Teenage Engineering PO-16 Pocket Operator Factory Lead and Chord Synth

The Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory is a stripped-down lead synthesizer module with 15 synthesis sounds and 1 micro drum machine. ...

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Teenage Engineering PO-16 Pocket Operator Factory Lead and Chord Synth

The Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory is a stripped-down lead synthesizer module with 15 synthesis sounds and 1 micro drum machine. It comes with 16 punch-in play styles that allow you to program chords arpeggios. PO-16 also boasts 16 effects to enhance your synth sounds such as hi-pass sweep, lowpass filter, delay, and more. You can connect PO-16 Factory with multiple synthesizers via 3.5mm audio inputs/outputs. The jam sync function allows you to build your synth rig quickly.

TECHNICAL SPECS:

  • Type: Digital Synthesizer - Frequency Modulation, Subtractive Synthesis, Wavetable
  • Components: Silicon Labs EFM 32 Gecko MCU, Cirrus Logic DAC, Knowles speaker
  • No. of FX: 16 Punch-In Effects
  • Effects Types: Delay, Distortion, Stutter, Bit Crush, Vibrato, Filters
  • Sequencer: 16-steps, 16 patterns
  • Analog Input: 1x 1/8" TRS | Analog Output: 1x 1/8" TRS
  • Power Source: 2 x AAA Batteries
  • Battery Life: Approx. 1 Month
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.0 x 2.5 x 0.6"
  • Weight: 0.15 lb


  • PROVIDES MULTIPLE LEAD SYNTH TONES - The Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory provides 15 assorted synths ranging from FM, wavetable, subtractive synthesis, to physical modeled string
  • OFFERS A MICRO DRUM MACHINE SAMPLE - Aside from lead and chord synth tones, PO-16 also has a cool micro-drum machine in the manufacturer sound preset list
  • LETS YOU EASILY PROGRAM CHORDS - The 16 punch-in play styles enable you to programs chords, transpositions, and arpeggios
  • WORKS AS STANDALONE - You can use the PO-16 Factory alone with the use of the onboard Knowles speaker No need for external gear
  • SYNCS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS - You can connect PO-16 Factory with 2 other Pocket Operators using standard stereo audio cables You can also sync PO-16 with external devices like a PC

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