Teenage Engineering PO-32 tonic

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Teenage Engineering PO-32 tonic

Teenage Engineering

PO-32 tonic

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 409837
Model: PO-32 tonic
Category: Drum Machines
Price: $103.40

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The PO-32 Tonic is a wonderfully quirky little drum machine – a true synthesizer, not just sample playback. It’s perfect for electronic music dabblers, beatmakers on the go, or anyone wanting to add some unexpected textures to their productions. Its limitations actually contribute to its charm; it forces you to be creative with what you've got.

Product Description

  • Teenage Engineering PO-32 tonic
  • Drum synthesizer and sequencer
  • Real synthesizer engines (no samples)
  • 16 Preset Sounds
  • 16 Patterns
  • 16 Effects including bitcrusher
  • Delay and filter
  • Unlimited sounds in combination with Micro Tonic VST
  • "Lock Tab" Write protection for pattern
  • Parameter Lock (2 parameters per sound)
  • Step multiplier
  • Built-in speaker
  • Line input and output 3.5 mm jack
  • Built-in microphone for data transfer
  • Animated LCD display
  • Power supply via 2 standard micro batteries (AAA)
  • Battery life: up to one month
  • 2 Years standby time
  • Automatic switch-off
  • Jam Sync
  • Integrated clock + alarm clock
  • Folding stand
PROS
  • • Unique, synthesized drum sounds offer a distinct sonic palette
  • • Pocket-sized form factor allows for incredible portability and immediacy
  • • Jam Sync functionality fosters creative collaboration with other PO devices
  • • Parameter locking adds surprising depth for such a compact instrument
CONS
  • • Limited polyphony restricts complex rhythmic layering capabilities
  • • 3.5mm connections necessitate adapters for standard gear
  • • The built-in speaker is adequate but lacks serious volume and clarity

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Key Features

Pads 16 pressure-sensitive rubber pads
Sounds/Kits 16 preset drum sounds, expandable with Micro Tonic VST
Sequencer Steps 16 steps per pattern, with step multiplier
Effects Bitcrusher, Delay, Filter, and more
Connections 3.5mm Line Input/Output, 3.5mm Microphone Input
Weight Approximately 150g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Micro Tonic VST allows you to load the PO-32’s sounds into your DAW, expanding the sonic possibilities beyond the 16 presets and enabling more complex arrangements.
The sequencer is fairly intuitive, especially for those familiar with step-based sequencing, but mastering parameter locking requires some experimentation and a willingness to embrace its idiosyncratic workflow.
No, the PO-32 is a dedicated synthesizer. It doesn’t directly trigger external samples; it generates its own drum sounds.

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