Imagine summoning the sounds of hurdy-gurdies, chanting peasants, and thundering medieval drums from a pocket-sized box – that's the magic of this sampler, Teenage Engineering's bold dive into a world of lutes, mouth harps, and foley straight from the Middle Ages.
It's an expanded take on their EP-133, packing 128MB memory with 96MB of curated medieval samples and 32MB for your own recordings at 46kHz/16-bit. Four tracks fuel independent 99-bar sequencers across 12 patterns per project, with 6 stereo or 12 mono voices, pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads for expressive play, and a multifunctional fader that automates anything from volume to effects. Punch in 7 built-in pocus plus 12 medieval exclusives, chop samples live or auto, and sequence external gear via MIDI TRS or analog sync – all through stereo I/O, a built-in mic and speaker. Super slim at 240x176x16mm and just 620g, it runs on 4 AAA batteries or USB-C, with Latin labels and earthy aesthetics that make it feel like a relic from a forgotten era.
Since its 2024 launch, players love the evocative samples and sequencer depth for instant inspiration, though some note the fixed polyphony limits denser arrangements – still, it's a standout for portable, theme-driven composing in Teenage Engineering's quirky lineup.
