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Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O.! Micro Sampler and Drum Machine with Built-in Microphone, Sequencer and Effects

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style: PO-33 KO - Micro Sampler


Features

  • PROVIDES 40 SECONDS OF SAMPLING MEMORY - The Teenage Engineering PO-33 has a built-in microphone for you to record 40-seconds of samples directly.
  • PLAYS YOUR SAMPLES CHROMATICALLY OR AS ONE-SHOTS - The 8 melodic slots let you play your own samples chromatically while the 8 drum banks play your sample as a one-shot.
  • ADDS PERCUSSION TO YOUR PERFORMANCE - The PO-33 is a 4-voice sampler. Its built-in micro drum machine allows you to layer more drum sounds over the sample recording.
  • ENHANCES YOUR SOUNDS - You can add a loop or stutter FX from the 16 onboard effects to create knockout samples.
  • SYNCS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS - You can connect PO-33 KO with 2 other Pocket Operators using standard stereo audio cables. You can also sync PO-33 with external devices like a PC.

Color: Black


Brand: teenage engineering


Material: Silikon


Model Name: PO 33 kb


Body Material: Silikon


Connector Type: 3.5mm audio


Included Components: Drums


Manufacturer: Teenage Engineering


Global Trade Identification Number: 42


Item Weight: 2.39 ounces


Item model number: PO-33


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: February 11, 2018


Color Name: Black


Material Type: Silikon


Power Source: Battery Powered


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    • Powerful analog drum synth jammed into a credit card-sized microcomputer
style: PO-32 Tonic - Drum Synth
I have the PO-12 Rhythm and a few of the other melodic Pocket Operators from this series. The PO-32 Tonic is just better than those other devices. What makes this unit interesting (and arguably worth the $30 higher starting price) is that it's not sample player, but more like a stripped-down version of an analog drum machine stuffed into a microcomputer the size of a credit card. For some background, the "full" version of this sound engine is MicroTonic - a PC and Mac-based drum machine plug in first released in December of 2003. Not only does the PO-32 Tonic operate a simpler version of MicroTonic, but the designers of that program collaborated on the production of the PO-32, and it is capable of loading sound patches and pattern data if you have the full paid desktop version (costing $100). MicroTonic actually looks like a great program, but I didn't much interest in buying a $100 VST to use with a $89 drum machine. But as it turns out, I don't think you have to be a MicroTonic owner to appreciate what the Tonic does. It ships with 16 different instrument sounds, and as with the other Pocket Operators, these actually can be pitched and morphed with both the A/B modifier knobs and an even-more-awesome collection of 16 effects that can be applied live or on a per-step basis. The performative aspects of the Pocket Operators and implementation of effects are arguably the strong point of these devices, and the Tonic is the best example yet of that. Along with distortion, bit crush, and filter sweeps, there are several time based "delay" and stutter effects, including a crazy accelerating delay that sounds like a bouncing rubber ball. However, since the patch transfer is accomplished by fax-style data bursts (either through a built in mic or direct line transfer), you can back up your own data as 30-second data bursts, or grab other data bursts off of YouTube or SoundCloud. So, while you won't have the ability to customize your own sounds, you can still expand the palette of the PO-32 with a surprisingly effective transfer method (I tried it a few dozen times without reading the instructions too closely and it worked every time - both from PC and from smartphone). The Tonic sound engine seems impressively powerful and varied. I've heard patches that run the full range from classic analog drum machines (808/909/etc), to more driven, electro-style kicks and blips, to almost acoustic-sounding drum sets. All the normal caveats for Pocket Operators apply - these things are small and they are FRAGILE. The failure point that concerns me the most are the super thing metal tabs that hold the AAA batteries in place. If those begin to fatigue and no longer hold pressure, I assume my PO's will be done. The PO-32 has a workflow that isn't necessarily intuitive from the instructions, but there's actually quite a bit of depth there and you pick it up over time. Same goes for the pulse/CV synchronization with other hardware. It took a bit of trial and error and watching some YouTube videos to get each device in the proper mode, but it did work well after that (except for the problem that devices earlier in the chain are significantly more quite than those closer to the output). Minor gripes aside, there are some seriously great sounds in the PO-32 Tonic. I think the melodic Pocket Operators are more limited because they really suffer from limited scaling and no MIDI or external note sequencing capabilities. But the PO-32, like the PO-12 before, is a self-contained drum machine, and an extremely fun one at that. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018 by StormJH1
    • HATSUNE MIKU VERSION PLEASE TEENAGE ENGINNERING LISTEN TO MY REQUEST!
style: PO-35 Speak - Vocal Sampler/Synth
I hereby declare the need in our lovely planet earth for a special edition PO with phonemes from the MIKUVERSE to grace our ears in syllables galore! Wondaful device, clever, smart, teenage, pocketable, playable, sharable, snackable, so many good things about this... leaving me with just one great big desire, which is ANOTHER ONE with the cool benefit of HATSUNE MIKU voice samples instead of the (very good) default set which is contained within this awesome unit. If you look at youtube you'll find many people who say this is THE best pocket operator because it's totally unique in the music world. Nothing quite like it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024 by Mister Phister
    • Fun, versatile, and cheap for what you get!
style: PO-35 Speak - Vocal Sampler/Synth
I love this little thing. It sits somewhere between a real professional tool and a toy. It's very small and portable, battery life is pretty good, and it can make a wide range of sounds. Getting a whole track devoted to Tonic is a huge upside; the drum sounds are deep and customizable, and the sequencer is great. Biggest limiting factors are that you are limited in terms of the sounds you can apply to the samples, and also there is two-voice polyphony: one synth sound and one drum sound on any given step. However, despite these limitations, the possibilities are still pretty deep, and chaining patterns together in a pseudo-"song mode" is possible. Overall, for $100, it's a great buy for anyone who loves synthesizers and music production. I wouldn't recommend this to a first-time synth buyer but if you already have a collection and want something fun and diverting, this is the one to get. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021 by Faren Kaito
    • amazing build quality
style: PO-33 KO - Micro Sampler
super fun to mess with, even if your not a producer or engineer. definitely paying for the name and the build quality but i dont mind. i will definitely be getting some of the other po’s they make
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024 by Justin
    • Probably the funnest version of the PO Operator out there.
style: PO-33 KO - Micro Sampler
If you are looking to buy your first pocket operator, I would choose the KO 33. You are now able to insert your own samples, splice them up and create music. It cost $89, but I see it going for upwards of $130 or more. The 33 version seems to be the one that is always sold out. There is a reason for that. You will probably have more fun with this than any of the other pocket operators, but that's up to you. Metal series is hours of fun for someone who is creative. However I must include this disclaimer, that if you wanna create a tune that sounds good, you need to spend time learning this device in-depth. Yes, it's a cool looking gadget by itself, but trying to learn it and produce great sounding tunes is another story. If you don't know how to use it, you will get lost and frustrated, and you will question why you spent so much money on it. $89 is not cheap, neither is $139. It's not going to make music by itself. Pocket Operator 33 has a steep learning curve, all of them do really. I suggest you watch all introduction and tutorial videos on youtube, and even then you might not get it the first couple of tries, even with the included instructions. It's not something you can just pick up and make music with no prior knowledge of how PO operates. It's a device that needs to be used for hours, sometimes days until you get the hang of it. Don't get me wrong, it's a very capable device, and very rewarding once you learn how to use it properly, but it's not newbie friendly. Sure you might record a sample, but that's not enough. So having that, if you are someone who likes to tinker with things, and spend hours trying to learn something new, this is the device. I suggest getting a case for it, and not the one Teenage engineering offers, there are far better cases out there for the same price or cheaper. This is just my honest opinion for those looking to buy this for themselves or a gift. My suggestion, don't buy it just because it looks cool, it's more than just a cool looking device. This and the Arcade are my favorite. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018 by Blaire

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