Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm – Pocket-Sized Drum Machine & Sequencer
The Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm is a powerful and fun micro drum machine that fits in your pocket but delivers huge sound. As part of the acclaimed Pocket Operator series, the PO-12 offers a wide selection of punchy drum and percussion sounds, a step sequencer, real-time effects, and intuitive controls—all in a minimal, ultra-portable form factor.
Perfect for beatmakers, producers, and live performers, the PO-12 features 16 punchy sounds including kick, snare, hats, toms, and sampled percussion. With its 16-step sequencer, you can create complex patterns, apply parameter locks, and chain sequences for dynamic live sets or studio compositions. Real-time performance effects such as stutter, glitch, and filter make the PO-12 ideal for creating expressive and unique grooves on the fly.
The PO-12 can be used on its own, synced with other Pocket Operators, or integrated with external gear via analog sync. Whether you’re sketching beats on the go or adding a hands-on element to your setup, the PO-12 Rhythm brings serious rhythm power in a pocket-sized package.
Key Features:
- Pocket-sized drum machine and step sequencer
- 16 onboard drum and percussion sounds
- 16-step sequencer with pattern chaining
- Parameter locks per step for advanced sequencing
- 16 built-in performance effects (e.g., stutter, delay, bit-crush)
- Built-in speaker and animated LCD display
- 3.5mm audio in/out with sync capability
- Battery powered (2 x AAA batteries – up to 1 month of use)
- Ultra-portable and durable – perfect for mobile music making
Technical Specifications:
- Sounds: 16 onboard drum and percussion sounds
- Sequencer: 16-step pattern sequencer with chaining
- Effects: 16 performance effects with live control
- Input/Output: 3.5mm stereo line in/out + sync
- Speaker: Built-in mini speaker
- Display: Custom animated LCD screen
- Power: 2 x AAA batteries (up to 1 month of playtime)
- Dimensions: 60 mm x 105 mm x 10 mm
- Weight: Approx. 100g (with batteries)
Why Choose the PO-12 Rhythm?
Don’t let its size fool you—the PO-12 Rhythm is a serious beat-making machine. With intuitive step sequencing, high-quality drum sounds, and playful performance effects, it’s perfect for producers, DJs, and electronic musicians of all levels. Use it solo or sync it with other Pocket Operators for a complete groovebox setup.
Create beats anywhere—choose the Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm for powerful drums on the go.