Detail 01
16 punch-in effects
Delay, bit crusher, and filter effects are among the available performance effects.
Product detailSKU #1424186590641
teenage engineeringPocket Operator - Rhythm PO-12
1/3
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pocket Operator Rhythm PO-12 puts a drum synthesizer and sequencer into a pocket-size format operated with your thumbs. It combines synthesized and sampled drum sounds with 16 punch-in effects, plus parameter locks and individual step re-trig for changing sounds within a sequence. Sync supports use alongside other gear, while the built-in speaker lets the unit play on its own. The single-board design places key components beneath the display, whose space also serves as a speaker enclosure.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building electronic drum patterns with thumb-operated sequencing and per-step parameter changes.
- Adding delay, bit crushing, or filter effects during a programmed drum sequence.
- Using a compact drum machine with sync and its own built-in speaker.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Parameter locks and individual step re-trig
Parameters and re-triggers can be applied at individual steps in a sequence.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the PO-12 have both synthesized and sampled drums?
Yes. It features real synthesized drum sounds as well as sampled drum sounds.
02Can it play without an external speaker?
Yes. It has a built-in speaker, with space beneath the display serving as its speaker box.
03Can it sync with other gear?
Yes. Sync is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
