Teenage engineering TE010AS128 Pocket Operator User Manual

Teenage Engineering TE010AS128 Pocket Operator

Product Overview

auto power off (a.p.o.)
the unit auto powers off when no buttons are pressed for a while, only powering the display to show time. press sound + bpm to show battery status. press sound + write to power off manually. this ensures that recent modifications to pattern data will survive a loss of power.

sound 1-16

1. LFO pulse wave
2. pulse wave
3. mixed wave
4. triangle wave
5. 4-bit triangle
6. arpeggio
7. vibrato
8. echo
9. LFO pulse wave
10. pulse wave
11. mixed wave
12. Triangle wave
13. 4-bit triangle
14. arpeggio
15. vibrato
16. micro drum kit

effect 1-16

1. distorted filter
2. distorted sweep
3. repeat 4
4. repeat 2
5. lowpass slow sweep
6. lowpass fast sweep
7. hi-pass filter
8. hi-pass sweep
9. fill-in
10. fill-in (fast)
11. retrigger
12. Retrigger (fast)
13. glitch
14. glitch (fast)
15. blinds
16. no effect

Getting started

1. power-up
   insert two fresh AAA batteries. pay attention to plus and minus terminals.

2. set clock
   set time by turning knob A for hours and knob B for minutes.Press any key to confirm and exit.

3. alarm clock
   press sound + pattern. set the alarm clock by turning A for hours and B for minutes. (disable by turning knob A down.) Press any key 1-16 to set the pattern for the alarm. to stop the alarm press any key.

4. reset clock
   reset the clock by removing the batteries and starting over.

live play

• select sound
  hold the sound and press any key 1-8 to select a sound in the high-octave range. hold sound and press any key 9-15 to select a sound in the low-octave range.

• play melodies
  Press keys 1-16 to play notes from a fixed scale.

• tweak the sound
  knob A controls the timbre of the current sound. knob B controls the release rate.

• auto vibrato
  hold glide and tweak knobs to control automatic vibrato. vibrato is applied a short while after the onset of every live note. knob A controls vibrato depth, and knob B controls the rate. to turn o! this feature, turn knob A to the left.

• add expression
  hold glide and press any key 1-16 to glide up to a note.
  hold glide while releasing a note key to activate a falling chromatic

• scale effect.
  micro drum kit hold the sound and press 16 to select the micro drum kit.
  Press keys 1-16 to trigger an assortment of 8-bit drum sounds.

sequencer

• the device is equipped with a 16-step, 3-track sequencer. the first track is for high notes, the second is for low notes and the third is for drums.

• playback
  hold the pattern and press any key 1-16 to select a pattern A blinking led indicates an active pattern. press play to start and stop playback.

• making a beat
  press write (rec symbol appears) to edit the contents of a pattern. enter notes/sounds in the grid. active steps will be lit. press play to listen to your pattern. when sound 16 is selected, the grid represents the drum channel. when sound 1-8 is selected the grid represents the high channel, otherwise low. select sound while the write mode is active, hold sound, and press keys 1-8 to select a sound for the high channel, 9-15 for low.

• parameter locking
  during play, hold write while turning knobs to write sound parameter changes over time.

• set note/drum
  while the write mode is active, hold a lit step, and turn knob A to set note value or to select drum sound.

• fine-tuning the pattern
  while the write mode is active, hold a lit step, and turn knob B to modify the release rate on that step. hold a lit step and press glide to toggle the glide-up effect on that step. hold an unlit step and press glide to toggle the glide down effect on that step.

adding effects

while playing, hold FX and press any key from 1-15. if write mode is enabled, the effect will be saved in the pattern. to clear the saved effect, ensure the write mode is enabled while holding the FX + key.

tempo and swing

• press bpm to switch tempo. the bpm will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
  HIP HOP (80 bpm)
  DISCO (120 bpm)
  TECHNO (140 bpm)
  hold bpm and turn A to adjust the swing. hold bpm and turn B to fine-tune the tempo from 60 to 240 bpm.

• volume
  hold bpm and press any key 1-16 to adjust the master volume.

• live record
  while playing, except in write mode, hold write and press any key 1-16 to punch in notes. notes will be quantized according to the current swing setting.

• step multiplier
  in write mode, ensure that the micro drum kit (sound 16) is selected, so that the grid represents the drum channel. hold a lit step, and press bpm to insert a re-trig on that step. press bpm multiple times to switch between 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 multiplier.

making a song

• copy pattern
  hold write + pattern and press 1-16 to paste the active pattern to the corresponding new slot.

• clear pattern
  hold glide and press pattern to clear the active pattern. chain pattern hold pattern and press a sequence of keys 1-16 to create a chain of up to 128 patterns. transpose the pattern hold the pattern and turn knob A to

• transpose the entire pattern.

sync multiple units

• and connect a standard stereo audio cable between the units. the master unit will control the tempo of the sync unit. hold glide and press bpm on the master unit to toggle sync modes. press repeatedly to toggle between different modes displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. press play on the sync unit to wait for the master clock sync. press play on the master to start.

sync modes
there are 5 sync modes. the default mode is SY0. when sync is used the signal will be split between audio (right) and sync (left). sync scenarios.

example A

• chain: PO-128 PO-20 PO-12
• setting: SY1 SY5 SY4

example B

• chain: external PO-128
• setting: volca SY2 iPhone computer synckontrol

example C

• chain: ext. PO-128 PO-14
• setting: SY3 SY4

example D

• chain: PO-128 ext. (split cable)
• setting: SY1

disclaimer

Although Teenage Engineering will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this product, neither teenage engineering nor any third-party supplier will be liable for any loss or damage in connection with the sale or use of the product except for: a) personal injury caused by our negligence or that of our employees or agents when acting in the course of their employment with ourselves and; b) any other direct loss or damage caused by our gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
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FAQs

Does it have a built-in sequencer?

Yes, it has a step sequencer that allows you to program and sequence your patterns and melodies.

Can you connect it to external audio equipment?

Yes, it has a 3.5mm audio output that allows you to connect it to external speakers, headphones, or recording equipment.

Is there a built-in speaker?

Yes, it has a built-in speaker for portable and standalone use.

What type of synthesis does it use?

It uses a digital sound engine for generating its sounds and melodies.

Can you create your own sounds on this Pocket Operator?

While the TE010AS128 has unique Mega Man sounds, you can still program your own sequences and melodies using these sounds.

How many keys or buttons does it have?

The TE010AS128 Pocket Operator features 16 buttons for triggering sounds and programming sequences.

What sets this Pocket Operator apart from others in the series?

What is the Teenage Engineering TE010AS128 Pocket Operator?

The Teenage Engineering TE010AS128 Pocket Operator is a compact and portable music synthesizer and sequencer.

Is there a display screen for programming?

No, Pocket Operators typically use a minimalist design without a display screen. You program patterns and melodies using the buttons and lights on the device.

Does it have any built-in effects?

The TE010AS128 Pocket Operator has some built-in effects and sound manipulation options, typical of the Pocket Operator series.

Can you sync it with other Pocket Operators?

Yes, it has sync capabilities, allowing you to sync it with other Pocket Operators for synchronized music creation.

How is it powered?

It is powered by two AAA batteries, making it highly portable.

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