| Product Dimensions | 5.74 x 21.23 x 0.99 cm; 227 g |
| Item model number | OP-Z |
| Body Material | Bass Wood |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector | Wireless |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 227 g |
Sequencing on OP-Z is a unique experience. All tracks are independent, meaning they can run at different lengths, speeds and with different loop points. Step components add an extra dimension to each step in a sequence – making your compositions much more dynamic, deep and rich. You can choose to go completely off-grid or stay 100% quantized, and thanks to the OP–Z real time melodic analysis you can at any time automatically transpose whole sequences in different scales across six octaves.
OP–Z connects wirelessly to the free OP-Z app via bluetooth. The app displays the numbers and graphs behind the music you create in real time. At a glance, you know how your instruments are balanced, or just how much effect is applied to each instrument. The screen adds another dimension to your interaction with the OP–Z. Unlocking multi touch features, you can adjust multiple mixer sliders at once or use the smooth touch pad to adjust effects or filters. Perfect when performing live.
On the back of OP–Z you’ll find the project, mixer, tempo and the screen buttons. The project button lets you choose 1 of the 10 projects where you work on your songs. Each project contains 16 patterns, containing 8 instrument tracks. The mixer allows you to fine tune the balance of your pattern. Hold tempo to change bpm, and add a click track. The screen button opens the main menu in the app. It also activates the microphone for some live vocals.
Using the four colour-coded endless dials, you control everything from synth parameters, filters, effects and levels to the ADSR shape of an instrument. The RGB LED's give you instant feedback of values and functions. These encoders were specially engineered for the OP-Z to make it possible to keep the 10 mm height of the unit and to provide maximum resolution.
Punch-in FX is a concept inspired from our series of pocket operators, where you can add a layer of live performance effects, and either record them or just to enjoy in real-time. On OP–Z the punch-in FX is a separate programmable track and is one of the unique features that makes the OP–Z stand out from a traditional sequencer. This makes the OP–Z a powerful live performance instrument, extending the possibilities of a pre-programmed track to endless variations.
OP–Z can control 3D animations in real-time sync with your tunes and beats. Create your own unique visuals using Unity – the popular multi-platform game engine. By exposing the inner control data of the OP–Z and linking it to unity users can create anything within unity, customizing every single polygon in a performance and completing the live set with unique visuals. Download and explore 3D worlds already prepared for you, and learn more about videolab on github.
Compose a song & create a completely synchronised music video 'a-la-minute'. The Photomatic feature in the OP–Z app is just pure instant fun. When you need quick and unique graphics, perfectly synched to your beats, open up Photomatic. Shoot away, add filters and you have your instant music video.
