1010music Blackbox 2 – Next-Gen Compact Sampler & Sequencer

The 1010music Blackbox 2 doubles the power of the original — a portable, palm-sized sampling and sequencing workstation built around a high-resolution 4" colour touchscreen. With four flexible tracks, deep DJ-style effects, and an internal battery, it's a complete music-making rig that fits in your bag, available at Soundium.

Key Features

• 2X the power of Blackbox 1: Faster processor and a sharper 4" colour touchscreen for fluid, hands-on workflow
• Four flexible tracks: Each track runs Shredder, One-Shot, Loop, Slicer, Multisample, or External instruments
• Deep sequencing: Step sequencer, grid & piano roll editing, and probability sequencing for evolving patterns
• DJ-style effects engine: Filter, echo, gater, flanger, bitcrusher, and repeater for performance-ready sound design
• Live looping & resampling: MIDI-triggered recording and playback turn ideas into finished loops on the fly
• Internal battery: Up to 3 hours of true standalone, untethered creation

Customer Benefits

Whether you sketch ideas on the train, jam in the studio, or perform on stage, the Blackbox 2 keeps your workflow tactile and DAW-free. Multichannel audio over USB-C, deep MIDI/clock I/O, and microSD project storage mean it scales from solo sketchpad to the heart of a hardware live rig.

Quick Specs

• Display: 4" high-resolution colour touchscreen
• Audio: 24-bit ADC & DAC
• Tracks: 4 flexible tracks (Shredder, One-Shot, Loop, Slicer, Multisample, External)
• I/O: 1 stereo input, 3 stereo outputs, stereo headphones, USB-C host & device, TRS MIDI in/out, TRS clock in/out, analog clock in/out
• Storage: microSD for projects and sample libraries
• Battery: Up to 3 hours runtime
• Dimensions: 22.2 x 16.5 x 7.0 cm
• Weight: 0.57 kg

What's in the Box

• 1010music Blackbox 2 unit
• microSD card with patches and WAV samples
• USB-C power cable
• USB-C power and data splitter
• Type B TRS MIDI to 5-pin DIN adapter
• Quick Start guide (QR)

Use Cases / Ideal For

Beatmakers, live performers, field-recording producers, and DAW-less hardware jammers who need a portable, standalone sampling and sequencing workstation.

Compatibility

Multichannel audio and MIDI over USB-C connect Blackbox 2 to macOS, Windows, iOS, and iPadOS. TRS MIDI and clock I/O integrate with hardware synths, drum machines, and modular gear.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Significantly faster engine and a much larger touchscreen than the original
• Truly portable thanks to the built-in battery
• DJ-style FX and probability sequencing add real performance value
• Multichannel USB-C audio integrates cleanly with computers and tablets

⚠️ Cons:

• Touchscreen-first workflow may require a brief learning curve from button-heavy grooveboxes
• 3 hours of battery is generous for sketching but tight for full festival sets

Take portable, hands-on sampling to the next level with the 1010music Blackbox 2 — pre-order yours now at Soundium and turn any place into a studio.