About Teenage Engineering

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Teenage Engineering is a Swedish electronics company known for its innovative and design-driven audio equipment. Founded in 2007 by Jesper Kouthoofd, David Eriksson, Jens Rudberg, and David Möllerstedt, the company quickly gained a reputation for blending functionality with minimalistic aesthetics. Their flagship product, the OP-1 synthesiser, released in 2011, revolutionised portable music production with its compact size, intuitive interface, and playful design. The OP-1 became iconic due to its versatility, allowing musicians to create everything from beats and loops to entire tracks on a single device. This commitment to user experience and creative expression has been central to Teenage Engineering’s ethos, making them a standout in an industry dominated by traditional designs.

In addition to the OP-1, Teenage Engineering expanded its range with products like the Pocket Operator series—affordable, pocket-sized synths with distinct visual styles and sound capabilities. Their collaboration with IKEA resulted in the FREKVENS collection, bringing music-making tools to mainstream audiences. The company’s emphasis on quality, design, and innovation extends to newer releases such as the OP-Z and the TX-6, a tiny but powerful mixer. Through their focus on simplicity, playful design, and powerful sound tools, Teenage Engineering has cultivated a passionate community of creatives, cementing their status as pioneers in electronic music hardware.

Teenage Engineering OP-1 All-in-One Portable Synthesizer, Sampler and Controller

£1,250.00

CREATE MUSIC ON-THE-FLY – The Teenage Engineering OP-1 features 13 unique synth engines, 7 high-quality stereo effects, and exchangeable LFOs. It offers physically modeled string synthesis and frequency modulation OFFERS "TAPE RECORDING" – The 4-trac… read more

teenage engineering OP-1 field portable synthesizer, sampler and drum machine

£1,595.00

louder, thinner and 100 times better. OP–1 field is the next evolution of the portable synthesizer. OP–1 field features a low profile aluminum frame with built in loudspeakers, glass screen, and velcro rings on the back for fastening covers and acces… read more

teenage engineering OP–Z portable sequencer, synthesizer, drum machine and visual controller with built-in microphone for sampling, effects and midi, iOS compatible and battery powered

£429.00 £362.00

DELIVERS UNLIMITED SONIC POSSIBILITIES – The teenage engineering OP-Z offers 16 sample packs (24 samples each). You got bass, effects, drum machine, and many more in one compact unit. The built-in microphone allows you to sample sounds directly. PROV… read more

Teenage Engineering ZM-1 Oplab Module Expansion Accessory Kit for OP-Z Synthesizer Sequencer

£159.83

CONNECTS OP-Z TO OTHER MIDI GEAR – The small Teenage Engineering ZM-1 Oplab Module provides convenient connectors that allow you to link the OP-Z Synthesizer with MIDI keyboards, drum pads, and synths CAN LINK TO ANALOG SYNTHS TOO – There are 1 Gate … read more

Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer

£99.00 £82.95

PROVIDES 40 SECONDS OF SAMPLING MEMORY – The Teenage Engineering PO-33 has a built-in microphone for you to record 40-seconds of samples directly. PLAYS YOUR SAMPLES CHROMATICALLY OR AS ONE-SHOTS – The 8 melodic slots let you play your own samples ch… read more

New

This product is brand new, unused, and in its original packaging. It has never been opened or used, ensuring you receive it in pristine, factory-sealed condition, just as originally manufactured.

It is ideal for those who want the assurance of a fresh start with their gear.

Portable

A portable synthesizer refers to a compact and lightweight synth designed for easy transportation and on-the-go music production or performance. These synths are built with mobility in mind, making them ideal for musicians who frequently travel, perform live, or collaborate in various locations. Despite their smaller size, portable synthesizers often include essential features like multiple oscillators, onboard effects, built-in speakers, and battery operation, allowing users to create and play music without needing additional equipment or power sources.

Portable synths like the Korg Volca series or Roland’s Boutique range are popular for their compact form factor and affordability, making them accessible for both beginners and experienced musicians. They may come with mini-keyboards, intuitive controls, and simplified interfaces to facilitate quick sound design and performance. While they might not offer the extensive feature sets of professional studio synths, portable synths provide the flexibility to sketch ideas, perform impromptu gigs, or integrate into a larger setup as a secondary device. Overall, portability in synthesizers is about balancing functionality and convenience without sacrificing too much on sound quality or playability.

Synthesizer

A synthesizer, often abbreviated as synth, is an electronic musical instrument that generates and manipulates sound electronically. Synthesizers create sound through various methods, including subtractive synthesis, additive synthesis, frequency modulation synthesis, and wavetable synthesis, among others. They typically feature oscillators to produce raw waveforms, filters to sculpt the timbre, envelopes to shape the sound’s amplitude, and modulation sources to add movement and complexity.

Synthesizers offer a vast range of sounds, from classic analog tones to futuristic digital textures, and are used in a wide array of musical genres, from electronic and pop to rock and film scoring. With their versatility and expressive capabilities, synthesizers are essential tools for musicians, producers, and sound designers seeking to explore and create innovative sonic landscapes.