Teenage Engineering PO-24 Office Noise Percussion Drum Machine & Sequencer

Quick Summary

The Teenage Engineering PO-24 Office is a compact noise percussion drum machine and sequencer built around quirky sampled office sounds, vintage hardware noises and synthesised percussion. It combines 16 sounds with parameter locking, solo control, step multiplication, pattern chaining and 16 punch-in effects in an ultra-portable Pocket Operator format.

With its distinctive sonic character and hands-on sequencing workflow, the PO-24 is ideal for creating unusual beats, glitchy percussion and experimental electronic rhythms at home, in the studio or on the move.

What Makes the Teenage Engineering PO-24 Office Special?

The PO-24 takes a different approach to drum programming by combining sampled vintage office hardware with synthesizer-generated sounds. Its sound set includes floppy disk drives, keyboard noises, a matrix printer, joystick, mouse click, toggle switch, bass drum, PC beeper, hard-sync tones, ring modulation, bass and dedicated glitch and noise effects.

Its sequencing and performance tools add plenty of creative depth. Parameter locks can automate sound changes on individual steps, while solo control, step multiplication, pattern chaining and 16 punch-in effects make it easy to turn simple patterns into evolving, unpredictable rhythmic performances.

Who Is It For?

The PO-24 Office is ideal for electronic musicians, beat makers and producers looking for unconventional percussion sounds that stand apart from a traditional drum machine.

It is particularly well suited to glitch, experimental electronic music, IDM, lo-fi production and creative sound design, while its small size makes it equally useful as a portable sketchpad or an additional rhythmic voice in a wider Pocket Operator setup.

At A Glance

• Noise percussion drum machine and sequencer

• 16 onboard sounds

• Sampled vintage hardware and synthesizer engines

• Parameter locking

• Solo control

• 16 punch-in effects

• Step multiplier

• Up to 128-pattern chaining

• Built-in speaker

• 3.5 mm audio input and output

• Pocket Operator sync capability

• Battery-powered portable design

Condition Overview

This Teenage Engineering PO-24 Office is brand new.

Supplied as a new retail product with full manufacturer warranty.

What’s Included?

• Teenage Engineering PO-24 Office

• Original retail packaging

• Manufacturer documentation

Batteries are not included.

Technical Specifications

Product Type: Noise percussion drum machine and sequencer
Sounds: 16
Sound Sources: Sampled vintage hardware and synthesizer engines
Sequencer: 16-step sequencing workflow
Pattern Slots: 16
Pattern Chaining: Up to 128-pattern chaining
Effects: 16 punch-in effects
Parameter Automation: Parameter locking
Solo Function: Yes
Step Multiplier: Yes
Audio Input: 3.5 mm stereo
Audio Output: 3.5 mm stereo
Sync: Pocket Operator sync via 3.5 mm connection
Speaker: Built-in
Display: Animated LCD display
Additional Functions: Clock, alarm and auto power-off
Construction: Exposed Pocket Operator circuit-board design with folding stand and breakaway hanger

The 16 sounds include 5.25-inch floppy disk, 3.5-inch drive eject, 3.5-inch floppy disk, keyboard, matrix printer, joystick, mouse click, toggle switch, bass drum, PC beeper, hard-sync tone, hard-sync noise, ring modulation, bass, glitch FX and noise FX.

The 16 punch-in effects include aliasing, overdrive, repeats, low-pass and high-pass filtering, filter sweeps, distortion, retriggering, glitch effects, blinds and noise processing.

Power Requirements

The Teenage Engineering PO-24 Office is powered by 2 x AAA batteries.

Batteries are not included.

No mains power supply is required or included.

FAQs

What is the Teenage Engineering PO-24 Office?

The PO-24 Office is a compact noise percussion drum machine and sequencer designed around sampled office equipment, vintage hardware sounds and synthesised percussion.

How many sounds does the PO-24 have?

It features 16 onboard sounds covering office noises, electronic percussion, bass, glitch effects and noise-based sounds.

What sort of sounds are included?

The sound set includes floppy disk drives, a keyboard, matrix printer, joystick, mouse click, toggle switch, bass drum, PC beeper and several synthesised noise and tonal sounds.

Does the PO-24 have a sequencer?

Yes. It features the Pocket Operator step-sequencing workflow for programming and editing rhythmic patterns.

Does the PO-24 support parameter locking?

Yes. Parameter locking allows sound-control changes to be recorded into individual steps, creating more animated and evolving patterns.

Does it have a solo function?

Yes. Solo control lets you isolate sounds during playback, making it particularly useful for live arrangement and performance.

Does it have built-in effects?

Yes. The PO-24 includes 16 punch-in effects covering distortion, filtering, repeats, retriggering, glitch processing and noise effects.

What does the step multiplier do?

The step multiplier allows a sequencer step to trigger repeatedly, making it easy to create rapid rolls, fills and glitch-style rhythmic effects.

Can patterns be chained together?

Yes. The PO-24 supports extended pattern chaining, with Teenage Engineering specifying up to 128-pattern chaining.

Can the PO-24 sync with other Pocket Operators?

Yes. Its 3.5 mm connections allow it to synchronise with other Pocket Operators and compatible equipment.

Does the PO-24 have a built-in speaker?

Yes. Its integrated speaker allows it to be used without external amplification.

Can I connect headphones?

Yes. Headphones can be connected through the 3.5 mm audio output.

What batteries does the PO-24 use?

The PO-24 Office requires 2 x AAA batteries.

Are batteries included?

No. Batteries are not included.

Is the PO-24 suitable for live performance?

Yes. Solo control, punch-in effects, step multiplication and pattern chaining make it particularly well suited to hands-on live beat manipulation.

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