ROLI Seaboard Block Mobile MIDI Keyboard

Creating music on the move can often be a tough experience. Even with the advent of laptops becoming more prevalent in music-making, they can often seem unwieldy, obtrusive a hassle. Not any more: introducing the ultimate in portable modern keyboard controllers: the revolutionary ROLI Seaboard Block!

A Super-Powered, Portable Performance Keyboard

This astonishingly powerful, pressure-responsive, super-powered keyboard allows you to create fully expressive music wherever you wish. The soft, pressure-responsive musical surface makes this an ideal keyboard when played as a standalone instrument - and due to the nature of ROLI Blocks you can connect other Blocks to it, extending its power even further!

Firstly, What Are ROLI "Blocks"?

ROLI BLOCKS is a modular music studio that opens up a world of music-making to everyone. Each individual Block offers unique functions and capabilities allowing people to create music in easy and intuitive yet far-reaching ways.

Cutting together easily, the Blocks allow for highly customisable kits suitable for any budget or skill level and a wide range of musical styles. Magnet connectors allow the Blocks to click together on-the-go for simple and innovative music production.

Every Movement is Musical

Whether your aim is to create a full cinematic soundscape, compose a blistering solo piece, or even just sketch down some ideas, the Seaboard Block would be perfect for you. The uniquely responsive surface of the Seaboard Block utilises 5D Touch technology, making it easy to introduce an acute degree of expression into your music.

More Than 100 Free Voices

The Seaboard Block comes complete with its own huge library of sounds, ranging from individual string instruments up to glitched-out synths. These sounds can be accessed through your mobile / tablet / laptop through the included software, and you also have the option of purchasing further soundpacks from such artists as Steve Aoki, WondaGurl and even RZA (founding member of The Wu Tang Clan).

Elementals by ROLI

Elementals is a hand-picked selection of various acoustic and electric instruments - from pianos, to harps, to guitars, to kalimba and beyond - and is therefore the perfect starter package for the Seaboard Block.

A Free Software Suite to Suit All Of Your Needs

The Seaboard Block also comes complete with a selection of FOUR excellent, user-friendly, music-production software apps. Whether you're a complete beginner or a professional producer, this package contains something for you. The four programmes are NOISE, Equator Player, BLOCKS Dashboard and MaxMSP.

If those packages aren't for you, please note that the Seaboard Block is also compatible with Ableton Live, FXpansion's Strobe2, Kontakt Massive, Bitwig Studio, Logic Pro, Garageband, SampleModeling SWAM, MaxMSP and Spectrasonics Omnisphere.

Play Anywhere

Whilst it's a supremely powerful studio tool, the ROLI Seaboard Blocks is just as capable for use as a live instrument - play it on stage, in the studio, and everywhere inbetween! It's small and lightweight construction makes the Seaboard Block the ultimate portable instrument and a highly versatile controller that you can set up and play, quite literally, anywhere!

Expand Your Instrument

Due to the nature of ROLI Blocks and their magnetic BLOCKS DNA connectors, you can connect the Seaboard Blocks to any number of digital instruments in the range - hook yourself up to Lightpad Blocks, Live Blocks, Loop Blocks, Touch Blocks ... even another Seaboard Blocks!

ROLI Seaboard Block Highlights:

• 5D Touch Technology
• 24 keywave, two octave playing surface
• 100+ free sounds
• Free software bundle - NOISE, Equator Player, BLOCKS Dashboard & MaxMSP
• Wireless & portable
• Connects to other BLOCKS with ease!

• Box Contains: Seaboard Block, 10 NOISE Soundpacks, BLOCKS Dashboard, Equator Player, Max MSP License (3 Months), USB-C to USB-A Cable, Quick Start Guide, One Year Full Warranty

Roli Seaboard Blocks Tech Speccs

• Dimensions: 11" (L) x 1" (H) x 5.5" (D)
• Weight: 650g
• Connectivity/Ports: USB-C Port (MIDI out and power), Full MIDI Compatibility over USB and Bluetooth LE, 4 DNA Connectors
• Battery: 10 hour battery life, 4 hour charge time
• Bluetooth: 15 meter Bluetooth range
• System Requirements: iPhone 6, 6 plus or newer; iPad air of newer; iOS 9.0 or above