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How do I connect via USB?

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By ivan.codes·Updated Jul 2026·Official OP-1 Guide ↗

The OP-1 connects to a computer via the USB mini-B port on the right side of the device. This connection handles audio streaming, charging, file transfers, and MIDI.

What you can do over USB

  • Charge the battery
  • Transfer files to and from the OP-1 in disk mode
  • Stream audio to and from your computer
  • Send and receive MIDI data

Accessing disk mode for file transfers

  1. 1.Press shift + COM (album key) to enter COM mode.
  2. 2.Press T3 (the Disk key) to enter disk mode.
  3. 3.The OP-1 will appear as a removable drive on your computer's desktop.
  4. 4.Double-click the disk icon to browse your files, including tape tracks, album recordings, and sound presets.

Using USB audio

To record audio from your computer to the OP-1 tape, select the OP-1 as your computer's audio output, then press shift + mic on the OP-1 and choose USB as the input source.

MIDI over USB

In standard OP-1 mode, the device listens and transmits MIDI notes on channel 1 by default. You can change the channel with shift + blue encoder.

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