{"product_id":"teenage-engineering-po-28-robot-performance-synthesizer-sequencer","title":"Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot Performance Synthesizer \u0026 Sequencer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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-28 Robot is a compact performance synthesizer and sequencer built around real 8-bit synth engines for creating melodies, leads and bass lines. It combines 15 synth sounds with a micro drum, live play, sequencing, parameter locks, glide control and punch-in effects in an ultra-portable Pocket Operator format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for fast composition and hands-on performance, the PO-28 works equally well as a standalone instrument or as part of a larger Pocket Operator setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-28 stands out as one of the most performance-focused Pocket Operators, combining real-time melodic playing with step sequencing. Its 8-bit synthesis engines provide distinctive digital leads and bass sounds, while 15 synth voices plus a dedicated micro drum make it possible to create complete electronic ideas from one compact device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlide control allows notes to slide smoothly between pitches, while parameter locking, step multiplication and punch-in effects bring movement and variation to programmed sequences. Up to 128 patterns can also be chained together for longer arrangements and live performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YkXGE7gwZxc?si=KLMLX1IoonU6n1Hj\" 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-28 Robot is ideal for electronic musicians, chiptune producers, synth enthusiasts and beat makers looking for a portable instrument with a strong melodic focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly well suited to retro-inspired electronic music, live jams and compact hardware setups, while its direct interface also makes it an approachable entry point into sequencing and 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 performance synthesizer and sequencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal 8-bit synthesizer engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 synth sounds plus micro drum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive play and sequencer combination\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\u003eGlide control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunch-in effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep multiplier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 128-pattern 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\u003eJam 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-28 Robot 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-28 Robot\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 Performance synthesizer and sequencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynthesis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Real 8-bit synthesizer engines\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSequencer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Step sequencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern Chaining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 128 patterns\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\u003eGlide Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep Multiplier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Play:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunch-In Effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\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 Jam 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 Watch and alarm clock\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeenage Engineering describes the PO-28 as a live synthesizer and sequencer designed for both real-time playing and programmed melodic sequences.\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-28 Robot 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\u003eBattery life is rated at approximately one month under normal use of around one hour per day.\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-28 Robot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-28 Robot is a compact performance synthesizer and sequencer designed for creating melodies, leads, bass lines and electronic sequences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many sounds does the PO-28 have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt includes 15 synthesizer sounds plus a dedicated micro drum section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of synthesis does it use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-28 uses real 8-bit synthesizer engines, giving it a distinctive digital and retro-inspired sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the PO-28 be played live?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. One of its key features is the combination of live melodic playing and sequencing, making it particularly useful for performance and improvisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the PO-28 have a sequencer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It includes a step sequencer for programming melodic and rhythmic patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does glide control do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlide allows one note to slide smoothly into another, making it useful for expressive lead and bass lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the PO-28 support parameter locking?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Parameter locking allows sound changes to be programmed into individual sequencer steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have built-in effects?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The PO-28 includes punch-in effects that can be used to manipulate patterns in real time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the step multiplier do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe step multiplier creates rapid retriggering of individual sequencer steps, making it easy to produce fast note repeats, fills and rhythmic variations.\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. The PO-28 supports up to 128-pattern chaining, allowing longer sequences and arrangements to be created.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the PO-28 sync with other Pocket Operators?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its 3.5 mm connections support Teenage Engineering's jam sync system, allowing it to run alongside other Pocket Operators and compatible devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the PO-28 have a built-in speaker?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A built-in speaker allows it to be used without headphones or external amplification.\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-28 use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PO-28 Robot 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-28 Robot suitable for chiptune and retro electronic music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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