Teenage Engineering OP-Z: The First Seven Days

Hi I got one of the Teenage Engineering OP-Z digital synthesizer things. It's like if you took the Pocket Operators and married them with an Elektron device and it's pretty fun. This is my first 7 days getting to know the device. You look great today, btw.
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[@97ezap]

For someone who "claims" that they don't know what they're doing you've made the OP-Z sound better than anyone else I've seen so far. Only 3 minutes into the video and I can tell it's going to be a Red Means Recording classic.

[@kettlecup]

In the end it really wasn't

[@strati5phere]

Somehow i get the feeling that the phrase "i have no idea what I'm doing" is relative and subjective

[@howardanderson3061]

No kidding right

[@__shifty]

pretty sure it's what people say when they know they're good at something, but want to come off as modest.

[@samjones3433]

He just has an understanding of music theory and song structure, if you have this then you can know very little about pretty much any gear and make fairly good music

[@Lucalaurin]

day 1 0:00 day 2 2:28 day 3 7:38 day 4 12:42 (day 5 19:02) day 6 19:10 day 7 24:37 maybe put this in the description as well

[@olojondro73]

What a wonderful creative machine. Oh and the OP-Z's cool too.

[@antonb9459]

So what's so wonderful about the ipad? ;D

[@uzukitube]

@@antonb9459 I think Alejandro is referring to the organic machine. the third one.

[@goodnightosaka]

uzukitube r/woooosh

[@ipadoddschan7184]

Anton B iPad/iPhone actually destroys OP-Z for sound quality/variation and sequencing if you buy a handful of the right apps....

[@ben_burnes]

Still watching the video but I gotta shout out 7:28, your attention to detail for the text to ALWAYS be at the same skewed angle as the ipad, even after you bump it around multiple times, is honestly why you are the most satisfying video editor on KZbin. Really loving the music, but never stop being you when editing those videos

[@psigreen3864]

You would love SovietWomble's editing in his videos.

[@RedMeansRecording]

I *had* to

[@ben_burnes]

@@psigreen3864 Thanks for the suggestion, will check it out :)

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Yes!!

[@jacobg3627]

I know practically nothing about music creation and theory, but Teenage Engineering makes me want to buy their products based on their aesthetic alone.

[@fabioseva1]

Jacob G I’ve just watch an interview with one of the founders. This is sort of their goals

[@samjones3433]

Style over substance embodied

[@JimBReay]

AMAZING. This was a tour de force. Beautiful video - and that crazy animation at the end was mesmerizing. Thanks for showing us what is possible with this crazy device.

[@Wladyslas]

This got to be the best music production video ever made. Man, building up the tension with every passing day ! That Movie mode was awesome ! Great job RMR

[@mynameisAMRA]

Jeremy, this is SO GOOD. Especially your Day 3 Techno jam. Sitting in my algorithms class waiting for lecture to start, trying not to bob my head TOO obviously. Beautiful work, man. Keep it up!

[@Erinkyan]

this is so cool! it's kind of a relief to me to see amazing artists like you when you're learning a new bit of equipment, makes me feel a lot less silly about how long it takes me to learn new things sometimes. thank you heaps for showing us your learning and experimenting as well as the cool stuff you made with it!!!

[@PaytonCarterMusic]

Thank you for gracing us with 30 whole minutes of your goodness. It was lots of fun watching you start from day 1, it gives some great insight into your creative process!

[@comicKkrakK]

That last track was fantastic. The visualization was just perfect.

[@TimoWelde]

Me and my girlfriend LOVED Day 6! The Melody, the structure, the effects, we are in awe. Love you!

[@exquisiteoath]

Looking forward to the day that my "just figuring things out" sounds like a finished track. Theory and practice and time. Awesome vid as always.

[@sundaygraphix9648]

Your performances and patterns are wild man. You and the OP-Z are soul mates.

[@tomashernandez828]

you Are killing it! thank you for sharing! always inspiring Mr red means recording

[@marcelopedraza7290]

This year was a real journey for me. I started learning music production (flailing for real). And it's mainly because of you and this videos. I hope you keep wanting to make them, because I will keep wanting to see them.

[@jordanray1537]

I’m starting out this year. Last year I learned DJing and this year is about musical production. Have any tips?

[@jessiebotelho8695]

Had mine for about two weeks now and am having a blast. Been waiting for you make a vid about it. Great stuff!

[@isaacsmith1653]

Jeremy would my first and only choice to figure out an alien instrument !! Truly my favorite music channel and I can't wait to see what bangers we get out of this :) you are a master my man , cheers!

[@philippeduhart]

This is the first demo that has truly convinced me of this machine's worth. Great job

[@7177YT]

I love your driving basslines Jeremy. You have to let us in on how you come up with them sometimes (: thx, that was a treat to watch!

[@paaftube]

I so much respect you diving in a new device and not letting go until you come up with something genuine and high quality. Thank you for letting us enjoy and learn from your efforts.

[@TAYLORBALL5]

This comment is about video production. Thank you for making the only pleasant at home video about synthesizers I’ve ever watched. No talking, strictly synthesizing, learning the instrument a little more day by day, and giving us all a chuckle here and there. Props to this video man! May all future you tubers learn from this prime example of a fantastic demo:)

[@digitalartmedialab5376]

that was amazing, dude! thanks a lot for your work and talent!

[@makeitloudr]

Lovely how intuitive you approach this! Nice combination of creating and sculpting at the same time. Especially on that Day 3 jam! Great work.

[@Tidepodss]

This is so cool, I hope you can continue to do these videos because they are a lot different then others and give a much better perspective on the product. It was really weird without visual feedback, thanks for getting that iPad haha!

[@sommerfugl030]

You brought the machines to life again. I bow for you my man!

[@parkfield7296]

Great vid, Jeremy! And i’m glad you’re enjoying the case :)

[@BrotherSkodidi]

About 18:00 I was so glad I was wearing headphones and got to enjoy the shift when you did the stereo thing... Also, missed these (and other posts from you). I hope you, your dear one, and your furry pets all have a great 2019!

[@leeadkins1360]

Loved the Sonic effects in the last track :D Great work as always!

[@QuantumKatmusic]

i love the visual effects you can do with this thing, and lets not forget how adorable it is, hard not to pick it up all the time just because its so easy to do so

[@yannih682]

I've been waiting since I got my OP-Z to see you make a video on it C:! This is pretty great! It's a wonderful piece of hardware and is inspiring to see how many different things people come up with. Every week I'm unloading all my projects to my computer. So much quickness to sketch with this ^_^

[@metfed100]

So cool, man. Every time I revisit your channel I find something awesome and informative. There's a lot of garbage on youtube, but you are nowhere near the pile. Makes me want to be better and work harder at music everytime. Thanks!

[@marcthomas8192]

I keep coming back listening to that track. Day 3. There is so much magic, musicality and emotion in that piece. The combination of the technological marvel of the OP Z and the creativity of the one who is controlling it makes this a timeless piece of music. Thank you Jeremy!!!

[@jasonlaug]

So excited for this video! Just got my opz last week as well.

[@brutecoan7975]

It's a cooky little thing. You did a great job with the product demo video. Definitely see how the iPad is extremely helpful in navigating the UI.

[@1db1db1db]

i was really expecting this to sound like "stock" sounds like everyone else's videos i've seen but man you blow it out of the park yet again!

[@innfinity88]

Been waiting for a video from you for while and thank you for sharing. TE should have sent you a beta unit since you are such a great ambassador of their instruments.. keep the videos coming :)

[@3lkstr]

Amazing video! Thanks for the demo. You and Cuckoo have me drooling over the OP-Z.

[@TsolProductionsMedia]

Great video, things get unreal on day 6! Can’t wait to see what else you will come up with on the ZED

[@1337-Nathaniel]

Listening to the track (day 2) and seeing "I don't know what I'm doing". It feels like some a real humble brag lol. Awesome shit as always RMR!

[@aaron-bieber]

Happy new year, Jeremy. Looking forward to seeing more of the OP-Z in 2019!

[@MarcoPompei90]

Awesome video as always! I was curious if you were going to get an OP-Z, I hope you make more videos with it. Thanks for the fantastic channel.

[@Hesohi]

Your music is amazing. Such fantastic instruments today, but it is still the musician that makes the difference.

[@ryanjones5803]

I've had my OPZ for about 5 days and your first day with it already dumps over everything I've done haha! Really enjoyed this though - love watching how others use the OP-Z. Gives a lot of food for thought and things to try. Top tunes too!

[@KenianoKen]

Being your first days playing with it and finding comfort on it must be somehow fun as long as you have this iPad beside.. Anyway awesome session mate!

[@Freckris]

I like how your "I don't know what I'm doing" still sounds like a song

[@robertlatham484]

That last track was just awesome. Just. Awesome.

[@Ejafc]

My hats off to you sir. This is wonderful.

[@fernandosalaroli3629]

Been waiting for this video since OP-Z came out :)

[@iNuchalHead]

The visualizations are the killer app. Well done, TE and RMR.

[@colosin]

Long live to OP-1! Anyway, think you master OP-Z in just one week of use. Can´t wait to see more work!!

[@Xenious]

Fantastic example of different styles and experimentation over a first week's experience. I'd love to see some behind the scene's how-to's that led to these!

[@chris.dillon]

Chuckled at the metaphor research. Enjoyed the filmed practice ... nice job.

[@cpanczak]

Sounds great. Such an awesome machine!

[@MattGreerMusic]

Very well done all around. Liked all of it but the DnB tune was my favorite. I know that nothing could probably ever part you from your beloved OP-1 but I have to say that personally I'm much preferring the use of my Zed. The sequencer is exactly what I always wanted in a device like this.

[@OrangeDrinkMusic]

That slo-mo b&w fade out with the music was awesome!

[@louierubio]

Finally. Been waiting for this since the OPZ came out ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

[@Eibon308]

Your content is always a delight, thank you. One day I will aspire to own one of these tools of mass creation. Keep inspiring me lol.

[@Davnak]

I love the diversity in sound and song structure. That's something i'm still struggling to do on the OP-Z because I'm use to working in a DAW environment where I can just add more and more layers. Well done

[@RedMeansRecording]

Yeah, the medium definitely informs the message with the opz

[@ArtemSolop]

Excellent! You are the first person who actually made a song on this device. It's pleasant to listen to!

[@markfelixm]

This is rad! Feels like your music went a new direction with this new instrument and I totally dig it! Would be cool to hear your though process on step components

[@barnabydixon]

Wonderful stuff! Loved the last track.

[@ChesTer7035]

Awesome to see you here dix! Love your stuff!

[@subsition4801]

Wow! That are some great tracks! Good job!

[@iancarlyon3559]

i like having the iPad in the video because now i can kinda see you bobbin your head in the background haha. also day 4 slapped.

[@franeklubi]

So fucking cool day 2 was so good omg All the best for 2019 btw

[@makeahalo]

Oof!! That song you did after you went out on day 5!! BALLSY!! Love it

[@mortenydecom]

15:57 - That breakdown gave me goosebumps! - It's so good!!! :-O

[@svc1978]

I've had mine for four days and whilst I'm not quite where you are with it, I have to say it is a wonderfully intuitive and versatile machine for a person like me who doesn't find it easy to understand a DAW. I've spent hours just throwing stuff together and having fun, I can't recommend it highly enough to anyone even vaguely considering one.

[@KaiCheetah]

The best things happen in life by not know what your doing! I'm jamming out to the beats and enjoying it!

[@cloudandwater]

I still come here to listen occasionally. Those tracks are so great. And I think, tool is just a tool, and experienced artist can use any tool very well even if it's very first time. while I still couldn't deal with op-z utterly after a year I bought it.

[@qwertzasdfgyxcvb]

The Sonic samples in track 7 totally caught me off guard :D I miss my old Sega Megadrive/Genesis.

[@tablaninja]

Oh man! I’ve literally been refreshing KZbin daily to see if you’ve released a ZED video!!!

[@petertaylor9371]

This is the best op-z video on the internet right now

[@howardanderson3061]

You always amaze me!

[@UnconsciousChanting]

So, uh, yeah... this video might accidentally constitute the best electronic EP released in 2018. I have listened to it on repeat for the last several hours at work and it is masterful. Just... exceptional. [insert string of additional superlative praise]

[@eccodreams]

For not knowing what you’re doing, this sounded freakin nuts. Excited for whatever is in store in the future!

[@solaryzer]

What amazing collection of tracks ....... such talent !!!!!!!

[@kieranbriden3720]

thanks for the description you made my day

[@thomasnickles5984]

the music is doing its job. good job human and machine.

[@cariasphoto]

I TURNED ON POST NOTIFICATIONS JUST FOR THIS!!!

[@mario_actually]

By FAR the best OP ced video I have seen. It actually gave me faith, that it can do some serious music. Amazing work. And I agree with a lot of the people here. That last track is insanely great. Have a great 2019!

[@AS-rc1lv]

This is amazing! 🤙🏼

[@gregjqadams]

I think a “making of Video” would be amazing. This was awesome! Thank you for showing us what she can do!

[@fususu3337]

I got goose bumps with the use of sonic sound fx's at day 7 omg

[@nikoskontraros9161]

you may not know what u r doin but whatever it is u r doin it's terrific

[@ineffable_potentiality_01]

You are producing a feeling on the go!

[@Sestaak]

Day 1: *buys an iPad* made me chuckle. Loving your videos, man. Friend of mine recently recommended you to me. I'm heavily considering getting myself an OP-Z with my next paycheck, can't wait. Although, I'm still second guessing myself. It looks fun as fuck, though.

[@syncworm]

I like! :) Happy New Year, Jeremy!

[@QuantumKatmusic]

also bravo on the last track ive never seen anyone master the visuals that well

[@ronsteffans8107]

"i dont know what im doing" *makes awesome noises with a little synth machine*

[@grimshawr]

Damn dude. Day 3 is like some really drippy Black Moth Super Rainbow. I love it.

[@particle505]

Really nice. Im trying to record and post some jams as well. U got some really quality content, always watching you.

[@philipmantellos4692]

Jeremy all the best for 2019.

[@trejogregorio]

This proves again that is not the tool what makes the magic, it's the man behind the machine.

[@samjones3433]

Good news, People have been calling me a tool for years

[@normalrings5659]

Sounds amazing!

[@eisbardotdot]

Sounds great!!!

[@tb303orys]

Day 6 was AWESOME. I never thought this little thing could punch such power. I have the OP-1 since 2011, placing an order for the OP-Z, NOW!!!!

[@shiteshovel6741]

I started off watching thinking 500 is a lot for a little toy. I guess the real point is it’s design and compact size ....and sound. Performance instrument class, Now I get it.

[@BoombapArt]

I don’t know what I’m doing 99% of the time 😊

[@BoombapArt]

Lovely tunes btw! Happy new year! 🔥👊

[@norb4152]

Just checked out your channel. You sir, definitely know what you're doing. Not fooling anyone here

[@BoombapArt]

norb4152 Thank you my friend 🙏🏻 sometimes it just feels that way, even if the outcome sounds OK!