6 Reasons Why I Bought the OP1-Field + Tape Emulation Demo

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Hello there!
Today I want to share with you the reasons why I bought the new Teenage Engineering OP1-Field.
If you know me, you are aware of my love for the classic OP1. I created lot of ambient music with it and it always pushed me to experiment more.
The new Field version add to it lot of great features , including 4 different tape machines and multiple reels, a new synth engine ( Dimension ) and a new effect ( Mother ).

While the price of it sparkled some concern, I decided to buy one ( this video is only sponsored by my Patreons, so averything I say is just my honest and fallible opinion) and so far I am really loving it.

In the video I will give you my two cents on the pricing, then tell you my 6 reason why I bought it. Finally I will do a demo of the four different tape machines and using Dimension and Mother.

Enjoy!

00:00 Quick music demo
00:50 Introduction
02:40 Let's talk about pricing
08:00 The reasons why I bought it
15:44 The Four Tape Machines Emulations
22:52 All Tape sounds comparison
25:56 Dimension
26:50 Mother
31:00 Use with pedals ( Strymon Nightsky )
32:00 Conclusions

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More Oora:

[theSantiagoDog]

I identify with your reasons for getting the OP-1 Field. Since it came out last year, I've bought and sold it three times! Previously, I would get inspired by reading or watching YouTube videos, pull the trigger, create a few tracks, then started to feel guilty about the cost and sell it. But this last time I realized there's no other synth I own that generates new ideas like this machine. For me it's the alchemy of how all the parts fit together, where you can use a synth engine or sampler to come up with a cool sound, use the keyboard or sequencer to to play it, record a performance to tape, further manipulating it with effects, lfos, time-manipulation, layering on additional tracks...etc, with the added benefit of unbeaten portability and a long battery life. Plus it's my thirteen-year old son's favorite synth. Definitely keeping it this time around👍

[crabolsky]

“When you find an instrument that resonates with you, that is priceless” 👏👏👏

[darwiniandude]

Thank you for this tour. I liked how I could hear the high end aliasing artefacts on the slowed-down disc mini emulation. I wouldn't normally want that, but it's cool that it's there.

[hexfxtriks]

I've had friends buy a synth merely on the price. It seems to only encourage them to throw them aside. Especially when they didn't get what they wanted out of it with very little effort.The joy I have gotten out of my OP-1 will lead me to by the plus.

[digicat]

It doesn't matter what your instrument is or how much it costs, as long as you love making music on it.

[xorshidjomjomeh]

this is just a fantastic instrument, I bought the original op-1 very early about 8 or maybe 9 years ago, it was my first hardware synth/sampler/sequencer...it really changed the way I was making music...and if I ever have the budget to buy the op-1 field, I am going to do it without any doubt, because I think you are absolutely right this is a long time investment

[BigPlasticPlant]

The personal aspect of buying the OP1 and what you get out of it is really the only justification you need to overpay for an instrument. Myself I’ve spent way more than I probably should have on modular gear but it makes me happy, so I don’t care. On the other hand my own personal experience with TE is why I won’t buy the Field, based on their handling of the multiple issues with the OP-Z, I’m still waiting for a response a year and a half so personally, nah.

[landonh]

What's tough about these Field videos is everyone is making feature requests already. I get that TE updates their gear all the time, but it's all a guess what they will actually do. Hell they could go bankrupt in 5 years, who knows? My point is that I can't agree that investing in a platform justifies the price. I buy gear for what it does right now, and never put any hope on future updates. Especially if I'm dropping 2Gs. Just my opinion, loved the video.

[PostmodernMachine]

Great video!
On the controversial price, something I haven't seen discussed... If TE is sure that chip shortages are the future, and they may very well be right about this, the company probably wants to remain in business, by pricing for lower volume of possible sales. Don't forget that post-pandemic, companies can not sell in the volume they want, but only in the volume they can get parts for. This seems to be the new reality, and businesses need to price for it. It's really not up to any of us whether it's fair, only whether we shell out the coin or not..

I am lucky to afford this, and never had the luxury of the original. Almost none of my gear is portable, and recently, the portability is becoming really important to me. This is the only product of it's kind (DAW/multi-instrument/field package) so luxury or not, you will no doubt get to see videos of the OP-1 field on my channel once the delays pass and I have one in my hands 😅

[MFPRODUCTIONSCHANNEL]

I sold my OP-1 to get a Digitone as I wanted lush delays and beautiful reverbs the OP-1 couldn’t do at all. With the OP-1 field we finally have a nice reverb but still no stereo delay? If they could at least tell us it’s coming in the future then I could maybe relax about the price.

[vinylarchaeologist]

That Portastudio cassette emulation was my favourite one. Instant character.

[infriad]

This video made me realize that I need this instrument ☺️

[MidlifeSynthesist]

Congratulations on getting your OP1Field my friend! Can’t wait to see what you do with it 🤟🏻 cheers!

[anton.che.musica]

Why would you buy an OP-1 field? It’s easy. 1. You have 2000$ to spend. 2. You’re synth enthusiast and love hardware. 3. OP-1 is a great product and OP-1 Field is better than the OP-1 for sure. Simple as that. No any other facts or details need to be explained 😁. Thanks for such a comprehensive review!

[PeterLeeJohnson]

thanks for this, can’t wait for mine to arrive in the US- bought it the day it was announced

[jransomtucker]

Off topic, I know... What is the larger "mixer" looking device with all the white knobs? Great review of the TE O1, thanks for this!

[PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

Hmmm… it seems some people love it, others hate it. Nothing in between.

[op-g.s]

Well I had 2 options. 1: Selling my old OP-1 and buying the field. 2: Keep my old OP-1 and grab the MPC live 2.

So I grabbed the Mpc live 2 and keeping my old OP-1. 2K is definitely way to much for me but I respect everyone who grabbed the OP-1 field.

Thanks for showing your way why you buy the field.
Have a nice Sunday 🙋‍♂️

[arthurkillen]

Thank you. Very informative and well thought out video.

[musicalstatues]

Can anyone tell which lfo he used to make the patch with the moving waveforms in dimensions?