Roli Seaboard Block User Manual

Seaboard Block Creator Manual
1 Introduction
Hello creator, and welcome to the Creator Manual for the Seaboard Block. We
think of the people who buy and use ROLI’s products as creators more than
customers. Our products are designed to expand the bandwidth of creative
expression and thereby empower people as the creators they are. Everyone
who buys and uses BLOCKS is investing in this vision of creativity and therefore
is also a co-creator of ROLI.
BLOCKS is the most accessible and versatile music creation system ever made.
It is a modular music studio that lets anyone make music whether they’re a
professional musician or a total beginner. Each individual Block is powerful and
1 Introduction
1.1 Support and Feedback
2 Glossary of Selected BLOCKS Terms
3 Getting Started
3.1 Charging
3.2 What is BLOCKS?
3.3 What's in the Box?
3.4 System Requirements
3.5 Product Registration and Setup
3.5.1 Connect Blocks
3.5.2 Updating Firmware
4 Hardware
4.1 Connections and Specifications
4.2 The Keywave Surface
4.3 Controls
4.4 USB Connection
4.5 DNA Connectors

Roli Seaboard Block Specifications

General

Keywave Surface	24 keywaves
Dimensions	282mm x 141mm x 24mm
Connectivity	USB, Bluetooth
Power	Rechargeable battery
Compatibility	macOS, Windows, iOS
Sensitivity	5D Touch (Strike, Glide, Press, Slide, Lift)

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Support and Feedback

How to get support and provide feedback for ROLI products.

2 Glossary of Selected BLOCKS Terms

3 Getting Started

3.1 Charging

Instructions on how to charge the Seaboard Block.

3.2 What is BLOCKS?

Explanation of the BLOCKS modular music platform.

3.3 What's in the Box?

Lists the items included in the Seaboard Block package.

3.4 System Requirements

Details the hardware and software requirements for BLOCKS.

3.5 Product Registration and Setup

Steps for registering and setting up the Seaboard Block.

3.5.1 Connect Blocks

Procedure for connecting BLOCKS together.

3.5.2 Updating Firmware

Guide on how to update the firmware for your BLOCKS.

4 Hardware

4.1 Connections and Specifications

Overview of hardware connections and technical specifications.

4.2 The Keywave Surface

Description of the Seaboard Block's expressive playing surface.

4.3 Controls

Explanation of the physical controls on the Seaboard Block.

4.4 USB Connection

Instructions on how to connect the Seaboard Block via USB.

4.5 DNA Connectors

Explanation of the DNA connectors for linking BLOCKS.

4.6 Bluetooth Connection

Guide to connecting the Seaboard Block via Bluetooth.

5 Playing the Seaboard Block

5.1 Five Dimensions of Touch or 5D Touch

Explanation of the five dimensions of touch on the Seaboard Block.

5.2 Playing Techniques

Describes various playing techniques applicable to the Seaboard Block.

5.3 The Five MIDI Messages of the Five Dimensions of Touch

Details MIDI messages corresponding to the five dimensions of touch.

6 Working with Other Hardware and Software

6.1 Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression

Explanation of Multidimensional Polyphonic Expression (MPE) for the Seaboard Block.

6.2 Working with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

Guide on using the Seaboard Block with digital audio workstations.

6.3 USB MIDI Class Compliancy

Information about the Seaboard Block's USB MIDI class compliance.

8 ROLI Support

8.1 My ROLI

Information about ROLI's online resources for support.

8.2 ROLI Support

Details on how to contact ROLI support for assistance.