1010music Introduces Blackbox 2 - Back in Black Compact Sampler Sequencer

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Two user videos further below. Press release follows:


"NEW blackbox 2 – Next Generation of a Compact Sampler Classic with 2X the Power

May 7th, 2026: 1010music unveils new blackbox 2 with features fueled by user requests and the development of the flagship bento sampling production lab.

A new high-resolution color touchscreen 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. Check out our YouTube video!

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

Original blackbox is a proven staple for music producers and live electronic performers worldwide. New blackbox 2 embraces and elevates the blackbox legacy."
Review: BlackBox 2 // Or is it a Bento Mini? // Tutorial for 1010Music’s new lineup

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Overview 4:35 vs Bento 7:15 I/O 8:35 vs OG Blackbox 10:00 In common 11:00 Making music 11:30 Tracks page 11:50 Inst page 12:30 Patches 13:00 Track config 13:20 Sampling 14:25 Multi tracks 15:15 Modulation 16:00 One-shots 17:30 Loop tracks 17:50 Timestretch? 19:45 Live looping 20:55 Slicer 22:40 Shredder 23:55 Sequencing 25:45 Step seq 27:05 Launch! 28:40 Scenes 29:30 Song 31:00 Loop seq 32:20 Mixer 33:20 FX 34:50 Pros & cons 39:00 Outro

1010music BLACKBOX 2 is here!! — A Portable Multi-Sampler & Performance FX

video upload by BoBeats

CONTENTS
00:00 What is the Blackbox 2? + Sound demos
02:19 Tracks overview
03:00 Looper track: It is quite good!
04:10 Multi-sampled instrument tracks
06:40 Yes, it can multi-sample!
07:00 Decent performance FX
09:20 Slicer tracks works well
10:00 Song mode, scenes & sequences
11:34 Granular sampler tracks are just OK.
13:20 Controlling external gear is a bit weird...
15:20 One-shot/Drum tracks
19:35 Final thoughts, bugs & complaints