Teenage Engineer EP-133(aka K.O.2) unboxing & demo

[@256k_]

JUST FYI: The hissing you hear at the beginning is not related to the EP-133 in any way. this was a ground loop issue with my recording device.

[@ILLGREEN1]

The USB cable is crossing over the headphone cable causing that hiss. Use USB cables with fat rubber cylinder on one end (sorry forgot the name, but you seen them).

[@jas_bataille]

@@ILLGREEN1 It could be it, but ground loop issues are a lot more complex than that. See how XLR cables have a ground (3 pins) and jack cables don't?? Well... what happen is the ground always come back to heart. So if it tries following the linear path but that path is broken by something that isn't grounded (2 pins PSU like for a laptop, or even just an insert jack connected to a pedal connected to a powerstrip so not grounded), the ground will come back to it's point of origin indefinitely, thus creating a ground loop. Ideally everything would be grounded, but that's impossible in audio. Commercial studio facilities have a different electricity rail for their equipment and one for lamps, fridges, etc because you can pick up buzz from any appliances. But it's still a good advice to get shielded USB cables fosho :)

[@OceanMind79]

how you solve this problem? i got the same issue with my volca when synced and connected via usb

[@ILLGREEN1]

@@jas_bataille thanks for that detailed response! Interesting, I build circuits for electric guitars and making a clean ground is priority to me. I find using my guitar rig with lithium battery packs instead of the outlets at home, make a noiseless experience.

[@Tym16]

​@@OceanMind79unplug your USB when u perform on it

[@all.day.day-dreamer]

I get mine Tues. You were super happy, man, and it just made me smile right along with you. Also, you dodged a bullet, man. People are destroying their cross faders with all the pressure they are having to apply to the slider knob.

[@ricknorris1466]

Apparently some sliders have gone bad on these units. Maybe it’s because they are damaging the sliders by pressing too hard to get the knob on?

[@Flashback_Jack]

It's that and the fact the box is really snug. I took delivery of one yesterday and the fader was broken right out of the box. You can actually see pressure marks on the outside of the inner box cover, so many are being broken in transit.

[@gazpitchy]

For the price thats tragic

[@vvlvmusic]

So dope, man! Really stoked you already got your hands on it, can't wait for mine to ship

[@256k_]

i never bought something so fast :D

[@supernatural802]

@@256k_ lol. same!

[@RSKNPOL]

Same😂

[@Some_Cat_]

Ordered mine just a few hours ago. Glad to see how easy it is to get going. Awesome demo and hope to see some more of you using this 😎👍🔥

[@Izzymusamusic]

How did you get to order? On the website it was sold out 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@poco_a_poco_music]

3:19 wholesome moment. It is how I would react too

[@VinceIrie]

I love your excitement bro! Put a smile on my face :D

[@256k_]

thank you! that's really sweet 🙂

[@megloton]

That is a nice looking swatch

[@256k_]

Thank you! This is a 1990 chrono nicknamed Wall Street. 🙂

[@TR-707]

OH MY GOD IT CAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GOOOO 🔥

[@256k_]

let's goooooooo!!!

[@elsantoproductora]

What a beautiful device

[@waskaramaru1347]

I have the same problem: the slider does not respond after a few hours and the usb power supply always produces interference and noise.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Mine was a batch 2 shipping. And came in a box with padding and not in a plastic bag like this dude’s. Mine works perfectly. Go figure. And the fader had a black notch already on it. So, didn’t even need the fader knob they provided.

[@montezchaseparker]

I was peeping this just yesterday... I think I want one. Christmas present to myself 😊

[@brorianszk]

I hope you weren't too late to order.

[@angelfmusic]

Mine arrives on Monday. I might frame the box.

[@256k_]

Worth it.

[@bwest6275]

NGL I first thought “whoa, I didn’t know Ricochet was not only a wrestler, but also a beat maker!” 😂 congrats, that looks sweet AF. Mine comes in Tuesday, this makes me want it even faster 😊

[@256k_]

damn wtf he really does look like me hahahah

[@jones786]

"the point is not the object it's the instrument" You didn't sound entirely convinced lol

[@256k_]

loool... well it's kinda both. im a product/industrial design fan as well as a music fan

[@beyallluv]

Impressive 😮

[@ColonelForkEyes]

Winced the second I saw you press the fader knob on LOL

[@256k_]

hahah that was before i knew fadergate was a thing! this is probably the first ever video showing fader gate on youtube. thankfully i managed to take it apart and fix it myself. but it was not a very enjoyable experience

[@ColonelForkEyes]

@@256k_ mine arrived this morning, packaging was fine, no signs of crushing or damage. First thing I checked was the fader. Dead out of the box. Everything else is working as intended. Still annoying though, I guess it's going back first thing next week.

[@jackmandelbeatz1043]

when he tried to put batteries in I went like NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO lmao

[@eunseo-ls7vk]

thanks for sharing! how do you export project from this machine? do you use the usb c or do you have to manually record it into your daw using the audio interface?

[@256k_]

manually record. there is no audio output on usb unfortunately

[@eunseo-ls7vk]

@@256k_ thanks!

[@supernatural802]

@@256k_ Hoping TE adds some sort of export in future FW update! please and thank you TE.

[@MichaelMacDonald-ev3he]

Crushing blow. Not worth it for me until that's added

[@MyNameJeff..]

I wish they would have had Jordan Peele on the front from the boxing press conference skit where he’s playing a pseudo Mike Tyson.

[@Remixchvlet]

Dope

[@lovelikekamam]

Thank you for the happy unboxing ! I have a question ep-133 have only nine projects Is it possible to back up the project? (tansfer to PC or usb)

[@gordrum]

I was so excited I ordered 2 😬

[@SamplersAndThings]

Same! 😂

[@supernatural802]

it really is a beautiful piece of kit. Quick question - can you tell me if you can sample something live while a beat is playing or do you have to stop the beat, sample and then add it to the sequence? Thanks!

[@256k_]

good question! will test and come back to you

[@256k_]

I tested and yea.. you can't go into the sampling page if the sequence is running. you have to stop it to go into sampling

[@supernatural802]

@@256k_ awww shoot. why TE? why! Really was hoping you could have a beat going and jam over it with an external piece of gear and sample it in real time. Thanks for checking on that!

[@256k_]

@@supernatural802 no problem! im guessing this is relating to memory handling, limited RAM and CPU load.

[@lupehn]

@@supernatural802you can there’s another video of it somewhere

[@starpause]

yasss

[@scamculture]

Is the noise coming from your cable/setup or does it hum that bad on its own?

[@LikeCarpenter]

Hell of a hum

[@stevensims3342]

Use a pair of tweezers to hold the part on the fader up when you go to pop it on.

[@HelloPeriquita]

Nice! I got mine as well. Does your fader move/wiggle a little side to side? Mine works well, but it doesn't feel super solid, especially since it shakes a little side to side. Wondering if it’s just mine.

[@256k_]

yes it does

[@HelloPeriquita]

@@256k_ and is the fader working flawless after pressing so much while installing the cap?

[@DoctorRevers]

I think velocity sensitivity is in the bottom half of the pads.

[@bboymac84]

All pad are velocity sensitive

[@lasean]

@@bboymac84 I think he's saying the bottom half of each pad is velocity sensitive.

[@bboymac84]

@@lasean oh ok

[@C0llinsW0rth.]

The bottom of the pad is pressure sensitive, the whole pad is velocity sensitive

[@MK-vi2cm]

What is this half an A press nonsense again?

[@lorrenaelliott161]

How long for delivery ? I ordered yesterday when I was only halfway through thr ‘Cuckoo demo lol so impatient!

[@piercemcintyre1327]

“Let’s be very careful opening this” then you cut towards your thumb. I guess you meant careful with the merchandise.

[@256k_]

a thumb can heal, a EP-133 can't :D

[@piercemcintyre1327]

@@256k_ what if it can heal

[@ramskiramski]

@13:05 Yes, that seems to be broken.

[@256k_]

yeah that's seemingly the case... tested it more thoroughly and there's definitely something wrong with it.

[@ChemistryLemur]

Whats the issue? I've got two coming, what do I need to look out for? Cheers

[@llorenzo582]

I haven't noticed this issue. But I updated to the latest version before I used it.

[@ramskiramski]

@@256k_ That's unfortunate. In that case, the fader also behaves like this on other parameters? I'd get in contact with TE, they will most likely help to resolve this case.

[@ramskiramski]

@@llorenzo582 Hopefully it is just that. Would be great, if that resolves the issue.

[@johnlocke3481]

what’s with the audio quality? That thing has a lot of interference issues.

[@martinez9905]

Is this actually 300 usd bro? Im from argentina and have a frien over there and was considering getting one

[@vishnudh1216]

There is no power adapter shipping with the unit?

[@ryan2stix]

If lego and nintendo made a thingamabob..I dig

[@eprohoda]

how’s everything going?. you shared pro , 💪

[@danselmix]

Can you mute individual samples?

[@256k_]

not sure. need to check the manual

[@ZAHLcras]

How do the buttons feel to use? That's the only thing that concerns me after watching demos, they seem a little loud too Nice demo btw 👍

[@256k_]

Thank you! The buttons feel nice but they are mechanical buttons so obviously expect them to feel like mechanical buttons and not pads. The velocity and pressure sensitivity feel a bit different I guess it’ll just need some adjustment to get it right and get used to it. I never felt 2 devices that felt exactly the same with velocity and pressure so it’s normal

[@MrDudumassa]

Só good tô be european or American and being able tô order for so cheap 😊

[@llorenzo582]

I had the same tightness with the fader knob

[@256k_]

did you notice any issues with the fader? mine seems to be inconsistent / unresponsive at times.

[@llorenzo582]

@@256k_ I haven't noticed that. But there was a new update released yesterday if you haven't updated it yet.

[@ricknorris1466]

Some people are having issues with the fader. It might be because it gets damaged by how hard it is to put the button on.

[@Cutnoise]

HY Man! where is it for sale?

[@256k_]

teenage.engineering

[@NimbusAbi]

so it hisses like crazy when powered by usb?

[@256k_]

no no!!! this is because of a groundloop issue with the device i was recording with. has nothing to do with the EP-133 don't worry :D

[@4estjames]

Can you export projects?

[@Vincent-Vega24]

Its only $1 million doll hairs!!!!

[@Jpetersson]

I guess you don´t get a USB-C powerbrick or cable with it?

[@256k_]

no. only the device itself. but that's ok.

[@Jpetersson]

@@256k_ Yes it is, it's so awesome, daaaamn! This is gonna be a huge hit for them, I hope they made lots of them 😂

[@MyNameJeff..]

@@256k_nahh. Not ok at all.

[@croay]

does it comes with cables?

[@256k_]

nope

[@croay]

@@256k_ well that sucks but good to know

[@devioustrip5728]

How are the speakers ? Mid ?

[@256k_]

better than original OP-1, has a decent clarity but not super loud or bassy

[@shadowofthestarsdespair]

imma use lego wheels on mine make it easy to grab them tiny nobs lol

[@256k_]

damn that's smart! gonna try that

[@tombasports]

where did you buy?

[@256k_]

Local store

[@thehowlingterror]

Never says vinyls. Vinyl. 😁

[@bigbizz118]

So much static out put

[@LikeCarpenter]

£250 calculator?

[@brorianszk]

Calculates a lot!

[@MyNameJeff..]

Your calculations are wrong

[@pipster1001]

Elektron model samples extra 30 euro

[@256k_]

and less features :D

[@pipster1001]

@@256k_ in the elektron?

[@xammai9679]

Damn that’s a good point. I might try to do a comparison.

[@deepseadiver8191]

Get a better mic instead.