Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II (128 MB) – Portable Sampler, Sequencer & Composer
The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II is a compact yet powerful sampler and sequencer designed to take ideas from capture to finished track at lightning speed. With expanded 128MB sample memory, hands-on pressure-sensitive pads, punch-in effects, and a fast, flexible sequencer, the EP-133 K.O. II delivers serious production power in a highly portable format—available at Soundium.
Key Features
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All-in-one sampler and sequencer: Record, resample, sequence, and arrange complete tracks without a computer
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Increased 128MB sample storage: Store up to 999 samples with room for full projects
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Pressure-sensitive pads and fader: Expressive performance control with velocity and pressure response
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Punch-in FX 2.0: 12 pressure-sensitive effects for live performance and beat construction
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Built-in microphone and speaker: Capture sounds instantly and sketch ideas anywhere
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Advanced sequencing engine: High-resolution sequencer with swing, variable pattern lengths, and song mode
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Flexible connectivity: Stereo I/O, MIDI I/O, Sync I/O, and USB-C for modern hybrid setups
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Portable power options: Runs on 4× AAA batteries or USB-C power
New in OS 2.5 (free firmware update)
Teenage Engineering's free OS 2.5 firmware adds major new features to the EP-133 K.O. II — no new hardware required:
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USB audio in & out: use it as a class-compliant USB-C audio interface with a computer or phone
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Built-in arpeggiator with new Blues, Harmonic Minor and Melodic Minor scales
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Reverse sampling: play any sample backwards
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Selectable recording sample rate (Lo / Mid / Hi)
- Mono recording up to 40 seconds
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Equal-length auto chop for precise loop and vocal slicing
Customer Benefits
The EP-133 K.O. II is built for fast, intuitive music creation. Its hands-on workflow allows producers, beatmakers, and performers to sample, arrange, and manipulate sounds in real time without menu diving. With powerful resampling, punch-in effects, and deep sequencing tools, it encourages experimentation while remaining portable enough to take anywhere.
Quick Specs
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Type: Sampler / Sequencer / Composer
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Sampling resolution: 46.875 kHz / 16-bit
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Internal signal chain: 32-bit float
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Polyphony: 12 stereo voices / 16 mono voices
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Sample memory: 128 MB
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Effects: 6 master FX, 12 punch-in FX
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Power: 4× AAA batteries or USB-C
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Dimensions: 240 × 176 × 16 mm
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Weight: 620 g
In the Box
- Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II (128 MB)
- Redesigned paper-pulp carrying box
Use Cases / Ideal For
Ideal for beatmaking, sampling, songwriting, live performance, mobile music creation, and hybrid hardware setups.
Compatibility
Compatible with MIDI hardware, sync-based devices, DAWs via USB-C, and external audio gear through stereo line I/O.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Fast, hands-on workflow with deep sequencing power
- Portable design with battery operation
- Expressive punch-in effects and pressure-sensitive pads
- Expanded sample memory for larger projects
⚠️ Cons:
- No built-in screen for detailed visual editing
- Limited polyphony compared to large studio samplers
The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II combines portability, creativity, and serious production power into a compact sampler built for modern music makers—available at Soundium.
