Teenage Engineering Choir Gisela Germany Mezzo Soprano

Teenage Engineering's Choir Gisela is a mezzo soprano vocal module designed as a playable doll–shaped instrument that bridges physical design and sound synthesis. This isn't a novelty; it's a genuine MIDI-controllable voice generator built around Swedish craft principles, featuring a unique wood grain pattern on each unit. The mezzo soprano range sits comfortably across vocal performance contexts, from studio arrangement to live triggering via keyboards and controllers.

The unit measures 120 × 120 × 230 mm and weighs 1048 g, making it portable enough for mobile setups without sacrificing build quality. It integrates seamlessly with Teenage Engineering's ecosystem–pairing with OP–1 field, OP–Z, and any standard MIDI keyboard–plus the Ortho remote handles real–time start/stop and volume control. Battery endurance spans 3 to 4 hours of continuous singing time per charge, adequate for studio sessions and shorter live deployments.

The wood construction and individual grain variation signal attention to tactile interaction; each doll functions as both instrument and object. This approach suits producers building hybrid setups where physical gesture and sonic outcome matter equally, whether layering vocal textures into electronic arrangements or performing vocal synthesis as a standalone voice.

Features

• Mezzo soprano vocal range, MIDI-controllable via keyboard and Ortho remote
• Dimensions: 120 × 120 × 230 mm; weight 1048 g for portable use
• Compatible with OP–1 field, OP–Z, and standard MIDI controllers
• Ortho remote included for wireless start/stop and volume adjustment
• 3 to 4 hours battery life for continuous performance or studio work
• Unique wood grain pattern on each unit; handcrafted aesthetic
• Start/stop and volume control via wireless remote accessory
• Integrates into Teenage Engineering modular instrument ecosystem