Playtime Engineering Blipblox myTRACKS
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Playtime Engineering
Blipblox myTRACKS
Product Info
Article Number:
604691
Brand:
Playtime Engineering
Model:
Blipblox myTRACKS
Category:
Groove Boxes
Price:
$361.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Blipblox myTRACKS is a surprisingly capable little groovebox. It’s brilliant for sparking musical ideas in kids and adults alike, with a playful design that doesn’t sacrifice functionality. If you’re looking for an accessible, fun way to get into electronic music production, this is a great starting point.
Product Description
- Playtime Engineering Blipblox myTRACKS
- Sampler
- Drum machine and Sequencer
- For children and adults aged 3 and over
- 5 Audio tracks incl. drum track
- 12 Drum kits
- 48 Instrument sounds
- 400 sequences and 17 melody kits customised by genre and key
- Further sound packages and melody kits (hip-hop
- orchestra
- synthesiser and more) are available via the manufacturer's website
- Custom samples can be recorded via the built-in microphone
- 2 effect sections with filter (low-pass
- band-pass or high-pass characteristic)
- pitch shifter and delay
- Freak and random buttons for generating random sounds and melodies
- Simple and playful operation for beginners and advanced users
- Integrated speaker
- MIDI output: 5-pin DIN
- Stereo audio output: 3.5 mm mini jack
- USB-C port for computer connection and power supply
- Power supply via batteries (4 x AA) or USB mains adapter (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 312 x 241 x 85 mm
- Weight: 1.18 kg
- Includes USB cable and batteries
PROS
- • Intuitive interface fosters immediate creativity, even for young users.
- • The integrated speaker delivers surprisingly full and clear audio.
- • Pre-loaded kits offer diverse genres, inspiring varied musical exploration.
- • Randomize functions inject playful spontaneity into the music creation process.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony might frustrate more experienced, complex arrangement needs.
- • 3.5mm audio output restricts high-end monitoring options.
- • Plastic construction, while durable, lacks the premium feel of metal units.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
5 (1 drum track, 4 audio tracks)
Sounds
48 instrument sounds, 12 drum kits, expandable via online packs
Sequencer
Step sequencer with pattern chaining, 400 pre-made sequences
Effects
2 effect sections: filter (low/band/high-pass), pitch shifter, delay
Sampling
Built-in microphone for recording custom samples
Connections
5-pin DIN MIDI, 3.5mm stereo audio out, USB-C (power/data)
Weight
Approximately 1.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Playtime Engineering products)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simplified step sequencer, excellent for learning the basics but lacks the advanced features of dedicated production sequencers.
Yes, using the USB-C connection, you can access the samples for editing within a compatible music software program.
The MIDI output is functional, but it’s a simpler implementation; more complex MIDI setups might require some experimentation.
