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.
