1010music Blackbox
Overview
The 1010music Blackbox is a compact tabletop sampling studio that packs an astonishing amount of sampling, sequencing, and performance capability into a tiny form factor the size of a deck of cards, appealing to modular synthesist producers and electronic musicians who value extreme portability and deep functionality. The full-color touchscreen interface provides access to 16 sample pads with independent pitch, filter, envelope, and effects processing per pad, supporting WAV and MP3 files loaded from a microSD card. The Blackbox excels at long-form sample playback and granular manipulation, with a dedicated granular mode that scans through audio files with adjustable position, grain size, and density for evolving, textural soundscapes. The 16-track sequencer records pad performances with per-step parameter automation, and patterns can be chained into complete songs with the integrated song mode. Four stereo outputs enable flexible routing for live performance with external mixing, and MIDI input and output connect to external hardware. The compact aluminum enclosure is beautifully machined and remarkably durable. Firmware updates have continually expanded the Blackbox's capabilities since launch, adding features like time-stretching, slicing, and improved effects. The Blackbox is ideal for modular synth users, ambient producers, and experimental musicians who need a portable sampling brain for their hardware setup. The tiny touchscreen can be challenging for users with larger fingers, and the compact interface requires patience to navigate efficiently.
Samplers
The 1010music Blackbox is a pocket-sized sampling powerhouse with a touchscreen interface, granular synthesis capabilities, and 16 sample pads that make it an indispensable tool for modular synth users and electronic producers who need a portable sampling brain.
Instrument Details
$549
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Brand
1010music
Type
Compact Tabletop Sampler
Made In
United States
Year
2019
