Teenage Engineering made a reggae-inspired sampler, complete with a weird microphone for vocals

Teenage Engineering unveiled the EP-40 Riddim, a reggae-themed sampler built upon the EP-133 KO II platform. The Riddim features a redesigned, eye-catching exterior with a green and off-white color scheme, embodying the reggae aesthetic. A key internal upgrade is the Supertone synth engine, capable of producing bass and lead sounds and a pressure-sensitive siren mode. The device also provides double the storage space, along with seven main effects and twelve punch-in effects inspired by reggae. It includes a vast library of pre-loaded samples sourced primarily from the reggae genre. Users can easily import their own samples via a simple drag-and-drop web tool. The package also includes the EP-2350 Ting microphone, designed with lo-fi effects like echo and spring reverb suited for dub vocals. The sampler maintains the same functionality, including the low-quality built-in speaker and various input/output options. The Riddim operates on AA batteries and uses 12 buttons for sample triggering. It is priced at $329, which encompasses both the sampler and the Ting microphone accessory. This is a follow-up to the EP-1320 Medieval, showing Teenage Engineering's approach to rebranding.