The latest loopop video takes an in-depth look at the 1010music Blackbox – a standalone hardware sampler, sequencer and looper.

The Blackbox shares a lot of DNA with their touchscreen Eurorack modules, especially Toolbox and Bitbox. That means that it offers powerful standalone sample workstation capabilities – but can also be integrated with your hardware and even modular gear.

Topics covered:

0:00 Intro
0:35 Hardware overview
3:10 Pads explained
5:00 Pad parameters
6:05 Keyboard control
6:55 Choke groups
7:10 Sample type pads
8:30 Clip pads
10:50 Slicer pads
13:10 Sampling
14:00 Live looping
14:55 Sampling CV
16:30 Sequencing
19:20 Sequence params
20:15 MIDI sequencing
21:50 How songs work
25:15 FX
25:50 MIX
26:15 PSET – Presets
26:40 Tools
26:50 Modulation
28:20 Pros and cons

Key Features:

• Record/edit samples and sequences to create songs via a fast, intuitive touchscreen interface.
• Expandable microSD memory slot for importing WAVs, hours of audio recording/playback time and saving samples and Presets.
• Combine loops with different tempos using built-in BPM synchronization and beat-slicing.
• Play one-shot samples and loops from pads and/or a virtual keyboard.
• Create and edit sequences using a standard Piano Roll interface.
• Connect external hardware via USB to expand performance and control capabilities.
• Make music anywhere thanks to a compact and nearly indestructible design.
• Includes a sound library of beat packs with loops and one-shots by SoundTrack Loops and Loopmasters.
• Input/output connectors to easily integrate with other studio and live sound tools: MIDI IO and Clock via USB and TRS, one 1/8” Audio In, three 1/8” Audio Outs plus a 1/8” Headphone/Stereo Output and USB power.

Pricing and Availability

Blackbox is expected to be available in late May 2019 for US $599.