According to The Verge, Teenage Engineering has launched the EP-40 Riddim sampler paired with the new EP-2350 Ting microphone as a $329 bundle. The Riddim sampler includes reggae-focused sounds from producers King Jammy and Mad Professor and features double the storage of the company’s $299 KO II sampler. It also adds a proper subtractive synth engine called Supertone that includes a pressure-sensitive dub siren mode. The Ting microphone offers four built-in voice effects including echo, pixie, robot, and echo plus spring reverb, plus the ability to trigger four user-swappable samples directly from the mic. Currently, the Ting is only available as part of the Riddim n’ Ting bundle, though The Verge has reached out to see if it will be sold separately.
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What makes Riddim different
Here’s the thing about Teenage Engineering gear – it’s usually eye-wateringly expensive. But the KO II at $299 was actually somewhat reasonable for what you get, and this Riddim version at $329 continues that trend. It’s not just a reskin like the Medieval edition was. You’re getting actual new functionality including that Supertone synth engine, which apparently can handle bass, leads, and that classic dub siren sound. The pressure sensitivity on the siren is particularly clever – push harder and it oscillates faster, which is exactly how you’d want to perform that effect live.
The Ting brings the voice effects
Now the microphone is where things get really interesting. It’s got that CB radio aesthetic that Teenage Engineering loves, and they’re calling it “lo-fi by design.” But what does that actually mean? Basically, you get four voice-changing effects built right in, plus a lever on the side to tweak them in real time. And you can trigger samples directly from the mic itself, which is pretty wild. The echo plus spring reverb effect is clearly aimed at dub production, while the robot and pixie settings give you options beyond just reggae. The only catch? You can’t buy it separately right now, which is a shame because this thing would probably be popular on its own.
Surprisingly good value for TE
Look, Teenage Engineering has built a reputation for making gorgeous gear that costs as much as a used car. But these EP-133 series devices are different. At $299 for the KO II and $329 for this Riddim bundle, they’re actually competitive with other portable samplers on the market. They’re not going to replace your full studio setup or your MPC, but for whipping up tracks on the go? They’re incredibly capable. And Teenage Engineering has been supporting the KO II with firmware updates, which suggests they’re treating this product line seriously rather than as a one-off novelty.
Hardware that actually works
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