Sidekick – Your ultimate audio companion for the studio, stage and home

Unlimited creativity in a pocket-sized package. The Sidekick is more than just an effects unit – it’s the Swiss Army knife for your audio setup. Whether as the centrepiece of your performance, a high-quality preamp or a creative studio companion: the Sidekick delivers professional sound and intuitive operation in an iconic design.

Maximum control, minimum effort

Dive deep into your sound design with dedicated controls for gain, EQ and compression. Choose between three configurable EQ styles (DJ, Studio & Parametric) to fine-tune your mix to perfection. Thanks to high-quality 48kHz / 24-bit AD/DA conversion, your signal remains crystal clear at all times.

Expressive Effects & Sequencing

Unleash your creativity with the Dual FX block. From classic tape delays and tremolos to experimental filters and sirens, the Sidekick offers a wide range of multi-effects.Pressure Sensitive FX Pad: Control effects dynamically using pressure.

FX Bender: High-resolution pitch and modulation control.
Tap-FX Sequencer™: Create complex effect patterns in no time at all.

Beat-Match:

Thanks to dual-channel beat-matching, your sounds blend seamlessly into any set

Design meets functionality

The Sidekick uses the tried-and-tested form factor of the EP series. It connects directly to devices such as the K.O. II via standard LEGO® pins. The high-resolution, custom-designed colour LCD display always provides visual feedback on your settings.

Versatility for every application

In the studio:

Your trusty sidekick for creative effects or for capturing spontaneous ideas directly in your DAW. Compact, customisable and ready to use straight away.

On stage:

The perfect link for your live rig. Combine the Sidekick with two EP-133s or EP-1320s for a classic ‘ones and twos’ setup and perform your beats live.

At home:

Use it as a high-quality preamp to connect your turntable (line level) or smartphone directly to your speaker system.

In the office:

Improve your audio routing on your PC. Get dedicated controls for headphone and monitor outputs and effortlessly mix in external line sources.

Technical highlights

• Audio quality: High-end 48 kHz / 24-bit conversion.
  • Effects: Dual FX block (tap delay, tape, loop, tremolo, filter, siren and much more).
  • Controls: Pressure-sensitive FX pad & high-resolution FX bender.
  • Power supply: Portable with 2x AAA batteries or stationery via USB-C.
  • Compatibility: Fully compatible with the EP series (K.O. II etc.) via the LEGO® pin system.
  • Display: Custom high-resolution colour LCD.

Get the Sidekick and take your workflow to the next level – wherever you are.