Building upon the success of the OP-1, the Teenage Engineering OP-Z is a portable all-in-one synthesizer and 16-track multimedia sequencer. The device can not only produce complete music tracks and sound effects, but is also capable of MIDI, CV, & trigger track sequencing, image & 3D graphic sequencing, and DMX light sequencing.

All 16 tracks can run independently, allowing for individual track speed and length. What's more, each step of the sequencer offers component sequencing, which adds variations per cycle, note variations, micro-sequencing, direction, parameter changes, re-triggers, and more. There are 14 different components, and each has 10 values and behavior programs, which totals 140 ways to alter a single step.

All keys are backlit with multicolor LEDs with instant machine feedback, a convenient feature for dark stages and poorly lit environments. Even the print on the unit uses a special glow-in-the-dark paint to keep you on point during a performance. There is no built-in LED screen. Instead, the OP-Z connects to your iOS device and takes advantage of its high-resolution retina display. A free iOS application pairs the two devices and further expands the feature set. Photomatic allows you to capture and arrange photographs into synchronized stop-motion photography with effects or import custom graphics and animate them in pace with your music. Media can easily be imported into the system via Dropbox. To eliminate any latency between image and sound, the OP-Z sound engine is ported to run simultaneously on your iOS device, which enables dual-domain synthesis.

Teenage Engineering have worked closely with Keijiro Takahashi and the Unity Tokyo Studio to fully integrate the OP-Z with the Unity Game Engine, allowing for stunning 3D graphics that run at full speed on an iPhone or iPad. The included toolset allows you to create your own graphics and 3D animation projects that can be integrated into the OP-Z performance platform.

An updated tape feature secretly records everything that is programmed into the sequencer in real time. With its own dedicated track, it is possible to sequence the tape and trigger the in-point, length, and speed. There are several different tape reels with different characters, which allow you to scrub, scratch, wind-up, and mess-up any programming. The OP-Z ships with a USB charging and control cable.

16-Track Sequencer    16 Synthesis, Sampler & Control Tracks    Multiprogram Step Components    MIDI, CV, Trig Track Sequencing    Modular Effects Architecture    Image and 3D Graphic Sequencing    DMX Light Sequencing    Free iOS App with Screen Integration    Dual-Domain Synthesis for Low Latency    Connect via USB or Wirelessly via Bluetooth

• Advanced multispeed, 16-track sequencer
• Step-component composing
• Endless sequencing steps
• Track independent length
• Track independent speed
• Parameter locks
• Step recording
• Live recording
• MIDI, CV, and trig track sequencing
• Image and 3D graphics sequencing
• DMX light sequencing

• 16 individual and independent synthesis, sampler, and control tracks
  • Kick
  • Snare
  • Percussion
  • Sampler
  • Bass
  • Lead
  • Arpeggio
  • Chords
  • FX slot 1
  • FX slot 2
  • Tape
  • Mixer
  • MIDI
  • CV & trig
  • Light
  • Motion

• Patterns: 160 user-programmable patterns with endless pattern-chaining
• Effects: Upgradeable modular effects architecture including delay, reverb, filters, tremolo, and more
• Step Components: 14 multi-program step components for advanced step sequencing
• Screen: When paired, or connected to an iOS device, the device will act as a screen for OP-Z
• iOS App: OP-Z iOS app will be free to download from app store
• Compatibility: Compatible with any iOS device that is Apple metal graphics specified
• Dual-Domain Synthesis: For extreme low-latency performance

• Analog Devices Blackfin 70X DSP
  • Cirrus Logic audio coprocessor
  • 1250 MMACS
  • 48 kHz/24-bit DAC
  • 115 dB dynamic range
• Sensors: 6 axis motion sensors (g-force) assignable to any synthesizer parameter
• Tactile Input
  • 2 octaves of musical keys
  • 51 mechanical keys in total
  • Pressure-sensitive pitch bend
  • 4 x multipurpose, color-coded, high-resolution encoders
  • Volume knob / on switch
  • Pairing button
• Encoder Design: Floating ball bearing, hall-sensor encoders for minimal stacking height and wear
• UI: 53 LED indicators
• Microphone: Integrated MEMS microphone
• Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 LE
• Battery: 2 years standby time
• Connectors
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm 4-pole jack
• Durable Design: Ultra-rigid engineering plastic
• Housing: IXEF 1022 PARA + 50% glassfiber

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. It looks like this doesn't come with a power supply. If that is correct, is there an approved one for this unit?

A: The KeyStep offers two options for powering. The USB port can connect to a computer for both power and data. The USB cable can also be used with a wall plug (the type that you would use to charge a phone), such as the Xuma 2.4A USB Charger with Folding Prongs (B&H # XUCAC124). The other option for powering is to use a standard 9V DC 500mA center positive (5.5 X 2.1 X 12mm) power adapter, such as the BOSS PSA-120S AC Adapter (B&H # BOPSA120S2). Here is a link for the product manual -- see page 15 for info regarding the power options. http://downloads.arturia.net/products/keystep/manual/KeyStep_Manual_1_0_0_EN.pdf

Q: 2. Can the OP-1 field fit in the case with the decksaver cover?

A: The teenage engineering Large Duty Bag for OP-1 was designed to hold the teenage engineering OP-1 Field Portable Synthesizer Workstation by itself and may not be large enough to support the thickness of the OP-1 with the Decksaver Cover attached.

Q: 3. how to hook up ms 20 to sq1?

A: Well, you can1) Connect 5-pin MIDI out of SQ1 into 5-pin MIDI In on MS20. You cannot transpose with the MS20 kbd2) Set Gate Out polarity to negative on SQ1 - read the manual section on global parameter settings for this. Set Channel A to 8V (Hz/v), connect CV-A and Gate-A of SQ1 to VCO 1+2 CV IN and TRIG In on MS20 respectively. You cannot transpose with the MS20 kbd 3) Set Gate out as in 2 above, but set Channel A to 1, 2, or 5V. Connect Gate-A as in 2 above, connect CV-A to TOTAL input on MS20, and adjust the Freq Mod MG/T.EXT until you get correct scaling - eg if SQ1 is set to 1V output, then a pitch knob should change by exactly one octave from fully CCW to fully CW. The MG/T.EXT knob will be in the 7-8 range, but this is very sensitive - a pain to set!. The benefit is that you can now transpose the incoming sequence with the SM20 kbd.

Q: 4. Play from Amazon music iPad app?

A: teenage engineering OD-11 Wireless Cloud Speaker (Black) ,BH #TE007AS002AU, will access Apple Airplay and Apple Music, iTunes from the iPad app. The OD-11 works out of the box with AirPlay on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.

Q: 5. The 1/4 TS outputs, do the channels stay broken out so one is the right channel (ring) and the other the left (tip)? Or, do the L/R channels combined and thus both 1/4s are the same, mono version of the input?

A: The teenage engineering Field Audio Cable 3.5mm to Dual 1/4" splits a stereo audio signal to separate left and right mono channels, not dual mono where the audio is the same on both sides.

Q: 6. Hi - Is it possible to save/export your loops and beats to other hardware and software? Many thanks, Dave.

A: At this time exporting and transferring data from the PO-12 to an external device is not possible.

Q: 7. Does it come with the boxes that hold the tx6 tp7 and cm15

A: The teenage engineering Field Delivery Bag does not come with any boxes. What you may be thinking of are the labelled compartments, which are part of the bag.

Q: 8. what is the pass code to connect via wi fi?

A: There are several different ways to configure the OD-11 to connect with your network via wifi. Please see the link to the online setup and follow the instructions for your particular setup: https://a href= http://teenageengineering.com/guides/od-11 target= _blank teenageengineering.com/guides/od-11/a

Q: 9. Can the Korg SQ1 be used to sequence lights for a light show?

A: If your light board can accept the CV/GATE OUT, MIDI OUT or USB MIDI instructions from the KORG, then yes.

Q: 10. Hi there anyone tried to use Arturia Beatstep Controller & Sequencer, in roland V-1HD video switcher? I need to control the audio and add some custom keys to effects. Thanks

A: The Arturia Beatstep is a universal MIDI controller that allows users to control software programs. You may use it to control audio functions within a program and parameters within the given program, but not the Roland V-1HD.