Top 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

The award-winning Black Box 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 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 is the first 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 new 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 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.

Full Features
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.

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

Compatibility
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