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BLOCK DIABLO: Evil Controller!
2010-03-12

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BLOCK is a compact and programmable MIDI control surface designed for interactive audio performance. Built on the same bi-directional and adaptable platform as the Ohm64, Block provides a powerful interface for creating and interacting with sound in a small easy-to-transport body. Sixty four backlight led buttons provide endless possibilities for visual feedback with the instrument by connecting it to Ableton Live, Max/Msp, our open source sounds apps, or any other software that supports MIDI. The open source blockEditor application lets you reprogram any of the controller's sixty four clip buttons, eight knobs, two faders, and seven function buttons. Block is hand crafted from lightweight wood and aluminum for easy portability.

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Block

BLOCK has bi-directional talkback communication allowing the controller to talk to your software, and software to your device. MIDI messages can be sent to the Block to light up the buttons for an interactive performance. Completely programable and mappable, block provides a flexible control surface that be used with any software or setup. Completely USB powered means you don’t have to worry about adapters and and power strips, and it is plug and play so no drivers are required.

Livid Block Control Surface Intro from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

Portability

Block is designed for total portability. Weighing in at only 3 lbs (1.36 kg) and is crafted from lightweight milled jelutong wood and anodized aluminum. The 10.25” (26cm) square by 1.5” (3.8cm) body fits 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.

Talkback

Reprogrammable buttons with LED talkback provides visual feedback by sending MIDI commands back to the controller.

Livid Block and Ableton Live from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

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.

Livid is 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 their blog.