SonicLAB: Teenage Engineering Medieval

In this SonicLAB , we look at the Teenage Engineering Medieval sampler, a whimsical companion piece to the original KO2.  
We confess, the Medieval seemed like an outlandish concept with its unique packaging and medieval-themed sounds including trumpets, hurdy-gurdies, and crowd noises that evoke ancient pageantry. The device offers the same hardware as the KO2 but stands out with its distinct, medieval-themed LCD screen and faux-Latin graphics.

Despite its quirky thematic elements, the Medieval sampler features upgraded 128 MB storage, twice as much as the KO2. However, the additional storage primarily holds the predefined medieval sounds, leaving just 32 MB for user samples. The effects and MIDI functionalities are similar to the KO2, though the Medieval includes new effects like echo,  ensemble and dimension  Notably, the Medieval also allows for loop points in samples pre-defined, and multi-sample regions which isn't available in the KO2.

Ultimately, the Teenage Engineering Medieval sampler, priced the same as the KO2, feels like a bit of a novelty item. For practical use, the KO2 continues to be a more versatile choice. 

Available now priced at €299$299/£299

https://teenage.engineering/products/ep-1320

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