Tags: Portable synthesisers

Notes: Arcade-themed synth from Teenage Engineering's amazing Pocket Operator range. Tiny portable synth with quirky chiptune-style sounds, built-in sequencer effects. Super fun.

Supplier's notes:
Arcade synthesizer and sequencer, with parameter locks, chord control and punch-in effects.

All pocket operator models perfectly complement each other. From drum machine, bass and lead synthesisers to noise percussion, the six unique units allow you to start a pocket band. Use them separately or connect them together, the choice is yours.

Use the built-in speaker for instant sound, connect a pair of headphones for detailed personal listening, or hook up a speaker system and the club will go boom!

Pocket operators are designed on a single multiple-layer circuit board using high quality components. They all share a compact and durable form factor.

By placing all vital and sensitive components under the LCD display there's no need for an outer case. By saving this cost, high quality components could be used to guarantee the best possible sound and very low power consumption. The space under the display also doubles as a speaker box.

Optional extras:
Add the silicone pro case to protect your pocket operator and get anti-slip feet, neck strap, battery protection and pro feel buttons. Use the SP-10 display protection to protect the LCD screen, and start a jam sync session with your friends using the MC-3 mini cables.

Notes: Melody synthesizer and sequencer with parameter locks, punch-in effects, arpeggio and chord play styles.

Pocket operators are cleverly designed on a single circuit board. By placing all vital and sensitive components under the LCD display there's no need for an outer case. By saving this cost, high quality components could be used to guarantee the best possible sound and very low power consumption. The space under the display also doubles as a speaker box.

Experience a fresh new way to create music using your thumbs. With its pocket size, its animated graphics, real synthesizer engines, sync, punch-in effects, built-in speaker, alarm clock and impossibly low price, making electronic music has never been this much fun!

Notes: Updated version of the ground-breaking synth, sampler and sequencer. Better than ever, with legendary sound quality and portability.

Supplier's Notes:
The beauty of evolution.

Louder, thinner and 100 times better.

Introducing the all new OP-1 field. Injected with more than a decade of ideas, refinements and improvements. Just to mention a few: stereo throughout the whole signal chain, Bluetooth MIDI, USB type-C, a new speaker system with a passive driver for detailed, fat and loud sound, a massive 24 hour battery life, multiple tapes and recording formats, new great sounding reverb and the 'dimension' synth engine, an all glass, flush, high resolution display. The graphics have also been meticulously reworked, screen by screen.

Reworked, refined, reborn.

Think of OP-1 field as the natural continuation of its predecessor. Updated with the latest technology, improved design and finely tuned with professional musicians, recording artists and sound designers in mind. Higher quality in all aspects, from its circuitry to connectivity and flexibility, it's tailor made for professionals in the field.

The new stereo sample engine is just one of the features that takes the OP-1 field to a higher level. With increased sampling time up to 20 seconds and dual layer mode for instant mixing of the a and b channels or via an assigned LFO.

Four new recording formats: Studio 4-track, vintage 4-track, porta and disc mini.
All with their own unique characteristics and graphics. Now with multiple tapes or discs, up to 8 in total.

If it feels thinner, it is.

By lowering the aluminium body around the keyboard, the new OP-1 field feels lighter, thinner and more precise. with 2k moulding Teenage Engineering have also managed to fit a dual 2.4 GHz antenna system inside the aluminium body.

The back is warm, velcro and bass.

Two soft velcro rings have been added on the back for fastening covers and accessories. Perhaps you want to stick your op-1 field on top of your full size keyboard, or slap it on a guitar? Use the included adhesive looped back and start experimenting. On the right you'll find an additional passive loudspeaker for hugely improved bass. And for a 'no-more-cold-metal-on-your-lap' experience, the aluminium body has been folded in a warm, soft touch, hard cover.

The first accessory out using the velcro rings is the Bill Amberg leather wrap that attaches to the back and wraps around the op-1 field and locks around the encoders.

Dimensions: 28.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 2.9 cm

Notes: Updated take on Nomono's mini synth. Virtual analogue and granular synthesis with effects, sequencer, looping and performance functions. An affordable but flexible instrument.

Supplier's Notes:
The Qun mk2 is a powerful and unique pocket synthesizer with sequencer and looper.

Normally, cheap synthesizers don't have full flexibility because of hardware limitations.

Nunomo had in mind a small synth that has full flexibility of the real synth with an affordable price tag- and Qun mk1 was the synth.

The Mk2 receives a big improvement from the mk1 by adding LED buttons and external processor for UI processing- SD card support is added.

Once you get used to it, it will be so powerful and it will provide tons of flexibility. It is a real synth, not a preset machine.

If you are looking for a pocket music sketch tool, this is it.

Connectivity: Standard MIDI (TRS Type A, comes with the synth), UART MIDI(Supports MAC OS X and Windows through the Nunomo SerialMIDI https://github.com/raspy135/serialmidi .

Analogue Modelling engine

The analogue modelling engine is made from scratch.
All analogue modelling engine parameters can be configured through MIDI.
2 Oscillators, 2 voices. It can be used as Quad tone (4 voices) or Dual Mono.
Flexible MOD (CV) routing. The signal routing is very flexible, close to modular synthesizer experience. You can route signals as normal, or totally radical.
AUX input can be used for external audio signal, or for modulation.
4 Envelope Generators
FM (4 Operators x 2)
1 LFO, rate can be controlled by MIDI notes
1 Organic sounding VCF
2/4 Poles, Low-pass, Band-pass, High-pass, Notch)
Keysync
1 Effect (Delay, Chorus, Flanger)
MIDI clock sync and beat clock sync
Wavefolding.
Granular synthesis
Oscillators can be used as a granular synthesis engine.
Player / Sequencer

Player (Piano mode)
Mind inspiring 64 step sequencer will generate beats for you
Note On/Off/Double/Triple
Transpose / Note width(Length)
Randomness control
Pattern shuffler
Scale quantize
Arpeggiate steps
Looper
Looper can record the sound up to 24 sec per recording, synchronized with the sequencer.

3 tracks
5 Scenes (3x5 = 15 recordings per session)
Play / Rec / Overdub

Preset bucket
Preset bucket is made for quick preset recall
It has 8 bucket per session, each bucket has 8 presets and 64 sequencer pattern
Mixer
3 tracks, stereo panning
Mute buttons
Extra processing mode allows to use the sound engine as a stereo effector.
Integrated compressor
SD card
Saving recording sessions
Saving preset data with sequencer patterns
All recorded data is saved to SD card, you can import the data to your DAW
You can import WAV files to Looper granular
Firmware update via SD card
For the completed manual and other resources, please visit https://github.com/raspy135/Qun-mk2 .

Notes: Flagship model in IK's Uno Synth range, the Pro X adds extra synth power to the three-oscillator analogue design, with plenty of hands-on control and sequencing power.

Supplier's Notes:
Freedom of sound

Paraphonic dual filter analogue synthesiser

Embark on a liberating sonic adventure with UNO Synth PRO X, a powerful analogue synthesizer that'll ignite your creativity and elevate your music to new dimensions. Prepare to be inspired as you explore a world of infinite possibilities, where technology meets the timeless allure of analogue warmth.

Get creative

Featuring three discrete wave-morphing oscillators, the UNO Synth PRO X invites you to explore a vast sonic landscape. Unleash your imagination with PWM, sync, FM, and ring modulation capabilities: Your sonic palette knows no bounds.

Unrivalled sound sculpting

Discover a new realm of sonic possibilities with the UNO Synth PRO X's dual-filter design, combining classic OTA and SSI-chip-based filters. Immerse yourself in the moment as you weave intricate textures and shape your sound to perfection. Dive deeper into sonic exploration with the 16-slot modulation matrix enabling you to create intricate and evolving textures.

Sound connection

Take complete control over your music with over 30 hands-on controls, providing immediate access to your sound-shaping tools. With USB, MIDI, CV and Gate in/out options, integrating the UNO Synth PRO X into your setup is effortless.

4 kinds of effects

With 10 studio-quality FX in three slots and an analogue drive, your music will further come to life with warmth and character.

3 effects slots + analogue drive
Vintage chorus and uni-vibe
5 different delays
Hall, plate and shimmer reverbs

From sequencing to arranging

Unleash your creative potential, easily creating complex ever-evolving sequences. Try the 10-mode arpeggiator, equipped with a pattern designer to bring your melodies to life. New horizons are just around the corner with the Bassline mode, along with legato, mono and paraphonic modes, offering unprecedented expression of your musical ideas.

Advanced paraphonic 64-step sequencer
Per-step parameter recording with up to 48 parameters
Sequence randomizer that follows the scale you select
Parameter automation per step and real-time
10-mode arpeggiator with pattern designer
New Bassline mode plus legato, mono and paraphonic modes

Seamless DAW integration

With 256 user-editable presets the UNO Synth PRO X is a playground for sonic fun and exploration. Effortlessly sculpt save and recall your own custom sounds recapturing every moment of your creativity. And with the included Editor/Librarian software providing seamless control from your Mac or PC anything becomes possible. The Editor works as both a standalone application and as a plug-in inside your favourite DAW. This means you can program and play the UNO Synth PRO X just like a virtual instrument.

Designed for portability
The UNO Synth PRO X is not only a fun sound-design partner but also the perfect musical companion on the go, adapting to any environment. From backpack to mainstage, new sonic destinations will always be within reach.
Ultralight and ultraportable
PSU or USB battery pack power supply
Balanced stereo and headphone outputs

Custom travel bag available

Whether you're a seasoned sound designer or on the way to becoming one, UNO Synth PRO X is here to travel physically and sonically wherever you go.

UNO Synth PRO X Specifications

Sound generation
3 discrete wave-morphing oscillators
3 super-fast envelopes with loop and retrigger options
PWM, sync, FM and ring modulation
Dual-filter design, OTA and SSI-chip based
12 studio-quality FX in 3 slots + analogue drive

Performance tools
Advanced paraphonic 64-step sequencer
10-mode arpeggiator with pattern designer
New Bassline mode plus legato, mono, paraphonic
Audio input to filters and FXs or pass-through

Complete controls
Over 30 hands-on controls
16-slot modulation matrix
256 user editable presets
USB / MIDI / CV / Gate in/out
Backlight control and onboard factory preset restore
Advanced software control for Mac/PC

Ready for travel
Ultralight and ultraportable
PSU or USB battery pack power supply
Balanced stereo and headphone outputs
Editor/Librarian included
Optional gig bag available

Dimensions
Size (W x D x H): 33.3 x 15 x 5 cm, 13.11 x 5.91 x 1.96 in.
Enclosure: Plastic
Weight: 800 g, 1.76 lb
Power: iRig PSU-3A (included) or USB (5V/1.5A, 7.5W or above)

Package includes
UNO Synth PRO X
1x USB-C to USB-C Cable - 60 cm, 23.6 in.
Power Supply Unit
Quick start guide
Registration card

NOTE: USB power has inherent ground noise, so when connecting the UNO Synth directly to your computer via USB, you may hear more noise and interference than when the synth is connected to a USB wall charger or running via batteries. With the direct computer connection, you can reduce the USB ground noise and other interference by either using a USB isolator or a custom TRS cable into a balanced input on your preamp or audio interface where the ground is not connected at the balanced input side.

UNO Synth Pro Editor Compatibility

Computers
64-bit application. Requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.

Macr (64-bits)
Minimal: macOS 10.15 or later.

Windowsr (64-bits)
Minimal: Windows 8 or late