Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 KO

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 KO

Q: Can you record any sound into the mic? or only from the software?

That other answer is incorrect, there is a built in mic and you can sample any audio you can output over a 3.5mm cable, though note the 35 puts all samples through the synth engine, the 33 records sounds as they are, so if you don’t want a change to the sample, the KO (33) is the one to get. 33 also has 4 voice polyphony, though the 35 still is cool, just better suited to syncing with others than standalone.

Q: Why is this more expensive than buying directly from Teenage Engineering?

#1 - TE rarely has it in stock #2 - Not a lot of sellers want to sell at TE price because they lose money selling it on Amazon

Q: Would this be suitable for a 9 year old kid?

Absolutely. It is very easy to understand and clear instructions. I have 2 kids around that age and they have no issues. Very little learning curve and plenty of YouTube videos on how to use it. The po-33 is more for recording sounds and making a beat where as the po-32 is synthesizing sounds and a little bit higher skill.

Q: What is the function the “Lock” tab?

When you break off the Lock Tab, all patterns are frozen or "locked". To reverse this, you'll need solder the two pads by the lock tab together. You can learn more about the functions and features of PO-33 at [https://teenage.engineering/guides/po-33/en].

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Colour
Multicolor
Brand
Teenage
Model Name
PO 33 kb
Body Material
Plastic
Manufacturer
Teenage

🔋battery-powered, ultra-light 80g

⏱️40 sec sample time

🎛️16-step sequencer

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Description

🎶 Pocket-sized beats, pro-level vibes.

COMPACT POWERHOUSE - Carry studio-grade sampling in your pocket—80g of pure creativity.
PRECISION SEQUENCING - 16-step sequencer lets you craft intricate beats with professional timing.
BATTERY POWERED MOBILITY - No assembly, no wires—just insert batteries and start producing anywhere, anytime.
40 SECONDS OF SONIC FREEDOM - Record and manipulate up to 40 seconds of your own samples for limitless sound design.
PLUG PLAY AMBIDEXTROUS DESIGN - Auxiliary connector and ambidextrous controls make jamming effortless for everyone.

The Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 KO is a lightweight, battery-powered sampler and sequencer featuring 40 seconds of sampling time and a 16-step sequencer. Designed for on-the-go music creation with ambidextrous controls and auxiliary connectivity, it requires no assembly and weighs just 80 grams.

Specifications

Global Trade Identification Number	07350073030842
Connector Type	Auxiliary
Hand Orientation	ambidextrous
Model Number	TE-PO033
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required	Yes
Batteries Included	No
Item model number	TE-PO033
Item Weight	80 g

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