Teenage Engineering launched an instrument amp with a ton of built-in effects

Teenage Engineering has unveiled the EP-35, a battery-powered speaker designed to accommodate various instruments including synths, guitars, and voices. This innovative product is part of Teenage Engineering's expansion into instrument amplification, featuring multiple inputs and outputs. The back of the unit includes a line-in port, a 1/4-inch guitar input, and an XLR port for microphones, including those requiring phantom power.

Streaming audio is possible via Bluetooth, and multiple EP-35 units can be connected wirelessly via Bluetooth using Auracast technology. Tilting a unit to the left or right automatically sets it to the appropriate stereo channel, a feature that adds to its versatility. The amp comes with separate effects processors for guitar and vocals.

However, instead of offering users granular control over effects, the EP-35 provides style-based presets such as "blues," "indie," or "twang," which automatically apply a specific set of effects. These presets are adjusted using a single knob. The vocal channel functions similarly, but with effects tailored for vocals such as "radio" and "robo choir."

To enhance the EP-35 experience, Teenage Engineering offers several accessories. One of the most intriguing is the "amptenna," which transforms the amp into an FM radio. Another accessory is the EP-127 KO Pedal, a wireless MIDI controller that provides additional control over the built-in effects, a simple looper, a metronome, and an expression pedal jack for adjusting the volume of a selected channel.

Additionally, the EP-127 has a 3.5mm MIDI output and functions as a HID controller, enabling control over other synths, pedals, or even video playback from a computer.