Here is what's new compared to version 3.0. - DJ FX with XY control including repeater, gater, echo, bitcrusher, and flanger - Per pad overdrive algorithm - Multiselect and editing in the piano roll sequence editor - Supports import of multisample sets using the filename to set the root note and velocity - Sample pool is now 576 samples instead of 80 samples - Loads loop points embedded into multisample sets. A great source for this kind of material is Samples From Mars. - Sleep mode: Hold the BACK button to put the unit to sleep - When threshold based recording is active (RecThres: ON), you will create a Sample by default. - When record quantization (Rec Quant) is anything but none, you will always record a clip and the length in beats will be embedded in the WAV file for future use. - You can now create clips that are non-power of two length. Use recording quantization as desired and Length: Custom to capture. The result will default to Clip Mode and automatic playback (RecToPlay) will work as expected. - Importing sets with velocity layers would not play correctly.

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

CUSTOM FIRMWARENOT FROM 1010MUSIC

Looking for custom firmware for the Blackbox?

The community is building alternative firmware for it. The best known:

Blackbox Mod (JOEBOX)by Justin Joe (j3threejay)

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Release history

3.1.91 Jul 2026
3.1.2

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1010music Blackbox manual & official pages

1010music Blackbox user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — 1010music.com
1010music Blackbox on 1010music.comopens in a new tab — 1010music.com
Download 1010music Blackbox firmware from 1010musicopens in a new tab — 1010music.com

How to update the 1010music Blackbox

Download the blackbox firmware zip from the 1010music downloads page and unzip it; the file must be named exactly blackbox.bin (browsers sometimes rename repeat downloads). Back up the files on your microSD card, then copy blackbox.bin to the root of the card (FAT32 or exFAT). Unplug the blackbox and insert the card. Hold the BACK and INFO buttons while plugging it back in and release them when 'blackbox Installer' appears. The update takes about 15 seconds, then the unit restarts with the new firmware.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.