MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland SP404 MK2

8. December 2025

SPARKY

TAETRO Unleashes the 1010music Bento: Portable Groovebox, Heavyweight Moves

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TAETRO Unleashes the 1010music Bento: Portable Groovebox, Heavyweight Moves

TAETRO dives headfirst into the 1010music Bento, a groovebox that’s got more tricks up its sleeve than a dodgy street magician. Forget the usual suspects—this box crams granular, looping, and multisampling into a form factor that actually fits in your bag. If you’re sick of menu-diving and want a touchscreen that doesn’t make you want to throw the thing out a window, this one’s worth a look. We break down why TAETRO thinks the Bento punches above its weight, where it stumbles, and how it stacks up against the big names. Spoiler: it’s not just another plastic wannabe.

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7. December 2025

TAS

sunwarper’s SP404 MK2 Tricks: Ambient Mayhem and Guitar Shenanigans

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sunwarper’s SP404 MK2 Tricks: Ambient Mayhem and Guitar Shenanigans

Ready to wrangle the SP404 MK2 like a kangaroo on a caffeine high? sunwarper, the LA-based sonic wizard, dives headfirst into the wild world of ambient live sets, armed with nothing but his trusty Roland SP404 MK2 and a guitar. Forget your standard beatmaking—this is about bending time signatures, layering drones, and pulling off performance tricks that’d make your average sampler spit out its chips. If you reckon the SP404 MK2 is just for lofi beats, mate, you’re in for a treat. sunwarper’s approach is as inventive as a backyard BBQ gone off-script, and you’ll want to see how he