Teenage Engineering PO-12 rhythm
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Teenage Engineering
PO-12 rhythm
Product Info
Article Number:
356706
Brand:
Teenage Engineering
Model:
PO-12 rhythm
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$53.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The PO-12 is a fun, quirky little drum machine that's perfect for sparking creativity or adding a retro vibe to your tracks. It’s incredibly affordable and portable, making it a great impulse buy or a unique addition to any producer's arsenal—just don’t expect studio-grade fidelity or extensive sound options.
Product Description
- Teenage Engineering PO-12 rhythm
- Drum Machine
- 16 Step pattern sequencer
- 16 Sounds
- 16 Pattern
- 16 Pattern chains
- 16 Global effects
- Swing
- Parameter lock (2 parameters per sound)
- Sync
- LCD display
- Built-in speaker
- Line input and output: 3.5 mm jack
- Integrated clock and alarm clock
- Power supply via 2 standard AAA batteries
PROS
- • Extremely portable: pocket-sized design makes it ideal for travel.
- • Unique, lo-fi sounds: distinct character for experimental music.
- • Intuitive sequencer: 16-step patterns are easy to program.
- • Affordable entry point: accessible to beginners and budget-conscious producers.
CONS
- • Limited sound palette: 16 sounds offer constrained creative options.
- • Tiny speaker: lacks serious volume for performance scenarios.
- • 3.5mm connections: require adapters for standard gear.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
None (drum machine)
Key Type
N/A
Synthesis Type
Sample-based
Polyphony
Monophonic (single drum hit at a time)
Effects
16 global effects including delay, reverb, and distortion, adjustable via parameters.
Connections
3.5mm Line Input/Output, Sync
Weight
Approximately 2.8 oz (80g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It uses a 3.5mm sync jack, allowing it to synchronize tempo and patterns with other PO and Model series devices for complex, interconnected sequences.
Yes, you can use the line output to send the drum patterns into a DAW, but it will require a 3.5mm to 1/4 in adapter and may require adjusting levels for optimal recording.
The sounds themselves are pre-programmed samples and aren't directly editable in terms of waveform manipulation; the parameter lock allows tweaking of effects and volume for each step.
