The popularity of hobbyist music producers has led to a proliferation in impressive hardware in recent years as more people turn away from digital audio workstations in favor of a hands-on approach to creativity. The new Teenage Engineering OP-XY Portable Sequencer is the latest high-performance digital instrument to hit the market, offering the familiar workflow of the OP-Z but with significant improvements.
Powered by a dual CPU, the Teenage Engineering OP-XY Portable Sequencer has features, including a built-in CV, multiple effect sends, and much more. Highly portable and ready for integration into broader live performance systems, it includes eight instrument tracks and eight auxiliary tracks for controlling external synthesizers for a complete production workflow.
Presented in a stylish jet-black case with illuminated grayscale gradient buttons, the Teenage Engineering OP-XY Portable Sequencer’s hands-on graphics featured on its high-resolution display make it a tactile sequencer. Red lights for full control indicate parameter locks and the recording mode, while the punch-in FX system allows for rapid triggering of audio components on the fly.
The degree of control extends to everything from randomized note timing to pitch and velocity application and live filter automation. The Teenage Engineering OP-XY Portable Sequencer also allows for the instant creation of chord progressions to generate tracks and instant sampling for drums and other music elements.
With its powerful studio production and live performance capabilities, the Teenage Engineering OP-XY Portable Sequencer is essential for electronic music producers looking to upgrade their equipment.
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