1010music has unveiled the next generation of its compact sampler, bringing features fueled by user requests and the development of the flagship bento sampling production lab.
blackbox 2 comes with a new high-resolution color touchscreen that lets you load up to four Tracks where each Track can host Loop, One-Shot, Slicer, Shredder or Multisample Instruments.
Record sequences in real time by using the touchscreen to finger drum on one-shots or play notes using a virtual keyboard with multisampled instruments like pianos. Or quickly create and edit sequences by drawing notes into the Piano Roll. Plus there’s a new Step Sequencer if that’s your preference. For more tactile feedback just hook-up your favorite MIDI Controller. Loop lover? Record, edit, and chop samples with high-resolution visual tools. Tear samples apart with the new Shredder. Use new Loop Groups to launch multiple loops for simultaneous playback with bpm sync.
blackbox 2 checks all the desktop sampler boxes for DAWless music production. Plus, with an internal 3-hour battery, just throw it in your backpack and you’re beatmaking at the beach or anywhere inspiration hits!
Like bento, blackbox 2 lets you perform live by triggering Loop Group and Sequence playback on the fly. Play complete songs using Song mode, or a selection of clips as Scenes. New DJ effects, resampling tools, great support for real-time control and generous I/O makes blackbox 2 perfect for DAWless jams and performances.
blackbox 2 features
- 2X the power of the original blackbox.
- New: high-resolution 4” color touchscreen.
- New: Track screen can load up to 4 One-Shot, Loop, Slicer, Shredder or Multisample Instruments, with One-Shot and Loop instruments supporting 16 samples per Patch.
- New: Shredder Instrument creates splintered motion by combining granular and slicing techniques.
- New: Launch, Scene, Song, Mixing and Effects screens like bento for beatmaking and playing live.
- New: USB-C host and device ports for multichannel USB audio and MIDI.
- New: Battery-powered for writing on the go, mobile jamming and portable performance.
- New: DJ effects with XY control for controlling Filter, Delay, EQ, Gate and Repeater fx.
- Sequencing with step, grid / piano roll and probability.
- Samples stream from microSD to play long WAVs and more detailed multisampled instruments.
- Easily sample external gear with automated multisample instrument creation.
- Resample internally to layer effects or capture spontaneous ideas.
- Flexible MIDI integration with extensive MIDI CC support for external controllers.
- 1 stereo audio in and 3 stereo outs, plus stereo headphone output.
- Immense Project and Sample capacity limited only by microSD card size.
The blackbox 2 is available for preorder now through authorized dealers worldwide for $649 USD. It is expected to ship in July.
More information: 1010music
