Big Bento and Blackbox 2 Firmware Updates - 1010music - Brooklyn SPEXPO 26

video upload by sonicstate

"Steve from 1010music gave us a look at the new Bento and Blackbox 2 firmware update. He described it as the company's largest firmware release so far, with both devices updated side by side after around five months of development.

The sequencer now includes automation mode, with per-step automation and four lanes per track assignable to modulation targets. Song mode adds 16 scenes, while each track still has eight sequences. Completed arrangements can export as a stereo file or as stems per track to the microSD card, accessible directly or over USB disk mode.

Both devices add Shredder, a track type that combines slicing and granular processing. Hands-free control supports looping, playback, navigation, start, stop, clear and record from a foot pedal. DJ and performance effects are available on both units, while Bento also adds a shimmer reverb alongside its convolution reverb.

The updates are available now. Bento costs $899, and Blackbox 2 costs $699 in the US."

Exploring the dark side of the Ohmforce Bohm - Does it doom?

video upload by Abre Ojos

"There are lots of techno focussed demos of the Bohm but not a lot exploring big kick atmospheres. This is the video I wanted to see before taking a chance and buying it.

The custom black and gold panels are from https://audioparasites.com/

00:00 Intro ramble
02:15 The rest of the set up & Lapus Os
06:31 The Neuzeit Warp
08:26 The VHIKK-X into the Ghost
09:39 Into the Bohm Zone
14:58 The Groove - Playing with different clocks
19:41 Different snapshots & models
20:44 FM2X Model
22:23 HPN Model
23:00 HZ-1 Model
24:39 OLP4 Model
25:34 SP-6 Model
26:12 VXT Model & End Jam"

Assay - PsyDoom Technoise - Elektron Tonverk & Eurorack

video upload by Abre Ojos

"‪@WeAreElektron‬ Tonverk
‪@ohmforceofficial‬ Bohm, Groove & Performer with Audio Parasites panels
Neuzeit Warp
Knit
VHIKK-X
‪@Endorphines‬ Ghost & Sqwk Dirty to Me
‪@NoiseEngineering‬ Lapus Os
‪@busycircuits‬ Pams New Workout
‪@DivKid‬ DivSkip
‪@intellijel‬ Multigrain
‪@1010music‬ Bluebox

Video:
Live visuals using The Astral Factor (1972) from Archive.org played through cracked ancient iPad and processed through:
Video microscope
iPhone camera
Roland V1-HD
@entropyandsons Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video"

2026 1010day Overview - Firmware Upgrades for blackbox 2 and bento

video upload by 1010music

"🎉 Happy #1010day !!! ALSO it’s our anniversary so we’re extra gleeful. As is the custom we like to give something special to our community and today it’s major firmware upgrades for blackbox 2 and bento users. Here we go!

NEW 1010day Firmware Features for bento and blackbox 2

✅ Sequencer Automation: Draw modulation for one or more instrument parameters with scaling
✅ Automated Stem Recording: Save Tracks as separate WAVs and take them to a DAW for finishing
✅ bento Shimmer Reverb: New effect for bento users for ethereal sounds
✅ 16 Scenes: Build songs or perform with 16 combinations of sequences / Loop Groups with 8 tracks
✅ Sidechain Compression: With visual envelope control and trigger via audio track, pad, MIDI or Clock
✅ “Record from Anywhere” Mode: Frictionless loop recording for 1010 internal instruments and external sources. Perfect for #livelooping
✅ MIDI Remote Record/Clear/Play: A great enabler for guitarists and others who use our samplers with MIDI footswitches and other controllers

#samplers #loopers #dawless #synthesizers #grooveboxes"

Mnemonic - Recorded live at Essence Festival Oct 2026 - Elektron Tonverk & Eurorack

video upload by Abre Ojos

"Recorded at the Essence Festival in Canberra 3-4 October 2026.

Here is a quick run through of the whole set up: • Elektron Tonverk & Eurorack live set up wa... [Below]

Check out the Essence Festival: https://www.essencefestival.com.au/

@WeAreElektron Tonverk
@ModbapModular Trinity 2.0
@NoiseEngineering Manis Iteritas, Terci Ruina & Viol Ruina
Monsoon, Knit & uRings
Forge TME VHIKK-X
@Endorphines Ghost & Sqwk Dirty to Me
@EricaSynths Black Joystick 2
@busycircuits Pams New Workout
@DivKid DivSkip
@intellijel Multigrain
@1010music Bluebox

Video:
Live visuals using Battle Between the Worlds (1969) from Archive.org played through cracked ancient iPad and processed through:
Video microscope
iPhne camera
Roland V1-HD
@entropyandsons Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video
Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net"

Elektron Tonverk & Eurorack live set up walk through

video upload by Abre Ojos

"This was recorded the morning before my live set at the Essence Festival in Canberra 3-4 October 2026.

Here is a quick run through of the whole set up. Make sure to watch the Tonverk MIDI mapping set up for more info:
• Elektron Tonverk vs Eurorack Modular - Mak... [posted here]

00:00 Intro ramble & the concept
01:06 The Tonverk set up
04:35 Into the modular - the Manis Iteritas & Ghost
7:17 The Modbap Trinity sounds
16:15 Plaits (Knit) into the Multigrain
20:31 The VHIKK-X & Bib"

The 1010music Blackbox OG Just Got SP-1200 Mode, Chords and Sidechain (Unofficial Firmware Mod)

video upload by Justin Joe

"Twelve new features on the original 1010music Blackbox, added with an unofficial firmware mod: solo, chords, Elektron-style note conditions, SP-1200 / SP-12 / S950 lo-fi modes, a 24 dB filter, a sidechain ducker, slice start/end on the knobs, and a granular delay. It's free, the code is open, and it runs on top of stock firmware 3.1.9.

🔧 GET THE MOD (free) + get an email when new builds drop:
https://justinjoe.com/blackbox-mod

No compiling needed: download 3.1.9 from 1010music, run it through the browser patcher, copy it to your card.

⚠️ Unofficial. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by 1010music. Original Blackbox only (not Blackbox 2). At your own risk. The mod does not include 1010music's firmware; you bring your own copy."

bluebox Fader and Knob Control with Novation LaunchControl XL

video upload by 1010music

"🎛️💪🎚️ bluebox is a true powerhouse for #digitalmixing, track playback and #recording. Watch and learn how easy it is to get real knobs and faders using our MIDI learn feature. We’ll use this super cool @wearenovation #LaunchControl XL to control mixer levels, muting and soloing tracks, controlling panning and of course effects."

How to Create Tempo and Beat-based Modulation Effects

video upload by 1010music

"🍻 🇩🇪 Happy near-end of #Oktoberfest and beginning of #beatober! We know folks like things like parameter p-locks and stuff to add extra modulation spice to tracks. But did you know that most modern #synths and #audioeffects can sync their modulation sources to tempo and note values in a similar way? It’s a creative #musicproduction trick to keep in your bag of treats! Here we are using our #1010music bento #groovebox to demonstrate."

BlackBox 2 1010music - Knobcon 2026

video upload by sonicstate

"Steve from 1010music gave us a look at BlackBox 2, the successor to the original BlackBox. We first saw it at Superbooth ealrlier this year, when it had just been released.
To recap, BlackBox 2 features four tracks, with one-shot tracks supporting 16 one-shots and loop tracks following the same structure. It includes the new Shredder track, which combines slicing with elements of the granular engine, so a sample can be granulated, sliced, chopped, and played by slice.

The rear panel includes stereo input, three stereo outputs, headphone output, USB-C for power, charging, computer audio and MIDI, a controller input, and a software-configurable clock input/output. Song mode arranges sequences into scenes, then scenes into a full arrangement, with song export at the end.

You also get slice editing, grid slicing, transient scanning, and tap-to-play auditioning. BlackBox 2 costs $649 and is available now worldwide through dealers."

1010music Nanobox Fireball - SPACE TEXTURES - Presets & Samples

video upload by Synth Cloud

"▬▬▬ Download Link ▬▬▬▬
🚀 https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
📩 Mail: info@synthonia.com

40 Space Textures for 1010music Nanobox Fireball is a custom sound library featuring 40 Synth Presets and 46 new Samples, created for ambient, cinematic, electronic and experimental music production.

Built for the compact but highly creative Nanobox Fireball synthesizer, this collection focuses on space, texture, movement and atmosphere. The sounds include synth pads, basses, textures, effects and synth tones designed to bring depth and emotional weight to your tracks.

This demo shows the character of the library in a clear and direct way, with no external effects or post-processing added to the demo tracks. The sounds are presented through the Nanobox Fireball environment, allowing you to hear how the presets and samples work inside the instrument.

The new Synth Presets are marked with (TX) in front of the name for quick searching inside the Fireball.

40 Space Textures is ideal for producers and sound designers who want to add atmospheric layers, sci-fi tones, evolving textures, ambient pads, experimental colors and cinematic movement to their Nanobox Fireball setup.

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Nanobox Fireball - "Space Textures” 40 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"40 new presets 46 new Samples for the 1010music Nanobox Fireball synthesizer, built on its powerful waveform architecture, deliver rich and evolving sounds.

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

'40 Space Textures' is tailored for ambient, cinematic, electronic, and experimental music production.

Whether you're sculpting immersive soundscapes or adding subtle movement to your compositions, these sounds bring depth and emotional weight to your work.

includes:

40 Synth Presets files

46 new Samples

synth pads, bass, texture, effects and synths

For quick searching, new Synth Presets are marked with (TX) in front of the name.

Ready to use: All sounds are presented as demo versions (without adding external effects or post-processing to the demo tracks) with 1 Synth Preset, allowing users to evaluate their potential in the Nanobox Fireball effects section.

by: A.Kav"

landhanger #20 // False Memories (GS Music Bree6 & Dreadbox Artemis) #dawless

video upload by landhanger

"Laidback jam with some new additions to my setup. GS Music Bree 6 (with Empress Zoia for effects) for that analog warmth (this synth is amazing!). It pairs very well with the more experimental sound of the Dreadbox Artemis. Also integrated the Endorphin.es Golden Master pedal for end-of-chain processing. This pedal makes such a huge difference ( no post-processing is done)!

Thanks for listening!

Current setup:
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitakt II: master clock, drums, samples
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitone II: synths, leads, keys, sequencing Artemis and Micromonsta 2
‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ Artemis: pads (in this track)
‪@GSMusicArg‬ Bree6: pads with ‪@empresseffects‬ Zoia for fx
‪@audiothingies‬ Micromonsta 2: keys / leads
‪@vermonagear‬ Mono Lancet '15: bass (not active in this jam)
‪@Endorphines‬ Golden master (pedal): end-of-chain processing

Sends FX:
‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus (Reverb), ‪@walrusaudioeffects‬ Mako D1 mkII (Delay), ‪@HologramElectronics‬ Microcosm (granular, glitches)

Mixer: ‪@1010music‬ Bluebox
(controlled by ‪@NovationTV‬ Launch Control mk3)"

ESK - Bitbox Jam

video upload by Metunar

"A jam with my eurorack modular. Some Loops are from the 1010music Bitbox MK2.
All recorded live, with post mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Echon6 Samples and a FREE Auto Sample Tool for Decent Sampler

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Point a MIDI cable at your synth, walk away, and come back to a finished Decent Sampler instrument. I've built a tool that does exactly that — and it's completely free.

The Morphor Echon6 has been on my bench for weeks now and it still sounds fabulous — that lovely organic feel I keep going on about. The whole point of this channel is to give you the experience of playing the synth yourself, so I wanted to go one better: give you the actual presets to play.

So I started auto-sampling the Echon6 on the 1010music Bento… and then remembered why sampling is such a pain. It's not the recording. It's everything after: trimming, levelling, converting, hand-building the mapping. So I spent a weekend making a tool that does the whole lot, start to finish, and now it's yours.

Runs in your browser, works on Mac and PC, comes with a full manual. You might need to install Python if your machine hasn't got it (most have). It's not a polished app with a pretty icon — you click a command file — but it works, believe me.

Honest warning: I'm not a programmer. My digital assistant did the heavy lifting. I can't offer any support on this whatsoever, because the answer will be "I haven't got a clue." It should work. Have fun with it — and do tell me what you end up sampling with it, I'd love to know.

🎹 ECHON6 SAMPLES

There's a FREE 2-preset Echon6 Decent Sampler pack to get you started, and a full 20-preset library for anyone who wants the lot — 800MB of detailed multisamples, no effects, just the raw beauty of the thing.

🎵 And stay to the end — two finished tracks from the Echon6 sessions, because the music is why we're all doing this in the first place."

FREE Auto Sampler tool → https://www.starskycarr.com/patches/p/autosampler


FREE Echon6 Decent Sampler pack (2 presets) → https://www.starskycarr.com/patches/p...

Echon6 Decent Sampler library (20 presets) → https://starsky-shop.fourthwall.com/p...

Visuality Session / DSI Tempest & 1010music Blackbox

video upload by itramtal

1010 blackbox 2 Next Gen Compact Sampler vs. Original blackbox Comparison

video upload by 1010music

"Learn about new blackbox 2 and how it compares to our original blackbox #sampler. The original blackbox has been a staple for music producers and live electronic performers worldwide and blackbox 2 expands upon that legacy.

Born for DAWless music creation and performance, blackbox 2 is the new professional standard for sample creation and manipulation. From #loops to #oneshots to #slicesbeatslicing and multisampled instruments—a hi-resolution touchscreen lets you record, sequence, play and mix in living color."

“Flying to Silesia” - 1010music blackbox & DSI Tempest

video upload by itramtal

"The main idea for this piece was captured from the very beginning using the 1010music Blackbox during a flight to Silesia. From that initial idea, the composition was improvised and developed together with the DSI Tempest by Dave Smith Instruments, preserving the spontaneity and energy of the moment it was born."

Nanobox Fireball - “Surfaces” 40 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

40 new presets for the 1010music Nanobox Fireball synthesizer, built on its powerful waveform architecture, deliver rich and evolving sounds.

'Surfaces' is tailored for ambient, cinematic, electronic, and experimental music production. Whether you're sculpting immersive soundscapes or adding subtle movement to your compositions, these sounds bring depth and emotional weight to your work.

includes:
40 Synth Presets files
synth pads, bass, texture, effects and synths

For quick searching, new Synth Presets are marked

with (SF) in front of the name.

Ready to use: All sounds are presented as demo versions (without adding external effects or post-processing to the demo tracks) with 1 Synth Preset, allowing users to evaluate their potential in the Nanobox Fireball effects section.

by: A.Kav"

landhanger #19 // Blood Flows #elektron #dreadbox #dawless

video upload by landhanger

"Experimenting with the new Dreadbox Artemis 1.2 firmware. Made a quick patch with the new mod-matrix and BBD Playground- effect (and updated Cloud-Reverb). You can really hear how massive of an impact these effects have on sounddesign with this synth.

Also tried to film with two camera-angles.
Hope you like it, thanks again for listening!

Current setup:
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitakt II: master clock, drums, samples
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitone II: synths, leads, keys, sequencing Artemis and Micromonsta 2
‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ Artemis: pads (in this track)
‪@audiothingies‬ Micromonsta 2: processed keys/leads via send FX
‪@vermonagear‬ Mono Lancet '15: bass

Sends FX:
‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus (Reverb), ‪@walrusaudioeffects‬ Mako D1 mkII (Delay), ‪@HologramElectronics‬ Microcosm (granular, glitches)

Mixer: ‪@1010music‬ Bluebox
(controlled by ‪@NovationTV‬ Launch Control mk3)"

landhanger Jams
Use the player controls to skip around once started. The playlist starts with landhanger #19 above as of this post.

Syd and I – Live 3 song Synth-Pop Set [Resident Electronic SF]

video upload by Saul Stokes

Another one in via supporting member Saul Stokes.

"Experience a live, fully hardware synth-pop set from Syd and I, recorded at Resident Electronic (Noisebridge) on Capp Street in San Francisco. Syd and I are a father/daughter music duo composed of Saul Stokes and Sydney Stokes. This performance features our unique blend of nostalgic synth production, positive electronic vibes, and contemporary melodic vocals. Special thanks to Jah's Tin (Resident Electronic Host and Musician) for capturing all the video angles as well as excellent quality audio.

00:00 - Intro
00:05 - 10th of a Second
05:11 - Be Somebody
10:01 - Skinned

Everything you hear is performed live using a 100% battery-powered, DAW-free hardware rig Stokes designed. The rig consists of:

Novation Circuit Tracks
1010music Blackbox
Bastl Stereo Mixer
Korg NTS-3
Dexed DX7

If you want to see an equipment close-up, head over to this short:"

Syd and I equipment overview. #novationcircuit #1010blackbox #dexed #modelcarbon8 #korgnts3 #bastl

video upload by Saul Stokes

"If you’re a fan of artists like Sylvan Esso, CHVRCHES, or Robyn, you’ll feel right at home with our sound."

Exploring the Hexinverter / Erica Synths Mindphaser | Drone Sound Study

video upload by synthetic theory

"Yesterday was Drone Day and technically I'm one day late, because I didn't finish the post-processing in time. But anyway: this felt like the right moment to share something a little different.



I'm currently expanding my rack and learning how to operate a few new modules properly. One of them is the Hexinverter / Erica Synths Mindphaser. At first, I honestly wasn't completely convinced. I tried it, struggled to find the right tones, packed it back into the box and was already planning to send it back.



But then I gave it one more evening.



Instead of judging it too quickly, I tried to understand how it actually works. I slowed down, explored the interaction between the oscillators, the modulation paths, the waveshaping, and the strange areas between tone and chaos. And then the potential suddenly became clear.



Some modules simply need more attention. They have a learning curve and they don't always reveal themselves immediately. But once you reach that point of understanding, they can turn out to be real powerhouses.



So this is not one of my usual performance videos. It's more of a slow exploration: a drone-focused sound study with the Mindphaser at the center, sometimes shaped by effects, filtering, gates, and modulation.

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