# Compact Music Samplers 1010music's The Tangerine is a Compact Sampler with an Orange Design By Colin Smith | Published 2023-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tangerine References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/1010musics-tangerine-is-a-charmingly-orange-and-ridiculously-tiny-sampler-172544831.html?src=rss) & [1010music](https://1010music.com/product/tangerine) The Tangerine from [1010music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razzmatazz) is a compact and powerful sampler that lets you trigger, play, and record samples with ease. It has a touchscreen interface, a microSD card slot, MIDI in and out, and an analog clock input. You can stream up to 576 simultaneous samples of up to 4 GB file size from the card, and use the multi-sample wizard and the automatic slicer to create and edit your own sounds. The Tangerine comes with 4 GB of preloaded samples, including a high-quality piano library. You can also use the [internal sequencer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitap) to create patterns and loops, or sync it with other devices via MIDI or clock. The Tangerine is expected to be available in November 2023 for $399. Customers can pre-order it from the 1010music website or from authorized dealers. The Tangerine is part of the nanobox collection, a series of [mini-synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-musical-instrument) that offer different synthesis methods and features. The other models in the collection are lemondrop (granular synthesis), fireball (wavetable synthesis), and razzmatazz (FM synthesis and sampling). Each nanobox has a unique color and design, and comes with a matching USB cable. Image Credit: 1010music ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Music Samplers:** Compact music samplers like The Tangerine by 1010music are disrupting the market with their powerful features and ease of use. - **Touchscreen Interfaces:** The integration of touchscreen interfaces in music samplers, such as The Tangerine by 1010music, is revolutionizing the way musicians interact with their samples. - **Mini-synthesizer Collections:** Mini-synthesizer collections like the nanobox series from 1010music, which includes The Tangerine, lemondrop, fireball, and razzmatazz, offer musicians a variety of unique synthesis methods and design options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instruments:** The musical instruments industry is being disrupted by compact music samplers like The Tangerine by 1010music that offer musicians new ways to create and manipulate samples. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry is experiencing a shift with the introduction of touchscreen interfaces in devices like The Tangerine by 1010music, providing users with more intuitive control over their music production. - **Synthesizer Manufacturing:** Synthesizer manufacturers are embracing the trend of mini-synthesizer collections, such as the nanobox series by 1010music, to cater to musicians' demands for compact and versatile instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Friendly Premium Samplers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ep-133-ko-ii.md) - [Bright Pink Drum Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razzmatazz.md) - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Ai-Assisted Music Sampler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tm4.md) - [Music-Sampling Engine Groove Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liven-lofi12.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Audio Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-audio-mixer.md) - [Wooden Multitrack Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-moons.md) - [Artist-Designed Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tame-impala.md)