Teenage Engineering Wooden Choir Dolls

The Teenage Engineering Wooden Dolls are beautifully crafted and are designed to serenade with a repertoire of choral classics or perform original compositions through MIDI over BLE. Made from solid Beech wood, it features an internal speaker module that can perform solo or as part of an ensemble with up to 15 choir members. The rechargeable speaker module provides up to four hours of playtime and can be paired with the OP-1, OP-Z, or any BLE MIDI keyboard. It can also be controlled via the Ortho Remote for start/stop and volume adjustments. The doll comes with a USB cable for charging and updates.

Behind the Curtain

The pre-programmed repertoire of classic songs have been created and performed using an algorithm based on counterpoint melody, a compositional technique that refers to the independent but complementary relationship between two or more lines of melody played at the same time.

Tap, Tilt, or Smack

To get the choir started, they need a helping hand. A sensor inside the speaker module reacts to vibration and movement, so controlling choir is a playful experience in itself. Gently tap the doll on its head or on the table to trigger play or pause, or tilt the doll left or right to decrease or increase the volume accordingly. If it gets annoying, it can handle a little smack to turn it off.

Presenting the Ensemble

Based on cultures and characters from across the world, every doll is unique and has its own vocal tonality. While each is given their own voice type, a single doll can customize their vocal range to sing a dynamic solo performance. When more than one member of the choir are placed together, in any combination, they communicate with each other, and recognize the choral members in range, joining in a full choral experience.

Product Specifications:

Item Type: Desktop Synth Module

Sound Generation: Digital

Color: Woodgrain

Keyboard: No

Expression Controls: No

Number of Pads: No

Display: No

Maximum Polyphony: Monophonic (Poly-Chaining Capable with Multiple Units)

Built-In Effects: Reverb

Performance Functions: No

Built-In Speaker: Yes

Oscillators: No

Mixer: No

Amplifiers: No

Envelopes: No

Filters: No

LFOs: No

Sequencer: No

Arpeggiator: No

Audio I/O: No

Pedal Support: No

MIDI I/O: No

CV/Gate I/O: No

Patch Points: No

Sync I/O: No

Network I/O: No

USB I/O: 1x USB-C (Internal Battery Charging, Update)

Media/Memory Card Slot: No

Bluetooth: Yes (Audio, MIDI)

Included Software: No

Mobile App Compatible: No

Required Hardware: USB-C Port

Internet Connection: Required for Software/Driver Download

Power Requirements: Built-In Rechargeable Battery

Battery Type: 1x Internal Rechargeable

Expected Battery Life: 4 Hours

Included Accessories: USB Cable

Shipping Weight: 3.5 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions (LxWxH): 12 x 5.8 x 5.8"