M-Audio Black Box Guitar Multi Effects Processor

Co-developed by M-Audio and Roger Linn Design, the M-Audio Black Box Guitar Multi-Effects Processor is the first creative tool for guitarists that combines amp modeling, powerful beat-synced link effects, and electronic drums with an audio interface for computer-based recording. Based on AdrenaLinn II technology, the M-Audio Black Box can be used as a standalone amp-modeling and effects unit featuring spot-on models of 12 of the greatest guitar amps of all time. 99 drum patterns with tap tempo make it easy to try out different grooves and tempos.


IMPORTANT NOTE: To get the Reloaded firmware update from M-Audio and get even more amp models and effects for your Black Box, go to this link. The Reloaded update ups the creativity factor of your M-Audio Black Box by giving you a total of 40 amp models and 121 effects to use.

The Black Box also incorporates tons of inspiring unique effects that automatically beat-sync to your drum patterns. A built-in microphone preamp is also included for recording and processing vocals and acoustic instruments. One simple USB connection sends your output to your favorite computer-based recording software—and syncs the Black Box's drums and effects to your tracks. The Black Box gives you killer tone, groundbreaking effects, huge beats, and easy recording all in a single, easy-to-use package.

The Black Box tears it up with 12 virtual amp models based on AdrenaLinn technology that span the gamut of the tools needed by the modern guitarist. You get killer models based on Fender Bassman, Fender Deluxe, Fender Twin, Vox AC 30, Marshall JTM-45, Marshall Plexi, Marshall JCM-2000, Hiwatt DR-103, Soldano SLO-100, Mesa Boogie Maverick, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, and Bogner Uberschall. These virtual amp models are so realistic that you won't know the difference when you close your eyes but your back and wallet will.

Beat-Synced Effects

All effects are beat-synchronized to the drums or external MIDI clock so they're always in sync with your grooves and sequences. In addition to standards like tremolo, delay, chorus, auto-wah, and talk box, the Black Box has a variety of unique effects such as filter sequencing and arpeggios that let you create sounds you've never heard before. There's also an independent beat-synced delay with controls for note division, number of repeats, and volume. Combined with amp modeling, these effects are totally awesome. You can also process your guitar, microphone, or drum patterns through the DSP effects for some truly out-there original sounds.

Drummer on Call

You can get your grooves and songs started instantly with 100 built-in drum patterns. You'll find all kinds of inspiring styles to choose from. Best of all, the Black Box's unique beat-synced effects are automatically locked to the drums. Just tap the tempo you want with the front panel button to set the desired master tempo. You can even run them through the onboard effects for some very unique sounds.

The drums and effects can also lock to the tempo of incoming MIDI Clock from your sequencer. It's pretty much impossible to avoid playing something new and cool every time you turn the Black Box on.

Instant Inspiration

The M-Audio Black Box ships with 100 great presets that get you rockin' as soon as you power up. These great combinations of amp models, beat-synced effects, and drum grooves will have you jamming instantly every time you turn it on. There are also 100 user preset locations so you can store all your favorite variations and unique creations. Everything is super-simple and intuitive so that you can focus on what's important: your music.

Record Now

You've turned a lot of people's ears with the Black Box alone and there's even more power available to you when you plug it into a Mac or PC. M-Audio built their highly acclaimed mobile interface and mic/instrument preamp technology right into the Black Box. Just connect a USB cable between Black Box effects unit and your computer and your creative output goes right to your tracks and your mix is available for monitoring at the Black Box's headphone and balanced outputs. Included drivers for WDM, ASIO, and CoreAudio gives you the flexibility of working with the most popular sequencing software, including Ableton Live, GarageBand, SONAR, Digital Performer, Logic, and more. You even get Ableton Live Lite 4 GTR software right in the box--great for guitarists and songwriters.

Convenient

M-Audio has thrown in just about everything you might think of to make the Black Box guitar effects tool easy to work with. Inputs for momentary and expression pedals give you tons of control. A tuner is built in so there's one less thing to worry about. The included mic stand adapter lets you position the Black Box within easy reach. There's even a Kensington lock slot to secure your peace of mind.

Digital Outs

Need to record to a digital device like a hard-disk recorder or a different computer audio interface? No problem. The Black Box features S/PDIF output of 24-bit/44.1kHz. The output of the Black Box's DSP amp and effects section goes to your other device without any analog degradation.

Includes Ableton Live Lite 4 GTR Software

Black Box comes with Ableton Live Lite 4 GTR that brings you much of the audio and MIDI functionality of the multi-award winning Ableton Live 4. You get 4 audio tracks, 2 MIDI tracks, incredible looping, VST and Audio Unit support, software instruments, effects, and much more. This special Live Lite 4 GTR version also transmits MIDI clock for instant synchronization with Black Box's beat-synced effects and drum patterns. Live Lite 4 GTR turns Black Box and you computer into a complete composition and recording solution for guitarists.

160MB of Free ProSessions Drum Loops

As if Black Box's drum patterns aren't enough, you also get 160MB of free drum loops culled from M-Audio's ProSessions Sound and Loop Libraries—the hottest sound library on the market. You get tons of grooves spanning most popular styles, and provided in .WAV format for seamless integration with Live Lite 4 GTR and most other software. This professional effects collection is sure to take your creativity with Black Box totally over the top.