Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak – lo-fi speech synthesizer and vocoder

The Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak is a unique speech synthesizer and sampler from the Pocket Operator series, combining portability, ease of use, and impressive creative power. Equipped with a built-in microphone for sampling and eight distinct vocal synthesis engines, it offers a wide spectrum of sounds – from autotune and vocoder to formant and retro-style voices. With the PO-35, creating electro, synthpop, or chiptune-inspired tracks has never been easier.

Key features

• Built-in microphone for real-time voice sampling
• 8 voice synthesis engines
• 8 melodic sample slots
• 8 drum slots
• Up to 120 seconds of sample memory
• 16 built-in effects for creative sound shaping
• Step multiplier for advanced sequencing
• Pitch and transpose functions
• Drum sounds replaceable via Microtonic (sold separately)

Pocket-sized creativity

With its lightweight construction and compact dimensions, the PO-35 Speak fits right in your pocket while offering massive sound design capabilities. Jam Sync allows you to easily connect it with other Pocket Operators, turning your setup into a modular portable studio. Whether you’re experimenting at home, jamming with friends, or performing live – the PO-35 is built to inspire.

Applications

• Creating lo-fi vocal effects
• Voice sampling and processing
• Live performances and jam sessions
• Sound design experiments in electronic music
• Producing electro, synthpop, and chiptune

Technical specifications

• Type: lo-fi speech synthesizer and sampler
• Synthesis engines: 8
• Sample memory: up to 120 s
• Sample slots: 8 melodic + 8 drum
• Effects: 16
• Input: built-in microphone
• I/O: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack (in/out)
• Power supply: 2 x AAA batteries (up to 1 month runtime)
• Display: animated LCD
• Dimensions: 60 × 105 × 10 mm
• Weight: approx. 90 g (with batteries)

Design and build

The PO-35 Speak features the signature Pocket Operator open PCB design – minimalist, compact, and durable. Its sturdy components and animated LCD display make it both practical and fun to use, whether on stage or in the studio.

Included in the box

• Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak – speech synthesizer and sampler
• 2 x AAA batteries
• Quick start guide

Summary

The Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak is the perfect tool for musicians and producers who want to explore voice-based sound design in a portable lo-fi format. With powerful effects, sampling capabilities, and compatibility with other Pocket Operators, it’s equally suited for beginners, live performers, and electronic music enthusiasts.