pocket operator PO-24 office, noise percussion drum machine and sequencer, with parameter locks, solo functionality and punch-in effects

This thing is so freaking cool!! I have other models on my wishlist. The sounds are really quirky and amazing. It takes a bit to get used to the process/flow navigation, but it's so fun to add different effects to the loop or individual instruments. I need to learn more about how to save and edit loops. Fantastic that it is so thin and portable, takes 2 AAA batteries that fit nicely in the back. The speaker is a HUGE addition, even if it isn't great, but you can just pick it up and play. They really killed it with this idea.

One of the most overlooked and underrated of the PO family. Most looking for bass synths, drum machines and lead Synths naturally. But don't pass this one over. The sound sample of floppy disk drives, mouse clicks, dot matrix printers, and other noise effects can be sequenced and programmed into some amazing rhythms and loops. If you have other PO systems you can think of this as the percussionist in the band to add some colours and glitches and effects. If you've not invested in a drum machine at all, this one will serve as a great drum machine and the unique sounds will force you to think outside of the typical drum sounds and add a whole different ambience to your music. Highly recommend it.

This little noise maker is awesome. Some of the sounds are so close as to be practically indistinguishable, but for the price and the rest of the functionality, I can't complain too much. I do wish the parameter effects were a little deeper on some of the sounds. The punch-in effects are amazing, but there is no way that I have found to dial in a momentary effect, i.e., you can punch in an effect, but then you have to hold the FX button to clear it for subsequent play-throughs of the pattern; I would have rather saved that functionality for when you're in record mode, rather than having it implicitly record those effects. Oh well. I also wish you could live-record without having to hold the record button: it is impossible to record intricate patterns in one take with only one hand, because the other is holding record. One of my favorite features is being able to route signals through the device, complete with syncing signals. All in all, the value is far higher than the price, despite its admittedly minor shortcomings.

The PO-20 is absolutely slept on. This thing is a mangled, industrial music beast.

I have a handful of POs and this one is my favorite even though two of my collection have built in mics for sampling. This one is great for creating Nine Inch Nails style industrial drum grooves. It's got a really unique sound and it operates differently than any other Pocket Operator I've ever used. This is one I still need to learn to get the most out of it whereas the others have pretty much the same sorts of key combinations and functions to do similar things. The Solo functionality isn't really useful to me but as I learn to use it it may and the parameter locks and effects are very cool. This was out of stock for a long time and I get why. I would not be surprised if this were the most popular pocket operator.

These little gadgets are a gas.Fits in my pocket, uses very little power and functions as a back up percussion player. I plug it into my tube amp and wa-la active band happening. The on board speaker is a waste too low in volume to be bothered with, a dust jacket should have taken the speakers place for inclusive extras.

As someone who works in a cubicle environment and loves the movie Office Space, this PO speaks to me personally! I own multiple PO's and this is probably my favorite in the non-newer 30's lineup (the new Tonic, KO, Speak are significantly better). This humble little PO is super quirky and the standard sounds are great. They don't get annoying after awhile like the Arcade gets. All Pocket Operators have a slight learning curve, but they all function basically the same. Watch some YT videos online if you need assistance. They're great for travel. One thing to note is that my batteries don't sit well in this one compared to my others, which is annoying. Overall though, I love this little guy and his little office beeps, chirps, and warbles!

Blend of samples and synthesis of 1980s computer hardware. It has an assortment of outdated pieces of office hardware, such as floppy disk drives and a matrix printer. PO-24 has also a solo function. Very nice!

Pocket Operators are mini-synths and when daisy chained together I’m able to create 4, 8 and 16 Bar snippets to include in songs. Over time I’ve been collecting them and PO Office is my latest acquisition; they are expensive, but they are great fun!

My only comment is to never put it in your pocket. it's a sensitive device and it's not meant to be carried around

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Nice little piece of kit: Pros: Easy to use, chain mode, high output plus effects. Cons: pocket calculator size and flimsy. Much higher output than the volca beats....

I love the PO devices although this isn't my favourite. Whilst it has crazy bass, I'm not convinced some of the sample as as useful as the PO-12 drum machine by comparison. It's an interesting device, but I would really listen to YouTube reviews / demos before buying.