1010music blackbox 2 is a compact standalone sampling studio designed for producers, electronic musicians and live performers who want flexible sample creation, sequencing and performance without relying on a computer. Featuring a high-resolution 4-inch colour touchscreen, four flexible tracks and an internal rechargeable battery, it combines portable operation with extensive sound-design and connectivity options. Work with one-shots, loops, slices, multisampled instruments and external equipment, then develop arrangements using step sequencing, piano-roll editing, Scenes and Song mode. Multichannel USB audio, MIDI, analogue clock connections and multiple audio outputs make blackbox 2 a versatile centrepiece for DAWless production, hybrid studio setups and live electronic performances.

Key features

• Standalone sampling, sequencing and performance workstation
• High-resolution 4-inch colour touchscreen
• Four flexible tracks with multiple instrument types
• Shredder, One-Shot, Loop, Slicer, Multisample and External instrument support
• One-Shot and Loop instruments supporting 16 samples per patch
• Step sequencer, grid/piano-roll editing and probability functions
• Dedicated Launch screen, Loop Groups, Scenes and Song mode
• Automatic multisampling and internal resampling
• Filters, envelopes, LFOs, modulation matrix and parameter automation
• DJ effects with XY control and sidechain compression effects
• Stereo audio input, three stereo outputs and separate stereo headphone output
• USB-C host and device ports for multichannel audio and MIDI
• TRS MIDI and analogue clock inputs and outputs
• Internal battery and microSD streaming for portable music creation

Overview

Included Content

• 1010music blackbox 2 sampling workstation
• microSD card with over 140 patches and over 6,800 sample files
• USB-C power cable
• USB-C power and data splitter
• 2 × Type B TRS MIDI to 5-pin DIN MIDI adapters
• QR code linking to the Quick Start Guide

Creative Tools

• Build complete sample-based ideas using four flexible tracks. Combine drum one-shots, sliced phrases, synchronised loops and melodic multisamples, selecting an instrument type that suits each musical part.
• Capture incoming audio with clock-synchronised recording, audio-threshold triggering or MIDI control. Set a recording length for precisely sized loops or enable immediate playback after recording for live looping.
• Turn a favourite synthesizer into a playable sampled instrument using automatic multisampling. Create reusable instruments for arrangements and performances without keeping the original sound source connected.
• Choose a sequencing workflow that matches the task. Enter rhythmic patterns with the step sequencer, draw melodic phrases in the piano roll or record notes in real time from a compatible MIDI controller.
• Develop variations with probability and parameter automation. Introduce changing note behaviour and evolving sound settings to keep repeating sequences moving throughout an arrangement.
• Perform from the dedicated Launch screen, using Loop Groups to start multiple loops together with BPM synchronisation. Trigger Scenes interactively or use Song mode to play a prepared structure.
• Shape samples with filters, envelopes, LFOs, overdrive and the modulation matrix. Use the four-band EQ to refine tonal balance and explore sidechain compression effects for rhythmic movement.
• Add transitions and spontaneous changes using DJ effects and XY controls. Filter, echo, gater, flanger, bitcrusher and repeater effects provide hands-on options for reshaping material during performance.
• Use internal resampling to capture the master output without external patching. Preserve a processed phrase, combine layers into new material or turn a spontaneous performance into another sample to manipulate.
• Integrate external equipment through MIDI and analogue clock connections, connect compatible controllers through USB, and exchange multichannel USB audio with a suitable host for a hybrid production workflow.
• Route material through the three stereo audio outputs for external mixing or processing. Stream long WAV files and detailed multisamples from microSD, while the internal battery supports music creation away from a fixed studio setup.

Ideal For

• DAWless music producers
• Electronic musicians
• Beatmakers and sample-based composers
• Live looping performers
• Synthesizer and hardware sequencer users
• Sound designers
• Portable music production setups
• Anyone seeking a compact standalone sampler with flexible sequencing, performance controls and extensive connectivity