OP-1 WHAT HAD HAPPENED WAS..

IN THIS VIDEO I EXPLAIN THE HISTORY OF THE OP-1.
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[@SaccoBelmonte]

I love how the OP-1 looks and works...but a 1K for such tiny device was always a no-no to me. That's more than what a full size Headrush Pedalboard costs.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..I feel you.

[@betoguapoflaco6077]

now that we're in teenage engineering territory, can't wait for your take on the pocket operators!

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..No doubt.

[@sammadden5540]

Gunna be a lot of videos then 😅

[@DyReckProductions]

@@sammadden5540 Lol..I know right.

[@brandonmoss7976]

I absolutely love this guy's energy I can listen to him talk all day 🤗🤗🤗

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol Thanks bro.

[@drake1011]

Pause

[@immersivenarrative]

Your sense of humour enhance the entertaining factor of the videos so much 😄

[@DyReckProductions]

Lmao! Thanks bro.

[@emmarossignol4445]

I was THINKING, about buying one of these used. Before they stopped making them, replaced the screen and then jacked up the prices to the same as Ebay scalpers, after they released a press statement saying that no one should have to pay those prices for an OP-1.

[@DyReckProductions]

Yeah..Alot of folks was upset about that.

[@staceydallas4478]

Another banger mini documental of another amazing piece of gear

[@gentil5179]

woah! agree please make one of the BOSS SP 505

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt bro.

[@4boni729]

Just came here to say you're making some of the best content for this audience. There's a lot of tutorials but nothing entertaining like this. I haven't Instawatched YT videos like this since I was in middle school

[@DyReckProductions]

Middle school! Lol..Thanks I appreciate it fam.

[@4boni729]

@@DyReckProductions I just finished some audio software I've been working on. Any way I can send you a key? I'm hoping it'll one day be something like a software version of an op1 push2 hybrid

[@DyReckProductions]

@@4boni729 Oh ok cool.

[@squeakD]

When the price was released on the first gen version.., there was one MASSIVE and global response of “Whaaa da fuc” and it reverberated to the moon and back. The community never recovered from the sticker shock, and they release the gen two with an even harder kick to the nuts. In another 20 years, mint units will be selling for big money.

[@DyReckProductions]

Yeah man..I feel you.

[@AngrocSound]

With the OP-1 Field just released for 2 grand, this video is even more relevant now than what it was then. Great video! Just found your channel and digging all these gear low-downs.

[@DyReckProductions]

Thanks bro!!

[@davido3109]

Thanks Thanks!! Always good and enjoying reviews!!!

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt fam!..Dig the 2000xl in your studio btw..Hope you still have it.

[@Drrolfski]

The same price will get you an MPC Live 2 that can do as much and then some, sounds better but most importantly, actually looks like a 1200 dollar device. And it is the latter that has always rubbed me the wrong way with the OP-1: You just can't help but feel cheated for spending that much on a toy-like device.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..I feel you.

[@thegroove2000]

I echo those sentiments. The price man. I jsut couldnt do it. Still cant. If it was around 500 bucks they would have sold bucket loads.

[@neilthompson8027]

Got it second hand for $650 years before the hype.

[@DyReckProductions]

@@neilthompson8027 Not bad.

[@oddlyonlyjack9560]

DyReck, your videos are bomb af! Keep it up man!

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol Thanks bro.

[@myst4hire1]

Aw man, another great vid! I was actually looking for one of these, as well as that drum sampler that looked like a calculator through Sweetwater a couple of months ago. They didn’t carry it so instead I purchased the Modlab Skulpt & Craft Synth, as well as the Korg DIY Synth & Volca Nubass. Anyways, I still would like to have the OP-1, but not at that price! Great vid, thanks!

[@DyReckProductions]

I feel you..Thanks fam.

[@barryallen8088]

Another banger…. Keep em comin!

[@DyReckProductions]

Thanks bro!

[@wighttoan]

This is the BEAT THANG of it's time. It just became a lot more popular and was marketed better. In Canada the OP-1 goes for $1400+tax. Used from $800-1000. Maybe in another 10 years I'll think about buying when they're $300 used and no one wants them anymore.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lmao!

[@robertgordonii5325]

Great video. I've had the Op-1 since the end of 2014. Def better than people think. Started my production career on the best foot possible. Got the mpc one and now both devices make up the whole of my studio, plus a midi keyboard.

[@DyReckProductions]

Nice!

[@joefarrin]

me 2, do you use the midi the quantize the op-1 then transfer each track thru audio track by track or do you record yours loops into the mpc. i hook up my op-1 disk mode into the mpc and transfer to avoid that noise bullshit that you hear thru the audio outs

[@robertgordonii5325]

Op1 is for melodies when paired with the mpc. Manipulating sound on it after 5years makes it effortless to create a nice soundscape. I like how the op1 makes beats by itself, the end result sound i get so im still making beats str8 on that, especially more lofi sounds, or classic hip hop shit. Not having quantize sucked, especially in the beginning, that was my biggest learning curve, but now not so much. I take off quantize sometimes on the mpc just to humanize my drums, shout out to Dilla. Next level will be to create orginal sounds on the op1, then sample into the mpc to chop and layer drums. Midi controller for the mpc synth engines, especially the new joints...

[@robertgordonii5325]

Im still working on the fuzz, but a second end result will be to sample finished beats back into the op1 from the mpc to get the effect i get off a finished op1 beat with mpc processesing, light, major or none at all. The future is endless...

[@hypebeastdad]

Damn you doing it Native!! Dope videos

[@kvmoore1]

Haha. Great video. You had me laughing pretty good on this one, lol. One interesting thing about the OP-1 is when I see a picture of it by itself in a sales ad, I got the impression it was about the size of a smartphone or maybe just a tad larger. In other words, I thought it was small enough to fit in your pocket.. Now, when I actually saw the guy holding one in his hand in this video, I was quite surprised at how large it really is, much bigger than I suspected. Now, I wanna guess it is about the size of a Roland TB303, much too large to fit into your pocket!!!

[@DyReckProductions]

Yeah..Its not a bad size to get creative with..Its not too small.

[@agwmusic]

Once upon a time there was a Technics keyboard/synthesiser which looked like a control desk for a starship.... so maybe this could go as well in next " what had happened was". I'm loving this channel 👌

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..Thanks bro..I gots to check it out.

[@kalimaa999]

Great episode 🤟🏾

[@DyReckProductions]

Thanks fam

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

I'd love to get one of these Eheh. Love what I've seen!!

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt.

[@phillytnoize]

Since I remember when getting a quality piece of production equipment would set you back at least $1500, hearing that the OP-1 costing $850 was a dealbreaker for some, when it had so many more features than the production equipment that used to cost several thousands is hilarious.

[@DyReckProductions]

I feel you.

[@nobbystyles4807]

been waiting on this one haha.....

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..No doubt.

[@artvandelay3282]

You gotta do an episode on the Yamaha RS7000. Such an underrated piece

[@DyReckProductions]

Yup..Thats on the list.

[@c.e.oallenpough5616]

Dope !!! Salute CEO Allen Pough Productions Entertainment Music Group LLc

[@DyReckProductions]

Thanks fam!

[@bagoftrix]

The Op-1 is the only device i've been going back and forth between selling and keeping it this much. Every time i think of what i could get gearwise when i sell it. But then i play around with it, have fun, make something dope and then be like 'yeah let me hold on to it for a bit longer'. It's got everything but is lacking everything at the same time. Only a few fx are actually usable (punch for example is pretty useless, its not a compressor, more like a bass filter/distortion with some compression going on), the sampler misses key features (ADSR is missing, on a drum sampler, yeah...) and i could go on. But... it does EVERYTHING differently from any other device or plugin. Its so unique that when you are up for a challenge and a puzzle while also creating something cool, its unmatched. And i get the price thing, but when you have it in your hands, its absolutely not a toy. It's as premium as it can be. So the 'love/hate' thing is the most accurate assesment of the OP-1, even for owners of it, you constantly go from hate to love, sometimes in one session lol.

[@joefarrin]

spot on

[@DyReckProductions]

I feel you..Its made pretty well I heard they used military grade knobs and buttons..For me I find 4 tracks too limiting..I know how to work with just 4 tracks..But I feel like I shouldn't have to Lol.

[@bagoftrix]

@@DyReckProductions and don’t forget only the master mix is stereo lol. 4 mono tracks… it has its own charm but is very limiting. It also misses some features and tricks you could do with an actual 4track tapedeck. But man is it a fast device once the muscle memory kicks in. The color coding system controlling everything is amazing UI wise. An OP-2 with all the stuff wer’re missing would once again make us go broke I think 😂

[@DyReckProductions]

@@bagoftrix I feel you.

[@harrisonlaws4866]

Love your videos and takes. Are you planning on doing a video on the sp- 555. Would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt bro..I got that on the list.

[@tomblaze2]

These videos are the best

[@DyReckProductions]

Thanks bro !

[@MrBangen2012]

I been lookin at OP-1s since they dropped.

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt..A bit pricey though.

[@snapfivebeats5754]

It's worth the money imo, I still use mine regularly. The workflow is super fun and being so small and portable is great for beat making on the road!

[@thegroove2000]

Over an ipad with say koala?.

[@Roomer645]

@@thegroove2000 Nah, never …. An Ipad Pro is cheaper and does a LOT more. Beatmaker 3 is dope and that’s just 1 out of 1000 music production tools.

[@thegroove2000]

@@Roomer645 Koala sampler with the new update. KILLER.

[@kingbuffbeats]

@@thegroove2000 Yep!

[@N8oRMusic]

Yo homes, love your channel but please get a popper stopper for your mic.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol No doubt.

[@kyledege315]

I keep seeing these in ads here and there im bouta learn something today

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol No Doubt fam.

[@jayonbaby]

😂😂😂😂 another great one 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I wanted one after seeing this but I ain’t paying $1,200 lol. They crazy lol. I can get an octotrack for that. Mpc one or deepmind 12. So many options. Korg wavestate 2. This is amazing though

[@jayonbaby]

What! The price went up lmao 🤣

[@jayonbaby]

Omg I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@DyReckProductions]

Yeah..There are alot of better options for the price.

[@drcentertainment4756]

I KZbind the OP-1 for at least a year before I finally purchased mine. And good thing I done so being that it went up a few hundred dollars. Now the MKII is $2K...

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol word..The OP1 is like an investment Lol!

[@vazfinestdjchozin1599]

The price is ridiculous. Equipment should be based on its usage. Not on status. Thats the problem with manufacturers now. Greed is ruining everything. Thanks for the video.

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt bro.

[@imnotfishing]

This channel rules ! Yamaha A3000?

[@UTTPSUCKZZZZZ]

Can u cover the fantom s?

[@djcuda]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DyReckProductions]

Thanks bro!

[@tvGoldsmith]

dope video!!! would love to use parts of it in the intro of my op-1 beat tape im making.

[@DyReckProductions]

Cool!..As long as I get a free copy Lol.

[@jlegitdjspider]

I wanted the OP-1 so bad when it came out in 2011 but once I saw the price I was like I’ll wait till they go on sale or buy one on the used market lol but they have held up there value it is hard to find one under $700

[@DyReckProductions]

Yup..It kinda turned into one of those collector pieces.

[@PoboyMusic]

Wish more samplers put a radio receiver in them

[@DyReckProductions]

That would have made life a whole lot easier 10 years ago for real.

[@theebob2008]

These videos are so good tho

[@DyReckProductions]

Thanks bro.

[@Imetalman2000]

I know you got an OP-Z episode in the books.

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt ..Thats definitely on the list.

[@German_LP]

yamaha djx2b please video for this machine friend

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt bro!

[@MikeFrame]

Will you do one on the Blackbox 1010 eventually?

[@DyReckProductions]

Got to put that on the list.

[@valley_robot]

The little Casio, I had one , it was programmable , you could program the synth by using the calculator function , it was cool as fuck

[@DyReckProductions]

Wow.. Thats dope!

[@rashodlewis2918]

@@DyReckProductions I want to know more about that device.

[@DyReckProductions]

@@rashodlewis2918 I think someone on youtube did a recent video on the Casio Vl-tone.

[@rashodlewis2918]

@@DyReckProductions yes, I checked some vids out.

[@primitivepatterns]

hearing you mention hot 97 now i'm wondering are you in atlanta?

[@DyReckProductions]

Nah..NY..Shout out to the ATL though.

[@vazfinestdjchozin1599]

Hmm... I do see why its so expensive tho... Congratulations to Teenage Engineering. When your that good you can have any price you ask for..

[@Roomer645]

It’s all about Hype and Fomo …..

[@riverwave]

YEAAAAAAH BOOOOOIIIIIII

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol.

[@thegroove2000]

12:41 actual footage from the OPI-1 price drop. Grannies granddads were queing for miles round the corner. Wheelchairs were sprawled all over the place. The stampede was crazy. Most of them ended up been drug addicts becaue of the anxiety and distress.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lmao!

[@Roomer645]

The OP-1 is a great Nice to Have device. By no means a mandatory necessity. It’s simply too expensive for what it is, no matter what the fanboys say.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..If it had more tracks..I think I would consider..But I feel you not for 1300.

[@Roomer645]

@@DyReckProductions it's a 650 buck device ... Not a penny more. Hype makes people pay way too much.

[@melodywave3]

What had happened waaaaaaas Zoom Sampletrak ST-224 "The Poor Man's sp2100" would make a great video

[@DyReckProductions]

Yup..Good idea.

[@night_speed]

And the price has been going up ever since. Even used you can't get one for under a grand.

[@DyReckProductions]

Yup.

[@kielhall8363]

That’s still cool a little pricey but it’s still cool🤔

[@DyReckProductions]

I feel you..I wish it had more tracks.

[@davidcorraleslopez612]

also looks like the CASIO PT-10 same colors, same letters for the faders botons and knobs PT-10 : OP-1Teenage

[@DyReckProductions]

Oh ok cool.I think your right..And its funny but you just took me back..I might actually have one from back in the day..I got to check that out..Thanks for the mention!

[@davidcorraleslopez612]

@@DyReckProductions i bought one casio pt 10 a few years ago to learn about keys for the small size, and months ago see the op 1 and for a moment think looks like the casio but then say nah was just me but then weeks later look again and see more thinks. also have a record mode, thanks for the feedback and for the videos are asome i never miss one, and sorry for my english! salutes from Mexicali Mexico!

[@DyReckProductions]

@@davidcorraleslopez612 No doubt fam thanks!

[@spoogiedaboogieman]

I remember seeing the Swedish House Mafia music video "One", and saw this device, I immediately Googled OP-1... aaaand was like "hell no. I'll stick to my DAW" lol

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol.

[@djrek521]

I have a homie that has all of them but f that this thing cost to much!

[@DyReckProductions]

They are a little expensive.

[@DJICEMAN_73]

i just copped my OP-1

[@DyReckProductions]

Nice!

[@niqulusviii987]

If it was the same price as a SP404 then I might consider, since folks were tricking out the 404 knobs to look like the OP 🤣🤣🤣

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..I feel you.

[@thegroove2000]

If the prices was fairer I would have bought one.

[@DyReckProductions]

Same here.

[@djallious1188]

I would never buy this at that insane price.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol.

[@demerit5]

OP-1 would have sold like ten times the number it did if it was sold for like $499

[@DyReckProductions]

Yup.

[@2beablessing2012]

If I was rich a would bought all the beaches to resale it

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..I feel you.

[@thelabby9998]

Make an episode about Samplr app…

[@DyReckProductions]

No doubt fam.

[@uuroncha99thevrmetaversene95]

MAN I soooo want a OP-1! No way you can find one at $849 these days lmao

[@DyReckProductions]

Nah..Maybe on Ebay.

[@marianochiappe2427]

First this, ant then all that calculator/synths with no case, this people are crazy.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lmao!

[@rossginn5333]

for $300 MAYBE $400 then I would have been all for it

[@DyReckProductions]

I feel you.

[@larrytan73]

dope!

[@okinawa1312]

All People are Cats. Love that.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lmao!

[@djdren]

expensive ..

[@DyReckProductions]

Yup.

[@xoabys5180]

hi

[@DyReckProductions]

Whats up.

[@2beablessing2012]

The Mad player look it up dyreck I save up 300 bout a year to get and it discontinued

[@DyReckProductions]

Oh ok..Ima check it out.

[@2beablessing2012]

@@DyReckProductions mad waves interactive music player

[@DyReckProductions]

@@2beablessing2012 No doubt.

[@seydevilchick8]

Really expensive toy...

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol.

[@thegroove2000]

The team must have been thinking. THIS IS HOW WE GET RICH. COKE BOOTY PROPERTIES AND POWERBOATS.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol.

[@astrojazzman]

#AnalogBrothers

[@DyReckProductions]

Dig the track..And the cover Lol.

[@thegroove2000]

WAYYYYYYYYY OVER PRICED!!!! Good little box of tricks but man, my ipad with apps is much better for me and a lot cheaper as well.

[@DyReckProductions]

Lol..It has potential..But the price is a little to high.

[@thegroove2000]

@@DyReckProductions Yes. I will stick with my ipad.

[@lundsweden]

How are TMNT and Teenage Engineering even connected? Ok, now I've finished watching this I get the OP-1 a bit more. Its a great little machine and really the small size is one of its best features! Two octave keyboards can be a bit limiting, but they could'nt fit a five octave one on it! Still, I'm a cheapskate and am enjoying my Korg Nanostudio Keys and iPad, which has some sick Apps on it these days!

[@DyReckProductions]

For me its the 4 tracks..If it had 8 tracks I think I would get one..Im so tired of 4 track machines from working with them back in the day..I want 8 Lol.