Key Features & User Insights
Portability & Design: The
OP-1 Field
is highly portable, with a slim, low-profile aluminum chassis and a weight of just 589g (20.8 oz), making it ideal for travel and mobile music creation. Reviewers praise its durable feel and elegant design.
Sound Quality & Engines: It features 32-bit stereo audio throughout the signal chain, a major improvement over the original. It includes all original OP-1 synth engines and effects, plus new ones like the "Dimension" synth engine (known for warm analog-style pads) and the "Mother" reverb effect. Users find the sound engine "sounds better than ever".
Recording & Sampling: The device includes an enhanced stereo sampler and a 4-track tape recorder with multiple swappable tape styles (e.g., Studio 4-Track, Vintage 4-Track), offering diverse sonic characteristics. The ability to record over 160 minutes of audio is a significant benefit.
Connectivity: It offers Bluetooth MIDI, USB-C connectivity (for charging, audio, and MIDI data), and a built-in FM antenna that allows both receiving and transmitting radio. This makes it part of the interconnected "Field system" of devices.
Interface & Workflow: The
OP-1 Field
boasts a new high-resolution, flush-glass display with all-new graphics, making the user experience intuitive and enjoyable. The color-coded knobs provide an easy way to adjust parameters. Reviewers find the workflow "fun and exciting".
Battery Life: The internal rechargeable battery provides an impressive 24 hours of continuous use on a single charge.
Key Features & User Insights
Portability & Design: The
OP-1 Field
is highly portable, with a slim, low-profile aluminum chassis and a weight of just 589g (20.8 oz), making it ideal for travel and mobile music creation. Reviewers praise its durable feel and elegant design.
Sound Quality & Engines: It features 32-bit stereo audio throughout the signal chain, a major improvement over the original. It includes all original OP-1 synth engines and effects, plus new ones like the "Dimension" synth engine (known for warm analog-style pads) and the "Mother" reverb effect. Users find the sound engine "sounds better than ever".
Recording & Sampling: The device includes an enhanced stereo sampler and a 4-track tape recorder with multiple swappable tape styles (e.g., Studio 4-Track, Vintage 4-Track), offering diverse sonic characteristics. The ability to record over 160 minutes of audio is a significant benefit.
Connectivity: It offers Bluetooth MIDI, USB-C connectivity (for charging, audio, and MIDI data), and a built-in FM antenna that allows both receiving and transmitting radio. This makes it part of the interconnected "Field system" of devices.
Interface & Workflow: The
OP-1 Field
boasts a new high-resolution, flush-glass display with all-new graphics, making the user experience intuitive and enjoyable. The color-coded knobs provide an easy way to adjust parameters. Reviewers find the workflow "fun and exciting".
Battery Life: The internal rechargeable battery provides an impressive 24 hours of continuous use on a single charge.
