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Description

Elevate your music production with the Roli Loop Block, the ideal companion for your ROLI Lightpad Block. Designed for musicians who crave tactile control, this innovative module offers a seamless way to enhance your creative workflow. Whether you're recording new loops, launching sequences, or setting the perfect tempo, the Loop Block puts these essential tools right at your fingertips.

Effortlessly connect the Loop Block to your Lightpad Block either physically or wirelessly, allowing for flexible setup configurations. Its intuitive design ensures that you can rearrange and reconfigure your Blocks on the fly, adapting to any musical situation without missing a beat. By integrating with the free NOISE app, you gain instant access to a suite of advanced features, eliminating the need to navigate complex software menus.

The Roli Loop Block is not just about functionality; it's about expanding your musical horizons. With dedicated buttons for loop recording, tempo control, and quantization, you can focus on what truly matters: making music. Whether you're performing live or composing in the studio, this module provides the hands-on control you need to unleash your full creative potential.

Key Features:

  • Performance control module for ROLI's Lightpad Block
  • Dedicated buttons for loop record/launch, tempo control, and loop quantize
  • Physical and wireless connectivity options
  • Custom DAW or MIDI control via ROLI's Dashboard software
  • Instant access to features available in the NOISE app

Product specs

Brand ROLI
Model Loop Block Modular Controller for Lightpad Block
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Pad MIDI Controllers

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Roli Loop Block?

The Roli Loop Block is designed to enhance music production by allowing users to record loops, play them back, and control various performance parameters seamlessly with the Lightpad Block.

Does the Roli Loop Block require a Lightpad Block to function?

Yes, the Roli Loop Block is a modular controller that integrates with the Roli Lightpad Block, expanding its capabilities and providing additional control options.

How does the Roli Loop Block connect to other Roli Blocks?

The Roli Loop Block connects magnetically to other Roli Blocks, creating a unified control surface without the need for additional cables.

Can the Roli Loop Block be used with any DAW software?

The Roli Loop Block is compatible with Roli's own software and can integrate with most DAWs that support MIDI control, allowing for versatile music production workflows.

What are the key controls available on the Roli Loop Block?

The Roli Loop Block features controls for recording, playing, and looping tracks, as well as buttons for undo, redo, and quantizing, enhancing real-time music creation and performance.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roli Loop Block.

Software and compatibility

  • Some users find the Roli Loop Block fails to integrate as a control surface with Logic Pro, suggesting issues with recognition and key mapping.

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  • Owners report needing Roli Connect and Dashboard for functionality, indicating potential compatibility issues with Logic if these aren't used.

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  • Users manually assign MIDI messages to the Loop Block to mimic marketed integration with Logic, seeking control over track mixer functionality akin to Beatmaker kits.

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  • The Loop Block can function as a remote for Logic Pro/GarageBand when loaded in "logic control" mode using Roli Dashboard.

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  • Switching to 'Piano Mode' in Roli Dashboard changes MIDI channel output from MPE’s 16 channels to a single channel, which cannot be remapped to a different button.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The Loop Block may require firmware updates via a Mac, but some users encounter messages indicating their device is too old for updates.

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User experience

  • It's noted that the Loop Block charges and functions with Roli's Noise app, but not with Studio Player, limiting its usability in certain setups.

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  • PC users find the Loop Block limited, as certain Seaboard-specific modulations require Roli Dashboard access for real-time changes.

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Features and functionality

  • It's noted that within the Studio Player, each section has a drop-down menu allowing specific Block assignments, like arp control, enhancing playability.

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  • The 'learn' button, marked by an academic hat symbol, triggers a help mode in the Noise app and GarageBand.

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  • The Loop Block's 'snap button' does not quantize in DAWs but can be MIDI mapped to perform similar functions manually.

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Artist usage

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See how Andrew Huang uses Roli Loop Block

Andrew Huang

Singer, Guitarist

First Of October

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Verified via YouTube

Featured in this November 17, 2016 video

See how Richard Devine uses Roli Loop Block

Richard Devine

Keyboardist, Composer

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can be seen on the desk at 0:35

See how Neon Vines uses Roli Loop Block

Neon Vines

Singer, Music Producer

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In her YouTube cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It," Neon Vines uses the Roli Loop Block to perform the track.

See how DiVinCi uses Roli Loop Block

DiVinCi

Music Producer, DJ

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Part of DiVinCi's live rig, as specified on this Kit page.

Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Roli Loop Block, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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1
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1
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1
Apple iPad (General)
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1
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1

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