ROLI-SONGMAKER KIT

Overview:

The Songmaker Kit gives you everything you need to create your track anywhere. Combine the expressive power of the Seaboard Block, Lightpad Block M, and Loop Block, and make your music with a kit that's more than the sum of its parts.

Features:

Craft the perfect song
Unite two state-of-the-art, touch-responsive playing surfaces. Play melodies with the Seaboard Block, a super-powered keyboard. Play drums and control effects with the Lightpad Block M. Record loops easily with the Loop Block. Everything's right there for building any style of track, anywhere.

Seamless software integration
Not only do the three Blocks connect seamlessly with each other. They also integrate perfectly with a suite of software including Equator, ROLI's premium software synthesizer that's custom-made for MIDI Polyphonic Expression.

A suite of software for any music maker
Whether you’re crafting an album or just starting to produce, Songmaker Kit comes with a range of software tools that help you take your sound to the next level.

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

Equator
ROLI’s flagship software synthesizer and sound engine is custom-made for controlling and editing sound with Five Dimensions of Touch. Choose from hundreds of included sounds and a range of modulation functions.

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 Songmaker Kit, so you can play anywhere you have a connected device. iOS only.

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 Songmaker Kit 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.

Tracktion Waveform 8
A cutting-edge Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that performs seamlessly with the Seaboard's multidimensional expressive surface, Tracktion Waveform 8 helps you visualize and edit your projects with a range of features that are approachable to learners but also powerful for professionals.

ROLI Dashboard
Control Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and desktop software programs with ROLI Dashboard. Plug Songmaker Kit into your workflow, customize your surface, and use your Kit 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.

Hundreds of sounds from synths to strings
Songmaker Kit comes with hundreds of sounds from funky synths to string sections to drums, including three signature soundpacks from world-famous artists: Grimes, Steve Aoki and Rudimental. They’re all custom-made for 5D Touch. Expand your collection further with new cutting-edge soundpacks available to purchase every month.

Break it down
The Songmaker Kit is a tried and tested configuration of three Blocks that work together in inspiring ways. But you can break down this setup or build it up — any way your want. The award-winning Seaboard Block and Lightpad Block work independently. Mix and match them. Add more Blocks. Build the instrument that's right for you.

Case it and carry it
The Songmaker Kit comes with a stylish, protective Snapcase. It holds the kit together and protects the Blocks when you carry them around — so you can make music anywhere from kitchen tables to park benches.

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.

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).
• Internet connection to register/download software.