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product_id: 253826482
title: "PO-20 Pocket Operator Arcade Synthesizer"
brand: "teenage engineering"
price: "NT$6891"
currency: TWD
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Teenage Engineering"
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# ultra low power, AAA battery powered 16 unique arcade synth sounds 128 chord & pattern chaining PO-20 Pocket Operator Arcade Synthesizer

**Brand:** teenage engineering
**Price:** NT$6891
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Level up your beats with the ultimate pocket arcade synth!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PO-20 Pocket Operator Arcade Synthesizer by teenage engineering
- **How much does it cost?** NT$6891 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/253826482-po-20-pocket-operator-arcade-synthesizer)

## Best For

- teenage engineering enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted teenage engineering brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Instant Jam Sync:** Connect with friends via MC-3 cables for collaborative sessions
- • **Endless Sonic Journeys:** 128 chord & pattern chains unlock limitless beat-making
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Studio-quality chiptune synth & sequencer in your palm
- • **Dynamic Real-Time Effects:** 16 punch-in FX with parameter locks for live sound sculpting
- • **Built-In Speaker & Multi-Mode Listening:** From private headphones to room-shaking output, choose your vibe

## Overview

The Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator is a compact, battery-powered synthesizer and sequencer inspired by vintage 8-bit arcade sounds. Featuring 16 unique synth sounds, 16 punch-in effects, and advanced sequencing with 128 chord and pattern chaining, it offers professional-grade chiptune music creation on the go. Its clever design integrates a built-in speaker and supports jam sync for collaborative play, making it a must-have for millennial music makers craving portable creativity and instant sonic fun.

## Description

Product Description The Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Operator is a powerful synthesizer and sequencer, all packed into a small and ultra-portable design. With studio quality sound, featuring crazy bleeps and dings and other sounds you might find in a vintage arcade, the PO-20 is perfect for making chip-tune beats on the go. On board are 16 sounds you can enhance using 16 punch-in effects including solo chords, solo drums, sweeps, filters, fill-ins, re-triggers, glitches, blinds and rising arpeggio. The effects can be tweaked in real-time with parameter locks, letting you build on your sound as you like. With 16 patterns, 128 chord and pattern chaining, step sequencing and step multiplying functions the possibilities are endless Use the built-in speaker for instant sound, connect a pair of headphones for detailed personal listening, or hook up to a speaker system to shake the room With three different ways to listen, you can choose the ideal experience to explore your creativity. All pocket operator models perfectly complement each other. From drum machine, bass and lead synthesizers to noise percussion, the various unique units allow you to start a pocket band. Use them separately or connect them with the Jam Sync feature, the choice is yours TECHNICAL SPECS: Type: Digital Components: Silicon Labs EFM 32 Gecko CPU, Cirrus Logic DAC, Knowles speaker Number of Oscillator: 1 Number of Polyphony: 1 Number of Timbrality: 1 Number of Effects: 16 Punch-in FX Sequencer: 16-steps, 16 patterns Input: 1x 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) in Output: 1x 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) out Power Requirements: 2 x AAA batteries Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.0 x 2.5 x 0.7 inch Weight: 0.15 lb. Set Contains: Pocket Operator synthesiser PO-20 Arcade, instructions and quick guide

Review: Más barato que el PO-35 (que es prácticamente el mismo) pero este es de edición limitada para los que nos gusta Rick y Morty.
Review: I love this little thing. It sits somewhere between a real professional tool and a toy. It's very small and portable, battery life is pretty good, and it can make a wide range of sounds. Getting a whole track devoted to Tonic is a huge upside; the drum sounds are deep and customizable, and the sequencer is great. Biggest limiting factors are that you are limited in terms of the sounds you can apply to the samples, and also there is two-voice polyphony: one synth sound and one drum sound on any given step. However, despite these limitations, the possibilities are still pretty deep, and chaining patterns together in a pseudo-"song mode" is possible. Overall, for $100, it's a great buy for anyone who loves synthesizers and music production. I wouldn't recommend this to a first-time synth buyer but if you already have a collection and want something fun and diverting, this is the one to get.

## Features

- A synthesizer and sequencer, paying homage to the chiptune 8 bit era, with parameter locks, chord control and punch-in effects.
- Rapid beat making and chiptune improvisation. synthesized arcade sounds. 128 chord chaining. 128 pattern chaining. 16 sounds. 16 punch-in effects. step multiplier
- Making electronic music has never been this much fun
- Quality - pocket operators are cleverly designed on a single circuit board. by placing all vital and sensitive components under the lcd display there's no need for an outer case. by saving this cost, high quality components could be used to guarantee the best possible sound and very low power consumption. the space under the display also doubles as a speaker box
- Start a jam sync session with your friends using the mc-3 mini cables.NOTE: Model number TE010AS020A & TE010AS020B are same as it is mentioned to identify the production batch.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BKO0HKW |
| Body material | Plastic |
| Color Name | black/purple |
| Color Screen | No |
| Connector Type | Auxiliary |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,724) |
| Date First Available | 11 February 2016 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030804 |
| Included components | pcs Mini cables |
| Item Weight | 59 g |
| Item model number | TE010AS020 |
| Item weight | 59 g |
| Manufacturer | Teenage Engineering |
| Material Type | Silicone |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 23 |
| Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 8.89 x 0.51 cm; 58.97 g |
| Set Name | PO-20 |
| Size | PO-20 |
| Speaker Count | 1 |
| UPC | 714573521236 714573520789 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Teenage Engineering
- **Colour:** black/purple
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimeters
- **Material:** Silicone
- **Model name:** PO-20 Arcade

## Images

![PO-20 Pocket Operator Arcade Synthesizer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cuWtwtNuL.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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***P on 15 January 2020*

Más barato que el PO-35 (que es prácticamente el mismo) pero este es de edición limitada para los que nos gusta Rick y Morty.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***O on 21 August 2021*

I love this little thing. It sits somewhere between a real professional tool and a toy. It's very small and portable, battery life is pretty good, and it can make a wide range of sounds. Getting a whole track devoted to Tonic is a huge upside; the drum sounds are deep and customizable, and the sequencer is great. Biggest limiting factors are that you are limited in terms of the sounds you can apply to the samples, and also there is two-voice polyphony: one synth sound and one drum sound on any given step. However, despite these limitations, the possibilities are still pretty deep, and chaining patterns together in a pseudo-"song mode" is possible. Overall, for $100, it's a great buy for anyone who loves synthesizers and music production. I wouldn't recommend this to a first-time synth buyer but if you already have a collection and want something fun and diverting, this is the one to get.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*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

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*Last updated: 2026-04-22*