Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak Vocal Synthesizer & Sequencer

Quick Summary

The Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak is a compact vocal synthesizer and sequencer built for recording, transforming and sequencing voices and other sounds. It features a built-in microphone, 120 seconds of sample memory, 8 distinctive voice characters, 8 effects and a highly portable Pocket Operator design.

Record directly through the microphone or line input, reshape the sound with pitch, formant, speed and start controls, then sequence the result alongside built-in drum sounds for complete portable productions.

What Makes the Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak Special?

The PO-35 is designed around instant vocal transformation. Record your voice or another sound source and process it through 8 different voice characters including neutral, autotune, retro, noise, robot, fifth, vocoder and synth modes. Each recorded sound can then be further shaped using pitch, formant, start position and playback speed controls.

It also includes a single-channel version of the PO-32 Tonic drum engine, allowing drum parts to be sequenced alongside vocal material. Drum sounds can be replaced using Sonic Charge Microtonic, while parameter locks, step multiplication, transposition, scale changes and performance effects add further creative depth.

Who Is It For?

The PO-35 Speak is ideal for electronic musicians, producers, vocalists and experimental artists looking for an unusual and highly portable vocal processing instrument.

It is particularly well suited to electronic music, lo-fi production, vocal effects, sound design and live performance, while its straightforward sampling workflow makes it equally appealing for spontaneous musical experimentation.

At A Glance

• Vocal synthesizer and sequencer

• Built-in sampling microphone

• 120 seconds of sample memory

• 8 voice characters

• 8 effects

• Sampling via microphone or line input

• Pitch and formant control

• Start point and playback speed adjustment

• Transpose and scale controls

• Parameter locking

• Step multiplier

• Integrated PO-32 Tonic drum channel

• Replaceable drum sounds via Microtonic

• Built-in speaker

• 3.5 mm audio input and output

• Jam sync

Condition Overview

This Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak is brand new.

Supplied as a new retail product with full manufacturer warranty.

What’s Included?

• Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak Vocal Synthesizer

• Original retail packaging

• Manufacturer documentation

Sonic Charge Microtonic software is not included and is sold separately.

Batteries are not included.

Technical Specifications

Product Type: Vocal synthesizer, sampler and sequencer
Sample Memory: 120 seconds
Individual Recording Length: Up to 8 seconds per sound
Sampling: Built-in microphone or 3.5 mm line input
Voice Characters: 8
Voice Modes: Neutral, Autotune, Retro, Noise, Robot, Fifth, Vocoder and Synth
Sound Parameters: Pitch, Formant, Start and Speed
Sequencer: 16-step
Pattern Slots: 16
Parameter Automation: Parameter locking
Step Multiplier: Yes
Transpose: Yes
Scale Change: Yes
Effects: 8 performance effects
Drum Engine: Single-channel version of PO-32 Tonic
Drum Sound Replacement: Compatible with Sonic Charge Microtonic
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 and auto power-off
Construction: Exposed Pocket Operator circuit-board design with folding stand and breakaway hanger

The available effects include stutter sweep, trance gate, half-rate playback, 16-bar build-up, 6/8 quantisation, pattern retrigger and reverse.

Power Requirements

The Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak is powered by 2 x AAA batteries.

Teenage Engineering quotes approximately one month of battery life under typical use and 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-35 Speak?

The PO-35 Speak is a portable vocal synthesizer and sequencer designed for recording voices and other sounds before transforming them with different voice characters and effects.

How much sample memory does the PO-35 have?

It provides up to 120 seconds of sample memory.

How long can each individual recording be?

Each recording can be up to approximately 8 seconds long.

Can I record directly into the PO-35?

Yes. It has a built-in microphone for instant sampling.

Can I sample from another audio device?

Yes. Connecting a source to the 3.5 mm input allows the PO-35 to sample through its line input instead of the microphone.

What voice effects does the PO-35 include?

There are 8 voice characters: Neutral, Autotune, Retro, Noise, Robot, Fifth, Vocoder and Synth.

Can I change the pitch and character of a recording?

Yes. Pitch, formant, start point and playback speed can all be adjusted.

Does the PO-35 include drums?

Yes. It incorporates a single-channel version of the PO-32 Tonic drum engine.

Can the drum sounds be changed?

Yes. Compatible drum sounds can be transferred from Sonic Charge Microtonic, which is sold separately.

Does the PO-35 have a sequencer?

Yes. It features a 16-step sequencer for arranging recorded sounds and drums.

Does it support parameter locking?

Yes. Parameter changes can be recorded into individual sequencer steps for evolving patterns.

Can the PO-35 transpose sequences?

Yes. It supports transposition and scale changes, making it easy to reshape melodic material.

Can it sync with other Pocket Operators?

Yes. Jam sync allows the PO-35 to synchronise with other Pocket Operators and compatible equipment.

Does the PO-35 have a built-in speaker?

Yes. Its integrated speaker allows standalone use without external amplification.

What batteries does it use?

The PO-35 Speak requires 2 x AAA batteries.

Are batteries included?

No. Batteries are not included.

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