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. Teenage Engineering also meticulously reworked all graphics, screen by screen.
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. Teenage Engineering didn't want to alter the original OP–1 too much, because they were satisfied the first time; but by lowering the aluminium body around the keyboard, the new OP–1 field feels lighter, thinner and more precise. With 2k molding, they've managed to fit a dual 2.4 GHz antenna system inside the aluminium body.
OP–1 field is the second addition to their new field system. Together with the TX–6 portable mixer you get an incredibly powerful and ultra portable sound recording and performance system. All battery powered, rechargeable via USB-C and with full interconnectivity (midi and high resolution audio) 1:1 compatible with iOS and macOS and Windows makes it the most powerful, highest quality, portable system on the market today.
FIRMWARE UPDATE: OP–1 field, now with vocoder! the vo(ice)(en)coder revolutionised music since it's introduction to the world by homer dudley at bell labs in 1938. designed to analyze and synthesize the human voice, iconic artists have employed the device throughout the years to make their synthesizers sing, from wendy carlos and bob moog, to kraftwerk, herbie hancock, beastie boys, tupac, daft punk, and countless others. now it’s your turn.
Features
- All new low profile aluminium body
- High resolution flush display
- Internal FM antenna for both RX and TX
- Eight swappable tapes for recording
- Four different tape styles
- All new drum kit packs
- New reverb effect: Mother
- New synth engine: Dimension
- New speaker with passive radiator
- MFI - iPhone USB midi and audio connectivity
- Battery life increased to 24h
- Slimmer and sleeker profile
- New colour scheme
- Dual velcro® back fasteners
- Twenty new preset synth patches
- Zoomed in sample editing
- Bluetooth low energy for wireless midi
- Pro quality 32-bit audio throughout the signal chain
- Stereo mixdown from synth and drum to stereo tape tracks
- Stereo drum sampler engine
- Improved drum envelope for better transient control
- Drum sample stacking
- Stereo audio input processing
- Improved tape looping
- Stereo synth sampler engine
- Over 160 minutes of sample storage
- 4-pole audio jack for headset mic support
- Configurable midi filtering
- New volume setting per patch
- Afterburner ground loop noise suppressor
- Built-in user guide
- Dual BLE antennas for stable wireless performance
- New and improved built-in microphone
- Added encoder click functionality
- Tape name editor
- New external velocity LFP
- New range of custom accessories
- Up to 500 user patches