OP-1 Synth from Teenage Engineering Looks Dreamy

Though it may create retro sounds, Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 Synth has that “Apple White” look that’s perfect for modern times. It’s not in production yet, but the feature list makes this pocket synth seem like a blast. It’s a perfectly functional controller and sampler when hooked up to software like Ableton Live or Reason, but it can kick out the jams on its own as a stand-alone device with a built-in speaker. The OP-1 includes eight synth models, eight samplers, a microphone, an arpeggiator and an FM radio; imagine creating grooves on the fly with whatever’s coming over the airwaves, combined with old-school drones and mic’ed in samples. I’d be in heaven, if only I knew how much this thing will cost and if it will ever, in fact, become a commercial product. There will be a beta test, but with only 100 sign-ups available, that ship probably sailed a long time ago. [Teenage Engineering via Engadget]