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Blackbox Preset Builder

💠 Download v1.6 for Windows — Signed Installer (no Java required)

Also available as MSI (alternative Windows installer) and portable ZIP (no installation, just unzip and run) — all digitally signed, no Java required

🍎 Download v1.6 for macOS (Apple Silicon) — Signed & Notarized 🍎 Download v1.6 for macOS (Intel) — Signed & Notarized 🐧 Download v1.6 for Debian/Ubuntu — .deb Package (multi-arch) 🌍 Download v1.6 — Universal ZIP (Windows / macOS / Linux — Java 8+) 📄 User Manual v1.6 — PDF

The Windows and macOS installers include an embedded private Java runtime and are digitally signed.
The macOS version is fully notarized by Apple, with no Gatekeeper warnings on first launch.
The universal ZIP works on all platforms but requires Java 8 or later to be installed.

Release notes for v1.6

New features

Filter and ADSR envelope
Delay and Reverb Sends + Master FX tab
Note: These sound engine additions are designed to provide a realistic preview of how your preset will behave on the Blackbox hardware, though they are not exact one-to-one reproductions.
Sequencer tab
A full step-based sequencer has been added with copy/paste and undo/redo support.
Useful for preparing live sets and building complex sequences directly inside the editor.
DawProject export
Export projects directly to DawProject format for faster import in Bitwig, Cubase, and Studio One.
Sforzando tracks are created automatically (SFZ files must currently be assigned manually).
Bitbox compatibility (community reported)
Some users have reported that the application works with the 1010music Bitbox. While Bitbox is not officially supported, Demo Mode has been updated to allow users to test compatibility.

Improvements

Improved waveform rendering at high zoom ratios.
Improved rotary controller precision.
SFZ export now includes: ADSR envelope, filter parameters, and control section support.

Bug fixes

Fixed unintended auto-play when the file tree selection is changed programmatically.
Fixed multi-sample audio replacement not updating playback correctly.

Previous versions

Blackbox Preset Builder v1.5
- Windows — Signed Installer (.exe)
- Windows — MSI (.msi) / Portable ZIP (unzip & run)
- macOS (Apple Silicon) — Signed & Notarized (.dmg) / macOS (Intel) — Signed & Notarized (.dmg)
- Debian/Ubuntu — .deb Package (multi-arch)
- Universal ZIP (Windows / macOS / Linux — Java 8+)
- User Manual v1.4 — PDF
- Release notes for v1.5:
  - Expanded Audio Editor effects (Bit Crush, Distort, Tape Stop, Flanger, Chorus, Phaser).
  - Pads Mode for Keyboard (trigger pads directly via MIDI notes).
  - Extended Procedural Generator sound types: Clap, Tom, Rim, and FX.
  - New per-pad parameters: MIDI In channel and Pad Note.
  - Persistent FX parameter state in the Audio Editor.
  - Improved waveform editing precision.
  - Fixed a velocity range edge case when loading presets with multi-sample pads.
Blackbox Preset Builder v1.4
- Windows — Signed Installer (.exe)
- Windows — MSI (.msi) / Portable ZIP (unzip & run)
- macOS (Apple Silicon) — Signed & Notarized (.dmg) / macOS (Intel) — Signed & Notarized (.dmg)
- Debian/Ubuntu — .deb Package (multi-arch)
- Universal ZIP (Windows / macOS / Linux — Java 8+)
- User Manual v1.4 — PDF
- Release notes for v1.4:
  - Added Audio Editor (non-destructive workflow with full Undo / Redo). Available audio processes include: Normalize, Normalize To, Normalize Each Slice, Silence, Fade In / Fade Out, Gain, DC Offset Removal, Invert Phase, Pitch / Time, and Reverse.
  - UI redesign for improved usability and clearer separation of concerns.
  - Improved drag & drop: hold Control (Windows/Linux) or Option (macOS) to reset pad to defaults before assigning.
  - Additional Windows distribution formats: MSI installer and portable ZIP.
  - Fixed preview issues for WAV files containing complex or non-standard chunks.
Blackbox Preset Builder v1.3
- Windows — Signed Installer (.exe)
- Windows — MSI (.msi) / Portable ZIP (unzip & run)
- macOS — Signed & Notarized (.dmg)
- Debian/Ubuntu — .deb Package (multi-arch)
- Universal ZIP (Windows / macOS / Linux — Java 8+)
- User Manual v1.0 — PDF
- Release notes for v1.3:
  - Added MIDI export for sequences.
  - Added SFZ export for pads (pad rack & individual pads, including multi-samples).
  - Added Procedural Generator for rapid sound creation and inspiration.
  - Faster file browser navigation thanks to optimized caching.
  - Fixed non-integer pitch preview issues.
  - Fixed sample loading for legacy preset format.
  - Fixed sample deletion when audio files were still in use.
Blackbox Preset Builder v1.1
- Windows — Signed Installer (.exe)
- Debian/Ubuntu — .deb Package (multi-arch)
- Universal ZIP (Windows / macOS / Linux — Java 8+)
- User Manual v1.0 — PDF
- Release notes for v1.1:
  - Added octave range controls to the virtual piano.
  - Fixed detection of the root note when loading multi-samples.
Blackbox Preset Builder v1.0