Teenage Engineering simply launched one thing referred to as the EP-136 Ok.O. Sidekick, a two-channel mixer that is primarily supposed to be used with its EP-series of samplers. To that finish, it ships with little pegs that permit it to bodily hook up with models like the unique Ok.O. II groovebox and its reggae-inspired cousin.
As a matter of reality, it will probably truly slide proper between two Teenage Engineering samplers, appearing because the centerpiece of a conveyable setup. That is fairly cool, although I would wait till arriving on the gig to snap every little thing collectively. These pins do not look extremely sturdy.
Regardless of the connectivity to the Ok.O. II, the EP-136 is a full-featured stereo mixer that works with absolutely anything. That features telephones, computer systems, synthesizers, microphones, turntables and exterior results processors, although a few of these gadgets could require cable adapters.
As soon as related, quantity is managed through customary faders, like another mixer. Every channel has a three-band EQ and a compressor. The unit additionally permits entry to a variety of onboard results, together with delay, tape saturation, tremolo and extra. These results might be adjusted through a pressure-sensitive pad and mod stick. There’s a bit of full-color display for fine-tuning.
The EP-136 may even function as a multi-channel audio interface and MIDI controller, which is at all times useful. It runs on AAA batteries or through a USB-C connection.
The perfect half? This doodad is $180. Teenage Engineering was once an organization recognized for very costly musical devices for a distinct segment viewers, however that notion is slowly altering. The EP-series samplers value $329.
