(Part 2) Top products from r/OP1users

I travel a lot, and even though the OP-1 does not feel fragile, I was still worried about it. I usually stuff it inside my backback next to some other stuff, and even though I always take it into the cabin, the backback sometimes takes a beating.

So I decided to buy the original softcase, and although it's quite expensive, I love it. Yes, it's not slim and it adds quite a bit of thickness to your OP-1, but it has super soft pillows inside and I have no doubt it will protect the OP-1 if my backback gets thrown around. Plus, I love the little pouch it has, I stuffed the USB cable and a stereo jack cable in there, and it's been great when I'm doing stuff on the go!

I just got a generic 3.5mm antenna from Amazon for $5 which works great. Although from what I can tell, just having headphones plugged in works just as well.

I also invested in the T.E. screen protector.. $15 to help protect the screen of a $900 instrument seems like a no-brainer. I've heard the screen can scratch easily, though that may have just been older models, I'm not sure.

That looks great! Thanks for sharing.

Here is the amazon link for anyone looking to buy (think it's the same one) https://www.amazon.com/SKB-3I-1209-4B-Military-Standard-Waterproof/dp/B000Z3204Q. I guess check ebay as well, might be cheaper there.

All the time, it really works well as an effects unit / looper for guitar or any other instrument for that matter.

It’s good to run something like this between the guitar and the synth to get a strong clean signal:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E58SW3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IVpYAb6JS8Q6T

Sure thing:

• DeckSaver's wonderful OP-1 cover: http://www.decksaver.com/covers/synthesizer-covers/op-1-cover
  
  
• Wood sketchbox with palette: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008D641GM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Vibration pad (only used 1/3rd of it): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OQTV2I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
  
• Shellac's sealer: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zinsser-12-oz-Clear-Shellac-Spray-408/100176744
  
  
• Red Velvet (can be acquired at any craft/art supplies store.
  
  
• Glue
  
  Hope this is helpful.

I have a couple of suggestions that i think would work great as they are both durable and cheap:
this JAM rewind is literally the size of two iphones 5 stacked, the quality is surprisingly good for its price range.
And this JBL flip 3 , the size on this is like a bottle, it fits in most backpack's side pocket

PS: you will need a jack cable for both of these as its not included

The knobby ones fit almost perfectly...I used some teflon tape aroung the knobs to make them more snug.

The smaller slicks have to be stretched to fit on the knobs, but they offer excellent grip. Same goes for the standard LEGO City tires (they can be stacked 2 high on the knobs though, they're not as wide as these slicks).

I recommend the behringer uca202 (the uca222 is the same in red) if you only want to use it for simple monitoring/recording/listen with headphones. the sound quality you get good and you don't get anything better for this price.
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-UCA202-BEHRINGER-U-CONTROL/dp/B000KW2YEI
you can use this cable for stereo input https://www.amazon.com/Generic-F8V235-12-3-5mm-cable-12-Feet/dp/B000067RBT

is there a mic/line option on your interface? maybe it's set to the wrong one... how much input gain do you have dialed on the interface? perhaps it's up too high. those are my thoughts.. i also use a cheap noise isolator from amazon, and it's working perfect over here.

do they fit on the same axle size as these? I'm in a bit of a remote location and it would be cheaper for me to buy them on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Vehicle-Construction-Minifigure-30348/dp/B01BH9BAKQ/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1526895439&sr=8-19&keywords=lego+city+construction

It's a botched custom skin/grip job courtesy of amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shurtech-Patterned-1-88-inch-10yd-Galaxy-Multicoloured/dp/B00HZ3CUYO

VISM by NcStar Rangebag Insert/Black (CV2904B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OLU5HC/

I like to use these bags for my electronics, as they have a lot of squishy padding. Turns out it’s just the right size for the OP-1!

Something like this will work:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-2-0-Cable-Male/dp/B00NH11N5A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479826454&sr=8-2&keywords=usb+mini+cable

It’s a Pelican 1085 case that goes for about $60. You cut the foam yourself, I’d recommend using a brand new razor blade.

Pelican 1085 Laptop Case With Foam (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006C21MCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CpVFAbWCKHD7P

if your ipad model has a headphone jack you really don't need an audio interface unless you really want Midi or multitrack recording... 7 dollar cable tricks your existing mic-in to be line-level.

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https://www.amazon.com/Headset-Buddy-Line-level-Smartphones-iPhone-Mic-Line/dp/B00OAW85ZG

how would i connect this interface to the op1?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CS4L7DK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

do i just need an aux cable?

I believe it has more to do with the impedance of the OP-1's output and the impedance of the other device's input. For an example - listen to the the OP-1 with cheap, low impedance headphones and you'll hear a ton of noise. Now listen to the OP-1 using a pair of quality high impedance headphones and you won't hear any noise.

There can me some hum/noise from the output when you have the USB connected, but there is a simple fix for that - a ground loop isolator.

This devices solves alot of the OP-1 noise problems.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EAQTRI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687662&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000LP4RMG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1TREYHH1VB189BG8BXJX