Street Writer
Total Knockout
Published: 12/21/22
By: Andrew Neyer
Too often, we hit obstacles that prevent us from exploring and creating, especially in unfamiliar mediums. The best way to create is to start creating. Teenage Engineering knows this all too well, and they’ve designed products that open infinite paths to creativity despite their restrictive designs. The pocket operator series borrows the form of a modest calculator, but don't be fooled by their hidden musical potential. The PO-33 (& PO-133, Street Fighter edition of the PO-33) was released as a pocket sampler and sequencer.
The Street Fighter pocket operator™ is based on the ultra popular PO–33 K.O!, a micro sampler with 40 seconds sample memory and built-in microphone for instant sampling. This special edition comes with 16 Street Fighter sound tracks and genuine samples from the original Street Fighter arcade game by Capcom®
microphone for sampling
8 melodic sample slots
8 drum slots
40 second sample memory
15 punch-in effects
step multiplier
Cool. How do I use it?
Here are some videos to help you get started samplin’ and sequencin’.
Context
CA-X pocket operator case
Here are some great sample packs to outfit your PO-133.
Connect a computer or phone to your pocket operator’s line-in with a 3.5mm cable to record the sample pack below.
1-8 | Melodic Samples
Thoughts
– What do you want to sample?
– Do you have a process to creating?
– What’s stopping you from creating?
