Blackbox – Compact Sampling Studio ($599)

[bxbrkrz]

[joeyluck]

Hmmm... That's a lot of money for a small piece of hardware with limited control and a necessity to use what looks like a cheap touch display. And it doesn't run on batteries? You have to be plugged into power and audio. I'm not understanding where it is supposed to fit within a studio setup. Why not just get an iPad?

[bxbrkrz]

The target market, I would guess, is the Elektron Digitakt potential buyers, more than the iPad users?
The Digitakt has more physical knobs, pricier.

[O1B]

In that case,... I'll take two. Utah! Get me TWO!

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HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Tread carefully, O1B,.... 'cause ... feelings!

I'm not understanding where it is supposed to fit within a studio setup.

[aeox]

In that case,... I'll take two. Utah! Get me TWO!

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HAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Tread carefully, O1B,.... 'cause ... feelings!

I'm not understanding where it is supposed to fit within a studio setup.

Now I get it, you just like to buy stuff!

[QVprod]

Hmmm... That's a lot of money for a small piece of hardware with limited control and a necessity to use what looks like a cheap touch display. And it doesn't run on batteries? You have to be plugged into power and audio. I'm not understanding where it is supposed to fit within a studio setup. Why not just get an iPad?

There always a market for people are afraid of (or clueless about) computers or iPads for that matter. Or simply think hardware (even if digital) has a better workflow than a computer with far less limitations. Check this video for instance for an arranger keyboard Yamaha released last year

[O1B]

Deep.....
Yeah! You got me!
Good day, AEOX.

Now I get it, you just like to buy stuff!

[O1B]

"Post a pic of your studio!".... 68417 views... Eye Candy for ... 371 Posts.

Just me.... huh?



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Hey Selig... How's that Eurorack Gear coming along....?

Now I get it, you just like to buy stuff!

[bxbrkrz]

Why can't we all be happy for the happiness of other artists?
We are still producing art, yes?

Jealousy is a hell of a drug.

Congrats to the brains behind the product.
Congrats to the balls willing to buy a pair

[selig]

Hey Selig... How's that Eurorack Gear coming along....?

Now I get it, you just like to buy stuff!

The nice thing about Eurorack is you stop spending when the rack is full.
The bad thing about Eurorack is you can alway purchase another rack - or just replace modules and re-sell the old ones.

I currently have two modules to sell, and 5 empty HP (with 3 of them pretty much accounted for). I'm due for a visit to Control in the near future

But on the bright side, I'm actually regularly making music with this gear, and playing gigs as well. I even have a "live in studio" performance on Echos due for broadcast in the coming month or so, doing my "ambient" thing with a long time friend/collaborator. So far it's been a successful return to hardware IMO!

[bxbrkrz]

[aeox]

Why can't we all be happy for the happiness of other artists?
We are still producing art, yes?

Jealousy is a hell of a drug.

Congrats to the brains behind the product.
Congrats to the balls willing to buy a pair

No one is jealous of anything. Just some harmless banter as far as I'm concerned.

[joeyluck]

Hmmm... That's a lot of money for a small piece of hardware with limited control and a necessity to use what looks like a cheap touch display. And it doesn't run on batteries? You have to be plugged into power and audio. I'm not understanding where it is supposed to fit within a studio setup. Why not just get an iPad?

There always a market for people are afraid of (or clueless about) computers or iPads for that matter. Or simply think hardware (even if digital) has a better workflow than a computer with far less limitations. Check this video for instance for an arranger keyboard Yamaha released last year

Yeah but I think there's a difference between full-sized workstations and desktop devices with ample control and interface. I only get confused when something is made compact, but misses the mark at being made completely portable. Being confined to a small interface/device is fine when the benefit is to be able to take it on the go, but if I'm going to be tethered to power and an audio output, I'd probably want a proper sized device with more control and functionality; particularly at that price. It will end up right next to my more capable, less fiddly computer/laptop. But again, if it was battery operated (built-in battery even better) and maybe even built-in speakers, I could see the appeal in the limitations presented with its size and interface.

[O1B]

Good to know.!

How's your Journey these days, Aoex? I know you're a HW guy in some respects.
And, when you post about your road, I do read. If I recall, you had a few ... Exotics, yourself.

Why can't we all be happy for the happiness of other artists?
We are still producing art, yes?

Jealousy is a hell of a drug.

Congrats to the brains behind the product.
Congrats to the balls willing to buy a pair

No one is jealous of anything. Just some harmless banter as far as I'm concerned.

[aeox]

Good to know.!

How's your Journey these days, Aoex? I know you're a HW guy in some respects.
And, when you post about your road, I do read. If I recall, you had a few ... Exotics, yourself.

No one is jealous of anything. Just some harmless banter as far as I'm concerned.

My journey is going well, OB1

Not really a HW guy myself, just a few mini amps and cheap guitar pedals.