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Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field

A Worthy Successor to the Iconic OP-1 - with 100 New Features

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Product Description

Please Note: The TX-6 Field Mixer pictured is not included with the OP-1 Field. 

Teenage Engineering's first synth - the OP-1 - initially hit shelves in 2011. Almost overnight, this portable powerhouse developed a more-than justified reputation as an essential piece of gear that any self-respecting producer, sound designer or artist shouldn't be without. Ten years may have passed since its release, yet demand for the OP-1 has remained consistently high. 

Now, with over a decade of firmware updates, engineering ingenuity and advances in technology under their belts, Teenage Engineering return to centre stage with the latest iteration of their cult classic: the OP-1 Field. But what are the main surface-level differences when compared to its predecessor? How does a new field-specific colourway, low aluminium frame, glass screen and 100 exciting new features and functions sound? For a deeper dive, check out some of the key enhancements and additions below! 

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What's New? 

  • 'Field' colour palette 
  • 24 hour battery life (increased from 16 hours)
  • Full UI overhaul 
  • Sleek aluminium construction
  • 32-bit audio across the signal chain
  • Reinforced Glass hi-res flush display (with adjustable brightness)
  • Increased 256MB of onboard memory
  • Additional drum kit packs 
  • Reverb effect: Mother 
  • Synth engine: Dimension 
  • Upgraded speaker (with passive radiator)
  • In-built FM radio transmission (with detailed country settings)
  • Receive and Transmit via an integrated FM antenna
  • Record with 8 swappable tapes 
  • Four unique tape styles 
  • MFI - iPhone USB MIDI and Audio Connectivity 
  • Updated original patches 
  • Twenty extra preset synth patches
  • More precise sample editing 
  • Low-energy Bluetooth (for wireless MIDI)
  • Stereo drum sampler engine 
  • Stereo synth sampler engine 
  • 160+ minutes of sample storage 
  • Stereo mixdown from drum and synth to stereo tape tracks 
  • Enhanced drum envelope (with improved transient control)
  • Drum sample stacking 
  • Stereo audio input processing 
  • Upgraded tape looping 
  • Headset microphone support via 4-pole audio jack 
  • Fully configurable MIDI filtering 
  • Dedicated volume setting per patch
  • Afterburner ground loop noise supressor 
  • Dual BLE antennas offering better wireless operation 
  • Enhanced in-built microphone 
  • Tape name editor 
  • Encoder click function 
  • External velocity LFO
  • Up to 500 user patches
  • Adjustable pitch bend range 
  • BLE advertising toggle, central for connecting controller and connection list view 
  • Click to hold sequencer
  • Custom volume encoder (with hi-resolution) and custom MIDI settings for any connected equipment
  • Dual purpose USB type C connector 
  • High-fidelity headphone output 
  • More accurate tap tempo through better averaging 
  • Hi-res accelerometer 
  • Improved hi-res equaliser with better interpolation and input signal to LFO with smoother envelope 
  • Extra random LFO target settings 
  • Improved tombola simulation accuracy 
  • More factory sequencer presets 
  • Better line in signal quality 
  • New keyboard module 
  • New square and sawooth LFO shapes 
  • Save sync and tempo parameters with tapes
  • Enhanced acoustic side shooting loudspeaker grill 
  • USB audio/MIDI host 
  • Stereo cluster synth engine
  • Stereo digital synth engine 
  • Stereo FM synth engine 
  • Stereo Phase synth engine 
  • Stereo pulse synth engine 
  • Stereo string synth engine 
  • Stereo voltage synth engine 
  • Stereo tape tracks 
  • OB-4 compatibility with FM TX or wire 
  • Wireless MIDI connectivity to TX-6 and OP-Z
  • USB Audio/MIDI connectivity to TX-6, OP-Z and OP-1

OP-1, but Better 

It's hard to improve on greatness, but Teenage Engineering have managed it here. Building on the solid design principles of the original, the OP-1 Field is slimmer and lighter than the OP-1, with a lowered aluminium body encasing the floating keyboard. They've even managed to squeeze a dual 2.4 GHz antenna system into the streamlined form factor. 

Other exciting augmentations include Bluetooth MIDI, 32-bit audio, stereo across the entire signal chain, and a new synth engine (Dimension) and reverb effect (Mother). Powerful, accurate, all-encompassing sound is delivered from a new speaker containing a passive driver.  

Sensational Stereo Sample Engine

The OP-1 Field is bolstered further with the addition of a new stereo sample engine. Use dual layer mode to immediatley mix your A and B channels and harness up to 20 seconds of total sampling time. You'll have 160+ minutes of sample storage available too!

Experiment with four completely new recording formats (Vintage 4-track, Porta, Studio 4-track and Disc Mini) - each featuring contrasting graphics and entirely unique sonic signatures.  

The Field System 

Combine the OP-1 Field with the TX-6 Field Mixer and take control of an extremely portable, powerful and professional performance and recording rig. With an upgraded 24-hour battery life (rechargable via USB-C) and flexible connectivity options, take it anywhere and get creative wherever inspiration strikes! Connect with your macOS, iOS or Windows device and get going in an instant. 

Written by Will Brook-Jones

Specifications
Brand
Teenage Engineering
Digital/Analogue
Digital
Key Action
Synth
Polyphony
Polyphonic
Built-in Speakers
Yes
Built-in Effects
Yes
Audio Playback
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Number of Keys
24

Customer Reviews

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Trusted Customer13th Dec 2023

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Mark Qualter11th Dec 2023

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Tony Lyons6th Sep 2023

I love the challenge with the OP 1 field . It is a whole new learning curve for me after using a computer since the early Atari years.. I can travel anywhere and use my OP 1 field

Value 5Looks 4Durability 4Sound 5

Dr. James Rudd10th Jul 2023

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Carlo Meloni8th May 2023

AS DESCRIBED, EXSELENT. ..

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer26th Apr 2023

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Yingyi Gao16th Apr 2023

Value 3Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr Andrew Bradley13th Apr 2023

This is a love-hate piece of gear, but I certainly fall into the 'love' category. It is one of the most inspiring pieces of hardware you can get, it gives you all sorts of tools to create sounds and then makes you commit to decisions in a creative way... I love it. This is a major upgrade over the original OP-1, in terms of sound and extra features. Make sure you upgrade firmware regularly too, as they add new stuff regularly e.g. the vocoder that just turned up. I am going to say that this is excellent value for money, too, as it does so much and inspires even more.

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer31st Dec 2022

Great peace of kit. Having had the original Op 1 this feels like a much refined instrument. It operates and feels like a premium product. Very pleased with purchase. Having a preference to work away from my laptop / iPad, the op 1 is both fun and inspirational to work on. Having the ability to sit on the sofa or take on work trips, enables me to make music in more places.

Value 4Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

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