Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O.
The Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O. is a compact micro sampler designed for creative music production and on-the-go sampling. Despite its small size, it packs a punch with a range of features for music enthusiasts and producers.
Latest User Reviews
PO-33 is a knockout sampler
For the money its a very nice beginner sampler sequencer from TE. The sampling time is limited in this unit but with some creativity you can make some nice grooves. Also the PO-33 ko can use a housing. It’s rather barebones. For the price it is one of the best pocket operators.
Fun to play with
Fun to have around and jam on, though default samples quite bad and not well organized within the sample slots at all
If you are looking for a first drum machine I would get something else
Small. Simple. Fun :)
This thing is really easy to use. I think it took about 50 minutes before I was comfortable with using all the features.
You can do a lot with what it has to offer and I'm satisfied with the execution. The one feature I miss is being able to adjust the amount of steps used as I like to mess with other time signatures (unless I just haven't found it yet). Everything it has works a treat.
The stock sounds a very usable, especially the stock drums, but the beauty of this is that it's up to you to capture and edit some cool sounds. It's a little lofi with its internal mic but I see that as a positive :) You can of course sample via line in also.
It is a little flimsy feeling but that it the sacrifice of making it so small and portable. I feel a lot more comfortable using it when in its case.
Fun little groover
Only recently got it, so I'm yet to fully explore it, but from what I've played with, I can recommend. It's a fun little groover that's extremely portable. Super fun to record my own samples and put together some jams (if simple)
Madness
A funny and weird experience. It is a good laugh playing with this and is a great antidote for when you are getting too precious with your music.
Technical Data
- Manufactured by Teenage Engineering
- Released in 2018
- Average price : $102
- Integrated microphone for sampling
- 40 Seconds sampling time
- 8 Melody sample slots
- 8 Drum slots
- 16-Step Sequencer
- 16 Patterns
- 16 Effects
- Lock Tab write protection for pattern
- Line in and output 3.5 mm jack
- Integrated speaker
- Animated LC-display
- Power supply via 2 standard micro batteries (AAA)
- Battery life: Up to a month, 2 years standby
- Automatic shutdown
- Jam Sync
- Integrated alarm
- Bent wire stand
Reasons to buy
- Exceptional portability and size, making it perfect for on-the-go music creation and sampling adventures.
- Effortless sampling capabilities via the built-in microphone, allowing you to capture sounds from your environment.
- Intuitive sequencer with analog pitch and tonal play for creating unique and dynamic music patterns.
- Fun and creative effects that add character and versatility to your compositions.
- Robust build quality and aesthetic appeal, making it an enjoyable addition to your music production setup.
Reasons to avoid
- Limited sampling time and monophonic nature may not suit those seeking extensive sampling capabilities.
- Some limitations in simultaneous sample playback and sequencing may affect complex compositions.
- Lacks detailed instructions, requiring users to explore and experiment to uncover its full potential.
- Internal microphone's lo-fi quality may not meet the needs of users seeking high-fidelity audio.
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