1010music Blackbox
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Essential Information About the Blackbox Sampler Synthesizer
Essential Information About the Blackbox Sampler Synthesizer
- Standalone Sampling Studio: record, edit, arrange, and play your samples without being tethered to a computer.
- Ultra-Intuitive Touchscreen: a fast workflow to go from idea to a complete song.
- Expandable MicroSD: WAV import, long recording sessions, and saving your samples and presets.
- Connectivity Designed for Modern Setups: USB host mode, MIDI via USB and TRS, stereo audio through 3.5 mm mini-jack.
Manufacturer Information
1010music
https://www.1010music.com
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A Compact Format to Produce Anywhere, Without Compromise
The Blackbox positions itself as an all-in-one music creation tool: a compact, robust, performance-oriented sampler designed to capture audio, chop it, sequence it, and replay it immediately. Its touchscreen-centered approach makes it a direct alternative to heavier computer workflows, while remaining easy to integrate into a studio or live setup.
Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Ideal for producers and beatmakers from beginners to advanced who want a straightforward and inspiring device, as well as for live musicians seeking a loop player and a performance sampler in a minimal format. The Blackbox is particularly suited for electro, hip-hop, techno, lo-fi, ambient, synthwave styles, and backing track creation. In the studio, it becomes a fast sampling hub; on stage, it facilitates triggering one-shots, loops, and arrangements.
Technical specifications
| Velocity sensitivity of the pads | No | Number of audio tracks | 3 |
| Connection | audio | Inputs | USB, minijack line, SD card |
| Sampling frequency | 48 kHz | Outputs | audio |
| Max polyphony | 16 | Color | Black |
| Samples | recording and editing | Saving | samples and presets |
| Sequencing | sequence creation and editing, song construction | Included library | beat packs with loops and one-shots (SoundTrack Loops and Loopmasters) |
| Sequence editing interface | Piano Roll | External hardware connection | via USB (USB host mode) |
| BPM synchronization | integrated | MIDI I/O and Clock | via USB and TRS |
| Loop processing | beat slicing, time-stretching and alignment | Headphone / input / output connectors | 3.5 mm mini-jack |
| Playback | from pads and/or virtual keyboard | Audio output | stereo |
| Expandable storage | microSD slot | Power supply | via USB |
| Imported file format | WAV | Box contents | 8 GB microSD card, USB cable, USB power supply with 3 adapters, 2 MIDI adapters |
Questions frequently asked
Can the 1010music Blackbox record and play samples at 48 kHz?
Audio recording and playback are done at a 48 kHz sample rate. WAV files can be imported via microSD card storage.
How many tracks and voices can this sampler handle?
This model has 3 audio tracks and a maximum polyphony of 16 voices. Loops and one-shots can be arranged into sequences accordingly.
Is it possible to sync loops with different tempos?
The built-in BPM sync allows combining loops at different tempos. A rhythmic quantization feature is also available to align grooves. Sequence editing is done via a Piano Roll view.
Which external controllers can be connected to the Blackbox?
USB host mode enables connection of external gear. Integration is also based on MIDI, while the inputs include USB, a line input minijack, and an SD card.
Are the Blackbox pads velocity-sensitive?
The pads are not velocity-sensitive. Playing and triggering can be done from the pads or the touch virtual keyboard.



