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bento – sampling production lab
$899.00
Bento is a portable sampling production lab that lets you sample, sequence, and perform with expressive control—no laptop required, just pure creative flow.
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Bento is a portable, all-in-one sampling production lab that brings together flexible sequencing, expressive performance tools, and pro-level connectivity—perfect 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 tools to shape your sound from idea to performance.
With pristine 24-bit sound quality, a bright 7” touchscreen, 16 responsive pads, and deep control over samples, MIDI, and effects, Bento offers a fast, fluid workflow in a compact and portable form. Sequence one-shots, build multi-sample instruments, and chop loops using Bento’s flexible tracks, scene-based sequencing, and expansive modulation and FX engine.
Designed to replace laptops, simplify cabling, and integrate seamlessly with your gear, Bento features multiple stereo inputs and outputs, USB-C host and device ports, dual TRS MIDI I/O, and a built-in battery for up to 3 hours of mobile creativity.
Top Features
- 7” touchscreen + 16 expressive pads and 8 endless encoders for hands-on control
- Per-pad control of level, pitch, pan, FX sends, and modulation
- 8 flexible tracks—support for sample banks, loops, granular, multisample, slicer, or external MIDI
- Scene-based sequencing with step, piano roll, probability, and real-time loop launching
- Powerful FX section featuring delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, overdrive with per-track routing
- Extensive modulation system with LFOs, envelopes, and step sequencers
- Flexible MIDI integration—2 MIDI in + 2 out (TRS), USB host and device
- Resample internally to layer effects or capture spontaneous ideas
- Easily sample external gear and stream long WAVs from microSD
- VESA Mount Compatible
- 3 stereo inputs, 3 stereo outputs, and headphone output for pro-level routing
- Battery powered for mobile jamming and portable performance
- Unlimited number of projects stored to microSD cards
Recording Capabilities
- Capture loops quickly with the option to synchronize the start and stop times to the clock
- Trigger recording via audio level threshold
- Create perfectly sized loops by setting the recording length
- Enable immediate playback after recording for live looping capabilities
- Make recordings up to 4 hours in length
- Resample the master output without patching
- Store recorded samples as WAV files on the micro SD card
What is Included
- bento – sampling production lab
- MicroSD card with over 160 patches and over 200 wav files
- USB C power cord
- USB C power and data splitter
- Type B TRS MIDI To MIDI 5 Pin DIN adapter
- QR Code with link to the Quick Start Guide
Technical Specs
- 8 tracks with multiple patch types—sample banks, multisamples, slicers, granular, loops, and external MIDI
- 16 pressure- and velocity-sensitive pads
- 7” diagonal touch screen
- 8 context-sensitive endless encoders
- 3 stereo inputs, 3 stereo outputs, 1 stereo headphone out
- 2 TRS MIDI inputs & 2 TRS MIDI outputs (Type A & B)
- USB-C host and device ports
- Internal battery with 3 hours in low power mode
- Includes 155 Patches and over 5000 sample files
- Expandable via microSD card
- 24-bit ADC/DAC
- MIDI sequencing, modulation, and CC control support
- Compatible with 100 x 100 VESA mounts
- Product dimensions: 8” x 8.5” x 2”, 2 lb (20.4 x 21.8 x 5.1 cm, 936 grams)
- Package dimensions: 10.25″ x 8.5″ x 2.75″, 2.7 lb. ( 26 x 21.6 x 7 cm, 1.2 kg)
Learn How to Work with bento
Quick Start Guide
The bento Quick Start Guide will show you how to find your way around bento so you can start making music right away.
User Manual
The bento User Manual is your portable guide to all of the features in the product.
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| Weight | 2.7 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.25 × 8.5 × 2.75 in |
| HS Tariff Code | CAN: 8519.81.00.00 |
| Country of Origin | China |