Description
The Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory Pocket Lead Synthesizer is perfect for musicians hobbyists and producers wanting a portable feature-packed device for creating punchy leads and melodies. It combines 15 distinct lead synth sounds (from FM and subtractive synthesis to wavetable and physically modelled strings) offering a wide palette for sonic exploration. The PO-16 also packs in 16 punch-in effects letting you shape sounds on the fly and 16 arpeggio and chord styles for expressive play. With its micro drum machine you can add rhythmic backing and the pattern chaining feature helps craft longer evolving sequences. Compact and battery-powered its easy to take anywhere and its clever design packs pro-level components into a sturdy minimal frame. This makes it a versatile and fun tool for both studio and on-the-go music-making. Versatile lead synthesis options The PO-16 offers a broad range of lead sounds thanks to its 15 built-in synth engines. You can explore FM tones subtractive synth textures wavetable sounds and physically modeled string timbres all from one pocket-sized device. This diversity makes it easy to match your synth lines to any project style from electronic pop to experimental beats. The intuitive control layout lets you quickly dial in the sound you want adding flexibility without the complexity. LCD display and built-in speaker The Pocket Operator features a sharp and easy-to-read LCD display which gives you information on all your controls and parameters on the Pocket Operator allowing you to easily monitor and change any controls. Underneath the LCD display Teenage Engineering have incorporated an integral speaker for added convenience allowing you to create and listen to your sounds and sequences on the fly. High-quality onboard sounds and effects The Pocket Operator features multiple real synthesizer engines for exceptional audio quality and harmonic qualities allowing you to manipulate and edit the sounds on the fly. You can quickly manipulate the sounds you trigger with the ‘ A’ and ‘B’ rotary knobs which control pitch and modulation as well as other parameters. You can also punch-in effects whenever you feel the need to while playing sequences or sounds. Everything from delays to bit crushers and filters will keep your sound bank fresh even after extensive use. The Pocket Operator also features a 16-step sequencer with 16 patterns for added versatility allowing you to create loops and sequences on the fly. Daisy-chain multiple PO units One of the most unique and versatile features of the Pocket Operator is the ability to link multiple units together all while syncing them to play in unison. This opens up a world of possibilities allowing you to expand your sounds and performances to a near-infinite amount. The units feature two separate inputs for daisy-chaining multiple units and for connecting your external speakers. Built-in alarm clock As an added bonus the Pocket Operator also features an internal alarm clock which operates via the digital time display on the LCD screen. This alarm clock will wake you up at any time you set it giving you a personal alarm clock as well as a fun mini synthesizer unit. Features Multiple real synthesizer engines including fm subtractive synthesis wave table and physical modeled string 16 punch-in effects including delay bit crusher and filters 16 punch-in arpeggio and chord play styles Parameter locks Auto compressor Hardware limiter 16-step sequencer 16 patterns 16 pattern chaining Clock Alarm clock Jam sync with audio through 3.5 mm audio out / in Animated unique lcd display Folding stand 2 year standby time Effect 1-16 1: Low Sample Rate 2: Distortion 3: Bit Crush 4: Delay 5: Lowpass Filter 6: Lowpass Sweep 7: Highpass Filter 8: Highpass Sweep 9: Stutter 4 10: Stutter 3 11: Feedback 12: Parameter LFO 13: Octave Up 14: Octave Down 15: Half Note Up 16: Vibrato
