Nice work. Amazing that any manufacturer will release a complicated product without tutorial videos. I mean look at NI Maschine and a full 20 tutorial set. That was the only reason I bought it because I could see how to use it.
+Lea Mine is "out for delivery" today (UPS). Ive already transcribed all 11 videos in this series and continue to watch them still. Good marketing tactic I agree but even moreso (even) better customer support. Very helpful video series indeed.
+Wavestrike Electronics Agreed. The only reason I could get an idea of the possibilities of the OP-1 (its potential) was this video series. I do read manuals, but seeing it in practice first was a big help.
Thank you for these very helpful videos! Really love my new OP-1 so far and the cute sense of humor you have with apply FX is loads of fun. Love seeing the insides of a cow when tweaking FX.
Shame the OP-1 dosn't seem to have anyway to actually program a patch from the ground up. It would be nice to be able to select Osc 1 - sine wave- Osc2 Triangle etc like on a basic synth. Though I've read these limitations are there so the user " dosn't get distracted " and actually learn more about the synthesis of sound.
Yes and yes. Each sound has one effect slot, as well as a master effect applied to everything. When both are applied you can resample and further manipulate the sound in the sampler engine. Some sections in the manual to check out: Synth effect: teenage.engineering/guides/op-1/synthesizer-mode#5.5 Master effect: teenage.engineering/guides/op-1/mixer#9.5 Resample: teenage.engineering/guides/op-1/recording-external-sources#12.1
Hello! Is there a hold\latch function in synth? Im looking for a way to play a sustained sound wich could be modulated individualy with effects and LFO. Is there any way?
hello sleepless, thank you for your comment. the keyboard has a flat response and the keys have a distinct travel. it's not velocity sensitive but OP-1 does accept external velocity over midi, from any externally connected keyboard. it's not a grand piano but it's battery powered and it does fit in a backpack. it is very durable and also easy to fix should something break. iFixit sells all spare parts: www.ifixit.com/Device/Teenage_Engineering_OP-1
I just bought a used one with two dead keys seq and COM, a new keyboard kit on its way to me from iFixit, can’t wait to access that sequencer! Awesome that TE make these parts accessible!
Just bought one and of course it’s brilliant but when I shift between presets, it takes 4 notches until it reacts. Is this normal? The ones on UA-cam look like they are instantly responsive.
Hey I know it's been a while but I saw this and noticed the same thing with mine. Double checked the video and can see turning in small quick circles, roughly 1/10ths around when he is scrolling between single options. I believe it is standard.
+axyl rock yep hold down whichever of the eight synth selections you're on and a saving circle will appear. takes about 5 seconds to save. once it shows you a green checkmark, let go and it will be saved in a folder called snapshot
Nice work. Amazing that any manufacturer will release a complicated product without tutorial videos. I mean look at NI Maschine and a full 20 tutorial set. That was the only reason I bought it because I could see how to use it.
very true. I'm watching these over again because my op-1 will arrive in 2 days! you're totally right though, good marketing tactic
+Lea
Mine is "out for delivery" today (UPS). Ive already transcribed all 11 videos in this series and continue to watch them still. Good marketing tactic I agree but even moreso (even) better customer support. Very helpful video series indeed.
+Wavestrike Electronics
Agreed. The only reason I could get an idea of the possibilities of the OP-1 (its potential) was this video series. I do read manuals, but seeing it in practice first was a big help.
thats probably because everyone who reviews these things is essentially doing that for free
Thank you for these very helpful videos! Really love my new OP-1 so far and the cute sense of humor you have with apply FX is loads of fun. Love seeing the insides of a cow when tweaking FX.
I’m gonna buy one sometime in the next few years lol don’t got enough for it right now tho
beautiful product
Just bought on of these, it's AWESOME!
May the force be with you ~ op-1 Kenobi
BTW is there a Yoda Extension kit for this device?
Yes, but you need the Force cable though
Just got mine. This video is a big help.
How do I get the : OBOE, OCTAVE, OKARINA, etc. voices on the SYNTH engine? My OP doesn't have those. : (
Shame the OP-1 dosn't seem to have anyway to actually program a patch from the ground up. It would be nice to be able to select Osc 1 - sine wave- Osc2 Triangle etc like on a basic synth. Though I've read these limitations are there so the user " dosn't get distracted " and actually learn more about the synthesis of sound.
evolution rhythm Dsynth has something like that, a lot more ground-up synthesis than the other engines
You can use any synth and record in as a sampler patch. Not pure on board synthesis, but come on, I bought this to focus!
As an extremely easily distracted musician, I fully embrace the simplicity!
What program do you use to generate graphical things on the LCD?? Thanks! Cool project!!
and for the GUI, of course.
Processing or something like that??
I would like to know as well
gere364 Custom operating system/language
I would have absolutely no use for this... i want one
Is it possible to add two effects to a sound? If not, is there an option to resample?
Yes and yes. Each sound has one effect slot, as well as a master effect applied to everything. When both are applied you can resample and further manipulate the sound in the sampler engine. Some sections in the manual to check out:
Synth effect: teenage.engineering/guides/op-1/synthesizer-mode#5.5
Master effect: teenage.engineering/guides/op-1/mixer#9.5
Resample: teenage.engineering/guides/op-1/recording-external-sources#12.1
Thanks for the reply! Appreciate it
My synth mode is not playing. What can i do ?
Hello! Is there a hold\latch function in synth? Im looking for a way to play a sustained sound wich could be modulated individualy with effects and LFO. Is there any way?
please talk about the keyboard it self I want to know if it is reliable or comfortable and if one of them break what should I do ...
hello sleepless, thank you for your comment. the keyboard has a flat response and the keys have a distinct travel. it's not velocity sensitive but OP-1 does accept external velocity over midi, from any externally connected keyboard. it's not a grand piano but it's battery powered and it does fit in a backpack. it is very durable and also easy to fix should something break. iFixit sells all spare parts: www.ifixit.com/Device/Teenage_Engineering_OP-1
I just bought a used one with two dead keys seq and COM, a new keyboard kit on its way to me from iFixit, can’t wait to access that sequencer! Awesome that TE make these parts accessible!
is there piano and guitar sounds?
there are sampled sounds and also a string synth engine that can sound like string instruments.
Just bought one and of course it’s brilliant but when I shift between presets, it takes 4 notches until it reacts. Is this normal?
The ones on UA-cam look like they are instantly responsive.
Hey I know it's been a while but I saw this and noticed the same thing with mine. Double checked the video and can see turning in small quick circles, roughly 1/10ths around when he is scrolling between single options.
I believe it is standard.
Can you also use portamento in sample mode?
yes, sure can.
I want this soo baaaad !!
Gimme one on the way
Can you save your own synth presets?
+axyl rock yep hold down whichever of the eight synth selections you're on and a saving circle will appear. takes about 5 seconds to save. once it shows you a green checkmark, let go and it will be saved in a folder called snapshot
Swedish House Mafia one
Why does it cost so much :(
Because its SUPER complicated machinery
Its not really that complicated
Understandable, have a nice day.
It wasnt my intent to be mean or anything. Sorry if it came across that way. Have a nice day
luuk341 ok 👍