Capture loops with synchronized start and stop timing, define exact recording lengths for perfectly sized phrases, trigger automatic recording via audio threshold detection, or enable immediate playback for live looping applications. With support for recordings up to four hours in length and direct recording/playback of long WAV files from high-capacity microSD cards, blackbox 2 is equally capable of handling short rhythmic elements and extended backing tracks. Sequencing options are equally deep, with step sequencing, grid and piano roll editing, probability tools, real-time recording, and an onscreen keyboard for building patterns and melodic performances directly from the touchscreen.
For more improvisational sets, Scene-based performance offers immediate control over song sections in real time. Live looping with MIDI-triggered recording and playback expands performance possibilities even further, allowing you to capture and manipulate ideas on the fly. Internal resampling makes it easy to stack effects, layer textures, or instantly capture evolving performances without external routing.
Each track also includes a four-band EQ with cut, shelf, and parametric settings for precise tonal shaping. For live manipulation, blackbox 2 includes a suite of DJ-style effects with expressive XY control, including filter, echo, gater, flanger, bitcrusher, and repeater effects, for transitions, breakdowns, and real-time performance enhancement. Whether sculpting polished instruments or aggressively transforming loops, the system provides substantial sonic flexibility.
Flexible audio I/O includes one stereo input, three stereo outputs, and a dedicated stereo headphone output for monitoring and routing options suited to production and live performance. Extensive MIDI CC support enables deep integration with external controllers for hands-on manipulation, while the internal rechargeable battery provides up to three hours of operation for truly portable music creation wherever inspiration hits.