Teenage Engineering K.O. II - The Best Pocket Operator Evolved!

[@robertgarvansnyder4665]

So glad to finally see TE move out of their “everything is 1-2k” phase.

[@KenithCopeland]

im in sydney, the op1 field is $3000, these are gonna hit our shores at $549aud which really is pretty good, the sp404mk2 is about $700 and a digitakt is around $1600 so this is pretty damn good price wise

[@nebula0697]

And out of their everything is microscopic phase.

[@TheChameleon2008]

@@KenithCopeland koala sampler just couple of bucks tho

[@AdamsOlympia]

@@TheChameleon2008 600 or 700 bucks if you factor in the price of an interface and an ipad.

[@TheLexikitty]

Legally blind here, so happy they’re making something that’s easy to read and memorize with tactile controls 💞

[@DavinTurner]

Hey, I didn't know you were into this kind of thing! Hello!~♪💛🤍💜🖤

[@crmatheny]

SAAAAME

[@SystemIndex]

Love this for you. Awesome. Great memorable layout. Love the work they do

[@aoterou]

As a non native English speaker, that term ”legally blind“ always puzzles me, are there people for whom being blind is ilegal? how does that even work?

[@shuteyebeats]

@@aoterou It basically means the government recognizes that your vision is extremely poor even with special glasses/eyewear. You can think of it as "effectively blind" as opposed to "total lack of vision," however there's not always a big difference.

[@coolduder1001]

Amazing for $300 and fantastic design, I just hope TE keeps this on the market for years

[@swiftxrapid919]

160

[@RobertDoosh]

@@swiftxrapid919 $300

[@billiedoesbeats]

I went through the entire video 3x, read the guide in full, and tried to talk myself out of it. Purchased. Too good to pass up.

[@hakeemthecryptkeeper]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Powhart]

Oh yeah, I thought I didn't want one, then I stumbled upon one video where I thought the guy's gonna trash it, but made an amazing beat on it in no time and I was like... let me see how quick it can get here... it will be on saturday and I can't wait.

[@mattierenton701]

Love how TE have kept the same aesthetic as the more expensive gear. Jack lad you've done it again, love your excitability and passion. don't ever change !!!

[@Jpetersson]

It looks vintage 80´s and futuristic at the same time!

[@poco_a_poco_music]

I’ve watched a lot of product demonstrations in the past. This is the first Andertons video I’ve ever watched and also the first product demo that I’ve paused midway in order to buy the product. Well done you two. So much passion and humour. The best demo I’ve seen (and I’ve been watching Knobs and Jeremy for years).

[@danjwalker]

lol. I did the exact same thing but on True Cuckoo's channel.

[@haezeematera7671]

We are not alone 😂

[@Judasz696]

U will regret this decision guys.

[@haezeematera7671]

@@Judasz696 you know what ? Already regretted and delivery refused on the porch 😂 Thankfully all the « something » gates happened before it arrived. As someone said I’ll get one after their transition from teens to adults…

[@poco_a_poco_music]

@@Judasz696 Not everyone regrets the things that you have regretted. Some people have individual thoughts and opinions. Mine arrived and is in perfect working order.

[@ZenMountain]

Thank you, TE. The balance has been restored and all grievances have been forgotten.

[@benitoe.4878]

Did he say "retail at 299"? Seems there is a digit missing, considering this is TE ;-)

[@superdopesamples]

That’s actually not bad, I thought he meant 2999 at first 😅

[@Niko80s]

All specs and prices are available at TE site/store , so yes it's 349eu/299usd :)

[@LikeCarpenter]

lol

[@BestKeptSecreization]

Affordable ❤

[@doranstewartstewart6521]

Ikr

[@megloton]

Just got mine, love it, super solid build this whole fader thing is completely blown out of proportion. Line it up and push gently but firmly and viola done

[@Marco-ek8wu]

Affordable fun. Well done TE - great job on this one. After the crazy pricing on previous gear this a big turn around product. Great success!

[@theTrend7]

It's so crazy that this is more reasonable priced than their other equipment, but it makes sense I guess because they couldn't price it above the sp404 or MPC and expect to sell. I just knew it was gonna be more expensive than their synth,lol

[@jamesmadisonDC]

A ton of them are defective. So many that they couldnt have not known, but sent them out to say to their share holders that filled the orders. They did the same thing with their mostly defective op-z's first run. I swear, that place must be run by teenagers. *smdh

[@Marco-ek8wu]

@@jamesmadisonDC kinda of a rushed release like you say. I’m a MPC guy so don’t have a need for one. I appreciate their designs though and they look fun to mess around on.

[@Nothingspeshalwaysfresh]

TE absolutely smashed it with this device, holy cow. Hopefully they are still in stock next week. I have to have it

[@hakeemthecryptkeeper]

I have some samplers...but this thing i have to have..so much fun man

[@shadowofthestarsdespair]

paypal paylater was made for these type of things my guy lol

[@chuckybastard]

Bought one three minutes into this video…

[@uriitarded]

sold out already

[@DesiLofi]

4min:55 that beat BANGS! Instant buy, I can see a new generation beat makers appearing with this! Well done Teenage Engineering.

[@clrs6576]

Jacks reaction to the price has me in stitches lol

[@heavysystemsinc.]

I'm telling everyone right now...the sequencer is the real star of this show. Everyone going apeshit over the fact it's got the scatter/kaoss stuff in it but the fact the sequencer isn't locked to 4 or 8bbars and is more like an arranger workstation is...that's worth the price in this clip based ridged abstract song creation tools on hardware trends we are in now. Just wait...you're gonna see some really interesting stuff made on this and the sequencer is going to be the reason.

[@bike.krueger]

Now that is what everybody was hoping Akai would release as an MPC Live Mini

[@majorchutzpah7265]

Can't finger drum on this!

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

I think I finally found the groovebox I've been waiting for this whole time.

[@willinwoods]

Everything TE puts out just seems SO MUCH FUN, and they all sound cool AF. Don't know if I'd ever create something remotely as chill as you cooked up here, though...

[@TheHexCube]

Just keep going after the sounds you want; you'll get there bruv, just enjoy! The more time you spend on your gear, the closer you'll get to what you want. It's just like any other musical instrument.. practice, practice, practice and don't beat yourself up. Keep coming back. 👍

[@jonaschristensen2295]

I feel kinda stupid for wanting it mostly because of how good it looks :)

[@clrs6576]

Not stupid mate 😅

[@noiseworks]

just in time for christmas kids!

[@teddybearasaurus]

Nah man this one actually looks like a value if you like samplers.

[@drconflict629]

@@clrs6576 Who in their right mind buys this gimmicky junk for 350 though? 🤦‍♂ The absolute state of hipsters these days man, yikes.

[@danjwalker]

I'm by no means a hipster and I'm interested in it. @@drconflict629

[@Harry_Ballsagna]

This tutorial + Cuckoo's have totally sold me on getting this. Fantastic job! The enthusiasm and giddiness is absolutely infectious as well, subbed up let's go

[@mafrobeats]

Jack's enthusiasm is so infectious!

[@hellf.o]

I swear I've always dreamed about a larger more power Pocket operator with the same workflow and this is finally here!!! So excited! This is already a game changer for sure!

[@leewightman8619]

Me too this is what I imagined in my head I want one i just bought the novation circuit rhythm two weeks ago cause it reminded me of a grown up version of the KO and this has just dropped and it's only £300 not op1 price territory

[@leewightman8619]

This has scenes too kinda like the novation circuit rhythm...I hope this has the same pattern changing function as the po ko33

[@hellf.o]

@@leewightman8619 Right?! I hope it too..can't wait to grab one and even the price tag is unusually nice this time probably because they completely fail with their desk and choir s**t!

[@leewightman8619]

@@hellf.o crazy that a sampler with all the moving parts is ove four times cheaper than that desk ....I just paid £300 for the novation circuit rhythm a week ago wish this was on the market then all save up and get it after Xmas....

[@lebronsinclair8012]

Instant purchase. Only thing missing is to latch performance effects or allow resample internally to get the performance/punch in effects baked in.

[@Naotaku]

This is actually pretty good. Even the price tag is reasonable this time :)

[@Dongleboob]

You don't even touch upon the fact that this can be a MIDI sequencer too. The fact you assign any pad to a MIDI channel is great. The fact that the effects also effect the gear being sequenced is amazing! This could be exactly what I'm looking for.

[@CuNimb]

This was an instabuy for me. Had my order in half way through the video.

[@Symmetry77]

This is an impressive piece of kit and a must buy at this price point. Well done TE

[@noiseworks]

he is yeah; can see all through the market bs@@ext274

[@carriersignal]

Nice! Looks like you could balance your check book or do payroll as an added bonus.

[@AFinalForm]

The POs looked like pocket calculators, so it makes sense that the pro version looks like a desktop calculator. Chapeau TE

[@vinylarchaeologist]

Add an MPC to print out the receipts and you’re set!

[@jaymarzmusic]

Guy in the hat is glazing like crazy 😭

[@_EightySix]

It looks so awesome, like an 80's kid toy. I hate TE but I'll probably get this.

[@hakeemthecryptkeeper]

same here🤣

[@Jpetersson]

Daaaaaaamn, son! Take my money!!! What a beautiful piece of kit!

[@AveMcree]

@ 37:43 I'm crying because it's so accurate

[@LexOfNP]

I'm so happy I got to see it being used for the first time through this channel

[@matt-lang]

That beat at 4:52 was sick, loved how it highlighted the effects capabilities as well there

[@malcolmbliss777]

Love this. 4 hours on my own, now I’m watching this. I e read a lot already, but I NEED this.

[@dmcinnis23]

Can we just pause for a moment and think about everything this does... for only $300? I'm old and would have >killed< to have this power for this price when I was younger.

[@yavorkaludov3661]

Order placed. Quickest purchase decision I've ever made. Can't wait and thank you for that fantastic demo!

[@minimism]

Ha! Me too 🤣

[@Gatohori]

Haha same :D

[@tothefxckinmoon4540]

Same...didnt even blink

[@yavorkaludov3661]

hahaha@@tothefxckinmoon4540

[@bike.krueger]

Same here 😂

[@inventanew]

I think you guys were the first to cover this, I was waiting before it was released, and your video popped up like minutes after, really cool

[@LipazMusic]

299, finally TE is playing in the right league. i do not know why OP-1 is so expensive, when this is much more fun and seems to be much more capable for proper production. :D Anyway, nice toy, well done!

[@aariccallahan7371]

I agree OP-1 is WAY overpriced. I see why it cost more than this though. It has synths and you can use the tape deck to put together an entire song are a couple of t

[@999a0s]

​@@aariccallahan7371 the truth is shipping an electronic hardware product is one of the hardest things you can do in business, whether you're a giant like Nintendo or a pipsqueak like T.E. you need a lot of startup capital, it's a ton of time and work, and if your product doesn't sell you could lose an absurd amount of money or even go belly up. it's why Panic's Playdate console is $200 for what is essentially a gameboy with a grayscale Memory LCD (it's still cool imo.) they're a 25-person software company, they don't have the economies of scale to play in the consumer-priced electronic goods market with the giants. it's high stakes for them. with hardware you have to play the top of market until you get a strong enough footing to start playing in the realm of actually affordable stuff, where you need to move a lot of units. i think T.E. has been essentially playing the long game, slowly building up their "strength" by selling to the top of the market at low scale with a giant profit margin, and this is their first real gamble on selling to the regular consumer market. i think they are going to succeed because their stuff is really cool, it's just ridiculously expensive. people like me have wanted TE shit for awhile but never been able to justify it, besides the P.O. 33 - $300 is a very fair price for this imo. hopefully this is the start of them coming out with more mid-market stuff, the type of stuff that actual musicians who aren't already rich and famous can afford. i have enough money to buy an OP-1 and i still just can't justify it. it's so expensive, and for...what? at the end of the day it's a music tool, but it's an opinionated multi-tasker that puts you in its little limited world - which makes it more of a music toy or plaything, to make stuff within its little ecosystem. that's cool and all, but i'm not paying 2000 damn dollars for that, when all the tools for me to really seriously pursue my art form are significantly cheaper. it's a toy for rich kids and musicians that are already successful. if you really need to lay down keys on a production, are you going to reach for the $2000 machine with two octaves of toy keys? when you can spend $500 to get a full 88-key midi keyboard with real hammer action that feels like a piano? the EP-133 is one of the first ones that actually makes sense to me beyond "once i'm a millionaire i'll get the Lamborghini Urus, then after that, i'll get the OP-1..."

[@GOICOBA]

This thing is so damn cool. Even if you don't use it, you can put it on a stand and admire that machine for its looks

[@dracul74]

Awesomeness! My main gripe with several of my other samplers is no built in mic. This device looks easy to use and some other videos I saw backed up that it wasn't just looking and sounding good in one video. Would love more "smart" gear at this price point! Btw, this will be my first TE purchase.

[@sadhill38again]

this machine so beautiful i could just starring at it for hours without event making music, but if you make music with is it like heaven

[@nomad1517]

I hope they build a DJ mode in the next firmware update. That crossfader, it needs a DJ.

[@Lorneplumber]

the price is almost unimaginable from TE - I might give it a try

[@AlexanderShelestov]

It means only one - this is a piece of garbage for this money.

[@Bigheadedwon]

It's already sold out, this seems like a Black Friday 90% off sale price. And it'll be $1999 when it's back in stock. They sell a silly pocket mixer for $1299, the price of this makes no sense to me lol.

[@hovermotion]

At the start of today I would never imagine I would end up with this machine by the end of the day as I never knew it existed . ...I have the po33 and this is a must buy at this price...

[@slakk5093]

Same 😂

[@learnerslikeus]

When Jack has a deep love for a certain instrument or company, he is on the verge of giggling with delight at every button press. It's great, I'm the same way!!!

[@ArgumentShow]

I have never been excited about any Teenage Engineering instrument but that may have changed.

[@russ254]

what about the pants?

[@ArgumentShow]

Not my colour@@russ254

[@robertjamesonmusic]

All of their releases are pretty cool

[@frank198210]

I was in the market for a pocket sampler and this one is iT!!!!!!!!!

[@suga4all]

OK, that's it, I dig that thing. Instant buy! 🔥 And please, please, please, make a Tonic one as well!!! 🙏

[@tombasports]

I think since this is the "ep series" they WILL introduce a synth like one with some sort of op1 style synths in it... at least a tb 303 or something even

[@zedwhyex]

Ugh I was going to get myself a Take 5 for Christmas but now I want this 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@krazywabbit]

The crowd that shouts about the cost of these devices have left the chat. Not a boss move, a total KO. Personally, I am impressed after not feeling the PO lifestyle.

[@gordrum]

I’ve never seen a sexier, more affordable piece of kit in my life! I just bought two!

[@alanshewitt]

Dude, you know TE sold $$$$$ worth today alone

[@marsoblivi0n945]

Collecting pocket operators since the beginning. Keep the price low and I will definitely buy one.

[@thomasgrayiii7827]

Not that I can't believe they have created an amazing product, but one WITH bang-for-buck value... I could cry

[@Mardial]

okay i need this one rn

[@Asimoori]

Yeah this will pair perfectly with my 404 mrk2 especially for house Jams🙏🏾

[@Mr.Facebox]

I normally hate on TE's products. But they knocked it out with this one!!! Good sound, good price point

[@mattierenton701]

I see what you did there ......

[@xammai9679]

The volca sampler of my dreams has finally arrived 😊

[@mightycyber8492]

The K.O II Looks so good

[@falk3nn]

it's a thing of beauty. Nes, star wars, pixel 2xl vibes ♥

[@AdrianLabs]

"So, you hit 'play', and it plays music!" then react like 5:21 xD jk, just ordered mine! Can't wait to play with this!

[@MatusFinchus]

Think I might pick one of these up as a pre-Christmas, er, Christmas treat. Superb video.

[@RONNIESAWLIN]

Now the Microtonic in this Size XD

[@relative_vie]

my first TE buy. was going to purchase the models sample but this just seems so much more “fun”

[@miguelgferrero]

In love with model samples,, diferent strengs,,perfect friends, waiting for my Ep,,,😎

[@erichjk]

Finally, we've got a device that's more like a calculator than sp404 mk2

[@N1h1L3]

64 mb !!! That's 1000x more than the 64 kb on my ensoniq mirage sampler ! I guess it's time to finally upgrade, from under my stone.

[@mdptg1990]

that hip hop demo track SLAPPED lol

[@natural_bornboogie]

That beat at 4:50 was freaking dope

[@EVILJAMARR]

Perfect for the OP-1 Field! You could live sample and compose on the spot. Especially since you can't quantize or anything on their most expensive product. For some reason.

[@Wolvenamsterdam]

It was for sale on the site minutes before I watched this video. I got back to the store when I finished the video, and guess what....?!! SOLD OUT ALREADY!!!

[@frequensea_experience]

In my history with portable internally powered instruments like this, it's the lack of clear sequence editing that eventually lands them in a drawer gathering dust. Yes, you can make some great beats but trying to write a real song that then can be ported out to finish on a DAW for example looks like it would be extremely excruciating. To me the company who has really nailed this is Novation with their Circuit tracks and Circuit Rhythm. Not as pretty as this for sure but extremely portable and you can analyze, modify, and most of all visualize your sequences better than an MPC. As incredibly stunning to look and probably a blast to hang out with for a while I would think this will end up gathering dust after the initial excitement wears off.

[@robinr22]

Agree totally. As fun as this looks and despite the reasonable price, regrettably I know I'll reach the same end point. Plus the voice limits as well. But if it is very cool. Just wish they'd gone a bit little bit further.

[@Sorcerers_Apprentice_11]

That's how they get you to buy the $1,500 mini mixer! Genius move actually.

[@TechTronix01]

teenage engineering are back baby!

[@L_AMEGAME]

It seems really fun.

[@jandzoe9249]

This was so wholesome to watch 🥹

[@alexmross100]

Just ordered one, 10 mins into the video!

[@nutotot]

ok, the sampler is awesome, but god, this improvised song is fire

[@shogunai]

I'v been pretty vocally against TE in the past, on this channel and others.... But this is probably the coolest instrument release of this year. And next year. And maybe the year after. Everything about this is absolutely beautiful. THIS is what a company called teenage engineering should be making imo, and even the price is just amazing. They've gone from overpriced, underpowered, and overhyped... To absolute KINGS of the budget groovebox market in the space of an Andertons promo video. Roland and Korg are absolutely cacking it 🤣😵‍💫

[@kermit634]

I bought it last week. It was a week of pure fun.... No computer needed just turn it on and have fun on work breaks, commercial breaks when watching TV even if you have to poo😆😆😆 Love it!!!!!!

[@rafa787]

very nice finally a T.E. product that I will considering to buy

[@LangleyNA]

I think forget whatever sampler and sequencer solution I was interested in before. This replaces my Akai MPC One interest, I think. It seems to be less of a money pit, without the Internet connectivity, and with many of my features adequately satisfied. It’s capable! Cough - half the price! And what a nice visual design! Gray, white, orange!

[@Jin-Hu]

godammit TE, I don't wanna want more, but here I am, wanting mooooorrrrrre! Thanks?

[@zurlocker1]

Looks really good. Super interesting to have a larger form factor device that doesn't cost a bundle. I hope they will create some other groovebox / synths in this form factor.

[@jameshall1075]

That last beat is a banger for sure 🔥

[@michaeltrenier]

The fact that this matches my MPC Live 2 retro makes it even easier to make an excuse to buy 😝this machine will KILL everything under $500.

[@BeatsAndGuitars]

Absolute must buy at $299

[@boorchboorch]

really nice device. but apart from that, the video editing keeps getting better and better. love this style, keep up the good work!

[@tannerrush]

I think this one may go down as a classic.

[@TheHexCube]

Awesome demo! Many thanks guys, so much fun! 👍

[@Seba-oc1ze]

IM SO GLAD YOU FREAKED OUT THE SAME WAY I WAS DAMN

[@sebp400]

damn, that beat at 5:10.. I m sold. I already love the original but always wished it had midi.

[@IQM24]

The design is lit yo!!

[@tonyhill2318]

This demo makes me appreciate what a wizard Cuckoo is even more.

[@pelvinsjamz]

Simply wow

[@leetshi927]

For me, this is a game changer. I have a SmplTrek from Sonicware, I had a PO33 (sold because of limitations), but live playing on the PO series is just so fun! Now I just have to sold the Smpltrek, the new EP133 is just what I was wating for ! A real live sampler with memory and the famous Punch'in fx ! Sequencing with bar (with the screen) is a cool improvement, this lil' monster make me electrised !

[@synthsamuraiproductions]

This vid made me buy one cheers fellas!

[@davidhastoomanyinterests6361]

Agreed... best demo song i have hear in a LONG time. Holy f.

[@ExpectResistance]

Best one yet, so much fun, such a great box too. Happy Christmas to me I reckon.

[@jeitoots]

These will FLY off the shelf!

[@lkzprd]

Ill wait to see what people think of the build quality after my dissatisfaction with the OPZ

[@TurkeyManIndustriesLLC]

wow this video got me so jazzed. I'm late to the game by about a week though and seems like they're all about sold out. I WANT.