What 1010music LLC does

1010music LLC is a Los Angeles-based, privately held digital musical instrument company that designs and sells touchscreen-based hardware for DAWless electronic music production and performance. The company operates with a small team of 8 employees and no disclosed external funding, focused on a niche segment of the music technology market. Its product portfolio spans three lines: desktop sampling/mixing devices (bento, blackbox 2, bluebox), Eurorack modular synthesizer modules (bitbox mk2, bitbox micro, Bluebox Eurorack Edition), and the ultra-compact nanobox sub-brand of synthesizers, samplers, and drum sequencers (fireball, lemondrop, razzmatazz, tangerine). All products share a common technology architecture built around ARM processors, integrated touchscreens (2" to 7"), microSD storage, USB-C connectivity, MIDI support (Type A/B via 3.5mm TRS and 5-pin DIN), and CV/Gate integration for modular systems. The portfolio emphasizes compact form factors, multi-track recording (up to 48kHz/24-bit WAV), granular synthesis, and battery-powered portable operation (3-4 hours).

The company's revenue model is hardware-only, with no subscription or recurring revenue component. Products are sold as one-time purchases at price points ranging from $9.95 for accessories to $899 for the flagship bento, with core devices clustered in the $399-$699 range. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct-to-consumer e-commerce through 1010music.com and a global channel network of 100+ authorized retailers (including Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Thomann, B&H Photo, Perfect Circuit) and regional distributors across 40+ countries in North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Oceania, and South America. Primary customer segments are individual electronic music producers and Eurorack enthusiasts seeking compact, laptop-free, tactile instruments for live performance and studio production, with a secondary segment of synthesizer hobbyists. The company maintains product credibility through artist endorsements (Danny Carey, Steve Roach, Stimming) and earned media coverage from music technology publications (loopop, CDM, Engadget, Future Music).

Name

1010music LLC

Legal name

1010music LLC

Website

https://1010music.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

1010music LLC is a Los Angeles-based, privately held designer of touchscreen-based digital musical instruments, including desktop samplers, Eurorack modules, and the nanobox compact synth line, sold globally to individual electronic music producers and modular enthusiasts through direct e-commerce and 100+ retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Musical Instruments

NAICS

Musical Instrument Manufacturing (339992), Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140)

SIC

Musical Instruments (3931)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Production Hardware (Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Samplers, MIDI Controllers) (MPAIAJAE)

Keywords

• Digital musical instruments
• Hardware samplers
• Eurorack modules
• Touchscreen synthesizers
• Portable music production

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: 1010music generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical hardware products including desktop samplers, Eurorack modules, synthesizers, mixers, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no recurring subscription model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1010music designs and manufactures touchscreen-based digital musical instruments — desktop samplers, mixers, synthesizers, Eurorack modules, and ultra-compact nanobox synths — that enable DAWless music production and live performance. Products are sold one-time as hardware units through the company's own e-commerce site and a global network of authorized retailers and regional distributors in over 40 countries.

Product overview

1010music LLC is a digital musical instrument company specializing in touchscreen-based music production devices. The product portfolio spans two primary form factors: Desktop devices (bento, blackbox 2, bluebox) designed for DAWless music production and performance, and Eurorack Modules (bitbox mk2, bitbox micro, Bluebox Eurorack Edition) for modular synthesizer systems. The flagship nanobox sub-brand includes ultra-compact synthesizers and samplers (fireball, lemondrop, razzmatazz, tangerine) targeting portable music creation. Products are distinguished by integrated touchscreens, sample-based workflow capabilities, MIDI/CV connectivity, and recording functionality. The company maintains an archives section for discontinued products (Toolbox, Waverazor, Synthbox, Fxbox) and offers accessories including MIDI adapters, cables, replacement knobs, and faceplates. The portfolio architecture centers on touchscreen-driven interfaces with USB-C connectivity, microSD storage, and firmware-updatable platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• nanobox: Series of mini-synthesizers including Fireball (Polyphonic Wavetable Mini Synth), LemonDrop (Polyphonic Granular Mini Synth), Razzmatazz (Mini Drum Sequencer with FM Synthesis and Sampling), and Tangerine (Compact Streaming Sampler)
• bitbox
• blackbox
• bluebox
• bento
• Waverazor

Products and services

• bento – sampling production lab Portable all-in-one desktop sampling production lab with 7" touchscreen, 16 pressure/velocity-sensitive pads, and 8 flexible tracks supporting sample banks, loops, granular synth, multisample, slicer, wavetable synth, or external MIDI. Includes scene-based sequencing, step sequencer, piano roll, per-track FX, and a 3-hour built-in battery. Targets electronic music producers seeking laptop-free production and performance.
• blackbox 2 – Next Gen Compact Sampler Desktop compact sampler with 4" touchscreen and 4 flexible tracks supporting Shredder, One-Shot, Loop, Slicer, Multisample, or External instruments. Includes step sequencer, piano roll, DJ effects, USB-C multichannel audio streaming, and a 3-hour built-in battery. Replaces the original Blackbox.
• Bluebox – Compact Digital Mixer/Recorder Portable digital audio mixer with 6 stereo 3.5mm TRS inputs, 12 mono/6 stereo tracks, and 3 stereo outputs. Records and plays back 48k/24-bit WAV to microSD, with 4-band EQ per track, global reverb and delay effects, and a compressor. Targeted at live performance and small studio setups.
• Bluebox Eurorack Edition – Compact Digital Mixer 30 HP Eurorack mixer module with 12 mono/6 stereo tracks, 4 mono/2 stereo outputs plus headphone output. Includes 6 CV inputs for modulation, USB-C audio streaming, microSD recording at 48k/24-bit WAV, 4-band EQ per track, and reverb, delay, and compressor effects. Designed for modular synthesizer users needing a compact performance mixer.
• Bitbox mk2 – Intuitive Sampling Module Eurorack sampling module with 3.5" touchscreen, 16 sample pads, and 26 HP form factor. Supports sample, clip, slicer, and granular playback modes with up to 24 stereo polyphonic notes. Features CV/gate inputs, MIDI, and reverb and delay effects for modular setups.
• Bitbox Micro – Compact Sampling Module Compact 18 HP Eurorack sampling module with 2" touchscreen and 8 stereo sample pads. Supports sample, clip, slicer, and granular modes with up to 24 stereo polyphonic notes, plus MIDI Type A/B auto-sensing and CV/gate inputs. Targets space-constrained modular systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products support up to 576 samples per preset, up to 4 hours of continuous recording, and up to 24 stereo polyphonic notes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCV1mG34_2R6SE5bZ3AbEL5g
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1010music-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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