Blackbox 2 - Back in Black

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. For more tactile feedback just hook-up your favorite MIDI Controller. Loop lover? Record, edit, and chop samples with high-resolution visual tools. Tear samples apart with the new Shredder. Use new Loop Groups to launch multiple loops for simultaneous playback with bpm sync. blackbox 2 checks all the desktop sampler boxes for DAWless music production. Plus, with an internal 3-hour battery, just throw it in your backpack and you’re beatmaking at the beach or anywhere inspiration hits! Like bento, blackbox 2 lets you perform live by triggering Loop Group and Sequence playback on the fly. Play complete songs using Song mode, or a selection of clips as Scenes. New DJ effects, resampling tools, great support for real-time control and generous I/O makes blackbox 2 perfect for DAWless jams and performances. Check out our YouTube video! Features 2X the power of the original blackbox NEW! high-resolution 4” color touchscreen NEW! Track screen can load up to 4 One-Shot, Loop, Slicer, Shredder or Multisample Instruments, with One-Shot and Loop instruments supporting 16 samples per Patch NEW! Shredder Instrument creates splintered motion by combining granular and slicing techniques NEW! Launch, Scene, Song, Mixing and Effects screens like bento for beatmaking and playing live NEW! USB-C host and device ports for multichannel USB audio and MIDI NEW! Battery-powered for writing on the go, mobile jamming and portable performance NEW! DJ effects with XY control for controlling Filter, Delay, EQ, Gate and Repeater fx Sequencing with step, grid / piano roll and probability Samples stream from microSD to play long WAVs and more detailed multisampled instruments Easily sample external gear with automated multisample instrument creation Resample internally to layer effects or capture spontaneous ideas Flexible MIDI integration with extensive MIDI CC support for external controllers 1 stereo audio in and 3 stereo outs, plus stereo headphone output Immense Project and Sample capacity limited only by microSD card size Original blackbox is a proven staple for music producers and live electronic performers worldwide. New blackbox 2 embraces and elevates the blackbox legacy.