New releases last two weeks: Studio Equipment

Notes: The latest in 1010's innovative range of compact devices, the Bento is a fresh take on sampling and sequencing, offering an alternative to conventional options such as Akai's MPC series. Pure standalone creative flow.

Supplier's notes:
Sample Every Flavour

Bento is a portable, all-in-one sampling production lab that brings together flexible sequencing, expressive performance tools, and pro-level connectivity-perfect as the centrepiece of your desktop or mobile rig. Whether you're looping on the go, launching clips live, or sequencing your entire synth setup, Bento gives you the tools to shape your sound from idea to performance.

With pristine 24-bit sound quality, a bright 7" touchscreen, 16 responsive pads, and deep control over samples, MIDI, and effects, Bento offers a fast, fluid workflow in a compact and portable form. Sequence one-shots, build multi-sample instruments, and chop loops using Bento's flexible tracks, scene-based sequencing, and expansive modulation and FX engine.

Designed to replace laptops, simplify cabling, and integrate seamlessly with your gear, Bento features multiple stereo inputs and outputs, USB-C host and device ports, dual TRS MIDI I/O, and a built-in battery for up to 3 hours of mobile creativity.

Recording Capabilities

Capture loops quickly with the option to synchronize the start and stop times to the clock
Trigger recording via audio level threshold
Create perfectly sized loops by setting the recording length
Enable immediate playback after recording for live looping capabilities
Make recordings up to 4 hours in length
Resample the master output without patching
Store recorded samples as WAV files on the micro SD card

What's included

bento - sampling production lab
MicroSD card with over 160 patches and over 200 wav files
USB C power cord
USB C power and data splitter
Type B TRS MIDI To MIDI 5 Pin DIN adapter
QR Code with link to the Quick Start Guide

Technical Specs

8 tracks with multiple patch types-sample banks, multisamples, slicers, granular, loops, and external MIDI
16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads
7" diagonal touch screen
8 context-sensitive endless encoders
3 stereo inputs, 3 stereo outputs, 1 stereo headphone out
2 TRS MIDI inputs & 2 TRS MIDI outputs (Type A & B)
USB-C host and device ports
Internal battery with 3 hours in low power mode
Includes 155 Patches and over 5000 sample files
Expandable via microSD card
24-bit ADC/DAC
MIDI sequencing, modulation, and CC control support
Compatible with 100 x 100 VESA mounts
Product dimensions: 8" x 8.5" x 2", 2 lb (20.4 x 21.8 x 5.1 cm, 936 grams)
Package dimensions: 10.25" x 8.5" x 2.75", 2.7 lb. ( 26 x 21.6 x 7 cm, 1.2 kg)