Teenage Engineering - EP-40 Riddim Supertone Launch Bundle (EP-40 + EP-2350)

Teenage Engineering, a pioneer in musical innovation, is celebrating the arrival of the limited-edition EP-40 Riddim Supertone with this launch pack. The Swedish brand has collaborated with iconic artists such as King Jammy, Mad Professor and Million Stylez to enrich the Riddim Soundbank, offering an authentic and inspired world of sound. Each element of the pack reflects Teenage Engineering's creative DNA, combining design, performance and modularity to appeal to fans of reggae, dub and dancehall.

Teenage Engineering's EP-40 Riddim Supertone looks like a laboratory machine for sleepless producers. It packs the power of a synthesiser, the flexibility of a sampler and the precision of a high-resolution sequencer into a mere 240mm. The 12 pressure-sensitive pads allow you to manipulate sounds like clay, while the Supertone engine rolls out its textures of bass, dub sirens and reggae leads. Behind the minimalist front panel, a 32-bit internal signal chain and 24-bit converters ensure surprising clarity. Everything, from loop play to resampling, exudes live performance. Every knob has that soft touch typical of Teenage Engineering products: a balance between Scandinavian design and Jamaican sound system spirit.

The heart of the Supertone Riddim beats to the rhythm of an in-house sound library, the Riddim Soundbank, sculpted by dub craftsmen such as King Jammy, Mad Professor, Mafia & Fluxy and Dre Skull. The result is a kaleidoscope of samples - percussion, bass, vocals, keyboards, melodicas and effects - all calibrated for improvisation. The multi-function fader acts like a magic wand: a flick of the wrist and the modulation transforms a quiet echo into a psychedelic storm. Loop play mode, 12 tracks, 9 user projects and 128 MB of memory leave plenty of space to explore your grooves without limit. Even the classic sirens of dub seem to smile when they cross paths with analogue distortion and in-house Spring Reverb.

Alongside it, the EP-2350 Ting adds an almost theatrical touch. This microphone transforms the voice into an instrument, somewhere between lo-fi charm and the science of sonic tinkering. The vocal effects - echo, spring, robot or pixie - flow like sonic punchlines, ready to bounce off the delays of the Supertone Riddim. Its motion modulation, the famous Shake Modulation, brings the sound to life: you raise your hand and the reverb starts to ripple like a Caribbean sea. Slightly ironic, furiously playful, the Ting reinvents the stage microphone in its own way: with panache and a technophile wink.

This EP-40 Launch Bundle duo is like a conversation between two free spirits: one builds the rhythmic foundations, the other improvises over them. The Supertone Riddim creates the canvas; the Ting projects the voice and textures onto it, in an almost organic interaction. Together, they redefine modern live dub: more than a machine, a collective instrument. The Teenage Engineering aesthetic is evident in every detail: geometric lines, matt finishes, a balance between ergonomics and boldness. The USB-C port, mini-jack TRS connectors, MIDI synchronisation and on-board effects form a fluid architecture, designed for musicians who like to control everything without ever breaking the groove. It's a rare combination of Swedish ingenuity and Caribbean fire.

Weighing in at just 750g and 16mm thick, the Riddim Supertone can be slipped into a rucksack without losing its authority. It's reminiscent of those small devices that hide real power, somewhere between futuristic toy and serious production tool. MIDI compatibility, multi-track playback and punch-in effects give it that instant feel we love: you plug in, you play, you sample, and it all comes to life. As for the Ting, with its belt clip and secret button, it's a reminder that music can also be a game of attitude. This pack encourages you to experiment, to improvise, to create dialogues between the machine and your voice. It's a portable laboratory for anyone who likes to tinker with sound without losing their smile.