Teenage Engineering to stop making synthesizers and music gear

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 12:37 · Archive

Teenage Engineering says it will stop making synthesizers, including its flagship OP-1 model.

Teenage Engineering founder and CEO Jesper Kouthoofd announced to Highsnobiety that the company plans to stop making synthesizers. This marks a major shift for the Swedish firm, which is best known for the OP-1, the iconic synthesizer that established its reputation in music technology.

The company has expanded beyond music gear in recent years, working as a design consultancy on projects with other brands. Teenage Engineering has collaborated with furniture maker Ikea, technology company Nothing, and handheld gaming device maker Playdate, among others, suggesting it intends to focus more broadly on design work going forward.

How it is being reported

• Teenage Engineering will stop making synths to focus on... whatever it feels likeTeenage Engineering, the company famous for its synths, is going to stop making... synths.Engadget · 8 Oct, 11:49
• Teenage Engineering’s CEO says it’ll stop making synthsTeenage Engineering founder and CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told Highsnobiety that it plans to stop making synths. And yes, that includes the iconic OP-1, which put the company on the map. TE isn't just a music gear maker; it's also a sought-after design firm. It's collaborated with Ikea, Nothing, and Playdate, among others. But almost everything […]The Verge · 7 Oct, 22:19

In this story: Teenage Engineering · Jesper Kouthoofd · Ikea · Nothing · Playdate

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