Korena
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1010musicblackbox 2 Sampling Workstation

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1010music blackbox 2 Sampling Workstation
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A compact standalone sampler for DAWless production and live electronic performance, combining sampling, sequencing, clip launching, sound design, USB-C integration and portable battery operation.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Producers building DAWless sample-based tracks
  • Live electronic performers using clips, scenes and looping
  • Beatmakers who want a compact touchscreen sampler
  • Users integrating USB-C audio, MIDI and external controllers

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Users who require a laptop-based workflow
  • Users needing more than four tracks
  • Users needing battery operation beyond three hours

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

1010music blackbox 2 Sampling Workstation construction detail

Detail 01

Four flexible tracks

Each track supports Shredder, Loop, One-Shot, Slicer, Multisample or External instrument mode.

Detail 02

16-note polyphony

The supplied specification lists 16-note polyphony.

Detail 03

USB-C host and device ports

They support multichannel audio streaming, MIDI communication and connections to controllers, computers, tablets and phones.

Detail 04

3 stereo outputs

The unit also has one stereo input and a dedicated stereo headphone output.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01It provides four flexible tracks.
  2. 02Audio connections use 1/8-inch stereo TRS ports.
  3. 03Its internal rechargeable battery is rated for up to three hours.
  4. 04Long WAV playback and recording support extend up to four hours, with microSD storage.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What does the blackbox 2 do?

It is a standalone compact sampler for recording, slicing, sequencing, looping, multisampling and clip launching without requiring a computer.

02Can it be used for live performance?

Yes. Scene and Song modes, Loop Groups, DJ effects, live looping and real-time clip launching are included for live electronic performance.

03Does it support external MIDI controllers?

Yes. It supports TRS MIDI I/O, USB MIDI and USB-C connections for external MIDI controllers and other hardware.

04Is it battery powered?

Yes. Its internal rechargeable battery provides up to three hours of portable operation.

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Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Product Type
Compact sampler
Tier
new
Korena Special
false
Source Id
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