OP-Z : Inspiring device

Really cool little device, very inspiring and addictive.

The factory sounds on the drums tracks are well designed, the synths are nice. They are many functions that allow to experiment and make patterns unpredictable (if you want to).

On top of that you have two tracks to control lights and visual! (and that is a first).

And last but not least awesome sequencer!

Pros:

-Super small and battery power, so you can bring it anywhere

-Inspiring

-Make music and control visual and lights with one machine

-It sounds very good: synths/effects/drums

-The machine feels good when touching it

Cons:

-Only two parameters can be tweaked on the synths track (in order to design the sound)

-Only 6 notes polyphony to sequence midi (on module track without module)

-Only 4 notes polyphony on chord track

-You cannot apply step components on the module track (without the module)

-Actual firmware has bugs: machine turns off, latency when switching projects (not great for live situation)

-Quality build: some parts like the rotaries or the feet seem very fragile. (rubber getting destroyed or rotaries getting out)

Overall it's a great mobile device and the firmware is still young so hopefully all bugs will be fixed.

The fact that there is no screen isn't a problem. I got used to it within a day and it really boosted my workflow and inspiration.

If you want a portable device to experiment with and record you ideas fast and be able to control visual and lights buy it!