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# 23-key mini synth keyboard Syncs with 2+ Pocket Operators 16 real-time tweakable effects Teenage Engineering PO-28 Pocket Operator Robot Lead Synthesizer/Sequencer

**Brand:** teenage engineering
**Price:** 145219 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Lead the lo-fi revolution with the PO-28 Robot — your pocket-sized synth sidekick!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Teenage Engineering PO-28 Pocket Operator Robot Lead Synthesizer/Sequencer by teenage engineering
- **How much does it cost?** 145219 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- teenage engineering enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted teenage engineering brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Studio Quality:** Ultra-portable design with built-in speaker and headphone output for instant creativity anywhere.
- • **Retro 8-bit Synth Powerhouse:** Craft authentic chiptune and lo-fi lead sounds with 15 synth presets plus a micro drum kit.
- • **Endless Pattern Possibilities:** 16-step sequencer with 128 pattern memory and chaining lets you build full songs on the go.
- • **Seamless Live Sound Sculpting:** Twist A/B knobs on the fly to add vibrato, pitch bends, and chromatic effects for dynamic performances.
- • **Ultimate Pocket Band Compatibility:** Connect and sync with multiple Pocket Operators or external devices for layered, complex jams.

## Overview

The Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot is a compact, battery-powered 8-bit synthesizer and sequencer featuring 23 keys, 15 unique synth sounds plus a micro drum kit, and 16 punch-in effects. It offers real-time sound manipulation via A/B knobs, a 16-step sequencer with 128 pattern memory, and seamless sync capabilities with other Pocket Operators and external devices. Designed for portability and live performance, it includes a built-in speaker and headphone output, making it the perfect lead synth for millennial creators craving retro vibes and collaborative jam sessions.

## Description

The Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator is a powerful live synthesizer and sequencer, all packed into a small and ultra-portable design. With studio quality sound perfect for the fan of crazy bleeps and other droid sounds, featuring real 8-bit synthesizer engines, the PO-28 is perfect for making live and sequenced melodies and leads on the go. On board are 15 sounds plus a drum machine you can enhance using 16 punch-in effects including filters, sweeps, repeats, fill-ins, re-triggers, glitches, blinds and noise. The effects can be tweaked in real-time with parameter locks, letting you build on your sound as you like. With 16 patterns, 128 chord and pattern chaining, step sequencing and step multiplying functions the possibilities are endless Use the built-in speaker for instant sound, connect a pair of headphones for detailed personal listening, or hook up to a speaker system to shake the room With three different ways to listen, you can choose the ideal experience to explore your creativity. All pocket operator models perfectly complement each other. From drum machine, bass and lead synthesizers to noise percussion, the various unique units allow you to start a pocket band. Use them separately or connect them with the Jam Sync feature, the choice is yours Type: Digital Components: Silicon Labs EFM 32 Gecko CPU, Cirrus Logic DAC, Knowles speaker Number of Oscillator: 1 Number of Polyphony: 1 Number of Timbrality: 1 Number of Effects: 16 Punch-in FX Sequencer: 16-steps, 16 patterns 1x 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) in 1x 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) out Power Requirements: 2 x AAA batteries Standby Time: 2 Years Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.0 x 2.5 x 0.7 inch Weight: 0.15 lb.

Review: The PO-28 Robot is the lead guitarist among the Pocket Operator lineup. Its specialty is providing lead synthesizer over the top of the other units, although it is fully capable in its own right. What you get: Lo-fi lead synth goodness. Playing the 16 keys and twisting the knobs will get you the lo-fi equivalent of everything from a haunting guitar to soaring synth and bleep-bloop chiptune leads. Although 16 keys isn't a lot, the unit does let you tune up and down a decent amount to get some range. Great for simple live play. A fully-functional sequencer. The 16-step sequencer also makes use of the 16th sound key which provides 16 different drum sounds. Use some of the low synth lines for bass, the drum key for drums, and then rock out your lead with the high instruments. That's full song capability, onboard. Super cool, and so fun for freeform play. Song play. The sequencer can remember up to 128 patterns in sequence. At 80bpm, that's 6.4 minutes of recorded patterns. You can then use the FM and live play to jam over top of that. You can also punch in more patterns or sets of patterns on the fly, meaning you have almost unlimited play options within the confines of the unit. Connects to other POs. Since this is mostly a lead synth, you may want to immediately connect it to the PO-12 Rhythm or PO-32 Tonic which are more fully-featured drum machines. This will let you control the drum separate from lead, making for more complex song ideas. You can also add a PO-14 Sub for basslines, a PO-33 for samples, or a PO-35 speak for voice/vocoder samples. Or how about a PO-20 for more lo-fi 8-bit arcade sounds? So many options! The POs share clock using a simple stereo ("aux") cable, and the audio will be output by the final unit in the chain. The only downside: Teenage Engineering responded to the fact that at high volume the PO-1X series had distorted sound by lowering the volume on the PO-2X series. You will therefore want to look up some guides people have made for chaining the units- you may for instance want the volume on the Robot maxed out while your rhythm machine is set down to maybe half volume. It's a small oddity, and takes moments to fix. But the Robot is very quiet in use, you really need headphones to enjoy it in anything but a silent room. Overall: Love this thing. It's like the rest of the Pocket Operator line are an 80s electronic band and the Robot is the lead guitarist stepping onstage with a keytar. You can really make some rocking lead parts with this unit, as it has more options to fade in sound creating the sort of haunting guitar/synth sound that layers so well on top of the lo-fi drums and bass from the other units. This is a big recommendation for anyone who already owns another Pocket Operator- take your gigs to the next level. If you can only afford one: While the Robot is great, it's meant to sit alongside other units. The most complete unit for a kid to play with, or for an aspiring musician, is the PO-20 Arcade. The Arcade hits the best balance of rhythm and lead so you can make songs on the train. The other big recommendation is that the PO-32 Tonic, which has integration to the Microtonic software meaning professional music producers adore its added flexibility.
Review: Little sequencer/ music maker is awesome

## Features

- PRODUCES RETRO 8-BIT SYNTH SOUNDS - The Teenage Engineering PO-28 Robot allows you to create a pattern and tweak its pitch/length parameters to produce 8bit synthesized sounds
- OFFERS 16 AMAZING SYNTHESIZED SOUNDS - The Pocket Operator Robot features 15 unique synths presets (LFO pulse wave, echo, arpeggio, vibrato) and 1 micro drum kit
- ALTER YOUR SOUND WHILE PLAYING LIVE - By tweaking the A/B knobs, you can control the automatic vibrato or add an expression (falling chromatic scale effect) in real-time
- SYNCS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS - You can connect PO-28 Robot with 2 other Pocket Operators using standard stereo audio cables You can also sync PO-28 with external devices like a PC
- SYNCS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS : You can connect PO-28 with 2 other Pocket Operators using standard stereo audio cables

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BKO3GQO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #175,641 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #331 in Toy Robots |
| Body material | Plastic |
| Color Name | black/red |
| Connector Type | Auxiliary |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (171) |
| Date First Available | 27 June 2019 |
| Finish type | Unbehandelt |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030828 |
| Included components | Bent wire stand, line inputs and outputs (3.5 mm jack), instruction manual (English language not guaranteed) |
| Item Weight | 59 g |
| Item model number | TE010AS028A |
| Item weight | 59 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Teenage Engineering |
| Material Type | Bass Wood |
| Number of Keyboard Keys | 23 |
| Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 8.89 x 0.51 cm; 59 g |
| Set Name | Teen Technology |
| Speaker Count | 1 |
| UPC | 663185956526 714573521250 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Teenage Engineering
- **Colour:** black/red
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 centimeters
- **Material:** Bass Wood
- **Model name:** TE010AS028A

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***L on 5 March 2018*

The PO-28 Robot is the lead guitarist among the Pocket Operator lineup. Its specialty is providing lead synthesizer over the top of the other units, although it is fully capable in its own right. What you get: Lo-fi lead synth goodness. Playing the 16 keys and twisting the knobs will get you the lo-fi equivalent of everything from a haunting guitar to soaring synth and bleep-bloop chiptune leads. Although 16 keys isn't a lot, the unit does let you tune up and down a decent amount to get some range. Great for simple live play. A fully-functional sequencer. The 16-step sequencer also makes use of the 16th sound key which provides 16 different drum sounds. Use some of the low synth lines for bass, the drum key for drums, and then rock out your lead with the high instruments. That's full song capability, onboard. Super cool, and so fun for freeform play. Song play. The sequencer can remember up to 128 patterns in sequence. At 80bpm, that's 6.4 minutes of recorded patterns. You can then use the FM and live play to jam over top of that. You can also punch in more patterns or sets of patterns on the fly, meaning you have almost unlimited play options within the confines of the unit. Connects to other POs. Since this is mostly a lead synth, you may want to immediately connect it to the PO-12 Rhythm or PO-32 Tonic which are more fully-featured drum machines. This will let you control the drum separate from lead, making for more complex song ideas. You can also add a PO-14 Sub for basslines, a PO-33 for samples, or a PO-35 speak for voice/vocoder samples. Or how about a PO-20 for more lo-fi 8-bit arcade sounds? So many options! The POs share clock using a simple stereo ("aux") cable, and the audio will be output by the final unit in the chain. The only downside: Teenage Engineering responded to the fact that at high volume the PO-1X series had distorted sound by lowering the volume on the PO-2X series. You will therefore want to look up some guides people have made for chaining the units- you may for instance want the volume on the Robot maxed out while your rhythm machine is set down to maybe half volume. It's a small oddity, and takes moments to fix. But the Robot is very quiet in use, you really need headphones to enjoy it in anything but a silent room. Overall: Love this thing. It's like the rest of the Pocket Operator line are an 80s electronic band and the Robot is the lead guitarist stepping onstage with a keytar. You can really make some rocking lead parts with this unit, as it has more options to fade in sound creating the sort of haunting guitar/synth sound that layers so well on top of the lo-fi drums and bass from the other units. This is a big recommendation for anyone who already owns another Pocket Operator- take your gigs to the next level. If you can only afford one: While the Robot is great, it's meant to sit alongside other units. The most complete unit for a kid to play with, or for an aspiring musician, is the PO-20 Arcade. The Arcade hits the best balance of rhythm and lead so you can make songs on the train. The other big recommendation is that the PO-32 Tonic, which has integration to the Microtonic software meaning professional music producers adore its added flexibility.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***H on 2 October 2019*

Little sequencer/ music maker is awesome

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***Y on 9 May 2025*

I've had this just 1 day and am already thrilled. I carry around a Korg Monotron and play little tunes when I have free time but this is better in that it has a built-in sequencer. But what really makes it useful is that you can chain sequences together. So you can create a wonderfully variable chain. I play guitar also so am able to use this to accompany myself on guitar. I wish it could change key but I can work with Am/C just fine. I have a collection of small synths and will see which works best with this one. I bought the Robot as it can also do lead lines but right away see that is not an important feature as the buttons are hard to play compared to a small keyboard as with a Volca. So with the PO-14 and maybe a Volca Bass and a decent amp, I can have a very cool tiny rig. So far I have not been able to figure everything out about this cool tiny synth but I just got it yesterday. Plenty more fun I can see. The sequencer alone makes this synth worth the money, though for what I use it for, I may have to get the PO-14 Submarine bass synth as well.

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