teenage engineering OP-Z Synthesizer Ultimate Set with 3 Modules, Case, and Grip Knobs

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.

Keep your OP-Z Portable Sequencer and Synthesizer protected from the elements with this Teenage Engineering OP-Z Protective Soft Case. Specifically fashioned to house the OP-Z, this case offers a water-repellent cordura nylon and custom-molded EVA-foam construction to keep the synth safe from the elements.

The teenage engineering oplab Module is a hardware expansion for the OP-Z synthesizer featuring MIDI I/O, CV/Gate outputs, and trigger outputs for connecting analog modular synthesizers, MIDI drum pads, MIDI keyboards, MIDI synthesizers, Pocket Operators, and more.

The module is easily installed by removing the base plate from the OP-Z and snapping into place. The first 3.5mm connector features a 3-way switch for MIDI, Trig, or PO outputs, while the second offers a 2-way switch for MIDI or Trig inputs. The third 3.5mm connector offers CV 3 and Gate outputs, while the fourth provides CV 1 and CV 2. The oplab module includes a 3.5mm to MIDI DIN adapter.

Musicians looking to expand their OP-Z with stereo line inputs and outputs as well as sync, MIDI, and trigger I/O will appreciate the teenage engineering line Module, a hardware expansion for the OP-Z synthesizer which brings audio/control signals into and out of the instrument for a variety of applications.

The 3.5mm TRS inputs accommodate line-level signals and can be switched to work with MIDI, sync, and trigger inputs, which allows the OP-Z to interface with hardware MIDI instruments, drum machines and sequencers, and analog modular synthesizers. The 3.5mm TRS outputs work with audio, MIDI, sync, and trigger signals, as well as Pocket Operator sync signals. Easily switch between mono and stereo signals, which allows you to set up up an effects loop with your favorite pedals.

The teenage engineering rumble Module is a hardware expansion for the OP-Z synthesizer featuring a built-in haptic subwoofer that uses high-definition vibrotactile feedback and psychoacoustic technology. With a frequency response of 10 to 150 Hz, you'll be sure to feel the bass as if it's coming from a large subwoofer.

The module is easily installed by removing the base plate from the OP-Z and snapping it into place. The plus and minus buttons control the output level. Additionally, the rumble module features a silent metronome mode, which provides a physical pulse on the beat to enhance your live performances.

The Teenage Engineering Grip Knob Kit adds four knobs to the OP-Z multimedia synthesizer and sequencer. Each plastic knob is color coded to match the OP-Z's endless dials and provides tactile control.