In November 2024, Teenage Engineering shipped the OP-XY, a 16-track portable sequencer that picked up where the OP-Z left off and added a full synthesizer, sampler, and 8GB of storage into a 0.9 kg aluminium body. That launch, combined with a steady stream of EP series releases and a 10-year milestone for the Pocket Operator line, makes this one of the most active stretches in the Stockholm company’s history. Teenage Engineering has been building compact music hardware since 2005, and their current product cycle gives buyers more options across more price points than ever before.
The OP-XY Groovebox:
The OP-XY includes a 64-step grid sequencer, 24-voice polyphony, eight synthesizer engines, a drum sampler, a multi-sampler, and 8GB of sample storage. An integrated gyroscope enables motion-based track control, and the rear panel hosts built-in speakers. The built-in lithium-ion battery delivers up to 16 hours of use. USB-C handles both audio and MIDI, and a multi-out port connects to Eurorack, external synths, and guitar pedals.
Since launch, firmware updates have added Bluetooth MIDI clock support and an upgraded song mode with up to 96 scenes. Firmware 1.1.0 introduced a sample slicer that lets users cut samples into segments and reassemble them rhythmically, which opens up new workflows for drum loops, vocals, and atmospheric material. The OP-XY launched at $2,299 and has been available through authorized retailers since November 2024.
The EP Series Grows:
The EP-133 K.O. II became one of Teenage Engineering’s strongest sellers after its 2023 launch, and the company has since built a full product family around it. A major OS 2.0 update added resampling for patterns and sounds, a song mode for chaining scenes into tracks of up to 9,801 bars, sidechain control, expanded MIDI support, and increased polyphony of 16 mono and 12 stereo voices. The updated EP-133 K.O. II with 128MB of storage is currently available at $329.
The EP-40 Riddim Supertone, released in November 2025, is built on the same hardware as the EP-133 K.O. II but carries updated software, sounds, and aesthetics. It ships with over 300 artist-designed instruments, one-shots, and loops, developed with producers King Jammy and Mad Professor.
The EP-40 also introduces a synth engine called Supertone to the EP range for the first time, a basic subtractive synthesizer with nine presets covering classic bass tones and reggae-style dub sirens. Users can delete the factory sounds and use the full 128MB of sample storage, twice the capacity of the original EP-133. The EP-40 Riddim launched at $329 and shipped with the EP-2350 Ting microphone included at no extra cost for a limited period.
Pocket Operators Turn 10:
The Pocket Operator series reached its 10-year mark in early 2025. These are the most accessible entry points into the Teenage Engineering ecosystem. The PO-12 rhythm drum machine, PO-14 bass synthesizer, and PO-16 lead synthesizer each function as 16-step sequencers, with prices ranging from $59 to $99. For anyone exploring what Teenage Engineering builds before committing to a flagship device, the Pocket Operator lineup is a practical and low-risk starting point.
Firmware Support Sets TE Apart:
Teenage Engineering’s approach to post-launch firmware development is one of the more consistent in the hardware space. The OP-1 Field received a new Amp Synth Engine in December 2025 that lets users run guitar directly through its effects chain. The OP-XY has had multiple substantive updates since its November 2024 launch. Products released years ago continue to receive meaningful new features, which extends the useful life of the hardware well past the initial purchase.
The company also runs design partnerships with Nothing, Rabbit, and IKEA, which reflects the broader industrial design reputation it has built over two decades. For current pricing and the full product range, the official store at teenage.engineering is the most complete and up to date source. For music makers who care about both how a tool sounds and how it is built, Teenage Engineering continues to be one of the few hardware companies worth following closely.
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