TE PO-16 Factory Introduction
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- A brief introduction to the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-16 Factory synthesizer.
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Addendum: You can turn on a click-track (metronome) by pressing Function + BPM. This cycles through sync modes, which include an audible sync-click on the beat. There are 6 sync modes, 0 being the one you will want to return to when you're ready to play without a click again.
Sorry about the strange noises in the VO, still getting used to my new lav microphone.
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Just wanted to say I've been doing some research into these and your videos are the most helpful resource I've found so far. Loving your videos!
awesome, that is great to hear!
ive owned this for months, and i still dont know how to use it. but THIS...THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND IT
yeah I know right!?
Three words read the instructions it’s not hard to learn
It's been 2 years. I just ordered mine, how it went? Do you know how to use it??
@@Hipnolabia He could've bought it used without the instructions. These things are going to be people's entry into synths. What might be obvious to you might not be for some. Not a huge deal but I thought it was a point worth mentioning.
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Oh, so not to make a big deal out of this but I just learned something that's relevant to this discussion. The instructions are on the back of the device and are intentionally a bit vague and they end with the sentence "God gives the nuts but does not crack them." So it seems like they want it to be more of an exploration than a method for making beats/sequences etc. Which makes sense for what it is.
I'm so sorry for the people who didn't watch these videos before even PURCHASING a Pocket Operator. My condolences. 😂
Geez, once again I wasn't sold until the last minute of the video. Totally buying a couple of these.
I never paid any attention to TE but now that I see your videos, I'm interested. Looks like fun.
did you attach your lav mic to a bag of chips?
mmm... chips.
Pringles? Actually, technically they are not chips, but 'potato crisps'
@@BazekBlu technically, they are actually cooked/dried and salted slices of potatoes typically stored in bags or cardboard tubes
Sounds like beard scratch to me... my xbox friends love it
@@dubbynelson I'd would have bet that Pringle are baked potato-paste.
I really love all of the 8-bit sorts of sounds that all of these pocket operators give.
The only thing that stinks about this video is that we can't see the led light blinking.
actually, the explanation is really poor as well
thank you jeremy, that was just what i needed! nice voice btw, great job!
awesome, thanks!
You are really good at these tutorials. Other people just cant get to the point and ypu just make it clear the whole way though.
Video is 808 in length 😋
ok but its not though
@@juan-topic6664 it is on the app, probably differes by a second or so on pc/browser
@@EddSjo In the time it took you to reply, I graduated from university.
great review, this one seems like the best stand alone one since you can make chords and it has the drum effects.
i was having a lil difficulty with parameter locking & the PO-16 manual from TE only mentions it v briefly (they never even explain how to clear it), but you explained it perfectly. ty!! ^-^
Just got this one for Christmas and I knew you would have the best demo. Thank you!
Random question: do you find that ferrite 1/8 cable useful for anything? Does it actually reduce noise?
Fun to see you experiment with the channel a bit at the moment! The animated info videos and now a bunch of freestyle tutorials.
Gives you and the channel a bit of a personality (or voice if you want.. hah)
i liek
Is there a button that proves that red means recording?
3:32
Hexigate PO 28 robot
I love that the record and play icons are flags.
your hands look good! keep up the good work!
At the end, you sounded just like Travis from fallout 4
Woah, voice! :o
yes! been waiting for you to get one of these!
Woah he speaks! Your mic techniques is a little whack tho, definitely reposition your lapel mic next time (I assume your using one anyway)
Anyway love your stuff, keep it up!
"definitely reposition your lapel mic next time (I assume your using one anyway)" - it definitely is on a few of these, sorry. first time using a lav.
In england, "lav" is short for lavatory which means toilet
Jonny Brooks I had a lav right next to my face.
Teak Orange Mic was perfect. Nothing wrong with placement.
PacifierMusic can you not hear the rustling?
God. I just want the chromatic ability of this one and the sounds of the Robot.
I just hate how the robot is locked into the A-Minor key.
And the arcade is too arpegy
3:40 when you set it on those 4 steps, how does it know to do the bass drum? Or is the sound 16 always the bass drum when entering in step sequence entering more?
Sound 16 is the drumkit. Every button in sound 16 is a different sound. You can change it by pressing and holding an activated step in sequencer mode and turning Knob A! The Kickdrum (d08) seems to be the default with mine too...
Damn, gotta get this one
These videos are so great. Such a simple explanation of how to use them. Thank you!
One question: What does the Hip Hop at the top left corner of the screen mean at the start of the video?
Those are designations of tempo ranges.
Hello, I want to buy one of this Pocker Operator thingy, just one for fun ! I'm a beginner. Which of the PO is the more "standalone" for you ? What do you advice me ?
Thanks
Robot, Factory, and Arcade are great standalone ones. Rhythm is really fun too.
Red Means Recording Hey! Your channel is awesome!! I have the Rhythm and I am looking for a complement (one or two more) Which one do you suggest? Robot, factory, arcade? Any specific choice order?? Thanks
the Robot !!
eu não sei o que é, mas eu gostei
currently throwing money at screen
You need a sponsorship
Compared to the Tonic and K.O. this one is a little bit weird to use in my opinion.. like holding down sound, doesn't show you active sounds.. or sounds sounding different once you are in playback-mode.. confusing little things :D
Love your videos! Where did you get those aux cords? :)
Is there Dome was, to put the Operator of and on without taking the batteries Out?
And with putting batteries Out, I loose my creation. Is there no way to save my sequenz?
if i were to get just one pocket operator, would this be the best choice for versatility?
Po33 is my choice
Red Means Recording thanks for the reply! love your stuff man :)
this one looks way more interesting to me than the arcade
It is definitely interesting! Since it works melodically you can do a lot with it. I like the Robot better, but that's just me.
yeah i think the robot is the best. it's a shame they don't really explain the Key functions in any of the guides. i can't seem to get anything together with the arcade =( or at least nothing that doesn't sound like everybody else
theycallmejpj I feel you, sorry it's not working out for you. You could always just sample it and use it in a different way as samples :)
I wanna do stuff that is against the design of the po-20, but it only leaves me a couple of percussive sounds, root bass notes, and 4 leads of which it's only voice 13 that sounds nice. voice 16 with the delay is okay, but it's very staccato. maybe I just gotta admit defeat
theycallmejpj :( I'm sorry it's not working out the way you hoped.
I'm thinking about getting one of these but one question I have is does it have a speaker or do I have to plug it into a computer to hear it?
lol never mind 😂😂
speaker and plugged in, either works!
2:04 there is no shuffle/swing
when I told key oo / function with out holding anything else it.. like warpes the sound and can not be undone with out taking the batteries out.. never hear of that?
Swing/shuffle isn't implemented in my PO-16. When i press bpm + turning knob A, nothing happens.
same here, I thought I was the only one...
Awesome
What is your favorite pocket operator
What would you recomend for a beginner? The PO-16 or the PO-28? I like the synth sounds of the robot, but I feel like the Factory has more flex ability.
I’m a beginner and after watching this video I still have no idea what I’m doing
hey! I'm a guitarist getting into synthesizers and I was really interested by the pocket operators to accompany my music and playing live by myself, which one would you recommend for this purpose? keep up the good work, love your videos
i think that would be an inexpensive way to dip your toe into it, yeah. you would want the Rythm one, probably
thanks! rock on! (or synth on in this case)
I have a question that I'm sure will prove to be kind of a stupid question. But I have a reason for asking. Will this sequence external audio or have any kind of MIDI capabilities at all? I assume the answer is no but it would be cool if they could do that. Also, is it 8 steps max?
it can pass an analog clock signal out to synth with things that accept that, like volcas or eurorack. that's it.
@@RedMeansRecording Cool. Thanks for the info. :)
Dorito asmr
How can I erase and clear the pattern, to create Something total New?
Check the manual
just one question: how many tracks does this have? is it just 1 lead and 1 drum track?
Yes, per pattern.
Can you make in espanish or portugués?
I Would change pitch of sound so I turn the scroll weel and it's working but when I record the sound I lose my changes. Why ? Can we use sound modification in record mod ? Thanks
Hold the write button while you change the parameter and it should record the change as long as you have the sound you wish to change selected (hold "sound" and choose your noise).
Hi, does the case make the buttons mushy? Or do they feel clicky?
+TheTeddyChannel they still feel nice and responsive but not as clicky as outside the case.
Orange means recording.
Question: Can a live recording be cleared? On any PO? How? Thx
Yes, you can see the LEDs turn on at the corresponding steps of your live recording.
In write mode, click each of those steps, the LED will turn off and it will be cleared.
Do the pocket operators have speakers or do they need to be plugged in?
+Austin Smith they have speakers
There is a weird noise in the background I keep getting that sounds like a crinkling or scratching similar to a mouse chewing on things and walking around when you are talking, not sure if it intended or what. Might want to work on that
PS: I love your videos.
hello my name is jeremy and i don't know how to use a lav microphone
Hi Jeremy, my name is Levi, and neither do I. I loved the video review and your humor. I think this channel is awesome.
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Hey. Ive got a problem with my PO Factory. When clear a pattern I still hear a beat coming out of the device. Even if the pattern is empty I hear 1/8 notes coming out of my Pocket Operator. Is there any way I can fix it?
You have a sync mode on I bet, which is spitting out metronome? Look up the guides on the TE page and figure out how to change sync modes.
I can’t figure out how to use my po-16 I’m about ready to stomp on it I’m losing my mind
Joe Blow funny story! I realized my po-16 was defective and sent it back to the company for a replacement lol.
Joe Blow that’s great! From the little use I got from the defective factory I’m already hooked. I can’t wait until I get it again! Good luck on your search for the original sets and cases!
It's like a pocket jupiter. It sounds so good once you figure it out.
6:00 play with the knobs . . . . . thats what she said
How do I reset it?
+Eunnie Hur Google for the guides on Teenage Engineering's website.
ah..more birthday card chip sets... i see
My PO-16 is red
can you somehow transfer your creations from a pocket operator to a computer?
You will need to record the PO like you would any other hardware synth or guitar or musical instrument with a line out: plug a cable into the output (like you see in the video) and plug it either directly into the computer's input or into a sound card, then use software to record it in realtime.
Red Means Recording ok thanks
So what's the secret for getting it in the fucking case?
+Rhythmicons snap the top off, and patience
snapped that off but Jesus the tolerance is so tight!
STOP
9/10
You didn't show the buttons 1 to 16
How they work on the factory game
One by one
I just bought one, to piss off the neighbours.
hey man, is that case thing worth it? hope u see this :)
+Toon Kock I think it is, yes. It helps keep the PO still on the table, for instance.
Making life so complicated lol
You sure say "uh" a lot. This could be a great drinking game. Every time you say "uh", take a drink. Drunk in about five minutes.
Uh
Wow he says UH alot
U need a IQ of 180 to have this thing!
2:05 doesn't seem to increase or decrease shuffle or swing. Can you verify if this is correct?