The latest addition to the EP series brings two stereo channels, dual effects, 24-bit audio and USB interface functionality into a small, battery-powered unit.
Teenage Engineering has released the EP-136 K.O. Sidekick, a compact stereo mixer and USB audio interface that fits the brand’s EP series form factor while covering a pretty broad range of use cases – studio, live, home or anywhere in between.
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The Sidekick runs two stereo channel strips alongside a stereo aux input, effectively giving you a third session input when you need it. Recording comes in at 48kHz/24-bit, with four-channel stereo capture across channel one, channel two, aux and the main output. Playback from a computer or phone feeds back into the mixer on a dedicated stereo channel, so integrating a DAW or phone into a live setup is straightforward.
Each channel gets dedicated gain, EQ and compressor controls, and the EQ itself is configurable across three styles – DJ, studio and parametric – depending on what the source material calls for. The dual FX block is where things get expressive: a selection of multi-effects including tap delay, tape, loop, tremolo, filter and siren, all with hands-on controls that reward performance use as much as studio tweaking.
Power runs from either battery or USB-C, which keeps the Sidekick genuinely portable without tying it to a wall socket. The EP series-compatible form factor means it sits neatly alongside other Teenage Engineering hardware for those already in that ecosystem, though it works just as well as a standalone unit.
For producers who move between locations, performers running hybrid setups, or anyone who wants a capable interface and mixer in one small box, the Sidekick covers a lot of ground without asking much in return – space, weight or otherwise.
The EP-136 K.O. Sidekick is available now. For local enquiries, head here.
