Detail 01
Four flexible tracks
Each track supports Shredder, Loop, One-Shot, Slicer, Multisample or External instrument mode.
Product detailSKU #1500000486383
1010musicblackbox 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.
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.
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
- 01It provides four flexible tracks.
- 02Audio connections use 1/8-inch stereo TRS ports.
- 03Its internal rechargeable battery is rated for up to three hours.
- 04Long WAV playback and recording support extend up to four hours, with microSD storage.
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.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Audio input
- 1 x stereo 1/8" TRS
- Storage support
- microSD cards
- Audio outputs
- 3 x stereo 1/8" TRS
- Headphone output
- 1 x stereo 1/8" TRS
1 detailsSize & weight
- Recording length
- Up to 4 hours
27 detailsOther
- Battery life
- Up to 3 hours
- MIDI
- TRS MIDI in and out, USB MIDI
- Sequencing modes
- Step sequencer, piano roll, grid sequencing, probability
- Clock I/O
- TRS clock in and out
- Sampling resolution
- 24-bit, 48kHz stereo WAV
- Sound shaping
- Filters, envelopes, LFOs, overdrive, modulation matrix
- Effects
- Filter, echo, gater, flanger, bitcrusher, repeater
- Accessories
- microSD card, USB-C power cord, USB-C power and data splitter, Type B TRS MIDI to 5-pin DIN adapter
- Tier
- new
- Power source
- USB-C power
- Audio streaming
- Multichannel USB audio
- Category Source
- detail
- Display type
- 4" color touchscreen
- File transfer
- microSD file transfer over USB
- Track count
- 4
- USB
- USB-C host and device ports
- Product type
- Compact sampler
- Looping features
- Loop Groups, live looping, synchronized loop capture
- Korena Special
- false
- EQ
- Four-band EQ with cut, shelf and parametric controls
- Polyphony
- 16-note
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 8.03" (20.40 cm) x 2" (5.08 cm) x 8.58" (21.79 cm)
- Weight
- 2.06 lb. (0.93 kg)
- Instrument types
- Shredder, One-Shot, Loop, Slicer, Multisample, External
- Product Type
- Compact sampler
- Model
- blackbox 2
- Source Id
- site51500000486383
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