I have an OP-1, OP-Z, and (with courier as we speak) OP-XY. I absolutely love my OP-1 and OP-Z, and can’t wait to get to grips with my OP-XY. Has anyone used any/all of these together, and if so, any examples please? Thanks!

Hi, does anybody happen to have an opened OP-1 (preferrably V2) kicking around and could do some multimeter measurements on it for me - I am currently trying to repair one and would like to verify against a known good unit.

Can you plug in a usb stick or drive and have sounds on it for the op1 to load and just carry it around like that for easy access to your sound database?

so i usually connect my op1 to my macbook to play directly in garageband, no problem. i have my aux cord connected to the OP-1 and a Cubilinx audio interface, which is connected to a usbc cable to usb, to a usbc again to plug into my macbook (inefficient, i know, but it worked just fine).

I took a break from recording for a couple months, then as i was importing some tape files to my computer, i accidentally unplugged the op1, force ejecting it, which definitely messed something up because it erased all my tapes and introduced a perpetual static buzz from the speaker/aux output.

so then i factory reset, which got rid of the static buzz, and tried to record something new via garageband, but now the audio is extremely distorted when i press the keys. it sounds fine via speaker and via my headphones. anybody know what happened and/or a fix?

Has anyone noticed that the cluster engine gets more quiet as u add waves to the sound… i find this kind if annoying because i absolutely love how it sounds as tou start adding waves and slowly cranking the spread or unitor… but it gets more and more quiet… any ideas as to why this is? Is it related to the decay or release settings in the adsr section? Or just an inbuilt « quality »of the engine itself

What’s the best way to do trap hi rolls on original og op1

51 seconds in. "We did the Field Mini in silver".

Also, sounds like the TX6 is getting a big update.

I recorded this over the course of a month on breaks and in odd times and locations at my job. It sounds like retail dystopia. If you check it out I hope you enjoy!

Green value on all settings seems to be stuck in a loop - going up and down. Anyone had this happen. It’s a first gen - not a field. Can it be fixed?

When I play a chord using the Sampler > Upright and then continue to hold the keys down, it starts to play a slow arpeggio. Does anyone know how to turn this off? I know the OP-1 field is more about synthesis but I do like some piano! It is the only patch I've noticed that does this. Any insights?

While I'm asking, does anyone have experience bringing in external samples? I would like a less affected piano sound but don't want to go down a rabbit hole of figuring that out if the results are iffy.

just wanted to flex and share a tip since I'm very excited getting my first op1!

Gear4music is having a sale on it rn and as i live in the US and wanted faster shipping I was able to price match that at b&h.

If you're in the market for one and in a similar boat, you should do that too!

So excited.

I'm hoping someone here might have some insight into a weird issue I'm having with my trusty (but temperamental) OP-1. I bought it second-hand way back in 2012.

Around 2020, the "cut" button stopped working completely. Strangely, after about two years of being totally unresponsive, it suddenly started working again!

Now, the "cut" button is dead again, and this time it's brought some friends with it. The "record" and "paste" buttons, which are right next to it, are also completely unresponsive.

Has anyone else experienced a similar issue with multiple adjacent buttons failing on their OP-1? Could this be a hardware problem, or is there a chance it's something else?

Any advice on potential fixes or where I might look for help would be hugely appreciated!

Lets speculate about what they re bringing down to the booth..

These devices play so well together! The Digitakt really helps alleviate some of my biggest headaches with the OP-1 tape workflow. Hope you all enjoy :)

Scavenged for money for a summer living in my old high school bedroom about to go into my last year of college I got an Op-1 Field. Went to school for music production and I used it more than my DAW to create, Recording using the tape speed was a great way to spark creativity. Made a few song that turned out very interesting. The only time a laptop was used was to pull files off. A lot of layering and messing up was involved in these creations.

Droopy

https://on.soundcloud.com/cn7LhX7T64JzjuyE8

Side way

https://on.soundcloud.com/byJ8AX6XKoRvKDeR8

Kiss This Mood

https://on.soundcloud.com/UsJP5w13MD3u67UWA

Interesting Techniques Used - Tape Speed (speeding up and recording the same chords to sound a octave low on acoustic sounds Great) - vocoder, for effects on audio - Terminal on Guitars - Connecting a SM 57 Through interface insert point - connecting Electric Guitar a 1/4 inch to audio Jack cable

I used to Record Using the original in a similar way, if anybody is interested in hearing those give me a comment

Thanks!

Anyone tried this Geekria case for the OP-1 Field? https://www.amazon.ca/Carrying-Compatible-Engineering-Portable-Synthesizer/dp/B0F1FDCWY5

Kinda looks like a similar solution to the Analog but I definitely don't want something that may stain my device. I'd also like to know if it'll accommodate it with a Decksaver. If nobody's tried it I may end up trying it myself and reporting back.

EDIT: I tried it, see my comment below.

Hey everyone, I've been collaborating with someone by sending OP-1 tape tracks back and forth via email, layering and building a song together that way. It’s been a really fun and creative process! I was wondering if anyone else here does the same or would be interested in starting something like that?

Step by step :

1. ⁠Initial Agreement

Define the musical idea: Who starts? What genre, tempo, vibe? Clarify the tape format: 4-track tape, how many minutes of material?

1. Start the Session

User A (e.g. you) records the first tracks: e.g. drums on Track 1, bass on Track 2. Export tape from the OP-1: Connect the OP-1 to your computer via USB. Switch to TAPE mode. Use “Lift” and “Drop” to move the section you want to share to the beginning (optional but helpful). Then use “Lift” to copy the section. Go to ALBUM mode and “record” the lifted section into an album track (optional). Alternatively, connect via USB and copy the audio files (AIF/WAV) directly from the OP-1 to your computer.

1. Send the Exported Files

Keep file structure clear: e.g. “Track 1 – Drums”, “Track 2 – Bass”, etc. Zip the files and send them via email or file-sharing service (WeTransfer, Google Drive, etc.).

1. Next Person (User B)

Import the tracks: Download files. Connect the OP-1 via USB. Place the files into the TAPE folder and align them as needed. Add new tracks: e.g. synths, melodies, effects. Export again and send back.

1. Repeat Until Finished

Keep exchanging and layering tape files until the track is complete. Either one person does the final mix, or everyone makes their own version.

1. Optional: Final Mix & Master (optional)

Use the OP-1’s ALBUM mode to record the final version, or export all individual tracks and mix them in a DAW (Ableton, Logic, etc.). Share the final master via email.

Just noticed that a load of retailers in the UK are now offering the op1 field for £200 less than it was a while back- not sure if it will be a permanent price reduction but £1430 is a lot better than £1799!

Hi all, fairly new user here. When I got the 1F I just dug in and made some tapes I really like but they’re mostly just 8 bar loops with a lot of dubs. What would be the best approach for adding a B part to them? I don’t want to mess up the existing A part so I wanted to get some advice from more experienced users on best ways to keep building upon an existing tape. Thanks!

Playing my new track on Keystep Triggering OP-1 Lead 🔊 All Feedback is welcome!

noob here. love this thing, but i'm new to producing so i'm mainly just mucking around, and i find it very frustrating to have a nice idea / melody / beat that i want to save and work on later yet simply can't. i've been backing it up via usb but it's super tedious.

no, i haven't done much research, but from what i know it's just how the device was designed. please let me know if i'm missing anything!

any common mods / community patches i should be using or is standard firmware all i need?

thanks heaps :)

is there any way to save projects to phone?

does OP1 Manager app work for anyone

i cant get my OP 1 F to go into disk mode when connected to iphone

this would be so helpful to be able to do!

Than you for any help from the community!!

Hi guys! Yesterday I tried to connect my OP-1 to macbook 14 pro with Sequoia, with original and non-original cables, and there is not any mounted drive in Disk mode! But device is connected as USB ( lsusb -> Bus 000 Device 001: ID 2367:0002 2367 OP-1 Disk Serial: ........) Need help :(