TEENAGE ENGINEERING / EP-136 K.O. sidekick

A versatile 8-in/4-out digital mixer for production, live, and DJ sets, featuring beat-analyzed FX, a BPM-synced sequencer, and high-quality USB-C connectivity for smartphones, the EP series, OP-1 field, and OP-XY.

Key Features
Audio I/O
Supports up to 4 stereo inputs / 2 outputs (or 8 mono inputs / 4 outputs)
2 stereo input channels
Selectable modes: Stereo / Mono / LR Split
Ch.1 and Ch.2 feature compressors, saturators, gain controls, 3-band EQs, and FX
1 stereo AUX input
Can be used as a “third input”
USB Audio Interface / Sound Card Functionality
Direct recording to your preferred DAW, field recorder, smartphone, and more
Supports 4-channel stereo recording when connected to a PC via USB
CH1
CH2
AUX
Main Out
Stereo Headphone Out / CUE Out
Can also be used as a send to external effects
AUX input can be used as a return
Control / Processing
Equipped with dedicated encoders for gain, EQ, compressor, and saturator
EQ settings can be customized to suit your needs
Supports 3 modes: STUDIO / DJ / PARAM
Supports headphone cue output
Supports send/return to external effects *Via AUX return
6 types of knock-out performance FX
Tap delay
Tape: Reverse / Fast forward / Tape stop
Looper
Tremolo
Filter
Siren
Beatmatch / Sequence functions
Dual-channel beatmatch function
Automatically detects BPM for Ch.1 / Ch.2 inputs
Displays BPM deviation
Tap Effect Sequencer enables BPM-synced effect automation
Usage Examples
In the Studio
Sidekick is the “studio partner” you’ve always been looking for. It’s compact, highly customizable, and packed with effects. Never miss a moment of inspiration—quickly record to your smartphone app or DAW.

On Stage
Place it at the center of a DJ-style setup combining two units of the EP-133, EP-1320, EP-40, or similar models. With Sidekick, your live beat performances become more expressive, and BPM synchronization and effect control are intuitive.

By connecting the Sidekick to a smartphone, tablet, or PC equipped with a USB-C port, you can utilize it for creative DJ performances. *A separate DJ app is required.

For Home Use
It fits naturally into your home audio setup. You can connect turntables (line level) or smartphones directly and use it as a preamp to output high-quality sound to your favorite speakers.

In the Office
Connect it directly to a PC to use it as a dedicated controller for headphones and monitor speakers. You can also easily mix in external line-level audio sources.

Hardware Specifications
8-in / 4-out USB audio interface & MIDI controller
EP Series-compatible form factor
Can be linked with models such as the EP-133, EP-1320, and EP-40
The separately sold EP peg - 4 pack is required for linking
Power: Runs on 2 AA batteries or via USB-C
High-resolution custom LCD color screen
Pressure-sensitive FX pads
High-resolution FX bender
High-quality AD/DA: 24-bit / 48 kHz
Unit Dimensions: 88 × 240 × 24 mm
Package Dimensions: 260 × 130 × 34 mm
Weight: 300 g