mixing tricks. Using firmware 1.0.21, James walks through everything from creating a DIY count-in to understanding when…
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Mini Chord: An Open-Source Pocket Synth with Y2K Style
Sometimes an instrument lands in your hands and instantly feels alive. That’s the impression ACY shares in their recent video exploring the Mini Chord—a compact, open-source synthesizer designed by Benjamin Puavé (aka Benjamin Wild). Inspired by Suzuki’s classic Omnichord, this handheld box of buttons and a touch strip invites both seasoned musicians and curious tinkerers…
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Hands On With the Zoom R4 Musician’s Portable Multitrack Recorder
This article will be a work in progress as I make my way through working with my new Zoom R4 multitrack recorder. I got mine for around $200 from Guitar Center. My local Salt Lake store had them in stock so I was able to pop in and pick one up on a July 4th…
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The KOII Notebook: Your Ultimate Guide to the Teenage Engineering EP-133
SynthDawg has just released an indispensable resource for enthusiasts of the Teenage Engineering EP-133 sampler composer: The KOII Notebook. This comprehensive guidebook, delivered in PDF format for maximum compatibility, is designed from the ground up to cater to both novice and advanced users of the KOII/EP-133. What Makes The KOII Notebook Special? Released in June…
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Resampling in Roland SP-404 MKII and Scene Functionality in Teenage Engineering’s EP-133 K.O. II
In the realm of audio production, resampling is a critical process that allows for creative manipulation and efficient use of sound samples. This article will focus on how resampling works in the Roland SP-404 MKII and how the “scenes” functionality in Teenage Engineering’s new EP-133 K.O. II achieves a similar effect. Resampling in the Roland…
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Stylophone’s Musical Evolution: The Upcoming Theremin and CPM DS-2 Drone Synthesizer
Stylophone, the creators of the original pocket synthesizer, have been at the forefront of unique sound production since 1968. With over 4 million units sold since its launch, the Stylophone pocket synthesizer has become an iconic instrument that has captured the hearts of music enthusiasts around the world. Today, we’re taking a closer look at…
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Let’s Deep Dive Into the Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II
Introduction Unleashing your creativity on the Teenage Engineering EP-33 (KO2) sampler sequencer is an absolute blast! The device’s impressive sound quality and intuitive beat-making capabilities often inspire users to explore its full potential, crafting intricate beats and even entire songs. Despite lacking a traditional song mode or method for chaining patterns into automated songs, the…
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The User Community of Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II: A Vibrant Hub for Music Enthusiasts
The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II is not just a revolutionary device in the realm of music production; it has also resulted in a vibrant and diverse user community that is as passionate about music as they are about this trailblazing sampler and sequencer. When TE announced the KO2 at the $299 price, my first…
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