1010music blackbox
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The blackbox is a seriously clever little sampler – a powerful, portable studio in a pocket-sized package. It's ideal for loop-based musicians, beatmakers, and anyone who wants to quickly sketch out ideas on the fly. The sequencing and looping engine is surprisingly deep, making it a fantastic creative springboard.
Product Description
- 1010music blackbox
- Compact Sampling Studio
- 24 Bit / 48 kHz stereo sampling
- Streaming from microSD card
- Looping
- Slicing
- Sequencing and mixing
- Combine loops with different tempos using built-in BPM synchronisation and beat slicing
- Polyphonic playing of one-shot samples and loops via virtual keyboard
- Piano roll view for creating and editing sequences
- MicroSD slot for importing WAV files
- Audio recording and playback as well as saving samples and presets
- Touchscreen
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 140 x 130 x 30 mm
- Weight: 907 g
*Connections:*
- 1 x Stereo line input: 3.5 mm mini jack
- 3 x Stereo line-out: 3.5 mm mini-jack
- 1 x Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- MIDI input and output as well as clock input and output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- USB host input
- USB bus power
PROS
- • Intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies complex sampling workflows.
- • Compact size and robust build make it gig-ready and portable.
- • Versatile sequencing and looping capabilities spark creative experimentation.
- • MicroSD card streaming provides ample storage for extensive sample libraries.
CONS
- • Limited input jacks necessitate external mixers for complex routing.
- • 3.5mm connections feel a bit fragile for heavy-duty use.
- • Smaller form factor can make extended editing sessions less comfortable.
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Key Features
Memory
16 GB microSD card
Sample Time
Up to 12 minutes total, varies by sample length
Pads
Virtual keyboard only, no physical pads
Effects
Basic built-in effects like reverb, delay, and filter
Connections
3.5mm stereo line ins/outs, MIDI I/O, USB host
Weight
907 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The blackbox can sync to external clocks via MIDI or DIN sync, allowing for tight alignment with other instruments and sequencers.
Yes, you can record directly into the blackbox via the line input, capturing audio and saving it as a sample.
The touchscreen is generally responsive, but quick, complex adjustments during a live set might be challenging; it's better suited for pre-programmed sequences.
