Over the last few months, Teenage Engineering has been teasing some reggae-inspired gear. Now, it seems the rumours were true; the company has officially unveiled a pair of dance-hall primed products, the EP-40 Riddim sampler and EP-2350 Ting microphone.

The EP-40 Riddim sampler and EP-2350 Ting microphone are the perfect duo to spice up any evening of dancehall festivities. The EP-40 in particular is a variation of Teenage Engineering’s EP-133 K.O. II sampler, with updated software to ensure it packs the power of a “complete rhythm and bass system”.

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Not only that, but the EP-40 Riddim is also pre-loaded with over 300 instruments and loops that are divided into four banks (Drums, Bass, Keys, FX). Some of the pre-loaded samples are even provided by some of reggae’s finest minds, from dub music extraordinaire Mad Professor to the marvellous King Jammy.

There’s also enhanced loop abilities on the EP-40, with a brand new Loop mode joining the EP-133 K.O. II’s pre-existing One Shot, Keyboard and Legato modes. But that’s not the Riddim’s only development on the EP-133 K.O. II sampler.

Teenage Engineering has truly pushed the boat out on this sampler, with the Riddim EP-40 also throwing a brand new synth engine into the EP-133’s design. The Supertone synth engine is relatively basic, boasting nine presets, but it means you can produce your own dub sirens and bass tones.

There’s also brand new modes designed for live performances, with Live-State allowing a user to disable certain buttons to avoid any mishaps when you’re in the zone. The Live-State mode also adds new pitch-shifting abilities to help adjust your track’s tempo.

Visually, the new sampler is also a more vibrant, playful take on the EP-133 K.O. II. Each button is now bursting with life, printed with quirky icons of the corresponding Drums, Bass, Keys and more.

Of course, the Riddim still boasts all the same perks as its predecessor. The 46kHz/16-bit sampler still works with 12 stereo/16 mono voices, as well as having built-in mic and speaker. It also boasts the same library of effects as the EP-133, alongside all its new perks.

But, if you’re keen to amp up your sampling and performances, you can upgrade from the groovebox’s built-in microphone and add the EP-2350 Ting microphone. It comes with a slew of built-in effects, from a dub-style echo, pitch-shifting and reverb, as well as a set of ‘party samples’.

The EP-40 Riddim is available now for £299. For a limited time, the EP-40 comes with the EP–2350 Ting microphone included – but it will be available to purchase on its own down the line.

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