Teenage Engineering OP-Z Walkthrough (Overview)

Рет қаралды 179,027

Күн бұрын

Hi it's a series of videos covering the various functions of the Teenage Engineering OP-Z.
For a great overall resource on the OP-Z go here: spongefile.ghost.io/making-se...
Get OP-1 patches: op1.fun/
Check out the playlist: goo.gl/GakWZM
Watch a performance: • Optimized Pressure Zon...
Patrons get access to all 8 walkthrough videos right now: / redmeansrecording
Have a great day.
------------------------------------
Patreon: goo.gl/LMjqBm
Bandcamp: goo.gl/41Lxcg
Soundcloud: goo.gl/vpTsJX
Spotify: goo.gl/h8ryUS
Google Play: goo.gl/DqHd4E
iTunes: goo.gl/n2fQTc
Amazon Music: goo.gl/sRormA
T-Shirts: goo.gl/xgGfxv
Twitter: goo.gl/drCK9Q
Website: goo.gl/GWfhTM

Пікірлер: 196

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. I have 8 of these videos scheduled this month, 2 a week. This gives me some time to work on a new OP-Z set. If you want to watch all of them now, they're available to my Patrons on Patreon. You can peep that here: patreon.com/redmeansrecording Have a great day.

@louierubio 5 жыл бұрын

Red Means Recording mama mia

@markfelixm 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you!

@keroviniks 5 жыл бұрын

"Super panic, like my life" One of the biggest moods to come from this channel

@BrotherSkodidi 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously. I was "#MOOD" when he said that.

@graphi_kael1567 5 жыл бұрын

"Took me a while to love it".

@ninetytwotil 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe this is free. Subscribed here and on Patreon. Thanks for making this series on the Z, I've learned so much from just this one video. Keep doing what'cha do!

@reneschier663 5 жыл бұрын

The greatest overview about that beautiful musical instrument. Jeremy - just a great Job!

@strangersun7721 4 жыл бұрын

One is arriving in my mail today. Can't wait! Thanks for these videos. They are fantastic.

@daves6189 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I just got an OP-Z as my first real foray into electronic music production. It's a pretty intimidating device and the learning curve has been steep (especially since I don't have an apple device for the screen). Looking forward to watching the rest on patreon! This was really helpful already

@jessiebotelho8695 5 жыл бұрын

I got mine a couple weeks ago and have been waiting for some good tutorials to come out. I can’t wait to see what you put out!

@adamtwigger2110 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks, completely over looked the importance of the phone/ipad addition before, it helps sooo much when learning the OP-Z, many thanks Jeremy.

@BrandoLuis 5 жыл бұрын

9:18 Jeremy talking to cable : "stop doing that" Cable: *stops*

@SHINdanny 5 жыл бұрын

9:23 Cable: disobedience mode

@14rss 5 жыл бұрын

I really love your videos. Maybe I've been living under a rock but now your using your voice. Keep it up Jeremy!

@LukePetruzzi 5 жыл бұрын

Love the OPZ, and love you Jeremy!! You were a big inspiration for me getting into making videos. ❤️🙌😍

@johnmadere 5 жыл бұрын

Love how in depth you go. Great video, as always. And I like this machine, but still wish it had a built in screen. And I wish the OP-1 didn't cost as much. And I also wish for world peace and free pizza for everyone.

@BrotherSkodidi 5 жыл бұрын

Makes me wish I'd done more with music post-high school. Ever a treat Jeremy!

@echo_opera 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome overview. Love your work! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!

@XanderEwald 5 жыл бұрын

Brillant, thanks for making this!

@cam520i 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this! I’m currently marking tech house and I’m gonna get a op-z soon, this is super helpful!

@ChickyNYC 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary. As usual, great video!

@bboyeducator 5 жыл бұрын

YES!!! I will continue the journey

@bboyeducator 5 жыл бұрын

Ps. Thank you so very much!

@vernacular1483 5 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty confident that if you want us to love the op-z that there’s something there worth loving. I look forward to the next instalment 👍

@virgobro2025 5 жыл бұрын

I just got OP KO. It has way more potential then I thought it would.

@dscoder 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Such a clear explanation

@BrandoLuis 5 жыл бұрын

I fully understand 2 out of 3 things he's saying about it 100% would watch again

@emanonmax 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a video about a synth that I can own. And in fact own _before_ the video was released

@Feanarth 5 жыл бұрын

At first I was kinda sceptical about the lack of a screen but seeing how fast your pad reacts I see the benefit of screen size and portability. Have to give it to TE, smart move.

@grandzmuzik 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the OP-Z resources links. Gonna give it a second chance. Thanks to you.

@geoffwhite8821 3 жыл бұрын

A few seconds in.. I can thank you for your efforts.

@QuantumKatmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, just got the op z, love the one, still learning the z but I like it so far but a bit of a mystery to me, only day 2 with it

@Khordmaster 5 жыл бұрын

@6:03 you can by going into that tracks yellow page by hitting shift 3 times and rotating the right most Dial

@dwilliams4142 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks tons! Super duper helpful!

@stevecurcuru 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you finally got into the op-z! Hoping you eventually go over using it with the op-1; with a USB adapter you can use the op-1’s keys and sequencers on the z.

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

i honestly probably wont. i like to focus on one device at a time.

@imissmykids4206 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man. I love mine.

@Mrvince1300 5 жыл бұрын

My gosh is this thing overwhelming... I'm still trying to figure out the OP-1 lol. It looks like a ton of fun though !

@ortistmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video man. I'm seriously considering buying it so I'll watch the others at that stage. Definitely agreed with you though, I'm also visual and I'll need to use the app. I mean the app is actually one of the main reasons I'm interested by this product. Very portable. Just that, a smartphone some headphones and you're read to do some music, sounds pretty cool to me!

@nozaihaus7053 5 жыл бұрын

Yaz!!! Z TENCHO! I love my Z like you Mr. Red.

@samuelkelemen9597 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheMattAMusic 5 жыл бұрын

Heard YOUR VOICE. Freaked out. Recomposed. Resettled. Ready to watch :)

@evankeal 2 жыл бұрын

DMX caught my ear big time. That is crazy. And it sounds like I can control in real real time, meaning not tied to a bpm.

@NoirEtBlancVie 5 жыл бұрын

I always feel like I’d enjoy the Teenage Engineering stuff...I think I feel overwhelmed by its capabilities. My basic ass brain 😥

@bepowerification 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same feeling - then I realize they are WAY overpriced..

@seqord 5 жыл бұрын

Dude you'd be fine. They're about the only synths I can understand - they're weird and there''s a lot they can do but everything is so heavily designed around making sense within itself, it all just clicks.

@FutureShadow117 5 жыл бұрын

start with a pocket operator, they're a lot of fun to play around with

@ILLUDIUM_Q_36 5 жыл бұрын

Leaning this things workflow takes me back to when I was learning the functions of my mpc2000. One operation at a time until its familiar

@matt-lang 5 жыл бұрын

As with any physical music tool, I always recommend reading the manual/overview of the features at the start, but then from there just dive in and mess around with it. There's a ton of depth in TE's stuff, and the way their products are designed makes them really fun to just play with so you can often mess around and come up with some cool stuff.

@Eidraify 5 жыл бұрын

Green knob killed me and my ocd. Anyways great video, happy to learn more about the z-boi

@op-z 5 жыл бұрын

thank you sir, trying to love mine

@darrenwoodiwiss1987 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@MattGreerMusic 5 жыл бұрын

Really like that chewy bass patch. A lot of bite to it.

@jerrylittlefield9663 5 жыл бұрын

Matt Greer Music, pun intended?

@uminekooo 5 жыл бұрын

日本語字幕を付けてくださりありがとうございます！

@JeffScroggin 5 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this series. Would love to see a breakdown of the live set you did as well.

@maunstermusic 5 жыл бұрын

Here for the journey. Hope we don't die of dysentery.

@malcolmbliss777 7 ай бұрын

I love mine!

@weepwow 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy, great tutorial, I always dismissed the OP-Z, but recently have become semi-interested. Would you still recommend getting one in May, 2021 - 2 years after you did this video. I am focusing less on eurorack and more into desktop boxes, sampling and FX, Ableton etc. Your thoughts.. appreciated, thanks!

@chrisbliss7130 5 жыл бұрын

nice! loving the vibes in your videos! funny, how lots of people say „it ist so expensive/tiny, looks like a toy“. same people: iphone x? take my money, apple. 😆

@Adrian-me3tg 5 жыл бұрын

OMG such opz

@rob.carrillo 5 жыл бұрын

Really hoping you do a video on dmx. I have this dream of controlling the lasers in the Laser Dome with the opz for ultimate wackiness.

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

I hope to have a chance to as well

@dRty88 5 жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me if low pass/high pass filters can be used per track or for each sound which is used in the given project?? In the manual, it's in Master section which leads me that it will be applied to all tracks. I want to know if i can mix my stuff in this machine. Thanks in advance!

@alexmint4998 4 жыл бұрын

What means “super panic as my life”? You have a garage! So it’s pretty stable ;)

@thegroove2000 5 жыл бұрын

I am trying to like it.

@ShakaLakaMTB 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Are you going to show how to import your own synth and drum samples from OP-1?

@kreativ_sein 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you got this nice looking knobs?

@JeffRamos9000 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're doing this. My biggest question is, in Master, can you set a key/scale and will all the appropriate keys light up for that scale like they would in say, the Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol keyboards? And second to that, in Chords mode, can you set the types of chords you want and if you're set to a specific key or scale, will the chords play appropriately? Thanks in advance!

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly the master is a little weird to me still. I'm not sure.

@JeffRamos9000 5 жыл бұрын

@@RedMeansRecording From their site: "the master track allows you to transpose selected tracks and create harmonic chord progressions. the OP-Z automatically analyses the notes used in the bass, lead, arp and chord tracks to determine the key of the pattern. using the piano keys it is then possible to change key / mode. use the dials to control the master effects and filter. " So looks like it analyzes what key you're in and you can transpose after the fact? Seems kinda weird. If you ever get a chance to check that out in the future, I'd appreciate it.

@backstab334 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Great tutorial amateurs question. How do I get the patterns to play in sequence..?

@asce491 5 жыл бұрын

How did you learn how to do all of this, and what would you recomend to somebody getting into it

@0oSiLveRo0 5 жыл бұрын

I wish they would implement individual track control in the mixer, I usually use it without the screen and the groups aren't really enough and I end up having to go to the track and then adjusting the level on param4 page.

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

i agree

@capt_fruit 5 жыл бұрын

I need that synth explanation video. I have no clue how to use them.

@jerem680 5 жыл бұрын

Got one but I think they should have added a little oled screen AND sampling capabllities. I don’t sell it because i hope future firmware will add sampling..... but maybe I’ll sell it for an op-1 or digitakt

5 жыл бұрын

track volume without the screen is the red knob on the yellow parameter page I think

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

you are correct, but it's not accessible in the mixer page without the app

@giovanniberton7127 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know, I feel like the op1 is simpler, and in its being simpler it seems it has more tools I can actually use and play with.. Dunno. Will watch the series cause I wanna clarify this doubt

@mugglepower 2 жыл бұрын

honestly if the opz has a screen I would have gone for the z instead of op1

@ujjayisoundsystem 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you get those knobs?

@JoeyLindsay 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one on its way to my house...

@phreakout93 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this over the pocket operators?

@luxurychapters6826 5 жыл бұрын

No one ever talks about it but there is also mic with it's own fx button for it I believe

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Derp. Yeah I haven't messed with that at all.

@luxurychapters6826 5 жыл бұрын

@@RedMeansRecording then you would appreciate this check this out it's pretty dope! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9mPnLZ5mtO2j2Q.html

@Morenoo Жыл бұрын

Sup Jeremy! Thanks for your videos btw... one question.. Do you still like it?? (the op-z)

@RedMeansRecording Жыл бұрын

I liked the sequencing but everything else was shoddy.

@WARDISWARD 5 жыл бұрын

Can you adjust parameters on the ipad , or solely from the op-z ?

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

both

@LavenderAudio 5 жыл бұрын

I want to love this, but I just... can't. I'm not an Apple person, and while people say you don't need a display... It looks genuinely more intuitive with a display, and there's no way I can justify such a huge purchase. great video though.

@CockatooDude 5 жыл бұрын

For real, for this price you might as well just get ableton, some softsynths, an audio interface, and a used synth. More possibilities like that anyways.

@LavenderAudio 5 жыл бұрын

@@CockatooDude I already have all that and more. I love the idea of a portable workstation like the OP-1 for on the go ideas, but they're too wrapped up in 'design' over functionality >_

@CockatooDude 5 жыл бұрын

@@LavenderAudio Well, phone apps and small midi keyboards it is then. They take up about the same amount of space too.

@KutayYavuzMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@CockatooDude Ipad and korg microkey air could give the same, if not better results imo.

@CockatooDude 3 жыл бұрын

@@KutayYavuzMusic Exactly.

@felipefs106 5 жыл бұрын

It would be nice if someone could show how the synth engines sound, I don’t really know how the filter sounds or how does behave with pads, bass, etc. Everyone seems to be worried about the features and not the sound and how it compares to the op1

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Next video

@totom0714 4 жыл бұрын

初めのドンチャン騒ぎの下りがすき(笑)

@HobbertSharp 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be curious to know what you think of the instrument now that a few years have past, and how well your OP-Z has held up. (I've heard some troubling reports that the instrument doesn't hold up well to regular use over a couple years.)

@RedMeansRecording 2 жыл бұрын

i sold it due to technical issues.

@HobbertSharp 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedMeansRecording Thank you for responding. I'm sorry to hear that you had issues, too. It's a shame. TE makes gear that always looks so tantalizing, but with stories like yours, I don't know if I'll ever take the leap. I really appreciate you and your videos. You help inspire me to make better and better music. :) Thanks again, for taking the time.

@GonxalusAika 5 жыл бұрын

The recording button is not red :(

@Reds3DPrinting 5 жыл бұрын

Any word on when op-1s will be back In stock?

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

i have no idea.

@jasonsullivan4957 2 жыл бұрын

So the OPZ seems like an OP1 but you provide the screen via phone or tablet. Is that correct or can the OP1 do more?

@RedMeansRecording 2 жыл бұрын

The opz is a sequencer and performing device. The op-1 is a recording device.

@JL0ndon 2 жыл бұрын

I have been playing with synths and sequencers for quite awhile. I have a ton of pocket operators, and have quite a few korg machines and vocoder. I love the opz and been researching it and the OP1 for ages. I’m thinking I’m finally ready to buy one. Does anyone have advice which way to go? I feel like I’ve watched a million videos and still haven’t figured out what i should get

@christianeldringhoff4241 2 жыл бұрын

The op-1 is gonna do everything for you, but at a very steep price. It can essentially be used as a stand alone work station and it is also a bit easier to use. The op-z is more fit to go into a already existing setup and is perfect for sequencing drum beats and such. I have a op-1 and I absolutely love it but for the new price of 1399 I don’t think I would have even paid that for it. To be honest I would not sell it even for 1400 dollars though. I love it. My friend has a op-Z though so I have some experience with it.

@JL0ndon 2 жыл бұрын

@@christianeldringhoff4241 i think i found a used op1 for under a thousand from an old college friend so your comment has kinda put me over the line and think I’m going to go for the op1 because an all in one is something I’ve never had. Everything i have has been run through other stuff. Thanks for the feedback!

@squnxfisher9831 5 жыл бұрын

neat little thing but it looks a bit too small to work with I think

@julianhernandez2393 5 жыл бұрын

When are the future ones coming out? All the next videos are in private mode

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

check video description and pinned comment

@SapphosSails 5 жыл бұрын

If you could only have one: OP-Z or OP-1 which would you opt for?

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Right now, op-z, but it has some pretty annoying limitations

@A_Wild_Dyzzy 5 жыл бұрын

that green knob is not aligned like the other three and that slightly bothers me.

@disxiple_113 5 жыл бұрын

SUPER PANIC, LIKE MY LIFE. (Me and my gf busted out laughing...classic.)

@rtxf 5 жыл бұрын

I still think I'd pick 1 op-1 over 5 op-z's

@jasoncaldwell0613 5 жыл бұрын

So the app is only available thru itunes?

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Yes

@rodrigovalenzuela5772 5 жыл бұрын

1:19 LOL

@carlobolla 5 жыл бұрын

The other videos are private :( Great series tho, i am looking forward to seeing the other episodes :)

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

You may have missed my post yesterday: I'm releasing 2 a week this month. Patrons get all of them today.

@steveedwards4495 3 жыл бұрын

Hi bud, does this work with android devices? Thanks

@ninsaburo14shiratori 5 жыл бұрын

Red means Illuminati... I knew it....

@pissmilker2313 5 жыл бұрын

Is the pitch bend button *squishy* ?

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@ILLUDIUM_Q_36 5 жыл бұрын

But you can't yet record your pitchbends just yet hopefully that'll change soon

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

yeah i ran into that recently. really dumb.

@owls6514 2 жыл бұрын

Table means recording??

@Tconcept 6 ай бұрын

So you need an I pad to use this properly?

@skate2him 4 жыл бұрын

I suggest "pitch nub" lol

@skylermolina2574 5 жыл бұрын

Can I use my macbook air to run the app I'm pretty sold on this thing at this point

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Someone has an ios Port of it that's unofficial but without a touchscreen it's kinda useless. Dunno if the air has a touch screen.

@theoddfather5598 5 жыл бұрын

The app is now officially on Mac OS!

@tomkenning5482 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a student on a budget. If I buy the OP-Z it will likely be the only piece of music gear I get for a while. Worth buying? If not, what is?

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

What are you trying to accomplish

@GetUpOnItLikeThis 5 жыл бұрын

Based on my research, usually novation circuit is recommended for a budget DAWless groovebox. This is the next highest, and then you have the deluge and op-1. I got this and I'm having a blast. I'm glad there's more tutorials out there now. Jeremy is my synth hero

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the circuit is great, but the op-1 is more fun.

@tomkenning5482 5 жыл бұрын

@@RedMeansRecording I just want versatility really. I write electronic music, sort of chilled laid back stuff so the more versatile the better

@RedMeansRecording 5 жыл бұрын

the deluge would probably be worth checking out.