1010music Bento Sampling Production Lab and Sequencer
The 1010music Bento Sampling Production Lab is a portable standalone sampler, sequencer, synthesizer, and performance workstation for computer-free music creation. It combines eight flexible tracks, a 7-inch touchscreen, expressive pads, hands-on controls, professional audio routing, integrated effects, and battery power in a compact desktop format.
Bento supports sample-based composition, live looping, clip launching, multisampled instruments, sliced loops, granular sound design, wavetable synthesis, and external MIDI sequencing. Producers seeking a portable standalone sampler can build complete arrangements, capture external instruments, resample internal audio, and perform finished projects without bringing a laptop to the studio or stage.
Three stereo inputs, three stereo outputs, a dedicated headphone output, dual MIDI input and output pairs, and USB-C host and device ports simplify integration with synthesizers, modular equipment, controllers, and recording systems. Its 24-bit converters, expandable microSD storage, scene-based workflow, and 100 x 100 VESA mounting compatibility support dependable desktop, mobile, and live-production use.
Key Features
- Eight Flexible Tracks: Create projects with sample banks, loops, multisamples, slicers, granular synthesis, wavetable synthesis, or external MIDI control.
- Expressive Performance Interface: Play sounds using 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads with individual level, pitch, pan, effects, and modulation control.
- Seven-Inch Touchscreen: Navigate instruments, sequences, scenes, routing, modulation, and sample-editing functions through a bright visual interface.
- Scene-Based Sequencing: Build arrangements using step sequencing, piano-roll editing, probability functions, and real-time clip launching.
- Integrated Sampling and Resampling: Record external sources, capture the master output, create synchronized loops, and save recordings as WAV files.
- Built-In Effects Engine: Process individual tracks with delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, and overdrive effects.
- Professional Connectivity: Route instruments and processors through three stereo inputs, three stereo outputs, MIDI connections, and USB-C ports.
- Rechargeable Battery: Produce or perform for up to three hours in low-power mode without continuous external power.
Technical Specifications
General
- Brand: 1010music
- Model: Bento
- Manufacturer Part Number: 212
- Product Type: Standalone Sampling Production Lab
- Standalone Operation: Supported
- Color: Black
- Country of Origin: China
Tracks and Sound Generation
- Track Count: 8
- Track Types: Sample banks, loops, multisamples, slicers, granular synthesis, wavetable synthesis, and external MIDI
- Audio Conversion: 24-bit ADC/DAC
- Internal Resampling: Supported
- External Sampling: Supported
- Long-Form Sample Streaming: WAV playback from microSD card
- Project Capacity: Unlimited projects within available microSD card storage
Controls and Display
- Display: 7-inch diagonal touchscreen
- Performance Pads: 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads
- Encoders: 8 context-sensitive endless encoders
- Per-Pad Controls: Level, pitch, pan, effects sends, and modulation
- Transport Controls: Record, stop, and play
Sequencing and Modulation
- Sequencing Modes: Step sequencer, piano roll, scene sequencing, and real-time loop launching
- Probability Sequencing: Supported
- MIDI Sequencing: Supported
- MIDI CC Control: Supported
- Modulation Sources: LFOs, envelopes, and step sequencers
Effects
- Effects: Delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, and overdrive
- Effects Routing: Per-track routing and effects sends
Recording
- Maximum Recording Length: Up to 4 hours
- Recording Synchronization: Clock-synchronized start and stop
- Threshold Recording: Audio-level triggering supported
- Fixed-Length Recording: User-selectable recording length
- Immediate Playback: Supported for live-looping workflows
- Master Resampling: Supported without external patching
- Recording Format: WAV
- Recording Storage: microSD card
Audio Connections
- Audio Inputs: 3 stereo 3.5mm TRS inputs
- Audio Outputs: 3 stereo 3.5mm TRS outputs
- Headphone Output: 1 stereo 3.5mm TRS output
MIDI and USB Connections
- MIDI Inputs: 2 TRS MIDI inputs
- MIDI Outputs: 2 TRS MIDI outputs
- TRS MIDI Support: Type A and Type B
- USB Host Port: USB-C
- USB Device Port: USB-C
Storage and Mounting
- Storage Expansion: microSD card
- Mounting Compatibility: 100 x 100 VESA mounts
Power and Battery
- Battery Type: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Battery Capacity: 3.8V, 5120mAh, 19.5Wh
- Battery Runtime: Up to 3 hours in low-power mode
- Power Requirement: 30W USB power supply providing at least 2000mA at 5V
- Power Supply: Sold separately
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 8.5″ x 8″ x 2″
- Weight: 2 lbs
- Package Dimensions (L x W x H): 10.25″ x 8.5″ x 2.75″
- Package Weight: 2.7 lbs
What’s In the Box
- 1010music Bento Sampling Production Lab
- microSD Card with Factory Content
- USB-C Power Cable
- USB-C Power and Data Splitter
- Type B TRS MIDI to 5-Pin DIN Adapter
- Quick Start Guide QR Code
