Besides line level devices I also plug an acoustic with a 9v internal pickup directly in. So if you start with your pod volume low and bring it up should be fine.
Check the pod specs in the manual as to its output level.
I record mine all the time. I take a headphone out from my mixer, into the line-in jack on the OP-1.
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I can dial in a Minimoog, but Iām lost with the OP-1ās synth engines. Is there a resource to learn more? I have checked the OP-101 guides, but Iād like something a little less dry.
I love the OP-1, but this part is holding me back.
I do post over there. Iām just worried that the thread will devolve into complaints about the price of the OP-1, and TEās customer service. 
Edit: posted a thread over there.
I remember a guide with really detailed descriptions of some of the op-1 synth engines, but the name just wonāt pop into my mind right now.
However, the most fun to be had with the op-1 synth engines is to just play around with them, turning knobs, assigning LFOs, trying different polyphony and portamento settings. I suggest you go one engine at a time, pay close attention to what each knob does and how it changes the sound without trying to link it to some synth term like filter cutoff or so.
The advantage of figuring all engines out on your own is that you will create plenty of cool presets. Try the engines at different octaves also and maybe start with the fx slot deactivated. I would begin with the less cryptic engines like string or phase, save the D-synth for last, as that one can go totally bonkers pretty fast.
The factory presets also offer a bunch of tricks you can figure out by messing around with them.
I think the op-1 is the definitive happy accident machine. I think it will both be more fun and more fruitful for you if you donāt overthink whatās happening and just explore.
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Iāve seen the OP-101 articles. Theyāre the ādryā ones I mentioned. Maybe now Iām a bit more familiar with the synths, it will be more useful.
Has anyone any tips on setting beat synced delay times, eg dotted 8th notes? Iām struggling to dial it in properly
No tips, I kind of feel like there isnāt really any tricks for the delayā¦ so if there ARE tricks I would love to know them!
I just mess with the dials until I find the delay that sounds good to me.
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Using an LFO on delay time might be fun.
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If youāre good with op-1 sequencer (endless/finger/pattern) timing you could theoretically record a drum sequence to tape then overdub the same sequence but trigger it something like 3 8th notes later to create a pseudo dotted quarter delay.
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great tip!
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Not sure what to make of this channel, itās a weird intersection of instructional videos and softcore porn. Good on her for tapping into the huge market of thirsty online reply guys though!
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Apparently she created her character as an art piece; iām not sure what her message is exactly, nor do I get the accent and quirky dialogue style.
However that sheās kept it so consistently āin characterā and for so long is somewhat remarkable, particularly when the whole point of it is hard to identify.
There could be true genius at work here and Iām just not sharp enough to be able to see it.
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She is canadian, that explains the accent. Yes she plays a role, but whats this all about? 
At least she got all Elektron boxes and a Deluge. 
Iām truly sorry I clicked on that. Iād sooner be tied to a chair and forced to watch an entire season of āKeeping Up With The Kardashiansāā¦
Cheers!
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So I had the OP1 for more than a week.
Bought it second hand from a user here.
At first I was so underwhelmed and I was ready to sell it back on reverb. Told myself to use it for at least a week before selling it.
When I got my Monomachine a few years ago I remembered that I hated it at first and now it is one of my favorite synth so ā¦ letās wait a bit and try experimenting with the OP1 like I did with the Monomachine.
So after a week using it every day making my own patch, learning the workflow , watching tutorials on YouTube I can say I freaking love the thing !
The output is not very loud so using my Radial mixer (KeyLargo) made a huge difference when using headphones. I like the synth engines thought the DSynth is kinda crappy imo but everything else is cool. The FX are nice too. It sounds very digital and lowfi but lots of character ,remind me the Monomachine a little.
Itās vey inspiring imo and itās refreshing to use the tape instead of the Elektron sequencer.
About the negatives,
Teenage Engineering warranty is CRAP. I mean itās only 1 year and you have to be the first owner otherwise youāve got nothing ā¦ For the price they ask I think itās a non-sens. Canāt say I have a good opinion about this company even if they have good products. The huge price increase, non transferable warranty etc.
The output is low and a little noisy and even if I like the synth engines there are way better synth for the money. So as a synth only ā¦ nop but the whole package is great.
Well, I paid 1500 can $ for a mint 2018 unit , I think itās too expensive but ā¦ itās addictive and very well made.
Unfortunately I havenāt found anything like it.
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The input and output jacks are crap!!! I love my op-1 Iāve had mine since 1st year of its release. Itās built like a tank but with a fatal flaw itās i/o. They are replaceable but good luck finding the replacement part.