I have a question, I am looking to get an op-1 or an op-1 field as a gift for my brother.
With the price of the field, I am looking at second-hand, around €1200-1300 for the field or €800 for the original op-1 (which is actually almost new and still under warranty for 2 years).
Even if the field is a very big evolution, from what I have read, the og-1 has a more particular sound.
Another question, from what price difference is the field more interesting than the original, €300-400-500 more?
The OG-1 is iconic and has a cult following in some way but don’t kid yourself : he’ll love the field !!! It’s upgraded literally in every single way. If you can afford the field: def get it
Aside from all the minor features and improvements Field has velocity sensitive keyboard and a proper reverb. If those are important for the kind of music he makes, you should get a Field.
OG OP-1 does have a more particular sound. I also think it’s graphics design is more consistent than Field. Also, it’s one of those “living classics” items, which someone can brag about having in their collection.