teenage engineering OP-Z User manual

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thank you for choosing the OP-Z multimedia sequencer
and synthesizer. we are proud to present to you this
portable, powerful and playful music making device.
we hope it will inspire your creativity for many years, and
become a trusted companion for both audio and visual
expression. enjoy OP-Z, the dream machine.
make sure to read this manual carefully to get the most
out of your new OP-Z. once you've become acquainted
with its operation, use it as a reference guide. for even
deeper understanding visit the ems site and take a lesson,
check out the latest videos and sign up for a workshop.
OP - Z
portable
synthesizer user guide
ガイド
v.1.0

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quick start
check out the OP-Z quick guide.
user guide
click on the section you
want to read more about
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
hardware overview
power on / off
charging the battery
inputs and outputs
interface overview
index buttons
color dials
parameter leds
parameter pages
track select button
tracks / patterns / step buttons
record button
transport buttons
musical keyboard
transpose buttons
shift button
pitch bend
microphone
speaker
general operation
playing notes
playback
editing
editing operations
recording
how to record
11
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10
11.11
11.12
12
12.1
12.2
13
13.1
13.2
13.3
14
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
tracks
introduction
overview
audio tracks 1 – 4 (drum group)
audio tracks 5 – 8 (synth group)
control tracks
fx
tape
master
performance
module
lights
motion
arp
introduction
parameters
tape
introduction
parameters
controls
master
introduction
parameters
transpose tracks
chord progressions

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4
4.1
4.2
4.3
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
parameter pages
introduction
toggle pages
reference chart
track
introduction
parameters
step count
step length
offset notes
select plug / preset
randomize preset
store preset
kill track notes
link / unlink tracks
step components
introduction
using step components
clear step components
reference chart
step components + app
project
introduction
select project
select pattern
chain patterns
copy pattern
copy settings
copy track
copy project
clear pattern
bounce patter
snapshot
saving
15
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
15.5
16
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
17
17.1
17.2
18
18.1
18.2
19
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
20
20.1
20.2
20.3
20.4
20.5
20.6
20.7
20.8
lights
introduction
operation
parameters
setup
configure dmx
punch-in effects
introduction
using punch-in effects
reference chart
punch-in effects + app
microphone
microphone mode
headset mode
usb
introduction
supported devices
midi
introduction
external clock
midi config shortcuts
midi config via app
incoming midi table
disk modes
introduction
content mode
import sounds
backup content
restore content
upgrade mode
software update
factory reset

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7.13
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
10
10.1
project + app
mixer
introduction
parameters
mute track
mute groups
mute audio
mixer + app
tempo
introduction
parameters
set tempo
tempo nudge
lock tempo
adjust swing
using the metronome
external sync
screen
introduction
21
21.1
21.2
21.3
21.4
21.5
21.6
21.7
21.8
21.9
21.10
21.11
21.12
22
22.1
22.2
app
introduction
pairing with OP-Z
navigating the app
screen
configurator
photomatic
motion
devices
midi setup
guide
video out
file transfer
reference
synth engines
fx engines
what ' s in the box
check that the following
items are included when
you open the box

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OP-Z unit OP-Z quick guide
use this to get started
creating your first pattern,
and as a reference guide for
buttons, parameters and
step components.
OP-Z cheat sheets
overlays to accompany the
quick guide.
usb-c cable
standard usb to usb-c cable
for midi, for data transfer
between OP-Z and
computer, and for charging
the OP-Z internal battery.
credit
thank you so much !
content
ally mobbs
cuckoo
eran hilleli
redmount studios
seba
uvi ʼ s sound design team / uvi.net
beta testing
alvaro villalobos
brandon guerra
bruno kramm
cuckoo
david najarian
dimitri
eran hilleli
hot science
jean-louis huhta
jennifer hernandez
matt donald
matt milligan
beta testing
mike waring
matthew williams
nick martin
patrik berger
steeezo
thomas s white
tim harrington
timur kuyanov
special thanks
keijiro takahashi
warnings , warranty & fcc
warnings & important notes
before connecting this unit to other
devices, turn off the power to all units.
this will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other
devices. if you need to
connect/disconnect wires during use,
always make sure to connect the cable
to the OP-Z first. never connect the
3.5mm plugs going from the OP-Z ʻ s
warranty and return policy
the OP-Z is fully factory tested and
comes with a 12 month (from
purchase date) warranty. this does not
include malfunction due to misuse of
the device, such as being dropped,
crushed or used in an application of
inappropriate voltages to the device ʼ s
connectors or improperly designed or
executed modifications. in particular,
fcc regulatory compliance
warning: changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user ʼ s authority to operate the
equipment.
note: this equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
a class b digital device, pursuant to
ised regulatory compliance
this device contains licence-exempt
transmitters that comply with
innovation, science and economic
development canada ʼ s licence-exempt
rss(s).
operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

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3.5mm plugs going from the OP Z s
input or output to a mic input on a
sound card with phantom power
active. this could destroy the ports on
the OP-Z. be sure to charge the unit
using only 5v usb power, such as that
from the usb ports of a computer, or
by using a dedicated usb charger.
make sure you always have the OP-Z
placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. use your OP-Z where the
ambient temperature is between 10°
and 35° C (50° and 95° F) and the
relative humidity is between 0 and
95%RH. never install or use the unit in
any of the following locations:
humid environments or baths and
washrooms.
•
safety-critical applications.•nuclear facilities and weapons
systems.
•
aerospace applications or
environments for 󴅣 automotive
installations.
•
caution
risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
store small parts out of the reach of
children and infants. if accidentally
swallowed, contact a doctor
immediately.
executed modifications. in particular,
you are the sole responsible for
damage caused by a charging method
other than 5V usb power. the general
warranty policy does not cover esd
(static discharge) damaged products
due to improper handling.
the warranty does not cover shipping
charges.
make sure to read the terms &
conditions here.
a class b digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the fcc rules. these limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. this
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. however, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
if this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
•
increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•
connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
•
this equipment complies with fcc
radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. this
transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC ID : Z23012A
1. this device may not cause
interference.
2. this device must accept any
interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.
l ʼ émetteur exempt de licence contenu
dans le présent appareil est conforme
aux cnr d ʼ Innovation, sciences et
développement économique canada
applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. l ʼ exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes :
1. l ʼ appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage;
2. l ʼ appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d ʼ en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
this equipment complies with ic rss-
102 radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. this
transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
cet équipement est conforme aux
limites d'exposition aux radiations ic
cnr-102 établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. cet
émetteur ne doit pas être situé ou
fonctionner conjointement avec une
autre antenne ou un autre émetteur.
CAN ICES - 3 ( B )/ NMB - 3 ( B )
IC : 99 15A - 012A