@@astasuleo oh 100 would be waaaay to cheap. There isnt even a normal usb audio interface with 6 stereo channels for that price and that is without effects, recording etc. around 300 would be alright. But 1000+ is just funny.
I was saying the same thing..to much$. Then I started looking for something like this, with these features, and I changed my mind. Now I’m seriously considering buying one.
I have an OP-1 and while I can afford a TX-6, I still think this price is insane. It’s ok to make quality products with a matching price tag but the main goal of a musical instrument company should be to empower more and more people to make music. This product, although amazing, makes me wonder if Teenage Engineering is more focused on being a luxury brand first.
Couldn't have said it better myself! The jam videos I make revolve around elektrons ecosystem which I feel gives you an infinitely better price to feature ratio. While not inexpensive, they're boxes boast world class features that have served as an entry for many into the music making world, the op-1 is a subjective instrument, having owned one, I believe its a hipster toy that's super fun for travel. It has many flaws that stop it from becoming the insturment that many people make it out to be. But it's a luxury, now a days look at any other battery powered or portable instrument, the circuit tracks, m8, Blackbox, the digitakt is stretching a bit but you get the idea. These are instruments that you can take with you and integrate into a larger setup. The op-1 can do wonders in a portable ambient field recording function but the second you introduce bouncing tracks, syncing, and the lack of features that other synths have such as parameter locking on any elektron machine, it crumbles into a novelty. The clothing, overpriced gadgets and branding are showing the decline of TE from a serious audio centered company into a brand, it's sad because developments of an op-2 would be so great if they could wrap up the problems of the previous generation models. Thanks for listening to my Ted talk.
Remeber when they upped the price of the op-1 to 1400 , this is the kind of company we're dealing with I had an op-1 and bought it when it was still 700 , I returned after 3 weeks ...the audio quality =dsp algo's were just inferior to everything else I own
At this unreasonable price point, I can totally understand why. I know these companies don't have the manufacturing power the big B does, but charging three to four times it's worth is not gonna sell more units. It's gonna make us wait for Behringer indeed
@@JeremyHongelectronics I do think it requires an explanation, behringer doesn't really have any more unethical working conditions than other manufacturers. They did some not well thought through Twitter posts in the past, but I don't think it's fair to blame that on the whole company and honestly I don't care. Or do you think cloning other synths is unethical? Why? Because I dont.
@@donit. fortunately we live in a day and age now where smaller companies and individuals are reviving and open sourcing classic synth chips and circuits. And I’d rather vote with my wallet and contribute/volunteer my own engineering skills in that direction instead of further perpetuating whatever business model Uli Behringer believes in.
keyboard synthesisers output line level stereo, many guitar pedalboards (see Helix) outputs line level stereo, drum machines too, all the iPad synth apps, pocket operators, OP-Z, op-1, po Modular, modular synths. Imagine going to a live gig with your synths and not having to bring a computer with a big sound card on the side in order to be able to mix and apply effects and compressors to all your gear. For some people this thing is awesome 😉 for others it is not. It’s an amazing and unique product for a niche group of people which is what makes it more expensive
There are dozens of 12-16 channel USB mixers for under $200. You can get a Zoom R16 that also multirrack RECORDS 32 channels, and doesn't just mix/USB interface, for 200-300. For 400 and up, a new Zoom L12-24. For what this costs you can get a friggen Tascam R24!! All full size mix/multitracker/USB interfaces, with pre-amps, effects, XLR, 48v phantom power, the list goes on. Ones that RECORD AUDIO and not just mix. You know, real fucking mixers and not plastic miniaturized scams. If you want something tiny, Zoom and Tascam make whole lines of 4-6-8+ channel field recorders for less, which are actual pieces of durable professional audio equipment. Often with their own very good condenser mics build in. For about half the price or less. If you just need a tiny 3.5mm MIXER ONLY, like this, you can get a good one for literally 50-100 bucks. I lost all respect for T.E. after this one. I used to admire them. But this is just taking advantage of people who don't know better. And I'm sure it's made for 1/20th that price by near slave labor in Asia. Stop supporting this. I know it looks cool and minimalist. But this is just insulting.
Market: We need a mixer for pocket operators. TE: Cool. So first, lets give a premium metal case. Market: Well ok, doesnt fit the PO esthetic, but I guess it kinda fits OP1, but then again OPZ is plastic soo... TE: We also add a sythetizer. Market: What?! No. You plug the synthetizers into it. There is no need for onboard... TE:... Wireless connectivity ! Market: Well yes, but actually no. A simple mixer that... TE:... and a sequencer! Market: God damnit. Fine. Throw in the multitrack recording into it since we are going all nuts with this thing. TE: Now THAT'S.... just nonsense. Market: Oh, ok. Well at least price won't be THAT high then. TE:...... Market: It wont be. Riiight??!
1199€ LoL....only for rich people who have money to burn ... You could have made a cheaper version without the groovebox, which perhaps would have made more sense ;)
I mean no one is stopping you from getting a shit, non portable Behringer mixer for cheap. 1200 is not really that expensive for a pro-level 6 channel mixer/interface combo to begin with.
@@fiscaldisco5234 "pro level" Yeah i can't imagine doing anything professional with the cramped knobs and dogshit sliders. No one is going to take you seriously. This is a toy
@@alfredmx8415 mm maybe in the used market? Def not new. And also that will come with 0 USB interface channels vs. 6 on the TE. So I think you’re getting a fair amount of features and utility for the price if it as professional quality as they claim. Obviously that is yet to be seen though
Micro review from a tx-6 and op-1f owner. Ultra mobility right on the limit of what's too far (for instance: using just your phone). These are premium, fine instruments. The best benefit is not really apparent at first (but was probably the point): having a whole thing right at my kitchen table (or wherever), amongst family, dogs, friends, etc. Tx-6, op-1f, op-z, and my phone (running whatever). All completely backpack-able with real wires and faders, And I am not locked up, isolated in my little studio. It is changing the way I create music. Also great: staying away from the DAW until the last possible moment.
I needed a portable field mixer that lets me run all channels separately into iPhone/iPad over usb, and this device does that well. The portability, the quality of the on-board pre-amps and effects, and the expansiveness of the thing makes it worth it to me. If you don’t need all that stuff, then there are plenty of alternatives that cost less. I haven’t seen anything that has the same features with that disturbingly small form factor though.
WOW...THAT PRICETAG IS RIDICULOUS...MAYBE SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO AN INTERVENTION, IT'S THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MY MIND WHEN I SEE SUCH A HYPERINFLATED PRICE..
@@Hartweizengriesspudding Miniaturized electronics cost more. If you could compare a studio console in the same quality, same number of channels and same features like a bigger one, it would cost more.
@@untml the tx 6 is a unique piece and, in my opinion, very innovative and cool. no doubt about that! and your statement seems logical aswell, its still very pricey tho. i think half the price would be a fair deal… i see TE as the apple of music toys (toys in a non negative way)
I can see from the screenshots that there's a way to split a channel into dual mono inputs - can these be independently controlled in any way, or are they mixed in as one input into a channel?
hello ycros, thank you for your question. they are both mixed to L/R input channels of the track and then controlled together. teenage.engineering/guides/tx-6#input-mode
Take out screen synth all the extras just make it a portable elegant rechargeable mixer like a super gnarly bastl dude for a price less than op z and this would be really cool.
I just picked up an old Edirol mini mixer , it is not quite as small, looks crap and has no mutes or effects or any other gimmicks but it was 20 quid, has 5 stereo ins, 1/4 inch mic and line ins on 2 channels, runs on a 9v battery and is made by Roland !
Love the design! It's way outside of my feasible price range when this same amount can buy a whole studio setup but I can't help but want to experience a working Barbie mixer. Looks sooooo satisfying to see something that should be too small to be functional!
Hi TE! Can TX-6 send audio over USB so I can record into an iPhone/iPad? If yes, this one will be great with a future app from you that record loops that we can put together and manipulate.
yes, 12 channel multitrack over a regular usb-c to lightning cable. it can be used with any compatible audio app. garageband is free for instance. teenage.engineering/guides/tx-6#usb
It’s pretty incredible. This device lets me record 12 channels of mono on their own discrete tracks in GarageBand on iPhone. It’s very, very straightforward to set up.
Looks very nice TE. I’ve read the manual but still not sure if it’s something I could use. I have an OP-Z, PO-20, and PO-35, could you make a demo video using equipment like mine?
hello alex. thank you for your question. with the units you mention you could either go with chaining PO-20 into PO-35 into the line module input on OP-Z, and then mix the individual instruments and balance internally in OP-Z. or you could use TX-6 and connect to three of the stereo channels and mix on that, while applying effects, eq and compressor. the other three channels could be used for the internal TX-6 synth / drum machine, and can be sequenced internally, or by using OP-Z to trigger it over midi.
@@teenageengineering thanks for the reply! I have the line module now and I’m really enjoying it. Still, the TX-6 looks really nice so I’ll keep my eye on it. It’s sold out for now anyway 🙂
@@rorz999 they are desperate for money. So they have a product OP-1, which is over-over priced and they think that people will buy all their products. I would never sell OP-1 more than 400 euros. If they put the OP-1 400-500 euros then they will increase their income. But i think they dont know how the markets behaves. Someone that takes decisions in this company is a D*ckhead which may never passed from a University. As they said, there is lots of R&D, which i respect, but come one guys R&D for the OP-1, what do you make a rocket science?
FX I are send effects and can be applied individually to any channel. FX II are insert effects and can be applied to one or all channels. more info: teenage.engineering/guides/tx-6#fx-buttons
based on your user name you're possibly in stockholm. if you have the chance please come by whenever we have an event in town and try it out in person. then you can decide if an investment like TX-6 would make sense for you at this point. we'll remain respectful and hope to see you around!
@@teenageengineering Thank you for responding. Frankly, I’m surprised. But I’m not interested in your invitation, nor your products anymore. Goodbye, and good luck.
This would be more akin to an audio interface than to a DAW. This is just the thing that brings your instruments into the computer or monitors...hope this helps.
I feel like the TE team likes to gather wearing tuxedoes and smell eachothers farts and complement eachother like its fine wine. Great design concept and superb fuctionality but what is this ? a $1200 cereal box toy size mixer for ants? Pass.
I not a music produce yet but why there's so many rtpe of music mixer device, why cant one device do all? Why you cant use a software on your laptop and then use the keyboard to act as those control for your mix?
all audio in ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x9KaDDcREUQ.html was made using TX-6. for the rest of the videos it was used as an interface.
I think TE became the Apple for music gear. It's somehow interesting to feel that you bought something of that quality and money but still some of the movements of TE is ringing bells. Like all those accessories that Costa a fortune and that desk that somehow costs 1000+ ... I've seen some excellent results with the op-1 and I am really intrigued to buy one but it kinda reminds me iphones, it's not working good with other devices, It's connectivity with those mini TRSs feels like when iphone changed its connections to theirs.
Great device! Two major issues: 1) No windows ASIO drivers - so no 12in or 12out on windows just a crappy 2 channel stereo mix. 2) You cannot turn the display off or sleep mode, with a OLED that will mean burn-in sooner or later. For a £1k device - the driver issue is just plain shocking - up your game T.E. - this is a superb device - don't ruin it! *edit* a few month on - I realized that this is a stunning device - pure engineering porn! Sits on my laptop - looks and sounds amazing - worth every $$$$.
Bruh this thing looks like it could break in my hand, and it's extremely tiny. How the f does this cost so much money. This is ridiculous, as pretty much all the other prices of TE products are
A product no one asked for, at a price no one can afford. Like we're iProduct cultists. I applaud you on your cunning market strategy. This pocket mixer is priced just right to compete with, I dunno, 88 key workstations?
Look out for the tp7 recorder, another $1200ish. Everything besides the op1 isn’t worth it. And even the op, I can find at half the retail and I still wouldn’t buy that. I could buy a used MacBook instead and get waaay more use out of.
Nice design, Rams would be proud. But why dont you take your man power and update the op-1 already, with usb-c, a functioning battery power management, and swappable battery. This is truly your usp product, but no evolve, no love for it.
As someone who makes my own music electronic devices for a living, I can say for fact that the materials and manufacturing involved in this product wouldn't even come close to less than half the asking price. Shame really - they'd have shifted a bunch of units if it was a few hundred bucks.
Am I missing something? It's a stereo mixer with 6 different jacks, numbered individually... so is it 3 tracks in total or are each mono jack is being converted to stereo??
@@williampayne2406 yeah, i think that has most us wishing it was less than half that. Not sure if you need a mixer that uses daw controller and midi but is not assignable? the tascam model 12 works as a mixer, daw controller and a recorder. It's half the price and it's foot print is about 30 of these TE mixers.....
