Synthesizers

4 products from 2 brands, including Teenage Engineering, 1010music. Prices from $27.95 to $696.95, including GST. 4 ship within 1-2 business days.

Browse compact synthesizers for hands-on sound design, beat making and portable music setups. This range includes Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators, 1010music mini synths and compatible accessories. Choose a simple pocket instrument for sketching ideas, or a synthesizer with polyphony, sampling and MIDI connections for a more expandable setup at home, on stage or while travelling.

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About the Synthesizers range

Start with the sound engine and playing style. Pocket Operators focus on compact sequencing, synthesis and performance controls, while a unit such as the 1010music nanobox lemondrop uses granular synthesis for manipulating sampled audio. Compare polyphony, presets, sample or waveform memory, effects, sequencing controls and the type of display. Check the available audio connections, MIDI support and power method. A USB-powered desktop synth may suit a computer or portable rig, while a battery-operated pocket instrument is easier to use away from a desk.

The range is organised into Pocket Operators and Synthesizers, with accessories listed alongside compatible instruments. Check the exact model before buying protection or replacement parts. The Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot and PO-24 Office are different instruments, even though both use the Pocket Operator format. The SP-10 Display Protection Sheets are made for all Pocket Operators, but they are not synthesizers. For the 1010music nanobox lemondrop, allow for 3.5 mm audio, MIDI and clock connections, and check whether your existing MIDI cables need the correct TRS adaptor.

Synthesizers questions

Are Pocket Operators real synthesizers?

Yes. Pocket Operators are compact electronic instruments that combine synthesis, sequencing and performance controls. Different models are designed for different sounds and workflows, so check the model name and feature set rather than assuming every Pocket Operator works the same way.

What should I check before connecting a mini synthesizer to my gear?

Check the connector type, signal direction and MIDI format. The 1010music nanobox lemondrop uses 3.5 mm connections for audio, MIDI and clock, plus USB-C for power. A suitable TRS MIDI adaptor or cable may be needed for equipment using standard five-pin MIDI.

Do accessories fit every Pocket Operator?

Compatibility depends on the accessory. The teenage engineering SP-10 Display Protection Sheets are intended for all Pocket Operators. Always check the product description before ordering cases, cables or other parts, and distinguish protective accessories from instruments.

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