Teenage Engineering OP-XY
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Teenage Engineering
OP-XY
Product Info
Article Number:
604536
Brand:
Teenage Engineering
Model:
OP-XY
Category:
Groove Boxes
Price:
$2,528.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The OP-XY is a seriously cool, pocket-sized powerhouse. It's built for electronic music producers and performers who love a hands-on, experimental approach—those who value a unique workflow over absolute ease of use. It's a fantastic creative tool, but be prepared to invest time in mastering its quirks.
Product Description
- Teenage Engineering OP-XY
- Dynamic Performance Sequencer
- Synthesiser and Sampler
- 16 Track
- 64-Step sequencer with 4x16 steps
- 24-Voice polyphonic
- 8 Synthesizer engines
- Dual CPU
- Drum sampler
- Multi sampler
- 6 Built-in effects
- Master EQ
- Saturator
- Compressor and Limiter
- Stereo signal path
- 24 Punch-In effects
- Tape looper
- MIDI channels per track selectable
- 9 Patterns per track
- 99 scenes
- Song mode with 9 songs per project
- USB-C for Audio and MIDI
- Multi-Out socket for CV
- MIDI
- audio and sync output
- Bluetooth LE MIDI
- 8 GB storage space for samples and projects
- 512 MB memory
- Built-in speaker and microphone
- Built-in lithium-ion battery
- Matte black aluminium housing
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 288 x 102 x 30 mm
- Weight: 0.9 kg
PROS
- • Robust matte black aluminum enclosure feels exceptionally premium and durable.
- • The dual CPU architecture ensures glitch-free performance even with complex sequences.
- • Versatile synth engines offer a surprisingly wide range of sonic textures, from gritty to lush.
- • Punch-in effects provide creative flexibility for on-the-fly performance alterations.
CONS
- • Limited screen size and menu navigation can feel cumbersome for complex editing.
- • The workflow, while unique, demands a significant learning curve and patience.
- • While portable, the relatively high price point restricts accessibility for many.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
16
Sounds
24-Voice Polyphonic, 8 Synthesizer Engines
Sequencer
64-Step, 4x16 steps, 9 Patterns per Track, 99 Scenes, Song Mode
Effects
6 Built-in Effects, Master EQ, Saturator, Compressor, Limiter, 24 Punch-In Effects, Tape Looper
Sampling
Drum Sampler, Multi-Sampler, 8GB Storage
Connections
USB-C (Audio/MIDI), Multi-Out (CV/MIDI/Audio/Sync), Bluetooth LE MIDI
Weight
0.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The OP-XY's sequencer is more tactile and performance-oriented, relying on knob adjustments and step manipulation rather than a visual grid, which can feel less intuitive initially.
Yes, the multi-out socket provides CV, MIDI, audio, and sync connections, offering flexible integration with a wide range of external gear.
The lithium-ion battery provides reasonable portability, but extended live use might require external power to avoid interruptions – plan accordingly.
