Block is designed for total portability and available in two models, block and blockME. Block is crafted from fine woods and anodized aluminum. The Both models fit snugly into a laptop case or backpack. Powered by a single USB cable, you can do a whole set on your laptop without even plugging into the wall!
Design
Block is designed with a perfectly square layout allowing it to be controlled from all sides. The 8x8 keypad and corresponding 8 knobs make it easy to integrate into your setup. Two faders, seven function buttons, and an extra large tap tempo button are provided to control presets, banks, settings, and are completely reprogrammable. Our keypads and controls are custom designed for maximum strength and durability.
Block NE (Nova Musik Edition) has a black body, black annodized faceplate, green LED's, and branded with the Nova Musik Star. Available exclusively at novamusik.com
Talkback
Block is completely reprogrammable and the blockEditor provides an interface for changing MIDI assignments of the buttons, sliders, knobs, and LED’s. The editor also provides a LED pattern maker to create custom LED patterns. Source code is open source under a GPL license, and editable in Max/MSP. Block's openness adaptability provides endless possibilities for playing software like Max/MSP, Ableton Live, VJ applications, our open-source sound software, or anything else that supports MIDI.
We are constantly creating new open-source software tools for the block controller such as a synth, sampler, sequencer, and Max for Live patches. Keep up with the growing family on our blog.
Software
Block is completely reprogrammable and the blockEditor provides an interface for changing MIDI assignments of the buttons, sliders, knobs, and LED’s. The editor also provides a LED pattern maker to create custom LED patterns. Source code is open source under a GPL license, and editable in Max/MSP.
We are constantly creating new open-source software tools for the block controller such as a synth, sampler, sequencer, Max for Live patches, and blockEditor. Keep up with the growing family on our blog.
Home Grown
Livid is an owner operated company and we put a lot of effort into making ethically manufactured quality controllers at an affordable price. Our products are designed and built by artists and musicians. We only use custom-made and high-quality parts and components, you won't find any cheap plastic or flimsy controls on any of our products. Block is made from the renewable and dual-purposed jelutong wood and finished with an environmentally friendly VOC free clear coat. All of our products are manufactured lead-free and are completely ROHS compliant. Block is handcrafted and assembled in our Austin, Texas shop
Specs
• USB Powered
• MIDI in and out jacks (available on the ME model only)
• Bi-Directional MIDI communication (talkback)
• Class-compliant: no drivers needed for Mac, Windows, or Linux.
• 64 Programmable backlight buttons for talk-back and interactive performance
• Programmable MIDI mapping allows you to change the MIDI settings on the hardware
• Anodized Aluminum Faceplate
• Open Source software tools to create your own LED talkback interaction
• Editor included for MIDI editing, and LED talkback programming
• Made in the USA
• Compatible with any software that supports MIDI learn
• ROHS compliant
• USB cable included
