thanks, really appreciate your input on this forum!
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Tried this a week ago, and needed to do it a few times. Even then, some of the buttons still trig multiple times. Mine was a very early unit though, wonder if that has anything to do with it.
Nope. The one I bought originally didn’t work (even though it had worked before with Alpha Juno key contacts). Got Deoxit D5, it worked perfectly.
Not sure but mine is an early unit also
I did put a lot on by accident. Was convinced I’d probably broke it and had to leave it few days as it kept squelching when I pushed the buttons
Oh you smoosh it?
I got one of the first units when they were made available. Double trigs and wheels popping out! I love the OP-Z so much.
I wonder if I should sell it and get a new one, if the problems are gone…doesn’t seem to be a consensus?
I fixed the double trigs using the deoxit/D5 trick!
the rotary knobs/dials popping out was an easy fix too 
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by the way, who thinks there is an op-z field in the making? or never gonna happen?
I think it could make sense, since the build quality/bending/plastic problems of the op-z have been haunting it, i would welcome a better built op-z.
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There is a thread on this speculation…
My current take, for what it is worth… sure a better enclosure, more memory for more sample storage, a better processor so usb audio is more reliable and could be multi-channel would all be great.
But I wonder if the op-z reputation is so tarnished by build quality issues people wouldn’t even buy it. Im not sure TE even like it that much.
It is a hyper portable 8 track polyphonic sampler, 8 additional midi tracks, fantastic sequencer, fx, an audio in/out module, and it barely gets a mention in any groovebox review/comparison article!
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I have a feeling there will be an OPZ-Field. They’ve mentioned earlier on that this will be a whole system, and so far what we have is the OP-1F and TX-6. Makes sense to upgrade the OPZ and maybe even add a multi-purpose Pocket Operator like device to the mix?
The fact they release a field OPZ bag shows they see the OPZ sticking around for a while, and the OPZ is currently $499 in their shop. Maybe this a Cyber wee sale, or maybe it’s them getting rid of all current OPZ stock to prepare for the new release. Either way, would love to see an OPZ-Field.
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I’m considering going back to this one, use it together with my OP-1 Field which has now became a permanent part of my rig.
What’s the verdict from you long time keepers? I’m not looking for a sketchbook for tracks, I want it to be able to be a one stop production unit with output that’s good enough to only need proper mastering to get it in shape. I don’t care much about the synths, as long as the sampler holds up - and I’m okay with it being mono in input - and onboard fx don’t have to be stellar.
But yeah, say I got a batch of samples I like and they sound great in mono, and they’re all below the 6 second mark, does this kit hold up its own or does it remain a curiosity, albeit a very funky one?
I mean, this track by R Beny is just brilliant - any more of this out there? -
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I think this kind of music is a strong suit of an op-z.
Maybe these people interest you, if you don’t know them already:
https://instagram.com/keinseier?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
https://instagram.com/digiklvb?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
https://instagram.com/luca_longobardi_?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
I’m working on a sample-based track and I’m loving the op-z for using samples either on drum tracks or polyphonic synth tracks loaded with a sample. You can do so much with the sequencer, editing individual steps and step components, and different length tracks. The only caveat is it is best to prep drum track samples beforehand and use Drum Utility to make kits, unless you are just sampling a single loop and then you can slice it yourself. I guess you’re familiar with this from op-1.
I find the sequencer fantastic and very fast to use, but I’ve never tried a blackbox or digitakt—I’m comparing it to an MPC2000XL. Initially I wanted more tracks but now I’m finding 8 to be a decent amount and I’m using more patterns instead.
For the music you’ve highlighted the tape track is going to give you a lot of mileage.
I think the fx are very useable. They have an LFO and can be sequenced.
I’d highly recommend getting a line module so you can run an fx loop on the op-z sounds (either to elevate the synth sounds or extra processing of samples).
You can pan everything around with all of the above so get a lot stereo action even with mono samples.
Are you not tempted to wait until the op-z field version comes out? Having said that op-z is going cheap now as lots are anticipating one…
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the op-z can basically control the whole setup, especially in combination with the line or oplab module. it’s easy to record a lot of midi events without quantization and the overall feature set is quiet powerful, even as a pure sound source with tons of parameter recording etc etc.
it’s also a really good sequencer for the Elektrons when controlling the drum channels on a Rytm with 4 tracks and the A4 with the other 4.
master track transpose is key for that never ending, ever changing soundscape. unique
remotely controlled from the field
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Not sure it ever will🙂so I dunno. The examples you sent were great, tho. Mighty tempted to get one now.
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Hmmm I do notice there’s a sale on the Z at TE’s site. Interesting …
Keep in mind they sell used for about 40% lower than (even the reduced) new price, so might be worth thinking about.
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There’s one selling In Umeå with the Line module for 3k sek
… which is basically a steal. I know the seller personally as well. So I can vouch that it’s not a scam.
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That is a good price!
Seems gone already. Found one i Malmö, but that’s not Ume 