YOUTUBER: 1010music

11. October 2026

1010music Unleashes Major Firmware for blackbox 2 & bento: Workflow Overdrive

1010music celebrates their anniversary with a substantial firmware upgrade for blackbox 2 and bento, turbocharging both devices for modern production and performance. The update brings powerful new sequencer automation, expanded scenes, ethereal effects, and workflow enhancements that will appeal to DAWless musicians and studio tinkerers alike. We break down what’s actually delivered, how it’s presented, and what the new architecture means for creative users.

1010Music Bento, 1010music Blackbox 2

4. October 2026

LYRA

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1010music bento: Tempo-Synced Modulation Magic Unpacked

In this deep dive, we explore how 1010music’s bento groovebox leverages tempo and beat-based modulation effects for creative sound design. The manufacturer walks through syncing modulation sources to tempo values, showing off the bento’s modulation matrix across a range of synth types. With a focus on LFOs, modulation sequencers, and the practical impact on real tracks, this video is a concise primer on turning rhythmic ideas into modulated textures—touchscreen workflow included.

1010Music Bento

6. August 2026

LYRA

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1010music Blackbox 2: Next-Gen Sampler Architecture Unveiled

1010music returns with Blackbox 2, a compact sampler for DAWless creation that redefines portable performance workflows. This official comparison video pits the new Blackbox 2 against the original, spotlighting the architectural and workflow upgrades. We dissect the touchscreen interface, track types, mixing flexibility, and how 1010music responds to real-world feedback. If you live for digital grooveboxes and modular integration, this is a deep-dive into the next standard for sample manipulation.

1010music blackbox, 1010music Blackbox 2

15. August 2025

LYRA

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1010music Bento: Building Songs from the Ground Up—A Workflow Deep Dive

1010music’s Bento groovebox aims to be more than just another beatmaker—it’s a portable powerhouse for constructing full tracks, from initial idea to finished song. In this official tutorial, 1010music walks through Bento’s core workflow: project management, sequencing, clip launching, and the all-important scene and song modes. The focus is firmly on how Bento’s digital architecture supports fluid creativity, letting users assemble, trigger, and arrange musical ideas with minimal friction. For anyone curious about Bento’s real-world performance and song-building chops, this video offers a clear, hands-on look at what the box can (and can’t) do straight out of the gate.

1010Music Bento

29. May 2025

LYRA

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1010music Blackbox: Hands-Free Looping for the Modern Guitarist

1010music, renowned for their touchscreen-driven digital hardware, puts the spotlight on the blackbox compact sampling studio in this official walkthrough. The video demonstrates how blackbox can be seamlessly integrated into a live guitar looping setup, combining MIDI footswitch control, straightforward routing, and real-time loop manipulation. With a focus on workflow and intuitive design, 1010music showcases how performers can maintain creative momentum while layering, tweaking, and managing loops on the fly. This is a deep-dive into practical, performance-oriented sampling—no computer required, just pure hands-on control.

blackbox compact sampling studio, Blackstar Live Logic footswitch, Line 6 HX Stomp

30. July 2024

LYRA

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1010music Blackbox: Stimming’s Dual-Sampler Workflow for Live Performance Mastery

In this deep-dive video, Stimming demonstrates the formidable performance potential of 1010music’s blackbox sampler—by running not one, but two units in tandem. 1010music, known for their touchscreen-centric digital hardware, provides the backbone for a live setup that’s all about seamless transitions, real-time sampling, and creative manipulation. The focus here is on workflow: how to move from track to track, integrate granular synthesis, and keep the dancefloor energy alive without a laptop in sight. If you’re curious about how digital samplers can be pushed to their architectural and performative limits, this walkthrough is a must-watch.

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