Teenage Engineering Unveils New Instrument Amp Packed with Effects

Teenage Engineering is stepping into the world of instrument amplifiers with the newly unveiled EP-35, a versatile, battery-powered amp designed for multiple inputs and instruments, complete with built-in effects. On the back, you’ll find a line-in port, a 1/4-inch guitar input, and an XLR input for microphones, including those that need phantom power. You can also stream audio via Bluetooth and link multiple EP-35s together using Auracast. When paired in stereo, simply tilting one unit left or right automatically assigns it to the correct channel, which is a cool feature.

The amp features dedicated effects processors for both guitar and vocals, though the control options are somewhat limited. Instead of fine-tuning individual effects like delay time, you select from style-based presets such as “blues,” “indie,” or “twang,” which apply a curated set of effects. You can adjust the overall “amount” of effects with a single knob. The vocal channel operates similarly, offering different effects like “radio” and the must-have “robo choir.”

Additionally, there are several accessories available for the EP-35. Among the most intriguing is the “amptenna,” which transforms the amp into an FM radio, and the EP–127 KO Pedal. This wireless MIDI controller enhances your control over the built-in effects, introduces a simple looper and metronome, and features an expression pedal jack for adjusting the volume of a selected channel. Plus, with a 3.5mm MIDI output, the EP-127 can also interface with other synths, pedals, or even manage video playback from your computer.

The EP-35 amp is currently available for $399.