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title: "Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator - Drum Machine"
brand: "teenage engineering"
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# Jam-sync with other gear 16 synthesized drum sounds 16 built-in real-time effects Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator - Drum Machine

**Brand:** teenage engineering
**Price:** ฿6894
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Unleash your inner beatmaker—wherever, whenever.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator - Drum Machine by teenage engineering
- **How much does it cost?** ฿6894 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/48668142-teenage-engineering-po-12-rhythm-pocket-operator-drum-machine)

## 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

- • **Collaborate & Sync:** Connect and jam with other Pocket Operators or third-party gear using the integrated audio-pulse-based sync for flawless live performances.
- • **Dynamic FX Playground:** Transform your rhythms on the fly with 16 onboard effects like distortion, delay, and vibrato—fine-tuned in real-time for ultimate creative control.
- • **Seamless Song Creation:** Chain up to 16 patterns with the 16-step sequencer and step-multiplier to build complex, evolving tracks effortlessly.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Carry a full drum studio in your pocket with 16 unique synthesized drum sounds that bring your beats to life anywhere.
- • **Endurance for Endless Jams:** Powered by 2 AAA batteries, enjoy weeks of portable music-making without missing a beat.

## Overview

The Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator is a compact, battery-powered drum machine featuring 16 synthesized drum sounds and 16 real-time editable effects. Its 16-step sequencer allows chaining of up to 16 patterns, enabling full song creation. With jam-sync capabilities, it integrates seamlessly with other Pocket Operators and external gear, making it a versatile tool for on-the-go music production and live jamming.

## Description

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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: Very very very fun - I have quite a few drum machines from a maschine plus, novation circuit, kolg volva beats and the pocket operator so I I have a pretty good idea about where this fits into the mix. It's way more powerful than it looks. It's really possible to do some quite complex things on this with only the few settings that you have. For example, yes it's a 16 step sequencer so it's quantized but if you way to have something non quantized you could shift where you trim the same at for example to get it to a microstep. The storage space on it is a bit limiting so it makes you really conserve the space you have. Longer samples for example may be hard to work with. There is a way to back it up to a sound file if you want to though which is nice to have. Recording in it is very easy. The build in mic is ok but record from line in for much better results. The battery life is great so expect a few weeks of continuous use out if 2 battering. The only negative thing I have to say is that the dials are really terrible. It makes it so hard to trim a clip for donfine adjustments. Some people have soldered different ones on that are better quality but I've bit tried it. Get the outrageously expensive case to go with it since it will save your fingers if you use it a lot. Sound quality is good but don't expect high end audio. I've found that if you get a good recording of a sample on it the quality is quite good but this just lends it's self to the type of music it can create. For comparison you can do more on this than a Kirk volca beats and it fits in your pocket. It's actually really good for just jamming and playing live

## Features

- PRODUCES 16 DIFFERENT DRUM SOUNDS - The Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm uses real synthesized drum sounds to recreate drum and percussion sounds like cymbals, hi-hat, cowbell, and more
- OFFERS 16 BUILT-IN EFFECTS - The Rhythm Pocket Operator has 16 onboard FX including distortion, delay, stutter, and vibrato
- LETS YOU CREATE A WHOLE SONG - The 16-step sequencer and step-multiplier allow you to chain up to 16 patterns together You can also insert a re-trig in a single step
- FINE-TUNE THE EFFECTS IN REAL-TIME - Effortlessly edit the 16 effects with the dual real-time parameters You can fine-tune the tempo from 60 to 240bpm
- JAM ON THE GO - PO-12 Rhythm has a jam-sync function, which lets you connect the unit with other Pocket Operators You can also integrate PO-12 with 3rd-party gear thanks to its integrated audio-pulse-based sync

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00X6EYNQE |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 809 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 3 in Tabletop Synthesizers |
| Body material | Wood |
| Colour Screen | No |
| Connector | Auxiliary |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,918) |
| Date First Available | 12 May 2015 |
| Finish type | Lackiert |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030538 |
| Included components | Integrierter faltbarer Support und integrierter Knowles-Lautsprecher |
| Item Weight | 50 g |
| Item model number | TE010AS012 |
| Manufacturer | Teenage Engineering |
| Material Type | Bass Wood |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 23 |
| Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 8.89 x 0.51 cm; 50 g |
| Set Name | Pocket Operator |
| Size | PO-12 |
| Speaker Count | 1 |
| UPC | 714573520413 142200968572 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Teenage Engineering
- **Colour:** black/green
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimetres
- **Material:** Bass Wood
- **Model name:** PO-12

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these fishies freshy or frozening?**
A: frozening

**Q: Does this include the VST plugin?**
A: No 
if you have already have tonic you can down load it into the buffer or any samples you require via 3.5 jack and you can link all POs together

**Q: Has anyone else had trouble with the batteries? when placing in aaa batteries they don’t seem to stay in place and it won’t turn on.**
A: There's a wire frame to keep them in place and are fairly snug, if anything you should have more difficulty getting them out than staying in. Sounds like yours may have a fault.

**Q: How is this device powered? Mains electricity and/or batteries?**
A: It uses 2 x AAA batteries.

## 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very very very fun
*by G***O on 6 May 2023*

I have quite a few drum machines from a maschine plus, novation circuit, kolg volva beats and the pocket operator so I I have a pretty good idea about where this fits into the mix. It's way more powerful than it looks. It's really possible to do some quite complex things on this with only the few settings that you have. For example, yes it's a 16 step sequencer so it's quantized but if you way to have something non quantized you could shift where you trim the same at for example to get it to a microstep. The storage space on it is a bit limiting so it makes you really conserve the space you have. Longer samples for example may be hard to work with. There is a way to back it up to a sound file if you want to though which is nice to have. Recording in it is very easy. The build in mic is ok but record from line in for much better results. The battery life is great so expect a few weeks of continuous use out if 2 battering. The only negative thing I have to say is that the dials are really terrible. It makes it so hard to trim a clip for donfine adjustments. Some people have soldered different ones on that are better quality but I've bit tried it. Get the outrageously expensive case to go with it since it will save your fingers if you use it a lot. Sound quality is good but don't expect high end audio. I've found that if you get a good recording of a sample on it the quality is quite good but this just lends it's self to the type of music it can create. For comparison you can do more on this than a Kirk volca beats and it fits in your pocket. It's actually really good for just jamming and playing live

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars
*by A***. on 7 December 2025*

Very cool little gadget, slightly damaged packaging

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