The EP–133 K.O. II serves as a robust sampler, sequencer, and composition tool, enabling the recording of ambient sounds, arranging of samples and loops, and adjustment of various elements like filters and pitch. It includes capabilities for adding stereo effects and compression, along with advanced punch-in effects, allowing for a streamlined process from initial concept to a complete track.

Lately, Teenage Engineering has been all about crafting some pretty sleek, high-end stuff that looks as good as it sounds. They’ve got a rep for churning out fancy gear, but hey, they haven’t forgotten how to keep things light on the pockets and heavy on the fun. Enter their Pocket Operators, little music-making buddies that won’t break the bank, with most under a hundred dollars.

So, they’ve rolled out the new EP-133 K.O. II, and it’s a souped-up take on an old favourite from the PO line-up. Remember the PO-33 K.O! sampler? That quirky little gadget was just a tad bigger than your credit card and super handy with its quick sampling skills via a built-in mic or an audio jack. Despite its looks and a bit of a challenge to use, it was a blast for making beats on the move. The EP-133 K.O. II bulks things up quite a bit – think the size of a newer iPad rather than a phone. This isn’t just great for us with clumsy fingers; it’s a game-changer that’s pushing it from the ‘just for kicks’ category into something that feels more like a legit studio tool. And it’s not just about size – the K.O. II has ditched the DIY vibe of the first gen for a solid plastic body, extra knobs to twiddle, and a display that’s got more going on, even if it’s still a bit out there.

Demo of the product creating songs here:

About this item

the next evolution of the world’s most sold sampler – based on the legendary PO-33 K.O.!, the new EP–133 K.O.II adds more power, more sampling capabilities, a fully reworked sequencer and brand new punch-in 2.0 effects. discover a workflow that lets you go from idea to track faster than ever.
fast workflow – record sounds around you, sample your voice, favorite synths, vinyl records or whatever audio you’ve got on your phone. sequence your samples and loops. use the curated selection of drums, bass and keys that come pre-loaded on your K.O.II. add stereo effects, compressor and next generation punch-in effects, tweak and automate filter, pitch and more…
high resolution sequencer – the sequencer engine of the K.O.II provides an intuitive and fast way of building up beats and variations using 4 groups x 12 patterns. like most daws, you can instantly swap patterns per group, experiment with different combos to find what beat and bass lines work together. the commit button helps you freeze a point in time and move on, adding a verse or a break, all in real time.
an impressive set of features – sample using the line-in or built-in mic, listen to your beats with the built-in speaker or use the line-out. packed with melodic and drum samples, a four track sequencer with 6 stereo voices, or 12 mono, and 64 mb memory and 999 sample slots. play using vintage style keys with a modern touch, combining true tactility with pressure sensitivity. add 6x master fx and 12x punch-in fx, all controlled by the multifunctional fader. K.O.II is portable, powered by 4x AAA batteries, or via usb-c.
made to perform – made for playing live, you can add stereo effects and next generation punch-in effects fast, using the multifunctional fader to control them all. play on-the-fly, tweak and automate things like filter, pitch and more.