Expressive Musical Touchpad Roli Lightpad Block M

Roli Lightpad Block M

Make music on a smooth, illuminated surface that fits in the palm of your hand. Play beats. Shape melodies. Control sound just by touching the super-sensitive surface of a next-generation MIDI controller.

Super powerful and easy to pick up

• MIDI pad controller
• Touch responsive soft silicon surface
• Wireless and portable
• LED illumination reconfigures the surface for different notes and scales
• Get started with free iOS apps: the beginner-friendly ROLI PLAY or the powerful NOISE app.
• Desktop software included: Equator Player, Cypher2 Player, Strobe2 Player and Tracktion Waveform 8
• Hundreds of sounds in NOISE and Equator Player
• Connects to Seaboard Block and other ROLI BLOCKS

Play a song, all on one surface

On one dynamic surface you can play beats, basslines, chords, and melodies — and tie them all together to make amazingly multi-layered songs.

Make every movement musical

Shape your sound on a soft, touch-responsive surface. From bending drums to shaping acoustic melodies, you’ll create your tracks more expressively with Five Dimensions of Touch.

Explore a universe of sounds — it's growing all the time

Lightpad M pairs with desktop and mobile sound engines that include hundreds of high-resolution sounds ranging from strings to drums. They’re all custom-made for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) on the Lightpad Block’s unique surface. Explore soundpacks from sound designers and renowned artists like Pharrell, Grimes, and RZA.

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Designed for musical expression

The Lightpad Block is custom-designed to be the most powerful music-making device to fit in a pocket. The sensors underneath the pliable surface are finely calibrated so you can play with precision. Undulating “microkeywaves” provide additional tactile feedback. High-definition colors light up the surface, so you can move quickly between notes, instruments, and scales.

Start learning with ROLI PLAY

ROLI PLAY is a custom-made companion app that helps you get started with your Lightpad Block. Learn how musical touch works on the Lightpad's surface and start making songs. Your first few hours with a Lightpad can be a musical headrush, and this free app is there to hold your hand.

Expand your music studio

Lightpad M is one piece of an award-winning music creation system: BLOCKS. Connect to a Seaboard Block, Live Block, Loop Block, Touch Block — or more Lightpad Blocks including the Lightpad M. All Blocks snap together and work together wirelessly. Mix and match, and build your instrument as you grow!

Specs

• Unboxed
  • Lightpad Block
  • 8 NOISE Soundpacks
  • Ableton Live Lite
  • Equator Player
  • Cypher2 Player
  • Strobe2 Player
  • Tracktion Waveform 8
  • ROLI Dashboard
  • Melodics Subscription (Three Months)
  • Max MSP License (Three Months)
  • USB-C to USB-A Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • One Year Full Warranty
• Dimensions and Weight
  • Width: 94 mm
  • Height: 21,8 mm
  • Depth: 94 mm
  • Weight: 260 g 
• Connectivity / Ports
  • USB-C port (MIDI out and power)
  • Full MIDI compatibility over USB and Bluetooth LE
  • 8 DNA connectors
• Battery
  • 4 hour battery life
  • 2 hour charge time
• Power: USB / DNA Input Voltage: 5 V ± 0,2 V DC
• Bluetooth: 15 meter Bluetooth range. Mac OSX and iOS only.

Compatibility

• Desktop Requirements
  • Mac OSX 10.10+
  • Windows 7, 8 and 10
  • Intel Dual Core i5 2,5GHz+
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM recommended)
  • 2 GB hard drive space
  • Internet connection to register/download software
• Mobile & Tablet Requirements
  • iPhone 6 or newer
  • iPad Air 2 or newer
  • iPad Mini 4 or newer
  • iPad Pro (9.7, 10.5 and 12.9 inches)
  • iOS 9.0 or above
  • Google Pixel or Pixel 2 (Limited support)