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Seaboard Block
Super Powered Keyboard
Create astonishingly expressive music on a portable, super-powered keyboard. Touch and shape your sound on Seaboard Block's soft, pressure-responsive musical surface. Play a powerful standalone instrument — and extend its power by connecting to other Blocks.
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- Free shipping
- Next day dispatch
- 30-day returns
- Lifetime support
- Compatibility
- iOS only app support
- No Android support
- Mac OSX 10.10+
- Windows 7, 8 and 10
AT A GLANCE
Expressive and expandable
5D Touch technology 
24 keywave, two octave playing surface 
Hundreds of sounds in NOISE and Equator Player 
Desktop software included: Equator Player, Cypher2 Player, Strobe2 Player and Tracktion Waveform 8 
Wireless and portable 
Connects to Seaboard Block and other ROLI BLOCKS
HOW YOU PLAY
Every movement is musical
Searing solos, cinematic soundscapes, and simple sketches start with one moment of touch. Then the musical possibilities grow. Make music with Five Dimensions of Touch (5D Touch) on a uniquely responsive surface. Expression is at your fingertips, so you can bring any musical idea to life.
SOUNDS
Explore hundreds of sounds from strings to synths
Seaboard Block comes with a huge library of sounds from string sections to glitched-out synths. Access your sounds on either mobile or desktop through included software, and add to your collection by purchasing soundpacks from renowned artists like Steve Aoki, RZA, and WondaGurl.
SWAM Saxophones by Audio Modeling
Lay down blazing funk solos or mellow jazz vibes with the extraordinarily expressive sounds of SWAM Saxophones. Get riffing on a selection of realistic alto, baritone, soprano and tenor sax instruments, all from the masters at Audio Modeling.
Available for download in the NOISE app now
SOFTWARE
Software to take your tracks from start to finish
Every Seaboard 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 keyboard skills with Melodics, the online educational platform.
3-month free subscription included with Seaboard Block.
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 Seaboard Block, 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.
Discounted upgrade price to the full version included.
Strobe2 Player
A desktop sound player version of the acclaimed Strobe2 polysynth from FXpansion. Play 50 expressive presets and explore 3 macro controls.
Discounted upgrade price to the full version included.
Cypher2 Player
A desktop sound player version of the premium Cypher2 software synth from FXpansion. Play 50 expressive presets and 3 macro controls.
Discounted upgrade price to the full version included.
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 Seaboard Block into your workflow, and use your Seaboard 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.
Three month free trial with Seaboard Block.
BLOCKS works with programs including:
FXpansion
- Strobe2
- Cypher2
Native Instruments
- Kontakt
- Massive
Bitwig
- Studio
Ableton
- Live
Audio Modeling
- SWAM
Cycling '74
- MaxMSP
Spectrasonics
- Omnisphere
Gear Patrol
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MusicTech
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- "Love the feel, the sounds you can get — and that price. It makes the world of BLOCKS more accessible."
Magnetic Magazine
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- "ROLI has changed the game... creating an ultra-portable controller that could easily fit into one's backpack."
Electronic Musician
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- "Every time I've used a Seaboard, I've been blown away by it's playability."
Complex
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- "It's like having your own personal backup band at your fingertips."
9to5Mac
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- "The level of detail it allows for in terms of velocity on a given note or chord is amazing."
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Seaboard Block
Spec
- Seaboard Block
- Seaboard RISE 25
- Seaboard RISE 49
- Dimensions
- 141mm x 282mm x 24.7mm (5.5in x 11in x 1in)
- 210mm x 505mm x 23mm (8.27in x 19.9in x 0.9in)
- 210mm x 834mm x 23mm (8.27in x 32.8in x 0.9in)
- Weight
- 650g (1.43 lbs)
- 2.8kg (6.17lbs)
- 4.2kg (9.26 lbs)
- Keywaves
- 24
- 25
- 49
- Keywave Size
- 100mm x 20mm (3.9in x 0.78in)
- 125mm x 23.5mm (4.9in x 0.9in)
- 125mm x 23.5mm (4.9in x 0.9in)
- Keywave Surface Size
- 282mm x 141mm (11in x 5.5in)
- 376mm x 164.5mm (14.8in x 6.47in)
- 705mm x 164.5mm (27.75in x 6.47in)
- Dimensions of Touch
- Strike, Press, Glide, Slide, Lift
- Strike, Press, Glide, Slide, Lift
- Strike, Press, Glide, Slide, Lift
- Onboard Synthesizer
- —
- —
- —
- Controllers
- Mode button, Octave Up/Down Touch Corners (Preset switching via Mode button and Octave Up/Down Touch Corners)
- 3 Touch Faders, XY Touchpad, Octave Switch, Preset Switch
- 3 Touch Faders, XY Touchpad, Octave Switch, Preset Switch
- Software bundle
- Equator Player, ROLI Dashboard, 8 NOISE soundpacks, Max/MSP 3-Month License, Strobe2 Player, Tracktion Waveform 8
- Equator, ROLI Dashboard, Bitwig 8-Track, Strobe2, Tracktion Waveform 8
- Equator, ROLI Dashboard, Bitwig 8-Track, Strobe2, Tracktion, Waveform 8
- USB Connection
- Yes, powered USB-C
- Yes, powered
- Yes, powered
- DNA connectors
- Yes
- —
- —
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- DC Adapter
- —
- —
- —
- Pedal Inputs
- —
- 1
- 1
- Audio Outputs
- —
- —
- —
- Plays adjacent semitones
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Price
- $299 / €329 / £279
- $849 / €849 / £699
- $1,099 / €1,199 / £999
Seaboard Block
Unboxed
- Seaboard Block.
- 8 NOISE Soundpacks.
- 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.
Tech Specs
Dimensions and Weight
Width: 282mm (11 inches).
Height: 24.7mm (1 inch).
Depth: 141mm (5.5 inches).
Weight: 650g (1.43 pounds).
Battery
10 hour battery life.
4 hour charge time.
Connectivity / Ports
USB-C port (MIDI out and power).
Full MIDI compatibility over USB and Bluetooth LE.
4 DNA connectors.
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).