Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II – The New Champion of Grooveboxes

The EP-133 KO II from Teenage Engineering is a synthesizer, sampler, and creative music studio in one ultra-compact device. With the powerful 2.0 update, it’s been transformed into a next-generation music tool that impresses both fans of the original and new creators alike.

The Master Is Back

A versatile machine with an impressive set of features – KO II is a groovebox without compromise. Both intuitive and deep, it allows you to record, process, and arrange beats from scratch, without needing a computer. The sequencer, sampler, effects, and automation work together to give you an endless creative playground.

What’s New in Version 2.0 – The Game-Changing Update

• Resampling – Create new samples from other samples, apply effects, and build complex sound layers.
• Song Mode – Arrange scenes into structured compositions up to 9,801 bars long.
• Hands-Free Sampling – Play instruments freely while KO II handles recording for you.
• Sidechaining – Let the kick control the bass volume, just like in professional mixes.
• Expanded Polyphony – Up to 16 mono or 12 stereo voices.
• MIDI Thru – Sync and control up to 16 external devices simultaneously.

Creative Power Without Limits

KO II works completely standalone – with a built-in microphone, speaker, and drag’n’drop sample import. Its 12 pressure-sensitive pads and dynamic fader allow for expressive, real-time performance. Whether you’re sampling, sequencing, or remixing, KO II lets you do it all on the go.

When Vintage Meets Modern

The retro-inspired keys and high-resolution display are not only stylish – they’re unmistakably Teenage Engineering. EP-133 KO II merges form and function, bringing visual flair and performance together in one brilliant design.

Applications

Whether you’re creating beats, composing full tracks, live performing, or field recording – KO II is your reliable partner. Perfect for lo-fi, trap, synth-pop, techno, ambient and more. Compact, intuitive, and incredibly capable.

Technical Specifications

• 12 velocity-sensitive pads + 1 pressure-sensitive fader
• Stereo/mono sampling: 46.875 kHz, 16-bit
• 999 sample slots / 64 MB memory
• Loop mode, auto-slicing, real-time recording
• 12 Punch-in 2.0™ effects, 6 send/master effects
• Swing, automation, instant arrangement
• MIDI TRS Type A – In & Out, MIDI Thru support
• Clock sync: 8, 16, 24 PPQN
• Power: 4x AAA batteries or USB-C
• Size: 240 x 176 x 16 mm / Weight: 620 g
• High-resolution display
• Line/headphone output: 24-bit, 5 dBu

What’s in the box

• Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II
• USB-C cable
• Quick start guide
• Original packaging

Why Choose the KO II?

KO II is perfect for those who value mobility, quality, and creativity. It’s not just a sampler – it’s a full-on creative production tool. Thanks to its massive functionality and the groundbreaking 2.0 update, the EP-133 KO II stands out as the most powerful portable groovebox in its class.