Swedish electronic instrument brand Teenage Engineering has unveiled the EP-40 Reddim sampler and the EP-2350 Ting portable microphone, inspired by reggae and dancehall sound system culture. The EP-40 Reddim is a variant of the EP-133 KO II, released in 2023, retaining the hardware while redesigning the software, sound configuration, and aesthetics.
The EP-40 Riddim features over 400 handcrafted instruments and sounds. Reggae producers King Jam and Mad Professor contributed to the sound development, and reggae dancehall artists from around the world contributed their contributions. The new model features SuperTone, the line's first synthesizer engine, which allows for basic subtractive bass and lead tones, as well as pressure-sensitive dub siren effects. 
In terms of functionality, a loop mode has been added, allowing repeated playback of samples. A live state has also been introduced, temporarily disabling unused buttons and functions during a performance. A method to delete factory sounds for more efficient use of the 128MB of system memory is also provided. Specifications include support for 12 stereo and 16 monopoly voices, sampling at 46kHz, 16-bit. It features stereo input/output, sync input/output, MIDI input/output, and USB-C, and measures 240 x 176 x 16 millimeters.
The EP-2350 Ting, also unveiled, is a handheld performance microphone. It offers four voice effects, including Echo, Echo Plus, Spring Pixie, and Robot, as well as four interchangeable samples that play directly from the mic. It connects directly to a riddim or external sound system via a 3.5mm cable and is designed for a deliberately low-fi tone.
The EP-40 is priced at £299, or $329. The company will include the Ting FX microphone at no extra cost for a limited time, with the option to sell it separately in the future.
