{"product_id":"teenage-engineering-po-16-factory-lead-synthesizer-sequencer","title":"Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory Lead Synthesizer \u0026 Sequencer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory is a compact lead synthesizer and sequencer designed for creating melodies, riffs and electronic sequences wherever inspiration strikes. It combines multiple synthesis engines with 15 melodic sounds, a micro drum machine, parameter locking, pattern chaining and hands-on performance effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall enough to take almost anywhere, the PO-16 can work as a standalone musical sketchpad or become part of a larger Pocket Operator setup using its audio and synchronisation connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-16 Factory focuses on melodic synthesis, with 15 lead sounds generated using a variety of synthesis methods including FM, subtractive, wavetable and physical-modelled string synthesis. Sound 16 provides a micro drum machine with 16 sampled drum sounds, making it possible to add rhythmic elements alongside your melodic sequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts sequencer supports parameter locks and pattern chaining, while 16 arpeggio and chord-based play styles provide quick ways to transform simple notes into more complex musical ideas. A further 16 punch-in effects allow patterns to be manipulated in real time using filtering, distortion, bit crushing, delay, stutters, feedback, vibrato and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H8DYAChg9AM?si=90Bq1xGY0VR-zxXl\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-16 Factory is ideal for electronic musicians, producers and synth enthusiasts looking for an ultra-portable melodic instrument that encourages quick experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly useful for existing Pocket Operator users wanting a dedicated lead and melody voice, while its straightforward sequencing and performance controls also make it an approachable introduction to hardware synthesis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket-sized lead synthesizer and sequencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple synthesis engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 melodic synth sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro drum machine with 16 sampled sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16-step sequencing workflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter locking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 arpeggio and chord play styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 punch-in effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern chaining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 mm audio input and output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket Operator sync capability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery-powered portable design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrand new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a new retail product with full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeenage Engineering PO-16 Factory Lead Synthesizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal retail packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatteries are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lead synthesizer and sequencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynth Engines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Multiple synthesis engines including FM, subtractive, wavetable and physical modelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynth Sounds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrum Section:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Micro drum machine with 16 sampled sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSequencer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16-step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern Slots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern Chaining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 16 patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay Styles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 arpeggio and chord play styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16 punch-in effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter Automation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Parameter locking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound Controls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two real-time parameter controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Input:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.5 mm stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudio Output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.5 mm stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSync:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pocket Operator sync via 3.5 mm connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built-in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Animated LCD display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Functions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clock, alarm and auto power-off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exposed Pocket Operator circuit-board design with folding stand and breakaway hanger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunch-in effects include low sample rate, distortion, bit crush, delay, low-pass and high-pass filtering, filter sweeps, stutters, repeats, note shuffle, feedback, parameter LFO and vibrato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory is powered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x AAA batteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatteries are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo mains power supply is required or included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the Teenage Engineering PO-16 Factory?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-16 Factory is a compact lead synthesizer, sequencer and performance instrument designed for creating melodies, riffs and electronic sequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many synthesizer sounds does the PO-16 have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features 15 melodic synthesizer sounds covering several different synthesis methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the PO-16 include drums?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Sound 16 functions as a micro drum machine featuring 16 sampled drum sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat types of synthesis does the PO-16 use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts sound engines cover techniques including FM, subtractive synthesis, wavetable synthesis and physical-modelled string sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the PO-16 have a sequencer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It features a step-based sequencer for programming melodies, rhythms and repeating musical patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it support parameter locking?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Parameter locking allows sound-control changes to be recorded into individual sequencer steps, creating evolving and animated sequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the PO-16 play styles?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are 16 dedicated play styles centred around arpeggio and chord-based performance, allowing melodic material to be transformed quickly during composition or performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the PO-16 have built-in effects?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It provides 16 punch-in effects including distortion, delay, bit crushing, filtering, stutters, repeats, feedback and vibrato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan patterns be chained together?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Multiple patterns can be chained to create longer musical sequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the PO-16 sync with other Pocket Operators?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It supports Pocket Operator synchronisation through its 3.5 mm connections, allowing compatible devices to run together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the PO-16 have a built-in speaker?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its integrated speaker lets you play and program ideas without connecting headphones or an external sound system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan headphones be connected?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Headphones can be connected through the 3.5 mm audio output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat batteries does the PO-16 Factory use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-16 Factory requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x AAA batteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre batteries included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Batteries are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the PO-16 Factory suitable for beginners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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