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Test: TE Pocket Modular 400

With the POM series, the Swedes have tried to gain a foothold in the trendy modular sector in 2019. This did not really succeed, because the possibilities of the stylish mini modular system supplied as a kit were too rudimentary (at least at first glance) in relation to the price, especially in view of the competition, especially from Behringer. The design experts at Teenage Engineering have now realized this and reduced the price by a good half. And for under 300 €, it‘s well worth taking another look at the top model painted in eye-catching yellow with 3 analog oscillators plus noise, filter, LFO, 2 envelopes, random generator and 16-step sequencer.

Solderless kit

First of all, however, the child in you is challenged, because the modular pocket operator comes as a

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