Teenage Engineering’s Riddim looks like just another take on the company’s EP–133 KO II sampler. But it actually has a lot more going on, especially when paired with the new EP–2350 Ting mic.
The Ting has fun CB-radio vibes, and TE describes it as being “lo-fi by design.” It’s got four built-in voice-changing effects, including echo, pixie, robot, and – essential for all dub reggae jams – echo plus spring reverb. There’s a lever on the side of the mic too, for modifying effects on the fly as you’re performing. You can also trigger four user-swappable samples directly from the mic.
Unfortunately, right now, you can only get Ting as part of a $329 Riddim n’ Ting bundle. We’ve reached out to TE to see if the company will be offering it separately at some point.
Unlike the EP–1320 Medieval, The EP-40 Riddim is no simple rebadge of the KO II. Yes, it is primarily a sampler that just happens to be loaded with reggae focused sounds from the likes of King Jammy and Mad Professor. But, it also boasts one additional main effect, double the storage, and a proper subtractive synth engine called Supertone. Supertone can deliver bass thump and classic leads, but it also has a dub siren mode that’s pressure sensitive — the harder you press the faster it oscillates.
While Teenage Engineering gear has a reputation for astronomical prices, the $299 KO II, and now its $329 Riddim spinoff, offer surprisingly solid values. The KO II is an incredibly capable sampler that the company has issued at least one major update to. They’re not going to replace your MPC, but they’re capable of whipping up quality tunes at a fraction of the price.
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