teenage engineering Announces the OP-XY

After the incredible success of the teenage engineering OP-1 Field synthesizer workstation, the company keeps us on our toes with the release of a brand-new performance sequencer, synthesizer and sampler, the OP-XY. Inspired by the iconic off-road dance music subcultures around the globe, teenage engineering has created another incredibly powerful and portable groove-box intended for a wide range of music-makers and performers.

The OP-XY is built around step sequencing, allowing you to stack compositions while maintaining the creative immediacy for which the brand is known. Among its myriad of functions, the OP-XY lets you add complexity to your sequences with punch in FX and facilitates your creative flow with a new Brain chord progression feature.

The OP-XY is not only a formidable standalone musical device but also a powerhouse with respect to its connectivity options, offering a multi-out port that lets you switch between four different outputs. Control external modular synths and beat makers, connect to pedals and more.

Other notable additions include the OP-XY’s new multi-sampler that lets you capture samples from multiple ‘Zones’ at the same time. And the finely tuned synth engines boast richer textures and tones than ever before.

Ease of use has also been prioritized. The unit’s geometric visuals make track control and navigation simple. And the OP-XY injects extra creative speed into your performances by allowing you to punch in FX and bring tracks in and out by just moving around the device.

The OP-XY comes coated in an anodized, matte black aluminum finish that makes the exterior just as seductive as the power that hides inside. teenage engineering stresses that the OP-XY is not just a fun toy; it manages to fit a dual CPU system in the compact unit, which promises impressively fast processing power and efficiency. You’ll get 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB of storage. In fact, the Swedish company’s new device boasts a perfect union between the precision of German engineering and the whimsical playfulness that reflects the musically inspired mind.

More specific details to keep in mind include a 64-step sequencer (16 x 4 pages), 24-voice polyphony, and a USB-C rechargeable battery with 16 hours of continuous use. In addition, the OP-XY allows for hundreds of user projects. And yes, it also has a built-in speaker.

With its slim, lightweight build, it’s an exceptionally travel-friendly instrument that can move you to craft ideas wherever you may land. In short, for prolific music-makers, professional producers and wandering musicians, the OP-XY promises to be the ultimate creative partner.

To keep your OP-XY protected, teenage engineering has also released its super durable, appropriately named Large Bag, which is not only compatible with the OP-XY, but also with the OP-1 Field or original OP-1. Available in black or white, it features a pocket for cables and small accessories as well as hook-and-loop fasteners, allowing you to wear it in several ways. More important, the panel in front guards the unit’s knobs, and the shell fabric is tear and abrasion resistant. The Large Bag will also keep you safe from spills and rain thanks to its water-repellent Japanese nylon lining.

For more information about the new teenage engineering OP-XY and Large Bag including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out our detailed product page. Or drop us a line below, and we’ll do our best to answer all your comments and questions.