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product_id: 24480926
title: "Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade, Synthesizer and Sequencer, with Parameter Locks, Chord Control and Punch-in Effects"
brand: "teenage engineering"
price: "₩280489"
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# 1 month battery life 128 chord & pattern chaining 16 punch-in effects Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade, Synthesizer and Sequencer, with Parameter Locks, Chord Control and Punch-in Effects

**Brand:** teenage engineering
**Price:** ₩280489
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Pocket-sized arcade beats, infinite sonic playground!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade, Synthesizer and Sequencer, with Parameter Locks, Chord Control and Punch-in Effects by teenage engineering
- **How much does it cost?** ₩280489 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- teenage engineering enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted teenage engineering brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Studio-Quality Output:** Built-in speaker or 3.5mm line out delivers crisp stereo sound anywhere.
- • **Dynamic Sound Sculpting:** 16 punch-in effects let you tweak and transform your beats live.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable synth and sequencer fits in your pocket for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Seamless Track Building:** 128 chord and pattern chains empower complex, evolving compositions.
- • **Endurance for Endless Jams:** Battery-powered with up to 1 month life keeps your sessions uninterrupted.

## Overview

The Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade is a compact synthesizer and sequencer designed for rapid chiptune-inspired beat making. Featuring 16 punch-in effects, 128 chord and pattern chaining options, and studio-quality stereo output via built-in speaker or line out, it offers professional-grade sound in a pocket-sized device. Powered by 2 AAA batteries, it delivers up to one month of playtime, making it perfect for creative professionals seeking portable, hands-on music production with a nostalgic arcade vibe.

## Description

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Review: Exactly what I was hoping for. - This little device is loads of fun. It comes preloaded with 16 patterns, which can be erased and over written once you understand how to program them. The sounds it makes are fun to play with, easy to manipulate, and they sound pleasing to the ear, assuming you like, bleep-bloop, chiptune-esque sounds. It has a number of effects to apply to the sounds as you play, as well as the ability to set and adjust chord progression through your composition. I have had the Pocket Operator Arcade for about a week and I am still learning about it, but I would say that I am very pleased overall, and will be trying out the other models Teenage Engineering has to offer. One important note, though, it is a small device, and as far as durability of this thing goes, it is basically a circuit board with buttons and knobs. I can't see it holding up if you plan to travel and don't take special precautions. This isn't a criticism, but more of a forewarning. So if you're going to carry this little guy around, you want to think ahead, or spend the extra money and purchase a case for it. It's a great price at $60-ish dollars, so $20-$40 more for a well-made case isn't a bad investment, I highly recommend getting a protective case. If you don't like TE's cases, there are a number of custom and third party options out there. Have fun.
Review: Fun machine to learn - So first of all, if you were like me and this is your first foray to this kind of thing : the guide printed in the cardboard container is useless. The manual in 3 different language is slightly more useful, but its also as confusing. Go to the website and find the fully illustrated guide, thats what you need. The problem is, the thing is loaded with demo patterns etc that is meant for you to remove and re-write over before you start. Which in the guide is like step 5, or 6. If you just kind of press buttons according to the short guide, the thing would make all sorts of demo noise, and you'll accidentally add even more noise and effects to it, and before long you'd be totally, loss. If you just press chords button, you'd be like nothing is happening. There is no reason for you to know that the volume was 0. Etc etc. All in all, great device, bad included manual, but that said, the online manual is good, and the youtube tutorial by ricky tinez will explain the thing to you , the whole thing, in 15 minutes . Have fun!

## Features

- pocket-sized sound – start rapid beat making with chiptune improvisation synthesized arcade sounds, all in one tiny pocket synthesizer.
- sequence and add effects – sequence your beats. the nano sized PO-20 also includes 16 punch-in effects to enhance and modify your sounds, get creative and tweak your compositions in any direction. use 128 chord and 128 pattern chaining to put them together and build your track.
- studio quality sound – use the built-in speaker or the 3.5 mm line out to connect your headphones, like M-1, or plug into an external speaker like OB–4, to hear your tracks and in full stereo.
- a wall of sound in your pocket – pocket operators are small and ultra-portable music devices that can be used individually, together, or with other compatible gear. each edition is battery powered (2xAAA) with 1 month battery life and 2 year standby time. you'll also find a folding stand, clock and alarm clock function.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BKO0HKW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,609 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #11 in Drum Machines |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Color Name | PO-20 |
| Color Screen | No |
| Connector Type | Auxiliary |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (758) |
| Date First Available | February 9, 2016 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030804 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Item model number | TE010AS020 |
| Manufacturer | Cascio Interstate Music |
| Material Type | Plastic Metal Rubber |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 23 |
| Product Dimensions | 7 x 3.5 x 0.2 inches |
| Set Name | 16 Sets |
| Size | PO-20 |
| Speaker Count | 1 |
| UPC | 714573521236 714573520789 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Teenage Engineering
- **Color:** PO-20
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 7 x 3.5 x 0.2 inches
- **Material:** Plastic Metal Rubber
- **Model Name:** PO 20

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Which batteries does it use, how many, and how long can it last?**
A: Using the including batteries and frequently building loops and carrying the my po16 around in a bag (where it would frequently get turned on by being jostled) I got about 5 months. At the end, I thought that seeing it die meant I would lose all of my saved loops. That is not the case. Your patterns stay in memory unless you hold 2 buttons while replacing the batteries for a factory reset. Which is great because, swear to God, I made some str8 bangers. I'm buying a second one and can't decide between the KO! and the Arcade.

**Q: Is there a case for the arcade?  i see them for the others, but not po-20.**
A: I searched for one on the net and on amazon when I purchased this and I did not see one available as yet.  There are 3D printer case designs out there much much much cheaper...

**Q: What chord/cable do I need to plug into my computer to record from the pocket operator?**
A: I believe L and R are identical unless you're moving clock information. In that case L is clock and R is your audio. From what I've read, the POs are dual mono, which makes sense because there is a mono speaker. So, to answer the question, you need to plug a 3.5mm trs in your operator's right side (which is sending two signals and ground) and you can pick up either side (tip/ring or tip/sleeve) and send it into a single channel on your interface. Most interfaces are 1/4"ts, so a 3.5mmTRS stereo to dual 1/4" mono y cable m/m will work. If you're using your computer's onboard soundcard, 3.5mm trs to 3.5mm trs m/m will work. If your interface takes xlr, 3.5mm trs to male xlr.

**Q: What is the advantage of using something like this over just looking up loops like "Drums Only" on a streaming service?**
A: The advantage of using this is that you can quickly create the exact loops you want, instead of searching for something similar on the internet.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I was hoping for.
*by R***N on February 22, 2017*

This little device is loads of fun. It comes preloaded with 16 patterns, which can be erased and over written once you understand how to program them. The sounds it makes are fun to play with, easy to manipulate, and they sound pleasing to the ear, assuming you like, bleep-bloop, chiptune-esque sounds. It has a number of effects to apply to the sounds as you play, as well as the ability to set and adjust chord progression through your composition. I have had the Pocket Operator Arcade for about a week and I am still learning about it, but I would say that I am very pleased overall, and will be trying out the other models Teenage Engineering has to offer. One important note, though, it is a small device, and as far as durability of this thing goes, it is basically a circuit board with buttons and knobs. I can't see it holding up if you plan to travel and don't take special precautions. This isn't a criticism, but more of a forewarning. So if you're going to carry this little guy around, you want to think ahead, or spend the extra money and purchase a case for it. It's a great price at $60-ish dollars, so $20-$40 more for a well-made case isn't a bad investment, I highly recommend getting a protective case. If you don't like TE's cases, there are a number of custom and third party options out there. Have fun.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun machine to learn
*by D***S on March 2, 2020*

So first of all, if you were like me and this is your first foray to this kind of thing : the guide printed in the cardboard container is useless. The manual in 3 different language is slightly more useful, but its also as confusing. Go to the website and find the fully illustrated guide, thats what you need. The problem is, the thing is loaded with demo patterns etc that is meant for you to remove and re-write over before you start. Which in the guide is like step 5, or 6. If you just kind of press buttons according to the short guide, the thing would make all sorts of demo noise, and you'll accidentally add even more noise and effects to it, and before long you'd be totally, loss. If you just press chords button, you'd be like nothing is happening. There is no reason for you to know that the volume was 0. Etc etc. All in all, great device, bad included manual, but that said, the online manual is good, and the youtube tutorial by ricky tinez will explain the thing to you , the whole thing, in 15 minutes . Have fun!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ amazing, in every way
*by A***L on June 28, 2016*

im a hobbyist/semiprofessional musician that has owned just about every value-priced synth/sequencer/music toy/audio gadget you can get nowadays...i have owned them, and inevitably re-sold them all, losing interest or just not being happy with overall functionality...that being said, this is the most full-featured and easy-to-play musical instrument i have ever owned. for the price paid (even paying full price, which i did not, having gone ding-and-dent from amazon warehouse for 59$ i think? torn package but no damage) i could not have asked for more. its really fun to learn, and even more fun once you get fully accustomed to its interface (or lack thereof?) and controls. Yes, this mainly produces chiptune/video game style sounds, but the tweakability of each sound (along with things like swing/chord/fx) ensures a wide variety within this style...you truly wont be disappointed.

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