The Ultimate Pocket Operator Guide // Which is right for you?

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So excited to present to you THE ULTIMATE PO GUIDE! Now prepare yourself for a massive video description 😅
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CONTENT OF THE VIDEO:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Pocket Operator Intro
2:11 PO-12 Rhythm
3:36 PO-14 Sub
5:25 PO-16 Factory
6:19 PO-20 Arcade
7:52 PO-24 Office
9:21 PO-28 Robot
11:23 PO-32 Tonic
12:31 PO-33 KO!
14:07 PO-35 Speak
15:39 PO-128 Mega Man
17:04 PO-133 Street Fighter
17:58 PO-137 Rick and Morty
19:11 How to Reset your PO (You can also just Google this)
19:20 How I use MyVolts
20:16 Outro and thank you!
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The Ultimate Pocket Operator Guide // Which is right for you?
Landing on a Pocket Operator can be overwhelming seeing as there are 12 of them (so far) . This video is the ultimate way of figuring out which one is right for you!
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  • @LiamKillen
    @LiamKillen3 жыл бұрын

    MyVolt's Kick Starter: ►bit.ly/2SixsqD What MyVolts is all about (Ripcords for any electronic instrument): ►myvolts.com/ Dig deeper! All sounds of all Pocket Operators (individual videos): ►bit.ly/3gaN750

  • @HPPalmtopTube

    @HPPalmtopTube

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video Liam, Do you think one of these would be a good christmas gift for an 8 year old boy ? and If so, which one would be best, eg the most complete *one that does both drums and a synth or sampler, easy to use, and the one that's the least "i'm bored of it after playing with it for 2 days" ???

  • @lfoflow
    @lfoflow2 жыл бұрын

    the PO-32 can actually be any drum kit you want...you can input other kits via the speaker on the front. The kits are created using the software from Sonic Charge called Microtonic. You have to purchase that software, but people share the kits all the time. Also, the ACC isn't somthing you hold while playing live, you would mark the steps you want to be "boosted" on the record page and they will be a little louder when the pattern runs (if there is a certain step you want more pronounced). Just wanted to pass that info along in case you didn't know. Keep up the great content!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I heard about this! Will def check it out

  • @brunosco

    @brunosco

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought and was hoping the tonic, hence its name and unlike the po-35 speak which can get extra sounds after buying Microtonic, unlocks or comes with a licence for the Microtonic software. Isn’t it so??

  • @hsifyarc2072

    @hsifyarc2072

    Жыл бұрын

    nope you can get a bundle with the software but it does not come with the tonic. though like the person above said, people share files for it all the time so you don’t necessarily need the software unless you want to make your own kits.

  • @karlbown
    @karlbown2 жыл бұрын

    I love that you tell us what you don’t like. Makes the video much more useful

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s good to know that sort of thing.

  • @CNTRRNDM
    @CNTRRNDM Жыл бұрын

    Perfect PO guide! Thanks for this super concise overview!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Pleasure 😊

  • @KK-oi8xn
    @KK-oi8xn3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I've been looking for information for a long time and it has never been of much use to me, except for your video. Very useful

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much KK! ☀️

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    glad that it helps

  • @cucumberslices
    @cucumberslices Жыл бұрын

    I love this video and it’s helped me a lot with with my decision of which POs to purchase. Thank you!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hellllp!

  • @kathleencoveny3860
    @kathleencoveny38603 жыл бұрын

    Wowzer ... lots of content .. thanks again .. cheers !

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure!

  • @musicbyethan
    @musicbyethan Жыл бұрын

    This was awesome! You saved me so much frustration.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @Musinformation96
    @Musinformation962 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful, keep up the great work my friend.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @kmk4960
    @kmk49602 жыл бұрын

    Great comprehensive video!!!!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @andreashaubitz5475
    @andreashaubitz54753 жыл бұрын

    Good overview! Quite a game changer is the built in modem function to up or download data for k.o., tonic and speak, even the drum kits are interchangeable between each of them. And the acc button on the tonic is accent and makes this 1/16 beat slightly louder to lift out the notes here.

  • @andreashaubitz5475

    @andreashaubitz5475

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video with experience of sync and live play with it? I feel the order from loudest po to not so loud po is importand and maybe I'm not right but can you only sync correct if you start first time the master? On, off one slave kicks him out and will never be synced in the song again. But that would be a nice live feature ,no? At least if he would hock up to the next bar click! Most anoying when you have one "old" po like sub who cannot pattern as much as the metals.... just an idea, thanks anyways !

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahh i figured that- but when i press it down it also seems to drop out whatever instrument as well.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a very special video coming out soon on exactly this and a way around it

  • @andreashaubitz5475

    @andreashaubitz5475

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen drop out in live Mode for each Choke group pressing only any of the 4 slots buttons. But it better be the note who led and on the time it leds otherwise you have one wrong note. Ahhh ok maybe this problem you can work around by Pressung acc and one of the chokegroupe notes... have to try that :P

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is the most niche convo exchange i’ve ever had

  • @AllanParkin
    @AllanParkin3 жыл бұрын

    Absolute quality thanks👍

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @SaEvSampleEverything
    @SaEvSampleEverything3 жыл бұрын

    Nice job! Hope this helps to grow the community even more :)

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! 🙂☀️ Thanks for checking it out

  • @caroliscaroles
    @caroliscaroles2 жыл бұрын

    awesome video! really useful

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @samuellconrad
    @samuellconrad3 жыл бұрын

    Well done 👍. Thanks.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @theycallmejpj
    @theycallmejpj2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve put up a couple of albums on my channel, each time using a single PO unedited, it hopefully shows how much versatility each unit has if you get creative with them

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely- so many ways to get creative with these things.

  • @ShadyNetworker
    @ShadyNetworker Жыл бұрын

    The PO-128 actually takes sounds from the NES Mega Man games, even BEFORE the SNES. So strictly 8-bit. Awesome video, thanks so much!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh oh oh! Thx for letting me know! 😊

  • @ShadyNetworker

    @ShadyNetworker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Check it out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nnh3lrpxdMreopc.html Capcom had some amazing artists back in the day. Rumor has it that the team came together again MUCh later in 2008 to create Mega Man 9: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a2SespWvYcfWp9Y.html Awesome doesn't begin to describe it =)

  • @GOICOBA
    @GOICOBA Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Pleasure

  • @onstr
    @onstr2 жыл бұрын

    PO-14 was my first. I still absolutely love it.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah they’re all solid! Except for the 16 imo

  • @ray_donovan_v4
    @ray_donovan_v4 Жыл бұрын

    That po20 arcade sounds dope! 🤣 gamerlyfe

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Hellz yeah! :-)

  • @Dork2099
    @Dork20992 жыл бұрын

    Amazing overview! I already own / have owned about five of these but thanks to your in-depth analysis I now want… all of them.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Happy Holidays.

  • @VladQuake
    @VladQuake2 жыл бұрын

    @11:15 i actually liked that you can change the sound in performance

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I wasn't crazy about it.

  • @Two-Eyed_Boy
    @Two-Eyed_Boy3 жыл бұрын

    This is the Encyclopedia Pocket Operator-tannica! Every music maker should have at least one because they really do get the job done.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you there! They’re all worth a spin!

  • @cb1677
    @cb16773 жыл бұрын

    They're songs from the NES megaman. OG Megaman is from NES.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh shoot- I think the version it’s sounds are inspired by are snes though.

  • @s7121n9s

    @s7121n9s

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Not sure I agree with that. Sounds very MegaMan 1 and 2. The SNES games are very rock music inspired

  • @Hipbydesign

    @Hipbydesign

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen yeah this is original Megaman not Megaman X. Very distinct as the character is different too. Capcom is strict on those distinctions but either way way cool overview!

  • @raydollete444

    @raydollete444

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kind of like how everyone says the OP-133 Street Fighter is from the SNES even though it’s from the arcade version, specifically from Turbo. The drums are a dead giveaway (Yamaha SFG-01/SFG-05).

  • @Roninkinx

    @Roninkinx

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s literally mega man 1 2 and 3 it’s influenced by my dude

  • @Prokudak
    @Prokudak2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Liam. Thanks. You go into details, features and pros and cons. Do these devices have an internal memory? What cable do I need to transfer tunes to a PC?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’d have to record via line in They do have internal memory as in whatever you program onto them is saved

  • @mcstabba
    @mcstabba2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not into electronic and synth music for the most part but enjoy it when it is mixed with other instruments. I am intrigued by those samplers... the KO and the Speak. Probably would want a dedicated drum PO to go with those, either Rhythm or Tonic then and then play string instuments etc over what I create with the PO's. They seem so fragile though and the silicone cases that can be bought doesn't seem the greatest either. Another negative were the fact that they are only battery powerd but that MyVolt thing can take care of that... I'll think about it. Regardless of if I buy a few PO's I'll probably get a few MyVolts sooner or later, didn't know that was a thing but find it brilliant.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah they're the bomb! They're advertising these new cables now- the telephone wire ones which look so damn sexy.

  • @amberruby4896

    @amberruby4896

    2 жыл бұрын

    The battery life on the pos last a loooonngg time though, and I just use rechargeable batteries, so it's less waste

  • @mcstabba

    @mcstabba

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amberruby4896 Glad to hear about the batteries! They had (or still have maybe) a deal on Teenage Enginerings webstore for The Streetfighter (a reskinned K.O.) and the Megaman as a bundle for a decent price and free shipping, so I bought that yesterday, also got some cables to connect them with. Looking forward to trying them out when I get them (hopefully within a few days).

  • @Cartel336
    @Cartel3362 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers- glad to help.

  • @steveedwards4495
    @steveedwards44953 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, thanks mate. Glad I went for the po33. Got a Rick and Morty too but that's still in the wrapper where it'll stay lol.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Really!? They seemed to have discontinued it for the time being- at least on Perfect Circuit they did

  • @steveedwards4495

    @steveedwards4495

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen yeah I'm sure i read somewhere it was a limited edition, which is why its untouched 👍

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Smart move

  • @renekasbergen
    @renekasbergen3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Sadly, no mention of the best feature of the Tonic: building your own drum kits in the awesome Microtonic app and “uploading” them to the PO-32.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just became aware of this! That’ll be for another video!

  • @renekasbergen

    @renekasbergen

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Cool! Don’t forget to check out the 10 legendary drum machine kits they created using machine learning: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h52YwbJyYKbUkaQ.html

  • @carstensorensen154

    @carstensorensen154

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I thought when I saw the video and with the latest update of Microtonic with all the classic drum machines, along with thousands of possible settings, this is an amazing combo!

  • @bronzkhrome4024
    @bronzkhrome4024 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, those are some nifty little pieces, :)

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @YounRangr
    @YounRangr2 жыл бұрын

    Your channel is so underrated and helpful 🙏

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you!!

  • @romeisfallingagain
    @romeisfallingagain2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @Death_Rave
    @Death_Rave4 ай бұрын

    IMO, the KO and tonic are the best, the rest are great when theyre accessories linked together The speak seems very hard to master yet very cool still

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah everyone seems to like KO / tonic the best :-)

  • @bronzkhrome4024
    @bronzkhrome40242 жыл бұрын

    Don't know if you get on often, but I did subscribe because I really liked your review. Interesting,.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bronz! Yeah I release about 5 videos a month. Appreciate you watching :-)

  • @nzalimilton3075
    @nzalimilton30752 жыл бұрын

    I just bought the street fighter one and didn’t realize there are differences…. But I love street fighters so ima work through it

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’ll have no prob making it work

  • @rudster2396
    @rudster23963 жыл бұрын

    Man you're the best, I will get the po KO thanks to you. Also you may have a French cousin who reviews rétro games: le joueur du grenier. You guys should collab 😁

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh thanks for letting me know! I’ll be sure to check that out.

  • @m.a.p.5541
    @m.a.p.55412 жыл бұрын

    Oh lordy lord thanks dude, so much garbage results till i found you, the dude that actually explains the hw differences. Praise you brother.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for watching.

  • @rdklarnet4120
    @rdklarnet4120 Жыл бұрын

    “I just wanna Love You!” -you

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @leewightman8619
    @leewightman8619 Жыл бұрын

    I have the KO.. had it for about 6 days and it's great easy to use took me a couple hours to learn the work flow only thing o don't like is the lcd animation makes it look to toyish but i have a Yamaha djx and i get sample one shots of it

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah the toyish vibe I guess is a love / hate type situation.

  • @DJbace1
    @DJbace13 жыл бұрын

    I think the Speak & Mega Man is my next POs :) i have the KO, Tonic & Sub rn

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m really digging the speak right now

  • @michaelmeisinger7476
    @michaelmeisinger74763 ай бұрын

    The "acc" button on the PO-32 is assigned to any step in the sequence (1-16) and will add more velocity to that step. I'm guessing it stands for accent as well because it is like you're hitting the note harder. Furthermore, the PO is setup with four vertical channels and holding down any button in jam mode will drop out the entire channel. (You can do this with multiple channels at the same time.) Anyway that's why the channels were dropping out, not because you held down the "acc" button. Cheers

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this! 🍻

  • @bassbassbasser
    @bassbassbasser3 ай бұрын

    These things doubled in price in 2 years 🤨

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 ай бұрын

    Yeah it's bonkers.

  • @hamburger512

    @hamburger512

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s been a while since I bought an Arcade and I was just looking at current prices thinking “I didn’t pay $100 for mine did I?” haha

  • @PinchyLobster

    @PinchyLobster

    2 ай бұрын

    Literally man i was gonna buy another cos ive had an arcade for 2 years and i looked expecting like 50 quid but 85 QUID

  • @monatooo
    @monatooo3 жыл бұрын

    maybe a unique feature of the tonic is that you can mute and solo sounds while jamming, i dont own it but for me thats a huge selling point and really nice video :))

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    With the acc button you mean, right?

  • @monatooo

    @monatooo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen i dunno since i dont own it :( but coulb be yes, maybe by holding acc and holding a sound button you solo it and by holding sound and a sound button you mute it, something like that, if i find out I can write you :)

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s an interesting mystery button 😂

  • @monatooo

    @monatooo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen heyo :) i checked and holing acc and a sound button will mute the sound, and holding sound and a sound button will solo the sound :)

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thank you!

  • @tdubasdfg
    @tdubasdfgАй бұрын

    Crazy the prices have doubled since this video was made😂

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah that's bonkers ... Come talk about it in my Discord if you're not already a member :-) discord.gg/xj8J2xJuBP

  • @GuntherinhoJr
    @GuntherinhoJr2 жыл бұрын

    Hi thanks a lot for the en guide. Witch one is the must funy to create chiptune between arcade and Megaman please

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mega man!

  • @Mr.pickles9
    @Mr.pickles911 ай бұрын

    my man

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    11 ай бұрын

    😏

  • @demiangaelloaizarangel6162
    @demiangaelloaizarangel61622 жыл бұрын

    I already got the PO-12 for drums but I still need some melodies. Which do you think works best for melodies between PO-28 and PO-128?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d say 128 because you can choose any more you want

  • @SonicVibe
    @SonicVibe2 жыл бұрын

    i got all but the tonic and speak witch one would you get out the 2 ? also i hear the speak has 3 hidden features

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Speak all the way!

  • @ddddieggggo
    @ddddieggggo Жыл бұрын

    20:14 are you saying "muchas gracias" ? Muchas gracias I say to you, for helping me decide wich one to buy!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help!

  • @DerSaa
    @DerSaa Жыл бұрын

    Hi, very nice video! But most of them are not for sale right now on Ebay or Amazon... Could you please tell me, why? Are they discontinued?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    yes some are discontinued unfortunately at this point.

  • @jimlampshady
    @jimlampshady2 жыл бұрын

    Dude. You can design new sounds with the Sonic Charge software (costs extra) and import them into the Tonic. Not limitless, but a HUGE range of sound design possibilities makes this PO uniquely powerful. The other powerful feature you didn't mention/don't know about is the Tonic's capacity to morph between 2 sounds. Knowing this in the sound design stage also opens up many new possibilities, for example a work-around for there not being a per part level control.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I heard about this! Thx for your input 😊

  • @Painroses
    @Painroses2 жыл бұрын

    came here to know more about pocket operators and discovered a thing I was looking for without even realizing. infinite batteries. I always wondered why in 2022 we still have the necessity to use alcaline batteries and can't stand it. thanks

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help! Cheers

  • @Jameslangford-rc6sw
    @Jameslangford-rc6sw6 ай бұрын

    Really seemed like bros opinion on every pocket operator but still somewhat informative

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    6 ай бұрын

    am I bro?

  • @Jameslangford-rc6sw

    @Jameslangford-rc6sw

    6 ай бұрын

    @@LiamKillen wdym

  • @OffTheHizzle
    @OffTheHizzle Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the detailed review. So does it make sense to combine the 133 with the 14 for some fat bass effects, or will one PO be enough? I'm slightly confused...

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    It really depends on how you're using it but personally I think that the 14 is pretty fat on its own! :-)

  • @OffTheHizzle

    @OffTheHizzle

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Thanks for the feedback. I just got my hands on a PO-133 - this will keep me busy.

  • @thomaskiser3886
    @thomaskiser3886 Жыл бұрын

    You gotta make that po-sub little bass run a@4:23into a song!!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    😏

  • @thomaskiser3886

    @thomaskiser3886

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen fingers crossed 🤞 brother!

  • @AlisonHeyer
    @AlisonHeyer2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I'm curious if the pitched POs can change key? Like do you always have to be based in a certain key, or can you change it?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    The only one when you're free to be in any key is the PO 128

  • @AlisonHeyer

    @AlisonHeyer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Thanks! I want to play my banjo with it!

  • @DaKILLaGod
    @DaKILLaGod2 жыл бұрын

    14:18 i ran from kitchen to turn this off! lol

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @GreatistheWorld
    @GreatistheWorld2 жыл бұрын

    Wait so the 128 is more than the 28 Robot? Thought it was functionally exactly the same with different sounds

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Different sounds and the ability to program any chromatic note (with the 128)

  • @djjuno106
    @djjuno1062 жыл бұрын

    if you do sample over the street fighter samples can you get them back?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Hold pattern + write while putting batteries in to reset PO

  • @javym1431
    @javym14312 жыл бұрын

    As someone who doesn’t own a pocket operator with music knowledge, should I get the PO20 or PO128? I’m really into 8 Bit music

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    The 128 is more flexible to program any melody that you want- something to consider!

  • @javym1431

    @javym1431

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ok thanks

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    cheers

  • @thomastoomey7915

    @thomastoomey7915

    2 жыл бұрын

    Po 20 is more accessible

  • @edtuckerartist
    @edtuckerartist2 жыл бұрын

    Trying to get my robot to sound like what I've played and failing, no idea why but it's extremely annoying. And yes I go into write mode and choose the sound but still it sounds different?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try experimenting with which fx you’re using it auto “vocoderizes” it

  • @s7121n9s
    @s7121n9s2 жыл бұрын

    I seen this on TikTok and I need the MegaMan one! If I got one and took it with me to use out and about, what's a good travel case?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    TE sells cases directly. If not Analog Cases is the best basically for any electronic instrument, including POs

  • @s7121n9s

    @s7121n9s

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Thank you for the reply. Definitely wanting to try this out and will most likely use it out and about so I was curious. Thanks and keep it up

  • @ashmcg7873
    @ashmcg7873 Жыл бұрын

    You can still buy all the Po's but the rick and morty one, I wanted to start off with 2 of them and that was one of them XD

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh is Ricky and North not for sale anymore? Wasn’t aware of that!

  • @ashmcg7873

    @ashmcg7873

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen only available used on reverb, usually for $200+. unless you're collecting I think you can get other samplers and just get a Rick and Morty patch for nearly the same cost.

  • @patrickjohnson1766
    @patrickjohnson17662 жыл бұрын

    Is the microphone sampler on the 33 garbage? The only reason I would buy it is for the sampler, and if you can’t even do much with it it’s probably not worth it

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s actually surprisingly crisp

  • @jutoeljusto7009
    @jutoeljusto7009 Жыл бұрын

    Would you guys recommend the 12 or the 14 for a complete beginner?? I feel like 12 will be better but I love the fat bass. Lovee.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    12 all the way

  • @mckrisbo
    @mckrisbo3 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a PO jam with the 424? I'm interested to see how these little guys might sound when given the lofi treatment. Thanks!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I can tell ya that they sound dope through the 404! Do you have one?

  • @mckrisbo

    @mckrisbo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen I do have a 404. I've also got the 202 😁.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ouf- the 202…would love one of those.

  • @mckrisbo

    @mckrisbo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen it sounds amazing, shame it doesn't have a sequencer though. I also copped the DR-202 drum machine to sequence it but it's too much hassle to setup every time.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel u

  • @Mrdeanop2
    @Mrdeanop23 жыл бұрын

    Has there been anything released that's you would say is a good competitor or alternative to the POs? I have a couple, and I am bored of them now.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    The next lvl up from that would be the opz- it has a similar sort of workflow. POs are great but def limited

  • @zorbanongreco

    @zorbanongreco

    2 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Parker: check out the Korg Volca range of affordable but powerful gadgets .

  • @kylemassey4060
    @kylemassey4060 Жыл бұрын

    So, I'm interested why you would buy something like this when you can use something like Ableton or FL Studios ? I think they're really cool but I want to understand their use

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah FL / Ableton kills all hardware gear. This is more for the fun of making beats in the go. The sampling POs are also very cool and unique in their workflow.

  • @zer0b0t
    @zer0b0t Жыл бұрын

    But the 12 doesnt have a microphone to make samples. Is it possible to change the samples?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    It is not

  • @HPPalmtopTube
    @HPPalmtopTube2 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone tell me, would this be a good christmas gift for an 8 year old boy ? and If so, which one would be best, eg the most complete and easy to use, and the one that's the least "i'm bored of it after playing with it for 2 days" ???

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hmm that’s always a tricky situation but I would go with the most animated one- mega man is great and pretty easy to use

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    PO-128 or PO-35 are my two cents

  • @HPPalmtopTube

    @HPPalmtopTube

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Thanks a lot :) I'll have another look Mega Man one and might pick one up next month, so i can play with it myself (muhahaha) before repackaging and giftwrapping it :) LOL

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    lollll

  • @ledangkhoa2606
    @ledangkhoa26069 ай бұрын

    my PO-33 build in speaker won't make any sound. still work with headphone, Does anyone know how to fix it ? i replace the battery with many brand but it still won't work. I also clean the headphone jack but no hope

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    9 ай бұрын

    make sure the volume is up, if not there mighrt be an issue with the unit - not sure.

  • @ComeJesusChrist
    @ComeJesusChrist8 ай бұрын

    The Factory is pure Daft Punk!

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    8 ай бұрын

    Interesting take! 😊

  • @JakHart
    @JakHart8 ай бұрын

    This isn't a review/guide, this is an opinion piece.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    8 ай бұрын

    Lol

  • @enriquetoons7042
    @enriquetoons704211 ай бұрын

    Someone please reply to me about the cord to the right, what is the PO connected too i’m so confused

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    11 ай бұрын

    That’s the audio out! Plug a speaker / headphones in there

  • @charlesnoemicz6832
    @charlesnoemicz68322 жыл бұрын

    For PO 128 the Mega Man sounds are from the NES, not SNES. Specifically it's Mega Man 2.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I always mix em up 😅

  • @vicmarr85

    @vicmarr85

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was like, 'Hey! That's Megaman X, not Megaman." 🤔

  • @magnusjohansson295
    @magnusjohansson2958 ай бұрын

    One question: these patterns that you can create, how many bars can they be?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    8 ай бұрын

    They're all one bar but you can chain all 16 ofg them together - so yeah it's pretty limited in that sense.

  • @Bettybop378
    @Bettybop378 Жыл бұрын

    I pick the po-office one cause the factory one sounds bad I just want the robot one but its not saleable

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah I’m not a fan of the factory either

  • @Bettybop378

    @Bettybop378

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen for the next I'm ordering speak or robot cause they are both good, and I want speak cause it's giving pc-music.

  • @benouaafrika6609
    @benouaafrika66092 жыл бұрын

    I produce music mostly on computer. Drum sounds are crucial. Sampling is helpful . Synths should be just good. Can POs help me get better results?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    It depends what you’re going for they have a very particular sound

  • @benouaafrika6609

    @benouaafrika6609

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen the sound of the PO12 sends my thoughts to house music. Actually i was advised to look for toys that delivers analog sound. Is that the case of the PO?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah it’s great for house- only thing is you can’t bounce your drums individually

  • @benouaafrika6609

    @benouaafrika6609

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Can you at least solo an an instrument while listening to it play?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe not

  • @hakanlindhen500
    @hakanlindhen500 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Do you have to connect them to something to hear the sounds?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    you can connect them to whatever you'd like! Either a speaker or straight into your headphones :-)

  • @PinchyLobster

    @PinchyLobster

    2 ай бұрын

    Late but in case you still want an answer, no you dont. They have a speaker themselves

  • @onmylulbruddadion
    @onmylulbruddadion2 жыл бұрын

    Can you change scale on 133

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    No you cannot

  • @aarocka11
    @aarocka112 жыл бұрын

    Did you completely omit that the PO-32 is reprogrammable

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I certainly did- found out after making this video!

  • @sidneiribeiro3883
    @sidneiribeiro38832 жыл бұрын

    I’m a dumb i can’t program my sub 14 What are the Steps ?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make sure you’re in record mode

  • @koodig759
    @koodig7592 жыл бұрын

    I have the PO-20, PO-28 & PO-33, almost can deal with anything...

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah you’re stacked with that

  • @raghavendrakashi1993
    @raghavendrakashi1993 Жыл бұрын

    Sir how to get this instrument nd what is the price please let me know

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Check the description of this video for more details on all that :-)

  • @stephennapolitano
    @stephennapolitano3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work! Now I just need to figure out which one to get my five year old daughter…

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm good question maybe one of the simpler ones like the 12-32b?

  • @stephennapolitano

    @stephennapolitano

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen simple is better but the office one is tempting too!

  • @goldenfurniture6857

    @goldenfurniture6857

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stephennapolitano i told my dad about the office and he said i was too young for office sounds lol

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s a great one to combine with others

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol what’s that supposed to mean? lolol

  • @waitwut420
    @waitwut4206 ай бұрын

    In two years, these things have doubled in price. Not complaining though. More surprised it was ever that cheap. What a steal.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    6 ай бұрын

    They’ve doubled?? Woah didn’t know that

  • @whitehuayra

    @whitehuayra

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@LiamKillen they're all $99 now. Megaman is out of stock too 😢

  • @Funkotronimus
    @Funkotronimus3 жыл бұрын

    ✨🏆✨

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank youuuuu

  • @rafaelbarrera7834
    @rafaelbarrera78342 жыл бұрын

    I'm waiting for the bobs burgers 🍔 pocket operator to drop, Gene edition

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @poco_a_poco_music
    @poco_a_poco_music Жыл бұрын

    Snapped off the hangers 😣

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    You know it

  • @HRRN-gh3wj
    @HRRN-gh3wj3 ай бұрын

    why are these double the price in the UK

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 ай бұрын

    No idea

  • @Roninkinx
    @Roninkinx2 жыл бұрын

    “Quirky 8bit sound throwback to 90s snes”, snes didn’t synthesize it used samples maybe your thinking of the genesis? Though it was a fm synth the Yamaha ym2612. These are 70s to 80s 8bit not 90s 16bit my dude :).

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Smashin it in the comments section

  • @tracyburnham604
    @tracyburnham6048 ай бұрын

    Did these all double in price in two years??

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    8 ай бұрын

    Maybe not double but I’m sure the price went up

  • @schrectacular
    @schrectacular2 жыл бұрын

    I think you mean "quirky" right? Or do you mean that Pocket Operators sound like cork?

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is that spelling mistake made in the description? lol- i've been spelling it wrong forever

  • @schrectacular

    @schrectacular

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Sorry I'm such a pedantic ass. Thanks for the vids on all these Pocket Operators, you really do a great job!

  • @bjamminsincebirth3494
    @bjamminsincebirth34943 жыл бұрын

    I do wish I had a snes though.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    There’s probably a bunch of emulations out there by now no doubt. OG is something special though

  • @bjamminsincebirth3494

    @bjamminsincebirth3494

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Yeah my brother has a video arcade he built.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jealous!

  • @bjamminsincebirth3494

    @bjamminsincebirth3494

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Yeah it’s 17,000 games from Atari to everything else you could imagine. Even stuff I have never heard of.

  • @jtn191

    @jtn191

    3 жыл бұрын

    Plogue's instruments area great alternative!

  • @NALTOdeluxe
    @NALTOdeluxe2 жыл бұрын

    A: all of them So the SNES is a 16 bit system. NES would be 8 bit. BUT, I see what you’re getting at.

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah damn

  • @cruepprich
    @cruepprich2 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison. Thanks. I guess, the pocket operators are not for me. It seems they require creativity beyond my capacity. :(

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    They’re not for everyone! 😊

  • @Hipbydesign
    @Hipbydesign2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone notice how the Megaman one is low volume compared to Street Fighters? Or is mine just low 😳

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Turn up the volume yo!

  • @ed-od9sd
    @ed-od9sd2 жыл бұрын

    can you do a Donda stem player and this

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I contacted them about Donda- no response!

  • @ed-od9sd

    @ed-od9sd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen u might just want to buy it, and if you are, can you get one for me too ? ( they wouldn't ship to Canada...)

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol! I’m also in Canada though

  • @ed-od9sd

    @ed-od9sd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen we need to meet...

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha maybe one day!

  • @CmdrMic
    @CmdrMic Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, scuttlebutt says TE has killed production the entire line, less the PO-133... sucks!😥😒😡

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    Жыл бұрын

    Woah really!

  • @CmdrMic

    @CmdrMic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LiamKillen Yeah, such a shame because they are such a wonderful gateway for newcomers into electronic music and electronic music gear. TE has so jumped the shark. WTF.

  • @covert0overt_810
    @covert0overt_8102 жыл бұрын

    PO28 = mega man 2 drum machine

  • @LiamKillen

    @LiamKillen

    2 жыл бұрын

    🌀🌀🌀

  • @Mnnvint

    @Mnnvint

    2 жыл бұрын

    The PO2x series was designed by Linus Åkesson, who is pretty much a wizard of 8-bit computer sounds. But it's based more on Commodore 64 than Nintendo. Nintendo had more voices, but the C64 had more waveforms and wild ways to tune them, and you hear those effects a lot on the 20 and 28. (Not so much on the 24. Everyone knows 8 bit percussion sounds suck, so Linus went with the "percussion" of disk drives, printers and plotters instead.)

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