Pocket Operator Unboxing + Jam Session Zero

[@peterhammel3799]

Guy on Internet creates incredible techno Song with 6 calculators

[@RedMeansRecording]

"Teenage Engineering Sucks Big Time" is the name of my next album.

[@TheMrInadecuada]

Cow Of The Day?

[@TheMrInadecuada]

***** you didn't get the reference! :D

[@mask1342]

That is one hell of a jam! I am astonished how wonderfully you handle the POs live. I've got 2 of those but I always overload them with too much noise hahahaha You're the man and you've got the feeling :) I am waiting foe more PO stuff!

[@MrCardman12345]

No-faced guy

[@seemikehack]

This goes for every video of his, but the production value on these is just perfect, clean, understated, easy to follow but absolutely hilarious. How has he not blown up yet?

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@seemikehack]

That being said, I'm not very happy with you. Now I have to figure out how to work an OP-1 into the budget, because of your other videos, and convincing the wife is not going to be easy.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Get one for both of you. Sync them. Now you have something to do together. :)

[@seemikehack]

o_O Are you a wizard?! That's it! Thanks for fixing everything forever ^_^

[@dylanbryanton9565]

Is this THE Mike Atkinson from CJSW!?

[@smerks2220]

How has this channel not blown up yet? This is incredible content

[@AlgorhythmKid]

I know! I subscribed about 5 seconds into the first video I watched. So much talent.

[@so2fast4u2]

Smerks Ez. We like it because we are producers and we understand this guy's talent. To the evryday bloke this is wierd beep boop stuff. Chanels blow up on yt only if the content is dumb af so yeah...

[@TheHandleOnYoutube]

Smerks blowing up takes time when it is something with true skill. See, the viewers have to be able to comprehend it. Naturally people hate to think so they skip.

[@Mirceabogdanstanciu]

not everyone enjoys a good chiptune jam

[@kreambo1235]

Ikr? was an instant sub for me also when I just ran into one of his older videos. This dudes amazing

[@liquidtunes]

As the video fades into silence in that room of yours, so many around the world stand up and applaud you in appreciation of your love for music, talent, positivity and the sharing of it all. Yeah cheesy but thank you!

[@cappie2000]

300k people looks a bit like this: www.standard.net/image/2012/05/24/970xa16-9_b0_q100_p1/Golden-Gate-75th-7.jpg

[@YouGotOptions2]

Fuck YEAH!!!! Me and my two sons were like HE KILLED THAT!!!!!! Lol

[@nmagain24]

This may be the most accurate statement ON KZbin!

[@alterthough]

Read this, stood up and applauded. Damn good vibes in this melody!

[@HandelOp6No5]

This is the type of comment my comments want to be when they grow up.

[@lukesnider2301]

I love how “spooky” sounds are just sounds we associate with the Pokémon Tower in lavender town

[@YouGotOptions2]

I dont care what anybody says *THIS* is THEE GREATEST product review/demonstration of ALL TIMES! Dude you should get LIFE TIME free products from this company for EVERY product they make. Lol.

[@dougmapper3306]

I brought one of these to school for a math test and I got an A.

[@SSHEEEEESHH]

A Calculator

[@IMP1G]

@@SSHEEEEESHH I don't know why, but your comment had me dying.

[@YouGotOptions2]

Dont mind me, just came back here to pay my respects and lay flowers at the grave stone of "It" because.... HE KILLED IT!

[@boardsontt1756]

I started dancing in my room about 4 minutes in... couldn’t help it. Funny thing is I don’t dance... imagine a lobster on the loose after escaping a hot pot... Rock lobster I am Rock lobster now, because of you my friend. Thanks

[@AGilbii]

*slams gavel* Make way for the dancing lobster!

[@qg4091]

The crispness of the sounds coming from these is really sick. Especially love the last tune in the vid, so funky!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Yeah, I gotta agree, the last one is my fav too!

[@Uncle_John_Ai_Xin]

I really love your addition to narrating text over what's happening on screen! Your graphic engineering really shines and is only matched by your talent for creating fun tunes! Great jam session!

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@untrust2033]

Guy: What instrument do you play? Me: It's complicated

[@ianpatrickwijaya2657]

That's a calculated response

[@quassar89]

@@ianpatrickwijaya2657 Guy: What instrument do you play? Me: YES kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWicYpudg9t6f8k

[@iceytea204]

Brilliant

[@senjuromon]

The transition at 9:23 feels so good. I mean, this all feels really good, but that gliss on the bass is like ASMR delightful. (also

[@RedMeansRecording]

+senjuromon nice :)

[@ludwigkopp8130]

When enabling equipment meets talent, anything can happen. Great vid.

[@julesbenci]

can you please do my tax return too ?

[@badbenjy]

Slowly working its way towards being my favourite piece of music. Genuinely don't know how many times ive listened to this.

[@markcarlson647]

You are so incredibly talented man. I've been watching your videos for the last week (and going back and watching older ones too). All your OP-1 videos are fascinating. I really want to get one haha. I especially enjoyed this video and just how creative and witty you are. I would be down to collaborate on a song or something!

[@the14thearlofgurney84]

Got all 9. Opened two of them. Hugely impressive bits of kit. Happy to watch the masters beforehand and take my time. Gadget heaven.

[@AccurateBeats]

Jesus! This is a complete homerun man! The song(s?), the editing, the flow... Very very impressive! I love the texts and the animations a lot! I never went for the PO's since I feel like having one or two doesnt cut it... You really showed what is possible with all of them. Again: super impressive!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Thanks! There are a few of them that definitely stand out as solo devices, but together they fill in all the little nooks and cracks... and you know I gotta have my layers. :)

[@YouGotOptions2]

Hell yea accurate and just so you know your vids somehow led me here too!

[@FiveElementNinja]

Easily better than anything I've ever made with all my Pocket Operators. Well done!

[@prodigalsun1678]

Bravo sir you absolutely need to record an entire album on these things man this is one of my favorite electronic recordings I've heard

[@YouGotOptions2]

This is THEE SICKEST demo of these things i have seen thus far ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET!!!

[@benbauer1065]

Sick! Im really impressed by the musicality your getting out of these things. They have a very nice digital sound I love.

[@h2o1969]

Well done boi! That was super fun. I started jamming and bopping around and it got a little loud in here. You are on a roll. There have been some good releases lately. Different stuff too. This one caught me by surprise.

[@n__n]

Great hell, you're the SEQUENCE WIZARD. The last part was especially catchy. You make these devices work for you.

[@DriftingMunki]

This is how I found you, and I've download this jam from your bandcamp, and watched this video countless times. I love your style. keep up the good work. if I ever get to make something, movie, game, etc, I'd love to work with you. ✌

[@RedMeansRecording]

Thank you, that's an awesome comment. I'm always up for talking collaboration.

[@mickeybreezy]

This is impossibly amazing.

[@andrewdonaghy2060]

Very inspiring! I keep replaying the last 3rd of the video. Pure 8 bit magic.

[@flipugotthis]

update: I am still in love with this set! Thank you so much!

[@flipugotthis]

update: still listn x) ♥

[@Jasonseymour85]

Absolutely brilliant, mesmerising. And the old school video game effects are such a throw back. Keep 'me coming

[@killnine]

Just found this channel last night randomly. Love the content, and definitely make it super entertaining to watch. Great content!

[@RedMeansRecording]

awesome, welcome

[@andersingram]

Really nicely done mate. Particularly liked the switches in style :) Sounding sick.

[@mookiemorjax]

Holy smokes, 8:16 reminds me SO MUCH of this old game boy game I used to love called Warlocked. Nostalgia, Ahoy!!

[@sarutan8san]

Morjax Plays I WAS JUST SAYING THAT TO MY FRIEND

[@guitarmaaaad004]

10:08 for headbang moment, well done this is absolutely incredible, thought your OP-1 vids were good but this is on a whole other level

[@Eitans88]

I absolutely ADORE your style. keep it up my friend! keep up the good work!

[@cjrobbins1598]

yeah I appreciate your leaf... luck ain't got nuthin to do with it, friend. You're a skilled and talented PO player! These are serious instruments. Thanks to Teenage Engineering for bringing creativity, simplicity, and a gamer's spirit to instrument making. Really dope to see you demonstrating that to the world! Been watching your videos for a few weeks and they are inspiring and informative. Thank You!

[@Dagopintos]

Pet dogs and making beats. Can't imagine anything more important than that. Great jam, man.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Always trying to get that dream.

[@SoniCodaa]

I’m trying to get started making electronic music and other genres as well. I just got the three PO bundle and it’s so intimidating and I don’t know where to begin… I it’s so bittersweet watching RMR’s (and others) awesome videos because he is such a maestro and gives me immense inspiration. I have so much idea/inspiration overload but it seems so daunting. I need to get these ideas out before I go crazy!

[@rickywinterborn]

i have two of these...the urge for more is strong

[@JeremieLaliberte]

Just got my third! When will this end?

[@mathias841]

I thought one was sufficient

[@NALTOdeluxe]

@@JeremieLaliberte it seems we’ve reached the end. Not that they’re ceasing production, but teenage engineering output in general is slowing down and we haven’t got new PO’s in a while. Still, grab what you can while you can. (But save one for me too, will ya?)

[@cloud99vii27]

I don't know what to say you're amazing, for me this is simply magic, and these instruments are awesome P.s. the editing is also very clean and funny, I'm looking at you SOLO

[@FreezerKing]

A tour de force!

[@Kenevl]

Already calculators play music? I slept for ages?

[@1.2.3.4..5]

Александр Коновалов there are some old Casio calculators that could do it as well

[@stumbling]

complex waveforms

[@ZenNaster]

Doge PhD lololol yo great comment

[@tablaninja]

I can’t stop watching this!!!! Also, this video has single handedly led to me purchasing one a day for the last 4 days...

[@muttefur]

this channel, is full of talent!

[@NaltaLife]

You're the operator with your pocket calculators

[@djhaloeight]

Nalta great comment...love kraftwerk!

[@petertelinde130]

This is still my all time favorite jam on the classic PO's, well done Sir

[@ShadowPilot]

That was eerily impressive.

[@creativemagic1289]

This video is amazing, please do more with PO's! I really want to see you play more tunes, it sounds GREAT!

[@Toza619]

best part of my day when you upload, keep up the great work man

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@zooblestyx]

Enjoyed this so many times. Still kicks my ass every time.

[@yolko1280]

this video consisted of me staring at your sick tattoos with techno music in the background

[@u1y55e]

thats not techno my man

[@tarkovsky3875]

@@u1y55e you're not techno!

[@crispinchicken]

@Sm got 'im!

[@stervr2153]

More PO jams please. Inspirational

[@wrldwideindifference]

fantastic video sir. its been about 12 years since i started making electronic music, and originally i started with daws and midi controllers, but that got out of hand so i went the modular synth route, and that started taking up a lot of space, so i eventually started looking for little things to make music with. these pocket operators, along with the korg volca and monotron series, make up my current setup. sooo much fun. im thinking about taking them all apart and building a custom synth (or two due to liking to keep things small) out of all the parts.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Wow, you've had quite the journey there! Especially going modular and coming back. I thought no one ever returned from modular land. :) I love the idea of big synths, really lust over the Prophets and the Virus TI. But my pocketbook and attention span push me towards smaller things that I can make music with on their own. Hence all my groovebox kinda things. Fun and inspiring. What are you thinking about doing for your custom synth?

[@wrldwideindifference]

ha yea it started as gear lust for me, using reason a lot, but being frustrated with how tedious it was, and seeing people with the MASSIVE WALLS of modules and wires like, i want in on that, what even is that haha. i would watch videos about modules, and acquire featured modules or stuff i could identify, and see what i could do. at the time i was also into circuit bending, and was trying to destroy toys and cheap keyboards to make cool sounds because i was really into idm/glitch, etc...and i was making custom cases to house stuff i had taken apart...eventually i thought to combine the two interests, to make my own instruments...now whenever i buy something, i wonder, could i make it better...im not sure what i plan on doing, i kind of just do it, like, i took the po-12 apart last week, as well as a junk zoom r16 mixer i had, and combined them to make a drum machine (currently housed in a shoe box while i work on it and design a case). it only has 9 channels but now i can volume control with sliders each channel and assign various drums or loops to those channels...essentially enhancing what the po-12 can do...i feel like im rambling haha (quote you nervous hands time cant stop typing i could go on for ever)

[@wrldwideindifference]

ever heard of a band called The Flashbulb (benn jordan)? he also got me on this path. i had no idea back then how to get crazy synth sounds out of a guitar, but i wanted to, and didnt understand cv/midi conversion, and those hot hand things didnt exist, so that also got me into learning how to build and circuit bend stuff to do what i wanted.

[@RedMeansRecording]

I fucking *love* The Flashbulb. Huge respect.

[@wrldwideindifference]

^ _ ^ first person ive ever mentioned him to who knows who that is. awesome! we play guitar the same way, like, left handed but still strung for a righty.

[@gwall4603]

How in the heck? That’s really amazing! ❤️ this channel. Everytime I stop by, I’m like, what?!

[@RuntyWilson]

Is your face always that pixelated or did you melt it off with BAAAAASSSSS?

[@RedMeansRecording]

IT WAS THE BAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSS

[@RuntyWilson]

RED MEANS YOU LOVED MY COMMENT. #newfangled

[@airhead1]

Ben Lewis hh

[@yo4jo1470]

but not at 10:52

[@BUGHAKARASTA]

:D

[@kittywabbit1260]

when pure technology meets pure talent.. no gimmicks involved.

[@demofactory]

That was epic!!!! The leaf on the table looks like one of your tattoos fell off your arm!!!!!

[@ganjanaut]

Great jam, nice to see they got now casing for the pocket operator

[@pauleytee8410]

this is fucking fantastic, i keep coming back.

[@nmagain24]

Same

[@YouGotOptions2]

Word

[@abrahambagas1607]

and this is why i love your channel. the vids and music are much more interesting than others

[@kreambo1235]

man.. your'e so talented... and to top it all, you got such a great taste and skills in editing videos. Your videos (most especially, your sound creations) are amazing. I Remember back then when I first saw one of your videos. It was an instant sub. keep up the good shit ;D

[@RedMeansRecording]

+kreambo1235 ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheElephantRoom1]

These things are so incredible sounding!!!!! Thanks for your performance :-)

[@corpclarke]

This channel is awesome.

[@Xenooni]

still so good man, even a year later. hard to believe its been a year already! woof.

[@dorijoe]

oh man, this is brilliant and so much fun to watch. it actually becomes a club banger at 5:50! 👊

[@ravenwav]

My new favorite channel, this guy is dripping with talent

[@travelwithcamera]

i'm digging the hell out of your videos. haven't come across one i don't like. fantastic work my friend!

[@RedMeansRecording]

[@KNHSynths]

Good job with such little machines ! Pac-Man-Techno style is not my favorite one but you're doing it very well, so bravo !

[@72ndHUMAN]

The cutest Spooky ghost

[@RedMeansRecording]

2 spoopy

[@bvalbuena22]

This is the first time I turn on notifications for a channel. Such pure and amazing content. Keep it up

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Wreck Tangle nice, thank you and welcome

[@dhazlerig69]

I don't think I've ever wanted to instantly purchase something as instantly and impulsively as I do these right now

[@masonklepp5651]

I love this man, he is a pure soul

[@UsurperTCG]

you can do this with 6 bricks and i cant even understand FL Studio * face palm * lol

[@jowjjoeksidnwosjxnalwosmbl5476]

Those are actually simplier than FL (especially for a beginner), however his skills/talent are undeniable. I'm pointing out that just to motivate you, in case you wish to make music 😉

[@SempiternamentePisa]

Please could you help me to get back my jaw which fell on the floor while listening? I'm speechless...that was stunning...congrats bro!

[@SmartestShark]

Dude, your videos are unbelievable. Incredible. I wish I could subscribe harder. Thank you for this content.

[@14rss]

This is a great song. Keep it up Jeremy.

[@fen4554]

Getting demo scene flashbacks there...

[@RedMeansRecording]

hell yeah

[@DarenPage]

Keeping the Demoscene alive!

[@LiveReview]

I love to watch this again and again :)

[@tamat]

sick editing moves, bro

[@marcusivo]

that was amazing man, I had no idea what those things were going to sound like!

[@evanmcdoniels]

This is wicked and incredible! Do you mind sharing in the description which models you were using? I'm guessing the super 80s arcade sounds was the Arcade PO (I really want those sounds) also what do you recommend starting with? I'm thinking the Speak will be my go to for getting whimsical.

[@geffenfair777]

Great work! I just subscribed, love the pocket operators!

[@kimeiga]

"Pet dogs and make beats." Words of a genius of one, and i suppose the other as well. 😀

[@RedMeansRecording]

plz do not forget to pet dog

[@WulfWehrle]

Jeremy Leaird-Koch you ROCK.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Wulf Wehrle

[@mbrosatellite]

I got Rhythm, Factory, Sub, and Office on the cheap last week. This video got me to order Arcade and Robot tonight. Killer sound and really great video production too. Subbed AF.

[@AveMcree]

fukk it I subbed lol.... I've had my PO's for a minute but I hated the fixed chord progession. However, you really did these justice.. Great job

[@_skysick_]

The chord progression isn't fixed! Read the manual!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Chord mode on the PO-20 works just like pattern mode on all the POs. You can sequence chord changes as patterns. Here's the list of chords : chord 1-16 1. dm 2. em 3. Esus 4. E 5. F6. G 7. C/G 8. E/G# 9. am 10. C/A 11. dm/A 12. D/A 13. A 14. B/A 15. C 16. D

[@AveMcree]

Skysick I read the manual dude. When I said "fixed chord progression" I was referring to the scale mode.. Its much like the Korg ES2 where you can't play free form.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Ah, fair enough! Different names for the same thing. I can understand how that would be a limitation.

[@foxorian]

That outro man. That perfectly timed arp-FX outro got me some feels man.

[@frzzysbeats7651]

Title: "Yeah. This is what I do for a living"

[@JulzTremblay]

Thanks for all the great videos Jeremy, I learn so much watching you! Cheers man!

[@OutInTheAM]

Unboxes then make a hit instantly

[@Norivee]

Gave me huge shivers, you get me high on music.

[@SPLENDIDZEN]

Nice Performance!!!...

[@invadercem2]

Whoa! My jaw is on the floor right now. These look so cool. They do what I wished my calculators would do back in school. Off to Google I go to find out more about these little things.

[@RedMeansRecording]

+Charles Middleton there are lots of great examples of poeole making excellent stuff on KZbin with them!

[@vvlvmusic]

Gotta have 'em all, eh? Awesome :) Still watching the video but I just wanted to ask which PO is your fav and why. Cheers.

[@RedMeansRecording]

Here's my take : Sub : some great sounds, some sounds I don't really know what to do with. Can get some awesome glitchy stuff playing with the step-locked performance effects. Rhythm : Actually really useful little drum kit with a few sounds I don't use much. Again, the performance effects and the ability to sub-sequence (lightly) per step make this shine. On it's own, you're just going to get a cool little drum toy, but paired with something else it would be dope. Factory - This one is really cool. Capable of leads and complex sequences. Also has a rudimentary drum machine that can be sequenced independently of it's synth sounds. Arcade - maybe the best choice for your first one as it offers drums, leads, and chords all in one. You can get a big sound out of it and the performance effects are unique. Office - I don't know, I just... I mean, I want to like it. I find that it works better as a filler in the context of using all of them at once, but on it's own it's a little esoteric for me. Robot - Another standout, maybe my favorite after Arcade. Great lo-fi "video game" leads. You can sequence a sound, play a lead on top, and there's a drum machine that can play independently, IIRK.

[@Pezeshful]

nice vid, nice music, nice editing skills both with audio and video, well done sir

[@sebastiangheorghiu4751]

Your gifted Jeremy! Keep them coming.

[@FranLegon]

Sebastian Gheorghiu you're*

[@droogsurgeon1440]

I've listened to this so many times now... SoundCloud too actually... love it

[@RedMeansRecording]

+droogsurgeon1440 thanks! I think it's available for free to download on my Bandcamp too

[@MajidAlQassimi]

Bro what an epic set and had me smiling the whole way! The humor and the vid edit need to be praised as well! Literally got an OP-1 after watching your vids and loving it! Quick Q, what are you running on the laptop to capture the sets?

[@RedMeansRecording]

Cheers Majid! I usually run the audio straight into the camera for recording, but for this session I ran it into Ableton so I could monitor everything in real time.

[@MajidAlQassimi]

Jeremy Leaird-Koch that was my guess. I run ableton as well. Thanks for the feedback I arpeggiate it!!!

[@RedMeansRecording]

Majid Al Qassimi I ARPEGGIATE YOU

[@liquidtunes]

Majid, are you in Dubai by any chance? Looking for similarly minded producers.

[@MajidAlQassimi]

liquidtunes I am, actually try to danke as much as I can, but primarily play drums. I do have a few guys in a circle we try to meet up. Can you message me directly on you tube?

[@justindrakecroft]

Awesome jam!

[@CHXXVI]

Widih Aesthetic Bang

[@dhpz]

CHXXVI A E S T H E T I C D O N G

[@j_0076]

I'm relatively new here and I find your talent very pleasing to my ears, and also the funny & creative edits in the video make me laugh. I love it! :)