Teenage Engineering launches a battery-powered amp for musicians on the move
Teenage Engineering has released the EP-35, a portable battery-powered amplifier for keyboards, guitars, microphones and other inputs. It includes Bluetooth and USB connectivity, eight effect presets controlled by dials, and a rear storage area with a camp light. Accessories include a carry bag, foot controller and an FM receiver kit.
Teenage Engineering introduced the EP-35 at its new New York store. The £349 unit is a battery-powered standalone amplifier for keyboards, guitars, microphones and other sources, with line, mic, guitar, USB and Bluetooth inputs. Two sets of eight effects are chosen and tweaked using roller dials, carrying playful names such as Indie, Twang, Robo Choir and Frog.
A rear compartment stores accessories, and a camp light can switch to a sound-reactive disco mode. Optional extras include a £69 carry bag, the K.O.-PEDAL foot controller, and a £79 kit with USB drive, microphone, FM receiver and a dock for Pocket Operator devices.
The EP-35 could appeal to hobbyist and working musicians who want a compact, battery-powered setup for informal gigs, travel or home use. Its Bluetooth, USB and accessory ecosystem may encourage more spontaneous collaboration and content creation, while the camp-light and disco mode could broaden its lifestyle appeal beyond serious players. Because it remains a niche, relatively costly piece of gear, its wider social impact is likely modest, mostly shaping how small-scale performers practice, perform and share music.