Name: PO-20 Arcade
Brand: Pocket Operator, Teenage Engineering

Catalogue number

TE010AS020A

Format multiplier

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Stereo & Hi-Fi GB

Synths / Gear

Limited edition

Release date

2024-09-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Teenage Engineering

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Artist

Pocket Operator

Genre GB

Hardware & Merchandise 

Label GB

Teenage Engineering was founded in 2005 by Jesper Kouthoofd, Jens Rudberg and David Eriksson, the three of whom had previously led the computer games company Netbabyworld from 1999-2003. They were later joined by David Möllerstedt, who previously headed the audio department at EA DICE.

Their first product, the OP-1, was introduced at the NAMM Show in 2010. Shortly after release, Teenage Engineering produced several "accessories", which could be used to manipulate the unit's input knobs.

Following the success of the OP-1, the company began working with the Stig Carlsson Foundation to develop the OD-11 speaker, inspired by a speaker of the same name manufactured by Sonab and designed by Swedish designer Stig Carlsson in 1974. It was well received for its minimalist design, a faithful reproduction of the original, and for its sound quality.<br><br>The PO-20 series of the Pocket Operators were introduced at the 2016 NAMM show. The PO-20 synthesizers have some additional effects and functionality that were not present in the original PO-10 series, but maintain the US$59 price point. The PO-30 series further elaborates upon the original Pocket operators by adding a drum synthesizer made in collaboration with MicroTonic, a sampler, and a voice synthesizer. These were released starting in late 2017 at a slightly increased price from previous series. PO-30 devices feature a microphone for use in recording audio samples and for transferring data.

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Arcade synthesizer and sequencer, with parameter locks, chord control and punch-in effects.

Pocket operators are small, ultra portable music devices. each model can be used individually, together or with other compatible gear.

PO-20 Arcade

Stereo & Hi-Fi GB

Discover PO-20 Arcade by Pocket Operator. A compact arcade synthesizer and sequencer from Teenage Engineering. Perfect for music enthusiasts.