Teenage Engineering Launches EP-35 Instrument Amplifier
The new battery-powered portable amp features dedicated guitar and vocal processing with wireless connectivity.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Teenage Engineering has released the EP-35, a portable battery-powered instrument amplifier designed for versatile audio routing. The device includes Bluetooth streaming and Auracast capabilities to support modern wireless setups.
Why it matters
This release provides musicians with an all-in-one mobile sound solution that integrates separate processing for vocal and guitar channels. Its compact design and wireless features aim to simplify performance setups for traveling performers.
The EP-35 features a 1/4-inch guitar input, XLR input, and a line-in port, alongside a 3.5mm MIDI output jack. It also utilizes tilt-sensing technology to automatically assign stereo channels when multiple amplifiers are paired together.
The players
Teenage Engineering
This Swedish electronics company is known for designing high-end synthesizers and audio equipment with minimalist aesthetics.
The details
The amplifier allows users to apply style-based effects to audio through a single control knob for ease of use. Additionally, the company introduced the EP-127 KO Pedal as a wireless MIDI controller, while an optional amptenna accessory grants the unit FM radio reception.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: The EP-35 amplifier became available for purchase.
The Tech Race
The EP-35 reflects the broader industry push toward modular, wireless-first audio equipment that replaces traditional complex cabling with Bluetooth-based signal routing. By integrating the Bluetooth Auracast broadcasting standard, the device joins a new class of smart instruments capable of interconnected multi-unit performance.
Musicians can now utilize the amplifier's tilt-sensing features to create wider stereo soundstages without manually configuring complex signal chains. The added wireless MIDI and FM capabilities provide flexible options for performers looking to reduce their physical equipment load.
The takeaway
The EP-35 streamlines portable audio setups by replacing manual channel routing with automatic, sensor-based pairing. Performers can benefit from integrating such wireless-native hardware to cut down on traditional cable management during rehearsals or live shows.
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