1010music Bento

Bento is a portable sampling production lab that lets you sample, sequence, and perform with expressive control!

Published 7th May 2025

1010music are excited to announce Bento, a brand new flagship audio production & performance instrument – it features 8 tracks with multiple patch types: sample banks, multisamples, slicers, granular, loops, and MIDI!


Bento is a compact, all-in-one sampling and production workstation that combines flexible sequencing, expressive performance features, and professional connectivity—ideal as the centerpiece of your desktop or mobile rig.

Whether you’re looping on the go, launching clips live, or sequencing your entire synth setup, Bento gives you the creative tools to shape your sound from idea to final performance. With pristine 24-bit audio, a bright 7” touchscreen, and 16 responsive velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, Bento delivers a fast, fluid workflow for modern music-makers.

Its track architecture supports one-shots, multi-samples, sliced loops, granular playback, external MIDI sequencing, and more—all backed by a powerful scene-based sequencer, deep modulation, and an expansive FX engine.

Built to replace your laptop and streamline your setup, Bento offers 3 stereo inputs, 3 stereo outputs, USB-C host and device ports, dual TRS MIDI I/O (Type A & B), and a built-in battery for up to 3 hours of mobile creativity. Whether you’re in the studio or on stage, Bento keeps you connected and in control.

MAIN FEATURES:

  • 8 tracks with multiple patch types: sample banks, multisamples, slicers, granular, loops, and MIDI
  • 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads
  • 7” diagonal touchscreen
  • 8 context-sensitive endless encoders
  • 3 stereo inputs, 3 stereo outputs, stereo headphone out
  • Dual TRS MIDI inputs and outputs (Type A & B)
  • USB-C host and device ports
  • Built-in battery (up to 3 hours in low-power mode)
  • microSD card expansion
  • 24-bit AD/DA conversion
  • Full MIDI sequencing, modulation, and CC control

For more information and to find out where you can purchase yours, click here.