--- product_id: 79460267 title: "Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer" brand: "teenage engineering" price: "KD 50.64" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Teenage Engineering" url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/79460267-teenage-engineering-po-33-pocket-operator-ko-sampler-sequencer store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # 40s sampling memory 8 melodic + 8 drum slots syncs multi-units & PC Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer **Brand:** teenage engineering **Price:** KD 50.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Pocket-sized beats, limitless creativity — own the soundscape wherever you go! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer by teenage engineering - **How much does it cost?** KD 50.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/79460267-teenage-engineering-po-33-pocket-operator-ko-sampler-sequencer) ## Best For - teenage engineering enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted teenage engineering brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Syncing:** Connect and sync with up to two other Pocket Operators or external devices for collaborative live performances. - • **Versatile Play Modes:** Switch seamlessly between chromatic melodic play and punchy one-shot drum hits across 16 sample slots. - • **Pocket-Sized Creativity:** Ultra-lightweight and durable silicone body fits your workflow and lifestyle—jam anywhere, anytime. - • **Dynamic Layering & Effects:** Add depth with 4-voice sampling and 16 onboard effects like loops and stutters to craft unique soundscapes. - • **Compact Powerhouse Sampling:** Record up to 40 seconds of crisp samples with the built-in mic or line-in for pro-quality sound capture. ## Overview The Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO is a compact, 4-voice sampler and sequencer featuring 40 seconds of sampling memory, 8 melodic and 8 drum sample slots, and 16 onboard effects. It offers seamless syncing with other Pocket Operators and external devices, making it a powerful tool for live performance and music production on the go. Lightweight and durable, it’s designed for millennial professionals who crave portable, high-impact creativity. ## Description From the manufacturer the pocket operator family Pocket operators are small, ultra portable music devices, with studio quality sound and the flexibility to make music on the go. Affordable for everyone and compatible with all other music gear. All pocket operator models perfectly complement each other - from drum machine, bass and lead synthesizers to noise percussion and Capcom special editions. Use them separately or connect them together, the choice is yours. Watch the family overview video then find out more about the PO-33 K.O! below. PO-33 K.O! Using the built-in microphone or 3.5mm line input, you can use the PO-33 K.O! to record and manipulate external sound sources. The onboard memory allows you to capture up to 40 seconds of audio. Slots 1-8 are melodic, meaning a sound recorded here are pitched across buttons 1-16. LCD Display with Built-in Speaker Interactive screen with a Knowles high quality speaker LCD Display with Built-in Speaker Interactive screen with a Knowles high quality speaker 1-16 Keypad Play sounds, select patterns and program sequences with these keys 1-16 Keypad Play sounds, select patterns and program sequences with these keys Play & Write Buttons Play sequences and switch between edit / performance modes Play & Write Buttons Play sequences and switch between edit / performance modes FX & Function Buttons Trigger ‘punch-in’ FX and modify your sequence FX & Function Buttons Trigger ‘punch-in’ FX and modify your sequence 2 Parameter Controls 2 rotary encoders for controlling multiple functions 2 Parameter Controls 2 rotary encoders for controlling multiple functions 3.5mm TRS Jack Output High quality stereo audio output for headphones, speakers or sync signal for connecting pocket operators. 3.5mm TRS Jack Output High quality stereo audio output for headphones, speakers or sync signal for connecting pocket operators. 3.5mm TRS Jack Input Input jack for audio & for sync signal to jam with other 3.5mm TRS Jack Input Input jack for audio & for sync signal to jam with other Break away hanger Useful hanger for pocket operator that can be broken off when fitting CA-X silicon case Break away hanger Useful hanger for pocket operator that can be broken off when fitting CA-X silicon case Battery Holder Powered by 2 x AAA batteries Battery Holder Powered by 2 x AAA batteries Folding Wire Stand Wire kickstand for pocket operator for enhanced desk Folding Wire Stand Wire kickstand for pocket operator for enhanced desk External Speaker Solder Points older an external speaker to your pocket operator. External Speaker Solder Points older an external speaker to your pocket operator. Review: Very very very fun - I have quite a few drum machines from a maschine plus, novation circuit, kolg volva beats and the pocket operator so I I have a pretty good idea about where this fits into the mix. It's way more powerful than it looks. It's really possible to do some quite complex things on this with only the few settings that you have. For example, yes it's a 16 step sequencer so it's quantized but if you way to have something non quantized you could shift where you trim the same at for example to get it to a microstep. The storage space on it is a bit limiting so it makes you really conserve the space you have. Longer samples for example may be hard to work with. There is a way to back it up to a sound file if you want to though which is nice to have. Recording in it is very easy. The build in mic is ok but record from line in for much better results. The battery life is great so expect a few weeks of continuous use out if 2 battering. The only negative thing I have to say is that the dials are really terrible. It makes it so hard to trim a clip for donfine adjustments. Some people have soldered different ones on that are better quality but I've bit tried it. Get the outrageously expensive case to go with it since it will save your fingers if you use it a lot. Sound quality is good but don't expect high end audio. I've found that if you get a good recording of a sample on it the quality is quite good but this just lends it's self to the type of music it can create. For comparison you can do more on this than a Kirk volca beats and it fits in your pocket. It's actually really good for just jamming and playing live Review: Brilliant. - Amazing litle gadget and very easy to use, hours and hours of tune making with infinite possibilities, can't put it down. The onboard microphone is pretty good as is the speaker for on the move. ## Features - PROVIDES 40 SECONDS OF SAMPLING MEMORY - The Teenage Engineering PO-33 has a built-in microphone for you to record 40-seconds of samples directly - PLAYS YOUR SAMPLES CHROMATICALLY OR AS ONE-SHOTS - The 8 melodic slots let you play your own samples chromatically while the 8 drum banks play your sample as a one-shot - ADDS PERCUSSION TO YOUR PERFORMANCE - The PO-33 is a 4-voice sampler Its built-in micro drum machine allows you to layer more drum sounds over the sample recording - ENHANCES YOUR SOUNDS - You can add a loop or stutter FX from the 16 onboard effects to create knockout samples - SYNCS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS - You can connect PO-33 KO with 2 other Pocket Operators using standard stereo audio cables You can also sync PO-33 with external devices like a PC ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079M56Z4G | | Best Sellers Rank | 2,546 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 7 in Tabletop Synthesizers | | Body Material | Silicone | | Body material | Silicone | | Brand | Teenage Engineering | | Brand Name | Teenage Engineering | | Colour | Black | | Connector Type | 3.5 mm audio jack, micro-USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,213 Reviews | | Finish Type | Lacquered | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030842 | | Included Components | Built-in microphone, 4-voice sampler, built-in micro drum machine, 16 onboard effects | | Item Type Name | pocket operator | | Item Weight | 91 Grams | | Item weight | 91 Grams | | Manufacturer | Teenage Engineering | | Material | Silikon | | Model Name | PO-33 K.O | | Model Number | TE010AS033 | | Model name | PO-33 K.O | | Part Number | TE010AS033 | | Product Warranty | 1 year manufacturer. | | Set Name | PO-33 K.O | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Teenage Engineering - **Colour:** Black - **Item weight:** 91 Grams - **Material:** Silikon - **Model name:** PO-33 K.O ## Images ![Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7123uwwRA-L.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yrE7l1AUL.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Xh-Zt-dNL.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dWEOUyTdL.jpg) ![Teenage Engineering PO-33 Pocket Operator KO Sampler/Sequencer - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xsq5w5A0L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you record any sound into the mic? or only from the software?** A: That other answer is incorrect, there is a built in mic and you can sample any audio you can output over a 3.5mm cable, though note the 35 puts all samples through the synth engine, the 33 records sounds as they are, so if you don’t want a change to the sample, the KO (33) is the one to get. 33 also has 4 voice polyphony, though the 35 still is cool, just better suited to syncing with others than standalone. **Q: Why is this more expensive than buying directly from Teenage Engineering?** A: #1 - TE rarely has it in stock #2 - Not a lot of sellers want to sell at TE price because they lose money selling it on Amazon **Q: Would this be suitable for a 9 year old kid?** A: Absolutely. It is very easy to understand and clear instructions. I have 2 kids around that age and they have no issues. Very little learning curve and plenty of YouTube videos on how to use it. The po-33 is more for recording sounds and making a beat where as the po-32 is synthesizing sounds and a little bit higher skill. **Q: What is the function the “Lock” tab?** A: When you break off the Lock Tab, all patterns are frozen or "locked". To reverse this, you'll need solder the two pads by the lock tab together. You can learn more about the functions and features of PO-33 at [https://teenage.engineering/guides/po-33/en]. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very very very fun *by G***O on 6 May 2023* I have quite a few drum machines from a maschine plus, novation circuit, kolg volva beats and the pocket operator so I I have a pretty good idea about where this fits into the mix. It's way more powerful than it looks. It's really possible to do some quite complex things on this with only the few settings that you have. For example, yes it's a 16 step sequencer so it's quantized but if you way to have something non quantized you could shift where you trim the same at for example to get it to a microstep. The storage space on it is a bit limiting so it makes you really conserve the space you have. Longer samples for example may be hard to work with. There is a way to back it up to a sound file if you want to though which is nice to have. Recording in it is very easy. The build in mic is ok but record from line in for much better results. The battery life is great so expect a few weeks of continuous use out if 2 battering. The only negative thing I have to say is that the dials are really terrible. It makes it so hard to trim a clip for donfine adjustments. Some people have soldered different ones on that are better quality but I've bit tried it. Get the outrageously expensive case to go with it since it will save your fingers if you use it a lot. Sound quality is good but don't expect high end audio. I've found that if you get a good recording of a sample on it the quality is quite good but this just lends it's self to the type of music it can create. For comparison you can do more on this than a Kirk volca beats and it fits in your pocket. It's actually really good for just jamming and playing live ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant. *by M***B on 7 May 2025* Amazing litle gadget and very easy to use, hours and hours of tune making with infinite possibilities, can't put it down. The onboard microphone is pretty good as is the speaker for on the move. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Indefinite source of joy *by S***. on 25 October 2025* Excellent high quality device that gives you almost unlimited opportunities for sampling. Source of joy ## Frequently Bought Together - Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 K.O.! 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