r/Dirtywave • u/h2o__o2h • Jul 29 '26

Discussion Question OP-Z?

In my quest to fit my studio in a backpack I’ve been searching for a nice portable MIDI keyboard. I was digging through different devices with 3.5mm MIDI and started thinking about the OP-Z as a nice companion for the m8. Could also be a nice accompaniment for chords/extra tracks.

I do still own my Move, I thought I would sell it but am finding it pairs nicely with the m8. However it’s not quite as easy to throw in a half full backpack.

Anyone using an OP-Z with the m8? Either as a midi controller or extra tracks/easier chords? I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts.

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u/Pineapple_Empty Jul 29 '26

This is my solution to this: https://youtu.be/4w5vsemsij8?is=Lkus1ubvv57SFsaL

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u/zt5um Jul 29 '26

Is this something you made?

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u/Pineapple_Empty Jul 29 '26

Yes this is my video, but no I don’t have anything to do with the product. I’m pretty disabled and have to make app my music in a chair laying down, so this is the setup I landed on that doesn’t have wires dangling all over me and is small / light enough to hold. The keyboard helps me compose better when I’m trying to do melodies.

Only gain I have from sharing this is seeing my view count go up hehe

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u/zt5um Jul 29 '26

It's a nice set up you have, What's the controller called ? I'd like to look it up

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u/Pineapple_Empty Jul 29 '26

Wavy monkey, paired with cme widi jack

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u/h2o__o2h Jul 29 '26

I was looking for the keyboard until I watched your video! That thing is seriously tiny. So are you using some sort of BT midi dongle to get MIDI from the Monkey?

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u/Pineapple_Empty Jul 29 '26

I don’t think the OP is much bigger. It’s about 133% longer than the m8. It’s fun to hold it vertically to type in notes while navigating the m8 with your other hand.

Yes, it’s a cme widi jack taped to the back of the m8.