M-Audio Black Box

$

185

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

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.

Check out the recordings that have been produced using the technology inside the Black Box: Green Day, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”; John Mayer, “Bigger Than My Body”; Beyonce’s “Naughty Girl” and "Me, Myself and I," played by guitarist Aaron Fishbein on the Dangerously in Love album; Red Hot Chili Peppers, By The Way; Audioslave, Audioslave; Pearl Jam, Riot Act; Beck, Sea Change; Marillion, Marbles; Macy Gray, The Trouble With Being Myself; Morcheeba, Parts Of The Process; Michael Omartian, Animator; and Ima Robot, Ima Robot.

Full Features
12 virtual amp models with programmable drive and tone controls 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
    - Bogner Uberschall 
 
 
 43 beat-synced effects:
    - tremolo
    - flanger
    - chorus
    - random filters (1/8, 1/8th triplets and 1/16)
    - tremolo sequences
    - filter sequences
    - wah wah
    - auto wah
    - talk box
    - arpeggiators
    - MIDI effects 
 

More Features!!

• separate beat-synced delay with control of note division, repeats and volume 
• 99 drum patterns
• effects processing of guitar, mic or drums
• effects and drum machine sync to tap tempo or external MIDI clock
• 99 factory presets, 99 user presets
• built-in USB audio interface (24-bit/44.1kHz)
• 1/4" guitar input with level control
• microphone preamp (XLR input)
• signal and clip LEDs on inputs
• 1/4" headphone jack 
• balanced outputs (1/4" TRS)
• S/PDIF digital output (24-bit/44.1kHz)
• integral tuner
• easy-to-use interface with LCD and multi-function rotary encoders
• expression pedal input for amp gain, wah, delay volume, delay repeats, effects depth, wet/dry and more 
• two momentary pedal inputs for tap tempo, tuner activation, preset selection and more 
• analog direct monitoring 
• mic stand adapter for convenient mounting  
• 9V AC power supply connection 
• Kensington lock slot 
• includes Ableton Live Lite 4 GTR software 
   *M-Audio and Black Box are trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. All other product names used on this Web page are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Avid Technology, Inc. These trademarks of the other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during M-Audio's sound model development.
  

Compatibility

• WDM
• ASIO
• Core Audio

Minimum System Requrements (PC)

• Pentium III 500 MHz or higher
• 128 MB RAM
• Windows XP (SP1) with DirectX 9.0b or higher
• Onboard USB connection or installed USB-PCI interface card
• The Black Box is not supported under Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows 2000. 
  

Minimum System Requrements (Mac)

•  Mac G3/G4* 500 MHz or higher
• OX 10.3.7 or later, 512 MB RAM
• Onboard USB connection or installed USB-PCI interface card
  *G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported