battery op is a hub for electronic music enthusiasts, with a special focus on battery-powered and portable synthesizers. The site grew from a simple discovery – rediscovering the joy of electronic music and finding a world full of innovative, portable music machines that run on batteries (or power banks).
These little instruments change how we make music. They’re simple but capable, perfect for creating sounds whether you’re sitting on the couch or out and about. If you’re in a tiny apartment or like to move around a lot, battery-powered instruments just make sense – they fit your life and let you be creative wherever you are.
battery op provides a practical resource for anyone interested in portable electronic instruments. Here you’ll find honest reviews, straightforward buying guides, helpful tutorials, and stories from musicians using these tools in their own way.
Whether you’re just starting out or returning to music after a break, we’re here to help you explore the world of battery-powered music making.
Electronic music anywhere.
FAQ
Why battery-operated machines specifically?
Truth is, I’m a huge fan of synthesizers in general and could talk about them all day. What attracted me so much to battery-operated machines, was trying to stay creative during the last few years. In between commuting for work, living in a small apartment, and the lockdown, I found small machines I could take anywhere really helped with creativity. I’m also inspired by the uniqueness many of these machines have.
What’s your favorite battery-operated machine?
This is a tough one to choose, but for classic synths I think it would be the Roland Sh-101, and for modern it would be the Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field.
If you could make one machine battery-operated, which would it be?
While there are a handful of portable machines that aren’t battery-operated I think could fit here, I always thought the Quasimidi Polymorph was an interesting machine and would be cool to see a V2 that was a bit smaller and batter-powered.
Why make a subreddit instead of a Discord?
Discord and Discourse.org are great community options, but we wanted something that was easier for folks to discover organically. Reddit has some issues, as most social media does, but this felt like the best choice at the moment. This may change in the future.
