Teenage Engineering OP-Z

[Mistercharlie]

A mixer will always be more flexible, but the OP-Z can get you a long way.

@dhunterrr I also use digdugdiy’s adapter, and it’s great. I should probably make a box/mount for it to keep things tidy.

[dhunterrr]

This isn’t helping GAS

I used to have a mixer but sold it trim the setup when I moved continents.

I will probably try the way I described in a couple weeks and see how it goes. Otherwise I might get a bluebox or mackie profx12usb or Behringer Xenyx 1204usb. The last two being cheaper but much heftier and no multitrack recording.

[tendingtropic]

ok , GAS brought me here and I’m now seriously considering getting a second hand OP-z with oplab (can get one for 250 euro’s).

does the op-z also send midi over bluetooth (to e.g. use the keyboard of the op-z with a daw on laptop), just like the op-1 field can?

[MichaalHell]

@tendingtropic

does the op-z also send midi over bluetooth (to e.g. use the keyboard of the op-z with a daw on laptop), just like the op-1 field can?

Yes it does… its is not a BLE host though… so you cant use it with a BLE Midi Dongle lile you can with the OP-1F … but you can easily connect it to the OP-1F, phones etc.

At 250 its a straight up steal… since the last 6 months im using it as a straight up midi sequencer and i love it!

[Mistercharlie]

I send BT midi to the OP-Z from OP-1 F, and connect the OP-Z to any synth via trs midi. Works a treat for playing any synth wirelessly from OP-1

[tendingtropic]

teenage engineering now

almost thought it would be an op-z udpate…

[Rokoko]

Me too

[tendingtropic]

probably no significant upgrades soon then…

[tendingtropic]

@MichaalHell

At 250 its a straight up steal… since the last 6 months im using it as a straight up midi sequencer and i love it!

agreed, what do you like to sequence with it?

[MichaalHell]

Everything…

But i really like to use serveral tracks to sequence one polysynth or a drum machine so that i stack sequences, which can create some really cool sequences…

[tendingtropic]

bought it! a steal indeed for 250. do have the double trigger and bent backplate problem though. but I believe there are fixes for this?

[muzka]

This is from darenager and worked for me. No double trigs since doing it

@darenager

Disclaimer entirely at your own risk, of course.

You can fix the button problem using Caig Deoxit D5.

I have done this successfully on one of my OP-Z, do not be tempted to use any other type of spray, especially WD-40 or contact cleaner which are greasy and will make a mess and probably make it worse.

Deoxit D5 is safe on plastic and leaves no residue, the D5 version is the only product suitable for this particular job.

How to do it.
Remove bottom plate and battery from OP-Z, you will probably want to take a backup first.
Place OP-Z on a table with some kitchen paper or similar under it to prevent mess.
Set the nozzle on the D5 to the lowest setting, and carefully spray a short burst into each button affected, press the button multiple times to ensure that it penetrates the contacts, like 20-30 times and firmly. Repeat for any other buttons.
When done wipe away excess on top and underside and let it sit for a while, probably an hour or so, then re-assemble. You might find that they are all working, or some still do not, if so repeat for any that are not working properly. Mine took 2 attempts to get them all working perfectly.

Edit: A very tiny amount is recommended, you can always add more if needed.

I think the problem happens because dust or oxidation gets inside the small metal domes under each switch, the D5 cleans this out if used in the manner described.

D5 is quite expensive (I paid around £20) but it comes in handy for other things, like cleaning switches and sockets, though do not use it for potentiometers as it removes all of the lubricant, there are other versions of Deoxit for that purpose.

A can will last for years, you only need a few sprays to fix the OP-Z buttons, and I have no doubt that they will need redoing in the future, so it is handy stuff to have around.

Hope it helps, it worked well for me but be mindful to follow the instructions if you want to try it on yours, at your own risk.

[tendingtropic]

just ordered some deoxit and will try this!

[MichaalHell]

Double trigs = isopropanol on a q-tip and dab it around the buttons, double trigs might come back after a while, but then you just apply it again.

Bent backplate = 6 pcs 3m rubber feet, place in each corner and in the center, this way the plate gets pushed in.

[tendingtropic]

@MichaalHell

Bent backplate = 6 pcs 3m rubber feet, place in each corner and in the center, this way the plate gets pushed in

Interesting, do you place the rubber feet on the inside or outside? Don’t quite get it

[tendingtropic]

@MichaalHell

Double trigs = isopropanol on a q-tip and dab it around the buttons, double trigs might come back after a while, but then you just apply it again.

And whats the benefit of isopropanol over DeoxIT?

[MichaalHell]

@tendingtropic

And whats the benefit of isopropanol over DeoxIT?

I don’t think there’s a real benefit one or the other… isopropanol is more readily available though. But i don’t know whether deoxIT performs better or not.

@tendingtropic

Interesting, do you place the rubber feet on the inside or outside? Don’t quite get it

You place it on the outside. So that when you have the OP-Z on a flat surface it will push the body so that it straightens it out.

[Gral_Kerkila]

Guys any spray electronics contact cleaner will do

[tendingtropic]

@MichaalHell

You place it on the outside. So that when you have the OP-Z on a flat surface it will push the body so that it straightens it out.

aha, do you happen to have a picture of yours? if i understand correctly you place them next to the yellow rubber feet (and in the middle), so it stands on the 3m rubber feet (if thick enough) instead of the stock yellow feet ?

[MichaalHell]

@tendingtropic

so it stands on the 3m rubber feet (if thick enough) instead of the stock yellow feet ?

Yea exactly…
I haven’t had this problem myself but I’ve heard from other users who have, that did this trick. So I do t have any pictures…

I’ll see if I can dig something up on the Facebook group

Found this video: not sure if you can see it if you’re not apart of the group.

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