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Teenage Engineering unveils inexpensive Pocket Operator synthesizer line

Teenage Engineering unveils inexpensive Pocket Operator synthesizer line
Teenage Engineering is launching the Pocket Operator line in collaboration with Swedish clothing label Cheap Monday
Teenage Engineering is launching the Pocket Operator line in collaboration with Swedish clothing label Cheap Monday
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The Pocket Operator synth line comprises three models, each of which sports an attractive style that leaves the components and circuit board visible
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The Pocket Operator synth line comprises three models, each of which sports an attractive style that leaves the components and circuit board visible
Each is powered by two AAA batteries and features a simple stand made from bent wire
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Each is powered by two AAA batteries and features a simple stand made from bent wire
Each unit features a 16-step sequencer, LCD screen, built-in speaker, alarm clock, and a line in and out
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Each unit features a 16-step sequencer, LCD screen, built-in speaker, alarm clock, and a line in and out
The synths also have a set of effects, including filters, bit-crusher, delay and stutter
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The synths also have a set of effects, including filters, bit-crusher, delay and stutter
The Pocket Operators will be available directly from Teenage Engineering at $59 each
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The Pocket Operators will be available directly from Teenage Engineering at $59 each
Teenage Engineering is launching the Pocket Operator line in collaboration with Swedish clothing label Cheap Monday
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Teenage Engineering is launching the Pocket Operator line in collaboration with Swedish clothing label Cheap Monday
The Pocket Operator will set you back just $59
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The Pocket Operator will set you back just $59
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Sweden's Teenage Engineering, best known for its versatile but pricey OP-1 synthesizer (which starts at US$849.00), has unveiled a line of three new synths dubbed Pocket Operator. The pocketable instruments will set you back just $59 when they launch this week.

Each of the three Pocket Operator models leaves little to the imagination, with components and circuit board left visible. The PO-12 drum machine, PO-14 bass synth, and PO-16 lead-synth all feature a 16-step sequencer, LCD screen, built-in speaker, alarm clock, and a line in and out.

The synths also have a set of effects, including filters, bit-crusher, delay, and stutter. Each is powered by a couple of AAA batteries and features a basic stand made from bent wire.

The Pocket Operator will set you back just $59
The Pocket Operator will set you back just $59

Teenage Engineering is launching the Pocket Operator line in collaboration with Swedish clothing label Cheap Monday, which is selling some related gear, including badges, t-shirts, and a case.

The Pocket Operator will be available directly from Teenage Engineering's website as of January 22, at which time we can probably expect some product videos showing it in action. Selected retailers will be receiving the synths from February.

Source: Teenage Engineering

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