The Teenage Engineering OP-Z is a groundbreaking new stand-alone synthesizer that lets you sequence music, images, 3D graphics and DMX lighting.
The portable OP-Z offers boasts a 16-track sequencer and synthesizer, with a range of sample based and synth based sounds. It can be used completely stand-alone with its integrated intuitive LED interface, and for full real time visual feedback it can be connected wirelessly to an iOS device unlocking multi touch features - perfect when performing live.
The OP-Z offers endless sequencing possibilities. With 160 user programmable patterns, and endless pattern chaining. The OP-Z allows for step recording and live recording, with a range of controls for editing your pattern, making it ideal for jamming and live performance.
Component based step sequencing One of the basic concepts of the OP–Z is it's ability to run each track totally independent from one another. Tracks can run at various speeds, have different lengths and loop points. Separate tracks can even jump-cut back and forth irregularly and randomly if you want. Using this you can make a short sequence sound more or less different each time it is repeated in your composition.
Step Components Step Components is a new feature from Teenage Engineering which makes it possible to add unique step behaviours to each of the 16 steps. This new tool makes composing a track much more dynamic, deep and rich with the first layer being a traditional 16 step-sequencer, and the second layer adds variation per cycle, micro-sequencing, direction, note variation, parameter changes, re-triggering, and much more, all on one single step.
The tracks on the OP–Z are polymetric. Meaning that each track has dynamic track length from 1 up to 144 steps. Making it possible to work in high or low track resolution. you can choose to go completely off-grid or stay 100% quantized. Thanks to the OP–Z real time melodic analysis you can at any time automatically transpose whole sequences in different scales across six octaves.
Image & 3D Graphics Sequencing By downloading the free OP-Z iOS app from Apple's app store, you have the opportunity to pair your phone and OP-Z together to add several unique features. For example, you can use your phone's camera to take a number of photos, and then arrange them to a beat, essentially creating your own synchronised music video.
Full Unity 3D Integration Teenage Engineering have worked closely with Keijiro Takahashi and the Unity Tokyo studio to allow the OP-Z to fully integrate with the Unity game engine. By linking the OP-Z with Unity, it allows users to create anything within Unity.
Samples
OP–Z comes with 16 sample packs, each containing 24 samples. The basic configuration is divided into kicks, snares, percussion and effects, and you can easily add your own samples.
Sound Engines
OP–Z comes with 8 synthesis based sound engines. more sound engines will be released continuously and made available through the configurator in the OP–Z app.
FX OP–Z has two separate fx-buses, shared across all instrument tracks. The built-in fx are delay, reverb, bit-crush and distortion. Future firmware upgrades will expand the OP–Z with even more fx.
Bring Your Own Screen
The OP–Z connects wirelessly to an iOS device, and thanks to the extremely energy efficient BLE technology your OP–Z will run and sync to your screen for hours and hours, without you having to charge the unit. (currently available for iOS only)
With the free OP–Z app you see the numbers and graphs behind the music you create in real time. At a glance, you know how your instruments are balanced in the mixer or just how much effect is applied to each instrument.
Pitch bend and microphone
On the front of the OP–Z you find the pitch bend in the form of a soft, pressure-sensitive, thumb button. The pitch bend adds an analogue touch to any instrument – perfect for that solo break.
Lift the OP–Z to your mouth, and the accelerometer activated microphone will turn on. Hold the function buttons to change the settings for the microphone.
Main features of the Teenage Engineering OP-Z include:
Advanced multimedia 16-track sequencer
160 user programmable patterns endless patterns chaining
14 multi-program step components for advanced step sequencing
When paired or connected to an ios device, the ios device will act as a screen for OP-Z
OP-Z iOS app free download from app store
6 axis motion sensor (g-force) assignable to any synthesizer parameter
integrated MEMS microphone
USB type C connection
3.5 mm 4-pole jack connection
Advanced multimedia 16-track sequencer
Multi-timbral physical modelling synth
Upgradeable modular effects architecture
14 multi-program step components for advanced step sequencing
Pairs wirelessly with iOS for real time display
6 axis motion sensor
Integrated MEMS microphone
Synchronise audio with visual displays
Shipping & Returns
Shipping.
UK delivery is free for all orders over £50.
In stock orders placed before 4pm are dispatched same day.
All items are sent with DPD. For added security, expensive items will require a pin code at delivery which is emailed to you.
DPD aims to deliver next day, but some remote parts of the UK may experience a two day service.
Returns.
Should you wish to change your mind, you have 30 days from the date of receipt to do so. Simply drop us an email to info@westenddj.co.uk and we'll guide you through the process.
Westend DJ recommend that you open any items received from us carefully, as any damage to the internal packaging or missing items may incur a discretionary re-stocking fee.
Some goods are not eligible for return. This is because they are either consumables or due to hygiene reasons, these include: microphones, effect fluids, styli, crossfaders and line faders, headphones and replacement parts.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping.
UK delivery is free for all orders over £50.
In stock orders placed before 4pm are dispatched same day.
All items are sent with DPD. For added security, expensive items will require a pin code at delivery which is emailed to you.
DPD aims to deliver next day, but some remote parts of the UK may experience a two day service.
Returns.
Should you wish to change your mind, you have 30 days from the date of receipt to do so. Simply drop us an email to info@westenddj.co.uk and we'll guide you through the process.
Westend DJ recommend that you open any items received from us carefully, as any damage to the internal packaging or missing items may incur a discretionary re-stocking fee.
Some goods are not eligible for return. This is because they are either consumables or due to hygiene reasons, these include: microphones, effect fluids, styli, crossfaders and line faders, headphones and replacement parts.
Warranty
All products are backed up by a minimum 12 month manufacturer warranty.
Items that are faulty within thirty days of receipt are considered Dead on Arrival or Faulty out of Box. For these returns, we will arrange for the goods to be collected so that they can be returned free of charge.
Items that display a fault after the thirty-day period are covered under manufacturer’s warranty. During the first six months of ownership, we’ll collect any faulty items from you free of charge where convenient for you.
Outside of 6 months, the cost of return rests with the customer, if you’re struggling to ship a large item back to us, or if this is proving to be expensive please give us a call – we’ll arrange for DPD to collect the item for a fee.
Once warranty repairs are received back with us, we’ll perform a quick test to verify the issue to avoid no fault found fees. Next, we’ll arrange to send the faulty goods to the manufacturer to be repaired. This process normally takes around two to four weeks; however, we cannot provide a guaranteed timeframe.
Warranty
All products are backed up by a minimum 12 month manufacturer warranty.
Items that are faulty within thirty days of receipt are considered Dead on Arrival or Faulty out of Box. For these returns, we will arrange for the goods to be collected so that they can be returned free of charge.
Items that display a fault after the thirty-day period are covered under manufacturer’s warranty. During the first six months of ownership, we’ll collect any faulty items from you free of charge where convenient for you.
Outside of 6 months, the cost of return rests with the customer, if you’re struggling to ship a large item back to us, or if this is proving to be expensive please give us a call – we’ll arrange for DPD to collect the item for a fee.
Once warranty repairs are received back with us, we’ll perform a quick test to verify the issue to avoid no fault found fees. Next, we’ll arrange to send the faulty goods to the manufacturer to be repaired. This process normally takes around two to four weeks; however, we cannot provide a guaranteed timeframe.
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Checkout with confidence. Our site uses the latest encryption techniques to protect your personal information. We do not store sensitive credit/debit card data and our checkout process is fully automated.
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