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Best Teenage Engineering General Synthesizers 2025

Premium Teenage Engineering general synthesizers - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Electronic For Pop For Rock For Ambient For Film Score For Sound Design
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Teenage Engineering OP-1 field - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Teenage Engineering OP-1 field

by Teenage Engineering
Rock Sound Design Electronic
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Teenage Engineering OP-1 fieldDesktop Synthesizer4 Modes: synthdrumtape and mixerStereo sample engine7 Stereo...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 544439
$2,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
Teenage Engineering PO-16 factory - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Teenage Engineering PO-16 factory

by Teenage Engineering
Rock Pop Film Score
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Teenage Engineering PO-16 factoryLead Synthesizer16 Step pattern sequencer15 Sounds plus micro drum machine including...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 356708
$80
Buy at Thomann View Details
Teenage Engineering PO-14 sub - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Teenage Engineering PO-14 sub

by Teenage Engineering
Film Score Pop Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Teenage Engineering PO-14 subBass Synthesizer16 Step sequencer15 Sounds plus micro drum machine including 16...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 356707
$80
Buy at Thomann View Details
Teenage Engineering PO-12 rhythm - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Teenage Engineering PO-12 rhythm

by Teenage Engineering
Ambient Rock Film Score
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Teenage Engineering PO-12 rhythmDrum Machine16 Step pattern sequencer16 Sounds16 Pattern16 Pattern chains16 Global...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 356706
$54
Buy at Thomann View Details
Teenage Engineering PO-20 arcade - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Teenage Engineering PO-20 arcade

by Teenage Engineering
Rock Electronic Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Teenage Engineering PO-20 arcadeArcade Synthesizer and SequencerChord control and punch-in effectsFast beat creation...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 379681
$102
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best General Synthesizers

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced general synthesizers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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