Calling PO-33 users...

[niftyprose]

Hi guys, subject line says it all. I want to play around with sampling and the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 looks like a good way in. But whenever I add a new effect to the chain I start thinking about taking another resource out of it. In this particular case, it strikes me that the PO-33 could probably manage a freeze-type sound, enabling me to retire the DOD DFX91 (which is kind of a one trick pony for me). Can anyone confirm about the freezeability of the PO33? TIA. NP,

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

you cannot use the FX live. it only effects samples and when the sequencer is running.

[niftyprose]

Thanks, Dr. Sticks. I guess this is one of those cases where 'live' is not entirely unambiguous. I know it's not as easy as hitting a footswitch, but I figured I might be able to sample a short loop and then trigger playback in real time. Whaddayathink? NP

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

oh i think i see. ya i wasn't sure if i was reading u right. replied rather quickly. thought u were talking about using the built in FX.

u can't loop samples so wouldn't really be a freeze/repeater type of thing. one shot only.
of course it would be possible but a lil clunky probably.
to sample u have to hit rec and then one of the 16 slots.

i like my PO33 a lot tho. so much so that i bought two after i figured out that u could swap the jumpy pots for better ones.
i am a bit of a sampler junky

[niftyprose]

Thanks, Dr. Sticks. Li'l clunky is OK, really it is. (Nobody said this was gonna be easy.) BTW, I missed your last Instagram due to traffic, or would have bought a Purple Rain. Second best would be for Knobs to do a demo, hint hint. Best, NP

[oldangelmidnight]

I've been thinking about checking this out, too.
As a sampler junky, how do you think it compares to the Microgranny. It seems like the closest thing on the market as a standalone thing with microphone and speaker and I like that about it.

Also, niftyprose, you don't need to initial your posts. Welcome to the forum.

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

micro granny is different in some ways. monophonic. grain. no filters/fx. no sequencer. amp envelope.
but can store lots of samples on the microSD card. 900+ some sounds per card using the two character alphanumeric naming convention.

personally i have like a gang of cards that i made filled up w/ sounds for MG. i use the MG a lot to manipulate and then feed other samplers that i then can turn into beats or songs.
has a great sound flavor to it that i really dig.

lots of different ways to use these things tho. get one (or both) and try them out see what fits you