Teenage Engineering PO-133 Street Fighter Pocket Operator – Capcom special edition sampler / synth
micro sampler
PO-133 street fighter
The PO-133 street fighter is a micro sampler with 40-second sample memory and a built-in recording microphone. Comes with samples based on the Capcom Street Fighter game series.
3.5mm TRS Jack Input Input jack for audio & for sync signal to jam with other
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| Weight: | 70 g |
| Dimensions: | 3 x 5.99 x 12.4 cm; 70 Grams |
| Model: | TE010AS133 |
Lo strumento esteticamente molto carino e nonostante sia una scheda con tutto a vista ha un aspetto di qualit e pare resistente. un giochino e quindi chi ha grandi aspettative compositive rimarr deluso da un sequencer limitatissimo. Ottima invece la pasta sonora che ne fuoriesce, che ha un carattere decisamente interessante, almeno per me. In conclusione pu essere usato anche in produzioni importanti a patto che sia la ciliegina sul brano e non la struttura.
This is my second purchase of the KO as I regretted selling my first so much. It’s abilities for the price are incredible, It’s intuitive once you get the hang of the button presses and although it lacks tools like midi I often use it for slowing down and pitching samples as it does a better job than some of my more expensive gea
Super petite machine reue en trs bon tat. Je m’attendais plus abme. Donc trs satisfait. Tout fonctionne bien et on la prend vite en main aprs quelques heures d’utilisation. C’est trs intuitif et creatif. On fait de la musique diffremment. Je recommande vivement au vu du prix.
First pocket operator I got, its fun to play with, but is limited.
Learning aside, ok so the 8 bit sounds are pretty lo fi, but I still think even when I graduate to a proper studio quality sequencer/sampler like the MPC One, this will always have a place in my signal chai
Habe nicht viel erwartet und wurde umso mehr berrascht.
Die Samplingfunktion macht echt Spa. Besonders das man mehrere Samples in einem Zug aufnehmen kann und das Gert diese gleich stckelt macht es sehr angenehm damit arbeiten.
Die Soundqualitt in Verbindung mit einem ext. Lautsprecher ist auch besser als ich erwartet hatte. Der onboard Lautsprecher ist jetzt nicht besonders, wie auch bei der Gre aber fr mal schnell was probieren ausreichen bzw. kann man ja auch einfach Kopfhrer anschlieen.
Die Bedienung ist auch sehr einfach wenn man den Dreh mal raus hat.
Absolutely love the PO-33, it is so much fun to use and is easy to pick up and play.
1000 potenzialit.
Strumento interessante sotto diversi punti di vista, primo tra tutti il suo aspetto spartano e minimale: veramente una scheda con un display e dei tasti ma un cervellone da fare paura (mille – per modo di dire – effetti per i suoni ed i pattern, possibilit di suonare in tempo reale registrando le modifiche su altrettanti parametri sia dei suoni che dei “beat” che avete creato (considerando che ce ne sono gi un bel po’ dentro se siete proprio negati).
Se poi siete un po’ pi ferrati di me con le “macchinette”, allora ci potete fare veramente un sacco di roba, anche live (due ministilo e vai!): ne puoi mettere anche pi di una in serie con un cavo audio jack sincronizzandole e suonando indipendentemente sulle tre…Oh… DIVERTENTE DIRE POCO!
Ho visto mille video prima di comprarlo ma appena mi arrivato mi sono stupito di quanto fosse piccolo (pi di quanto aspettassi), letteralmente: TASCABILE (consiglio la custodia – costo pari a quasi un terzo dello strumento e propiet pi estetiche che funzionali ma meglio averla che no! – cos ve lo appendete al collo, un paio di cuffie e invece di ascoltare la musica, la fate).
Have fun!
Soo much fun. If your in to making beats this is for you. It is limited if you have been sampling for years, but for the price, it’s incredible (did I mention it’s soo much fun 🙂
Soo much fun. If your in to making beats this is for you. It is limited if you have been sampling for years, but for the price, it’s incredible (did I mention it’s soo much fun 🙂
Bought this for my 9 year old whom is just getting into music. Within 10 minutes he’d created something he loved and was proud to show us.
Lots of other units available to add together to expand the sound.
Bought this for my 9 year old whom is just getting into music. Within 10 minutes he’d created something he loved and was proud to show us.
Lots of other units available to add together to expand the sound.
Definitely one of the best pocket drum-synth units out there.
PO-Tonic is great. If you buy this, I highly recommend buying both as the PO unit can communicate with Microtonic directly for making new sounds for the PO. If you just buy the PO-Tonic (without Microtonic), you’re not really getting the best out of the machine as you can’t change the soundbank yourself (unless you go to youtube which can send new sounds via the built-in microphone).
I know the PO-Tonic with Microtonic is quite expensive compared to the other units – but it’s definitely worth it if you want a solid and capable battery operated drum synth which you can carry in your pocket.
If, however, you’re not intending to ever buy Microtonic, I recommend you to buy the PO-Speak instead of the PO-Tonic because the PO Speak also contains the default sound banks from the PO-Tonic.
If you do decide to buy Microtonic for the PO-Tonic, go to the Patternarium website which has hundreds of thousands of sound presets and drum patterns for free which you can edit and send directly to you Tonic. The free/Cracked versions of Microtonic do not support transferring sounds to the PO-Tonic – you;ll have to buy it but if you contact the SonicCharge website, they will give you a massive discount for Microtonic if you prove you bought a PO-Tonic (eg: send a photo of it or a screenshot of your order).
The best thing about the PO-Tonic (with Microtonic) unit is that it can also be used as a synth instrument (you can make any sound in microtonic, not just drums).
The other amazing feature is the “morph” feature which morphs 2 sounds for every slot on the PO. This means that you can create thousands of unique sounds on the PO if you use microtonic, simply by using the patternarium presets and appying a morph to them.
One last thing is the effects, very decent and usable effects which cleverly inject a lot of raw excitement into the sounds – they can be manually triggered and sound great – even just by mashing the buttons randomly – great for live sessions.
For the perfect Pocket Operator rig set-up, I would recommend:
PO-Tonic (with Microtonic) as a Drum/Synth machine
PO-K.O. as a sampler
PO-Speak as a vocoder/bass synth
Link the 3 together and you’ve got an amazingly versatile rig. I’d go so far as to prefer my Pocket operators to my Analogue Korg Electribe.
Highly recommended.
Definitely one of the best pocket drum-synth units out there.
PO-Tonic is great. If you buy this, I highly recommend buying both as the PO unit can communicate with Microtonic directly for making new sounds for the PO. If you just buy the PO-Tonic (without Microtonic), you’re not really getting the best out of the machine as you can’t change the soundbank yourself (unless you go to youtube which can send new sounds via the built-in microphone).
I know the PO-Tonic with Microtonic is quite expensive compared to the other units – but it’s definitely worth it if you want a solid and capable battery operated drum synth which you can carry in your pocket.
If, however, you’re not intending to ever buy Microtonic, I recommend you to buy the PO-Speak instead of the PO-Tonic because the PO Speak also contains the default sound banks from the PO-Tonic.
If you do decide to buy Microtonic for the PO-Tonic, go to the Patternarium website which has hundreds of thousands of sound presets and drum patterns for free which you can edit and send directly to you Tonic. The free/Cracked versions of Microtonic do not support transferring sounds to the PO-Tonic – you;ll have to buy it but if you contact the SonicCharge website, they will give you a massive discount for Microtonic if you prove you bought a PO-Tonic (eg: send a photo of it or a screenshot of your order).
The best thing about the PO-Tonic (with Microtonic) unit is that it can also be used as a synth instrument (you can make any sound in microtonic, not just drums).
The other amazing feature is the “morph” feature which morphs 2 sounds for every slot on the PO. This means that you can create thousands of unique sounds on the PO if you use microtonic, simply by using the patternarium presets and appying a morph to them.
One last thing is the effects, very decent and usable effects which cleverly inject a lot of raw excitement into the sounds – they can be manually triggered and sound great – even just by mashing the buttons randomly – great for live sessions.
For the perfect Pocket Operator rig set-up, I would recommend:
PO-Tonic (with Microtonic) as a Drum/Synth machine
PO-K.O. as a sampler
PO-Speak as a vocoder/bass synth
Link the 3 together and you’ve got an amazingly versatile rig. I’d go so far as to prefer my Pocket operators to my Analogue Korg Electribe.
Highly recommended.
I have a couple of these and 9 Pocket Operators, and a number of other ‘proper’ synths. These are brilliant music machines, that follow a similar format so that once you know how to use one, they are all very similar. But each has unique features that makes them all desirable for different reasons.
The PO 33 is one of two samplers, the other being the Voice Sampler. It is amazingly powerful as a sketchbook for idea’s scratching to having samples that you can use in a finished performance or song. Is it perfect? NO! But for less than 100 you get an amazing piece of kit. I have 2 because I take one out and about looking for external things to sample and the other I keep at home. The sound is LoFi but the tools it comes with give you everything you need to trim and work with the samples and then a whole load of appropriate effects too. It’s basically a lot of fun.
I have a couple of these and 9 Pocket Operators, and a number of other ‘proper’ synths. These are brilliant music machines, that follow a similar format so that once you know how to use one, they are all very similar. But each has unique features that makes them all desirable for different reasons.
The PO 33 is one of two samplers, the other being the Voice Sampler. It is amazingly powerful as a sketchbook for idea’s scratching to having samples that you can use in a finished performance or song. Is it perfect? NO! But for less than 100 you get an amazing piece of kit. I have 2 because I take one out and about looking for external things to sample and the other I keep at home. The sound is LoFi but the tools it comes with give you everything you need to trim and work with the samples and then a whole load of appropriate effects too. It’s basically a lot of fun.
This is a basic loop device with 16 stored sounds that cannot be replaced. That said it fits in your pocket and I take it everywhere – it’s really addictive.
It is not easy to use straight out of the box, get ready for loads of frustration as you master creating your loops, but imagine somebody giving you a piano… The instructions tell you how it works, but it’s going to be a while before you play your first few bars.
I will definitely be buying other Pocket Operators, just might have to save up first as they are expensive. You could get an app for ur phone that works just as well, if not better, and I have had many of them but I would still rather use the PO. It’s hard to explain, almost like reading real books vs e books.
This is a basic loop device with 16 stored sounds that cannot be replaced. That said it fits in your pocket and I take it everywhere – it’s really addictive.
It is not easy to use straight out of the box, get ready for loads of frustration as you master creating your loops, but imagine somebody giving you a piano… The instructions tell you how it works, but it’s going to be a while before you play your first few bars.
I will definitely be buying other Pocket Operators, just might have to save up first as they are expensive. You could get an app for ur phone that works just as well, if not better, and I have had many of them but I would still rather use the PO. It’s hard to explain, almost like reading real books vs e books.
Insomma, se quello che cercate uno strumento realmente tascabile per poter campionare e creare beat ovunque vi troviate, questo quello che fa per voi.
The po 12 is pretty cool, it’s a very compact drum machine with more control then I was expecting. All pocket operators have the same core functions and controls, so once you know the layout of one its very easy to transfer over to a new pocket operator. This wasn’t my first model and it was very easy learn.
I did get triped up with how to chain them together; I would of liked if you could pause and play a slave po and have it sync with the masters click track, however what actually happens is once you pause a slave you need to stop and start the master controller, it’s not a huge deal but that was one of the few nitpicks I’ve found.
Overall I love these things, and they are fun to try to incorporate into a proper set to accompany more traditional instruments
The po 12 is pretty cool, it’s a very compact drum machine with more control then I was expecting. All pocket operators have the same core functions and controls, so once you know the layout of one its very easy to transfer over to a new pocket operator. This wasn’t my first model and it was very easy learn.
I did get triped up with how to chain them together; I would of liked if you could pause and play a slave po and have it sync with the masters click track, however what actually happens is once you pause a slave you need to stop and start the master controller, it’s not a huge deal but that was one of the few nitpicks I’ve found.
Overall I love these things, and they are fun to try to incorporate into a proper set to accompany more traditional instruments
They’re fantastic, addictive and great fun!
Downside, the Instructions are basic and you will need to watch some U tube vids. Many of these are not very good, people showing off and not explaining, but there are some good ones. 3/4 minutes don’t bother, look for 10/15 minutes.
The POs power down after 5 minutes inactivity, EXCEPT if there’s an audio cable plugged into the IN jack and then it’s 60 minutes. This flattens the battery MUCH quicker!
I had a Rhythm and a Sub chained together, the Rhythm last in the chain with a cable in the IN jack. After 3 weeks the Sub battery is 94% and the Rhythm 43%. DON’T leave them chained together!
Press Sound + BPM for battery % remaining. Swapping the dying batteries around I found the POs are on the edge of giving up at around 40%
The on board speaker, well it works, it’s OK, headphones are better, but get some amplification, I play mine through a guitar amp, awesome!
Doug
I have an MK2 Maschine that I haven’t used since I’ve taken delivery of the KO. You will be making music in minutes (sample from the phone speaker) beatbox your own sounds (using the onboard filter to create a completely unique sound) sequence your steps together and make a full track – it even has live FX that can be recorded for automation. the PO 33 is a full mini studio. A great way to discover your creative side – then move up to bigger things if you want more flexibility with sequencing and mixing. check out YT for some really great inspirational tracks other people have made.
I have an MK2 Maschine that I haven’t used since I’ve taken delivery of the KO. You will be making music in minutes (sample from the phone speaker) beatbox your own sounds (using the onboard filter to create a completely unique sound) sequence your steps together and make a full track – it even has live FX that can be recorded for automation. the PO 33 is a full mini studio. A great way to discover your creative side – then move up to bigger things if you want more flexibility with sequencing and mixing. check out YT for some really great inspirational tracks other people have made.
Great drum synth! Easy to programme patterns and punch in effects!
Syncs with ease to other bits of equipment!
This thing is nuts. Saw a video of one of these randomly and thought it’d be good to use for backing to some guitar. It’s 10x what I thought it was, I’m now addicted, and will be buying a bunch of the others.
This thing is nuts. Saw a video of one of these randomly and thought it’d be good to use for backing to some guitar. It’s 10x what I thought it was, I’m now addicted, and will be buying a bunch of the others.
Bought for my Husband. Lasted about a week. He put it in his pocket to take outside and accidentally cracked the screen. Have been unable to get a response from the company with regards to repair. As one of the more expensive models of the range its disappointing the screen is not repairable at home. (Electronic Engineer, here, happy to replace screen if parts were avaliable). I would suggest spending extra on a case if you have the option.
Bought for my Husband. Lasted about a week. He put it in his pocket to take outside and accidentally cracked the screen. Have been unable to get a response from the company with regards to repair. As one of the more expensive models of the range its disappointing the screen is not repairable at home. (Electronic Engineer, here, happy to replace screen if parts were avaliable). I would suggest spending extra on a case if you have the option.
This thing is amazing. Best used with a line in. I have had many hours of fun creating little looped tracks and some more in depth ones too. It’s reasonably easy to use but rather hard to master and I wish the knobs were less sensitive or bigger as adjusting the timings is not the easiest. Overall I have had hours or even days worth of time using this and will continue to chop up samples in no time and loose an afternoon building yet another song.
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Pro’s:
– Portability
– Sound(s)
– Easy to learn (which is valid for all PO’s).
– A great first “drum machine” for beginnings, who “just want to see” if they like programming patterns on, without breaking the bank.
– Can by synced to other PO’s, Volca’s, etc
– Can “interact” with Microtonic VST Plugin (Needs to be purchased separately but it’s worth it)
–> You may actually get a discount if you send an e-mail with your PO-33 serial and copy of the invoice to the developper
Con’s
– Due to it’s “circuit board” style, it can break pretty easily if not protected during transportation (I have seen several units with smashed screens, etc.
– No MIDI
– Price is almost equal to the ones of the Volca’s or even used Elektron Model:Cycles/Model:Samples. (Especially the latter ones are fully fledged machines, which can do much more but they won’t fit into your pocket, so it always depends on what exactly you are looking for).
Verdict:
I already had a PO-35 Speak and a PO-33 K.O and wanted to complete the Pocket Operator “Metal series” by adding the PO-32. Here is a short overview/verdict about all 3:
PO-33 (K.O.!): It’s a sampler (with integrated mic) and I adore it! There are no limitations whatever! You can record whatever you want and then tweak the sound(s). If there is one Pocket Operator which is clearly above all others, then it is that one. You can also get the “Street Fighter” edition, which has different graphics but does the same. From me the PO-33 K.O. get’s a 5+ star rating!
PO-35 (Speak): Is a vocal synthesizer and sequencer. Like the PO-33, it has a built-in microphone. It let’s you record phrases and then you can apply 8 different voice characters, do formant shifting, etc.
It’s fun but it’s use is rather limited. (I also bought a “PO-137 – Rick and Morty Edition” just for the looks).
I would give the regular one a 4-star rating due to it’s limited use and the “Rick and Morty Edition” a 4.5-star rating cause I think it looks cool… but that’s only a matter of personal taste! 😉
PO-32 (Tonic): Great little drum machine. Much more versatile than PO-12 Rhythm (which also is a drum machine) cause this one allows you to back-up and exchange sounds, through the separately available Microtonic VST Plugin. That one is also highly recommended! I give the PO-32 a 5-star rating cause it does what is supposed to do and it does it well. Especially in combination with the VST (which let’s you sculpt sounds and program patterns, which you can then “upload” into the PO) it’s a powerful package… and certainly the best drum machine in that tiny form factor!
(Maybe I should highlight that Microtonic can also be used as a regular VST in DAW’s, without the need of owning the PO-32… and it’s great!) 🙂
PO 133 – Love the pocket operators this is my favourite by far, sadly the microphone stopped working (everything else works great)
PO 28 – This one was a little harder to learn but after watching a few YouTube videos worked it out.
Both sound great, though the 28-robot is a bit quieter than the 133 or other PO’s I own. (also has the 12 and 35 purchased used on Ebay)
PO 133 – Love the pocket operators this is my favourite by far, sadly the microphone stopped working (everything else works great)
PO 28 – This one was a little harder to learn but after watching a few YouTube videos worked it out.
Both sound great, though the 28-robot is a bit quieter than the 133 or other PO’s I own. (also has the 12 and 35 purchased used on Ebay)
My husband wanted this for his 43rd birthday! I’ll be honest when it arrived I nearly emailed to say it was wrong because it’s small but I would be lying if I didn’t say my husband hasn’t used it nearly everyday (he is a DJ!) and wants some of the other beats to add to it (sigh!)! The point is he’s mega happy and so therefore it was a winner present and I am probably the best and most patient wife known to man!
What can you say- music creator in a pocket, this is the king of pocket operators in my opinion. Genius
You know. I’ve got about a crumb of musical talent in me but this thing is so easy to use. Easy to program and easy to make something that just sounds pleasing.
This thing is tiny and does genuinely fit in your pocket. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to dabble in music have a play and doesn’t mind the price tag.
You know. I’ve got about a crumb of musical talent in me but this thing is so easy to use. Easy to program and easy to make something that just sounds pleasing.
This thing is tiny and does genuinely fit in your pocket. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to dabble in music have a play and doesn’t mind the price tag.
Pretty amazing handheld DAW. Sampling is easy, sequencing is simple, learning curve is steep, you have to think a certain way in order to not overwrite tracks and sample onto the correct lanes.
I love it, fun and much more creative than staring at your phone.
Expensive but fun I did have resistance to purchase but in the event I did.
Looking for a simple way to start out in the world of drums? Then go into the kitchen and band some pots and pans with wooden spoons.
However if you fancy dipping your creative toe into the world of drum machines then the PO tonic is a great place to start. As small as a calculator and easy enough for a trained chimp to program in some sick loops. I can think of no better way to have fun with a battery operated gadget. Actually I can but let’s leave that.
Bid beats from a small package. Programmable, portable and cheap. Get one and summon up your inner Neil Peart.
What a banger!
Looking for a simple way to start out in the world of drums? Then go into the kitchen and band some pots and pans with wooden spoons.
However if you fancy dipping your creative toe into the world of drum machines then the PO tonic is a great place to start. As small as a calculator and easy enough for a trained chimp to program in some sick loops. I can think of no better way to have fun with a battery operated gadget. Actually I can but let’s leave that.
Bid beats from a small package. Programmable, portable and cheap. Get one and summon up your inner Neil Peart.
What a banger!
My husband loved this gift. So much so that he now has completed his collection with 3 other productions from the same brand.
This review is about the PO-20 Arcade.
They may look a bit odd and minimalist, but they sound incredible and provide a lot of fun for the creatively minded. If you are a beginner to electronic music, the PO may somewhat puzzle you, but in the hands of someone with even a little bit of experience, these provide hours of fun and even some serious musical capability.
The PO-20 totally takes me back to my youth when I used to own an Atari. The rich 8-bit quality of the square wave arps superbly re-create the atmosphere of that era, but with a modern twist. The chord sequencing is inspired. Very clever indeed, hats of to Jesper Kouthoofd and his team for producing something remarkable. I love the way the chord sequence changes the arps and baseline, even without turning up the drone. The side chain compression simulation on the drone sound is a very cool sounding modern twist.
I am also astounded by the very expansive sequencing capability. You can store 16 x 16 step sequences and link them into a chain of up to 128 patterns, that is whopping 2048 steps! The chord sequence of up to 128 “bars” (from a choice of 16 cleverly chosen chords) is independent from this so the options are virtually limitless. Each sound has two parameters that can be sequenced too.
I love the fact that I can sync my PO to my Korg Volcas and other synths. Very easy to set up, plug in and select SY2, that’s all there is to it!
The only bit of criticism I have is about the packaging. I get that this is all part of the overall minimalist design of the product, but does not protect it enough when sent. Especially the knobs are vulnerable as they stick out of the packaging. My first one arrived with one of the knobs smashed in. This is partly because Amazon did not properly packaged it (just stuffed it into an envelope, which got crushed between heavier boxes). The replacement came in the same rubbish packaging, but all works fine. I disagree that the unit is vulnerable to damage. Of course there are always those that treat their kit like Casey Neistat, but then of course nothing is safe from damage.
Highly recommended, seriously thinking which one I want next!
This review is about the PO-20 Arcade.
They may look a bit odd and minimalist, but they sound incredible and provide a lot of fun for the creatively minded. If you are a beginner to electronic music, the PO may somewhat puzzle you, but in the hands of someone with even a little bit of experience, these provide hours of fun and even some serious musical capability.
The PO-20 totally takes me back to my youth when I used to own an Atari. The rich 8-bit quality of the square wave arps superbly re-create the atmosphere of that era, but with a modern twist. The chord sequencing is inspired. Very clever indeed, hats of to Jesper Kouthoofd and his team for producing something remarkable. I love the way the chord sequence changes the arps and baseline, even without turning up the drone. The side chain compression simulation on the drone sound is a very cool sounding modern twist.
I am also astounded by the very expansive sequencing capability. You can store 16 x 16 step sequences and link them into a chain of up to 128 patterns, that is whopping 2048 steps! The chord sequence of up to 128 “bars” (from a choice of 16 cleverly chosen chords) is independent from this so the options are virtually limitless. Each sound has two parameters that can be sequenced too.
I love the fact that I can sync my PO to my Korg Volcas and other synths. Very easy to set up, plug in and select SY2, that’s all there is to it!
The only bit of criticism I have is about the packaging. I get that this is all part of the overall minimalist design of the product, but does not protect it enough when sent. Especially the knobs are vulnerable as they stick out of the packaging. My first one arrived with one of the knobs smashed in. This is partly because Amazon did not properly packaged it (just stuffed it into an envelope, which got crushed between heavier boxes). The replacement came in the same rubbish packaging, but all works fine. I disagree that the unit is vulnerable to damage. Of course there are always those that treat their kit like Casey Neistat, but then of course nothing is safe from damage.
Highly recommended, seriously thinking which one I want next!
Crazy and funny machine! Better see some tutorials at YouTube to learn all the options and best way to use it!
16 sound, 16 fx, 16 patterns, create your own, act in live or connect more instruments or pocket operators. So funny!
Crazy and funny machine! Better see some tutorials at YouTube to learn all the options and best way to use it!
16 sound, 16 fx, 16 patterns, create your own, act in live or connect more instruments or pocket operators. So funny!
Fantastic
Carnt believe how they can fit so much into a small package
Pick up and go batters last for ages
Fantastic
Carnt believe how they can fit so much into a small package
Pick up and go batters last for ages
Fantastic
Carnt believe how they can fit so much into a small package
Pick up and go batters last for ages
Easy to use, loads of fun! Great bit of kit, for it’s size!!
Fantastic product, bought for my boyfriends birthday. He loves it, hours of fun and providing he uses it with headphones lots of peace and quiet for me. Took a few youtube tutorials to get a good understanding of how to use it. The units really are pocket size, it’s worth investing in one of the silicone covers to protect it.
Fantastic product, bought for my boyfriends birthday. He loves it, hours of fun and providing he uses it with headphones lots of peace and quiet for me. Took a few youtube tutorials to get a good understanding of how to use it. The units really are pocket size, it’s worth investing in one of the silicone covers to protect it.
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i bought this to play with making beats – very happy with my purchase
I saw this thing on youtube by other producers.. it’s very hard to use or maybe im not as smart. I followed other users on youtube and it didnt even record my samples.. im just confused by it.. i will take some time to learn it but overall i like just playing the sounds that are already there, i just havent known how to actually write a basic loop or record a simple sound..
I saw this thing on youtube by other producers.. it’s very hard to use or maybe im not as smart. I followed other users on youtube and it didnt even record my samples.. im just confused by it.. i will take some time to learn it but overall i like just playing the sounds that are already there, i just havent known how to actually write a basic loop or record a simple sound..
The instructions are good for getting you started, but I found some good tutorial videos on youtube that really helped me get going with this.
Sound quality is really good (obvs depended on what speakers/earphones you’re using). Recording the output on PC should be really straightforward if you’ve got a line-in – if you don’t have, you’ll need to think about buying a cheap USB sound card with a line in to be able to record your music.
Really tempted to save up for one of the other pocket operator devices now.
It’s such a happy little gadget!
I’m in the same boat as some others; a toe-dipper trying to get into electronic music. The PO-12 rhythm was probably where I should’ve started but I went with the Arcade after hearing the awesome chiptune effects on YouTube. And its adorable.
No regrets so far.
If you use tutorial videos and the instructions that come with the Arcade, you’ll be writing fun patterns and chaining them into tracks in no time. Like an hour at most.
Also it’s very easy to carry around so will be great for travel entertainment. Furthermore it sounds great plugged into a speaker if you want to show pals the tracks you’ve made.
A great first synth/drum machine, has given me the confidence to look further into synth music and likely will buy another PO or other synth soon.
It’s such a happy little gadget!
I’m in the same boat as some others; a toe-dipper trying to get into electronic music. The PO-12 rhythm was probably where I should’ve started but I went with the Arcade after hearing the awesome chiptune effects on YouTube. And its adorable.
No regrets so far.
If you use tutorial videos and the instructions that come with the Arcade, you’ll be writing fun patterns and chaining them into tracks in no time. Like an hour at most.
Also it’s very easy to carry around so will be great for travel entertainment. Furthermore it sounds great plugged into a speaker if you want to show pals the tracks you’ve made.
A great first synth/drum machine, has given me the confidence to look further into synth music and likely will buy another PO or other synth soon.
Very interesting to use if you like music on the go
Par rapport sa taille il est certain que cet engin est bluffant.
Il y a 120 secondes d’chantillonnage possible en tout. La frquence d’chantillonnage est faible, donc la qualit du son des chantillons n’est pas excellente. Mais cela, a son charme et fait son charme.
La touche 16 du P.O 35 contient 16 sons de boite rythme. Les 15 autres touches sont les chantillons.
Une fois votre son enregistrez, vous pouvez le jouer sur les 16 touches. Vous pouvez choisir une gamme mineur, majeur, en Do, R, Mi…, blues, arabe… Aussi 8 effets sont proposez, robot, Synth, vocoder… Vous pouvez changez la hauteur des sons en direct, la frquence, la longueur…
IL y a 8 autres effets qui sont eux, plutt ddis la rythmique, trance, reverse… Tous les effets sont activables pendant la lecture des paternes.
Vous pouvez bidouiller, il y a de quoi faire, vraiment.
Vous avez 16 paternes de libres que vous pouvez programmer pour les enchainer loisir.
En revanche, Attention, l’engin n’est pas polyphonique, c’est dire que vous ne pouvez pas superposer plusieurs sons la fois. Tout comme l’effet que vous avez attribuez votre son. Si vous collez un autre son juste derrire l’effet se coupe.
Bien sur vous avez le choix du tempo, du swing ( shuffle ) et d’un espce de ” Fla “que l’on multiplie par 2, 3, 6 et 8. J’ignore le nom de cette fonction qui est utilis aujourd’hui dans la plupart des morceaux sur le charlet ou la snare.
Il y a une enceinte intgr, une sortie casque. Il y a aussi une entre pour syncroniser-connecter un autre P.O ou bien pour changer les sons de boite rythme via une application que vous trouverez sur le site ” Soniccharge ” L’application n’est pas gratuite videment. 99 $. C’est l’application ” Microtonic “qui est tout spcialement ddie au P.O 32.
Bref, le P.O 35 Speak est un jouet bien sympathique.
Donc “prenons un sampler en plus, comme a la boucle est boucle”.
Oui mais non: ce n’est pas un chantillonneur proprement parler
Il faut d’abord mieux le dcrire: c’est un synthtiseur dot d’une fonction d’chantillonnage
Et c’est en a que c’est intressant
Parce qu’en fait tout ce qui rentre via le micro ou le line in, est destructur puis recompos en synthse, et donc le rsultat, mme sans effet, est “destructif” mais du coup…
devient manipulable!! Et donc autotune, voix robotique, synthse sonore pure etc tout est ddi au traitement d’une source vocale ou approchant -il faut exprimenter- et c’est bien foutu
On commence d’abord par faire tester aux enfants, la voix robotique et le “noise” qui file une frousse d’enfer, ok ok la 1re heure est ludique et totalement dnue de musicalit
C’est lorsque tout ce petit monde est couch que a devient intressant: on visse le casque sur les esgourdes et on branche le line in.
Direction les accap’ de VousTube, on choppe 2 bars d’une chanteuse de soul des 70’s, et on test
Vu que les pitch/speed/vol/tonalit sont modifiables pour chaque effet, on arrive un panel de texture vari permettant toute sorte d’ambiance/synth lead/bass, l’origine incongrue.
Une vraie chanteuse ou un simple “cacaprout” du petit de 5 ans est potentiellement vecteur de quelque chose d’exploitable, c’est pas mal.
Maintenant le “sound 12”
On y trouve une BAR monophonique issue du Microtonic, les sons sont modifiables et priori on peut switch de kit via le soft en question -qui vous dlestera de quelques 99 si vous souhaiter vous le procurer…- un petit malin trouvera bien un moyen de contournement un de ces 4, comme l’un l’a fait avec Caustic (android) et le Volca Sample
Mais nom d’une pipe cette BAR sonne vraiment! Punch, crust, parfois ch(ea)ip tune, mais pour du hiphop lofi ou autre art sonore electro, c’est plutt bienvenu! lger, facile digrer, il en sort tjs quelque chose dont l’odeur sonore varie en fonction de ce qu’on lui donne manger: pour moi c’est des gros beat boombap entre 80 et 90 bpm. On peut se contenter du kit en modifiant les paramtres de chaque son propos le temps de faire une beat tape, il faudra trouver autre chose aprs (un autre PO -le 32- ou ce que je conseille tous: un Volca Drum)
Vous l’aurez compris c’est un pocket operator particulier, ayant une personnalit propre et rien que pour cette particularit, il mrite d’intgrer votre setup.
Help to protect PO, neat fit and easy to install. They are designed specifically for the PO and do a good job, for what they are, they are expensive, it’s basically a silicone boot which costs about 1 to manufacturer but sells for considerably more. They stopped making the model specific ones a while ago but the universal ones work and fit exactly the same, still overpriced considering what it is and what it costs to make. The PO’s themselves are good value and a lot of fun and these cases do ensure they’ll survive any knocks, bumps or drops during their life.
Help to protect PO, neat fit and easy to install. They are designed specifically for the PO and do a good job, for what they are, they are expensive, it’s basically a silicone boot which costs about 1 to manufacturer but sells for considerably more. They stopped making the model specific ones a while ago but the universal ones work and fit exactly the same, still overpriced considering what it is and what it costs to make. The PO’s themselves are good value and a lot of fun and these cases do ensure they’ll survive any knocks, bumps or drops during their life.
I’ve been programming drums and percussion loops for a long time now so it only took half an hour to learn all the functions and to get my head around the step writing system. Adding effects and bleeps with the ability to record the filtering/pitch live was a genius idea for this device, it turns what could have been just a drum machine into so much more.
Getting the batteries in and out took a bit of getting used to. I’m still discovering and playing with some of the features like swing, copying patterns, playing groups of patterns.
A great device at a reasonable price.
I’ve been programming drums and percussion loops for a long time now so it only took half an hour to learn all the functions and to get my head around the step writing system. Adding effects and bleeps with the ability to record the filtering/pitch live was a genius idea for this device, it turns what could have been just a drum machine into so much more.
Getting the batteries in and out took a bit of getting used to. I’m still discovering and playing with some of the features like swing, copying patterns, playing groups of patterns.
A great device at a reasonable price.
An all in one pocket sized synthesizer which can be connected to other models in the range. Each model has a different set of effects. This one allows chord sounds to be played.
An all in one pocket sized synthesizer which can be connected to other models in the range. Each model has a different set of effects. This one allows chord sounds to be played.
A pocket sized synthesizer. One of a series of similar modules that can be played standalone or linked to other modules in the range. This unit forms a standalone drum machine, perfect for providing background rythym for practising with other instruments or connecting to orher modules to provide a beat track. You won’t find a drum machine any cheaper.
A pocket sized synthesizer. One of a series of similar modules that can be played standalone or linked to other modules in the range. This unit forms a standalone drum machine, perfect for providing background rythym for practising with other instruments or connecting to orher modules to provide a beat track. You won’t find a drum machine any cheaper.
Les protagonistes sont les microgranny, volca sample, ou appli android/iPhone
Microgranny trop cher, Volca Sample -possd, revendu- qui ne sample pas vraiment, et sur un smartphone trop peu de “ressenti instrumental” et qui ncessite une interface supplmentaire pour pouvoir sampler.
Et TE a sorti le PO-33.
Merci.
Parce que tout comme toi lecteur, en tant que beatmaker devenu papa de 3 enfants, et bien c’est bien pratique de pouvoir pratiquer notre art commun assis tranquillement dans son lit, casque viss sur les oreilles.
Les plus :
Le son: machine spciale hip-hop lo-fi, bien aid par la dure limite d’echantillonage
Le traitement des samples est vraiment bien foutu, une partie mlodique qui joue chromatiquement les samples, et une partie drum qui dcoupe les samples le tout sur 16 pas.
Pour nous autres amateurs de boombap bercs la MPC et autres SP, cette section drum est fort intressante car une fois les chops ajusts, ceux ci sont jouables en mode mute group (le dclenchement d’un sample coupe celui en cours de lecture) ce qui rend le tout aussi musical que nous l’attendons pour un sampler tel que nous l’entendons.
Le swing, le pitch shift, les effets, les filtres (omg ils sont fous) in fine mme la dure de 40s est fort honnte, et bien sur tout a dans un prix qui dpasse toute esprance
Les moins:
Pour ma part ils sont d’ordre ergonomique. Mes peluches ncessiteront sous peu l’aide d’un botier permettant de mieux apprhender les touches qui, mme si elles sont trs fonctionnelles (au point de pouvoir fingerdrum sans problme en enregistrement live), mrite une meilleure surface de contact.
En l’occurrence plus large pour moi.
En conclusion:
Ce qui est bon avec ce sampler c’est qu’il concentre les bons points de tout ce qu’on a eu de mini dans les annes 90: les boss sp202/303, lesdits SU-10 et MS1, portabilit et autonomie en plus, mais sans les inconvnients.
Allez il manquerait une fonction resample et l et bien ma foi… Ils exploseraient le march
Teenage Engineering si vous me lisez…
Parce que du coup pour rendre le truc ultime de chez ultime, c’est pas 1, mais 2 po33 qu’il faut…
A present very good product goes well for creating ideas
A present very good product goes well for creating ideas
All units operate in a similar manner so really starts to entertain from the moment you put the batteries in . I now have nine of these little machines and sadly this one has the same low volume problem as two of the others hence knocking down to four stars ,…..( Unfair really )…….. just plug it into an Amplifier and……….Problem solved!
You will lose hours with these playing around with these machines and your face will ache with the grin that comes from such a simple yet complex sound generator .
All units operate in a similar manner so really starts to entertain from the moment you put the batteries in . I now have nine of these little machines and sadly this one has the same low volume problem as two of the others hence knocking down to four stars ,…..( Unfair really )…….. just plug it into an Amplifier and……….Problem solved!
You will lose hours with these playing around with these machines and your face will ache with the grin that comes from such a simple yet complex sound generator .
Before I bought this I did a bit of research to make sure it meets my needs. Perfect companion for my volca bass and keys. Plenty of good tutorials on Youtube to get you up and running in no time.
Really easy to sync with other devices and really easy to create your own patterns.
Before I bought this I did a bit of research to make sure it meets my needs. Perfect companion for my volca bass and keys. Plenty of good tutorials on Youtube to get you up and running in no time.
Really easy to sync with other devices and really easy to create your own patterns.
Fantastic device!
Create your own chip tune masterpieces with this sequencer and tone generator.
It’s a calculator sized gadget but packs a mighty punch.
Connects to headphones or amp and speakers.
You’ll need two AAA batteries.
You can also get a calculator sized case for this.
There are other versions available that produce different tones.
This model would be even better value a tenner cheaper or with a case thrown in.
Still, amazing little instrument.
Great small sampler
If you are using built-in mic for sampling you can hear click comming from butto
Takes a while to get you’re head around but you’ll be making beats in no time!
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I also recommend making your own manual, for the things you need to do but forget. I got the case for this as i wanted to protect it but its really sturdy, i maybe didnt need to being honest.
Buy one, make music, share it with the world.
I also recommend making your own manual, for the things you need to do but forget. I got the case for this as i wanted to protect it but its really sturdy, i maybe didnt need to being honest.
Buy one, make music, share it with the world.
So god for putting down ideas on the go. Great sound for such a tiny device, definitely one of the best teenage engineering units
So god for putting down ideas on the go. Great sound for such a tiny device, definitely one of the best teenage engineering units
So god for putting down ideas on the go. Great sound for such a tiny device, definitely one of the best teenage engineering units
I have got it as a present for one of my friends. He says is great. I played with it a bit and I really liked it. If you are into synths or you have a kid it is worth every penny.
I have got it as a present for one of my friends. He says is great. I played with it a bit and I really liked it. If you are into synths or you have a kid it is worth every penny.
Fantastic product!!! Unique sounding drum machine and so cool to have ‘microtonic’ sounds in ‘hardware form’ so they can be run through other equipment etc…
Fantastic product!!! Unique sounding drum machine and so cool to have ‘microtonic’ sounds in ‘hardware form’ so they can be run through other equipment etc…
Great. Took a chance based on some reviews and videos.
Great. Took a chance based on some reviews and videos.
Brilliant fun. Puts a smile on your face. Great sound when wired to anything. No steep learning curve.
Brilliant fun. Puts a smile on your face. Great sound when wired to anything. No steep learning curve.
Nice lil machine you can spend hours playing with, for easily making arcade game style themes.
Reccomended for some fun on the sofa or taking on trips.
I’m not giving it 5 stars because the instructions booklet is a bit scarce, and because it could include a protective case.
My son has enjoyed experimenting with this, particularly in the summer holidays.
Great little machine. You can make some cool little songs on it. I make hip hop beats but I use this for using the unique sounds to diversify my production. The packaging is so cool aswell. Great recommendation for synth nerds or producers alike.