Teenage Engineering Unveils the EP–133 K.O. II Sampler and Groovebox

Teenage Engineering, the renowned innovators of portable synthesizers and audio equipment, have announced the release EP–133 K.O. II. A battery-powered sampler, sequencer and groovebox based on their iconic Pocket Operator PO-33K.0! adding more sampling, FX and sequencing capabilities plus a new function to file your tax returns. Just kidding, but with a design aesthetic like nothing else we’ve seen, it should be clear to everyone by now that Teenage Engineering puts design and functionality front of mind when developing products.

Compact Powerhouse:

True to the Pocket Operator legacy, the EP–133 K.O. II maintains its compact and portable design. The sleek and stylish form factor, a nod to Teenage Engineering’s commitment to merging technology with a music-making workflow (and their love of Super Nintendo’s???) is just as much about the experience as it is about the feature set.

The initial version was a killer little device, featuring 8 melodic slots, 8 drum slots, 40 seconds of sample memory, 16 effects, and a “step multiplier.” Thanks to the advancements in chip technology, it could still produce high quality sounds.

EP-133 K.O II Features.

• 9 projects with a capacity for 80,000 notes each
• Each project comprises 4 groups, each containing 99 patterns
• Patterns feature 12 tracks for samples and MIDI
• Variable pattern length per group ranging from 1 to 99 bars
• Impressive 12 mono and 6 stereo voice polyphony
• Utilize groups for dynamic pattern mixing on the fly
• Record and automate all 12 fader assignments for expressive control
• Sequence in free time or quantized with swing for rhythmic diversity
• Assign any pad to one of 16 MIDI channels for versatile connectivity
• Enjoy loop mode from the OB-4 with adjustable length and slide functionality
• 12 pressure and velocity-sensitive pads for nuanced performance
• Instantaneous time correction and erase for precision in editing
• Live or automatic sample slicing capabilities
• Stereo/mono sampling at 46.875 kHz/16-bit for high-quality audio
• Punch-In 2.0™ effects with pressure-sensitive controls for creative manipulation
• Swift arrangement with the instant commit feature
• Professional-grade 32-bit float signal chain, 24-bit ADC/DAC for pristine sound
• SYNC IO for external gear, offering 8th, 16th note, or SYNC24 synchronization
• 6 built-in send effects and a master compressor for a complete production environment
• Simplify workflow with drag and drop sample functionality using the sample tool

More info Here: https://teenage.engineering/