Name: Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Portable Music Instrument
Brand: Teenage Engineering
Price: 1744 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

The Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field takes the original OP-1 design to the next level, building on over a decade of research and development to create the ultimate portable synthesizer. Refined, upgraded and enhanced; nearly every facet of the original design has been overhauled including Bluetooth MIDI connectivity, a huge 24-hour battery life, new synth engines and a whole host more!

From the studio to the stage, the OP-1 Field shines, featuring powerful onboard speakers with a passive radiator and a high-resolution flush display for navigating settings and parameters. You can even sample from the radio using the onboard FM antenna. Not only that, but the OP-1 Field now allows you to broadcast over FM too! The new and improved stereo sample engine takes your sampling capabilities to the next level, with an increased sampling time of up to 20 seconds. The overall sound quality has also been improved with 32-bit audio fidelity.

Seven new stereo synth engines allow you to explore a wide range of synthesis styles and options including refined envelopes, 20 new preset patches and expanded audio connectivity. You can now store up to 160 minutes of samples and up to 500 user patches; making it perfect for musicians on the move. The overall design has been upgraded too, with a thinner, low-profile aluminum body and new graphics/colour scheme. You can even wirelessly connect (via wireless MIDI) to other Teenage Engineering gear such as the OP-Z and the TX-6 mixer.

The best just got better

Building on the success of the now legendary OP-1, the OP-1 Field has refined every aspect of the original design whilst staying true to its core. Jam-packed with new features and upgrades; the OP-1 Field is the ultimate portable synthesizer for musicians and sound designers. The new and improved speaker system features a new passive loudspeaker on the rear of the synth, which has been optimised to deliver a powerful bass response for a more full-bodied sound.

The battery life has been improved dramatically, providing you with up to a whole day of use (24 hours) from a full charge. The overall design has been revamped too with a new, low-profile aluminium body equipped with a high-res flush display. One of the most innovative features of the OP-1 returns in the form of Tapes. Tape mode provides four stereo tracks with up to six minutes of recording time (at normal speed). There are now four different tape styles to choose from. With the OP-1 Field you can now store up to eight tapes via the onboard memory and switch between them in an instant.

All the iconic graphics have been revamped and overhauled with a brand-new colour scheme. The onboard memory has also been expanded to 256 MB. The overall sound quality has been improved with studio-grade 32-bit audio fidelity. You can now receive and transmit FM signals thanks to the new internal antenna, allowing you to broadcast, as well as sample from the radio. The UI (user interface) has been completely reworked as well as including charge power status LEDs for added convenience. For the full list of the new and improved features see the list towards the bottom of this page.

The vocoder – available with the latest firmware

Teenage Engineering is always updating and enhancing its range of products via firmware updates and the OP-1 Field is no exception. Simply down and install the firmware (available here) and you're ready to go! The vocoder is an effect that was championed by countless artists including Roger Troutman, 2Pac, Daft Punk and many more; synthesizing the human voice to achieve a unique sound. It works by speaking/singing and playing notes at the same time, with the notes dictating the pitch of your voice. The powerful modulation options that the OP-1 Field offers allow you to tap into various styles of vocoding for maximum versatility.

Deep synthesis with new and improved engines

Equipped with multiple original synth engines; the OP-1 Field expands on the original design with the inclusion of stereo synth engines. With 12 engines in total (as well as a synth sample engine) you are presented with a massive sonic palette; allowing you to create everything from aggressive bass sounds to lush pads and even FM-style sounds. The wide variety of engines allows you to easily translate your ideas into sound. There are also a range of stereo effects on offer including a new spring reverb, punch, grid and more.

As well as the synth mode; the OP-1 Field also has a ‘drum mode’. When activated, you’re presented with stereo drum samples and a dual oscillator drum synth as well as a myriad of presets to choose from including a range of new drum kits exclusive to the OP-1 Field. You can now stack multiple drum samples to create powerful layered sounds. The drum envelope has also been improved to provide better transient control. From drum sampling to synthesis; the drum mode has multiple ways to interact with drum sounds or create your own from scratch using dbox.

Advanced sampling with stereo sample engine

From hip-hop to EDM; the art of sampling has long been a staple in popular music and the OP-1 Field gives you everything you need to master this art. The onboard chromatic stereo sampler has been vastly overhauled, now allowing you to zoom in while editing samples. This is a great step-up from the previous version; allowing you to chop and refine samples with maximum precision. The sample storage has also been expanded, now allowing for over 160 minutes of sample storage. You can sample sounds from multiple sources including the built-in microphone or from FM radio.

Wireless Bluetooth connectivity – link together Teenage Engineering gear

The onboard Bluetooth LE connectivity allows for simple wireless MIDI connectivity. Equipped with dual BLE antennas; the OP-1 Field delivers an ultra-stable wireless performance. You can use the wireless MIDI connectivity to connect to outboard MIDI gear or Teenage Engineering units with wireless capabilities such as the OP-Z or the TX-6 mixer. You can also use the OP-1 Field as a MIDI controller or connect to other audio gear via the USB audio/MIDI connectivity.

Multiple sequencers and streamlined mixer

Sequence your sounds using the seven sequencing modes available in the OP-1 Field. The synth/drum modes both have dedicated sequencer memory. The seven modes include endless, finger, finger (drum), hold, pattern, sketch and tombola. There is also an arpeggio mode which is useful for generating new ideas and drawing inspiration.

The final stage of the OP-1 Field is the mixer section allowing you to adjust the volume, panning and more of the four tape tracks to create a cohesive overall sound. The mixer section is comprised of four pages: mixer, equalizer, master FX and master out. You can apply any of the onboard effects to the master output – perfect for ‘glueing’ your tracks together. Shape your overall sound using the three-band master equalizer or get in-depth with the ‘sound path’ view which shows you the order in which the various signals are processed.