Teenage Engineering OB-4 // What's all the Hocus Pocus About?

The mysterious Teenage Engineering OB-4. DEMYSTIFYING it with this demo/review.
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Teenage Engineering OB-4 // What's all the Hocus Pocus About?
This video demystifies the OB-4 and demonstrates what all of the hocus pocus is about! Of course, the main point here is to figure out if the magic speaker is right for YOU! 🤔
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#teenageengineering #ob4 #demo #review

[@LiamKillen]

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[@MDWeezer]

"Volum" @ 5:49!

[@LiamKillen]

👻👻👻👻👻

[@middaymeds]

After watching a bunch of videos on the OB-4, the only conclusion I can come to is that its main purpose is to give high people something to tinker with.

[@LiamKillen]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@petermuller161]

Uh, is that not us?

[@ropeburn6684]

Dude Duuuuuuude A nice groovebox is MUCH better when you're high!

[@sawtooth808]

Or people with ADD such as my self, I mean, is it a portable speaker? is it a looper? is it a radio ? 🤷‍♂️

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yeah sample and play after a few martinis sounds about right!

[@wildnotemusic]

This feels like the ultimate tool for a music student. You have your metronome, and you can use the looping, sampling, and speed adjustment for transcribing jazz solos that are difficult to do at full speed!

[@LiamKillen]

Yeah and it would get you so much attention. You’d be “that guy”

[@albertkristmas59]

In don’t know bout you, but I hadn’t money for gadgets like this. I think a student would go for a laptop instead for all the things you named. Beautiful device but I when i have inspiration I need a more serious device and if I want to fiddle around I need a smaller device. And For some field experimentation I thing its to expensive to carry around a just cant find a good argument to buy it.

[@LiamKillen]

fair enough!

[@frankpalomacity]

Students from Dubai maybe

[@maynardewm]

Just like any laptop could do though?

[@mattytrane]

Hope the channel keeps growing, your content is great. Thanks for looking at this product, its a quirky one for sure.

[@LiamKillen]

Thanks Matthew! Appreciate you being here

[@britishfireworks]

I loveee how the knob moves when changing and doing stuff

[@LiamKillen]

I love that visual too!!

[@britishfireworks]

@@LiamKillen super simple but looks so awesome!!

[@markgirvan5980]

Great review. I took the plunge, I know it's expensive and not for everyone, but I have to say whenever I play it people always comment on the sound quality. And the ambient sounds you can get from it are totally incredible.

[@LiamKillen]

Yeah Mark! It's an attention grabber and surprisingly high qual for its size.

[@sleekthegeek6669]

All they needed to do was add an audio output and I might have considered buying this

[@ZidaneA]

@@sleekthegeek6669 Yeah so many Teenage Engineering products seem to fall short on just one or two functions that would have made it purely awesome..

[@lunarvision]

Very thorough & practical review, and awesome little product!!

[@LiamKillen]

Indeed! Thank u for watching 😀

[@Shadow__X]

I really like the motorized knob and scratchpad, they give a whole new dimension of control and visualization to this thing

[@LiamKillen]

Such a clever lol design!

[@jeitoots]

Works great as an ambient / drone machine. It has a built in ambient feature which is pretty good but I always use it for background drones. Just slow down any radio broadcast etc. I usually go down to 0.1 x speed.

[@LiamKillen]

Exactly! I love that FX as well

[@Two-Eyed_Boy]

Great work on this! Can you show us some footage of the POs through this bad boy? That's gotta provide some level of fun!

[@LiamKillen]

Oh hell yeah! Thanks for the ♥️ as always

[@mark_midmark]

It definitely seems like a cool device to have to work out samples while just naturally listening to music, just to hear a bit and then immediately hear a sample of it. Seems cool.

[@LiamKillen]

Highly recommended 😊

[@HanjoSynth]

Very nice review, its a bit pricey for sure. But that does not take away from it being awesome and any music/design lover must buy. Hope TE sends it my way some day hahah

[@LiamKillen]

Like all other YTE gear it’s very unique!

[@sawtooth808]

With OB 4 as a speaker for “out & about” sessions, has my attention, I’m intrigued

[@LiamKillen]

Yup it’s perfect for that

[@kathleencoveny3860]

Cheers to the process .. thanks for the insights .. tips .. tools !

[@LiamKillen]

My pleasure as always!

[@macmcdowell6709]

Hey Liam, first of all: love the content, you are a legend. Second of all: is it possible to loop and/or slow down/speed up the mantra box?

[@LiamKillen]

I actually haven’t tried it but if you’re asking I’m assuming no

[@dmcinnis23]

Wonderful demo. Thank you!

[@LiamKillen]

It’s a pleasure

[@andrewserich2076]

Dude, that just was off the hook.,,, these guys are going to crack time travel...just wow.

[@LiamKillen]

That’s their next project 😂

[@I.O.M.]

I love small and micro stuff (I have an 4" bass cab/amp) Interesting concept. I'd totally get one in walkman size, one speaker, and audio out for all slow speed fun in the world. I think they need to make a mini version :P Thanks for the review.

[@LiamKillen]

They have those frekvenz which are interesting

[@I.O.M.]

@@LiamKillen Somehow missed those. Just need to hack the pocket one. HA!

[@LiamKillen]

lol!

[@Mr.Zariguello]

Finally a proper review for the OB-4!!! Thanks for the vídeo it looks like a nice companion for my OP-1… but that damned price tag 🥲

[@LiamKillen]

Yeah it’s always the price tag with TE!

[@user-md3is4dq2d]

I would think if you own an op1 you’d be Willing to buy the ob4

[@llllllllllllllllllll]

@@user-md3is4dq2d what if they had the money 10 years ago but not this year? what if they had the money for a synth and not a speaker with synth like features? nuance.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Bought one on sale from TE and having fun learning to use it for monitor portable solution and sample and send to SP 404 MK2 to make fun beats.

[@Audio.Treats]

Hey @Liam Kilen what would you recommend for a nice portable blue tooth speak for the op-1? Or will latency will always be an issue with aux?

[@LiamKillen]

Most bluetooth speakers have latency unfortunately- studio speakers might be a better bet. But then you’d need an audio interface

[@schmapps1]

I’m not an OB-4 hater by any means…I think you can come up with some very interesting textures and glitchy loops/soundscapes, and it’s a really cool idea especially in the realm of “lo-fi”. HOWEVER…just what are you supposed to do with those cool sounds once you’ve created them? No line-out is INSANE and makes this device borderline unusable for producers. Why, Teenage Engineering. Just….WHY?!

[@LiamKillen]

I feel you- I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re up to something though- maybe with an update

[@schmapps1]

@@LiamKillen how do you update an output jack onto the device, though? Lol. I suppose it could maybe be over Bluetooth but I don’t know how that would work in a DAW either

[@LiamKillen]

Who knows what they’re up to

[@user-dk3wg5ud5l]

@@schmapps1 Maybe it can do line out but TE just decided to not utilise it.

[@LiamKillen]

Maybe there’s a secret back door that they’ll bust out on us in a few months

[@MDWeezer]

I've owned one for a while - it sounds great, I've never once been concerned about the battery life, it's always had a ton of juice in it and with the motorized volume and tape scrubber, I now want every device I own with encoders to be motorized... Also - the physical Ortho Remote is a great companion to it! Zero regrets on the purchase and I use it way more than expected. If anything, finding a jazz station, slowing it down to .8x speed and it's just bliss!

[@MDWeezer]

Also the "ambient playlist" you mention at 9:55 is the karma disk mode. Emulates a mantra box and you can cycle through 30 different chants which are just repeating loops. The first mode in the ambient mode which splashes the radio full of reverb and other tricks.

[@LiamKillen]

Ahhh the battery life- something I should have mentioned

[@LiamKillen]

Ah ok ok I see! Thanks for filling me in!

[@MDWeezer]

@@LiamKillen you can also tip the OB-4 forward and it’ll show a battery meter on the display.

[@LiamKillen]

I can’t figure out how to scroll through the chants! How do you do it?

[@nolanpho3281]

Are the speed adjustment and reverb the only “ambient” filters for tweaking audio? Online there’s a lot of talk about “instant ambiance.” Now I’m confused if TE was just referring to their pre recorded ambient track on disk mode 😅

[@LiamKillen]

You can roll up the ambience on radio/live stream with “disk”- It’s a really interesting ambient reverb sort of effect.

[@zachshult]

Just got mine. Truly awesome. Great sound and super fun. I can’t believe that it doesn’t have an output though... huge missed opportunity, this would have been the ultimate sampling tool of it did :/

[@LiamKillen]

You are absolutely right about that! TE makes statements like that and just commits to them

[@Khordmaster]

Great video brooooooo!!! So at 12:08 you’re getting latency even when plugging in or is that Bluetooth?

[@LiamKillen]

It’s just coming from any external audio- internal audio there’s no latency. Thx for watching!

[@itsonewish]

Thanks for the video Liam, it's got me thinking it might be good to listen to your own tracks on the OB4 to see if they actually sound better sped up, slowed down or remixed in parts. Could make an interesting tool in that final phase of production 🤔 🎶

[@LiamKillen]

I would rather use actual tape for that sort of thing . I have a cassette recorder that does this very well without having to mic it.

[@itsonewish]

@@LiamKillen that's a good point. I think if I do buy an OB4 then it will be for enjoying the radio and speaker.

[@LiamKillen]

🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@reazallykhan8614]

I’m waiting for mine to be delivered...can’t wait

[@LiamKillen]

love it! It seems like there's a serge of people buying them again- that's awesome to hear.

[@reazallykhan8614]

@@LiamKillen I love it....but I need send mine back....the volume knob is behaving irrationally ....

[@alistairsteadman3765]

I wonder how many people have bought this with the features in mind, tinkered with for them bit and then just used it as a portable speaker. It’s a beautiful speaker and sounds great but there are plenty of other options for much less money. Oh and I think I’d worry all the time about the cones getting damaged.

[@LiamKillen]

That’s more or less where I’m at- sounds fkn great

[@littledoodle5689]

need full vid of u playing drums yo!!!! sounded incredible

[@LiamKillen]

Thank u! 😊

[@DYVNbeats]

great video! do you know if the music in the onboard ambient playlist is royalty free? that could be a deciding factor for me whether to get one or not 🤔

[@LiamKillen]

I’m not certain but think that yes it is

[@nomad1517]

Fun fact: TE made a series called frekvens for IKEA. That's actually how I found out about them in the first place. TE isn't an instrument company by heart, although they have been making them, their main idea is interactive art basically. Something you can actually use and enjoy and also look good. But I guess music was something that nobody was seeing as an art piece that actually makes music, and make music well with it. Also, from what I understand, a lot of their sounds came from Reasons factory synths and I think a few from ableton as well. Jakob Haq programmed the sounds for the pocket operators. He has a youtube channel called haqattaq or something like that. Pretty cool stuff.

[@LiamKillen]

Yea! They discontinued those a while back but they sound pretty fkn cool

[@nomad1517]

@@LiamKillen They were. First time I saw them, I was like, that is the most euro thing I've ever seen. I remember seeing swedish house mafia with the op1 and I wondered what it was, looked it up, then it hit me, so I was like, hmm. Checked out more and more of their catalog, and bought the po-33 a couple of years later I think, just to see what it was all about.

[@barrywhite7741]

It’s pretty much an audio TiVo. How many times have you been listening to the radio in the car or anywhere else and felt you should be able to rewind? Add the captive TE audience and a super slick interface and there u go.

[@LiamKillen]

Right!? 😃

[@MilesKvndra]

Great insights buddy! Many thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙌🏻

[@LiamKillen]

Thanks Miles! Thanks as always for watching! ❤️

[@daniellove4576]

I've had one of these for months now and had no idea it did all of this. I just bought it because it looks cool and sounds good. I also use the chakra aligner chants as my kids' alarm clock.

[@LiamKillen]

Oh that’s a great idea

[@jordaneast3329]

does it have a power on timer? like an clock alarm? i'd love that

[@ernestbuckstarr]

If you please, can you use the Bluetooth and line input at the same time? Is the fidelity good enough to use as monitor to do a mix? Thanks!

[@LiamKillen]

mmmnot sure i'd mix with this- it could be a good reference speaker though- you can't use line in and bluetooth at the same time! it's one or the other.

[@roman018]

Nice Video! 👏👏👏

[@LiamKillen]

Thx for watching :-)

[@stonedapesociety5628]

Oh Damn.. another piece of gear that will persecute me in my dreams! I always listen music on yt slowed down or speeded up..now I'll do with OB-4

[@LiamKillen]

It is quite satisfying

[@max_mittler]

I'm sure somebody pointed this out before but regarding the lack of a line out, it's possible there was some legal issue with it being mainly used as a radio, there would be some restriction against giving users the ability to easily record and save the radio stream via line out. That being said, you OP-1 has a radio feature and a line out, the only difference I can think is maybe because radio is the main feature (or one of the main features) of the OB-4 (and it's marketed as a radio), where the OP-1 radio is kind of a background feature and it's marketed as a synth. Just some thoughts, we know TE is not usually like this so there must be a reason.

[@LiamKillen]

I don't think it was a legality thing- they just made a statement and went with it IMO!

[@aschen]

I would imagine having a line out or USB to get project audio would probably fall under the same thing as just recording music from the radio digitally or on tape, something devices have been able to do for decades. The ability to sample and manipulate the sound further strips it, because you are creating something new

[@bradydansmith]

Great video man and great music! I just wanted to point out that when you were scrubbing the tape after activating ambient mode it was setting the sleep timer for the OB-4 to turn off.. I made this mistake for the first week before I got my head around it. The trick is to wait a few seconds, after activating ambient mode, before scrubbing. One more thing.. the tape table on its own doesn’t change the amount of ambience it changes the algorithm. I believe 50% is essentially the zero point, +100 to the right is Algorithm A intensity +100 to the left is Algorithm B intensity I’m just guessing as TE are charmingly vague about this stuff. I’m sure you know this already :) The Dry/Wet amount is set by holding down input then adjusting the tape table. Once again, great video and great musics

[@LiamKillen]

Yes! Thanks for clearing this up! ♥️

[@djsandy303]

can you not direct input an instrument into the ob4 via aux, put it in ambient mode, and use it as an effects processor?

[@LiamKillen]

Yo cannot- you can only do that to the radio unfortunately.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

cool stuff!!

[@LiamKillen]

🍻

[@aakash9058]

Latency on line-in input is a deal killer. Unbelievable.

[@LiamKillen]

lol

[@sodiumlights]

Great video, cheers. Not having that output jack would drive me nuts though.

[@LiamKillen]

It’s a statement

[@sodiumlights]

@@LiamKillen and what they are stating is...? :)

[@LiamKillen]

Even after making this video i’m still not 100% sure

[@sodiumlights]

@@LiamKillen haha.

[@MrOuija-rr8kq]

For the price I’m gonna need it to hit 1000 bpm

[@LiamKillen]

maybe with the next update lol

[@brianwyse5810]

I have the sp 404 II, a zoom h1n, and a pair of Sony MDR 7506. I was thinking this might be the ultimate way of 'avoiding' buying regular studio monitors (as i'm currently based in vietnam, and with moving around a lot, i'm not that into buying/selling ok studio gear etc.) Sampling local radio station broadcasts (or evening getting into pirate broadcasting) seems like a lot of potential fun). The one big drawback, or even fear, is jamming with latency. Just wondering how your getting on with that, or if hopefully, there's some solution for this. Many thanks. B

[@LiamKillen]

There’s a new update that basically gets rid of latency!

[@brianwyse5810]

@@LiamKillen already updated?

[@jasonsullivan4957]

where did you get the cool sticker for your opz (at 14:06) ??

[@LiamKillen]

Oversynth!

[@DavidvbZombieFX]

Fantastic!! If I had $600 I’d buy it in a heartbeat!

[@LiamKillen]

I feel u

[@JoshIsMakingMusic]

It's interesting getting to see what this thing actually is, I'd been confused, haha.

[@LiamKillen]

You and everyone else lol-

[@etcot8220]

This is my type of thing but would I really be playing with those knobs? Good vid and good conclusion.

[@LiamKillen]

They’re there for u to play with! And thank u 😊

[@ferenclucas2842]

Thanks awesome! They really really should have added just one tsr input even just mini

[@LiamKillen]

Yyyyup - that's Teenage Engineering though lol.

[@imothy]

With something so hands on i'm surprised there isn't an option for woofer protectors. I'd be afraid to dent in those nice woofer domes!

[@LiamKillen]

Yup you’re right- you can get a case for it that’s about it

[@Potterzilla]

Could you further explain your collaboration details? If I get one of these I'll use your link! I'm about 50/50 mainly due to the price and no line out but I would still be able to make it work in a setup

[@LiamKillen]

I don't use it THAT MUCH for actual performance collaboration yet- i'm mostly just using it as an extremely high quality speaker (especially for the size) within my set up. It's nice to go portable and play through an actual speaker that is FKN LOUD if you want it to be. There will also be software updates in the future that will just make the speaker that much more appealing.

[@anthonyjenkins9570]

10:18 if you guys remember this is literally the kick sound and effect that gave the op-1 its big debut in a sweetish house mafia track back in the mid 2000s

[@LiamKillen]

Oh so cool!!

[@tendingtropic7778]

is there also latency when using the line input with a cable?

[@LiamKillen]

Not anymore with the latest update

[@guitarsandsynths656]

Can you get Amazon music on it? Thinking it would be great for my battery powered synths to play outside without need for power.

[@LiamKillen]

Anything via Bluetooth! 😊

[@IamMonvi]

Ngl, if I had disposable income for a portable speaker, I would 100% get this, because it seems like a hoot for campfires and outdoor get togethers more than for any form of production or performance.

[@LiamKillen]

It absolutely is a hoot!

[@rodrigod2917]

This is great for guitar players to learn songs… slow down, rewind sections, etc

[@LiamKillen]

True!!

[@ozziesmom9186]

Thank you so much for this in-depth review. One stupid question, can you use headphones with it?

[@LiamKillen]

Not unless you mod it

[@ozziesmom9186]

Ok thank you so much.

[@LiamKillen]

pleasure

[@lundsweden]

Its like a speaker with a tiny DJ wheel, lol!

[@LiamKillen]

Pretty much! 😂

[@WillisZzz]

Triggered by the lack of output jack. Are outputs jacks THAT troubling for manufacturers? Lol. As a speaker, it sounds great, and it's loud. Back to using it as an instrument, you can do similar drone effects using Eurorack modules like Mutable Instruments Clouds or any number of Make Noise modules. I actually think a small Eurorack setup would be a better use of money, personally, and that's something I never thought I'd say. Dope tunes as always, fella.

[@LiamKillen]

Yeah I think too that it's predominantly a speaker more than anything else.

[@stereoesquemusic]

Thanks for helping me decide that I DO want to spend the money on this! I assume there would be no latency with an aux line-in source? (e.g. the TE TX-6 field mixer)

[@LiamKillen]

They've actually updated and there's basically zero latency now.

[@VJFranzK]

re: Loops - tap tempo and manually set 115.3 tempo would be handy!

[@LiamKillen]

It so would! Maybe they’ll integrate it somehow.

[@Ancaja123]

I wonder if the stereo input could be switched to an output, via a firmware update. If that every became the case, I would buy it in a heartbeat!!!

[@LiamKillen]

Who knows what’s next i’m sure they’ve got some bonkers updates on the way

[@hcab43]

the rewind system is so insane, love everything about this

[@LiamKillen]

It's the best- like or real.

[@lucasschimidt8338]

what is the green thing at 12:00?

[@LiamKillen]

I think you mean the OP-Z ? If you'd like to find out more about it - my Discord would be a good place to check out: discord.gg/xj8J2xJuBP

[@HyperNomadDJYu]

Can I use is instead of genelec studio monitor? 8020?

[@LiamKillen]

Indeed u can

[@HyperNomadDJYu]

@@LiamKillen is it flat sound?

[@davidpope5457]

Surely latency wouldn't be an issue if you used line in?

[@LiamKillen]

Yup still was an issue however with the new update it’s been fixed

[@didierguyaux71]

Tabarnak, bin bon review man

[@LiamKillen]

Merci! :-)

[@rickardrenstrom6318]

Can someone tell me how good it sounds compared to say a Sonos 5 or something. I might buy one but I’m in it for the sound, portability and looks, not any of the “special functions”. Thank you very much!

[@LiamKillen]

I would like to know too :-)

[@rickardrenstrom6318]

@@LiamKillen I bought the OP-4 and it does sound absolutely amazing. Considering it’s size you cannot expect super low and huge base, but the base is still really good! The sound is very clear and balanced, luxurious I would say. So, the sound, combined with the portability and looks makes it definitely worthwhile.

[@sofnaji]

I like that it has an L and R speaker in one unit

[@LiamKillen]

Yes!

[@tedgunderson67]

I think it’s fantastic

[@LiamKillen]

It is indeed

[@mrnitin6057]

I still don't get it. But when you said the word "latency"? that was it . GREAT ! I'm buying one TODAY.

[@LiamKillen]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nickvandijck640]

would a video about how to produce with headphones be a good idea? i think there are many people out there who don't know how to get their sound right using mostly headphones.

[@LiamKillen]

I think it's actually easier/clearer to produce with headphones, but you've gotta have the right ones. I use Sennhesier HD 600 s- they're awesome.

[@nickvandijck640]

@@LiamKillen thanks for the tip, price appears to be reasonable also.

[@zuzkazuzka8284]

So let me get this straight, it's a 600$ speaker for garage jams and outdoors with decent drivers but no protective grill? Are they mad?

[@LiamKillen]

they actually do offer a protective case for when you bring it outside.

[@zuzkazuzka8284]

I would expect that to be standard in this price range. 😅

[@stressless2007]

😂

[@edjefferson9175]

Can I speed up the radio and hear in to the future?

[@LiamKillen]

Haha no you have to rewind before speeding up in that case

[@Helios.vfx.]

Hi, what gender of music is the one that's been playing on that speaker?

[@LiamKillen]

I think you mean genre? Lofi n chill 😎

[@Helios.vfx.]

@@LiamKillen yes yes, my mistake lol. Thank you! Btw, love your track "No distractions"

[@Helios.vfx.]

@@LiamKillen I think you'd like Ulrich Schnauss music, too.

[@tonylyons7711]

Its unfortunate that you cant have outputs to mix down from.. that should be a major consideration before buying..

[@LiamKillen]

Yeah...it's def a statement from TE to do that. That being said, you can always mod it - although what's the point lol.

[@afghamistam1860]

This thing is rad! Really wish it had RCA or some sort of other input :(

[@LiamKillen]

You could probably find an adaptor for that

[@soup8748]

wish they sold covers for the speakers. might have to get a bag tailored for some peace of mind if i buy this one lol.

[@LiamKillen]

They do actually!

[@markgirvan5980]

@@LiamKillen teenage engineering- of course they do lol

[@bbingtube]

The 20’ LE got me. Want it. 🔊

[@LiamKillen]

😏

[@brianwyse5810]

Any way around that latency?

[@LiamKillen]

Yes! The new update!

[@mikegeary8056]

No output is obnoxious

[@LiamKillen]

It’s a choice that’s for sure!

[@DomDomPop]

It’s really nice that it goes to 800 BPM, just in case you’re making music for cats.

[@LiamKillen]

😂

[@DomDomPop]

@@LiamKillen It sounds funny, but it’s a thing! I researched it when I was trying to make a song for my cat before he passed. Apparently they like music with bird/critter sounds and at 800 BPM because it’s close to the frequency of their purring. Have yet to find hardware that can pull it off… until now lol

[@mewtwo1022]

So it doesn’t have aux port?

[@LiamKillen]

nope

[@mastaboog749]

Dang dude that mic is picking up that decent at 30 feet away?

[@LiamKillen]

Yup! Quality is great on the OB-4!

[@ropeburn6684]

So, next year they gonna release an OB-6 with a line out (minijack of course), available in more colours, for 1000 monays.

[@LiamKillen]

You might be right lol

[@SilverbackOrangutan71]

Teenage engineering has some crazy products - talk about “outside the box”

[@LiamKillen]

They always think outside the box

[@SilverbackOrangutan71]

@@LiamKillen when I first saw the products I’ll admit I giggled and thought novelty item.. then I played with the po-12 and was blown away! lol d almost kill for the op1- not really but I’d consider selling guitars or pedals I don’t use anymore.. 369 pedals and counting.. lol

[@LiamKillen]

Woahhhh keep your guitars- op1 is not a replacement of that. It’s an extension

[@pongtrometer]

Shame there is no record in for radio and live input recording of your performance jams .

[@LiamKillen]

Yeah you’d have to mic it!

[@pongtrometer]

Liam Killen wow no line in ? For jamming with your OP 1/Z 😢

[@PiwoszJR]

Is this a good product for a person who just wants to have a cool good Bluetooth speaker?

[@LiamKillen]

Yeah that's pretty much the exact demographic. Everyone that sees my OB-4 is instantly interested.

[@PiwoszJR]

@@LiamKillen Thank you, bought it for a good price of $450

[@VintageMusicGearTV]

I love teenage engineering gear however no output sucks, plus if it falls over bang goes your speaker drivers if they hit something sharp, looks they do a mesh bag which offers some protection £99 a very expensive speaker system better spent buying studio monitors for your music

[@LiamKillen]

I think it’s geared to be used outdoors rather then as studio monitors

[@crookedrain771]

Trippy. All I can say.

[@LiamKillen]

I feel you there

[@teeceedee]

ITS DESIGNED AFTERAN SWEDISH OLD RADIO RIGHT ? I saw the ikea one ( a teenage engineering fan here)

[@LiamKillen]

I'm not 100 % certain but it def has some heavy idea vibes that's for sure.

[@AlexanderShelestov]

0:10 Any psychologist will tell you that you still have obligations. There is no other way if you want to maintain a good relationship with the brand and continue to receive goods from them for review. It's just another form of advertising that has gained popularity among reviewers, that's all.

[@LiamKillen]

Psychologist? This is a synth/electronic music channel. I see your point but I’ve actually criticized their gear in my reviews on several occasions. I’m as transparent and responsible as I possibly can be.

[@AlexanderShelestov]

@@LiamKillen While you want to stay "transparent", you also would want to cut the edges and be as gentle as possible. No offense, it's just how our psyche works - we don't want to be assholes for people who give us things for free :) Anyway, I didn't mean to harm your channel anyhow. You may don't agree with me, that's ok. But I think you would agree that this way of advertising wouldn't be so popular if doesn't work.

[@jjurksztowicz]

Looking at prices online, what has better sound quality at this or a slightly lower price point. So far my google searches are giving me a lot of cheap options that don’t have good sound quality.

[@LiamKillen]

Transparent’s cheaper models are very good quality

[@clydedrexxler2204]

When he got to 800 bpm then slowed it down....I instantly thought of Swedish mafia - one

[@LiamKillen]

Hey you're right!

[@gkuster]

WAIT. What's that crazy OP-Z skin?

[@LiamKillen]

Got it from Oversynth!

[@Tiger.Arcade]

I agree, I don’t see it practical (yet) as a useful instrument. Fun speaker though.

[@LiamKillen]

Really solid speaker 🔊

[@JoseGarcia-qp1kg]

You should try diamondboxx

[@LiamKillen]

I’ll check it!

[@relative_vie]

lol I’m just confused as to why no output..

[@LiamKillen]

It’s a statement alright…