teenage engineering OP-Z Synthesizer and Multimedia Sequencer

Building upon the success of the OP-1, the Teenage Engineering OP-Z is a portable all-in-one synthesizer and 16-track multimedia sequencer. The device can not only produce complete music tracks and sound effects, but is also capable of MIDI, CV, & trigger track sequencing, image & 3D graphic sequencing, and DMX light sequencing.

All 16 tracks can run independently, allowing for individual track speed and length. What’s more, each step of the sequencer offers component sequencing, which adds variations per cycle, note variations, micro-sequencing, direction, parameter changes, re-triggers, and more. There are 14 different components, and each has 10 values and behavior programs, which totals 140 ways to alter a single step.

All keys are backlit with multicolor LEDs with instant machine feedback, a convenient feature for dark stages and poorly lit environments. Even the print on the unit uses a special glow-in-the-dark paint to keep you on point during a performance. There is no built-in LED screen. Instead, the OP-Z connects to your iOS device and takes advantage of its high-resolution retina display. A free iOS application pairs the two devices and further expands the feature set. Photomatic allows you to capture and arrange photographs into synchronized stop-motion photography with effects or import custom graphics and animate them in pace with your music. Media can easily be imported into the system via Dropbox. To eliminate any latency between image and sound, the OP-Z sound engine is ported to run simultaneously on your iOS device, which enables dual-domain synthesis.

Teenage Engineering have worked closely with Keijiro Takahashi and the Unity Tokyo Studio to fully integrate the OP-Z with the Unity Game Engine, allowing for stunning 3D graphics that run at full speed on an iPhone or iPad. The included toolset allows you to create your own graphics and 3D animation projects that can be integrated into the OP-Z performance platform.

An updated tape feature secretly records everything that is programmed into the sequencer in real time. With its own dedicated track, it is possible to sequence the tape and trigger the in-point, length, and speed. There are several different tape reels with different characters, which allow you to scrub, scratch, wind-up, and mess-up any programming. The OP-Z ships with a USB charging and control cable.

Sequencing
Advanced multispeed, 16-track sequencer
Step-component composing
Endless sequencing steps
Track independent length
Track independent speed
Parameter locks
Step recording
Live recording
MIDI, CV, and trig track sequencing
Image and 3D graphics sequencing
DMX light sequencing
Instrument Tracks
16 individual and independent synthesis, sampler, and control tracks
Kick
Snare
Percussion
Sampler
Bass
Lead
Arpeggio
Chords
FX slot 1
FX slot 2
Tape
Mixer
MIDI
CV & trig
Light
Motion
General Features
Patterns: 160 user-programmable patterns with endless pattern-chaining
Effects: Upgradeable modular effects architecture including delay, reverb, filters, tremolo, and more
Step Components: 14 multi-program step components for advanced step sequencing
Screen: When paired, or connected to an iOS device, the device will act as a screen for OP-Z
iOS App: OP-Z iOS app will be free to download from app store
Compatibility: Compatible with any iOS device that is Apple metal graphics specified
Dual-Domain Synthesis: For extreme low-latency performance
Hardware
Analog Devices Blackfin 70X DSP
Cirrus Logic audio coprocessor
1250 MMACS
48 kHz/24-bit DAC
115 dB dynamic range
Sensors: 6 axis motion sensors (g-force) assignable to any synthesizer parameter
Tactile Input
2 octaves of musical keys
51 mechanical keys in total
Pressure-sensitive pitch bend
4 x multipurpose, color-coded, high-resolution encoders
Volume knob / on switch
Pairing button
Encoder Design: Floating ball bearing, hall-sensor encoders for minimal stacking height and wear
UI: 53 LED indicators
Microphone: Integrated MEMS microphone
Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Battery: 2 years standby time
Connectors
USB Type-C
3.5mm 4-pole jack
Durable Design: Ultra-rigid engineering plastic
Housing: IXEF 1022 PARA + 50% glassfiber

In the Box
teenage engineering OP-Z Synthesizer and Multimedia Sequencer
USB Cable (Type-C to Type-A)
1-Year Warranty