1010music Toolbox User manual

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Toolbox User Manual

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Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3!
Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4!
Front Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 4!
Main Screen Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 5!
Series Compatibility............................................................................................................................................................... 5!
Setup Toolbox ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6!
Rack Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6!
Connect a Gate Output to a Sound Generating Module .................................................................................................. 6!
Connect a MIDI Controller Input.......................................................................................................................................... 6!
Play Settings........................................................................................................................................................................... 6!
Manage Playback....................................................................................................................................................................... 7!
Select a Preset........................................................................................................................................................................ 7!
Save a Preset .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7!
Start Playback of the Sequencers and Function Generators ............................................................................................. 8!
Mute Mode............................................................................................................................................................................. 8!
Use the Sequencers and Function Generators ....................................................................................................................... 8!
Use the Gate Sequencer ....................................................................................................................................................... 8!
Use the Note Sequencer....................................................................................................................................................... 9!
Use the LFO Function Generators ..................................................................................................................................... 11!
Use the Control Voltage Sequencer .................................................................................................................................. 12!
Apply Modulation.................................................................................................................................................................... 13!
Synchronizing with Other Modules........................................................................................................................................ 13!
Preset Management ................................................................................................................................................................ 14!
Select a Preset...................................................................................................................................................................... 14!
Save a Preset ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14!
Copy a Preset....................................................................................................................................................................... 14!
Rename a Preset .................................................................................................................................................................. 14!
Delete a Preset..................................................................................................................................................................... 15!
Use “Save As” to Save Current Changes to a Preset as Another Preset........................................................................ 15!
Update Firmware and Manage Preset Files .......................................................................................................................... 15!
Install New Firmware ........................................................................................................................................................... 15!
Backup and Restore Your Presets ...................................................................................................................................... 15!
Technical Specs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16!
Module Specs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16!
Pin Mapping for Mini TRS Audio Jack to MIDI 5 Pin DIN Connectors............................................................................ 16!
Learn More ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16!

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Welcome
Thank you for buying our toolbox. Every good craftsperson needs a toolbox that contains some standard tools that
help them do their work. We think Eurorack musicians need a toolbox for their craft as well. This toolbox contains
sequencers and function generators that provide CV and MIDI outputs for use in controlling other modules. You
can’t create music with toolbox alone, but it certainly offers some tools to help you work with your other materials to
create the music you imagine.
In this manual, we will start by giving you an overview of the front panel hardware and the Main screen so you know
what you have to work with. After that, we will set up the module. Next we will quickly discuss basic preset usage and
muting capabilities. Then we will walk you through how to use each of the sequencers and function generators,
followed by a discussion of using modulators with the sequencers. Then we will cover how to synchronize toolbox
with other modules. Finally, we will go into more depth about preset management tasks and discuss how to upgrade
your firmware.
If you would rather get a quick overview of how to use the module, see the Toolbox Quick Start Guide that came with
the module and that is also available online at https://1010music.com/toolbox-documentation-software.
We use the following text formatting conventions in this document:
On Screen References: Used for text that refers to names of screens or on screen graphical
elements.
Front Panel Hardware: Used for text that refers to physical elements on the front panel of
the module, but not on the touchscreen.
This document applies to version 1.0.3 of the toolbox firmware.

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Overview
Toolbox is a musically intelligent control module capable of driving a rack full of gear. It features both MIDI and
Control Voltage interconnects for interfacing with all kinds of different hardware. Toolbox takes full advantage of the
integrated 3.5″touch screen to give immediate access to sequences, parameters, and events. The screen provides a
full overview of all the active notes and events. It even offers touch based scrolling and zooming, just like a smart
phone, to make editing easy and fun. Toolbox is a great way to be creative on your terms.
Front Panel Overview
The front panel of toolbox contains a touch screen, control knobs, HOME and INFO buttons, MIDI input and output
jacks, and CV input and output jacks as shown in Figure 1. The INFO and HOME buttons at the top of the front
panel of toolbox are used to navigate the screens. Press INFO to view the information screen for the current
selection. In some cases, you can press INFO more than once to get to deeper information. The HOME button
generally takes you back a screen. If you get lost, you can press HOME until you get back to the Main screen.
The Control Knobs are used to cycle through options on the screen. When there are several parameters on the
screen, use the Control Knob closest to a parameter to set its value. Below the screen there are a series of mini TS
audio jacks that are used for MIDI and Control Voltage input and output.
Figure 1: Front Panel Overview

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Main Screen Overview
The toolbox Main screen shows a representation of each of the different sequencer and function outputs. The
columns of the screen display are mapped to the input and output jacks below the screen. You can touch the
individual elements on the screen in columns 2 through 4 to access parameter screens for each element. Each row of
input and output jacks corresponds to a row of controls on the screen. You can also touch the Play button in the
lower left corner to toggle playback of the sequences on and off. The Play button has a blue bar across the bottom
when the module is playing.
Figure 2: Main Screen Overview
From left to right, the columns display the following:
Column
Name
Description
1
CV Mod In
Displays the state of the external control voltage modulation inputs in rows 1 through 3.
Row 4 displays the state of CV Mod In 4 that controls playback.
2
Gate
Sequencers
Displays a small representation of the four gate sequences. Touch each row to configure
the corresponding sequencer.
3
Note
Sequencers
Displays a small representation of the note sequences. Touch each row to configure the
corresponding note sequence. The left column of output jacks below this column outputs
the gate signal, and the right column outputs the pitch.
4
Function
Generators
Displays a representation of the CV voltage currently output by the corresponding function
generator or sequencer. The LFO range is from -5V to +5V. The SEQ range is 0V to +5V.
Touch an LFO or SEQ button to configure the parameters.
Series Compatibility
Toolbox is not part of the Series 1 group of modules from 1010music. It uses a different hardware platform that is
more focused on providing outputs. Therefore, toolbox cannot run the firmware for Series 1 modules.

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Setup Toolbox
In this section we will discuss how to install toolbox in your Eurorack, insert the microSD card, and configure the basic
input and output signals.
Rack Installation
First let’s make sure you have a compatible Eurorack. Toolbox requires a +12V
connection and uses the standard 16-pin ribbon cable to connect to the rack. You
should always power down the Eurorack when connecting new modules. Remove
toolbox from the packing material and attach the ribbon cable to the back of the
module. The cable is bi-directional so it does not matter which end is inserted into
the module. However, the connector must be in the correct orientation. The
connector on the module is keyed so the ribbon cable won’t fit in the wrong
orientation. The correct orientation places the edge of the ribbon cable with the
red line on the left side of the module as shown in Figure 3 to the right. Next,
connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the power supply for your Eurorack.
When connecting to the Eurorack power supply, extra care is needed because not
all power supplies are keyed to ensure correct orientation. The ribbon cable should
be connected to the power supply so that the edge of the ribbon cable with the
red line is aligned with the −12V pins on the power supply bus. When you power
up, watch closely to make sure that the module powers up. If the touch screen
doesn’t respond right away, turn off the rack and confirm the cable orientation. 1010music modules do contain some
buffering to prevent burning out the module but that only buffers for so long. Don’t power up yet.
Next make sure the microSD card that came with the module is inserted into the Memory Card Slot. Most modules
come with the microSD card already inserted. The card should be inserted with the notched edge down. Now you
can power up the rack. The module should start up in less than 10 seconds and you will see the Main screen as
shown in Figure 2: Main Screen Overview above.
Note:
•A microSD card must be inserted into toolbox before you can get started. All presets are stored on
the microSD card. Preset changes are only saved when you choose to save them.
Connect a Gate Output to a Sound Generating Module
Toolbox itself does not generate sound. It generates MIDI and Control Voltage signals that drive other sound
generating modules, such as bitbox, synthbox and third party drum and synthesizer modules. In order to hear an
example of the output of toolbox, connect a patch cord between Gate Sequencer output jacks 1, 2, 3 or 4, and an
external module. For example, you could connect it to a control voltage trigger on synthbox or bitbox. Configure the
receiving module to play a sound when the gate signal is triggered.
Connect a MIDI Controller Input
Toolbox allows you to record Note Sequences from a MIDI input. If your MIDI controller has a mini TRS audio jack
connector, then you can try to plug it directly into the MIDI Input Jack using a standard patch cable. However, there
are competing standards for implementing mini TRS audio jacks for MIDI, so you may need to use a MIDI adapter. If
it has a 5 Pin DIN connector, use an appropriate MIDI Adapter. Read the blog post Mini TRS Audio Jacks for
MIDI Connections Compatibility Guide on our website at https://1010music.com/stereo-minijacks-
midi-connections-compatibility-guide for more details about the MIDI adapter.
Toolbox accepts input from all MIDI channels.
Play Settings
There are several global settings that apply to all of the sequencers and function generators. Follow these steps to
configure these settings:
Figure 3: Ribbon Cable
Orientation on Module

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1. Press HOME to return to the Main screen if needed.
2. Touch Play and then press INFO to display the Play Settings screen.
3. Use the Control Knobs to adjust the following parameters:
Parameter
Description
Range of Values
BPM
The beats per minute used for playback
of sequences and function generators
when the internal clock is used.
40 to 250
Key Mode
Sets the type of scale used by the note
sequencers for the purpose of quantizing
the pitch. Choose Chromatic if you do
not want the pitch quantized.
Minor Blues
Minor Pent
Minor
Major Pent
Major
Chromatic
Root Note
Together with Key Mode, this will set the
exact scale and key signature that
toolbox will use for pitch quantization by
the note sequencers.
A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E,
F, F#, G G#
4. Press HOME when done to return to the main screen.
Note:
•If the Main screen is in Mute mode when you press INFO, toolbox will first turn off Mute mode and
stay on the Main screen. Press INFO again to display the Global Settings screen.
Manage Playback
Before we start creating our own sequences, lets make sure the module is setup properly by playing back some
content from a preset that comes with the module.
Select a Preset
A preset is a set of pre-configured sequences, function generators and modulators. You can use the 1010music
presets or create your own. To select a preset:
1. Press the HOME button to display the Main screen if needed.
2. Cycle through the presets by touching the +and –buttons at the top of
the Touch Screen on either side of the name of the preset (e.g.
003THIRD NOODLE in Figure 2: Main Screen Overview above).
3. Alternatively, you can touch the name of the preset or the space above it
to display the Preset Selection screen.
4. Turn a Control Knob to select the desired preset.
5. Touch Load to load the selected preset and go back to the Main screen.
Save a Preset
Toolbox does not automatically save your changes to presets. You have to
manually save by following these steps:
1. From the Main screen, touch the preset name to display the Preset
Selection screen.
2. Touch Edit to display the Preset Edit Submenu.
3. Touch Save to save the changes to the preset and return to the Main
screen.
Learn more about managing presets in Preset Management below.
Figure 5: Preset
Selection Screen
Figure 4: Settings Screen
Figure 6: Preset Edit
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Start Playback of the Sequencers and Function Generators
Toolbox comes with two presets that demonstrate the use of the sequencers and function generators. Let’s play one
of them to demonstrate the use of the module. Select one of the two supplied presets: STABS or BBQ. Note that
these presets have gate sequencers 1, 2 and 3 configured.
To control playback of all of the sequencers and function generators:
1. Press the HOME button to display the Main screen if needed.
2. Touch Play in the lower left corner of the screen to toggle playback on and off. The Play button is pink
when it is selected. The blue bar at the bottom of the Play button indicates when playback is active.
3. You can also use CV Mod In 4 to control playback. Each high signal received on CV Mod In 4 will
toggle playback on and off.
Toolbox will now generate a sequence of gate signals out through the Gate Sequencer output jacks 1, 2, 3
and 4which can trigger notes on another module. Listen to the output of the receiving module to hear the
sequences. (Note that the presets that come with Toolbox only have Gate Sequencers 1, 2 and 3 configured, so no
signal will go out Gate Sequencer output jack 4 when using these presets as they were originally configured.)
Toolbox allows you to switch presets in real time to switch all patterns at once. If you switch presets during playback,
the change will take effect at the beginning of the next bar. This change is quantized to measure to give you smooth
transitions. You can also use modulation to alter pattern length, step size, and transposition to get maximum use out
of a single pattern.
Mute Mode
Toolbox offers the ability to quickly mute individual function or sequencer component outputs. This allows you to
turn different components on and off during the course of playback or to isolate a single component while creating
the sequence.
To use Mute Mode to temporarily disable playback of toolbox components:
1. Press HOME to return to the Main screen if needed.
2. Press HOME to toggle Mute Mode on and off. In Mute Mode, the colors of the screen components
change to green and red.
3. Touch boxes on the screen to mute them. Touch them again to re-activate them. Green elements are active
and red elements are muted.
Use the Sequencers and Function Generators
Now that we have tested the module setup we are ready to start creating our own
functions and sequencers. Toolbox has 4 gate sequencers, 4 note sequencers, and 4
function generators. The function generators include 3 low frequency oscillators
(LFOs) and 1 control voltage sequence (SEQ) generator. On the Main screen, the
second column from the left contains a series of squares that show a miniature
representation of each of the gate sequencers. The next column to the right contains
a series of rectangles that represent the four note sequencers. The rightmost column
contains buttons for each of the 3 LFO function generators and the control voltage
sequencer. You can touch each of the elements in these columns to access the
screens used to configure them. You can also use the Control Knobs to change the
currently selected element. The current selection is highlighted in pink. You can then
press the INFO button to configure the selected element. Each of these elements
maps to a Control Voltage output in the grid below the touchscreen.
Use the Gate Sequencer
The Gate Sequencer is a useful way to create a repeating pattern of ON and OFF control voltage signals. These
signals are then typically used to trigger notes or effects in other modules. For toolbox, the ON signal output will be
+5V, and the OFF signal will be 0V. Due to the nature of CV signals, the Gate Sequencer output is monophonic.
Figure 7: Main Screen
with Note Sequencer 1
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Toolbox has four gate sequencers that generate a sequence of gate signals to Gate Outputs 1 through 4.Each
Gate Sequencer on the touchscreen maps to one Gate Output jack. You configure the steps in the sequence by
using the control knobs and touch screen to control which steps in the sequence are ON or OFF.
To edit a Gate Sequence:
1. Press the HOME button if needed to return the Main Screen.
2. Touch one of the Gate Sequencers in column 2 to display the Gate Sequencer
screen. The gate sequencer grid displays a series of boxes that control whether the
gate signal is on (light blue) or off (gray) at each step in the sequence. The sequence
starts with step 1 in the lower left corner and scrolls right then up. During playback, a
white outline will move through the sequence of boxes to show the current playback
position.
3. Touch a box in the sequence grid to change its state.
4. Press the INFO button to toggle the display between the Gate Sequencer screen
and the Gate Parameters screen for this gate sequencer.
5. Use the Control Knobs to adjust the values of the following parameters:
Note:
•If a value of a Gate Sequencer parameter is changed during playback of the sequence, the change
will take effect at the start of the next loop through the sequence.
Use the Note Sequencer
Toolbox’s four Note Sequencers are piano roll style sequencers that generate both CV and MIDI outputs. The CV
output is in the form of a pair of gate and pitch signals for each Note Sequencer. The CV Output is monophonic and
will play back the most recently entered note for each step in the sequence. The CV gate signals for each Note
Sequencer are output through Gate Outputs 5 – 8, labeled Note Sequencer Gate Outputs in Figure 1: Front
Panel Overview. The CV Pitch signals are output through CV Outputs 1 - 4, labeled Note Sequencer Pitch
Outputs in Figure 1: Front Panel Overview. The CV signals on Gate Outputs 5 – 8will output +5V for an ON
signal and 0V for an OFF signal. The pitch signals on CV Outputs 1 - 4output 1 volt per octave and support a
range of 0 to 5 volts. Middle C is at 2 volts.
Parameter
Description
Range of Values
Step Len
Controls the length of time the sequence
will spend on each step, in terms of
fractions of a bar.
1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T,
1/16, 1/8T, 1/8, 1/4T, ¼,
1/2T, ½, 1 bar, 2 bars, 4
bars, 8 bars
(T= Triplet)
Quant Size
Defines precisely when to restart the
sequence when using the internal clock.
When the sequence ends, toolbox will
wait until the start of the next Quant Size
interval to restart the sequence.
1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T,
1/16, 1/8T, 1/8, 1/4T, ¼,
1/2T, ½, 1 bar, 2 bars
(T= Triplet)
Step Count
The number of steps in the sequence. The
number of boxes on the screen will
remain the same, but if a value lower than
32 is selected, the sequencer will only
move through the number of steps
selected.
1 through 32
Clk Source
This parameter allows you to use an
alternative input as the clock signal. By
default, the toolbox internal clock (INT)
will be used.
INT, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3,
GATE1, GATE2, GATE3,
GATE4
Figure 8: Gate
Sequencer Screen
Figure 9: Gate
Sequencer Parameters
Screen

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The MIDI signals are output through the MIDI Output Jacks on the right edge of the module.The Note Sequencer
parameters allow you to configure the MIDI port and channel for playback of each Note Sequencer. All Note
Sequencers could output to the same port and channel, or each could be routed to a different port or channel. The
MIDI output is polyphonic and can play up to 128 notes per step per port. When the sequence is recorded via MIDI
input, the MIDI output will include gate, pitch and velocity information. Notes that are placed manually via the
touchscreen will include only gate and pitch information in the MIDI output. The Note Sequencer is the only element
of toolbox that sends a signal to the MIDI output.
Follow these steps to create a Note Sequence:
1. From the Main screen, touch one of the Note Sequencers in column 3 to display
the Note Sequencer screen. The black and white display along the left side of the
screen represents notes on a keyboard, with higher pitched notes at the top of the
screen. The vertical gray bars represent steps in the sequence. Blue rectangles
represent notes in the sequence. MIDI output can support multiple notes per step,
but CV output only supports one note per step.
2. There are three ways to add notes to the sequence:
a. Touch the screen at the step and note position desired.
b. Touch Rec to record inputs coming in through the MIDI Input Jack in real
time. Touch Rec again to stop recording.
c. Touch Step to record inputs coming in through the MIDI Input Jack with
each successive MIDI input note adding a note to the next step in the sequence. Touch Step
again to stop recording.
3. You can use the Control Knobs and touch gestures to zoom and scroll through the sequencer:
Action
Result
Turn the top left control knob
Moves the current note position cursor
Turn the top right control knob
Scrolls the piano roll up and down
Turn the bottom left control knob
Zooms the piano roll in and out vertically only
Turn the bottom right control knob
Scrolls the piano roll left and right
Two finger pinch or stretch
Zooms the piano roll in the direction pinched or stretched
Single finger drag or swipe
Scrolls the piano roll
Note:
•When the Sequencer Screen reloads, it zooms horizontally to display the number of steps that have
been selected in Step Count, and scrolls vertically to display the entered notes.
•The cursor position is restricted to the Step Count configured for this Note Sequencer.
•When recording, the sequencer will add the incoming notes to the sequence. It will not remove
previously existing notes. Touch Clear before touching REC if you want to start with a clean piano
roll.
4. Press the INFO button to toggle the display between the Note Sequencer Screen and the Note Sequencer
Parameters screen pages 1 and 2.
5. Use the Control Knobs to adjust the values of the parameters:
Parameter
Description
Range of Values
Step Len
Controls the length of time the sequence
will spend on each step, in terms of
fractions of a bar. This parameter can be
modulated.
1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T,
1/16, 1/8T, 1/8, 1/4T, ¼,
1/2T, ½, 1 bar, 2 bars, 4
bars, 8 bars
(T= Triplet)
Duty Cycle
The duration of the note events where 0%
is inaudible, and 100.0% is always playing.
0% to 100.0%
Figure 11: Note
Sequencer Parameters
Page 1
Figure 10: Note
Sequencer Screen

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Note:
•If a value of a Note Sequencer parameter is changed during playback of the sequence, the change
will take effect at the start of the next loop through the sequence.
Use the LFO Function Generators
Toolbox can generate three low frequency oscillation (LFO) signals. These outputs play out the Function
Generator Output Jacks 5 through 7. The output range for these signals is -5V to +5V. To configure an LFO:
1. From the Main screen, touch one of the LFO buttons in the right column to display the LFO Parameters
screen.
2. Use the control knobs to adjust the values of the following parameters:
Step Count
The number of steps in the sequence. The
number of boxes on the screen will
remain the same, but if a value lower than
32 is selected, the sequencer will only
move through the number of steps
selected. This parameter can be
modulated.
1 to 32
Clk Source
This parameter allows you to use an
alternative input as the clock signal. By
default, the toolbox internal clock (INT)
will be used.
INT, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3,
GATE1, GATE2, GATE3,
GATE4
MIDI Ch
The MIDI channel that this sequencer will
use for output.
1 through 16
Quant Size
Defines precisely when to restart the
sequence when using the internal clock.
When the sequence ends, toolbox will
wait until the start of the next Quant Size
interval to restart the sequence.
1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T,
1/16, 1/8T, 1/8, 1/4T, ¼,
1/2T, ½, 1 bar, 2 bars
(T= Triplet)
MIDI Port
Controls which of toolbox’s MIDI Output
jacks will be used for the output of this
sequencer. Multiple Note Sequencers
may use the same MIDI Port.
1 through 4
Transpose
Shifts the This parameter can be
modulated.
-48 to 48
Parameter
Description
Range of Values
Waveform
Choose the desired
Oscillator.
•Saw
•Rev Saw
•Triangle
•Pos Tri
•Square
•Pos Square
Sine
•Pos Sine
•Random
Depth
The amount or
amplitude of the
LFO.
0 to 100%
Rate
The frequency of the
LFO from about
0.1Hz to 12 Hz. When
Beat Sync is On,
this specifies the rate
in beats and
measures.
0 to 100%
or
1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T, 1/16, 1/8T, 1/8,
1/4T, ¼, 1/2T, ½, 1 bar, 2 bars
(T= Triplet)
Figure 13: LFO
Parameters Screen
Figure 12: Note
Sequencer Parameters
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3. Press HOME or touch the grid in the top left corner to return to the Main Screen.
Note:
•If a value of an LFO parameter is changed during playback of the sequence, the change will take
effect immediately
Use the Control Voltage Sequencer
Toolbox can generate one control voltage sequencer (SEQ) signal. This signal plays out the Control Voltage
Output Jack 8. The output range for this signal is 0V to +5V. To configure the SEQ:
4. From the Main screen, touch the SEQ button in the lower right corner to display the CV Sequencer screen.
5. Press the INFO button to display the CV Sequencer Parameters screen.
6. Use the control knobs to adjust the values of the parameters:
7. Touch the INFO button again to return to the CV Sequencer Screen.
8. On the CV Sequencer screen, use touch gestures and control knobs to configure the values of the
sequencer steps. When the sequence is playing the cursor will move across the step bars to show the
current playback position. Touch a step bar to set the value at the height selected. Turn the left control
Beat Sync
Controls the
operation of the rate
parameter.
On, Off
Parameter
Description
Range of Values
Step Len
The length of each step
in the sequence
1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T, 1/16, 1/8T,
1/8, 1/4T, ¼, 1/2T, ½, 1 bar, 2 bars, 4
bars, 8 bars
(T= Triplet)
Quant Size
Defines precisely when
to restart the sequence
when using the internal
clock. When the
sequence ends, toolbox
will wait until the start of
the next Quant Size
interval to restart the
sequence.
1/64, 1/32T, 1/32, 1/16T, 1/16, 1/8T,
1/8, 1/4T, ¼, 1/2T, ½, 1 bar, 2 bars
(T= Triplet)
Step Count
The number of steps in
the sequence. The
number of step bars on
the screen will remain
the same, but if a value
lower than 32 is
selected, the sequencer
will only move through
the number of steps
selected.
1 to 32
Clk Source
This parameter allows
you to use an alternative
input as the clock signal.
By default, the toolbox
internal clock (INT) will
be used.
INT, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3, GATE1,
GATE2, GATE3, GATE4
Figure 14: CV Sequencer
Parameters Screen
Figure 15: CV Sequencer
Screen

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knobs to move the cursor through the bars. Turn the right control knobs to adjust the height of the bar at
the currently selected step.
9. Touch the grid icon in the top left corner, or press HOME to return to the Main screen.
Note:
•The CV Sequencer Screen always shows the same number of steps and allows the cursor to move to
all of the steps. However, only the number of steps selected in the Step Count parameter will be
used during playback.
•To set the value of a step to 0, use the control knobs to adjust the value.
•If a value of a CV Sequencer parameter is changed during playback of the sequence, the change will
take effect at the start of the next loop through the sequence.
Apply Modulation
Toolbox provides the ability to modulate parameters using internal signals and external CV inputs. The following
parameters are Modulation Targets because modulation can be applied to them:
Sound Element
Parameter
Example usage
Note Sequencer
Step
Length
Use an LFO square wave to change the rhythm of a sequencer between
two different durations.
Note Sequencer
Step Count
Use an LFO to adjust the number of steps to add variation.
Note Sequencer
Transpose
Use an LFO to add movement to the pitch and variety to the sequence.
To apply a modulator to a specific modulation target:
1. From the Main screen, touch one of the Note Sequencers to display the Note Sequencer screen.
2. Press the INFO button to display the Note Sequencer Parameters screen.
3. The parameters that can be modulated will have three black boxes below them. This allows you to apply up
to three modulators to each of these parameters. Touch one of the boxes below a parameter to open the
Modulation Selection Screen.
4. Adjust the modulation parameters by turning the Control Knob closest to the parameter.
5. Once you have selected all the settings, touch the arrow (<-) in the top left
or press HOME to go back to the parameters screen.
6. Touch another black box below a parameter to add more modulation.
7. Press HOME to return to the Main screen.
Synchronizing with Other Modules
Toolbox is designed to work together with other modules. It can follow an external clock input and then use that to
control the CV and MIDI outputs to other modules. The toolbox clock can be driven by three sources, and will use the
highest priority clock signal available. The sources, in decreasing order of priority are:
1. CV clock input in the Clock Input jack
2. MIDI Clock from the MIDI Input jack
3. Internal free running clock
When a MIDI Clock is used, toolbox responds to MIDI clock pulse, play and stop signals. When a MIDI play signal is
received, the playback of the module resumes from the beginning, and the play signal is passed along to the MIDI
Parameter
Description
Range of Values
Source
The source of modulation to be
applied.
•None
•LFO1
•LFO2
•LFO3
•SEQ
•EXT1
•EXT2
•EXT3
Amount
Choose the amount of
modulation that will be applied.
-100% to +100%
Figure 16: Modulation
Selection Screen

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outputs. When a MIDI stop signal is received, the module stops playback and passes this signal along to the MIDI
outputs.
Toolbox can also drive a clock signal to other modules in a few different ways. You can use the four MIDI outputs to
output the MIDI clock to other modules. You can also use a Gate Sequencer to configure your own custom clock
signal that will go out the corresponding Gate output jack. In this way you could create a repeating sequence of
1/16th notes to generate an analog clock.
Preset Management
A preset is a set of pre-configured sequences, function generators and modulators. You can use the 1010music
presets or create your own presets to save your work.
Select a Preset
To select a preset:
6. Press the HOME button to display the Main screen if needed.
7. Cycle through the presets by touching the +and –buttons at the top of the Touch
Screen on either side of the name of the preset (e.g. STABS in Figure 2: Main
Screen Overview above).
8. Alternatively, you can touch the name of the preset or the space above it to display
the Preset Selection screen.
9. Turn a Control Knob to select the desired preset.
10. Touch Load to load the selected preset and go back to the Main screen.
Save a Preset
Toolbox does not automatically save your changes to presets. You have to manually save by
following these steps:
4. From the Main screen, touch the preset name to display the Preset Selection screen.
5. Touch Edit to display the Preset Edit Submenu.
6. Touch Save to save the changes to the preset and return to the Main screen.
Copy a Preset
If you prefer not to start with a blank slate, you can copy an existing preset.
1. From the Main screen, touch the preset name at the top of the grid to display the
Presets screen.
2. Touch the Edit button at the top of the Touch Screen to display the Preset
Edit menu.
3. Use a Control Knob to select the preset you want to copy, and then touch the
Copy button. Toolbox creates a copy of the preset that appears above the source
preset in the list. The name of the copy is the name of the source preset with “ 2”
appended to the end.
Rename a Preset
Here’s how to give a preset a new name:
1. From the Presets screen, touch the Edit button at the top of the Touch
Screen to display the Preset Edit menu.
2. Use a Control Knob to select the preset you want to rename, and then touch the
Rename button. Toolbox displays a touch screen keyboard you can use to enter a
new name. Touch the return button to save the changes and go back to the
Presets screen.
Figure 20: Preset
Naming Keyboard
Figure 19: Preset Edit
Menu
Figure 17: Preset
Selection Screen
Figure 18: Preset Edit
Submenu

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Delete a Preset
Follow these steps to delete a preset. Warning: there is no undo, and no prompt to ask “are you sure?” So make
sure you are on the correct preset before you use this. If you do accidentally delete a factory preset, you can reload it
from the factory image using the steps outlined in Update Firmware and Manage Preset Files below.
1. Touch the Edit button at the top of the Presets screen to display the Edit submenu.
2. Use a Control Knob to select the preset you want to delete, and then touch the Delete button. The
preset is immediately deleted.
Use “Save As” to Save Current Changes to a Preset as Another Preset
You can save your work on a current preset as either a new preset or overwriting a different existing preset:
1. Touch the Preset Name to display the Preset Selection screen.
2. Touch Edit to display the Edit sub-menu.
3. Touch SaveAs. Toolbox displays a touch screen keyboard you can use to enter a new name. Touch the
return button to save the changes and go back to the Presets screen.
Update Firmware and Manage Preset Files
Toolbox owners can update the module’s firmware to get the latest features and other updates. Toolbox is not cross
compatible with the Series 1 Modules, bitbox, fxbox and synthbox. The firmware can be updated with the factory
image, which includes the original presets, or just the firmware itself. You can also choose individual presets to copy
over to your microSD Card
Install New Firmware
Here are the steps required:
1. Download the toolbox firmware onto your computer. You can find the latest firmware image in the Firmware
Downloads sub-forums at https://forum.1010music.com. NOTE: You must be a registered member of the
forum in order to access the firmware download sub-forums.
2. Unpack the zip file. Some browsers do this automatically for you.
3. If you want to replace the Presets with the factory image, copy the full contents of the zip file onto a
microSD card. If you do not want to overwrite your presets, copy only the Series2.bin file to the microSD
card. Place the microSD card in your toolbox.
4. While powering up the unit, hold the Home and Info buttons. When you see the message about upgrading
the firmware, you can let go.
5. When the upgrade finishes in about 15 seconds, the unit will restart with the new software.
NOTE:
•You must register at forum.1010music.com in order to download firmware.
•You cannot run bitbox, fxbox or synthbox firmware on a toolbox module.
•You cannot run toolbox firmware on a bitbox, fxbox or synthbox module.
•The microSD card must be formatted with FAT32. The exFAT format will not work.
Backup and Restore Your Presets
It is always a good idea to keep a backup of your work. You can backup the preset files that are stored on the
microSD card by following these simple steps:
1. Remove the microSD card from your module and insert into your computer. You may need to use a
microSD adapter.
2. Copy the files from the microSD card onto your computer.
To restore one or more preset files from a backup, simply copy the preset file from the backup copy onto the
microSD card. You may rename the files.

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Technical Specs
Module Specs
Toolbox is designed with the following specs:
•Rack width: 26 HP
•Power supply requirements:
•+12V: 350mA
•-12V: 0mA
•5V: 0mA
Pin Mapping for Mini TRS Audio Jack to MIDI 5 Pin DIN Connectors
The musical instrument industry currently uses several different ways of
mapping MIDI 5 Pin DIN signals to mini TRS audio jack connectors. The
diagram to the right shows the numbering of the pins on a MIDI
connector and the labels of the connection components of a mini TRS
audio jack. 1010music products are compatible with cables that use the
following mapping of MIDI signals between female MIDI connectors
and mini TRS audio jacks:
MIDI Signal
MIDI Connector
Mini TRS Audio
Current Source
Pin 4
Tip
Current Sink
Pin 5
Ring
Shield
Pin 2
Sleeve
Table 1: MIDI Connector to Mini TRS Audio Jack Mapping
For more information on the use of adapters, read the blog post on our
website Mini TRS Audio Jacks for MIDI Connections
Compatibility Guide at:
https://1010music.com/stereo-minijacks-midi-connections-compatibility-guide
Learn More
Download the Toolbox User Manual or watch toolbox videos on our website at
https://1010music.com/toolbox-support.
Join the conversation with other toolbox owners at https://forum.1010music.com.
Figure 21: 5 Pin DIN and Mini TRS Audio
Jack Connectors