ROLI-LIGHTPAD M BLOCK specification sheet

Overview:

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. The free ROLI PLAY app helps you get started.

Features:

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.

Every movement is musical
On the Lightpad Block’s tactile surface, you shape sounds and make music with Five Dimensions of Touch (5D Touch). Expression is right at your fingertips, so you can bring any musical idea to life.

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.

Bundled with a high-powered suite of software
Every Lightpad Block comes with a suite of high-powered music production programs. There’s something for everyone — from beginners to pros.

Melodics
Jam along to interactive lessons to build your finger drumming and beatmaking skills with Melodics, the online educational platform.

ROLI PLAY
ROLI PLAY is a custom-made companion app that helps you get started with the Lightpad Block. Learn how musical touch works on the Lightpad's surface and start making songs. iOS only.

NOISE for iOS
Sketch your musical ideas and start building tracks with NOISE, a free app that includes hundreds of sounds. NOISE pairs wirelessly with Beatmaker Kit, so you can play anywhere you have a connected device. iOS only.

Equator Player
Browse 200+ free expressive sounds on a desktop sound player based on Equator, ROLI’s flagship soft synth and sound engine.

Strobe2 Player
A desktop sound player version of the acclaimed Strobe2 polysynth from FXpansion. Play 50 expressive presets and explore 3 macro controls.

Cypher2 Player
A desktop sound player version of the premium Cypher2 software synth from FXpansion. Play 50 expressive presets and 3 macro controls.

Ableton Live Lite
Turn the Lightpad Block into a portable controller for Ableton Live Lite, the renowned digital audio workstation (DAW). Through a customized integration you can play instruments, create tracks and launch within Ableton Live with the Lightpad surface.

ROLI Dashboard
Control Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and desktop software programs with ROLI Dashboard. Plug Lightpad Block into your workflow, customize your surface, and use your Block as a controller for Ableton Live, Logic Pro X and many more.

Max MSP
Push the limits of musical creativity with Max MSP, an open-ended environment for plug-in development.

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!

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).

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	ROLI-LIGHTPAD M BLOCK
Dimensions and Weight	Width: 94mm (3.7 inches).
	Height: 21.8mm (0.86 inches).
	Depth: 94mm (3.7 inches).
	Weight: 260g (0.57 pounds).
Battery	4 hour battery life.
	2 hour charge time.
Connectivity / Ports	USB-C port (MIDI out and power).
	Full MIDI compatibility over USB and Bluetooth LE.
	8 DNA connectors.
Bluetooth	15 meter Bluetooth range.
	Mac OSX and iOS only.