OP-1 FIELD - TWO YEAR Review! Do I still love it?

[@Sinesquares]

What are the things you like and don't like about the OP-1 field??? Also, if you want to get my presets packs for the OP-1 field visit the Sinesquares Shop: www.sinesquares.net/shop

[@NealCaen]

Op1F truly the best synth for the money in my opinion, those who say they don’t understand it have never owned one. it’s EXTREMELY versatile it is not just a synth. there’s a reason after 14 years no one has made anything that comes close to it. that’s funny you mentioned the fire, if my place ever caught fire it’d also be the first thing I’d grab 😂

[@Sinesquares]

Let’s hope none of our studios gets burned to the ground 😂 And it’s true that if you never use an OP-1, you cannot understand how great it is!

[@NealCaen]

@ I don’t think it’s meant to create full fledged songs, but I’ve seen some people like @novak the enjoyer* make incredible professional sounding songs, but even he says it’s a nightmare hahah.

[@Sinesquares]

@ Oh yeah Novak makes some magic with the OP-1!! It’s way too much of a hustle to record a full song on it.. I can’t find a reason to try it unless you wanna test your creativity and patience lol

[@Me-ne5uu]

Saying it’s the best synth for the money is comical. The synth engines are mediocre at best for the price tag. Its DAW is cumbersome and its effects are quirky. It’s not worth it in any individual aspect. It’s “worth” comes from the whole package and beautiful design. I own the OP-1 and acknowledge its charm but it’s truly not a practical instrument.

[@Freakydile]

I have it for a good month... What I like about it: It's magnificent battery life. Finally a device where you don't have to be scared to use it extensively. It's portability is great. The tape types are very usefull, the sampler is very good. Sound quality is professional. The microphone is supergood, and sensitive. What I am scared about: the buttons. Like with all things, these guys are your input, and I hope the build quality is good enough for the price, and hope they will be reliable. Downsides: The price... Payed 1500 for it second hand, and the colour. White. White will get dirty, and this is a thing you won't put in a bath of soap... All by all, a nice thing to own, very very usable...

[@Sinesquares]

Oh yes, the battery life is mind blowing! Also, about the white, I used to buy a lot of white synths and my experience is definitely bad.. I’ve cleaned so many white knobs in my life lol… Let’s hope the material on the OP-1 stays clean for years 🤞

[@LoveMeBack]

Still love it! It's the perfect nightshift companion. I wish they released more features sooner. Instead they are stretching it out over 10 years I assume. Nevertheless it's extremely fun and at times frustrating, but no reason to sell it like I did with the 404 MK2. I just couldn't gel with that one. Btw, isn't there a app that allows you to add sample to the keys?

[@AJStudios18]

2 grand for any digital gear is just .. questionable imo

[@Sinesquares]

Totally get your point but it is what is I guess 😬🤣 150€ for a plugin for example is also questionable.. Since it’s not water, food, etc we’re all good ☺️

[@dionysis_]

The most expensive toy ever. I never understood why people buy them and have never heard any music that is not like a demo from it. Sorry, just my take 😅

[@Sinesquares]

Any take is welcome ;) In my opinion, the OP-1 is not special because of its sound (although you can make it sound really good). It's an enabler for creating music without getting carried away by the sound design and endless features other instruments have. Is it expensive? Yeah, it is... But if it's within your budget, there are so many things to love about it that you cannot find anywhere else.

[@elementlab41]

I get why people call it a toy, especially those who have never owned one. As far as music you have never heard sound like a demo, I have a friend with five Grammys and 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He keeps it velcro-ed in the center of a $94K vintage Neve console. It's on every song using just the presets. Even if it's not for me (or you), I can assure you people use it as a studio tool. He convinced me to buy one, and I could never part with it.

[@dionysis_]

@@elementlab41 to each their own 🙂 Who’s your friend?

[@elementlab41]

@@dionysis_ I wasn’t trying to name drop, but you can hear it on his new EP, Hot Sun Cool Shroud. It’s in a band context, but you can get an idea. I was just trying to point out professional musicians use an OP1 more than a toy. I’m just a wannabe, but the op1f has brought me more joy (and frustration) than I can recall.

[@dionysis_]

@@elementlab41 Nothing wrong with dropping a name if it is relevant 😁 Listening to it now, quite nice. I think you are making a valid point. In the end it is a tool and if you can make good music with it that's all that matters. I was thinking about it more as its sound being the dominant one, as in making a piece solely on it or at least mostly with it. That is where I just don't hear the quality I would (personally) need. But yeah my comment was a bit too generalised you are right 🙂