Description
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3-month free subscription included with Lightpad Block.
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.