--- product_id: 48577876 title: "Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune" brand: "teenage engineering" price: "S/.816" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/48577876-teenage-engineering-po-20-arcade-pocket-operator-8-bit-arcade store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # 16-bit arcade synth tones Built-in Knowles speaker & Cirrus Logic DAC 16-step sequencer + 128-pattern chaining Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune **Brand:** teenage engineering **Price:** S/.816 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Pocket-sized arcade synth for the sonic trailblazer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune by teenage engineering - **How much does it cost?** S/.816 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/48577876-teenage-engineering-po-20-arcade-pocket-operator-8-bit-arcade) ## Best For - teenage engineering enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted teenage engineering brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless gear integration:** Sync effortlessly with Volcas, computers, and other synths via audio-pulse sync for collaborative jams. - • **Retro meets modern synth magic:** Dive into 16 authentic 8-bit chiptune sounds that blend nostalgia with fresh creativity. - • **Compose entire tracks on the go:** Harness the powerful 16-step sequencer and chain up to 128 patterns for limitless song-building. - • **Compact powerhouse with pro controls:** Intuitive LCD, dual rotary encoders, and 16-key keypad put full creative control at your fingertips. - • **Studio-quality sound, no extras needed:** Built-in Knowles speaker and premium DAC deliver crisp audio anywhere, anytime. ## Overview The Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade is a compact, standalone 8-bit synthesizer and sequencer designed for chiptune enthusiasts and modern producers alike. Featuring 16 retro-inspired synth sounds, a 16-step sequencer with 128-pattern chaining, and high-quality audio components including a Knowles speaker and Cirrus Logic DAC, it delivers studio-grade sound in a pocket-friendly form. Its intuitive controls and sync capabilities make it perfect for creative professionals seeking nostalgic tones with cutting-edge flexibility. ## Description From the manufacturer aplus content video the pocket operator family Pocket operators are small, ultra portable music devices, with studio quality sound and the flexibility to make music on the go. Affordable for everyone and compatible with all other music gear. All pocket operator models perfectly complement each other - from drum machine, bass and lead synthesizers to noise percussion and Capcom special editions. Use them separately or connect them together, the choice is yours. Watch the family overview video then find out more about the PO-20 arcade below. PO-20 arcade If you’re looking for the sound of retro gaming, the PO-20 Arcade has it! Each sound slot is loaded with bleeps, cracks and pops of 8-bit consoles. All sounds correspond to a set chord, which is selected using the ‘chord’ button & number buttons. This means everything you play in key. LCD Display with Built-in Speaker Interactive screen with a Knowles high quality speaker LCD Display with Built-in Speaker Interactive screen with a Knowles high quality speaker 2 Parameter Controls 2 rotary encoders for controlling multiple functions 2 Parameter Controls 2 rotary encoders for controlling multiple functions 1-16 Keypad Play sounds, select patterns and program sequences with these keys 1-16 Keypad Play sounds, select patterns and program sequences with these keys Play & Write Buttons Play sequences and switch between edit / performance modes Play & Write Buttons Play sequences and switch between edit / performance modes FX & Function Buttons Trigger ‘punch-in’ FX and modify your sequence FX & Function Buttons Trigger ‘punch-in’ FX and modify your sequence 3.5mm TRS Jack Output High quality stereo audio output for headphones, speakers or sync signal for connecting pocket operators. 3.5mm TRS Jack Output High quality stereo audio output for headphones, speakers or sync signal for connecting pocket operators. 3.5mm TRS Jack Input Input jack for audio & for sync signal to jam with other 3.5mm TRS Jack Input Input jack for audio & for sync signal to jam with other Break away hanger Useful hanger for pocket operator that can be broken off when fitting CA-X silicon case Break away hanger Useful hanger for pocket operator that can be broken off when fitting CA-X silicon case Battery Holder Powered by 2 x AAA batteries Battery Holder Powered by 2 x AAA batteries Folding Wire Stand Wire kickstand for pocket operator for enhanced desk Folding Wire Stand Wire kickstand for pocket operator for enhanced desk External Speaker Solder Points older an external speaker to your pocket operator. External Speaker Solder Points older an external speaker to your pocket operator. Review: PO-20 Arcade: Most fun I have had with electronic music in ages - This review is about the PO-20 Arcade. They may look a bit odd and minimalist, but they sound incredible and provide a lot of fun for the creatively minded. If you are a beginner to electronic music, the PO may somewhat puzzle you, but in the hands of someone with even a little bit of experience, these provide hours of fun and even some serious musical capability. The PO-20 totally takes me back to my youth when I used to own an Atari. The rich 8-bit quality of the square wave arps superbly re-create the atmosphere of that era, but with a modern twist. The chord sequencing is inspired. Very clever indeed, hats of to Jesper Kouthoofd and his team for producing something remarkable. I love the way the chord sequence changes the arps and baseline, even without turning up the drone. The side chain compression simulation on the drone sound is a very cool sounding modern twist. I am also astounded by the very expansive sequencing capability. You can store 16 x 16 step sequences and link them into a chain of up to 128 patterns, that is whopping 2048 steps! The chord sequence of up to 128 "bars" (from a choice of 16 cleverly chosen chords) is independent from this so the options are virtually limitless. Each sound has two parameters that can be sequenced too. I love the fact that I can sync my PO to my Korg Volcas and other synths. Very easy to set up, plug in and select SY2, that's all there is to it! The only bit of criticism I have is about the packaging. I get that this is all part of the overall minimalist design of the product, but does not protect it enough when sent. Especially the knobs are vulnerable as they stick out of the packaging. My first one arrived with one of the knobs smashed in. This is partly because desertcart did not properly packaged it (just stuffed it into an envelope, which got crushed between heavier boxes). The replacement came in the same rubbish packaging, but all works fine. I disagree that the unit is vulnerable to damage. Of course there are always those that treat their kit like Casey Neistat, but then of course nothing is safe from damage. Highly recommended, seriously thinking which one I want next! Review: Good fun. - I bought this for my kids to experiment with music on. They've so far not shown any interest, but that's ok since I'm having tremendous fun messing around with this! The instructions are good for getting you started, but I found some good tutorial videos on youtube that really helped me get going with this. Sound quality is really good (obvs depended on what speakers/earphones you're using). Recording the output on PC should be really straightforward if you've got a line-in - if you don't have, you'll need to think about buying a cheap USB sound card with a line in to be able to record your music. Really tempted to save up for one of the other pocket operator devices now. ## Features - PRODUCES RETRO AND MODERN SYNTHS - The Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade offers 16 synthesized 8bit video game-style tones like chiptune-style sounds - ALLOWS YOU TO CREATE A WHOLE SONG - The 16-step sequencer enables you to create sophisticated arrangements and make an entire song with the help of the 128-pattern chaining function - DELIVERS HIGH-QUALITY SOUNDS - The Pocket Operator Arcade uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Gecko MCU and Cirrus Logic DAC chip to produce excellent sound quality The built-in Knowles Speakers lets you play with PO-20 without using external devices - WORKS AS STANDALONE - You can use the PO-20 Arcade alone with the use of the onboard Knowles speaker No need for external gear - EASILY INTEGRATES WITH OTHER GEAR - The audio-pulse-based sync of PO-20 enables you to sync it with external devices such as computers, volca, or SyncKontrol ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01BKO0HKW | | Best Sellers Rank | 3,088 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 7 in Tabletop Synthesizers | | Body Material | FR4 | | Brand | Teenage Engineering | | Brand Name | Teenage Engineering | | Colour | black/purple | | Connector Type | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 762 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030804 | | Included Components | pcs Mini cables | | Item Dimensions | 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimetres | | Item Type Name | pocket operator | | Item Weight | 0.13 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimetres | | Item weight | 0.13 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Teenage Engineering | | Material | Plastic Metal Rubber | | Model Name | PO-20 Arcade | | Model Number | TE010AS020 | | Model name | PO-20 Arcade | | Part Number | PO-20 Arcade | | Product Warranty | 1 year manufacturer. | | Set Name | Pocket Operator | | Sound Profile | Arcade/Ciptune | | UPC | 714573521236 714573520789 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Teenage Engineering - **Colour:** black/purple - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimetres - **Material:** Plastic Metal Rubber - **Model name:** PO-20 Arcade ## Images ![Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cuWtwtNuL.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EaP+qTMvL.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61k7FqF4YVL.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wXV+7B-dL.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator - 8-bit Arcade Synthesizer/Sequencer, perfect for chiptune - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vm2AmjMHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Which batteries does it use, how many, and how long can it last?** A: Using the including batteries and frequently building loops and carrying the my po16 around in a bag (where it would frequently get turned on by being jostled) I got about 5 months. At the end, I thought that seeing it die meant I would lose all of my saved loops. That is not the case. Your patterns stay in memory unless you hold 2 buttons while replacing the batteries for a factory reset. Which is great because, swear to God, I made some str8 bangers. I'm buying a second one and can't decide between the KO! and the Arcade. **Q: Is there a case for the arcade? i see them for the others, but not po-20.** A: I searched for one on the net and on amazon when I purchased this and I did not see one available as yet. There are 3D printer case designs out there much much much cheaper... **Q: What chord/cable do I need to plug into my computer to record from the pocket operator?** A: I believe L and R are identical unless you're moving clock information. In that case L is clock and R is your audio. From what I've read, the POs are dual mono, which makes sense because there is a mono speaker. So, to answer the question, you need to plug a 3.5mm trs in your operator's right side (which is sending two signals and ground) and you can pick up either side (tip/ring or tip/sleeve) and send it into a single channel on your interface. Most interfaces are 1/4"ts, so a 3.5mmTRS stereo to dual 1/4" mono y cable m/m will work. If you're using your computer's onboard soundcard, 3.5mm trs to 3.5mm trs m/m will work. If your interface takes xlr, 3.5mm trs to male xlr. **Q: What is the advantage of using something like this over just looking up loops like "Drums Only" on a streaming service?** A: The advantage of using this is that you can quickly create the exact loops you want, instead of searching for something similar on the internet. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PO-20 Arcade: Most fun I have had with electronic music in ages *by M***N on 22 December 2020* This review is about the PO-20 Arcade. They may look a bit odd and minimalist, but they sound incredible and provide a lot of fun for the creatively minded. If you are a beginner to electronic music, the PO may somewhat puzzle you, but in the hands of someone with even a little bit of experience, these provide hours of fun and even some serious musical capability. The PO-20 totally takes me back to my youth when I used to own an Atari. The rich 8-bit quality of the square wave arps superbly re-create the atmosphere of that era, but with a modern twist. The chord sequencing is inspired. Very clever indeed, hats of to Jesper Kouthoofd and his team for producing something remarkable. I love the way the chord sequence changes the arps and baseline, even without turning up the drone. The side chain compression simulation on the drone sound is a very cool sounding modern twist. I am also astounded by the very expansive sequencing capability. You can store 16 x 16 step sequences and link them into a chain of up to 128 patterns, that is whopping 2048 steps! The chord sequence of up to 128 "bars" (from a choice of 16 cleverly chosen chords) is independent from this so the options are virtually limitless. Each sound has two parameters that can be sequenced too. I love the fact that I can sync my PO to my Korg Volcas and other synths. Very easy to set up, plug in and select SY2, that's all there is to it! The only bit of criticism I have is about the packaging. I get that this is all part of the overall minimalist design of the product, but does not protect it enough when sent. Especially the knobs are vulnerable as they stick out of the packaging. My first one arrived with one of the knobs smashed in. This is partly because Amazon did not properly packaged it (just stuffed it into an envelope, which got crushed between heavier boxes). The replacement came in the same rubbish packaging, but all works fine. I disagree that the unit is vulnerable to damage. Of course there are always those that treat their kit like Casey Neistat, but then of course nothing is safe from damage. Highly recommended, seriously thinking which one I want next! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good fun. *by S***T on 7 April 2020* I bought this for my kids to experiment with music on. They've so far not shown any interest, but that's ok since I'm having tremendous fun messing around with this! The instructions are good for getting you started, but I found some good tutorial videos on youtube that really helped me get going with this. Sound quality is really good (obvs depended on what speakers/earphones you're using). Recording the output on PC should be really straightforward if you've got a line-in - if you don't have, you'll need to think about buying a cheap USB sound card with a line in to be able to record your music. Really tempted to save up for one of the other pocket operator devices now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic confidence builder *by S***E on 11 March 2020* It's such a happy little gadget! I'm in the same boat as some others; a toe-dipper trying to get into electronic music. The PO-12 rhythm was probably where I should've started but I went with the Arcade after hearing the awesome chiptune effects on YouTube. And its adorable. No regrets so far. If you use tutorial videos and the instructions that come with the Arcade, you'll be writing fun patterns and chaining them into tracks in no time. Like an hour at most. Also it's very easy to carry around so will be great for travel entertainment. Furthermore it sounds great plugged into a speaker if you want to show pals the tracks you've made. A great first synth/drum machine, has given me the confidence to look further into synth music and likely will buy another PO or other synth soon. ## Frequently Bought Together - Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade, Synthesizer and Sequencer, with Parameter Locks, Chord Control and Punch-in Effects - teenage engineering CA-X Silicon pro-case for Pocket Operators with Built-in Battery Protection and Anti-Slip feet (Black) - Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O.! 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