Teenage Engineering unveils “world’s first medieval electronic instrument”

Swedish electronics manufacturer Teenage Engineering has announced the launch of what it describes as the “world’s first medieval electronic instrument,” the EP-1320 Medieval.

This new unit is the latest addition to their range of instruments, which predominantly feature synths.

The EP-1320 Medieval boasts a unique collection of sounds and samples, including hurdy gurdys, lutes, Gregorian chants, thundering drums, and punishing percussive Foley FX. According to Teenage Engineering, it features a large library of phrases, play-ready instruments, and one-shot samples from an era where “darkness reigned supreme”.

Encased in a 10-inch box, the EP-1320 comes with a quick start guide and a sticker set. It offers full interconnectivity, allowing users to plug and play with various external gear. Users can connect external instruments, tape recorders, sound systems, mixers, or headphones using the 3.5 mm stereo input or the output.

Teenage Engineering describes the EP-1320 as the “ultimate, and only, medieval beat machine,” designed for both curious beginners and experienced music producers. It features a new arpeggiator and a collection of multi-sampled instruments, with 96 MB of medieval-themed content.

In Demus Mode, the EP-1320 provides nine pre-set medieval songs for users to jam along with, using its inbuilt sounds and instruments across four banks. The instrument is priced at £299.

As well as the the EP-1320, Teenage Engineering has also released a range of medieval-themed accessories, including a keychain, a quilted bag, a medieval vinyl, and a T-shirt with a medieval print.

Order the EP-1320 here and check out photos and more info below.

Last November, Teenage Engineering announced a sampler and composer called the K.O. II.