Description
In our hands-on review, we dive into the Teenage Engineering KO Sidekick (EP-136), testing its built-in performance effects, channel strips, and MIDI routing.
Teenage Engineering's new two-channel mixer designed as the perfect complement to its KO II sampler. With a feature set that includes multiple types of effect, multi-mode compression, automation and flexible MIDI capabilities, Sidekick is more than a simple mini mixer though. So how does it stack up in use? Is this the ultimate desktop gadget, or a case of form over function?
Referenced in this video:
https://youtu.be/MQJwdC-0px0
In this video:
00:00 – Intro: What is the KO Sidekick (EP-136)?
01:31 – Pro 1: Built-in performance effects
06:02 – Pro 2: Motion sequencing & automation
07:57 – Pro 3: Channel strips, EQ & compression
09:28 – Pro 4: Audio interface & MIDI control
12:38 – Con 1: No crossfader for DJing
13:38 – Con 2: Size and form factor
15:30 – Con 4: MIDI routing limitations
16:26 – Hidden settings menu
17:24 – Price & Comparisons (vs Korg NTS-4)
18:38 – Verdict: Who is this for?
19:28 – Sound demos
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