M Audio Black Box Amps Effect Drum Machine Recording Interface
For those Guitarist who are new to the home recording thing... The M Audio Black Box is the way to go! Someone eventually got this technology right. The Black Box is where it has all come together. If you're in the market for a inexpensive home recording set up, you can't go wrong with the M-Audio Black Box. I'd recommend this device to anyone looking for an inspirational tool to use in the studio. - Riffmaster
M-Audio Black Box Amps/Effect/Drum Machine/Recording Interface
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.