Teenage Engineering rolls out world's first medieval electronic instrument

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Usually, things described as medieval are viewed to be obsolete or unpleasant. But Teenage Engineering’s latest creation is an invention that’s never seen before. The new EP-1320 Medieval sampler is ready to transport your tunes back to the days of knights and castles, proving that old school can be seriously cool.

 

 

This old-timey gadget is the newest member of Teenage Engineering’s EP family, following the footsteps of its predecessor, the EP-133 K.O. II. But don’t expect any run-of-the-mill beats here. The EP-1320 Medieval is packed with a treasure chest of sounds that would make any Renaissance fair enthusiast swoon, like the haunting tones of a hurdy-gurdy, the gentle plucks of a lute, and the sonorous hum of bowed harps—all at your fingertips. 
 

 

This little wonder also brings you the atmospheric clang of clashing swords and the ethereal chants of monks, allowing you to create a sonic landscape straight out of a fantasy from the Middle Ages.

 

 

Meanwhile, a sticker pack elevates the aesthetics of the musical time machine.

 

And rather than just playing dress-up with your music, the EP-1320 Medieval is a serious piece of kit, encompassing a 46kHz/16-bit sampling rate and a generous 128MB of storage. Of that, 96MB is dedicated to the pre-loaded medieval sound library, while the remaining 32MB is yours to fill with your own samples. Whether you're laying down tracks in the studio or performing live, this device has you covered with its stereo input and output, sync capabilities, MIDI connectivity, and USB-C port.

 

 

Beyond sampling, the EP-1320 Medieval comes equipped with a high-resolution sequencer, pressure-sensitive pads, and a suite of effects tailored to enhance your medieval-inspired creations. An arpeggiator lets you craft intricate patterns that could rival any court musician's compositions. And for those moments when inspiration strikes, the built-in microphone allows you to capture sounds on the fly.

 

 

 

Priced at US$299, the EP-1320 Medieval also offers optional accessories like a quilted hardcover case, themed t-shirts, and even a vinyl record featuring historically-inspired tunes.

 

 

 

 

• https://www.musicradar.com/news/medieval-teenage-engineering-ko-ep-133 
• https://www.engadget.com/audio/teenage-engineerings-built-a-medieval-themed-sampler-complete-with-gregorian-chants-164941795.html 
• https://cdm.link/2024/08/teenage-engineering-medieval/ 
• https://teenage.engineering/products/ep-1320

 

 

 

Images: Teenage Engineering