Killer amp models, effects, a drum machine, and a USB interface, all in one box!

The award-winning Black Box Reloaded Multi Effect Processor is designed for guitar players who want to stretch the creative potential of the guitar. With an inspiring array of unique effects that automatically beat-sync to your song tempo or the included drum patterns, the M-Audio Black Box allows you to quickly access intricate delay lines, randomized filters, pulsing feedback effects and countless other ways of jumpstarting the songwriting process. Co-developed by M-Audio and Roger Linn Design, the Black Box effect processor is a creative tool for guitarists that combines amp modeling, powerful beat-synced effects and a drum machine with a Pro Tools M-Powered compatible audio interface for computer-based recording.

With version 2 firmware, the Black Box features 40 amp models-including spot-on emulations of many of the greatest guitar amps of all time. The unit also incorporates over 120 unique inspiring effects, many of which beat-sync to the internal drum patterns or to an external sequencer. 100 built-in drum patterns with tap tempo make it easy to try out different grooves and tempos. A built-in microphone preamp is also included for recording and processing vocals and acoustic instruments. One simple USB connection sends the output directly to your favorite computer-based recording software-and syncs the Black Box's drums and effects to your tracks. The M-Audio Black Box gives you killer tone, groundbreaking effects, huge beats, and it's the only dedicated guitar product in the world that gives you access to Pro Tools M-Powered.

M-Audio Black Box Reloaded Guitar Multi Effects Processor Features:

• 40 ultra-realistic virtual amp models > play the greatest amps of all time
• 121 effects > incredible creative versatility
• 100 drum patterns and guitar tuner built in > all-in-one design
• effects and drum machine sync to tap tempo or external MIDI clock > create your own unique sound
• built-in 24-bit USB audio interface with S/PDIF out > connects directly to your computer
  
  40 virtual guitar and bass amp models with programmable drive and tone controls based on*:
• Fender Bassman
• Fender Deluxe Reverb
• Fender Twin
• Fender Deluxe
• Fender Champ
• Vox AC-30
• Vox AC-15
• Marshall JTM-45
• Marshall Plexi Super Lead 100
• Marshall JCM-2000
• Marshall JCM-800
• Hiwatt DR-103
• Soldano SLO-100
• Mesa Boogie Mark IIc
• Mesa Boogie Dual Rect
• Bogner Uberschall
• Diezel VH4
• ENGL Powerball
• Peavey 5150 MkII
• Bogner Ecstasy
• Budda Twinmaster
• Matchless Chieftain
• Acoustic 360
• Ampeg SVT
• Gallien-Krueger 800RB
• SWR SM-500
• Roland Jazz Chorus
  
  121 unique filter and modulation effects including:
• numerous beat-synced effects
• tremolo
• filter tremolo
• auto-pan
• rotary speaker
• flanger
• chorus
• arpeggio sequences
• tremolo sequences
• filter sequences
• wah pedal
• auto wah
• talk box
• arpeggiators
• vibrato
• random beat-synced filter
• random beat-synced flanger
• volume swell
• sci-fi effects
• MIDI control of filter
• separate beat-synced delay effect with control of note division, repeats and volume
• reverb with five room types
• compression
• 100 drum patterns
• effects processing of guitar, mic or drums
• effects and drum machine sync to tap tempo or external MIDI clock
• 100 factory presets, 100 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
• compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered
• 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.

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M-Audio Black Box Reloaded Guitar Multi Effects Processor Specifications:

• general
• sample rates: 44.1kHz
  
  microphone input
• available gain: 40dB
• Input Range: -42 to -2dBu (0.01 to 0.6Vrms)
• signal-to-noise ratio: -98dB (A-weighted)
• dynamic range(min gain): 98dB (A-weighted)
• THD + N(min gain): 0.0049% (-86dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS
• frequency response: +/-0.50dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• impedance: 10 k Ohms
  
  instrument input
• available gain: 30dB
• Input Range: -28 to +12dBV (0.04 to 4.0Vrms)
• signal-to-noise ratio(min gain): -98dB @ 44.1kHz (a-weighted)
• dynamic range(min gain): 98dB @ 44.1kHz (a-weighted)
• THD + N(min gain): 0.0079% (-82dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS
• frequency response: +/-3dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• impedance: 370 k Ohms
  
  line outputs
• max output (balanced): +14dBu (3.8 Vrms)
• Max Output (unbalanced): +2.0dBV (1.26Vrms)
• signal-to-noise ratio: -100dB (A-weighted)
• dynamic range: 100dB (A-weighted)
• THD + N: 0.0024% (-92.5dB), 1kHz, -1dBFS @ 44.1kHz
• frequency response: +/-1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz @ 44.1kHz
• crosstalk: -100dB, 1kHz, channel-to-channel
• impedance (balanced): 300 Ohms
• impedance (unbalanced): 150 Ohms
  
  Digital Outputs
• S/PDIF Output Connector: 75 Ohms
  
  Compatability: WDM, ASIO, Core Audio
  
  Minimum System Requirements (PC): Pentium III 500 MHz or higher, 128 MB RAM, Windows XP (SP2 Home or Professional Edition only)* 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. Home and Professional Edition only. Windows Media Center Edition is not currently supported.
  
  Minimum System Requirements (Mac): Mac G3/G4* 500 MHz or higher, OS X 10.3.7 or later**, 512 MB RAM, Onboard USB connection or installed USB-PCI interface card,
• *G3/G4 accelerator cards not supported

M-Audio Black Box Reloaded Guitar Multi Effects Processor

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Posted by Luthier from Texas on Aug 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: All

I have it for 2 years but seldom used it until recently my other USB recording broke down. Now it has taken the place of my USB interface. If you want something to record track by track and don't want to spend much, go for this one. It has everything from drum machine, effects .. to computer recording. The only things it doesn't have are the MIDI, Drum Edit and Sequencer.

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Black Box Killer Tone Killer Package

Posted by midevilone from WV on Jul 21, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Spontaneous rock

I have compared the Black Box against the Pocket Pd by Line 6.

Pocket pod sonds and feels like a toy to me. The tone of the Pod sounds like digital splatter to me when compared with the sounds in the Black box.

I like to be able to tweak the sound with knobs, and not with submenus as much.

You can assign functions to the footswitches and pedal.

Only if I needed instant access to multiple different sounds with a single stomp, would I consider the Pod.

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There are better products

Posted by Blastmage from Tokyo on Jul 14, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues-based rock

I've owned the Black Box for about a year and a half. Updated to Reloaded when it became available. I used the Black Box a lot after I first got it. However, about six months later, I bought my son a Digi-Tech RP-250. Much better product. Although both sound great, the RP-250 is MUCH easier to adjust to get that perfect tone you are looking for. My recommendation is to by-pass the Black Box and go for a Digi-Tech (or perhaps a Line 6 POD) because, in my opinion, it is easier to make setting adjustments. All that said, the Black Box is a very sturdy piece of gear that, to me, sounds great.

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Good for beginners who want to start recording.

Posted by HollywoodRock91 from Los Angeles, CA on Jun 10, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Hardcore, Alternative

I bought this about two years ago before the firmware update was released and although I've been aware that it's not top-quality, I've never been let down. The amps and effects are usable but I would never head into a studio with them. The included software is pretty straight forward to install and use, but I did get pretty frustrated with it as it will not recognize that the box is plugged in, even when it is. I have to either unplug it and plug it back in, or disconnect/reconnect it several times. Also a small but noticable drawback is that THERE'S NO ON/OFF SWITCH! This gets very annoying when you lay there at night and your room is neon blue because of the backlight. The drum beats are plain, boring, but serve their purpose. The mic input has enough gain to get by with an SM58. I use Nuendo and it recognizes it and records flawlessly, which is why I havn't thrown it out my window yet. At 2AM when I get that perfect verse for a song I'm writing, I'll put some headphones on, open up Nuendo and record them so I don't lose it by morning. That's really all I've needed it for. Although now that I want to get my home studio up and running I'm looking at some FireWire Interfaces such as the Presonus Firestudio and MOTU 8pre. Note: You can only record either the guitar input or mic input at a time, not simultaneously. You will hear both but effects/amps will only be applied to whichever input you have set in the properties window. On that note, this thing works if you just need to lay down some guitars, bass, piano, vocals, and even drums if you have a seperate mixer but if you want to do some serious recordings, save your 100 bucks for another SM57 or something useful. It's not a bad product at all, just depends on what you're looking for!

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All you want in here....

Posted by PinkFloydFan from New York City, NY on Apr 7, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Vintage

Well I got my Black Box reloaded 3 days ago and I'm really happy.... the amp's simulations are great, awesome effects, you can obtain any sound u possibly want. The only thing I wasnt too happy about is that even when they have 100 drum beats, most of them are trance or hip hop or dance, and only 10 of rock...but well nothing is perfect I recomend it, really cool.

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