Feature(may vary by option.)
●PRODUCES 16 DIFFERENT DRUM SOUNDS - The teenage engineering PO-12 Rhythm uses real synthesized drum sounds to recreate drum and percussion sounds like cymbals, hi-hat, cowbell, and more.
●OFFERS 16 BUILT-IN EFFECTS - The Rhythm Pocket Operator has 16 onboard FX including distortion, delay, stutter, and vibrato.
●LETS YOU CREATE A WHOLE SONG - The 16-step sequencer and step-multiplier allow you to chain up to 16 patterns together. You can also insert a re-trig in a single step.
●FINE-TUNE THE EFFECTS IN REAL-TIME - Effortlessly edit the 16 effects with the dual real-time parameters. You can fine-tune the tempo from 60 to 240bpm.
●FINE-TUNE THE EFFECTS IN REAL-TIME - Effortlessly edit the 16 effects with the dual real-time parameters. You can fine-tune the tempo from 60 to 240bpm.
●JAM ON THE GO! - PO-12 Rhythm has a jam-sync function, which lets you connect the unit with other Pocket Operators. You can also integrate PO-12 with 3rd-party gears thanks to its integrated audio-pulse-based sync.
[PO-12]
[PO-20]
Description
Take Your Creativity Wherever You Go
The teenage engineering PO-12 rhythm is a powerful micro-drum synthesizer loaded with synthesized and sampled drum sounds. Its also a 16-step sequencer packed into a small, ultra-portable design.
You can carry and use it virtually anywhere. Just plug in your favorite headphones and create trippy beats while traveling.
With an array of gritty, in-your-face drum sounds and effects, PO-12 is perfect for making beats on the go.
Features:
- 16 Sampled Drum Sounds
- 16 Punch-In Effects
- 16 Pattern Chaining
- 16-Step Sequencer
- Parameter locks
- Equipped with Silabs EFM32 Gecko MCU, Cirrus Logic DAC, Knowles Speaker
- High-Quality Crystal for Solid Clock
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A Wall of Sounds in Your PocketPO-12 rhythm offers an array of synthesized and sampled drum sounds — from snares hi-hats to cowbells. The pocket-sized drum machine blares out techno beats that can get the party going. You can add another layer of depth and movement to the sounds with the 16 punch-in effects. |
Choose Your SoundYou can use the built-in speaker for instant sound. The 3.5mm output jack works with headphones and external speaker systems. With three different ways to listen, you can choose the ideal experience to explore your creativity. |
Make a SongThis pocket operator also works as a 16-step sequencer. It is equipped with 16 patterns and offers a maximum of 16-pattern chaining. A pattern consists of 16 steps. As your sequence plays out, the animations on screen move and groove to the beat. |
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Built-in ClockThe onboard clock is one of the pocket operators quirky features. Use the alarm clock to rouse you from long jamming sessions. To set the alarm clock, press the sound + pattern buttons and turn the A knob for hours and the B knob for minutes. Then press any 1-16 keys to confirm. Turning the A knob all the way down disables the alarm. |
Truly Pocket-SizedMake music anywhere you go with the ultra-portable pocket operator. The small music device offers a multitude of studio-quality sounds. PO-12 is so compact it can fit right inside your jeans pocket. It has a compact 1.8" x 3.5" x 4.9" overall dimensions. |
Get Inspired, Learn MoreWant to know how to make bouncy beats with the PO-12? Learn cool stuff at teenage engineerings #ems portal. Scan the QR above and learn how to play your pocket operator! Share your creations with us and tag your video #teoperator at Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. |
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| PO-12 rhythm | PO-14 sub | PO-16 factory | PO-20 arcade | PO-24 office | PO-28 robot | |
| Overview | Drum Machine & Sequencer | Bass Synthesizer | Lead Synthesizer | Arcade Synthesizer | Noise Synthesizer & Drum Machine | Live & Performance Synthesizer |
| Live Playing | Priority | Sub Priority | Sub Priority | Priority | Priority | 1 |
| Melodic Sounds | - | 1 | 1 | 6 (Separate Sounds) | - | 1 |
| Drum Tracks | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 (Separate Sounds) | 6 | 1 |
| Sounds | 16 (bass drum, snare drum, closed hi-hat, open hi-hat, synthesized snare, sticks, cymbal, noise, hand clap, click, low tom, hi tom, cow bell, blip, tone, bass tone) | 15 assorted bass synthesis ranging from FM, phase distortion, wavetable to physical modeled string + 1 Micro drum machine | 15 assorted lead synthesis ranging from FM, subtractive synthesis, wavetable to physical modeled string + 1 micro drum machine | 16 (bass, bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, tom, blip, hardsync, noise FX, arpeggio, melodic arp, falling arp, octave arp, lead, vibrato, portamento, echo) | 16 (5.25" floppy disk, 3.5" drive eject, 3.5" floppy disk, keyboard, matrix printer, joystick, mouse click, toggle switch, bass drum, PC beeper, hardsync tone, hardsync noise, ring modulation, bass, glitch FX, noise FX) | 16 (LFO pulse wave, pulse wave, mixed wave, triangle wave, echo, arpeggio, vibrato, 4-bit triangle, LFO pulse wave, pulse wave, mixed wave, triangle wave, echo, arpeggio, vibrato, micro drum kit) |
| Effects | 16 (low sample rate, distortion, bit crush, delay, lowpass filter, lowpass sweep, hipass filter, hipass sweep, stutter 4, stutter 3, repeat 8, repeat 6, note shuffle, feedback, parameter LFO, vibrato) | 16 (low sample rate, distortion, bit crush, delay, lowpass filter, lowpass sweep, hipass filter, hipass sweep, stutter 4, stutter 3, feedback, parameter LFO, octave up, octave down, half note up, vibrato) | 16 (low sample rate, distortion, bit crush, delay, lowpass filter, lowpass sweep, hipass filter, hipass sweep, stutter 4, stutter 3, feedback, parameter LFO, octave up, octave down, half note up, vibrato) | 16 (solo chords, solo chords + lead, solo drums, solo drums + bass, lowpass slow, sweep, lowpass fast sweep, hipass filter, hipass sweep, fill-in, fast fill-in, retrigger, fast retrigger, glitch, fast glitch, blinds, rising arpeggio) | 16 (aliasing, overdrive, repeat 4, repeat 2, lowpass filter, lowpass sweep, hipass filter, hipass sweep, distort low, distort high, retrigger, fast retrigger, glitch, fast glitch, blinds, noise effect) | 16 (distorted filter, distorted sweep, repeat 4, repeat 2, lowpass slow filter, lowpass fast sweep, hipass filter, hipass sweep, fill-in, fast fill-in , retrigger, fast retrigger, glitch, fast glitch, blinds, noise effect) |
| Chords | - | - | - | 16 (dm, em, Esus, E, F, G, C/G, E/G#, am, C/A, dm/A, D/A, A, B/A, C, D) | - | - |
| Built-In Features | Speakers, Clock | Speakers, Clock | Speakers, Clock | Speakers, Clock | Speakers, Clock | Speakers, Clock |
| Connectors | 3.5mm Audio I/O | 3.5mm Audio I/O | 3.5mm Audio I/O | 3.5mm Audio I/O | 3.5mm Audio I/O | 3.5mm Audio I/O |
