Teenage Engineering Choir Ivana Netherlands Alto

Teenage Engineering's CH–8 Ivana is a wooden singing automaton that bridges physical craft and generative music. This alto choir member is one of eight uniquely voiced dolls, each carved from solid beech with an embedded speaker module capable of performing pre–composed sequences or responding to MIDI control via Bluetooth Low Energy. The concept sits at the intersection of kinetic sculpture and sound design–built for experimental musicians, producers exploring algorithmic composition, and anyone drawn to hardware that prioritises tactile presence.

Ivana stands 270 mm tall (3.2 cm square footprint) and weighs 884 g, constructed entirely from beech with a unique wood grain pattern on each unit. The alto vocal range integrates with other CH–8 models through BLE connectivity, enabling up to 16 dolls to perform in unison or harmony. Battery endurance runs 3–4 hours of continuous singing. MIDI pairing works with standard keyboards, the OP–1 Field, OP–Z, and Teenage Engineering's Ortho Remote for playback control and volume adjustment, making it compatible with most contemporary production workflows.

Features

• Alto vocal range; Bluetooth LE connectivity for multi–unit ensembles
• Solid beech construction with unique wood grain per unit
• Internal speaker module; 3–4 hours continuous playback duration
• 270 mm height; 884 g weight; 80 mm square base footprint
• MIDI–compatible with keyboards, OP–1 Field, OP–Z
• Ortho Remote support for transport and volume control
• Supports up to 16 dolls performing simultaneously via BLE
• Pre–composed sequences or real–time MIDI performance modes