Big News: 1010music Bento 1.3 (BETA) Firmware Adds a Wavetable Synth!

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Exciting news from the 1010music camp! A brand new FREE (BETA) firmware update (version 1.3) has just been announced for their powerhouse Bento sampling production lab, and it’s a game-changer.

For those unfamiliar, the 1010music Bento is a compact, all-in-one portable studio designed for dawless music creation. It’s a true production hub, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen, 16 expressive pads, 8 flexible tracks (for samples, loops, granular, and MIDI), a deep scene-based sequencer, and a full suite of professional-grade I/O and effects [1].

This new 1.3 beta update, which is available for download now via the 1010music bento forum, adds some massive new features to an already powerful device [2].

Don’t Miss Out! 📺

Join the Synth Geekery Show this Saturday, 15-Nov-2025, at 1 PM UTC! [3]

They will be doing a deep dive into the 1010music Bento product. This is a perfect chance to see what it’s all about.

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What’s New in Firmware 1.3?

This update brings some highly-requested features that significantly expand Bento’s sound design capabilities.

  • Fireball Wavetable Synth Engine: This is the big one! The Bento now includes the powerful wavetable synthesis engine from the 1010music Fireball. This adds a completely new dimension of sound design, allowing you to create complex, evolving, and rich synthesizer tones right inside the box.
  • Patch Preview: A fantastic workflow enhancement, you can now preview patches before loading them, making it much faster to find the perfect sound.
  • Wavetable Bonus: To celebrate the new engine, 1010music has shared a discount code. You can use the code 1010MUSIC at wavetables.lol to get the entire KRC Mathwaves collection (over 160,000 wavetables!) for just $19. These wavetables are fully compatible with Bento’s new Fireball engine.

Get yourself a Bento by 1010music (affiliate link): https://clickfi.re/2vfGeimT

Update 1.3 Feature Summary

Here’s a quick-glance table of the new additions:

FeatureDescription
Fireball EngineIntegrates the 1010music wavetable synth engine directly into Bento.
Patch PreviewAdds the ability to preview patches before loading, speeding up workflow.
Beta AccessAvailable now as a FREE (BETA) update on the 1010music forum.

This 1.3 beta update shows 1010music’s strong commitment to expanding the Bento platform. Adding a full wavetable synth engine for free is a massive update for all users. Head over to the forums to download it and start exploring new sonic territories!

References

[1] 1010music Bento Product Page: https://1010music.com/product/bento

[2] New Bento Beta Firmware News: https://www.matrixsynth.com/2025/11/new-bento-beta-firmware-now-with.html

[3] Synth Geekery Show: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tOyRlFShAAE