Optimized Pressure Zone (OP-Z Techno Set)

A set of techno music on the Teenage Engineering OP-Z using a mix of custom and stock samples.
The reason you see two OP-Z's on-screen sometimes is that the device hiccups really bad when switching live between two "songs". Trigs drop, things get wonky, so I recorded those transitions separately.
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[@RedMeansRecording]

This is available for purchase or streaming on all major music services: fanlink.to/rmr-pressure

[@frooxe]

I really enjoy these super long videos where you're just jamming. Please, please do more of this kind

[@HackaweekTV]

The fact that you keep your grey matter wrapped around what your doing (sip of water) and flowing the way you do is just a pleasure to witness. Well done my man.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Thank you ♥️

[@alexlubinski7795]

I’m like a total stranger to techno but man it was a hell of enjoyable listen. Great showcase of the OP-Z and generally a proof that nowadays a talented person can create top tier music with a 500 dollar plastic thing that looks like a toy and can fit in your pocket, what an era to live in

[@RedMeansRecording]

It's a magical musical TV remote.

[@jeffblack8911]

More like the Teseract of music making devices!!

[@_jakealous]

Optimized Pressure Zone O P Z OP-Z I see what you did there 👀

[@jordanray1537]

Oh my god I cannot believe I didn't see that

[@sjrproductions8984]

Absolutely amazing. I knew as soon as I saw the OP-Z that this sort of performance was inevitable and if anyone was going to do a good one it would be Jeremy. Someone in the comments said that this is a way to avoid 1000 hours of work. No. This incredible video is what you get when someone puts in the 1000 hours, and then gets an OP-Z. P.S. After watching a few OP-1 videos back, and from making my own songs on the same device, I am even more awe struck at your sound design skills. If Teenage Engineering don’t hit you up for their next device their marketing department needs some looking at, much as I like them.

[@paulburkhart2619]

At about 9:30 min., I forgot I was watching a video of someone playing ONE device. I like the diversity of sounds you get from this guy.

[@jamesbernards8409]

Becoming a chef has taught me to respect the work and sacrifice it takes to develop a skilled craft. Videos like yours shout to me you have sacrificed and worked very hard to do what you do. Keep on going mate

[@Naapeajaea]

You make this thing shine ! Would like to see you do a Q&A on the prep work that goes into a set like this...

[@MisterNashT]

YESSSSS!!!

[@7177YT]

54+ minutes, that's insane. haven't seen anything like this performance done solo on this device. If there is somewherr, I sure appreciate a hint. Very well done indeed!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Check out AA Battery and Cuckoo's page. They both have long live sets with the OP-Z!

[@AABattery]

Only 52 minutes *wink*

[@AABattery]

Also check out Rephazer. He does some seriously nice things with it.

[@7177YT]

@@RedMeansRecording hey thx for the hint! ((: we love u, you know. btw: i wonder if the opz software talk to other apps? you could try and mix opz with ipad synths in performance, like u know AUM and xynthesizer..

[@7177YT]

@@AABattery i'm wading through your back catalog first lol (:

[@ChanseMacabre]

Killer set! I'd definitely go to this show. I really enjoyed the balance of high and low moments, and the transitions between were smooth and clean. The punch-in effects at around 40 minutes really caught my ear in a pleasing way; in fact, that whole section was probably my favorite part. :) Also, shout-out to the fedora-lords writing novels in the comments about what is and isn't "real techno": you guys really showed everyone how cool and intelligent the scene can be, I guess. Much more important to get hung up on semantics than to celebrate making art, after all.

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@MichaalHell]

OOHHRMAAAHGAAAWD THIS IS AMAZING! seriously it is. What I love the most with the OP-Z is that when you sit with it, you always end up feeling like you can make a live set or an album right at that moment. I’ve never felt like that with an instrument. It’s just a barrel of happy times!

[@howardanderson3061]

I agree with you Michael, no matter what your music background and abilities are, you can always create something really cool on the op-z I really love it as well as the op-1 and the pocket operators. I guess I'm a TE fan boy. LOL

[@MichaalHell]

Howard Anderson aren’t we all, they make some really inspirational instruments..

[@inventanew]

I agree, and sampling is coming sooooooon!

[@hv10]

This is so unbelievably well done. This video was my main motivation for finally getting the OP-Z myself, and boy oh boy is what Jeremy is doing here difficult. I am now training with the OP-Z for a few months and I cannot come close to the complexity required for managing a whole set on the OP-Z. On another note: this is such a good set for getting in to the work mode! Nicely done Jeremy :)

[@spumpy3996]

This is just super impressive. Probably much more impressive than most viewers will realize... You clearly know the OP-Z inside and out!

[@AABattery]

Wow Jeremy you did it. This set has it all. Soul, melody, groove, beats, drops and seamless magical transitioning back to back with another you from another dimension!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Gotta time travel to make things work sometime. Thanks for the inspiration. Without you having made that set video I'm not sure I would have attempted it.

[@AABattery]

@@RedMeansRecording Nice! I'm glad you took the time to do it. And man, I have to thank YOU for at least 1/3 of my subscribers! For real.

[@Daeman116]

What a treat! I vote for more long-form sets, this was super fun cardio fuel. You make that OPZ sound 乇乂ㄒ尺卂 ㄒ卄丨匚匚 so thanks for that

[@Skiamakhos]

That bassline, when it comes in around 3 mins in, *goosebumps*.

[@domainofscience]

This is so good!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Thaaaaank u

[@nvrslps]

It's crazy how quickly you mastered a new instrument

[@matszh]

Hypnotized, I thought I didn’t like this kind of music...now it’s one hour later, and I have no regrets.

[@chadxp]

Your Gang is my favorite in this mix and it’s one of my favorite songs rn

[@djpashtet]

25:00 Wow that drop caught me completely off guard! What a monster of a beat!! :D Solid grooves all around, great work, Jeremy. :)

[@Zalinki]

So good to see you masterfully putting this to good demonstration

[@RedMeansRecording]

Thanks! 🥰

[@batmansmk]

Awesome set! Great creativity and infectious beats! It's even more impressive as the whole ergonomics of the opz seem disastrous. The unit constantly moves around, the top buttons give a hard time to your left hand, you don't interact that much with the sequencer, despite being an element front and center in the design...

[@ktroyanos]

I think I actually "get" the OPZ after this. They should become an apple dealer, and bundle this with an iPad, tbh. Because that's what unlocks the intuition. Intuition is what the OP1 became famous for. This -- together with the iPad -- finally makes sense to me.

[@JustinUrban1]

I love this thing so much. I’m looking forward to putting an entire set together with it.

[@erict2899]

now thats some dexterity...sounds awesome too

[@willinwoods]

You are an Artist. Lovely groove as always, and it's great to see you working those buttons and knobs in real time... just awesome.

[@MateosFiestaST]

Teenage Engineering should make a slightly bigger version of the OP-Z with keys and an OLED screen.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Agree

[@Naapeajaea]

Honestly, sometimes giving designers too much input can result in a product unusable for the masses, given TE’s design background I guess this is why you have a product like this, I think there was an absolute lack of foresight into how useful in real world situations this is... no screen, terrible volume button placement, not to mention the buttons on the device seem incredibly difficult to press, but maybe I’m wrong... ? I just don’t understand why it had to be this small ??? It’s not like the OP1 was huge or anything...

[@antfactor]

I agree - in many ways - but sometimes I wonder if it's their "quirkiness" that makes certain people gravitate towards this. It looks like it supports "macro-mapping" and it can manifest as a very musically (and visually) expressive tool with those knobs. But then - if you have an iPad already (honestly - I love iPads as well), it's a full fledged toy box - right? @@Naapeajaea

[@joshwagner1156]

@@Naapeajaea I'm absolutely convinced that most of TE's products are for making music on the go. Especially because the op1 has a built in radio you can sample from. Since a lot of people already carry a tablets with them, you could easily put the OPz in a pocket or a bag and work on your tracks whenever you have a few free minutes

[@sonicultura]

Naaaah I really don't hope so. The size is perfect! And I bring it anywhere anytime. I love the size and I can use it in my studio with my Arturia Keystep to control any of my synths. I love it exactly as it is! :)

[@dozyfish]

Jeremy your talent is amazing. This is just nuts. And its a live set! You make it look easy. Thank you for sharing!

[@AustinWelles]

This is absolutely one of the most wonderful jams I've heard from this channel. Keep it up! Great music to work to.

[@EpicCBgamerOfficial]

Optimized Pressure Zone tracks: [00:06] Drop Move [04:40] Broken Bridge [07:22] Your Gang [10:22] Donkey [13:20] Interlude 1 [14:07] Interlude 2 [15:07] Simmer Down [18:33] Abbadon [22:52] You're a Cat [25:51] Maybe [28:21] Walker and White [32:36] Pass [36:37] I Miss Orbital [41:50] Unfollow the Mouse [45:21] Under the Bridge [48:22] Varnish

[@nicoletbn]

Listened to this on my ride into work and I'm in love. Thank you so much for sharing this~ So hard to not spend the rest of the day playing with my OP-Z now!

[@jmun_11]

Wow, Jeremy! awesome performance and just with the OP-Z ! it's incredible how much you can squeeze from it. I wasn't entirely convinced about getting one (especially after having the OP-1) but this is mindblowing! I want to get one just by looking at your video! awesome job again!

[@bashaenraets9156]

Amazing... Stretching the OP-Z far beyond known limits. Thank you for your inspiration!

[@cuezaireekaa]

Inspiration fur shur Also.. this video would inspire anyone to get one of these. Now to have the skills Red has, is another story.

[@LiamShannon88]

I own one. And can confirm Red is a beast on this thing. But don't let that stop you. Making rubbish music is just as much fun, dive right in the water's lovely.

[@jerem680]

I can't avoid to tell you J, how this mix is giving me joy even if i'm listening to it during boring CAD work..... My heart is dancing. What a luck to have you on earth....

[@MickiNewchurch]

Can't believe that the complete set comes from the small controller / device. I am very impressed

[@Ymsey]

Superbe set man. Great tips learnt, like pressing play with Prg to engage and not jump to the next pattern :) I noticed the jump to a song to another is set to happen on the next beat, no matter the lenght of the longest track ...16th step definition here. We got to be tight and wait for the very last beat of the loop.

[@LiamShannon88]

Clever use of the chain pattern feature. I'd never considered it either. Thanks Red! And thanks @Ymsey for pointing it out!

[@tolgayildiz1388]

Amazing set Jeremy! I owe you that i learned to use the OPZ, and still refer back to your videos to recall the interface after leaving it for a while. Oh, and the Thriller cameo around the 5th minute was so smart and tasteful ;)

[@jordanray1537]

Would definitely say it's kinda a techno-y cross with some deep/progressive house but what a KILLER set man. It is so hypnotising watching you use it and goddammit I want one now.

[@kyletillman1225]

This is a whole vibe. 3 times in one workday, but I digging it!

[@BrotherSkodidi]

This has made my day as I'm just jamming through my workday. J, you are AWESOME -- I hope you know that you've put your talents to GREAT use. :)

[@BrotherSkodidi]

To quote Andrew: "OH! JEREMY!" Nice beats and the whole thing just floooooooooows. Loving it, as always, Jeremy!

[@chrisbliss7130]

seriously, this is one smooth set! thanks jeremy, your music made me nod my head and brighten my mood while typing my job application!

[@arturfil]

Wow two years after and this is still amazing

[@DuckForPope]

Accidentally watched the first half in 1.5 speed. It was awesome. ♥️

[@interaktiveaudio]

It's not the instrument who make the music !!!!! If you are able to do a great Set like this it's because of your knowledge feeling and sensibility even on an instrument made for Ants, not for Human being. Great inspiring Music !!! you deserve more recognition and for sure will be Thanks a lot for sharing

[@chadxp]

I’ve listened to this mix so many times

[@austinbru]

Been waiting for this! Excited to see your workflow with the OP-Z

[@matstjean]

Each time I come here, I just can say .... incredible opz smash!

[@nietaki]

That was an excellent set and unlike any video I saw with the OP-Z. Thanks, Jeremy!

[@Rudespartan117]

Absolutely amazing work Jeremy. Would love to hear and watch more of these in the future!

[@ArekArciszewski]

One of my favourite sets ever.

[@joewee]

you're amazing and your art gives me life

[@simonott9549]

Amazing! Im watching your videos since 2 years and finally some more techno :) keep on going!

[@timc.4363]

just fantastic

[@jamesalderson6803]

This video alone keeps me coming back to my OP-Z. Such a wonderful source of inspiration

[@valquireveljkovic]

WOAH LOVE IT! i was looking for a real performance with this and you did it! thanks!

[@zackorr421]

Holy shit. You just sold me on this thing

[@Adrian-me3tg]

In all seriousness, this track is my new favorite. This invigorated me even more to bug my mom to get me an op-z. (one day I tell you!!! One day!!!)

[@thereisnocontenthere]

Loving your "light show"

[@XtianApi]

This video just autoplayed late at night and I was like “wow this is so put together,it’s like a red means recording track.” Lol. I didn’t recognize the hands through my blurry vision. You are the man. Like only a classically trained flautist turned electronic music engineer/creator can be. You’ve sold so many op-1s

[@RedMeansRecording]

💜

[@helicopter_traffic]

So underrated

[@trulyors]

Amazing, I love these long play sets really shows the capabilities of the instruments!

[@somehaterate6310]

I love you, im watching all of your vids, you are amazing and an inspiration for me

[@evelyn890321]

this is inexplicably good

[@Hell_Inc]

I want to like this video a 100 times

[@FynnJakobsen]

UUUUGH when the kick comes in 😍

[@tktmusic313]

i'm still confused in how this thing works but i'm happy to watch your videos on it anyway

[@CaidicusProductions]

My cat watched the entire video, from start to finish. She was a big fan of your hands and fingers moving in and out of the screen, but her favorite parts where when you picked up and put back your drinking glass.

[@djcuvcuv]

this set is SICK

[@gileswilson534]

Complete mastery of the instrument by Jeremy... Just like he did on the op-1.

[@LiamShannon88]

Fun Fact: This sounds mad and granular on YT half speed. And is 11:20 a cheeky @cuckoomusic collab? Solid set man. Would be right at home in an underground beat lab. Thank you for another brilliant piece of work. Interesting to see your workflow including heavy use of the screen.I love how there are so many different ways to dive into this device. I really like the clever balance between live perfomance and pre-programmed changes at points that need drastic and quick multi-element changes. Can see a lot of thought went into it.

[@joscarrillo]

Very talented

[@JeffScroggin]

Digging this, nice work

[@Ric0chetAus]

Oh man after finding your channel two weeks ago I can’t stop watching this. It spins me out you can do a live performance like this

[@SuperZackJr]

this is SICK ! i was excited to see a nice fat hour long video in my feed. Working to this was exactly what needed to happen, thanks for this friend !

[@ambientzoneofficial]

Just brilliant! ... rewinding bits to see what you did at lightning speed;-)

[@Shetlandshaun1]

Hadnt heard any OP-Z videos that I enjoyed enough to make me want to buy one but I have now. May have to raid my sons piggy bank. I have no children.

[@2mbst1]

Since I'm cannot be affected by the opz gas any further, I finally watched this set. It's going to be on repeat for several coding hours. And I'm even happier than before owning this device, despite its drawbacks. Such a diverse sound.

[@MrUnit731]

It’s making me smile to see how good you are at this! Great vibes with the music.

[@kaelinjoel9328]

Never seen anything like this. Fell in love with the OP-Z this morning. Can't wait to get one.

[@MrUlski]

Jeremy. You have no idea how good this is.

[@mountainmen_peak]

an hour of red means recording... YEAH BOOOOOIII

[@kftyoshi]

Yeah - this is so awesome! Currently listening (again) while working ;) Thanks fpr sharing!

[@ListerTunes]

I have no idea what's going on with this thing but I am glad you do.

[@jordanparrott4357]

The snaps that lead into the bassline @ 10:55 ish . . . amazing!

[@bobbydigitales]

Fuck yeah that first synth lead line. This is some good shit.

[@jorgecuza9848]

Your video of OPZs made me get one. Thanks man

[@chrisliddiard725]

That's been the best hour i've spent in a while... sweet.

[@hobbowizardanimations]

this is great

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Man, this is lovely

[@inbetweenmovements]

great performance!

[@LCB_Meyneth]

what a jam, i love this. Great study music

[@JohanWave]

Really nice set. Got me inspired to make new music. OP-Z with real keys would be lovely!

[@DivKid]

Excellent!

[@ivanyunda]

You have a great taste. This set reminds me of John Digweed's Transitions.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Huge fan!

[@flaviuspopan8024]

Phenomenal set, it's easy to see how much time and energy went into this. Thank you!

[@zacharyjohn4186]

I'm obviously late to this party but fuckin sick. You just sold me on the OP-Z. Great job. Nice set.