Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim

The Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim Performance Synthesizer is a hands-on groove machine built for reggae, dub, and dancehall inspired performance. Designed to be played live, EP-40 blends sampling, synthesis, and sequencing into a compact instrument that rewards immediacy, touch, and experimentation. Loops lock tightly to the grid, effects respond musically, and every control invites you to shape the flow in real time.

At its core, EP-40 Riddim is both playful and powerful. It comes loaded with over 400 handcrafted sounds created with input from respected reggae artists and producers. Expect deep basslines, warm synth tones, skanking stabs, and expressive dub sirens that respond beautifully to pressure-sensitive keys. With support for up to 12 stereo voices or 16 mono voices, you can layer patterns, bass, leads, and FX without things turning muddy.

Sampling is a big part of the fun. The included EP-2350 Ting lo-fi microphone lets you quickly capture vocals, shouts, or environmental sounds and drop them straight into your performance. Four vocal effects add instant character, making it easy to inject personality and spontaneity into sets or recordings.

The onboard subtractive synth engine, grid-based sequencing, and built-in FX suite make EP-40 Riddim a self-contained performance instrument. Classic dub-style effects allow you to sculpt space and movement on the fly, while multiple editable projects let you organize ideas for live use. Connectivity is flexible too, with MIDI, USB-C, and sync I/O, plus battery power for fully mobile sessions.

Whether you are building grooves in the studio or performing live, EP-40 Riddim is designed to stay out of the way and keep the vibe flowing.