Why is the OP-1 so expensive?

[@deflop7741]

So what your saying is that as an amateur musician who's never produced music before, I should buy one of these immediately and exclusively play the helicopter game?

[@xNinjabob]

De Flop absolutely.

[@DanPeala]

Indubitably.

[@EnderGaming50]

Dan Peal ah yes... INDU🅱ITABLY

[@EnderGaming50]

Jocowa1999 leave

[@zeelevel]

no, you are also allowed to play the radio.

[@charlesray93]

Andrew: you can listen to the radio. Me: so? That’s dumb. Andrew: and sample it. Me: *EYES WIDEN

[@Oskar-el3je]

Charles Ray haha me too

[@arando4359]

Charles Ray lol same

[@lyteyearz5810]

Lmao same reaction here. Mouth watered shortly after 🤤😂

[@BillAnt]

And with a SIM card you can also turn it into a phone.... tsk tsk

[@EmceeGeek]

Right!!!! 🤯

[@karvn1148]

"its got a hidden helicopter game" im sold

[@FireSpectre_]

Shut up and take my money!

[@amarug]

I was worried it wasn't for me, but after he said "unless you have infinite money" i felt relieved that I can go ahead and buy it!

[@ahmdmoadi]

😂😂😂

[@CrassPunk99]

OP-1 Kenobi

[@lsamoa]

That is literally why the OP-1 is called what it's called

[@Weeabox]

Hello there

[@ascended8174]

General kenOP

[@arando4359]

Cristian Meza leave now.

[@ariafalco]

U stole my jokeeeeeeee

[@II_xD_II]

*IMPORTANT* Talent is not included

[@bluebaconjake405]

The xD “talent” is kinda bullshit. Everyone needs to learn and practice lol

[@bluebaconjake405]

* AnimalHeadSpirit * Well i guess talent is somewhat true

[@bluepedalsrock9271]

This cannot be stressed enough. Expensive gear does not make someone a better musician. It can certainly be inspiring, but if you don’t know what you’re doing you won’t know what you’re doing.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

You start on crap, cheap instruments so your hands and mind can build up to the real stuff when you save for it.

[@uniworkhorse]

Word

[@AttractionSpot]

Actually originally this use to cost $899 and then prices keep going up for it! At one point during that brif time Teenage Engineering stopped selling them and people though it was gone for good people on ebay were trying to resell them for like $6,000 from a old article I read. and prices keep changing but now it's $1299 dang stupid inflation!

[@BOOFSIDEPINS]

Lmfao there is no way the retail price was 6K stfu

[@kr1sp51]

It wasn’t inflation as much as the “screen shortage” teenage engineering had an issue with. They couldn’t (or, depending on who you ask, acted like they couldn’t for false scarcity) which shot up the price.

[@Music-tg5is]

It's a ripoff piece of overpriced tat.

[@AttractionSpot]

@@BOOFSIDEPINS No I'm saying The OP-1 became unavailable for a period from late 2018 to early 2019 due to Teenage Engineering exhausting their stock of the AMOLED display screen. Due to rumors that the synthesizer had been permanently discontinued also because people's orders from teenage engineerings website were being cancelex, the resell value of the OP-1 dramatically increased to surpass its original retail price and what I read somewhere awhile back some people on ebay were trying to sell then for upwards of $6,000. I dont know if anyone actually bought any ay that price or looked for listings as at that time I didn't know about the OP-1. I didn't say Teenage Engineering sold it at retail for that price. I was talking about individual resellers selljng them at high prices on ebay due to supply and demand when they were not being sold by the company for awhile. Sorry if I wasn't clear on that and I updated my message.

[@AttractionSpot]

@Jayo Delaware No I'm saying The OP-1 became unavailable for a period from late 2018 to early 2019 due to Teenage Engineering exhausting their stock of the AMOLED display screen. Due to rumors that the synthesizer had been permanently discontinued also because people's orders from teenage engineerings website were being cancelex, the resell value of the OP-1 dramatically increased to surpass its original retail price and what I read somewhere awhile back some people on ebay were trying to sell then for upwards of $6,000. I dont know if anyone actually bought any ay that price or looked for listings as at that time I didn't know about the OP-1. I didn't say Teenage Engineering sold it at retail for that price. I was talking about individual resellers selljng them at high prices on ebay due to supply and demand when they were not being sold by the company for awhile. Sorry if I wasn't clear on that and I updated my message.

[@og-fm4et]

It is almost as expensive as the iPhone X wow, *at least it has a headphone jack*

[@skyboundzoo7529]

LordRaco lol

[@Razeth]

Actually, it has two.

[@steadfastcoward]

At least you can actually DO something with it besides pay $ellphone bill$ to find your girlfriend said Here's a quarter...

[@Jdavid90]

When you put it that way it seems way more reasonable of a purchase...

[@hobg5786]

Compared to acoustic instruments of a LESSER CAPABILITY, it is anywhere from 4 to IN SOME CASES 20 times cheaper

[@thejesuschrist]

Now I know what I want for my birthday. Thanks!

[@duduychony9747]

Wattttt!!

[@ProductionbySaint]

Bro how are you verified as Jesus Christ... I- I just, what?

[@paragonpastry]

I see you in too many comment sections.

[@alfiekennedy1657]

Jackspedicey

[@katewolf00]

Jesus Christ - The New New Testament coming when?

[@devotionsin]

A 1000 bucks wow you can buy a apple stand for that much.

[@metalvideos1961]

1315 euros in the netherlands. still dont konw what to do with it lol

[@devotionsin]

@@metalvideos1961 😅🤣😂

[@NonApplicable1983]

You can buy a Minilab and a lot of Taco Bell.

[@ccricers]

We should use apple stands as a unit of measure for all expensive gear.

[@rjktmusik]

Derick Leja please tell me ur joking

[@juntti6019]

Red means recording

[@falcon5178]

Red means recording

[@jimmykit-kat3424]

@@jeredmckenna Wdym?

[@kafir1337]

Red Means Recording

[@aronchas]

Red means: "you are not pregnant, anyway" Jack reacher

[@ButterStick64]

It also means Blood Tomato Anger Burning Apple Meat Peppers

[@Ri_Guy]

“I could fit 40 of these in a backpack!” - I said the same thing when stealing some beers from a gas station.

[@meerkatzThe23]

🤣

[@ethanwaldner5400]

😂💀

[@LilPirro3774]

plot twist you are police officer

[@oliver8101]

i stole a slurpee from 711 when i was 13 years old by putting it in my backpack. i was also incredibly baked

[@neonblack211]

That backback would be worth 40,000 dollars

[@SimplicityOfficial]

Hidden Helicopter Game........Sounds like stress relief during producers block ;)

[@1cecr3am71]

Hell yah!

[@derrrtee]

Darin Sirop and?

[@panther_launchpad]

Hey bb ;) U want sum nudes? www.fuckmehardactuallypleasedontclickthislinkcauseitsfake.com// I'll expose em for you my love~ ok in all seriousness hi simplicity

[@DanielReidTheEditor0]

I saw BOOBIES !!!!!!! }:)

[@SimplicityOfficial]

Lol Hi Panther xD

[@Qril]

OP-1 Kenobi... You're my only hope.

[@MoustaFreakVideos]

TheSuperMathemagicia I truly searched that comment

[@thundervoid420]

+TheSuperMathemagicia Beat me to it, damn it!

[@Y_Lim]

MAY THE MUSCE BE WITH YOU LOL

[@2312uri]

You're a bold one

[@zacg2953]

I’m pretty sure it’s worth it - a Cow, a Radio, and a Helicopter Game

[@get_your_mood_right_]

Wow, that was a really solid review with no fluff

[@bradyntoy4755]

"The OP-1. F**king expensive; worth it for some people."

[@Offensive_Username]

*fucking

[@zachariahspencer]

@@Offensive_Username I was so confused, thank you.

[@emptynism1958]

@@Offensive_Username now I get it

[@yuccatree4298]

Congratulations, you successfully repeated, verfuckingbatim, what the video presenter already conveyed.

[@brb2309]

like deadmau5

[@ccricers]

"You could listen to the radio... or sample it." *RIAA wants to know your location*

[@prodig3music734]

@@m1c2bWfBCP2Fupgg Creative payola?

[@Deerful]

I simultaneously think it's overpriced and have no regrets whatsoever in buying it (and would rebuy it if I lost or broke it). There is nothing else quite like it in sound or UI and I think the uniqueness is what justifies the price really. I made an album on it in pubs and in the park. It's wildly expensive. But I made an album on it in pubs and in the park. So. What Andrew said basically.

[@JeffCfreeradiorevolution]

Deerful question; do you use ipad? Have you found it better? I use ipad and I'm blown away by all the apps (gadget, beatmaker, beathawk etc). Would this be worth my money? Thanks.

[@icekng456]

Supreme Lord Commander what apps do u use, garage band is included in ios but i cant get the hang of it yet

[@heezmagnif]

Did you sample sounds from the pub??

[@alaynamarie9882]

O.ver P.riced 1,000$

[@luismartinperez5800]

@Vladimir Dj Fucking condescending prick!!

[@lemmmakestunes8312]

@@luismartinperez5800 how is he condescending.

[@Sashashka]

1299 :^)

[@lagigtesketit4379]

Its legit 2000 where im from

[@Adam_Lyskawa]

Really that overpriced? It's a decently built hardware with really neat software. AFAIR audio software IS expensive, as most "creative pro" software. A package like that for like $1400 is a pretty regular price. Of course you can do almost everything that device can do with a PC or MAC and some FREE software, but not nearly as convenient and fast. It's like with Photoshop and GIMP. You will do with GIMP almost all you can do with Photoshop, but if you're pro and you need super fast and convenient way to do your job - PS just pays off.

[@RetroPlus]

I got one for $10 at a goodwill. Then I woke up.

[@rx-heaven8934]

So sad. I'm gonna press show less and try and forget.

[@sacredflames07]

Bruh you got me bad 🙆🏾‍♂️😂🤣🤣

[@baqcasanke]

God that would make me sooooo upset

[@rippetoe38]

Dang.

[@mydjmode]

Lmfao!!

[@renetrograde]

legit i know nothing about music production, i haven't played an instrument since middle school, but the design of the OP-1, just in terms of pure aesthetics, is enough to make me want to learn how to make music just so i can get an OP-1 and do stuff with it.

[@reladox8517]

You forgot to mention one major thing... It has the cow

[@hern19]

*T H E C O W*

[@bigPianist99]

THE CWO

[@vand4lL08]

Moo

[@steadfastcoward]

More COW!

[@dlawlis]

For $1K that cow better do stunts.

[@MrMyers758]

Well thank you, I ordered one on amazon then saw this and was like "wait its only £25, has the price dropped that much in the last 5 years?" So i went to check my order and it was actually a dust cover for it. Luckily cancelled before dispatching. So thank you for inadvertently saving me £25 xD

[@j.thedude]

That's like Apple tier pricing lol

[@thomast.fabian475]

Why is this video so fun to watch even if is just kinda a very short demo of the op-1?

[@Iseladore]

Hey, it's Andrew Huang! *clap*

[@heezmagnif]

Bc Andrew is a master cinematographer

[@raihanali3427]

"I have never been happy about battery life" *Ever heard of a DS?*

[@jcastanza]

1:36 - Wow ok now I get the price tag 2:36 - (a minute later) Hmmm ok never mind

[@shmarlo3203]

I thought that they’d have a competitor by now but the price has only gone up $300

[@thecameraguy6883]

I mean it's exactly the piece of gear you want if you want to sit in a diner or on the train or at the bus stop and make beats. I would love to have something tiny like this to throw in my backpack. Afaik the only thing besides this that can do this is a $1500 laptop and a midi controller, which is going to be both more expensive and bulkier. So do I with it was half the price? Yeah, or even less would be nice. Do I understand why people pay $1200 for it? Yeah, absolutely

[@RetroPlus]

This thing is totally one of a kind, that's partly why it's so expensive

[@Musecrafter]

@@thecameraguy6883 An iPad Mini with some great apps does it for me.

[@j.thedude]

@@thecameraguy6883 you need a $1500 laptop for music?

[@guestc142]

​@@j.thedude MacBook moment

[@timscholten9744]

It's so expensive because it's way too OP

[@hallelsegel6517]

I mean, it's only OP *1* (and barely so), you know?

[@theosh6967]

I laughed way harder than I probably should have at this

[@vnABC]

OP = Over Priced (What else should you expected)

[@nikom8035]

How much

[@KidEatsKeyboard]

BADDUM TISSSSSSS

[@gagexw]

"I could fit 40 of these in a backpack" ah yes $52,000 in a backpack please nobody mug me

[@nonplussedbear2272]

Best moment of my day is when I get the notification that you've uploaded

[@twostep919]

He is incredibly entertaining. Fun humor, great video editing and insane music skills also make a great part of my day. Cheers!

[@harveycamilleri]

ANDREW HUANG 1:18 do you like Damon albarn I luv his music

[@guitaria6]

NonplussedBear 330th like

[@nazarenodadamante8703]

man you are amazing..just subbed. Never ever was someone so concise and clear. Finally I felt like wasting no time on YT

[@BOGEGO_]

the happiest possible way you expressed your joy about this device. And the funniest way about the price (title speaks for its self XP )

[@Baby_boodle]

0:57 - I hope that's foreshadowing a radio sampling music-in-a-day challenge!

[@wolfypanda3642]

Atanih23 Lol

[@twostep919]

That is a nice idea!

[@AnotherGlitch]

twostep919 that exists

[@twostep919]

Another Glitch - I meant for Andrew to try out.. I know it exists. They were doing it at least as far back as the 60's as detailed in the Pink Floyd book "Saucer Full of Secrets". Artists would turn on the radio and improvise with whatever came on. I also was a huge fan of Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead utilizing a radio on stage to sample sounds during their live version of "National Anthem". Yes, I think I do know it exists.

[@leocomerford]

Bury my body.

[@compedium]

you are an excellent video producer. Right to the point. Punchy without too many cuts.

[@CRAETION_]

I just bought mine, I'm so so so excited!! this has been my dream piece of gear for years. thanks for the recommendation Andrew

[@firo7312]

Try to make a beat in the op one using its radio

[@soreachsina5102]

Ursiwave red means recording made some lul

[@improvesynthsational8466]

Right!

[@joesarchive]

sample a short section or a talk show(or just give credit and not monetise videos)

[@TheStuF]

all these "dumbasses" forgot that radio can be just white noise, original comment said NOTHING about what to take from radio. Go back to sleep all who talk about copyright here. Buffoons.

[@Thomes-Maisling]

In a way they priced it just right for a certain market. It's what's known as reassuringly expensive. The price itself makes it more desirable to the wealth conscious consumer. Kind of like a new Iphone.

[@KaceyRepublic]

Exactly correct, They're marketing it as a luxury good - if they sold it for $600 that aura would be gone.

[@hernebayplaycentre3436]

I opened one up to replace a dead battery. Inside I could 100% see why this is the price it is. It's a beautifully engineered niche product with tens of thousands of design hours gone into it. If you could make this thing and sell it for $600 believe me, there would be a dozen companies in china doing it.

[@pem428]

😂

[@LuminorBeats]

@@hernebayplaycentre3436 not only that, the software that the op1 run is extremely well thought. its like a great design inside another great design. developers really took their time creating this synth, everything is smooth and neat. and the most mind blowing fact is that it was realesed in 2012!! and it stills being unbeatable after all this time. no other company has dared to compete with the op1

[@AttractionSpot]

@@hernebayplaycentre3436 a $1299 now but when it first came out it was only $899 but due to videos like this it gain popularity and then there was inflation.

[@britishfireworks]

2011 where iPads are $499: not worth it 2020 where a apple monitor stand is $1100: wow that’s cheap

[@SingleGrind]

I get around the velocity sensitivity by adjusting the envelope to a very short attack, so if you hit the key really quick, it plays the sound quietly. It's not totally instant like true velocity, but if you get the envelope just right and play for a minute to get used to it, it's almost negligible 👍

[@natanmandala]

Right when I heard no velocity in the keys, that was a gut punch for when you want to play the synths.

[@KimStennabbCaesar]

The keys are lovely to play on though, especially for drums.

[@DIRTYYETTI]

Love your brutal honesty. Perhaps one day when I pull a second mortgage on my house I’ll be able to obtain one.

[@joker9494949494]

If youre new to synthesizer hardware then it can seem expensive, but being in the game for years i can tell you this actually isnt that bad. Try a Prophet 6!

[@6581punk]

Prophet 6 is full analogue with VCOs using discrete components, that stuff isn't cheap to do. This is fully digital.

[@improvesynthsational8466]

And difficult to maintain.

[@TheR971]

I could conceivably make a op-1 in my spare time, yet a Prophet 6 is a completely other beast!

[@satibel]

I've toyed around with virtual synths, and I can say that it seems expensive for what looks like an intel edison with an oled screen, 4 pots and a few buttons. That would be in the ballpark of 200 bucks, not 1000. So that means the software+Research and developpement is really expensive.

[@hobg5786]

Not from synthesizers, coming from mallet percussion this thing is pretty cheap.

[@FizzyK-45]

Is there any alternative to it tho?

[@chriskarate]

There are a few all-in-one production instruments that are cheaper. Generally these are called "grooveboxes". The most popular ones, right now, are the Novation Circuit and the Korg Electribe; though there are others, like the Casio XW-PD1. There are also older groovebox models, like the Yamaha RM1X, Roland MC-505, et al; these range in quality from "okay" to "legendary", though they're old and no longer being made, so they're more likely to need repairs or retrofitting before being reliable to use. Google around for "groovebox" and you'll find a lot of info.

[@FizzyK-45]

Huh, that's interesting, thanks for the info. :)

[@datamnesia]

The Yamaha QY series

[@BestHakase]

Pocket Operators, Volcas. Ha-ha, im almost not serious, but this things is bottom, while OP-1 is top. (Also they are incredibly cheap)

[@benjyletouffu]

Fizzy Note the Organelle by critter and guitari

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

Real answer: They have no competetition.

[@3vergiven]

The Organelle. Superior in almost every way

[@jamescameron5801]

@@3vergiven how?

[@ihatenfts501]

Jack Evans ‘competetition’

[@ezassegai4793]

@@3vergiven kind of

[@BenForsberg]

You could fit 40 of them in a backpack if you had $40,000, plus, like $40 for the backpack.

[@ivanpelcic3967]

Ben Forsberg He just said that in the video, and same thing came to my mind, and moment after I saw your coment!!!

[@explosu]

Goodwill has backpacks for cheaper if you're on a budget.

[@rajgill7576]

This is the type of thing where you collab with your friends and buy it. I got my eyes on one, and I already have a powerful laptop, my friends have an organelle, seaboard rolli and stuff like that. Together we can play some awesome stuff

[@oxopari]

I like listening to you talk about stuff. Really enjoyed your PO-33 vid, too! Thanks for all the hard work

[@Angel_EU34]

For a thousand bucks i expect that the helicopter game comes with season pass :|

[@tomweather8887]

I like to set the LFO to element, with G as the source (accelerometer), and just wobble/tilt the thing to kind of simulate velocity/aftertouch, and get a bit more expression that way.

[@JaredJanhsen]

People underestimate the costs of a professional musical instrument. The OP-1, even with its limitations, is still what I'd call a professional-grade instrument. Really good review and overview of the device. I was curious after seeing remixes posted to KZbin that were created with one.

[@mrburns366]

It's a sophisticated piece of kit, housed in what looks like a toy.

[@cunnieseverywhere]

@@mrburns366 its a gaming pc using a doll house as a case

[@lilofrfr]

Personally I prefer non velocity sensitive keys as I can adjust that in my daw and I don’t have to worry about playing in the velocities that I want as I can perfect it afterwards

[@2mbst1]

I bought the OP-1 a few weeks ago and so far it feels like the best musical investment since my first "real" electric guitar.

[@icekng456]

2mbst1 can you add different drums sounds to it, is it easy to add sounds

[@2mbst1]

Yup! The initial setup requires some work (installing certain tools) but then its a matter of few minutes basically to create new drumkits. RMR has a video on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYqxY3Siiaqshbs

[@PhilipDViolin]

Do you think still it s worth the money ?

[@2mbst1]

@@PhilipDViolin Yes and no. I do believe it's an awesome piece of gear and already a classic. TE is a small company so the price is naturally higher. However I now think there are better options for the price. In hindsight It's better suited to more experienced electronic musicians. I'm happy that I have it, but I think other gear would've been more beneficial at the time (or when starting out now): deluge, digitakt/tone, mpc one to name a few. Hope that helps!

[@4ofFive]

"Hey it's Andrew Huang" Automatic subtitles: hey it's *did your mom*

[@maxlarocque4066]

Confirmed

[@RobotUnderscore]

this man is finally about to get the 1 million subs he deserves

[@christophejefferies522]

Done!!!

[@AdamsOlympia]

he's already a third of the way to his next million since 6 months ago :P

[@rickdeckard1075]

except for that valley-girl speech thing that literally everyone under 35 has...arrgh.

[@cedrix095]

RobotUnderscore 1

[@luismendo]

No velocity-sensitive keys in a 1000$ instrument? :-(

[@antricemccarroll2958]

Right sad

[@darionbuck8864]

Garbage electronic hype "gear"

[@g10118]

​@@darionbuck8864 agreed. Most op-1 stuff is kind of trash. Elektron products are sort of the same, basic limitations imposed by/for those who do not know how to play instruments perhaps. 4 mono tracks only, 500mb of internal storage and no SD or expansion.

[@alexyoungbased]

g10118 naaaah. Elektron products are great. Digitakt and Analog Heat the best music investments I’ve made in the last two years

[@HieronymousLex]

That’s literally the only big issue with it IMO. It shouldn’t have been hard for them to add that either, they should know synths basically need velocity. But I still think it’s worth it for some people, that would just push it to its highest potential

[@xoverreactedx]

3:52 why is this literally a Simian Mobile Disco beat

[@lundsweden]

I laughed so hard at the "you could fit 40 in a backpack", so true though. Its this portability that makes you feel more connected to it, kinda like owning a guitar?! I'm enjoying the Korg Volcas for similar reasons, although so far none of them can do what the OP-1 does (probably the Volca Sample is the most able to do a full track) I like them anyway. I don't think the Op1 is for me, but I think its cool, great industrial design, inspirational and sounds good!

[@andresbarone]

DUDEEEEEEEEEEE what are those stones on your desk??? 0:18 GORGEOUS I NEED THEM

[@raccoon6072]

Looks like dichroic crystal glass.

[@Imetral0]

honestly i think having 4 tracks to record with limiting in a good way, it requires more creativity to cram everything you want into only 4 tracks. i mean, John Frusciante was able to create the sprawling Niandra LaDes and Usually Just a T-Shirt with a 4 track.

[@alan-sk7ky]

yep, go experience kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYbVfHiVoNmHjqs a demonstration of more with less :-)

[@PRIMEVAL543]

I just say ROLI. Small Piano with 5 dimension of touch, add a drum/sound effect square and another item of your choice, you have a much more immersive item you can attach and play more than pure binary inputs

[@fakshen1973]

May 2020 OP-1 $1300. MPC Live MKII $1200.

[@AZGearGuy]

Dude. I can't tell you how much I love your channel. I can't help but get that Tropic thunder song out of my head. Badass.

[@nurmzy]

This is monte booker's secret weapon that man has already mastered the arts of 1-PO

[@ttroyscarrlett]

1:15 Oh please, deadmau5 has probably used every synth ever at least once.

[@adgVelaepyaety]

Probs

[@ballskin]

"He used other synths so he didn't really use this synth" Excellent take. Any other stupid things to add?

[@ttroyscarrlett]

@@ballskin "oh cool, he's used it but he hasn't used it" Great, any other smart comments?

[@ballskin]

@@ttroyscarrlett And there it is, another comment from a moron. He didn't use the OP-1 because he used the OP-1? Are you trying to be mentally handicapped or does it come naturally?

[@boberbib3178]

I used to chat with him on a chat site many yrs ago.he would have a live feed while he produce, we used private on there about music.I lerned a lot from him.I never asked for his number because I did not want be wierd.the site shut down.he seams layed back cool when I chated with him.I chated with him for few yrs.he has a lot module patching synths. He uses multiple daws.I know he uses ablation live very heavy and he dos rewire other daws into ablation live when last time I talked to him on chat.that was yrs back so I do not know what deadmouses uses know.buf I am guessing still ablation.

[@moonsoul5925]

Is it possible to create various drums loops at different bpms and play synth at the same time? Seems super clunky in the tape. Would love to have a synth that does both in a compact package.

[@bozontour_9495]

So nearly at 1 mil! U deserve it!

[@NetanelPingas]

The company of this product should watch this video and fix everything he complains about in OP-2. This is how companies should work.

[@Lainer1]

What I think is genius is how I can use it as a sketchpad for ideas and it is freaking fun. It helps me work out ideas.

[@ROOKTABULA]

Why?? Because an (ever growing) segment of our consumer culture, brand aware, species believe that paying MORE is better than paying what is warranted, ESPECIALLY if famous people name drop the item.

[@lesseract]

I somehow found an OP-1 at a local auction and nabbed it for $15 because everybody thought it was a toy. I'm the luckiest man alive.

[@SianaGearz]

Whoa congratulations!!!

[@userAnonymous90123]

Wtf xD

[@zerologic7912]

Reminds me of that synthesizer deadmau5 got at a pawn shop. LOL

[@mrlogick1098]

Lies lol

[@maxlinkerog]

oh my..

[@alternatingbitmusic]

First time I've come across your page. A perfect balance of information, enthusiasm and humor. Well done.

[@dannywells6238]

“I could fit 40 of these in a backpack” Andrew I love you

[@gasser5001]

one of the best reviews of anything ive ever seen. straight and to the point. no bullshit. exactly what people want. fantastic, sir.

[@levous2]

That was great! I have heard many people reference the amazing OP1 and then I watch an overview video and scratch my head. Thanks for the excellent perspective

[@KimStennabbCaesar]

I'm glad I have mine, even if I haven't used it much lately (as a synth, just using it as a midi controller atm). Got it used for about $480.

[@Jenavee26]

I'm envious! Lol

[@pina.nikolada]

Hey Andrew, can you recommend a music software and instruments for beginner?

[@daniandre]

Logic DAW and a regular midi keyboard gets you pretty far for a beginner.

[@spectralknights2]

NiJo 1101 garageband for beginners not logic

[@allanhuseyin6370]

lol or you could just pirate ableton but, hey. im not saying anything xD

[@tsihme]

Yeah but GarageBand has crap sounds even for beginners.

[@PauLtus_B]

I've used several DAW's and found myself ending up with Propellerhead Reason. It's not a particularly popular choice because it doesn't have all the standard plugins (which changed very recently actually). I found it to have a pretty smooth learning curve. I hate to say it, but I do think you'd be best off pirating several DAW's and play around with them for a while. It takes time to find out if producing is something for you and if yes, with what software.

[@xofcenter5576]

I bought it when it first came out. I’m still learning new ways to use it. One of the better gear investments.

[@good2freelance1]

Can you create 'Mongolian throat singing' sound effect with OP-1 ? if yes, that would be awesome, i love traditional Mongolian music.

[@Tdk799]

free lance ahahahaa

[@chelseyjoymusic]

Does more than the iPhone x.

[@wolfypanda3642]

Chelsey Joy | Music Does it?? I know nothing about it apart from it is the iPhone x and it is new, and it is a phone. lol

[@OneAndZer0]

I would take this over an iPhone x, but it really doesn't. It's just trendy to shit on Apple.

[@some169]

Chelsey Joy | Music, impossible!

[@mohnomoosik]

KrisGamer1703 extremely possible

[@AnotherGlitch]

Taylor Harper I only like the 4K 60 fps camera...if it's got a good sensor

[@CarLosPerez-rj8ok]

Thanks Andrew....and because of you.... im going to go into the music production world... talk to you in a couple years from now ! ... See ya!.

[@reallivebluescat]

OTHER POTENTIAL CONS: it doesnt have simple midi in and out, right??? you have to go via usb or a midi-host as far as I know Also lots of the features on the machine only is in MONO. Master effects and mixer is in stereo thou

[@BlandRisotto]

"f**king expensive" first time I heard you swearing (sort of)

[@kaileewalden3586]

+Haguy He's put the F-bomb on T-shirts in his Instagram story uncensored.

[@BlandRisotto]

Kailee Walden oh really?

[@kaileewalden3586]

+Haguy Yeah. Andrew seems like a guy who's not uncomfortable with swearing, but he decided to keep his channel mostly PG.

[@MistyMusicStudio]

This was really helpful, thanks so much! I think ima start saving for one of these :3

[@OnceUponaTimeIn-qp9sx]

Saving all my pennies to get this Synth. I can't wait.

[@ezedjay]

OMGooooooowd....I've literally been able to afford an OP 1 for about 3 years........and I somehow waited until now to decide to get one....and now they're twice the price they were when I last looked, so....aaargh. It's *kind* of like the TB303 all over again for me. When will I learn? Grasp the Nettle. Grasp the ***kin Nettle. Happy New Yeah y'all......

[@alexanderfalkhammar3068]

@Niger Nelly Not really, most people who try the OP-1 really dislike it. It does a few things well and everything else it's bad at to the point where you don't want to make music with it. The ones who like it really like it, the rest wouldn't incorporate it in their recording setup unless they were forced at gunpoint.

[@alexanderfalkhammar3068]

​@Niger Nelly You said; "Every artist love the synth", that's kind of a broad and bold statement. I've worked with music for 10 years and neither I nor any of my producer friends actually like the OP-1. There are hundreds of other synths that can sound like it and it's not fun to work with. Furthermore, the limitations of the synth, like the number of tracks for recording and limited editability make most tunes made with the OP-1 sound like they were made on a OP-1 (that's not a compliment). If people want to buy an OP-1, then that's their prerogative. But saying that everyone loves the OP-1 sets really bad expectations for people who have to save up to buy one.

[@jacobsimpsonmusic]

So close to 1M!

[@Tropical_Panda]

This is such a good video. I always come back to it

[@turquoisesorcerer]

With auto-generated captions your intro comes out as "Hey its DID YOUR MOM" im gonna show myself out

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

That was a great review. You have answered all my questions about that particular product in four and a half minutes. And you did it with humor. I do think now I would consider taking the plunge for one, that is as long as Behringer would stop releasing so many beautiful synths and drum machines. So many toys available with a limited amount of money....maybe one day! Thanks

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Love your presentations and your ability to pepper in humor. You are one of the best reasons YT was created. Thanks Bro !

[@Bumper210]

You should make collab with Jeremy Blake from "Red Means Recording" with 2 OP1s :D

[@REOvolt]

Anyone read the captions? Start: “Hey, it’s did your mom”. Hilarious 😆

[@AttractionSpot]

Haha I saw that.

[@Wetheuntitled]

4:00 Imagine someone was born and they just were granted that they can have whatever they want for completely free

[@MrFaNcY1996]

saw this video yesterday and bought myself one when i was a bit tipsy, 1/3 of a gin bottle never tried making music before, hope its worth it :)

[@TheBakedPug2]

hopefully, when you drink the other 2/3 you'll be so hammered that you drunkenly sign up for some piano lessons

[@cjeam9199]

You should not casually drop $1000 like that man, come on.

[@baqcasanke]

Bro wanna share some of that money? Jesus what economy do you live in???

[@jessegro4]

Baqca Sanke lol right wtf

[@sophiemae4119]

SO CLOSE TO 1 MILLION

[@crushium6514]

Sophie Bofie IKR

[@Jose1maneZ]

Thanks👍🏼👍🏼 Very focused and to the point

[@hyperspace1804]

Because just look at that thing, it's next level tech, no wonder it's expensive xD

[@hydro581]

another gd player xd

[@hyperspace1804]

iHydrogenX oh wow xD

[@kedamono2562]

But tbh a LOT of things like the OP 1 that aren't necessarily expensive to make like Eurorack modular pieces are expensive

[@jetlag1488]

It's not next level tech. It's hella old and should not still be this expensive.

[@smonkk8556]

M O O N M A N b-b-but it looks scifi so clearly the insane price is justified!

[@tehuloste2544]

Hey, you should try pocket operators from teenage engineering.

[@GavinGavinMcGavin]

Him and Red Means Recording should do a collaboration on the PO's.

[@TheBakedPug2]

2:39 it's only $1000 (or more) if you want one NOW. I just picked one up off ebay for a cool $800 which is damn near the original retail price a few years ago (now it retails for 1200 from the manufacturer, and it's never in stock). after checking the listings everyday for about 2 months, i found a dude who picked his up cheap and chose to pass the savings on to me, simple as that. i still count myself lucky though, his offer was only up for half a day before i bought it!