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teenage engineering PO-35 Speak Pocket Operator Vocal Synthesizer

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teenage engineering PO-35 Speak Pocket Operator Vocal Synthesizer
Key Features
  • 120 Seconds of Sample Memory
  • Built-In Microphone for Recording
  • 8 Voice Characters and 8 Effects
  • Transpose and Scale Change
The Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak is a vocal synthesizer designed to provide easy and creative sound creation, sampling, and sequencing for vocalists, producers, beat makers, and sound designers in studio sessions or on the go. Record up to 120 seconds' worth of samples via the built-in microphone or 3.5mm stereo input jack, to any of the fifteen slots. The sixteenth slot is reserved for the integrated single-channel version of the PO-32 Tonic. Utilize the sixteen-step sequencer and sixteen patterns to program your samples into a beat or melody, then choose from eight available voice characters and eight effects for additional manipulation.
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teenage engineering PO-35 SPEAK Overview

The Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak is a vocal synthesizer designed to provide easy and creative sound creation, sampling, and sequencing for vocalists, producers, beat makers, and sound designers in studio sessions or on the go. Record up to 120 seconds' worth of samples via the built-in microphone or 3.5mm stereo input jack, to any of the fifteen slots. The sixteenth slot is reserved for the integrated single-channel version of the PO-32 Tonic. Utilize the sixteen-step sequencer and sixteen patterns to program your samples into a beat or melody, then choose from eight available voice characters and eight effects for additional manipulation.

Monitor through the built-in speaker, or connect the 3.5mm stereo audio output to a mixer or headphones. The audio I/O can also be used for jam syncing multiple Pocket Operators and backing up, restoring, and transferring sound and pattern data. Load sounds from your Microtonic software (available separately) or use the integrated clock and alarm clock to expand creative possibilities. The instrument is powered via two AAA batteries (available separately) for mobile convenience, and a foldout stand frees both hands to be used for more efficient operation.

 

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Key Features at a Glance
  • Vocal synthesizer and sequencer with 120 seconds of sample memory
  • Eight voice characters
  • Record samples via built-in microphone or 3.5mm input
  • Unlimited sounds via Microtonic standalone app or plug-in (both available separately)
  • Onboard sequencer
  • Parameter locks
  • Built-in speaker
  • Data transfer via audio I/O 
  • 3.5mm audio I/O
  • Jam-sync function
  • Animated LCD display
  • Folding stand
  • Breakaway lock tab 
  • Clock and alarm clock
  • Powered via two AAA batteries (available separately)
  • Battery life up to one month
  • Standby time up to two years

 

Voice Characters
  • Neutral
  • Autotune
  • Retro
  • Noise
  • Robot
  • Fifth
  • Vocoder
  • Synth

 

Onboard FX
  • Stutter sweep
  • Trance gate
  • Half rate
  • 16 bar build-up
  • 6/8 quantize
  • Retrigger pattern
  • Reverse 
  • No effect

 

Notable Controls
The PO-35 Speak affords you many controls including:

  • Pitch
  • Morph
  • Transpose
  • Scale change
  • Volume
  • Swing
  • BPM
  • Copy pattern
  • Clear pattern
  • Chain pattern
Built-In PO-32
The PO-35 Speak comes with a single-channel version of the PO-32 Tonic. While sounds 1 to 15 are created through vocal synthesis, sound 16 is reserved for the single-voice Microtonic drum kit based on the PO-32 Tonic. Sounds can be selected by holding the Sound button and pressing the desired number (1 through 16).
Transfer Microtonic Sound to Your Pocket Operator
Craft your own unique sounds in the Microtonic standalone app or VST/AU plug-in (both available separately) and send them wirelessly to the PO-35 Speak by means of its microphone or line input.
Lock Tab
Adding to the PO-35 Speak's guerrilla mentality is a breakaway lock tab, which allows you to permanently protect all written patterns, restoring all tweaked parameters to locked settings any time you remove the unit's batteries. This process is reversible by soldering the two pads together that are located near the lock tab.
Transfer Capability
You can transfer sound and pattern data directly between separate PO-35 Speak using the 3.5mm line in/out connectors.
Backup Capability
Sound and pattern data can be stored to any recording device for saving and sharing. You can back up the data via the line out, and restore data from a transmitting unit via the line input.

teenage engineering PO-35 SPEAK Specs

Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mini-Jack
Output
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Mini-Jack
Power Requirements
2 x AAA Battery
Battery Life
1 Month
Standby Time
Up to 2 years
Dimensions
2.4 x 4.9 x 1.2" / 6 x 12.5 x 3 cm
Weight
0.2 lb / 0.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.7 x 2.5 x 0.01"

teenage engineering PO-35 SPEAK Reviews

Just an Amazing Sampler w/ Quality Drum Machine

By Floyd
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-29

I got this Teenage Engineering PO35 Speak Vocal Synth after seeing several demos and reviews on YouTube and was quite impressed. (I also bought the PO33 KO at the same time for the same reason) Now that I've had it 2 weeks I am amazed at what it can do as I am with the KO. This is another addictive little machine. It is a great addition to my entire Synthesizer setup which consists of a Digitone, Moog Matriarch, Hydrasynth, 2 PolyChained Skulpt SE's and Behringer Model D, Neutron, K2 and Pro1. As well as my Gretsch Drum Kit, and Fender Tele and Jazz Bass which I have been sampling sounds from. I have been wanting to add a Synth Sampler but just didn't want something that would take up a lot of space or be too costly especially since I feel Samplers by their very nature are a bit of a novelty and need to be used sparingly. There is quite a bit of sampling power in it and it is quite fun to create new and unique samples. The built in Microphone is surprisingly good quality. 120 seconds of Sample Memory is quite adequate. The 8 Effects are very useful. The Drum Machine Presets are very good quality and the ability to get replaceable drum sounds with Microtonic is a great feature. I do recommend getting a case for it not only to protect it but also a case makes it much nicer to work with as it gives it a better form factor in your hands or on your Workstation. I chose to get a Rev5 case from Dich Studios. The offer them in Color Schemes that match the PO's. and they work with or without the Hangtag Lastly you really can't beat the price for this much technology in a nice small package.

I like it for what it does. Wish some cables were included.

By Michael
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-07

As a beginner, I like and enjoy to play around with PO-35 speak. It is really great fun! Though, I still have to buy audio cables and some audio interface to record my music to pc or phone. Without recording or synchronizing pocket operator is...useless for me. I wish there were some cables included into the package... That is why I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

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