Teenage Engineering PO-32 Pocket Operator Tonic Drum Machine

The Teenage Engineering PO-32 Pocket Operator Tonic Drum Machine small enough to fit in your pocket and powered by a pair of AAA batteries, the Teenage Engineering PO-32 Pocket Operator Tonic is an analog drum synthesizer with 16 on-board sounds and limitless external timbres thanks to a collaboration with Magnus Lindström of Sonic Charges. Indeed, the product was developed by Magnus and Teenage Engineering to jam-pack the sound of Sonic Charge's well-regarded Microtonic drum synthesizer into the pocket operator's form factor, recreating the oscillators, envelopes, and filters from the original Microtonic plug-in.

With 16 on-board sounds and 16 tweakable effects, the PO-32 is not merely a replica of the Microtonic. Instead, you can actually create custom sounds in the Microtonic plug-in and transfer them from your computer to the PO-32 by means of its on-board, receptive microphone. Thus, you can take the sound of the software with you in a highly tweakable analog format. You can also share sounds you've tweaked with other users of the PO-32 in a similar manner as described above. Conversely, you can receive data from your friends'/collaborators' PO-32.

The unit's parameters can be locked, while a 16-step sequencer, which holds 16 patterns in memory, can be chained into a song. An integrated clock and alarm clock expand the creative possibilities of the instrument. A jam-sync function with 3.5mm audio in and out connections allow for multiple synthesizer units to be linked together. A foldout stand makes it easier to play and rear-panel speaker solder terminals allow you hook up the unit to a larger sound system. An optional tailor-made silicone pro case (sold separately) adds anti-slip feet, battery protection, and professional-feel buttons to this truly unique music-making device.

Product Specifications:

Sound Generation: Digital

Number of Pads: 16x Pad

Transport Controls: Yes: Record, Play

Display: LCD

Standalone Operation: Yes

Sounds:

Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples: 16x Factory Drum Kit

Drum Sounds:

4x Kick/Bass Drum

4x Snare

1x FM Synth

1x Hi-Hat (Open)

1x Hi-Hat (Closed)

1x Cow Bell

1x Rim Shot

1x Crash Cymbal

1x Clap

1x Cymbal

1x Hi Tom

Number of Rhythm Pattern Presets: 16x Factory Pattern

Tempo Range: 60 to 240 BPM

Number of Song Presets: No

Built-In Effects: Yes

Built-In Speaker: Yes

Sequencing & Recording:

Sequencer:

Number of Steps: 16

Number of Sequencer Patterns: 16

Pattern Chaining: Yes, up to 64 Patterns

Tempo Range: 60 to 240 BPM

Input/Record Modes: Real-Time Record

Playback & Features: Accent

Number of Recorder Tracks: 1x Sequencer

Connectivity:

Audio I/O:

1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Input

1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Output

Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs: No

MIDI I/O: No

CV/Gate I/O: No

Sync I/O: No

Network I/O: No

USB I/O: No

Media/Memory Card Slot: No

Internal Drive Bays: No

Wireless:  No

Compatibility:

OS Compatibility: macOS

Included Software: No

Mobile App Compatible: No

Power:

Power Requirements: Battery

Battery Type: 2x AAA

Expected Battery Life: 1 Month

Physical:

Color: Black / Gold

Included Accessories: Microphone

Shipping Weight: 1 lb.

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH): 5 x 2.5 x 0.8"