--- product_id: 452720719 title: "TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator" brand: "teenage engineering" price: "£207.95" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Teenage Engineering" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/452720719-te010as028a-po-28-robot-pocket-operator store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator **Brand:** teenage engineering **Price:** £207.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator by teenage engineering - **How much does it cost?** £207.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/452720719-te010as028a-po-28-robot-pocket-operator) ## Best For - teenage engineering enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted teenage engineering brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Lead on! - The PO-28 Robot is the lead guitarist among the Pocket Operator lineup. Its specialty is providing lead synthesizer over the top of the other units, although it is fully capable in its own right. What you get: Lo-fi lead synth goodness. Playing the 16 keys and twisting the knobs will get you the lo-fi equivalent of everything from a haunting guitar to soaring synth and bleep-bloop chiptune leads. Although 16 keys isn't a lot, the unit does let you tune up and down a decent amount to get some range. Great for simple live play. A fully-functional sequencer. The 16-step sequencer also makes use of the 16th sound key which provides 16 different drum sounds. Use some of the low synth lines for bass, the drum key for drums, and then rock out your lead with the high instruments. That's full song capability, onboard. Super cool, and so fun for freeform play. Song play. The sequencer can remember up to 128 patterns in sequence. At 80bpm, that's 6.4 minutes of recorded patterns. You can then use the FM and live play to jam over top of that. You can also punch in more patterns or sets of patterns on the fly, meaning you have almost unlimited play options within the confines of the unit. Connects to other POs. Since this is mostly a lead synth, you may want to immediately connect it to the PO-12 Rhythm or PO-32 Tonic which are more fully-featured drum machines. This will let you control the drum separate from lead, making for more complex song ideas. You can also add a PO-14 Sub for basslines, a PO-33 for samples, or a PO-35 speak for voice/vocoder samples. Or how about a PO-20 for more lo-fi 8-bit arcade sounds? So many options! The POs share clock using a simple stereo ("aux") cable, and the audio will be output by the final unit in the chain. The only downside: Teenage Engineering responded to the fact that at high volume the PO-1X series had distorted sound by lowering the volume on the PO-2X series. You will therefore want to look up some guides people have made for chaining the units- you may for instance want the volume on the Robot maxed out while your rhythm machine is set down to maybe half volume. It's a small oddity, and takes moments to fix. But the Robot is very quiet in use, you really need headphones to enjoy it in anything but a silent room. Overall: Love this thing. It's like the rest of the Pocket Operator line are an 80s electronic band and the Robot is the lead guitarist stepping onstage with a keytar. You can really make some rocking lead parts with this unit, as it has more options to fade in sound creating the sort of haunting guitar/synth sound that layers so well on top of the lo-fi drums and bass from the other units. This is a big recommendation for anyone who already owns another Pocket Operator- take your gigs to the next level. If you can only afford one: While the Robot is great, it's meant to sit alongside other units. The most complete unit for a kid to play with, or for an aspiring musician, is the PO-20 Arcade. The Arcade hits the best balance of rhythm and lead so you can make songs on the train. The other big recommendation is that the PO-32 Tonic, which has integration to the Microtonic software meaning professional music producers adore its added flexibility. Review: Optimal protection (at a price) - Help to protect PO, neat fit and easy to install. They are designed specifically for the PO and do a good job, for what they are, they are expensive, it’s basically a silicone boot which costs about €1 to manufacturer but sells for considerably more. They stopped making the model specific ones a while ago but the universal ones work and fit exactly the same, still overpriced considering what it is and what it costs to make. The PO’s themselves are good value and a lot of fun and these cases do ensure they’ll survive any knocks, bumps or drops during their life. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01BKO3GQO | | Body Material | Plastic | | Brand | Teenage Engineering | | Brand Name | Teenage Engineering | | Colour | Black | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 172 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 07350073030828 | | Hand Orientation | right | | Item Dimensions | 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | robot | | Item Weight | 59 Grams | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 Centimeters | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | TE010AS028A | | Model Number | TE010AS028A | | Part Number | PO-28 Robot | | Set Name | PO-28 | | UPC | 663185956526 714573521250 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Teenage Engineering - **Colour:** Black - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.8 x 8.9 x 0.5 Centimeters - **Material:** Plastic - **Model Name:** TE010AS028A ## Images ![TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7170BIpYlSL.jpg) ![TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iUS0n3SlL.jpg) ![TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-+chW3e7L.jpg) ![TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71v7-AYx3aL.jpg) ![TE010AS028A PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NftrsKXxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lead on! *by P***L on 5 March 2018* The PO-28 Robot is the lead guitarist among the Pocket Operator lineup. Its specialty is providing lead synthesizer over the top of the other units, although it is fully capable in its own right. What you get: Lo-fi lead synth goodness. Playing the 16 keys and twisting the knobs will get you the lo-fi equivalent of everything from a haunting guitar to soaring synth and bleep-bloop chiptune leads. Although 16 keys isn't a lot, the unit does let you tune up and down a decent amount to get some range. Great for simple live play. A fully-functional sequencer. The 16-step sequencer also makes use of the 16th sound key which provides 16 different drum sounds. Use some of the low synth lines for bass, the drum key for drums, and then rock out your lead with the high instruments. That's full song capability, onboard. Super cool, and so fun for freeform play. Song play. The sequencer can remember up to 128 patterns in sequence. At 80bpm, that's 6.4 minutes of recorded patterns. You can then use the FM and live play to jam over top of that. You can also punch in more patterns or sets of patterns on the fly, meaning you have almost unlimited play options within the confines of the unit. Connects to other POs. Since this is mostly a lead synth, you may want to immediately connect it to the PO-12 Rhythm or PO-32 Tonic which are more fully-featured drum machines. This will let you control the drum separate from lead, making for more complex song ideas. You can also add a PO-14 Sub for basslines, a PO-33 for samples, or a PO-35 speak for voice/vocoder samples. Or how about a PO-20 for more lo-fi 8-bit arcade sounds? So many options! The POs share clock using a simple stereo ("aux") cable, and the audio will be output by the final unit in the chain. The only downside: Teenage Engineering responded to the fact that at high volume the PO-1X series had distorted sound by lowering the volume on the PO-2X series. You will therefore want to look up some guides people have made for chaining the units- you may for instance want the volume on the Robot maxed out while your rhythm machine is set down to maybe half volume. It's a small oddity, and takes moments to fix. But the Robot is very quiet in use, you really need headphones to enjoy it in anything but a silent room. Overall: Love this thing. It's like the rest of the Pocket Operator line are an 80s electronic band and the Robot is the lead guitarist stepping onstage with a keytar. You can really make some rocking lead parts with this unit, as it has more options to fade in sound creating the sort of haunting guitar/synth sound that layers so well on top of the lo-fi drums and bass from the other units. This is a big recommendation for anyone who already owns another Pocket Operator- take your gigs to the next level. If you can only afford one: While the Robot is great, it's meant to sit alongside other units. The most complete unit for a kid to play with, or for an aspiring musician, is the PO-20 Arcade. The Arcade hits the best balance of rhythm and lead so you can make songs on the train. The other big recommendation is that the PO-32 Tonic, which has integration to the Microtonic software meaning professional music producers adore its added flexibility. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Optimal protection (at a price) *by M***N on 13 February 2020* Help to protect PO, neat fit and easy to install. They are designed specifically for the PO and do a good job, for what they are, they are expensive, it’s basically a silicone boot which costs about €1 to manufacturer but sells for considerably more. They stopped making the model specific ones a while ago but the universal ones work and fit exactly the same, still overpriced considering what it is and what it costs to make. The PO’s themselves are good value and a lot of fun and these cases do ensure they’ll survive any knocks, bumps or drops during their life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Completísimo *by M***I on 24 February 2024* De los PO que he probado es el más completo y complejo. Es mucho mucho más de lo que a primera vista parece. ## Frequently Bought Together - Teenage engineering pocket operator PO-28 robot, live synthesizer and sequencer, with parameter locks, glide control and punch-in effects - Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-20 Arcade, Synthesizer and Sequencer, with Parameter Locks, Chord Control and Punch-in Effects - teenage engineering CA-X Silicon pro-case for Pocket Operators with Built-in Battery Protection and Anti-Slip feet (Black) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/452720719-te010as028a-po-28-robot-pocket-operator](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/452720719-te010as028a-po-28-robot-pocket-operator) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*