teenage engineering OP-Z Synthesizer Ultimate Set with 3 Modules, Case, and Grip Knobs

Sound designers and synthesizer aficionados looking for the ultimate portable workstation will be thrilled with the teenage engineering OP-Z Ultimate Set, which combines the OP-Z synthesizer and multimedia sequencer with the oplab, rumble, and line modules as well as a soft protective case and four grip knobs to create the ultimate portable synthesizer workstation with tons of connectivity and a haptic subwoofer.

teenage engineering OP-Z Synthesizer and Multimedia Sequencer

Building upon the success of the OP-1, the Teenage Engineering OP-Z is a portable all-in-one synthesizer and 16-track multimedia sequencer. The device can not only produce complete music tracks and sound effects, but is also capable of MIDI, CV, & trigger track sequencing, image & 3D graphic sequencing, and DMX light sequencing.

All 16 tracks can run independently, allowing for individual track speed and length. What s more, each step of the sequencer offers component sequencing, which adds variations per cycle, note variations, micro-sequencing, direction, parameter changes, re-triggers, and more. There are 14 different components, and each has 10 values and behavior programs, which totals 140 ways to alter a single step.

All keys are backlit with multicolor LEDs with instant machine feedback, a convenient feature for dark stages and poorly lit environments. Even the print on the unit uses a special glow-in-the-dark paint to keep you on point during a performance. There is no built-in LED screen. Instead, the OP-Z connects to your iOS device and takes advantage of its high-resolution retina display. A free iOS application pairs the two devices and further expands the feature set. Photomatic allows you to capture and arrange photographs into synchronized stop-motion photography with effects or import custom graphics and animate them in pace with your music. Media can easily be imported into the system via Dropbox. To eliminate any latency between image and sound, the OP-Z sound engine is ported to run simultaneously on your iOS device, which enables dual-domain synthesis.

Teenage Engineering have worked closely with Keijiro Takahashi and the Unity Tokyo Studio to fully integrate the OP-Z with the Unity Game Engine, allowing for stunning 3D graphics that run at full speed on an iPhone or iPad. The included toolset allows you to create your own graphics and 3D animation projects that can be integrated into the OP-Z performance platform.

An updated tape feature secretly records everything that is programmed into the sequencer in real time. With its own dedicated track, it is possible to sequence the tape and trigger the in-point, length, and speed. There are several different tape reels with different characters, which allow you to scrub, scratch, wind-up, and mess-up any programming. The OP-Z ships with a USB charging and control cable.

Sequencing

• Advanced multispeed, 16-track sequencer
• Step-component composing
• Endless sequencing steps
• Track independent length
• Track independent speed
• Parameter locks
• Step recording
• Live recording
• MIDI, CV, and trig track sequencing
• Image and 3D graphics sequencing
• DMX light sequencing

Instrument Tracks

• 16 individual and independent synthesis, sampler, and control tracks
  • Kick
  • Snare
  • Percussion
  • Sampler
  • Bass
  • Lead
  • Arpeggio
  • Chords
  • FX slot 1
  • FX slot 2
  • Tape
  • Mixer
  • MIDI
  • CV & trig
  • Light
  • Motion

General Features

• Patterns: 160 user-programmable patterns with endless pattern-chaining
• Effects: Upgradeable modular effects architecture including delay, reverb, filters, tremolo, and more
• Step Components: 14 multi-program step components for advanced step sequencing
• Screen: When paired, or connected to an iOS device, the device will act as a screen for OP-Z
• iOS App: OP-Z iOS app will be free to download from app store
• Compatibility: Compatible with any iOS device that is Apple metal graphics specified
• Dual-Domain Synthesis: For extreme low-latency performance

Hardware

• Analog Devices Blackfin 70X DSP
  • Cirrus Logic audio coprocessor
  • 1250 MMACS
  • 48 kHz/24-bit DAC
  • 115 dB dynamic range
• Sensors: 6 axis motion sensors (g-force) assignable to any synthesizer parameter
• Tactile Input
  • 2 octaves of musical keys
  • 51 mechanical keys in total
  • Pressure-sensitive pitch bend
  • 4 x multipurpose, color-coded, high-resolution encoders
  • Volume knob / on switch
  • Pairing button
• Encoder Design: Floating ball bearing, hall-sensor encoders for minimal stacking height and wear
• UI: 53 LED indicators
• Microphone: Integrated MEMS microphone
• Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 LE
• Battery: 2 years standby time
• Connectors
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm 4-pole jack
• Durable Design: Ultra-rigid engineering plastic
• Housing: IXEF 1022 PARA + 50% glassfiber

teenage engineering OP-Z Protective Soft Case

Keep your OP-Z Portable Sequencer and Synthesizer protected from the elements with this Teenage Engineering OP-Z Protective Soft Case. Specifically fashioned to house the OP-Z, this case offers a water-repellent cordura nylon and custom-molded EVA-foam construction to keep the synth safe from the elements.

Wrist Strap

Wear the case around your wrist with the wrist strap.

Detachable Appointments

The front patch is detachable and can be used for attaching the OP-1 protective soft case to the OP-Z protective soft case.

Protective Materials Used Throughout

The shell material is fashoined from a durable cordura nylon, with aluminum used in the hardware. The interior is lined with polyester.

teenage engineering oplab Module for the OP-Z Synthesizer

The teenage engineering oplab Module is a hardware expansion for the OP-Z synthesizer featuring MIDI I/O, CV/Gate outputs, and trigger outputs for connecting analog modular synthesizers, MIDI drum pads, MIDI keyboards, MIDI synthesizers, Pocket Operators, and more.

The module is easily installed by removing the base plate from the OP-Z and snapping into place. The first 3.5mm connector features a 3-way switch for MIDI, Trig, or PO outputs, while the second offers a 2-way switch for MIDI or Trig inputs. The third 3.5mm connector offers CV 3 and Gate outputs, while the fourth provides CV 1 and CV 2. The oplab module includes a 3.5mm to MIDI DIN adapter.

teenage engineering line Module for the OP-Z Synthesizer

Musicians looking to expand their OP-Z with stereo line inputs and outputs as well as sync, MIDI, and trigger I/O will appreciate the teenage engineering line Module, a hardware expansion for the OP-Z synthesizer which brings audio/control signals into and out of the instrument for a variety of applications.

The 3.5mm TRS inputs accommodate line-level signals and can be switched to work with MIDI, sync, and trigger inputs, which allows the OP-Z to interface with hardware MIDI instruments, drum machines and sequencers, and analog modular synthesizers. The 3.5mm TRS outputs work with audio, MIDI, sync, and trigger signals, as well as Pocket Operator sync signals. Easily switch between mono and stereo signals, which allows you to set up up an effects loop with your favorite pedals.

• Audio line in/out
• Stereo output can also be used as two separate mono outputs
• Sync in/out
• MIDI in/out
• Trig in/out
• Pocket Operator out

teenage engineering rumble Module with Haptic Subwoofer for the OP-Z Synthesizer

The teenage engineering rumble Module is a hardware expansion for the OP-Z synthesizer featuring a built-in haptic subwoofer that use