1010music Blackbox User manual

Blackbox
User Manual 1.7
Mar 17, 2021

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WELCOME 7
SET UP BLACKBOX 8
MicroSD Card for Storage..............................................................................................................................................8
Power ..........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Standard Power Outlet:...........................................................................................................................................8
USB Power Outlet:.......................................................................................................................................................8
Output Connections .........................................................................................................................................................9
Control the Volume .........................................................................................................................................................10
Test Your Setup...................................................................................................................................................................10
Connect an Audio Input for Sampling ...............................................................................................................10
OVERVIEW 11
Navigation Highlights..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Display Highlights ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
QUICK START 13
Explore PADS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Explore KEYS ........................................................................................................................................................................14
Explore Sequences...........................................................................................................................................................14
Explore Song Sections................................................................................................................................................... 15
Song Mode and REC | STOP | PLAY Buttons.................................................................................................. 16
To Save a Preset:...................................................................................................................................................17
CREATE A NEW PRESET 18
To Create and Name a Preset:....................................................................................................................18
SCREEN NAVIGATION MAP 19
WORK WITH PADS 20
Steps Common to All Pad Modes.........................................................................................................................20
To Load WAV Files and Assign Pad Modes:....................................................................................... 21
To View Wave with Start, End, Loop and Slice Points:.............................................................. 22
To Congure Pad Parameters and Choose a Pad Mode: ....................................................... 23
Set Up a Sample Pad..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Single Sample Pads.................................................................................................................................................28
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Pad Parameters Specic to Sample Pads ...............................................................................................28
Loop Fading...........................................................................................................................................................30
Multi-Sample Pads.................................................................................................................................................... 31
To Load a Sample Bank into a Multi-Sample Pad: .......................................................................31
Work with a Clip Pad .....................................................................................................................................................34
Pad Parameters Specic to Clip Mode ...................................................................................................... 35
Clip Mode and Quantization .............................................................................................................................36
Tips for Synchronizing Clips:....................................................................................................................... 37
Work with Slicer Pads ................................................................................................................................................... 37
Pad Parameters Specic to Slicer Mode...................................................................................................38
To Manually Create or Remove Slices: .................................................................................................39
To Use Auto Scan to Create Slices:......................................................................................................... 40
To Use Slice to Grid:.......................................................................................................................................... 40
To Use Slices to Synchronize Playback of Clip Pads:................................................................. 40
Work with Granular Pads ............................................................................................................................................41
Pad Parameters Specic to Granular Mode............................................................................................41
Recording New WAV Files .........................................................................................................................................42
To record a single WAV le:.........................................................................................................................42
Working with WAV Files Recorded on Blackbox ................................................................................45
If you are recording WAVs for the current preset:.......................................................................45
If you are recording WAVs to build up a library of sounds:....................................................45
Advanced Recording Techniques..................................................................................................................46
To Use Resampling to Layer Recordings and Save Effects: ..................................................46
To Record a Multi-Sample Bank using MIDI or CV + Gate Automation: ..................... 48
To save the values you have congured for a pad back to the WAV le:.................... 52
Trim WAV Files................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Use Clipboard Functions with Pads....................................................................................................................54
Manage WAV Files .......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Working with WAV Files on the MicroSD Card..................................................................................... 55
To Delete, Save As or Rename a WAV File: .......................................................................................56
To Pack a Preset:.................................................................................................................................................57

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WORK WITH KEYS 58
To Play a Sample, Clip or Granular Mode Pad With the Traditional Keyboard:.......58
To Play a Sample, Clip or Granular Mode Pad With the Grid Keyboard:......................58
To Play Slicer Mode Pads With Keys: ....................................................................................................59
To Select a Scale on the Grid Keyboard:.............................................................................................60
WORK WITH SEQUENCES 61
Record and Play Sequences......................................................................................................................................61
To Toggle Song Mode On and Off: ..........................................................................................................61
To Record a Sequence: ...................................................................................................................................62
To Play Sequences:............................................................................................................................................62
To Edit and View the Notes and Pad Triggers in a Sequence:............................................63
You can use the INFO button with a selected sequence cell to view and edit the
sequence. ................................................................................................................................................................63
To Copy and Clear Sequences:..................................................................................................................65
To Edit Sequence Settings:..........................................................................................................................66
To Use Sequence Quick Action Buttons: ...........................................................................................67
To Adjust Probability and Velocity for Note Events: ...................................................................67
To Import a MID le into a Sequence: .................................................................................................68
WORK WITH SONG SECTIONS 70
To Toggle Song Mode:.....................................................................................................................................70
Record and Play Song Sections .............................................................................................................................70
To Record a Song Section: ...........................................................................................................................70
To Play Song Sections:.....................................................................................................................................71
To Reorder Song Sections:...........................................................................................................................72
To Edit Song Sections:.....................................................................................................................................72
To Change the Tempo of a Song:............................................................................................................ 73
To Add Swing to a Song:................................................................................................................................73
APPLY EFFECTS 74
To Route a Pad to an Effect:........................................................................................................................74
To Modify Effect Parameters:.....................................................................................................................74
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To Adjust the Sound Level and Pan of a Pad:.................................................................................76
To Mute and Unmute Pads: ........................................................................................................................76
MANAGE PRESETS 77
To Save Changes to a Preset: .....................................................................................................................78
To Load a Preset:.................................................................................................................................................79
To Pack a Preset:.................................................................................................................................................79
To Clean unused WAV les out of a Preset’s folder:.................................................................. 80
To Delete a Preset:............................................................................................................................................ 80
To Rename a Preset: .........................................................................................................................................81
To Save Current Changes as a New Preset:.......................................................................................81
Work with Preset Files on the MicroSD Card................................................................................................82
Legacy Presets ...................................................................................................................................................................82
What will happen to my legacy presets? How do I convert them to the new le
structure? ................................................................................................................................................................82
When will my legacy WAV les get cleaned out of the root folder?..............................83
TOOLS 84
Settings on the Tools Screen:........................................................................................................................... 84
USE MIDI DEVICES WITH BLACKBOX 86
Work with MIDI Inputs .................................................................................................................................................86
To Trigger Pad Hits and Sequences with a MIDI Device:........................................................87
To Play Notes and Use Common MIDI Modulation Signals with a Specic Pad or
Pads:............................................................................................................................................................................88
To Play Notes and Use MIDI Modulation Signals with the Currently Selected Pad:
88
To Congure MIDI Modulation for a Parameter Using Named MIDI Sources:........89
To Use MIDI Learn mode to Modulate a Parameter: .................................................................90
To Remove MIDI Modulation from a Parameter:..........................................................................91
To Use MIDI Notes to Play Slices:..............................................................................................................91
Sharing of MIDI Input Channels .....................................................................................................................93
Use MIDI Program Change to Open a Preset .......................................................................................94
To Enable or Disable MIDI Program Changes:...............................................................................94
Work with MIDI Outputs.............................................................................................................................................94

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To Send MIDI Notes from a Sequence to an External MIDI Device:................................95
To Send MIDI Notes from a Pad to an External MIDI Device:..............................................95
SYNCHRONIZE PLAYBACK WITH A CLOCK 96
Congure Blackbox to Follow an External Clock................................................................................96
Send the Blackbox Clock Signal to External Devices.......................................................................97
Reset the Clock..................................................................................................................................................................97
POWERING MIDI DEVICES 98
CREATE PRESET TEMPLATES FOR RE-USE 99
To Congure a Pad without a WAV le: .............................................................................................99
To Add a WAV le to a Template Pad:..................................................................................................99
REDUCE ALIASING WHEN PLAYING PADS CHROMATICALLY 100
PROCESSOR MANAGEMENT TIPS 101
UPDATE FIRMWARE, AUDIO FILES AND PRESETS 102
Switch to a New MicroSD Card While Operating Blackbox ............................................................. 102
Backup Your Presets and WAV Files................................................................................................................. 102
To Install New Firmware:.............................................................................................................................102
Reset a Blackbox Preset to Factory Settings .............................................................................................. 103
TECHNICAL SPECS 104
On-Board Memory ........................................................................................................................................................104
Maximum Sample Length.......................................................................................................................................104
Samples Supported......................................................................................................................................................104
Maximum Number of Voices Supported ......................................................................................................104
Pin Mapping for Mini TRS Jack to MIDI 5 Pin DIN Connectors....................................................... 105
STAY UP TO DATE 106
Demonstration Videos and Latest Documentation ..............................................................................106
Connect with Other Blackbox Users ................................................................................................................106
Contact Us ..........................................................................................................................................................................106

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WELCOME
Welcome to the blackbox user manual. Thanks for taking the team to read this. If you
want to get a quick overview of the basic features of blackbox, please check out the Quick
Start Guide. You can nd it in the box with your blackbox, or on the blackbox support
page at:
https://1010music.com/blackboxdocs
If you are ready to get more detail about a specic feature or learn more of the
capabilities of this portable sampling studio, then this is the document for you. We will
get into more detail about setup options, explain the features in each of the screens, get
your MIDI connections working, move les around and cover some tips to get the most
out of your blackbox.
If you still have questions after reading this manual, join our forum at
forum.1010music.com. You can specically get blackbox support at:
https://forum.1010music.com/forum/products/blackbox/support-blackbox
Our support team and other users are out there to help you and to exchange ideas about
how to get the most out of blackbox. Registered forum users can also get the latest
rmware with new features and bug xes in the downloads section of the forum.
Registration is free, but you will need to provide an email address.
Before you get started, you may want to check for rmware updates for your blackbox.
Learn how to do that in Update Firmware, Audio Files and Presets section near the end of
this document. This document covers version 1.7 rmware.
Pads Keys Sequences
FX
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SET UP BLACKBOX
You have probably already plugged in your blackbox and started to play with it. Let’s
make sure you have everything set up properly so you can follow along with the manual.
Blackbox stores all of the samples and presets on the microSD card. Before you can use
the blackbox, you will need to insert the microSD card, connect to power and connect to
one or more outputs. You can then also connect an audio input for recording.
MicroSD Card for Storage
Take the microSD card out of it’s plastic case, Ain the
gure to the right. Insert the microSD card, with the text
facing up and the notched edge to the right, into the
MICRO SD slot, S, on the front panel. The card reader is
spring loaded. Push the card in to remove it when
needed later. Leave it in for now.
Power
Blackbox needs to be connected to a 2 amp power
source. You can plug it into a standard power outlet or a
USB power supply. Either way, you will insert the square
end of the USB Power cord, B, into the POWER
connection on the back panel. The connection is snug to
ensure that the device stays plugged in during use.
Standard Power Outlet:
If you are plugging directly into a standard power outlet,
slide the appropriate two or three prong connector, E,
onto the USB power supply, D. Then connect the atter
end of the USB power cord, B, into the USB connection
on the power supply. Bluebox will turn on as soon as the
power is connected.
USB Power Outlet:
If you are using your own USB power supply, plug the
atter end of the USB power cord into a 2 amp USB
power supply, such as a USB outlet or a USB battery
AA B CD
What Comes in the Box
S
MicroSD Slot

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Output Connections
Connect speakers or headphones to the audio outputs
on the back panel. To start, we recommend connecting
external speakers or headphones to the PHONES jack,
since all outputs are routed to the PHONES jack and you
can control volume from blackbox. All of the audio jacks
are stereo 3.5mm connectors. This makes for a total of 6
audio outputs (3 Audio Out jacks x2), stereo headphones,
and a stereo input. The audio output will be at Eurorack
levels which is +/- 5 volts. This is louder than a consumer
electronics line level, so you may need a mixer to
connect with consumer electronics gear.
NOTE:
►Not all USB power supplies are created equal. Make sure your power
supply can provide 2 amps of power. The USB power supply included
with blackbox will do this.
►Not all USB Type B cables are the same. Some are made only for data,
while others are designed to carry power. Blackbox comes with a USB
Type B power cable. If you want to replace it with a longer cable, be
sure it is rated to carry power.
►You can take the microSD card out and reinsert while blackbox is
powered up.
►When you plug blackbox into a USB power bank, keep in mind that
these power banks do not send information to blackbox about how
much power is remaining. There may be a low power indicator light on
the power bank itself. Blackbox will not give you a warning when power
is low, so be sure to save your presets before the power bank runs out.
►Some batteries may not be sufcient to support a USB MIDI device in
addition to blackbox. See Powering MIDI Devices below for more
information.
Back Panel

Test Your Setup
Let’s make sure you are getting some sound out of your blackbox
before we continue.
1. Press the PADS button. You will see a grid of samples that
have been assigned to the current preset.
2. Touch one of the pads on the touchscreen to trigger
playback of the pad. You should hear the sample playing
out through the connected audio output.
If you don’t hear anything, try a different pad. Some pads may be
assigned to different outputs, but all pads will play out through the
PHONES output. If you get a white bar across the bottom of the pad,
push the PLAY button to start the clock and enable playback of the
Clip pad.
Connect an Audio Input for Sampling
Blackbox assumes Eurorack level audio is coming in to the AUDIO IN jack at +/-5V. If you
are using a line level signal of +/- 1V, you may need to adjust the input gain on the
recording screen. You could also use a mixer or preamp with your microphone or other
input to adjust the level of the incoming signal. See the section Record a New Wave File
for more information about working with inputs.
Your blackbox should be setup and working now. Next we will cover the basic controls
and workow of blackbox.
Pads Screen
Control the Volume
If you are using the PHONES jack, you can control the volume of the
output:
1. Press the TOOLS button.
2. Turn the knob next to the Headphone parameter at the top
right.
Tools Screen
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OVERVIEW
Blackbox is a compact sampling studio.
With blackbox, you can record and play
samples, sequence those samples into
patterns and riffs, and then record those
sequences into sections, which together can
form a song. Use blackbox to record
complete compositions from the comfort of
your studio or, with the help of a USB power
block, from the seat of your train or the park
bench. You can also use blackbox to create
materials to play in the background while
you sing or perform with other instruments.
We can’t wait to see what you create with it!
Blackbox has a fairly simple set of input controls. You choose which functional area you
are controlling by pushing the white navigation buttons. You control playback and
recording of clips, sequences and songs using the black REC,STOP and PLAY buttons.
You select and trigger sound elements and congure parameters using the touch screen
and the knobs. The INFO button allows you to drill into an item selected on the screen to
edit more details. Push it again to access more detailed information about the item. The
BACK button takes you to the previous screen.
Navigation Highlights
To build your song with blackbox, start by working through the navigation buttons from
left to right. You can certainly jump around and do things in any order, but the general
ow is to start on the left and move to the right.
PADS Play, record, and organize a bank of samples. Blackbox comes with hundreds of
samples and allows you to record or transfer over your own WAV les.
KEYS Play samples chromatically. You can also connect a MIDI device to blackbox to
trigger pads.
SEQS Record sequences as you play pads or keys. Each sequence can record any one
or more of the pads. Toggle sequences on and off over time.
SONG Enable Song Mode to record Song Sections as you turn sequences on and off.
FX Apply effects to individual pads. Adjust the parameters for the delay and reverb
effects.
MIX Adjust the volume and pan of each pad.
PSET Save your work and start a new creation.
BACK INFO
blackbox
PADS KEYS SEQS SONG FX MIX PSET TOOLS
REC STOP PLAY

Display Highlights
The black bar along the top of the screen displays the blackbox playback state and
recording context. The number pair on the left displays the overall playback time in
measures and beats. The text in the middle displays the recording context. In Song Mode,
this will display the name of the section that you are recording into. When not in Song
Mode, this displays the number of the sequence that will be recorded. You can toggle the
state of Song Mode by pushing the SONG button, then touching the on-screen Song
button. Song Mode is active when the on-screen button is blue. In the top right-hand
corner, a progress bar displays the current playback progress of the sequence or section
that has recording context.
Pads Screen
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QUICK START
Blackbox comes with a number of presets on the included microSD card. Let’s explore
one to see how blackbox works. We will dive into more detail later. We will start by loading
a preset:
1. Push the white PSET button to see the preset loader screen.
2. Turn any knob to scroll through the list of presets until you have SL BASS MUSIC
KIT highlighted in blue.
3. Touch the Load button at the top of the screen to load the preset and go to the
PADS screen. If this preset is already loaded, the Load button will be disabled.
Explore PADS
Touch the PADS button to go to the Pads screen with a grid of 16 WAV les. Touch a pad
to trigger it. Depending on how the pad is congured, the sample might play all the way
through each time you press it, it might play only while you are touching the pad, or it
might play until you touch it again. A blue progress bar appears at the bottom of the pad
while it is playing. You can trigger multiple sample pads at once.
The pink box indicates which pad is currently selected. Use the touch screen or a knob to
select a pad. Push INFO to cycle between the WAV screen and the parameters screens for
the selected pad. Touch the page names at the bottom of the parameters screen to
access additional parameter pages. Touch the name of the WAV le at the top of the
waveform screen to select a different WAV le for this pad. Touch the grid icon in the top
left corner to select a different pad to edit. The colored square in the grid indicates the
selected pad.
While on the Pads screen, turn the lower right knob to access the Clipboard menu, where
you can cut, copy, paste and clear pads. Turn the knob the other way to bring back the
Velocity slider.
Pads With Velocity Slider Pads With Clipboard Menu

Explore KEYS
Let’s nd some new ways to play with our samples on the Keys
screen. To start, please select one of the pads labeled SY Chor and
push the KEYS button. Blackbox displays a keyboard on the screen.
Touch some of the keys on the keyboard to hear the selected pad
play pitch shifted by key. You can adjust which octave is playing by
touching the arrow buttons above the keyboard or by turning a
knob. The C keys are numbered so you can quickly identify which
octave will be playing.
Push INFO to access the Grid Based keyboard. Use the two buttons
at the top right of the screen to select the Key and Scale that will be
used by the grid keyboard. Now you can play without worrying
about hitting an off-key note.
If you have a slicer pad selected when you are on the Keys screen,
the keys and grid squares will trigger different slices. The rst slice
plays with C2. We will go into more detail about slicer pads later.
Explore Sequences
Now that we know how to trigger the pads, let’s play some sequences. Before we do that,
let’s take a minute to turn off Song Mode. Push the white SONG button. You will see a list
of sections that have been created for this song. Touch the on-screen Song button to
toggle the state of Song Mode. The on-screen Song button is blue when Song Mode is
active, but for now let’s make it gray for inactive so we can focus on sequences.
Push SEQS to go to the Sequences screen with a grid of 16 sequence
cells. The cells that have sequences have dots in the mini-piano roll
icon on the cell. Touch one or more lled cells to make them active.
A white box appears around the active sequences. Push the black
PLAY button to play the active sequences. Touch sequences to turn
them on and off. There may be a delay in response as the blackbox
waits for the next quantization point before triggering the sequence.
Playing sequences have a blue progress bar at the bottom of the cell.
Sequences that are queued and waiting for a quantization break to
play have a white box in place of the blue progress bar. Push STOP
when you are done. Push STOP a second time to interrupt any pads
that continue to play out after the sequence ended.
Select a sequence by touching the cell or turning a knob. The
currently selected sequence is highlighted pink. The number of this
sequence is displayed in the context bar above the grid. This is visible
on all of the top-level screens. This is the sequence that will capture
Grid Keyboard
Sequences
Keys Screen
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the notes and pad triggers you play while recording. Push the INFO button repeatedly to
cycle through the piano roll and parameter pages for the sequence.
Select an empty sequence cell and we will record into it. Push PADS to go to the Pads
screen. Hold down the REC button and push PLAY to start recording a sequence. After
the 4 beat count down, tap some pads to create a sequence. By default, the sequence is
one bar long. Blackbox will play the sequence in a loop as soon as you nish recording it.
If you tap some more pads, you will add more pad triggers to the sequence. Push REC to
stop recording while the sequence still plays. You can choose different sequences to
record into while the other sequences are playing. Press STOP when you want the
sequences to stop.
Before we move on to song sections, go back to the SEQS screen and touch OFF on the
right. This will deactivate all sequences.
Explore Song Sections
Push the SONG button to go to the Song screen with its list of song
sections. Touch the on-screen Song button to enable Song Mode.
Notice that the context bar at the top of the screen now displays the
name of the currently selected section. Now press PLAY to play the
song sections in order starting with the selected section. You can
jump around between the sections by touching a section to make it
the next section. You can play a section on loop by touching the
Loop button at the top of the screen.
While a song section is playing, push the SEQS button to watch as blackbox plays the
sequences in the section. You can play additional sequences by making them active. This
will not add to the song section because you aren’t recording yet.
While a song section is playing, push the PADS button to watch pads being triggered by
the sequences in the song section. Touch a pad to trigger it and play along. On the Song
screen, turn the top left knob to adjust the BPM of the internal clock. The song will slow
down or speed up in real time as you adjust this. Turn the top right knob to adjust the
amount of swing in the notes. Push STOP to end playback of the song section.
Song Sections

Song
mode? Button Pressed Result
On PLAY Play the currently selected section plus any active
sequences.
On REC +
Play Record start and stop events for sequences and save this
in the selected section. This information is recorded as an
overlay, so you can add to a section over time.
On STOP Stop playing and recording all sections and sequences.
Off PLAY Play any active sequences. You can start and stop
sequences while playing. The sequences will play in a
loop until you press STOP or deactivate them.
Off REC +
Play Play any active sequences and record any PADS or KEYS
entries into the currently selected sequence. This is
recorded as an overlay so you can add to a sequence over
time. The sequences will play and record in a loop until
you press STOP or deactivate them.
Off STOP Stop playing and recording all sequences.
Song Mode and REC | STOP | PLAY Buttons
Let’s talk about Song Mode and the transit buttons. When Song Mode is disabled, the
PLAY,STOP and REC buttons generally control the sequences. The one exception is when
you are recording a new sample on the Sample Recording screen. When Song Mode is
enabled, the PLAY,STOP and REC buttons control the song sections. The text in the top
middle of the top-level screens always indicates what will be the target of a recording
action. If Song Mode is disabled, this text will indicate which sequence cell is currently
selected, e.g. Seq 8. When Song Mode is enabled, this text will indicate which Song
section is currently selected, e.g. Inspiration. Here’s what happens when you use the
transit buttons in the different modes:
To record a song section, select the section you want to record into and then hold REC
while you press PLAY. Any sequences that are active at this time will start to play and be
recorded into the section. Touch sequence cells to activate and deactivate them and add
them to the section. If you record on top of a previously recorded section, it will add to the
content that is already there.
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To Save a Preset:
If you want to save the work you have done so far:
1. Push PSET to display the Preset Screen.
2. Touch File and then touch Save or Save As. If you choose Save As, you will have
a chance to save to a new preset so you don’t overwrite the original preset.
Next we will create a new preset and dive into more detail about each of the functional
areas of blackbox.
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Note:
►Blackbox does not automatically save changes as you work. If you don’t
save your changes, the preset will remain in its original state on your
microSD card when you load a different preset, create a new preset or
power down blackbox.

CREATE A NEW PRESET
A preset is the master le that stores a blackbox composition. It holds the pad
assignments, sequences, song sections, FX settings, Mix settings and the detailed
parameters for each of these. Blackbox does not automatically save your work. You must
save the preset to avoid losing your work when you change presets or turn off the unit.
To Create and Name a Preset:
First, you will create a new preset that will be used to store your
creation. Follow these steps to create and name your preset:
1. Touch the PSET button below the screen to display the
Preset Management screen. This screen shows a list of the
presets stored on the microSD card with a menu across the
top. The currently selected preset is highlighted in blue.
2. Touch File then New in the top menu. Use the onscreen
keyboard to enter a name for the preset. Touch Enter to
save the name and return to the Presets screen with the
new preset selected.
3. Push the PADS button to start working with your new
preset from the Pads screen.
Preset
Management
Preset File Menu
Note:
►When blackbox rst starts up, it loads the last preset you used on this
microSD card.
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SCREEN NAVIGATION MAP
The diagram below shows the primary navigation paths through blackbox. You can use
this to see where we are going and where we have been.
FX Parameters
FX
Keys Grid
Sequences
I
Pads
Mix Mute
(empty pad)
"New Rec"
Tools
Presets
Pad Parameters
Load and Record
Modulation
Parameters
Waveform
"Option"
B
I
= Push Button
= Push INFO
= Push BACK
= Touch On Screen
Key
B
B
B
B
I
B
I
B
I
I
B
I
B
B
B
I
I
I
I
I
"Load"
B
BACK INFO
blackbox
PADS KEYS SEQS SONG FX MIX PSET TOOLS
REC STOP PLAY
TOOLS
PSET
MIX
FX
FX
KEYS
Seq
PADS
Piano Roll
Song Parameters
SONG Song Sections
Sequence
Parameters Pg. 1
Sequence
Param. Pg 2
FX Modulation
Parameters
Load and Record
Multi Mode
“1X”→”MX”

WORK WITH PADS
Each pad in blackbox can be assigned a WAV le or a folder of WAV les. You can
congure playback options, such as trigger mode and looping, individually for each pad.
Once a pad is loaded, you can touch the pad on the main Pads screen to trigger it. You
can also use the Keys screen to play the currently selected pad. When you trigger a pad
from the Keys screen, a pad with a single WAV le is pitch shifted to correspond to the
note played. Multi-sample pads play the WAV le with a root note closest to the played
note, with pitch shifting if needed. We’ll talk more about multi-samples later.
Steps Common to All Pad Modes
From the Pads screen you will choose WAV les to assign to pads and assign a mode to
each pad. The main screen has a 4x4 grid of 16 light gray pads. A WAV le can be assigned
to each of these pads, and each pad is assigned a Pad Mode.
Blackbox supports the following pad modes:
Icon Pad Mode Description Reverse Playback Beat Sync
Set
Loop
Points Play Slices Poly- phony
Sample Use to play single notes or
drum hits. You can control
start and end points for
playback and looping.
Supports reverse playback,
along with forward and
bidirectional looping.
√ √
16
notes
Sample:
Multi-
Sample
Mode
Spread a folder full of wav
les across the keyboard
to get more realistic
instrument pitch shifting
or to map different sounds
to each key on the
keyboard.
16
notes
Clip Use for synchronized loops
and quantized playback,
e.g. drum loops and guitar
tracks between one and
eight measures long.
√
2 notes
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