Teenage Engineering Choir Leila Palestine Soprano

Teenage Engineering's CH–8 Leila is a soprano singing doll that functions as both a standalone performance instrument and a network-capable ensemble player. Carved from solid beech with an embedded speaker module, Leila executes pre-composed vocal arrangements or responds to MIDI control, bridging tangible, sculptural design with digital music-making. The soprano's unique wood grain pattern marks each doll as visually distinct, while its mechanical simplicity and acoustic properties make it an unconventional addition to modular or laptop setups.

Construction uses solid beech throughout the 249 mm tall body, weighing 877 g. The internal speaker module supports 3–4 hours of continuous singing time on a full charge. Connectivity options include Bluetooth Low Energy for wireless ensemble pairing with up to 15 additional choir members, plus wired MIDI via keyboard or OP–1 Field and OP–Z controllers. The accompanying Ortho Remote handles start/stop and volume adjustment, keeping hands free during performance or composition. Soprano vocal range delivery is tuned for presence in the upper register, complementing bass and alto variants within the choir collection.

Features

• Soprano vocal range with internal speaker module
• Solid beech construction, 249 mm height, 877 g weight
• 3–4 hours continuous singing time per charge
• Bluetooth Low Energy ensemble pairing with up to 15 dolls
• MIDI keyboard and OP–1 Field / OP–Z compatibility
• Ortho Remote control for start/stop and volume
• Pre-composed performance and MIDI input modes
• Unique wood grain pattern on each doll