Detail 01
Eight flexible tracks
Tracks can use sample banks, multisamples, slicer, granular, loops, or external MIDI patch types.
Product detailSKU #1500000462454
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bento puts sampling, sequencing, effects, and audio routing in a compact 2 lb. production device. Its 7-inch touchscreen, 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads, and eight endless encoders give hands-on access to eight flexible tracks. Build scenes with step sequencing, piano-roll editing, probability, or real-time loop launching; sample externally or internally, then loop or resample. Three stereo inputs, three stereo outputs, headphone monitoring, TRS MIDI, USB-C, and microSD expansion let it sit at the center of a compact production setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Mobile production sessions within the stated three-hour low-power battery operating window.
- Building eight-track arrangements with samples, loops, granular patches, or external MIDI in one project.
- Routing several stereo sources and destinations from one compact production device during studio work.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Uninterrupted mobile work beyond the stated three-hour low-power battery window.
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.
Detail 02
Three stereo inputs and three stereo outputs
Bento provides multiple stereo paths for routing external audio through the device.
Detail 03
Per-track effects routing
Delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, and overdrive can be routed independently by track.
Detail 04
microSD expansion
The slot expands storage and supports streaming long WAV files.
Detail 05
100 x 100 VESA compatibility
It can be installed on a compatible 100 x 100 VESA mount.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Battery operation is specified as up to three hours in low-power mode.
- 02Expanded storage and long WAV streaming use the microSD card slot.
- 03MIDI connections use two TRS inputs and two TRS outputs, with Type A and Type B support.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Bento sample audio and resample internally?
Yes. It supports internal and external sampling, along with loop and resample capabilities.
02How many tracks does it have?
It has eight flexible tracks for sample banks, multisamples, slicer, granular, loops, and external MIDI.
03What audio connections are available?
It provides three stereo inputs, three stereo outputs, and one headphone output.
04Can it run without external power?
Yes. Its internal battery is rated for up to three hours in low-power mode.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Portability
- Internal battery (up to 3 hours in low power mode)
- MIDI
- 2 TRS MIDI inputs, 2 TRS MIDI outputs (Type A & B), USB-C (host and device)
3 detailsSize & weight
- Product Weight
- 2 lb. (936 g)
- Weight
- 2
- Product Dimensions
- 8 inch x 8.5 inch x 2 inch (20.4 x 21.8 x 5.1 cm)
13 detailsOther
- Audio Quality
- 24-bit ADC/DAC
- Modulation
- LFOs, envelopes, step sequencers
- Looping
- Clock-sync start/stop, threshold triggering, length settings, immediate playback
- Sampling
- Internal and external sampling; loop and resample capabilities; supports WAV files from microSD card
- Display
- 7 inch diagonal touchscreen
- Encoders
- 8 context-sensitive endless encoders
- Storage
- Expandable via microSD card
- Audio I O
- 3 stereo inputs, 3 stereo outputs, 1 headphone output
- Tracks
- 8 flexible tracks (sample banks, multisamples, slicer, granular, loops, external MIDI)
- Sequencing
- Scene-based with step, piano roll, probability, real-time loop launching
- Pads
- 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads (level, pitch, pan, FX sends, modulation)
- Mounting
- Compatible with 100 x 100 VESA mounts
- Built in Fx
- Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Overdrive (per-track routing)
