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I totally bought into the hype and paid $1k (CAD) for an OP-1 that's unfortunately collecting dust. It's a marvel of design and engineering, but I suck at making music. For anyone not familiar, these guys are kind of like a cheeky Apple of musical hardware design.
Want to sell it?
Is HN being subjected to some astroturf marketing techniques here? Seems rather suspicious to see so many commenters enthusiastically salivating over an advert for a very expensive radio. And also for said advert to hit the #1 spot on this site, despite not fitting into the usual categories for a compelling post.
The radio mixing feature seems similar to what this guy "Radio Wonderland" does https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr2wK3jvUhc I've seen his performances at HOPE conferences and it's pretty cool. See a full set here: https://archive.org/details/hopeconf2020/20200730_0000_RADIO...
I've been looking for a high-end pair of bluetooth speakers, so this really peaks my interest. I've been wanting the B&O Beolit, but they used to come with built-in charger, so you could just plug in directly into the wall. But now they switched to USB-C charging, which means that you need to use an external charger unit. Not every USB charger will deliver enough power, so that's just a step back in user experience.…
exposed drivers on a 'outdoor use' 600 dollar device gives me an extreme sense of anxiety. Reminds me of Braun products; products designed to look nice, but in general usability suffers in favor of sleek metal human interfaces, nice weights, and a generally 'quality' feel.
Your words remind me Apple.
Jony Ive is openly inspired by Dieter Rams, the designer behind many of Braun's products.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/8555503/Dieter-...
I love everything Teenage Engineering make. My first impression is always "eh, that's too weird, who would want that... who is their target market?", and over time end up at "OK, I WANT ONE!". I own way too many of their Pocket Operators now. Though, I REALLY think I'm not their target market here: "designed to be played outdoors, in public spaces and at high volume"... that's exactly situations I now try to avoid. H…
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I love everything Teenage Engineering make. My first impression is always "eh, that's too weird, who would want that... who is their target market?", and over time end up at "OK, I WANT ONE!". I own way too many of their Pocket Operators now. Though, I REALLY think I'm not their target market here: "designed to be played outdoors, in public spaces and at high volume"... that's exactly situations I now try to avoid. H…
I understand say OP-1. But how much time on average have you spent on each of those pocket operators? And are you able to use it productively after leaving it alone for some time without checking manual?
As always, its not the instrument - its the musician.
Is this actually a radio (as in receives terrestrial broadcasts), or just a BT speaker?
Yeah it's an FM radio. It's all over the page. They even have an ambient drone that's sounds like it's time stretched samples from the FM radio. > have you ever wished you could instantly rewind when listening to the radio, to hear the title of the song just played? > 72 hrs listening how about normal radio listening for a week without charging? > if you skip the traditional inputs like line in, bluetooth and FM radi…
Their Pocket Operators are the closest thing to a "cheap" product they have and even then, last time I checked, they don't even come with a protective case, which I personally find preposterous even if it goes against the aesthetic. One single drop and it'd probably be game over for a $100+ toy.