Is it a better Blackbox? Or a Bento mini? - Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"I already own the Blackbox MK1 (and a Bluebox), I'm a big fan of this and it's an essential part of my studio. So when I saw the new form factor and the functions lend from the Bento, I had a few questions, of course. Blackbox MK2 will be out it about 2 months, costing about $649 & €699."

0:00 Intro
0:48 Sampling
2:52 Instrument Database
3:39 Keyboard Styles
4:58 New Effects & Master EQ
6:38 Difference to Bento
7:18 New Sequencer
8:40 Price
8:50 Blackbox 1 Updates

1010 Music Blackbox Sampling Workstation

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Kraftwork

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"Minimal electronic track with a motorik rhythm in the style of Kraftwerk. The Minimoog creates a deep, repetitive analog bassline, the Prophet-6 adds analog textures and melodic lines, the DSI Tempest handles the rhythmic sequencing and mechanical percussion, while the sampler 1010music Blackbox adds samples, loops, and digital layers that reinforce the hypnotic retrofuturistic atmosphere."

SUPERBOOTH 26: 1010music blackbox 2

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"1010music have just announced the blackbox 2, a new and improved version of their compact sampler that now features a built-in battery."

Sounds from Superbooth 2026: 1010 Music Blackbox 2

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"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 — link in bio!⁠"

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SUPERBOOTH 2026 - 1010 Music über die neue Blackbox 2

video upload by MusicStoreTV and KEYBOARDS

"Hier geht´s um den neuen Stereo Sampler von 1010 Music: die Blackbox 2"

"This is about the new stereo sampler from 1010 Music: the Blackbox 2."

1010music - Blackbox MKII | SUPERBOOTH 26

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See the announcement post here.

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

video upload by 1010music

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.

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Rare Sound Design: Italian Alpha Syntauri Clone & Jen Musipack Restoration

video upload by Riccardo Pietroni

"In this video, we explore a fascinating piece of Italian musical heritage: a rare hardware clone of the Alpha Syntauri, likely part of the Jen Musipack project.

This specific setup features the (probably) cloned Mountain Computer cards. It’s a rare look at how this technology was adapted and distributed in Italy during the early 80s.

The Hardware Challenge:
I actually own the original Musipack keyboard, but due to its age, several keys are currently non-functional. To make this demonstration possible and play the system properly, I’ve paired the Italian hardware with an original Alpha Syntauri keyboard unit. It’s a perfect example of 80s cross-compatibility!

Same issue with the original Musipack Software which is no working correctly with the keyboard.

The Creative Process:

Sound Engine: Original Alphaplus software (Additive Synthesis).

Hardware: Music System digital oscillator cards (Jen Musipack clone of the original Mountain Computer).

Control: Original Alpha Syntauri Keyboard.

Recording & Sequencing: All sounds were captured and sequenced using the 1010music Blackbox (Bento).

The result is a unique blend of 8-bit grit and modern sequencing. The Alphaplus software allows for deep manipulation of harmonics, creating textures that range from cold, clinical digital tones to surprisingly lush, haunting pads."

Alphaplus made its first and only prior appearance on the site back in 2011 in a post fearturing Audio Damage's Phosphor.

According to Google AI: "AlphaPlus was a pioneering software package for the Apple II-based alphaSyntauri synthesizer system, enabling additive synthesis in the early 1980s. It allowed for polyphonic sound creation by stacking sine waves (harmonics), featuring 10 instruments, and providing deep manipulation of partials to produce distinct,, digital, or, lush, textures, as discussed on MATRIXSYNTH."

1010 MUSIC BLACKBOX TABLETOP TOUCHSCREEN SAMPLER

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A pre-owned 1010 Music Blackbox in very good condition. It has no original packaging or accessories

Manufacturer's description
Take music creation beyond your computer with blackbox, a next-generation sampling studio with intuitive touchscreen control. Record hours of audio and loops from your synths, drum machines, and other tabletop studio devices. Arrange sequences using built-in synchronization and slicing, then structure your sequences to create complete songs. Perform your compositions live and trigger one-shot samples on the fly. Blackbox makes it easy to create music anywhere thanks to a compact and nearly indestructible design that fits in the palm of your hand. It’s a complete music creation workflow—at your fingertips.

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A journey with analog synthesizers

video upload by itramtal

"Dive into a journey of electronic music with analog sounds from the Sequential prophet-6, DSI Tempest, Minimoog, 1010music blackbox, and Access Virus."

Siles Pt-1 Techno

video upload by itramtal

"In this video, I explore a techno sound journey using my favorite synthesizers. The Minimoog creates powerful bass lines, the Sequential Prophet-6 adds rich melodies, the DSI Tempest delivers dynamic percussion, and both the Blackbox and Bluebox by 1010 Music are used to trigger samples and sequences. Join me on this electronic session and let yourself be carried away by each beat."

Blackbox boys

video upload by itramtal

"1010music blackbox jam"

In The Tempest

video upload by itramtal

"Dawless jam session permormed by itramtal, featuring DSI Tempest, Moog Minimoog Model D (2022), Sequential Prophet-6, 1010music Blackbox & Bluebox.
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Kellerfalter | Live Hardware Track | MFB Tanzbar 2 | MFB Synth Pro | 1010 Music Black and Bluebox

video upload by Flakuso

Track: Kellerfalter
Artist: Flakuso
Type: Live Hardware Performance Track / Live Recording (Full Track)
BPM: 130

Gear / Setup
Drum Machine: MFB Tanzbär 2
Synth: MFB Synth Pro / Dominion Club / 1010 Music Blackbox
FX/Mixer: 1010 Music Bluebox / Intech Studio Controller
Recorder/Interface: 1010 Music Bluebox
Mastering: Ableton Live

Flakuso - Nightmoods / Live Hardware Performance /MFB Synth Pro / Tanzbär 2 / 1010 Music Blackbox

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Track: Nightmoods
Artist: Flakuso
Type: Live Hardware Performance / Live Recording (Full Track)
BPM: 120

Gear / Setup
Drum Machine: MFB Tanzbär 2
Synth: MFB Synth Pro / Dominion Club / 1010 Music Blackbox
FX/Mixer: 1010 Music Bluebox
Recorder/Interface: 1010 Music Bluebox
Mastering: Ableton Live

#liveperformance #hardwarejam #dawless #electronica #synth #deephouse

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:54 Build
03:30 Break
04:02 Drop
04:55 Part 2
07:31 Outr

OXI Artist Feature : Eraldo Bernocchi

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Italian composer, producer, guitarist, and sound designer Eraldo Bernocchi explores a fluid, experimental workflow using OXI One MKII to sequence Polyend Synth, 1010music Blackbox, and iPad—blending hardware and software into a single expressive system.

With a career spanning from late ’70s punk roots to seminal projects like Sigillum-S, and collaborations with artists such as Bill Laswell, Harold Budd, Nils Petter Molvær, Merzbow, and many others, Eraldo is widely regarded as a master sonic sculptor. Founder of RareNoise Records and a renowned sound designer for brands including Elektron, Erica Synths, and Polyend, he brings decades of deep musical vision to this performance—showing how OXI One MKII becomes a powerful hub for contemporary composition and live sequencing.

Read the full interview here : https://oxiinstruments.com/blog/erald..."

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab Blackbox Standalone Modular Synthesizer

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The RSF Blackbox - makes a mono synth poly?

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"The RSF Blackbox - makes a mono synth poly? #Soundgas #electronicmusic #synths #musicproducer"

You can find addtional posts featuring the RSF Blackbox here.

The Most Epic Music Gear Comparison

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"Hey everybody, in this video we are going to compare different pieces of gear in the most unscientific yet epic way possible. There’s an extended version of this comparison without me talking nonsense available on Patreon and definitely click one of the links below before shopping. Speaking of, let’s start this out with two of the most desirable modern synths.

00:00 Introduction
00:22 Novation Peak
00:52 ASM Hydrasynth
01:37 Polyend Tracker
02:07 Korg Electribe EMX-1
02:37 Roland MC-101
03:07 Korg opsix
03:57 Casio CZ-101
04:27 Roland S-1 vs. 1010music blackbox
04:57 Korg Wavestate MK2
05:45 Roland TB-3
06:15 Roland Cloud
06:45 Teenage Engineering PO-33 KO!
07:31 Korg Volca Modular
08:02 Teenage Engineering pocket operator modular 400
08:47 Elektron Digitakt II
09:17 Korg Minilogue XD
09:44 Boss DR-5
10:11 Outro
10:32 Bonus Dawless Jam"