--- product_id: 639404902 title: "PO-28 Pocket Operator Robot Lead Synthesizer/Sequencer" brand: "teenage engineering" price: "NT$6814" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/639404902-po-28-pocket-operator-robot-lead-synthesizer-sequencer store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # 16 unique synth presets Syncs with 2 other units 16 punch-in real-time effects PO-28 Pocket Operator Robot Lead Synthesizer/Sequencer **Brand:** teenage engineering **Price:** NT$6814 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Pocket-sized synth wizardry for the millennial music maker! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PO-28 Pocket Operator Robot Lead Synthesizer/Sequencer by teenage engineering - **How much does it cost?** NT$6814 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/639404902-po-28-pocket-operator-robot-lead-synthesizer-sequencer) ## 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 - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse:** Ultra-portable design with built-in speaker and headphone output for anytime, anywhere creativity. - β€’ **Endless Pattern Play:** 16-step sequencer with 16 patterns and 128 chord chaining to build complex melodies effortlessly. - β€’ **Seamless Live Tweaking:** Control pitch, vibrato, and expression effects on the fly with intuitive A/B knobs. - β€’ **Collaborative Jam Ready:** Link up to 3 Pocket Operators or sync with external gear for instant pocket band synergy. - β€’ **Retro 8-bit Synth Magic:** Craft authentic chiptune vibes with 16 distinct synth sounds and a micro drum kit. ## Overview The Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot is a compact, battery-powered 8-bit synthesizer and sequencer featuring 16 unique synth sounds, a micro drum kit, and 16 real-time punch-in effects. Designed for live performance and on-the-go creativity, it offers seamless syncing with other Pocket Operators and external devices, a built-in speaker, and versatile output options, making it the ultimate tool for crafting retro-inspired electronic music anywhere. ## Description The Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator is a powerful live synthesizer and sequencer, all packed into a small and ultra-portable design. With studio quality sound perfect for the fan of crazy bleeps and other droid sounds, featuring real 8-bit synthesizer engines, the PO-28 is perfect for making live and sequenced melodies and leads on the go. On board are 15 sounds plus a drum machine you can enhance using 16 punch-in effects including filters, sweeps, repeats, fill-ins, re-triggers, glitches, blinds and noise. 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 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 1x 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) in 1x 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) out Power Requirements: 2 x AAA batteries Standby Time: 2 Years Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.0 x 2.5 x 0.7 inch Weight: 0.15 lb. ## Features - PRODUCES RETRO 8-BIT SYNTH SOUNDS - The Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot allows you to create a pattern and tweak its pitch/length parameters to produce 8bit synthesized sounds - OFFERS 16 AMAZING SYNTHESIZED SOUNDS - The Pocket Operator Robot features 15 unique synths presets (LFO pulse wave, echo, arpeggio, vibrato) and 1 micro drum kit - ALTER YOUR SOUND WHILE PLAYING LIVE - By tweaking the A/B knobs, you can control the automatic vibrato or add an expression (falling chromatic scale effect) in real-time - SYNCS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS - You can connect PO-28 Robot with 2 other Pocket Operators using standard stereo audio cables You can also sync PO-28 with external devices like a PC - SYNCS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS : You can connect PO-28 with 2 other Pocket Operators using standard stereo audio cables ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B01BKO3GQO | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,418 in Toys (See Top 100 in Toys) #12 in Toy Robots | | Body Material | Plastic | | Brand Name | Teenage Engineering | | Color | black/red | | Connector Type | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (175) 4.6 out of 5 stars | | Finish Type | Unbehandelt | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030828 | | Included Components | Bent wire stand, line inputs and outputs (3.5 mm jack), instruction manual (English language not guaranteed) | | Item Dimensions | 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimeters | | Item Type Name | pocket operator | | Item Weight | 59 Grams | | Manufacturer | Teenage Engineering | | Material | Bass Wood | | Model Name | TE010AS028A | | Model Number | TE010AS028A | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Part Number | PO-28 Robot | | Set Name | Teen Technology | | Sound Profile | 8-bit retro synth | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 663185956526 714573521250 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Teenage Engineering - **Colour:** black/red - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimeters - **Material:** Bass Wood - **Model name:** TE010AS028A ## Images ![PO-28 Pocket Operator Robot Lead Synthesizer/Sequencer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7170BIpYlSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lead on! *by on Reviewed in the United States 5 March 2018* The PO-28 Robot is the lead guitarist among the Pocket Operator lineup. Its specialty is providing lead synthesizer over the top of the other units, although it is fully capable in its own right.What you get:Lo-fi lead synth goodness. Playing the 16 keys and twisting the knobs will get you the lo-fi equivalent of everything from a haunting guitar to soaring synth and bleep-bloop chiptune leads. Although 16 keys isn't a lot, the unit does let you tune up and down a decent amount to get some range. Great for simple live play.A fully-functional sequencer. The 16-step sequencer also makes use of the 16th sound key which provides 16 different drum sounds. Use some of the low synth lines for bass, the drum key for drums, and then rock out your lead with the high instruments. That's full song capability, onboard. Super cool, and so fun for freeform play.Song play. The sequencer can remember up to 128 patterns in sequence. At 80bpm, that's 6.4 minutes of recorded patterns. You can then use the FM and live play to jam over top of that. You can also punch in more patterns or sets of patterns on the fly, meaning you have almost unlimited play options within the confines of the unit.Connects to other POs. Since this is mostly a lead synth, you may want to immediately connect it to the PO-12 Rhythm or PO-32 Tonic which are more fully-featured drum machines. This will let you control the drum separate from lead, making for more complex song ideas. You can also add a PO-14 Sub for basslines, a PO-33 for samples, or a PO-35 speak for voice/vocoder samples. Or how about a PO-20 for more lo-fi 8-bit arcade sounds? So many options! The POs share clock using a simple stereo ("aux") cable, and the audio will be output by the final unit in the chain.The only downside:Teenage Engineering responded to the fact that at high volume the PO-1X series had distorted sound by lowering the volume on the PO-2X series. You will therefore want to look up some guides people have made for chaining the units- you may for instance want the volume on the Robot maxed out while your rhythm machine is set down to maybe half volume. It's a small oddity, and takes moments to fix. But the Robot is very quiet in use, you really need headphones to enjoy it in anything but a silent room.Overall:Love this thing. It's like the rest of the Pocket Operator line are an 80s electronic band and the Robot is the lead guitarist stepping onstage with a keytar. You can really make some rocking lead parts with this unit, as it has more options to fade in sound creating the sort of haunting guitar/synth sound that layers so well on top of the lo-fi drums and bass from the other units. This is a big recommendation for anyone who already owns another Pocket Operator- take your gigs to the next level.If you can only afford one:While the Robot is great, it's meant to sit alongside other units. The most complete unit for a kid to play with, or for an aspiring musician, is the PO-20 Arcade. The Arcade hits the best balance of rhythm and lead so you can make songs on the train. The other big recommendation is that the PO-32 Tonic, which has integration to the Microtonic software meaning professional music producers adore its added flexibility. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Optimal protection (at a price) *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 13 February 2020* Help to protect PO, neat fit and easy to install. They are designed specifically for the PO and do a good job, for what they are, they are expensive, it’s basically a silicone boot which costs about €1 to manufacturer but sells for considerably more. They stopped making the model specific ones a while ago but the universal ones work and fit exactly the same, still overpriced considering what it is and what it costs to make. The PO’s themselves are good value and a lot of fun and these cases do ensure they’ll survive any knocks, bumps or drops during their life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ teenage sintetizzatore. *by on Reviewed in Italy 21 July 2026* tutto OK. ## Frequently Bought Together - Teenage engineering pocket operator PO-28 robot, live synthesizer and sequencer, with parameter locks, glide control and punch-in effects - 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) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/639404902-po-28-pocket-operator-robot-lead-synthesizer-sequencer](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/639404902-po-28-pocket-operator-robot-lead-synthesizer-sequencer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-09-04*