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Teenage Engineering launches $180 stereo mixer for its EP-series samplers

Teenage Engineering has launched the EP-136 K.O. Sidekick, a two-channel stereo mixer designed to integrate with their EP-series samplers. The mixer features physical connection pegs for seamless integration with devices like the K.O. II, allowing it to act as a central component in portable music setups. Beyond sampler integration, it functions as a versatile mixer for various audio sources, offering individual channel EQ, compression, and onboard effects controlled via a pressure-sensitive pad and mod stick. Additionally, the EP-136 can serve as a multi-channel audio interface and MIDI controller, retailing for $180. AI

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Teenage Engineering launches $180 stereo mixer for its EP-series samplers

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    Teenage Engineering just released a stereo mixer that physically connects to its EP-series samplers

    It can control just about everything you plug into it and operates as an audio interface.