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Teenage Engineering founder Jesper Kouthoofd has announced the company will cease manufacturing synthesizers, including its flagship OP-1, to focus on design collaborations.
Peter Freedman, owner and founder of Rode microphones, has acquired Mackie in a $180M deal. Rode, known for its success in the home recording/pro audio/content creator market, aims to revive Mackie, a once influential company that has shown a decline in recent years. Mackie, known for its breakthrough products in the past, has faced stiff competition and a lack of innovation in the last decade. With Rode's proven track record of innovation and marketing, there is hope that the acquisition will bring back the sparkle to Mackie.
Teenage Engineering has released the EP-133 K.O. II, a sampler-sequencer that builds on the fun of their Pocket Operator line. Priced at $299, it features a stylish design reminiscent of Braun, increased memory and sample slots, and improved usability. With battery power or USB-C, it offers a simple workflow, high-resolution sequencer, built-in effects, and various connectivity options. The EP-133 K.O. II is a promising and affordable evolution of the Pocket Operator line, providing a compact and user-friendly option for music production.