teenage engineering EP sampler, drum machine and sequencer with built-in microphone and effects

Exceeded my expectations, it’s so much fun to use it really helps you start getting ideas down quickly. I plug it to my computer with usb c to c and from there I use midi pipe to connect my midi keyboards, it lets you input to patterns with the full key range. You can easily plug it to your phone to draw samples from anything on your phone too like garage band or synth one.

First things first it is not a toy. In my opinion it’s cheaper than it should be. It’s a solid unit mechanical buttons that feel good when you press them. Be warned that you will need to upgrade the software to the latest and greatest but that’s easy to with a browser. And to the most important part the sound. Every sample that it comes with is amazing and sounds great. You can record your own samples and mix like a pro. Yes the song in the video is a sample that I did. It was easy to sample from the built in mic but you can connect to the input jack and sample from there as well. The samples that you record are stored on the device was will. The instructions for this might be a little difficult to master but with YouTube university you can learn everything you will need to know. I have used this with my OP-1 Field as a MIDI instrument and it open a whole new world. If you’re looking for solid sampler, look no further.

Let me preface this by saying I sympathize with everyone who received a faulty unit or damaged the fader when installing the cap. Teenage Engineering cannot sell a product with such a glaring design problem and poor quality control. At the very least they should have the fader cap preinstalled. Now despite that intro, I'm about to do a complete 180 and gush about this little machine. Having received it completely undamaged and opting to use a Lego pumpkin for the fader cap, I have felt nothing but overwhelming joy in the short time I've used the KO II. Having no experience with music production outside of playing around with FL Studio and my OP 1, the KO II is welcoming in its approach to beat-making and anyone can put together a solid track in no time. The illuminated icons and 8-segment display give me all the info I need without needlessly clunky menus, making the musical process feel intuitive. The preloaded sounds feel punchy and the onboard effects, while a little limited, have a lot to offer and don't even get me started on its sampling capabilities. The actual body of the device feels solid in the hand and all the buttons, dials, and slider have a good feel to them(assuming the unit passed QA before shipping). My only real complaint is that the onboard speaker is kind of faint, especially on the lower frequencies but I assume most of you are probably going to use headphones or some other audio output. In conclusion, I have high hopes for the KO II. According to the TE, this is the start of their new "EP" series and from what I've seen on the body it looks like there are Lego peg holes on both sides of the unit which leads me to believe there will be more of versions that can be connected to make an entire EP panel, but I'm getting ahead of myself. In an ideal world, I'd give this my full recommendation to anyone even slightly interested in music production. But the truth of the matter is it wouldn't be fair to everyone who was promised this magically little device and got a hunk of malfunctioning plastic instead. I hope this review does reach TE because I think its message resonates with the community; We love the idea but we're disappointed with its execution.

Playing the drums is fun. Playing guitar is fun. So why shouldn’t playing a sampler be fun? I’ve only had one evening with the EP-133 and I have already had more enjoyment with it than I have in 4 years of owning an SP-404SX. I tried for years to vibe with the 404 but it always lead to frustration. I thought if I gave it more time and practice it would click but I gave up and decided to try a new company. As a long-time Teenage Engineering hater I approached the EP-133 with skepticism but it really is as instantly fun and user-friendly as people say it is. Favorite aspects so far: the Punch-in effects and the display. The screen just looks awesome and the icons are really cool and fairly intuitive. I haven’t delved into sampling and deeper functions yet- made one beat and have been spending hours playing with the effects and learning the fader controls. The punch-in effects are so gd fun. Criticisms: I wish the enclosure was aluminum but the overall construction and material quality is very nice. I think people’s complaints about the durability come from the initial batch with the fader issue. I build cabinets and furniture professionally and guitar pedals on the side so I know craftsmanship when I see it. I think this thing is built to last. The potentiometers have a little wobble but it’s absolutely nothing compared to how bad the SP-404’s are. The pads on the EP-133 are very small, tightly grouped, very touch-sensitive and made of smooth plastic, not rubber- so accuracy is an issue. Final thoughts: Thing is friggin sweet. It’s so nice to sit down with a sampler and have fun for once. If you’re on the fence read the manual and if you see no real dealbreakers give it a try. Buy a used one and resell it if you don’t vibe with it.

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One of the favourite toys in our household. The look is deceiving, the device is actually amazingly powerful

Fun device! As mentionned in other comments, not so « user friendly » and finding instructions is not easy. Really specific use related device, but was perfect for my son who was looking for medieval sounds.