Teenage Engineering has introduced the EP-136 K.O. Sidekick, a modular two-channel mixer, FX, and USB Audio Interface that integrates with their K.O. II sampler.
The EP-136 K.O. Sidekick is positioned as a companion for the company’s EP series instruments and other gear. It combines a two-stereo-channel mixing console with individual compression, configurable EQ styles, and a performance effects section in a slim form factor that can run on two AAA batteries or USB-C power.
The unit functions as a USB audio interface, offering multiple ins and outs for multichannel computer audio and MIDI integration, while a high-resolution color LCD and dedicated knobs provide direct control over mix parameters, effects, and tempo-related functions.
Motion-controlled effects, beat-match features per channel, and auxiliary routing options support live remixing and studio workflows in compact setups.
If you want to add channels, you can snap two or more Sidekicks together. Multi-SideKick bundles are also available.
Features:
- Two stereo channel strips for independent input mixing
- Stereo auxiliary/session input for a third source
- Dedicated headphone cue output for monitoring and previewing
- Configurable EQ styles including DJ and studio options
- Individual compressor controls on both input channels
- Beat-match functionality per channel for tempo alignment
- Six adjustable performance effects
- Motion Control effects automation with pressure-sensitive pad
- Tap FX sequencer for rhythmic effects triggering
- USB-C audio interface with 8 inputs and 4 outputs plus MIDI controller capability
- Runs on USB-C power or two AAA batteries for portable use
- High-resolution custom color LCD screen
- Pressure-sensitive force pad for expressive control
- High-resolution mod stick for parameter manipulation
- 48 kHz / 24-bit audio processing
- Input impedance and maximum signal specs optimized for mobile and pro workflows
Here’s an overview via ‘s Sam Stosuur:
Pricing & Availability:
The EP-136 K.O. Sidekick is available now for $179 USD.
TE usually use really good converters and amps so this is pretty cool and good size for iPhone, bag and go use.
I would think the quality of the convertors and the amps they use is determined by the selling price of the product
With a crossfader this thing would probably see way more use behind the TE EP ecosystem.
I got this unit, the audio quality is superb. It amazing actually, best audio card I ever had 🙂