Behringer has announced the KICK standalone groovebox. The hardware relies on open-source code and includes built-in effects alongside an AI camera.
Behringer KICK overview
Behringer has announced KICK, a standalone device for music production. The groovebox relies on open-source code that is already publicly available on GitHub. According to manufacturer specifications, the system will run the Music Tribe JAM DAW software. The instrument allows sampling as well as audio editing and includes a looper, a step sequencer, and more than 300 onboard effects.
Hardware features and connectivity
The physical layout of the groovebox includes various controls and connections:
- 7-inch touchscreen and jog wheel
- Touch strip and four assignable knobs
- 16 RGB pads across eight banks
- AI camera designed for gesture control
- Stereo inputs and outputs, plus a headphone jack
- 5-pin DIN MIDI in and out
- Four CV/Gate connections
- SD card slot, USB-A, and USB-C
The concept aligns with recent movements toward open-source firmware across the hardware market, which have also appeared with M-VAVE, AKAI, and Erica Synths.
Source: Gearnews
