Teenage Engineering EP 133 K.O II REVIEW - 6 Tips to Perform with KO2

[@fabianobe]

can you have a master fx on all groups at the same time? or does it work only per group? thank you for the video!

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Hi Fabian, its one single MASTER send effect which is used across the project. So you can send various levels from each group into this effect. You can only adjust the send level from a single grp at a time with the fader as far as I know. You can change the master effect whenever you like. I wish it had two sends so you could have reverb + delay. But a workaround is to use prepared samples which has reverb…but it requires extra preparations. 😂 Neat device anyway for the price.

[@mechantechatonne]

That's actually a photo of Muhammed Ali knocking out Sonny Liston on the packaging.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Awesome, but the bite fight and Tyson is what was brought to my mind down the memory lane. Only watched Tyson fights back when he was crushing.😂🍿🎉

[@McAntichrist]

All boxers look the same I guess...@@MattiasHolmgren

[@shonuffLA]

Yeah, that’s why he said it reminded him of the Tyson Holyfield fight

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Because any boxing image brings me back to the glory days of Iron Mike. And Nintendo Punch Out 😂

[@oopsgoth]

this is like 'the' ring photo of muhammed ali and it was kind of career defining for Neil Leifer. it's quite amazing

[@MattiasHolmgren]

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:32 K.O II beat performance 01:04 Live performance options available 01:24 Muting 02:06 Performance FX 02:20 Scene & Pattern Switching 02:48 Fader 03.09 Send FX 03:37 Looper 03:53 What kind of sampler is the K.O 2? 04:20 Sampler with time stretching 04:30 Is the KO2 a timeless Casio Sampler? 04:55 Build Quality & Fader 05:08 Button Click Sound vs Elektron Boxes 05:34 Button Click vs OP-1 field 05:46 Questions 06:04 Outro jam

[@RaquelFoster]

I really like the EP-133 for controlling rack synths. I love how easy it is to dial in a channel and note when I’m using multitimbral synths with a different patch on each channel. It’s like what I wanted the BeatStep Pro to be. But if I didn’t have all the synths going into their own mixer channels I would be super annoyed that muting a group doesn’t mute the MIDI. Also the shipping firmware has a bug where it leaves external notes stuck because it sends Note On Velocity 1 when it should send Note On Velocity 0. It’s fixed in the 1.1.1 update.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Yeah can’t wait for the update to lock the sample function so we don’t need to hold a finger (or put a heavy object) on the sample buttons. 💪😄☀️

[@gregorywonderlike9852]

Thanks for your excellent tips! Have you tried the creative sampler P6 Aira from Roland yet? I'd like to find the perfect sampler for live performances (sampler+me playing spicy neo soul chords+ me signing) Which one (P6 or KO II) would be a better choice in your opinion? Many thanks in advance!

[@stanleys.3959]

I saw a lot of video about the EP 133 KO 2. What will be nice is to know how you can create a set up from this "Sampler - Composer" with other midi devices that can complement its functionality and even if with ableton to make loops. On the other hand, you can not let a production fully structured play , you have to activate each scene. Rather called it a Sampler Performer, the proof you can sync two KO2 ...

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Syncing two KO2 sounds fun. 😋🍿 I did a short about using it with an external synth. kzbin.infojUd6F6jTQ38?feature=share

[@WatchingWorldsTurn]

Initially, I hated the click sound in all the videos I was seeing online, but once I got the 133 the keyboard style click became so satisfying.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Yeah it takes you back a few years. Soft click indeed 👌🎅🥁

[@joeljohnstonj03l]

Hey Mattias - I'm a big fan of your work. I'm also a Bitwig (mac and linux) user. Can you talk through any ways it's possible to use the ep133 as a controller in Bitwig? Also is it possible to have Bitwig as the Midi clock source and have the ep133 sync to its clock? Thanks in advance.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

You mean you want to trigger drum sounds in Bitwig via the pads on the EP133? Yeah it sends via midi NP. YOu can also sync it via USB / midi NP. It's pretty straightforward. Glad you enjoy my content Joel!

[@iamyourfuture808]

Can you play KOII samples chromatically from an external keyboard or sequencer?

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Yes 👍

[@morgan8937]

Can you string together complete song arrangement structures on it to create a song from start to finish? Or is it just a 4 bar and loop as long as you like kind of a thing? Thanks

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Its all up to you. I’ve just mashed up some smaller arrangements but yes you can obviously create much longer patterns and continue and ”commit” (create new copy scenes on the fly) and manipulate them (or create totally new song parts.) But it does NOT have a song mode (ie scenes would switch automatically after a give set of predefined instructions)… its not like the Digitakt in that way. Wish they add song mode later down the line. Should be possible.

[@AveMcree]

Bro, really said Muhammad Ali looks like Mike Tyson. This is the proverbial they all look alike 😂

[@MeisseLee]

That's now that he actually said. But still a weird comparison to make, to bring Tyson/Holyfield up when looking at one of, if not the most, iconic pictures in boxing and not knowing what the actual picture is.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

@MeisseLee lol, I didn’t watch this Ali fight, only Tyson fights. 😉 The KO2 has very much in common with Nintendo colors and design. and really, Punch out… Nintendo = Tyson. So that’s the full connection. But I am happy for the engagement, long live the attraction. 😄💪

[@MeisseLee]

@@MattiasHolmgren I'm not judging. I'm a huge boxing/fighting fan and from my perspective it was a funny association to make. But I totally understand that not everyone is that deep into fighting. Love your videos!

[@MattiasHolmgren]

@MeisseLee no worries, appreciate the feedback and engagement. Happy to have ya onboard.😄🥁

[@NefertitiGold]

Mannnnnn….. 💀💀 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@alitna]

I think the Commit button is also good for live performance. You could write your song on the fly if you’re good enough.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Absolutely

[@paulsankar6948]

They should provide a case. I will be scared to put it in my bag for fear of something breaking.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

yeah would be sweet. but as always... it's extra $$$.

[@spaceiswater6539]

From what I'm hearing its broken when you take it out the box fader not working and the speaker is not working.

[@musiclabmn]

@@spaceiswater6539 I have heard some reports of this, but mine had a perfectly working fader and speaker out of the box. The only issue was a sticky '8' key but now its not sticking after using it for a while.

[@BoyXx76]

I simple laptop case should work :)

[@DNYLNY]

They sell a bag and it actually looks and feels great and isn’t expensive and is a good place to keep the laminated tutorial page too

[@TLReviewz7]

I have one but i want to sample to a midi controller. I use Reason 12 fir formatting songs

[@Closedgoodbye]

It’s a Lemon, if it isn’t broken now it will be soon. I wonder how many will actually make it past the warranty.

[@Knypsterino]

I am ready for a step by step tutorial on how to create a track with scenes etc. Thanks🙏

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Yeah maybe its time for an indepth KO2 tutorial. 👌💪😄

[@Knypsterino]

@@MattiasHolmgrenI promise to pay through YT if you make it 😊

[@NewKilnStudios]

Woohhh...a working unit!

[@yakiyaki849]

Xd

[@197979jones]

Woohhh someone found a negative.......Im sure every machine before the internet came along had something wrong. Just gets amplified now.

[@NewKilnStudios]

@@197979jones Sure!

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Sure is working fine, updated firmware.

[@ferenclucas2842]

Can we disable the Christmas lights on it?

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Haha well you can always put a piece of lego plate over the screen. 👌🎉😄

[@hoossembechiri6136]

Can i add 3rd party plugins inside patcher ?????

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Yes in FL patcher you can add any plugin.

[@firstandlast4415]

is it possible to determine the note value of any one trig after recording for example a bass line or lead pattern?

[@MattiasHolmgren]

No, but you can ”walk” through the pattern step by step and listen what triggers. I just erase / or undo if I play wrong and re-record. Shift+B = undo.

[@cravecave505]

Please keep in mind that the fader must of course work and must have arrived safely at your place in order to use it adequately. 🤭

[@ABigDoggy]

why did that remind you of different fight?

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Because I was very young what all this happened and everyone was just talking about Mike Tyson in my area in my youth. and those were the fights I got to see. That’s basically my ”boxing history”, the ear bite is such a very strong memory. 😄 one image can awake different memories. Not such a big deal. It’s weird people get offended by it. 🤷‍♂️😂

[@ABigDoggy]

@@MattiasHolmgren check out the book "only the ring was square". I think you may enjoy.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

thanks for the tip!

[@ChoopCgen]

So you don't buy for the packaging it's a good thing ;) But man , Tyson ? Really ? 😂

[@MattiasHolmgren]

The Tyson fights was fun to watch in 1988-89, hit like a hammer, over in seconds 😂 I was 11 years old so strong memories as I got to watch some of those fights since my dad loves boxing. I buy things to make noise, but will give it to my youngest (3 year old) son and see how it holds up. 😂

[@Emtrax.]

​@@MattiasHolmgrenThe way you're saying it is like getting Obama and trump mixed up because they were both presidents

[@DennisMHenderson]

I have to #Neverforget when it comes up: “the bite fight” only went the way it did because the self righteous Holyfield was commissioned by its master to CHEAT & did not stop head-butting the king

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Yeah it truly was a sick fight. Hard to forget the media coverage around it too. I loved seeing Tyson fights though. He was a beast.

[@TR-707]

???? at that intro also wrong question at 4:40 but thank yoU!

[@channeloram]

Bite fight intro is perplexing 🤔

[@MattiasHolmgren]

👌😋🍿

[@Ben_______x]

You are the eighties!

[@MattiasHolmgren]

You should know 😉👌🌟

[@ЕвгенийПырин-б1о]

Я бы купил Impulse tracker в этой коробке.

[@SteveFranchise23]

Wow thos dude doesn't know who Muhammed ali is 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gavlang]

Bite intro is weird. How does it remind you other than it being boxing? Bite fight was a big embarrassment for boxing. This photo is not in the same category

[@MattiasHolmgren]

I was 10-11 years old when Tyson fights was big news and Bite fight happened. The only fights I ever saw was Tyson. It was big news all over here in Sweden. That’s why. And since the KO2 also has Nintendo look and colors and… Punch Out game featuring Mike Tyson it should not be very hard to see how I recalled my memories of Tyson when it comes to boxing and… Punch in/out FX. Its weird of you questioning my walk down the memory lane. I am quite sure everyone has their own unique memory. 🤷‍♂️😂 But I am happy it stirrs some engagement, 😉🎉🎸

[@damfs]

temu

[@tonylyons7711]

A great idea but badly put together.. many are being sent back

[@chris.dillon]

:)

[@MattiasHolmgren]

😂👌🥁

[@Jpetersson]

Alltså näe, vilken kass engelska! Nu får det bli skärpning!!! Värre än Bosse beats ju!

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Lol, I get my message across just fine. Skärp dig själv med språket och tonen på webben j.

[@davidpinto1195]

sounds toyish

[@ЕвгенийПырин-б1о]

Так мало тех, кто это заметил. Удивительно.

[@universalvibe72]

No, please don’t make any more videos

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Ok Ill stop completely 😂 *goes and shovels snow*

[@chrisoseland4643]

Not worth the money. Just buy a renaissance