NANOBOX TANGERINE a portable multi-sampler from 1010music // REVIEW

Summary

This video review introduces the Tangerine, a unique multi-sampler from 1010 Music's Nanobox series. The device allows users to sample instruments like the PolyBrute, storing up to 16 velocity layers per note for a realistic reproduction. With a touch-sensitive screen, the Tangerine offers eight sample slots, and while it's praised for its portability and innovative sampling capabilities, it faces criticism for its limited preset library, lack of a built-in battery, and basic sequencer. The reviewer also expresses concerns about 1010 Music's firmware development pace and the need for more distinct product features. Despite these drawbacks, the Tangerine is recommended for its one-of-a-kind sampling functionality, which sets it apart in the market.

Takeaways

• 🎛️ The Tangerine by 1010 Music is a unique multi-sampler that allows users to sample instruments like the Poly Brute into its memory, offering a portable and polyphonic sound reproduction.
• 🔊 It supports up to 16 velocity layers for each sampled note, providing a more nuanced and expressive sound compared to single-sample instruments.
• 📱 The device has a touch-sensitive screen which, despite being small, allows for easy navigation and control over the multi-sampling process.
• 🚫 The Tangerine has some limitations, such as a maximum of 576 samples that can be loaded into a preset, which restricts the number of multi-samples with velocity layers that can be played simultaneously.
• 🎼 Users can load sample libraries directly onto the Tangerine via an SD card, making it versatile for a range of sound sources, though compatibility with third-party libraries may vary.
• 🔩 The Tangerine features basic sound shaping tools, including a filter, envelope, LFO, pitch, and level controls, as well as send effects for reverb and delay.
• 🔄 It also offers pad mode functionalities, allowing for loop playback, beat synchronization, time-stretching, and sample slicing, similar to the Bitbox Micro but with more samples and polyphony.
• 🔋 While the Tangerine is portable and compact, it currently lacks a built-in battery, although 1010 Music is reportedly working on a dedicated power bank solution.
• 📈 The device comes with a limited number of presets, and the reviewer suggests that 1010 Music could improve the product by including more high-quality sounds.
• 🛠️ The sequencer on the Tangerine is basic and the reviewer expresses a desire for more functionality, such as the ability to delete individual sequences and additional modulation options.
• ⚙️ The Tangerine shares firmware similarities with other 1010 Music products, which the reviewer finds concerning as it may indicate a lack of distinct product identity and potentially rushed firmware development.

Q & A

What is the name of the analog synthesizer discussed in the script?

The analog synthesizer discussed in the script is called the Poly Brute.

How is the audio from the Poly Brute being played back in the video?

The audio from the Poly Brute is being played back through a Nano box called Tangerine, which has multisampled the Poly Brute.

What is the main feature that sets the Tangerine apart from other portable samplers?

The Tangerine is a multi-sampler, which allows it to take a keyboard like the Poly Brute and sample one sample per note, giving a reproduction of the sound inside the Tangerine.

How many velocity layers can the Tangerine record for each note?

The Tangerine can record up to 16 velocity layers for each note.

What is the maximum number of samples that can be loaded into the Tangerine at one time?

The Tangerine can load up to 576 samples into one of its presets at one time.

What is the polyphony limit of the Tangerine when playing back samples?

The polyphony limit of the Tangerine is 20-24 notes at one time.

How does the Tangerine handle sample loading from an SD card?

The Tangerine can load single samples or multi-samples directly from an SD card by pressing an empty slot and then the load option.

What kind of effects does the Tangerine offer for sound shaping?

The Tangerine offers send effects such as reverb and delay, and it has a filter resonance, one envelope, one LFO, pitch control, and level control for sound shaping.

What is the main limitation of the Tangerine's sequencer?

The main limitation of the Tangerine's sequencer is that it is quite basic and lacks the ability to delete individual sequences per sound.

What is the Tangerine's touch screen like to use?

The Tangerine's touch screen is small and may be difficult to use for people with big hands or for those who prefer more precise control.

What is the current status regarding a battery solution for the Tangerine?

As of the time of the script, the Tangerine does not have a built-in battery, but 1010 Music is working on a dedicated power bank solution for it.

What is the reviewer's main concern about the firmware of the Tangerine?

The reviewer is concerned that the firmware may be released too quickly without enough attention to detail, potentially leading to a lack of distinct product identity and missing features for a standalone device.