Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O! Micro Sampler & Sequencer

Quick Summary

The Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O! is a compact micro sampler and sequencer designed for fast sampling, beat making and portable music production. It lets you capture sounds through the built-in microphone or 3.5 mm line input, then sequence, edit and process them with effects and parameter locks.

With 40 seconds of sample memory, 8 melodic sample slots and 8 drum slots, the PO-33 makes it easy to turn almost any sound into a playable instrument or beat.

What Makes the Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O! Special?

The PO-33 is built around instant sampling. Record a voice, instrument, record, phone, synth or everyday sound, then use melodic mode to play samples chromatically or drum mode to divide material across the trigger keys. This makes it equally useful for melody creation, drum programming and experimental sound design.

Its sequencer adds parameter locks, a step multiplier and 16 effects for hands-on pattern manipulation. Effects include looping, octave shifts, stutters, scratch-style effects, reverse and retriggering, making the PO-33 particularly effective for creative live performance and beat manipulation.

Who Is It For?

The PO-33 K.O! is ideal for beat makers, electronic musicians, producers and samplers looking for a compact hardware instrument that makes it easy to capture and transform sounds.

It is particularly well suited to hip-hop, lo-fi, electronic music and experimental production, while its pocket-sized design makes it a useful travelling sampler or addition to a wider Pocket Operator setup.

At A Glance

• Compact micro sampler and sequencer

• 40 seconds of sample memory

• Built-in sampling microphone

• Sampling via 3.5 mm line input

• 8 melodic sample slots

• 8 drum sample slots

• 16 effects

• Parameter locking

• Step multiplier

• Built-in speaker

• 3.5 mm audio input and output

• Jam sync

• Battery-powered portable design

Condition Overview

This Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O! is brand new.

Supplied as a new retail product with full manufacturer warranty.

What’s Included?

• Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O! Micro Sampler

• Original retail packaging

• Manufacturer documentation

Batteries are not included.

Technical Specifications

Product Type: Micro sampler and sequencer
Sample Memory: 40 seconds
Sample Slots: 16 total
Melodic Sample Slots: 8
Drum Sample Slots: 8
Sampling Sources: Built-in microphone or 3.5 mm audio input
Sequencer: Built-in step sequencer
Parameter Automation: Parameter locking
Effects: 16
Step Multiplier: Yes
Audio Input: 3.5 mm stereo
Audio Output: 3.5 mm stereo
Sync: Jam sync
Speaker: Built-in
Microphone: Built-in
Display: Animated LCD display
Additional Functions: Clock, alarm clock and auto power-off
Construction: Exposed Pocket Operator circuit-board design with folding stand and breakaway lock tab

The PO-33's effects include several loop modes, unison, octave up and down, stutter, scratch effects, 6/8 quantise, pattern retrigger and reverse.

Power Requirements

The Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O! is powered by 2 x AAA batteries.

Teenage Engineering quotes approximately one month of battery life under typical use, with up to two years of standby time.

Batteries are not included.

No mains power supply is required or included.

FAQs

What is the Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O!?

The PO-33 K.O! is a compact sampler and sequencer designed for recording, editing and sequencing your own sounds.

How much sample memory does the PO-33 have?

It provides up to 40 seconds of sample memory.

How many sample slots are available?

There are 16 sample slots in total: 8 melodic slots and 8 drum slots.

Can I sample through the built-in microphone?

Yes. The integrated microphone lets you capture sounds directly into the PO-33.

Can I sample from a phone, synth or other audio device?

Yes. External audio can be sampled through the 3.5 mm audio input.

What is the difference between melodic and drum sample slots?

Melodic slots are designed for playing a sample chromatically across different pitches, while drum slots divide samples across the trigger buttons for rhythm programming.

Does the PO-33 have built-in effects?

Yes. It includes 16 effects covering looping, octave shifts, stutters, scratching, reverse and other performance treatments.

Does it support parameter locking?

Yes. Parameter locking lets sound changes be programmed into sequencer steps for more dynamic and evolving patterns.

What does the step multiplier do?

The step multiplier allows rapid repeated triggers to be programmed, making it useful for rolls, fills and fast rhythmic variations.

Can the PO-33 sync with other Pocket Operators?

Yes. Jam sync allows it to synchronise with other Pocket Operators and compatible hardware.

Does the PO-33 have a built-in speaker?

Yes. It includes an integrated speaker for standalone use.

Can headphones be connected?

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

What batteries does the PO-33 use?

The PO-33 K.O! requires 2 x AAA batteries.

Are batteries included?

No. Batteries are not included.

Is the PO-33 suitable for hip-hop and lo-fi production?

Yes. Its quick sampling workflow, drum sequencing and hands-on effects make it particularly well suited to hip-hop, lo-fi, beat making and sample-based electronic music.

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