For musicians who want a complete studio they can carry anywhere, teenage engineering OP-1 field delivers a fully self-contained creative instrument that blends synthesizers, sampling, sequencing and tape-style recording into a single ultra-portable design. Built from natural anodized aluminum with low-profile, responsive keys and color-coded encoders in blue, ochre, gray and orange, it feels precise yet playful under the fingers. A custom-made color LCD is mounted directly to the keyboard for immediate visual feedback, while soft velcro rings on the bottom let you secure OP-1 field to a surface, stand or case when working in the studio or onstage. With stereo signal flow throughout, a built-in speaker, 24-hour rechargeable battery and seamless connectivity over USB-C, Bluetooth LE, audio and MIDI, OP-1 field is designed for creators who want the freedom to sketch, arrange and finish music wherever inspiration hits — now strengthened with powerful new routing and production capabilities.
Amp Engine Routing External Instruments Through OP-1 field FX
The new amp synth engine expands OP-1 field beyond internal sound generation by letting you route external signals — including the line-in from an electric guitar or USB audio — through its filters, envelopes and stereo effects before recording to tape. This makes it easy to reshape guitars, vocals, synths and other hardware as expressive, synth-like textures or saturated tape performances without extra pedals in the chain. Amp also includes a built-in tuner, so you can keep instruments performance-ready while rehearsing, layering takes or tracking live ideas directly into the 4-track stereo tape recorder.
Multichannel USB Audio For Hybrid DAW And Stem Recording
OP-1 field functions as a multichannel USB-C audio interface, and now it can send all four tape tracks as separate stereo channels over USB in addition to the main stereo mix. That means you can capture complete sessions directly into a DAW, print stems for collaborators, or continue arranging in a full studio environment without having to re-record parts. With host and device support for audio and MIDI, OP-1 field integrates cleanly into modern hybrid workflows while still preserving the immediacy of its tape-based approach to songwriting.
Smoother Tape Editing With Crossfades And Count-In Recording
The signature tape workflow feels even more musical thanks to refinements that keep edits clean and performances natural. Lifting and dropping clips now applies a short, non destructive crossfade on both sides of the edit to reduce unwanted clicks and pops, so you can rearrange sections freely without degrading audio quality. A new count-in option gives you a brief lead-in before recording begins, helping you lock into tempo when overdubbing rhythmic parts or stacking melodies across multiple takes on the tape tracks.
Deeper Drum Shaping, Preset Exploration And On-Device Library Control
Producers working with OP-1 field’s stereo drum machine and sampler gain more precise control over transients and texture. The updated drum sampler lets you define fade behavior for attack, release or both simultaneously, making it easier to tighten punchy hits, smooth looping material or shape evolving rhythmic layers while preserving existing kits. A random preset generator can reshuffle values within a patch to spark fresh ideas without altering its structure, and you can now move, rename and organize user presets and folders directly on OP-1 field — ideal for managing larger sound libraries or preparing curated banks for live sets.
OP-1 field: Your Creative Companion
Beyond its core synth engines, sequencers, 3-band equalizer and 10 stereo effects, OP-1 field remains a versatile creative companion for mobile and studio environments alike. It includes an FM radio receiver and transmitter, built-in speaker, accelerometer and gyroscope for motion-based control, and MIDI clock over Bluetooth LE for wireless sync with devices like TX-6, OP-Z and other compatible gear. Combined with multichannel USB audio, smoother tape behavior and powerful new routing tools, teenage engineering OP-1 field stands as a compact yet remarkably capable production center — one that invites musicians to experiment, capture ideas and develop complete songs wherever they choose to work.