Teenage Engineering Medieval Sampler Review
In the latest SonicLAB video, host Nick Batt reviews the new Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval Sampler.
The Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval Sampler has the same hardware form factor as their recently introduced EP-133 K.O. II, but reimagined with a Medieval twist.
What Batt has to say about it:
“We confess, the Medieval seemed like an outlandish concept with its unique packaging and medieval-themed sounds including trumpets, hurdy-gurdies, and crowd noises that evoke ancient pageantry. The device offers the same hardware as the KO2 but stands out with its distinct, medieval-themed LCD screen and faux-Latin graphics.
Despite its quirky thematic elements, the Medieval sampler features upgraded 128 MB storage, twice as much as the KO2.
However, the additional storage primarily holds the predefined medieval sounds, leaving just 32 MB for user samples. The effects and MIDI functionalities are similar to the KO2, though the Medieval includes new effects like echo, ensemble and dimension Notably, the Medieval also allows for loop points in samples pre-defined, and multi-sample regions which isn’t available in the KO2.
Ultimately, the Teenage Engineering Medieval sampler, priced the same as the KO2, feels like a bit of a novelty item. For practical use, the KO2 continues to be a more versatile choice.”
Watch the review and share your thoughts on the Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval Sampler in the comments!
