Love 1010 music. My Blackbox has almost become a completely different instrument with the amount of features that have been added. No doubt in a years time this little box will follow suit and will have things like a looper and EQ presets
@anonymoushuman83443 жыл бұрын
It needs the loops. Add looping capability and slim in-jack adapter cords.
@jm67343 жыл бұрын
I’ve read the BlackBox preamp doesn’t sound very good..?
@slowgaffle3 жыл бұрын
Still the king of demos. Class act.
@frankie56713 жыл бұрын
I agree!!! nick does it well. You have these "others" nick is just there telling you how it is the Japanese guy is cool too !!!
@mike_qbik3 жыл бұрын
@@frankie5671 Yeah, the other Nics are this Nick’s wannabe Nick. To rephrase his line, for the reviews and all music technology wise, he is the only Nick in town I go to watch a reviews and recommendations. He is The man. Hands down. .... or better - Hands up and clap )
@ApolaKipso3 жыл бұрын
Case in point: Who else would name the MicroFreak track "FRQ" instead of the obvious "MF"? Wholesome Nick Batt, that's who… 😄
@ToyKeeper3 жыл бұрын
If this worked as a USB audio interface, I'd be all over it. Would love to have so many inputs in a small form factor, with individual mute/solo per channel and optional effects / EQ.
@RedMeansRecording3 жыл бұрын
I've got quite a thick Uh Jack plug here
@boedye3 жыл бұрын
Well you know... it gets thicker if it's insulated.
@LongEarthTradingCompany3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah, niccce.
@pavelkazantsev37713 жыл бұрын
...and then I wiggle.
@morten13 жыл бұрын
Touch the knob
@jakeforaker96282 жыл бұрын
your spacing is the literally the exact timing of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6W4d5Vvl7CWfMU 😆
@jacobbases3 жыл бұрын
For how packed the synth market is you would think we would be spoiled for options in small and medium format digital mixers and recorders. Not the case.
@harry2house5362 ай бұрын
I'm coming from the future, June 2024 and I will say that this marvelous device will solve a huge issue for all my Eurorack live performers. Yes!!!! No more laptops on stage, there will be a bluebox in Eurorack format, and also will add a convenient turn on all your sh… and start creating ideas, no more need to turn on the computer, get distracted with PH, 😆. In resume, in three years this will be a must in your eurorack setup #1010systems #bluebox
@KordTaylor3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review! Bluebox is nice for a super portable multitrack record/playback rig.
@seanspartan20233 жыл бұрын
It's perfect for my needs, plus I can record a hot Eurorack signal directly into the Bluebox
@onkelberra31663 жыл бұрын
Hope they release a MK2 that's a tad larger. I'd like for those midi plugs be in the back and more space between the plugs.
@TheScreamingFrog9163 жыл бұрын
Great little, all in one, recording mixer. Perfect for my setup. This, and a collection of volcas +Microfreaks, would be sweet, for park bench (any remote location), multi track recorded jams. This would also be great if, it could be made to fit in a Eurorack setup, with a side panel, to make all the connections available from the front. Nick, I want you to know, how good it is to hear your intelligent, friendly voice, this year. We have a lot of really crazy stuff going on here in USA, and a voice of reason is so welcome. Wishing you good health, happiness, and success with all your endeavors.
@GeirOpdal3 жыл бұрын
Stuck with you at the special time in 2020?! Jeez, you guys was one of the things holding us up! Thanks for the great time you have given us all in the shitty year that shall remain nameless. Now, onwards with the video :D
@ChrisP3000x3 жыл бұрын
They should have a breakout box option so you can plug-in all of the normal sized cables.
@alexandrosroussos3 жыл бұрын
yep some kind-of add-on studio base or I/O breakout adapter with a couple of 1/4 inch/XLR combos as well.
@TheScreamingFrog9163 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrosroussos At that point, you might want to get a Behringer XR18 mixer.
@ChickyNYC3 жыл бұрын
❤️the track, especially
@KordTaylor3 жыл бұрын
Yup. I agree that Nick’s track was lovely. It makes me wonder if he is curating a Spotify list? That would be cool. What do you think? 😀
@randomaztec22083 жыл бұрын
If they implemented an op1 like tape recorder that loops splices cuts lifts 1/2 speed etc this would be a game changer
@EnochDark3 жыл бұрын
I agree but since I already have the other bases covered I will probably just get one of them Roland things for doing that now.
@morten12 жыл бұрын
The update made it possible to punch in/out + set a position for playing/recording from
@SpiralFyre3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you review the Polyend Tracker if you can find the time Nick. Cheers!
@dan_apeks3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnzdnmqEqtmLY6s
@waynesilverman30483 жыл бұрын
@@dan_apeks whats the difference between this and boss digital rc 800 studio 6 track ?
@TheFlippertube3 жыл бұрын
That's like reviewing the Sun. It's good and we all know it.
@Kablehead3 жыл бұрын
Great review! I'm very happy with my blackbox and the bluebox also looks very capable.
@my4trackmachine3 жыл бұрын
Dang this thing is pretty rad.... guess i will start saving
@Dudadius3 жыл бұрын
Really missing the ability to side-chain. Would love to see it implemented exactly like the Polyend Tracker has done it with the master limiter. Great review as always!
@gregwalters46563 жыл бұрын
Managed a work around sending cc messages on my digitones midi channel triggering the lfo. You can also do it on the eq to duck certain frequencies
@Dudadius3 жыл бұрын
@@gregwalters4656 Clever. Thanks.
@GuitarsAndSynths2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one and looks perfect for my modular and synth setups. I do wish that you could export files from the SD card into Ableton format files like they provide in the Bitbox modules. Adding a USB audio interface would make this even better.
@geofflyon20043 жыл бұрын
Good review Nick. I think it is a fairly niche product. As you say, if it fits your bill in terms of needing a small form factor then this probably is the only game in town. Nick mentions the Behringer XR18 as an alternative but don’t forget there is also the Soundcraft Ui24r which has relatively small form factor, line and mic inputs and you can record direct from that to USB stick in various formats. I picked one of these up early last year for £619 so not too much more than the Bluebox for probably a better product overall. However if you want a multitrack recorder that fits in the palm of your hand then Bluebox seems a worthy contender (assuming you can find the cable adapters to fit). 👍
@chedhead32783 жыл бұрын
Cheers Nick, I like this a lot. If lockdown hadn't fornicated my finances I could see this at the centre of my multiple powerbank juiced looper pedalboard. Ah well. Best wishes. :)
@lwpweb5 ай бұрын
never heard so good music...
@oskultrecord17313 ай бұрын
Great revient. Tempting to pareid in my setup
@Digiphex3 жыл бұрын
Being able to pop this into a Eurorack would be nice. I’d gladly pay for a breakout panel as well.
@InkyDaCaT3 жыл бұрын
Awesome bit of kit but vowed no more mini jacks ....thanks Nick!
@Jason759133 жыл бұрын
and too cramped together, have to use low quality cables that likely go bad easily, and 3.5mm sockets are never as durable as good ol' 1/4" TS/TRS
@alexandrosroussos3 жыл бұрын
It's ideal for mixing other tiny stuff or modular, if it had XLR, you guess it would be much bigger. So it's a choice. Personally I use a Tascam Model 12 for the big setup and the Bluebox will complement but not replace it.
@InkyDaCaT3 жыл бұрын
@@alexandrosroussos agree.....
@nyallwarner45993 жыл бұрын
5:18 The hesitation was because that's not how Nick usually finishes that sentence
@Jason759133 жыл бұрын
lol
@apoclypse3 жыл бұрын
This thing would be perfect if it included the breakout cables. I would definitely buy one. If they made a slightly bigger version with phantom power for the mics, it would be perfect.
@TheScreamingFrog9163 жыл бұрын
At that point, you might want to get a Behringer XR18 mixer.
@GuidoAlonso3 жыл бұрын
A per-track tuner would be nice (I'd use it with eurorack). That and per-track LFOs, I would personally find super useful. Some additional effects could be handy as well. I'm saving for this as is anyways.
@anteeko3 жыл бұрын
nice demo at the end:)
@tylerk.rauman9883 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, I've noticed that a lot of people have not reviewed the Akai Force. The recent 3.0.5 and 3.0.6 updates have really turned it into an impressive machine. There is plenty to criticize, but despite it seeming like the red-headed stepchild of the sequencer/sampler standalone market and having some obnoxious and glaring flaws, I really think it is the best offer out there, and will hopefully improve in further updates. The version "3.0.6" means it is only version 0.6 of the software, the 3 denotes the Force, 1 and 2 are the MPC Live and X, so maybe once a new update comes out, I think a lot of people would love to hear your thoughts on it.
@g3cd3 жыл бұрын
You can send each track to either CUE or OUT2 in addition to the master and then select in MAIN after pressing the B button wether you want CUE or OUT2 to be pre or post fader. I think that way you should be able to record both a dry and a wet version at the same time. No firmware update needed 😉
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
Yes you could but you can't route FX anywhere other than master out as far as I know
@g3cd3 жыл бұрын
@@sonicstate You can select the amount of FX1 and FX2 in each track and also set CUE and OUT2 to FX pre-fade or post-fade. I got my Bluebox today and so far, it could do everything I threw at it (ran into some ground loop issues with my Focusrite Scarlett though that weren't so obvious when I ran everything from my computer).
@synthsforbreakfast2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Is it possible to unroute tracks from going to the main mix and only send them to CUE or OUT2?
@Ycros3 жыл бұрын
I'm really hoping they can add a compressor per channel
@TheScreamingFrog9163 жыл бұрын
While the compact nature of this mixer, is attractive for desktop/portable use. If you already have an iPad, then the Behringer XR18, could be a more powerful/flexible alternative, for close to the same price. It has more inputs/outputs (all 1/4" and XLR with phantom power ), better effects, including full dynamics, EQ, etc, on each channel, and can be used in more situations, for a full band, with microphones. Even though I already have an XR18 in my main studio, I would like to have this compact all in one mixer, in my synth cave. Thanks again for this product review.
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
Only think about an X-Air is there's no status indication so you really do need the external device to see what its doing
@GlitchComputer3 жыл бұрын
I want one in the same space gray as the black box haha
@anonymoushuman83443 жыл бұрын
It needs the loops. Add looping capability and slim in-jack adapter cords.
@vbcham3 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I’ll be interested to see if it has a playlist mode. Only thing I would add would be an adat out to take it to next level kit.
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
Nope, it doesnt but thats a good idea, maybe they'll add in firmware...
@RollrightKnights3 жыл бұрын
I've got the Blackbox and I really love it. Try as I might, I just can't get as excited about the Bluebox. It's such a shame it's not an audio interface, but also no compression per channel is a buzz kill also 😑
@alexandrosroussos3 жыл бұрын
I have confidence the compressor/limiter per channel could come in future firmware. USB audio/midi class compliant interface on the device port would make it killer though. Looks like it's possible, though hard, to do it through firmware.
@recycology54683 жыл бұрын
I just knew my Behringer Motor 49 controller would of use someday!
@geraldgoodiii69933 жыл бұрын
Imagine this as a Eurorack module? Would be the ultimate Eurorack mixer. Not as hands on and immediate as the WMD PM or the Befaco but damn.. per channel EQ, buss compression, Send FX.. FIRE 🔥
@geraldgoodiii69933 жыл бұрын
OMG IT COULD DO MULTI TRACKING RECORDING IN THE RACK TOO! holy crap. I’d swap my WMD for this in a sec if they did one
@unisonosc161711 ай бұрын
its now in eurorack!@@geraldgoodiii6993
@mrsulcus6743 жыл бұрын
Pretty much sold on it now. I've been using a selection of Zoom recorders (R8 and 16) for ages now, but I think they'll get replaced.
@RC_Cola20203 жыл бұрын
Check out the Zoom LiveTrack L12. It's bigger, but has a similar feature set. Also works as a USB audio interface.
@ronnie.c32223 жыл бұрын
really missed out on the audio interface function. as a producer trying to fit a studio in a backpack i can’t justify this piece of gear without that
@JMac19803 жыл бұрын
Anyone else perturbed by the bit of dirt that started the video above the FX button and then got wedged down the side of the button before popping out again?? 😬
@LordoftheBadgers2 жыл бұрын
❤my bluebox
@AndyChannelle3 жыл бұрын
If I was in the market for this kind of thing, I think I'd be more likely to look at something like the Tascam Model 12 which has a similar price, but puts a lot more stuff under your fingers.
@EnochDark3 жыл бұрын
I guess this might be cool for someone who already didn't own a mixer, recorder and effects... Could have used it maybe a couple years ago esp. with all the little things that have 1/8th" stereo these days.
@jreign3 жыл бұрын
The zoom L-8 is another mixer to look at. Tempted to get a bluebox too though. The blackbox is my favorite piece of gear right now.
@hovermotion3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the Zoom 8 is a very good choice over this...
@gabrielroth74893 жыл бұрын
Can you select if the individual track audio gets recorded pre or post EQ? I imagine it would be cool to jam with this and apply radical EQ while you do so, but record everything separately and unprocessed, and later import the files onto the computer for editing and mixing in a DAW.
@JeremyForTheWin2 жыл бұрын
Yes (the loopop review shows how)
@Zpro203 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful review! If you were to run a standard trs 3.5mm audio cable from the black box to the bluebox could you still record two separate channels/outputs from the blackbox on the bluebox? Or do you have to split the signal coming out of the black box and then rejoin them with another splitter?
@jonasiv35873 жыл бұрын
Hehe I like the part when you dial in the wet fart sound and run it through Huge reverb. Great review, thanks. Im buying this. 🤙
@artao53 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: 1010 is binary for 10 (in base 10)
@paulrivers60843 жыл бұрын
forgive me if you mentioned this already. Does it record the FX onto the stems? or leave them dry?
@robbybobbyhobbies3 жыл бұрын
It's for synths, not mics. So no phantom power. There are six million big old mixers with every connection under the sun out there. Buy one of them. It's the size it is, so the connections are the right size. It's portable, it's not a full studio rig for building 128 channels of raw majestic wonder. So many comments wanting this to be something it's not from people who plainly didn't watch to the end. For someone (me) who has no need for mics, only has synths (and several of them use mini-jacks), and has limited desk space, this is perfect. But... it's out of stock. grrr.
@elekktrikk_home_video3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if it is planned to include multichannel computer i/o?
@theshinyobject2438 Жыл бұрын
The FX on my box don't work even after the update. Its annoying
@georgiastanislaw1013 жыл бұрын
Great review. What are the other pieces of kit used to produce the music which I loved btw?
@slowgaffle3 жыл бұрын
Arturia microfreak, ik multimedia uno, polyend tracker, Korg nu:tek nts-1
@slowgaffle3 жыл бұрын
And novation launch control.
@scttcmpbll3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen anything about the ADDA converter specs for this?
@NoxBoxdy3 жыл бұрын
Haven't been able to find anything anywhere on actual specifications for this. Hmm
@ericpeters0n3 жыл бұрын
Excellent question. The AD flavor/quality on the Blackbox is not great imo. DA doesn't sound bad, imo.
@6581punk3 жыл бұрын
When space is that tight a DSUB would have been better, but a lot uglier too obviously.
@burprobrox91343 жыл бұрын
What’s a DSUB?
@hillie473 жыл бұрын
@@burprobrox9134 25 pin dsub connector, used often for 8 channel balanced analog audio. Requires an external cable, which can be bulky and costly.
@Madmohawkfilms2 жыл бұрын
I have the Blackbox Studio, does Bluebox save Ableton ALS files too like Blackbox does? Thank you
@gazfunk3 жыл бұрын
great idea but those small connectors are putting me off.
@EnochDark3 жыл бұрын
they actually interest me b/c i have so many "toy" synth with 1/8 outs but b/c of this i also have a nearly equal amount of RCA adapters to plug into DJ mixers...
@LeicaCat3 жыл бұрын
That little bug or piece of lint over the FX button was driving me nuts for most of the first half of this video.
@DrJ3RK83 жыл бұрын
AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!! :D Drove me nuts. Great review though, and mine shows up tomorrow. :)
@111Dark843 жыл бұрын
yeah again i love ur videos u describe synths very well do u happen to have music on bandcamp etc and so on any way cheers and be safe
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
sure: soniclab.bandcamp.com
@xisotopex3 жыл бұрын
arent those minijack cables not usually not well insulated and microphonic also? anytime you touch the cable you will hear it and probably end up recording a bunch of noise
@EnochDark3 жыл бұрын
why would you be touching cables during recording anyway?
@frankie56713 жыл бұрын
Chesney hawks of the synth reviews :)
@thedjd43 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a review of the akai force on sonicstate is there one ?
@mmhcreates3 жыл бұрын
Search and ye shall find out.
@GlitchComputer3 жыл бұрын
Damn so If you had to pick this or the black box....what would be a better addition? Pretty much already have a mixer...
@ericpeters0n3 жыл бұрын
Different beasts. If you have a mixer, the Blackbox fills a bunch of other holes (e.g. stem player, MIDI sequencer, sample slicer/basic groovebox, granulator) I turned my back on the Blackbox for a few months (for other toys)... and then realized they'd added a ton of features and suddenly it's a cornerstone of my live rig.
@owendockrell3 жыл бұрын
Nick how specifically did you solve ground loop issue ? I have plugged straight into wall and crazy noise. Thanks
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
I used a different USB power for each unit rather than have any of them linked to the same power source I think
@owendockrell3 жыл бұрын
@@sonicstate thank you boss.
@jm67343 жыл бұрын
I’m puzzled. Without an audio interface doesn’t this disqualify it’s place as a dawless set up/ nifty mobile recording device? I mean iPads these days are really capable, if still quite annoying.
@Ancaja1233 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this thing can't receive Midi program change messages...cmon any digital mixer is asking for programmable mixes. Would be very useful for live situations
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
Ok, but its not a fully formed digital mixer with multiple presets, so MIDI program changes would mean it would load an entire project, which would not really work out. If you need that kind of thing, then the Behringer X-Air might be more for you, but not with the recording...
@Ancaja1233 жыл бұрын
@@sonicstate Very true, and I checked out the X-Air in person once before. I use my Octatrack for this reason -- programmable mixer, recorder, sequencer, and sampler. It works for live use but that's only using about 10% of the machine and its not my favorite thing to tour with. I think I need to wrap my head around "projects" in the Bluebox...but my point would be this: the Blackbox is a great sampler/playback machine, as well as a nice midi sequencer, and the size is extremely ideal for live/touring musicians. Wouldn't it be useful even in the studio for the Bluebox to bring all those samples and external synths, and change fader/send levels at least? Edit: I found this response from Aaron at 1010: In general, all of this stuff can be automated via MIDI: Everything on the MIXER page, including the various track levels, solo, mute, etc. All of the EQ parameters All of the FX parameters The output levels and compressor parameters are not currently available via MIDI." That sounds like its enough for me!
@chrisliddiard7253 жыл бұрын
There is no sign of a remote foot switch or similar input which is a real shame. In a typical recording senario you'd be using one of these gadgets on your own. of course that USB device input might work too if the software allows you to map the transport controls.
@devonhansen54263 жыл бұрын
any way to route the delay to the reverb?
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
Not that I could see
@duncan-rmi3 жыл бұрын
nice stand under the tracker- where'd that come from?
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
IKEA 😁
@duncan-rmi3 жыл бұрын
@@sonicstate thanks- I've got several smaller (metal) ipad stands from amazon that I use for blackbox, blofeld, deluge... they're even tough enough to take a creamware minimax & hold it at a good angle. the dimensions of the polyend make them unsuitable for it, though, so this ikea one looks ideal.
@Theemilz2 жыл бұрын
can i rec the voice?
@alexandrosroussos3 жыл бұрын
Nick you're right on the improvements : compressor/limiter per channel as well as well as separated FX stems are a must for this on future firmware. As for connectivity, well, it's hard to request XLR or 1/4 inch jacks in a tiny box like that. Even if Zoom did fit a few in small boxes. Mine's delivery was delayed to this Tuesday, UPS is playing with my nerves !
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
All it needs is a set of decent adapters, but they are hard to find
@Fallingoverbackwards3 жыл бұрын
Seems like the connectors is a serious issue,
@jjrusy74383 жыл бұрын
I think it's all a conspiracy between cable mfrs and gear vendors. cables are super high profit margin and it seems we have to buy a new set of adapters and cables every 6 months. I'm beginning to hate anything USB, including the noise, the search for the micro connector that fits this week's iteration, and the weak powered 5v crap that cant power a midi splitter... and now more of these fragile mini jacks. make sure you have your black uno midi adapters, which are not the same as the freak's white midi adapters, so you need those too....yeehaw.
@supercompooper3 жыл бұрын
Namby Amby
@cvebeats2 жыл бұрын
Again.. Why is this not a eurorack module. What is with all these desktop things? Why?
@sonicstate2 жыл бұрын
Because it has a LOT of I/o I would think. Some of the other 1010 designs were Euro I think
@SRDhain3 жыл бұрын
Lovely footprint & great features. But i needs to be a bit bigger to avoid the ultra-squeezing at the back. It reminds me of this : www.gearslutz.com/gear/yamaha/aw1600 I had one of these for years, and it was so easy to use and get fantastic results with.
@markjeffery32373 жыл бұрын
Nice but £200 too expensive for what it is.
@olivervalverde91063 жыл бұрын
525€ actually Indeed it’s extremely expensive
@maquettemusic16233 жыл бұрын
Bit cheap they haven't bothered to include the necessary connections for their own device. I know its a small business, but if you're going to go against the grain you need to have these things supplied.
@illustriouschin3 жыл бұрын
Too many compromises for size, no thanks.
@herpsmaltwatta3 жыл бұрын
Chin up kid 👍
@jsephod95063 жыл бұрын
The spacing between connections is absurd
@bullet12183 жыл бұрын
No phantom power for condenser mics..😏
@sonicstate3 жыл бұрын
No real ability to plug in a mic tbh designed for line level inputs
@SUPACONSCIOUS3 жыл бұрын
So seems like it records but it doesn't loop. I want a mixer that has loopers connected to every track. Why doesn't anyone make that product, it would sell like hot cakes?
@boazeilander36173 жыл бұрын
Isn't that the what the black box is good for?
@Heathcliff_hensel3 жыл бұрын
just with the RC-505 for that
@burprobrox91343 жыл бұрын
There are literally a thousand loopers out there
@SUPACONSCIOUS3 жыл бұрын
an 8 track mixer with a dedicated looper per track would be vastly more powerful than taking the stereo output of your 8 track mixer and going stereo into any loop pedal, even the rc-505.
@myblueextremes15263 жыл бұрын
@@SUPACONSCIOUS Octatrack?
@raytbrown22 жыл бұрын
As an OCD freak, that bit of grime that hovered over the FX button, then went away, then came back again was enough for me to quit watching, sorry. Love your vids; but can't get past that; as it's like watching a train accident. Can't see or hear anything else.
@MrCallingoccupants2 жыл бұрын
I hope you're able to overcome your issue. Best of luck