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EP–133 K.O. II - Something new from Teenage Engineering 2023-11-22

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Comments

  • @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

  • I wonder if I could resample the K.O. ll by going from the output back to the input? Overall the workflow seems straightforward and fun. I'll read the manual when I get a chance.
    The Anderton's video mentions some interesting bits the Cuckoo video didn't, it's worth the watch.

  • @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

  • I’m definitely interested. Gonna keep an eye out for demos and reviews and see how people get along with it first but I think it’s great for the price. No resampling is a weird omission for a sampler though.

    If it’s got audio/midi over usb I’ll be a lot more tempted.

    Then again between Koala, Dawnbeat, Drambo, Samplr, BM3, etc it’s kinda hard for me to justify spending money on a new sampler. And it would be taking money from the OP-1 Field fund. Hmmmm.

  • edited November 2023

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used replaceable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use non-replaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suit. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

  • @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    Bro, mate, that's brilliant! Oh damn, with a battery recharger I'd have tons of fun with a KO II! 😃

    Then again, the OP-1 Field beckons me. I plan to put the down payment on one as a Christmas gift to myself. 😃

  • @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    Bro, mate, that's brilliant! Oh damn, with a battery recharger I'd have tons of fun with a KO II! 😃

    Then again, the OP-1 Field beckons me. I plan to put the down payment on one as a Christmas gift to myself. 😃

    Hope you enjoy it my friend :) I decided to pay for mine all at once so I don’t have even more debt lol so you’ll have yours before me that’s for sure.

  • edited November 2023

    @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    I do the same for my Volcas/Pocket Operators. It can be a PITA if you forget to charge them but it’s so much better for the environment and wallet lol

  • @HotStrange said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    Bro, mate, that's brilliant! Oh damn, with a battery recharger I'd have tons of fun with a KO II! 😃

    Then again, the OP-1 Field beckons me. I plan to put the down payment on one as a Christmas gift to myself. 😃

    Hope you enjoy it my friend :) I decided to pay for mine all at once so I don’t have even more debt lol so you’ll have yours before me that’s for sure.

    Exactly man. 😏 I get mine first, haha!

  • @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @HotStrange said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    Bro, mate, that's brilliant! Oh damn, with a battery recharger I'd have tons of fun with a KO II! 😃

    Then again, the OP-1 Field beckons me. I plan to put the down payment on one as a Christmas gift to myself. 😃

    Hope you enjoy it my friend :) I decided to pay for mine all at once so I don’t have even more debt lol so you’ll have yours before me that’s for sure.

    Exactly man. 😏 I get mine first, haha!

    I think you’ll really like. It truly is a genius piece of hardware. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous, but at least I have something to look forward to now 😆 I’m hoping by February I can get mine. Maybe March.

  • Op-1 field looks like something I’d want….
    But then that price is so damn high, I just can’t pull the trigger.

    Gotta save up for the UDO Super Gemini. Probably going to have to build a much bigger desk to put it on as it is a monstrosity of power.

  • @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    You can also power it by USB-C, of course.

  • @ExAsperis99 said:

    @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    You can also power it by USB-C, of course.

    Oops, post edited. Follow suit, not suite 😂

  • @mambonassau said:

    @ExAsperis99 said:
    The phenomenon of Teenage Engineering Derangement Syndrome is a wonder to behold.

    It reminds me of a poll taken during the height of Howard Stern's popularity (and trollishness). The people who said they approved of Howard Stern reported listening to his show for an average of 80 minutes a day. Those who hated him and thought he represented the end of civility and human dignity? They listened to Howard Stern for an average of two and a half hours every day.

    Yep, everyone who isn't a TE fanboy is deranged. There couldn't be any other reason(s) for folks' dislike. Those who find the brand's wares tacky/overpriced/aesthetically cheesy/Sharper Image-esque/etc. - and/or representative of something depressing in the larger music & media culture ca. the early 2020s - simply comprise a hater knee-jerk monolith. You've cracked the case.

    No, it’s just really weird how the majority of the posters felt compelled to dunk on TE without any knowledge of the product being released. I mean, someone who goes out of their way to identify themselves as a loyal fan of any commercial brand — Tesla, Apple, TE — is a little sad, right?

    But what do you call the person who makes great effort to shit on a company’s product that isn’t even out yet?

  • It looks very nice.
    I do not understand why TE chose 12 pads?

  • @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

  • @dendy said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

    Part of the “charm” of the Andertons videos are that he doesn’t really understand the gear fully. When they first started to get popular they brought that fact up every video. I guess it’s been lost over time or the mentioning it.

  • @HotStrange said:

    @dendy said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

    Part of the “charm” of the Andertons videos are that he doesn’t really understand the gear fully. When they first started to get popular they brought that fact up every video. I guess it’s been lost over time or the mentioning it.

    When they did the OP-1 Field video, the guy knew a ton, as he's been using the OG OP-1 for years. That one was pretty good. All sorts of cool tricks and ideas, as well as showing the then-new Field.

  • @dendy said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

    tbh True Cuckoo annoys me a bit, I feel all his videos are paid promotion

  • @dendy said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

    I think he's relatable to folks who don't understand tech which is why he's so popular.

    I always go with loopop. It's like an online video manual. Very useful.

  • @cyberheater said:

    @dendy said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

    I think he's relatable to folks who don't understand tech which is why he's so popular.

    I always go with loopop. It's like an online video manual. Very useful.

    +2.

  • edited November 2023

    @sevenape said:

    @dendy said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

    tbh True Cuckoo annoys me a bit, I feel all his videos are paid promotion

    Cuckoo only tends to make videos about gear he really likes, and he has good relationships with those companies as a consequence. He's just a genuinely very enthusiastic guy!

  • @rs2000 said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @dendy said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    Anderton's videos are trash .. i really can't understand how this guy have so much followers and views .. i feel like he doesn't understand 80% of stuff he tries do review .. definitely always going into Cuckoo or ideally Loopop reviews of HW

    I think he's relatable to folks who don't understand tech which is why he's so popular.

    I always go with loopop. It's like an online video manual. Very useful.

    +2.

    Loopop is the man!

  • Loopop’s the best. He’s normally out the door pretty quick too but no review for this yet

  • edited November 2023

    @Svetlovska said:
    64mb memory across the whole thing. Adds up to a fair bit, but this is clearly a device for instrument and short sample hits, not Akai Force long form audio tracks. Cuckoo mentions the usb can be used for backups, but not clear yet if it can act as an audio interface. Thinking of IOS compatibility…

    USB for backups?
    Do you know the details?
    All I've found is a weird WebMIDI based sample transfer utility, no mentions of pattern/song data.
    (and Apple have skipped implementing it in Safari for a reason:
    https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23676109)

  • @rs2000 said:

    @Svetlovska said:
    64mb memory across the whole thing. Adds up to a fair bit, but this is clearly a device for instrument and short sample hits, not Akai Force long form audio tracks. Cuckoo mentions the usb can be used for backups, but not clear yet if it can act as an audio interface. Thinking of IOS compatibility…

    USB for backups?
    Do you know the details?
    All I've found is a weird WebMIDI based sample transfer utility, no mentions of pattern/song data.
    (and Apple have skipped implementing it in Safari for a reason:
    https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23676109)

    No web midi for safari desktop or iOS sadly.

  • @ExAsperis99 said:

    @Gavinski said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @cyberheater said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:

    @Montreal_Music said:

    @Jumpercollins said:
    New PO Knockout first impressions big fingers calculator

    Why everyone copy Mr Beast? Most thumbnails on YouTube are now someone making a "OOHHH" face to sell their video. I called it the Mr Beastification of YouTube. Each time I see a thumbnail like this, I block the channel. Each time I see a clickbait, I block the channel.

    Look Ma...

    ...I can be a Youtuber as well. 😂 Yeah I tried to watch Anderton's video and just couldn't make it past 1 minute. Cuckoo on the other hand was worth the watch. Love his calm demeanor and chill delivery.

    I'd watch your YouTube channel.

    Lol! Thanks mate. :) Then again, I'd say it takes a certain type of stamina to do Youtube. I drive for Doordash instead. Much more fun than either not having many followers for making regular videos, or having a lot of followers by usage of clickbait slight-of-hand to trick the average viewer into watching your channel.

    In Mr. Beast's defense however, at least he's using his wealth for good causes, so I can't judge him too harshly.


    @Stuntman_mike said:

    @jwmmakerofmusic said:
    Decent price. Looks like fun. Sample rate doesn't really bother me that much. Weird choice to limit storage to 64mb. However, AAA batteries in 2023? 😂

    Seems to have a similar workflow to Koala Sampler, except that Koala can do more. Automation in Koala would be nice, which the KO II clearly has if True Cuckoo's video is anything to go by.

    I'll just continue to save money for an OP-1 Field. Nothing else I know of has that particular workflow.

    Lack of lithium battery is probably why the price is reasonable, but follows PO MO lol

    That makes sense. The more I think about it, the more I realise I'm actually on the fence about getting the KO II. I don't wish to constantly purchase aaa batteries to keep it powered on, but god it looks so much fun with its calculator aesthetic, clacky keys, and fun display. It seems almost like the hardware version of Koala minus the resampling.

    I have looked into an MPC One Plus, but honestly without an internal battery or ability to use regular batteries, it's not exactly a mobile device.

    This is all the more reason the OP-1 Field appeals to me. Simple on the surface but can go deep. And I just love its design, the music I've heard other people make with it, the fun various GUIs, etc. I always talk myself out of buying one, but now that I work for Doordash in addition to my piano gigs, I should be able to come up with enough for a down payment on said OP-1 Field on Amazon. About a $500 down payment. Less than 100 quid per month after that.

    I actually salute them HUGELY for using AAA batteries. Unless maybe they used changeable lithium ones. But the Apple move to use unreplaceable batteries was horrible, and so many companies followed suite. Lots of people replace devices when, in the old days, they would have just replaced batteries. But - obviously don't buy disposable batteries, instead buy a battery recharger! I have a few Korg devices that run on AA or AAA batteries and I'm very happy using a recharger and never worrying about having to send a product off for a bloody battery replacement.

    You can also power it by USB-C, of course.

    Powered by an powerbank to the USB-C port, it that official?

  • @ErrkaPetti
    Good question
    I hope so
    I am still working out once I have got some projects made, can the whole project be exported and then be imported again at a later stage,
    am I going to need an audio interface to to get the noise I make into iPad or pc ableton

  • edited November 2023

    I admit I am slightly seduced by the overall design, rainbow iconography, and pressure-sensitive pads of this new KO II - not to mention the sense of 'prestige' that would finally be conferred onto my poor wretched existence if I were to own a real authentic TE device (I wonder - do TE units arrive with a holographic authenticity tags attached, a la TY Beanie Babies? :joy:)

    But otherwise, I still feel like my Roland MC-101 ticks almost every one of the KO II's most important features when it comes to my personal hardware sample/groovebox needs (plus a lot more!).

    Your mileage may vary.

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