1010MUSIC BENTO BEST LOOPER EVER?

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"BEST LOOPER OF ALL TIME (for me, obviously...) BLEW MY MIND. I've never had a looper do any of this stuff, have you?!?!

I am so excited to see what I can come up with now. Bento keeps on surprising me.

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🛠️ Gear Used in This Video
• 1010music Bento Groovebox
• Zoom LiveTrak6
• Aiaiai TMA-2 Headphones
• DJI Mic II • Recorded all directly into the iPhone 15 via USB (Wild)

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Granular Synthesizer Comparison (ish) 1010Music Bento, Torso Electronics S-4, Polyend Synth.

video upload by jtn.project

"Ooooo wow. These 3 little baddies are having a Granular Synth Comparison… but true to form I veer off course and make some weird hybrid monster. Lets take a look at these 3 fancy cats and see what that can grain up/out/in... I don't know, but let us explore it all together!

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🛠️ Gear Used in This Video
• 1010music Bento Groovebox
• Torso Electronics S-4
• Polyend Synth
• Zoom LiveTrak6
• Aiaiai TMA-2 Headphones
• DJI Mic II • Recorded all directly into the iPhone 15 via USB (Wild)

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📲 Connect with Me
Instagram: @jtn.project
TikTok: @jtn.project
Spotify: Haulm https://open.spotify.com/artist/6a0Kn..."

Got Distracted! 1010Music Bento, Torso Electronics S-4, Teenage Engineering OP-XY Performance

video upload by jtn.project

"Supposed to be working on a granular synthesis comparison, but I got a little too into setting these guys up and then this came out. Felt compelled to post. Let me know if you have any questions!

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🛠️ Gear Used in This Video
• 1010music Bento Groovebox
• Torso Electronics S-4
• Teenage Engineering OP-XY
• Zoom LiveTrak6
• Aiaiai TMA-2 Headphones
• DJI Mic II • Recorded all directly into the iPhone 15 via USB (Wild)

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📲 Connect with Me
Instagram: @jtn.project
TikTok: @jtn.project
Spotify: Haulm https://open.spotify.com/artist/6a0Kn..."

1010 Music Bento - First Try / Impressions / Vibe Thing

video upload by jtn.project

"There isn't an official manual yet, so let's get cracking with the new 1010 Bento and see what I can come up with."

1010music | OXI + nanobox family == battery powered

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"🎶 Summer Sounds Meet Synth Vibes ☀️

This summer, why not create your own seasonal soundtrack? Whether it’s the rustle of the wind through the trees, waves crashing on the shore, or the distant hum of cicadas, capture the essence of summer and mix it with the limitless possibilities of a battery-powered nanobox synthesizer. Portable and perfect for those sunny days outdoors, these synths let you blend nature’s music with your own creative beats, wherever inspiration strikes. Get outside, plug in, and let the sound of summer take on a whole new vibe. 🎛️"

Only 16 Samples?! This Minimal Eurorack Techno Slaps!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"I wanted to see what I could create using ONLY 16 samples.

This is a really basic setup with triggers and modulation only, no pitch sequencing.

This setup also does not allow for any velocity programming, every sound triggers at 100% max velocity - making it almost impossible to program build ups to help with the ebb and flow of the track.

I also did not have any room for riser or impact sounds which really help with keeping the intensity level a bit higher.

All things considered though, it's not a half bad track - just a little basic, perhaps... ;)

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Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!

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Saul Stokes, Syd and I #synths #openmic #sbsc #sanjose #california #electronic #performance #live

video upload by steve cooley

"A live music performance by Saul Stokes for the first ten minutes, then a song from Syd and I.
Check out Saul's bandcamp: https://saulstokes.bandcamp.com/
and his/their youtube channel ‪@frequensea_experience‬

Recorded at ‪@gratefulgardenssanjose1058‬
All details: https://southbaysoniccircuits.org/

Visuals by :
Tim Tompson https://timthompson.com/tjt/index.html
David Tristram https://tristram.com

Event Credits:
Thanks to Grateful Gardens, San Jose
Thanks to Community of Christ for supporting our community event by letting us use the venue and equipment.
M.C. and chief instigator : Doug Lynner
Streaming Producer : Collette Lynner
Ops and Marketing: Joerg Ferber
Video Producer: steve cooley

Thanks so much to all of the folks at Community of Christ for all the help with event logistics"

12 synths, drum machines, FX & innovations you need to know from Superbooth 2025

video upload by MusicRadar Tech

"For a few years now, Berlin’s Superbooth show has been a focal point for music technology gear announcements, but the 2025 iteration took this to another level. The sheer volume and variety of new music making gear on display in and around the FEZ event space was beyond anything we’ve seen in previous years.

MusicRadar was on the ground to test everything we could get our hands on. As the show drew to a close Managing Editor Si Truss, Reviews Editor Simon Arblaster and Tech Channel Editor Matt Mullen found a quiet corner in the woods to sit down for a roundtable (sans table) discussion about their highlights from the 2025 Superbooth show floor."

In this video:
Frap Tools Magnolia – 02:03
Korg Berlin Phase8 – 05:40
Moog Messenger – 09:07
Erica Synths HexDrums – 12:16
1010music Bento – 14:58
Novation Launch Control XL 3 – 17:20
Neuzeit Instruments Drop – 19:12
Cre8audio Boom Chick – 20:51
Clank Uranograph – 22:38
Eternal Research Demon Box – 25:10
Polyend Mess – 27:20
Instruō Seashell – 29:52
Honourable mentions – 32:01

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: 1010 Music Bento⁠

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

Siles techno

video upload by jostalmac

"minimoog with 1010music blackbox & erica synths zen delay
@itramtal (instagram)"

SUPERBOOTH 25: 1010music Bento

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"We met up with 1010music at the Superbooth 25 show for a hands-on look at their brand new sampling production workstation, the Bento."

1010music Bento at Superbooth 2025

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Superbooth 2025 - 1010music Bento

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"🎛️ Meet Bento – Mit dem Bento präsentiert 1010music ein kompaktes, portables Sampling- und Produktionsstudio, das Sampling, Sequencing und Performance in einem Gerät vereint – ganz ohne Laptop. Ausgestattet mit einem 7-Zoll-Touchscreen, 16 anschlagdynamischen Pads und acht Endlos-Encodern bietet Bento eine intuitive Bedienung für kreative Workflows."

1010music: bento - SUPERBOOTH 2025

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New 1010music BENTO

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Check with dealers on the right for availability.

1010Music BENTO: Review and Tutorial

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Overview
2:10 Project scope
5:50 I/O
6:40 Build
7:10 Panel tour
8:25 Track screen
9:30 Inst dashboard
9:50 Modulation
10:15 Other screens
10:55 One-shot kits
12:25 Multisamples
14:10 Granular
15:10 Loops
16:15 Live looping
17:45 Slice
18:45 Sequencing
21:20 Launch
22:10 FX - Drive
22:40 FX- Filter
23:25 Mod FX
24:40 Delay
26:10 Reverb
27:00 Compressor
27:20 Pros & cons
30:40 Factory songs

1010music Bento: Demo run-through

video upload by Dan Pearson

"This is a run-through of the demo track I put together for the 1010music Bento promo video.
It's a standalone music production system with One-shot & Loop banks, Multi-sample, Slicer and Granular instruments.
It also features a massive touch screen, 16 velocity sensive performance pads, comprehensive onboard effects and bluebox style mixing."



"1010 Music's Bento is a streamlined, standalone sampling powerhouse designed for sketching beats in a café, performing a set from your lap, or orchestrating a full synth rig in your studio. Bento's elegant 7" touchscreen and sixteen pressure and velocity-sensitive pads invite tactile experimentation, while its eight endlessly reconfigurable tracks adapt to your needs: from sliced loops and sample banks to granular textures, multisamples, and even external MIDI control. Each pad has per-voice control for level, pitch, pan, modulation, and FX sends, making detailed shaping a breeze without breaking flow. It's not just that you can do everything inside Bento—it's that you'll want to.

Scene-based sequencing sits at the heart of Bento's composition engine, offering multiple modes for evolving patterns, real-time clip launching, and probability-driven generative textures. Whether you're building a layered performance or locking in precise micro-edits, Bento's sequencing feels responsive, smart, and inspiring. Modulation options run deep—LFOs, envelopes, and step sequencers are all onboard and assignable. Per-track routing lets you use reverb, delay, overdrive, phaser, and more with creative intention, whether you're sweetening a vocal chop or melting your entire mix.

On the connectivity side, Bento is exceptionally generous. Three stereo inputs and outputs, USB host/device support, dual MIDI I/O (TRS A & B), and a stereo headphone output make this a capable centerpiece in any setup. It samples effortlessly, resamples creatively, and even streams long WAV files directly from a microSD card. Tethered or untethered, Bento's equally at home thanks to its internal battery and road-ready build. For anyone tired of the laptop grind or just seeking a more focused music-making environment, Bento from 1010 Music is a compact revelation.

BENTO FEATURES

Standalone sample-based performance and composition lab
7" touchscreen with 16 velocity and pressure-sensitive performance pads
8 flexible tracks supporting sampling, slicing, granular, multisample, or MIDI
Deep modulation architecture (LFOs, envelopes, step sequencers)
Pro-grade FX section with per-track routing
Resample internally or stream long WAVs from microSD
Extensive I/O: 3 stereo ins, 3 stereo outs, headphone out, dual MIDI I/O (TRS), USB-C host/device
Internal battery provides up to 3 hours of mobile creativity"

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Syd and Saul Stokes performing Dreamer at Freight and Salvage, Berkeley California

video upload by Saul Stokes - Frequensea

And now for something a little different on the site in via supporting member, Saul Stokes. Close-up of the gear he's playing at the end.

"This week, we made our way over to the Freight @ Salvage in Berkeley, California, to test out our latest track, Dreamer. Dreamer will be out later this Spring on a new EP we're finishing up. The Freight & Salvage has an amazing sound system, but I was dealing with very low stage monitors, which wildly makes you feel like no one can hear you. You have to trust the sound engineer, and it can pull you out of the zone. Syd, on the other hand, easily commanded the song with simple vocal perfection. This piece is an extraction of music built from my Frequensea Episode 7 composition. Dreamer reminds me of a lot of classic electronic music. Perhaps an amalgam of early OMD and Massive Attack. The first lyrical line pays homage to This Mortal Coil's 'Morning Glory.' Look us up on Instagram to see where we'll be next.

IG #syd_and_I

Battery Powered Equipment:
Novation Circuit Tracks
1010 Music Black Box
Korg NTS-3
Minidexed
Bastl Bestie mixer"

Live Setup & Gear Talk with Sarah Sommers (Electronic Beats TV)

video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV

"Join us for this Electronic Beats TV video as we dive into the world of Sarah Sommers, a Melbourne-born, now Berlin-based live hardware electronic music producer and performer! In this exclusive studio visit, Sarah talks about her unique live setup, her customized gear, and, of course, her signature pink aesthetic. If you're a fan of banging techno with depth and layers, this video is worth watching till the end! Explore Sarah's creative process and discover her multifaceted sound."

Custom pink synths. Pineaple knobs.

TTMC Sequencer Card , Modcan Touch Sequencer , 1010Music Bitbox

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1010 Music Nanobox Lemondrop w/ Original Box

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this VEMIA listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

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"Dissolve Into The Sound" | 110bpm Laid-Back Beats 😎

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"I've been super busy lately making new sound banks for Electronisounds.
It's been quite a while since I've made some actual music, so I put together this live track based around the Electribe ESX-1 and Polyend Step (the machines I've just finished new sound banks for).

Here's what each device is doing in the setup:
Electribe ESX-1 - Dub Chords, Bass, Percussion
Eventide Micro Pitch Delay Pedal - Processing extra Dub Chords from ESX-1 output 2
1010 Blackbox - Vocal samples
Polyend Step - Main drums
Arturia MiniFreak - Synth pad
Polyend Tracker Plus - Percussion loops, FX noises, more Dub Chords and extra textures
Roland TR8s - Ride cymbal, shaker, snare layer

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!

Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!! ---
▼CONNECT with me / SUPPORT creativity and good content▼
WEBSTORE ► https://www.electronisounds.com/
PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/DeanDaughters"