User Manual
A wavelike element of the keywave surface of Seaboards that corresponds to a
single key on a standard keyboard. Each of the Five Dimensions of Touch can
be accessed on a single keywave.
Keywave surface
The entire playing Seaboard surface including all keywaves and the ribbons
above and below them. The keywave surface corresponds to a keyboard.
Lightpad Block
A Master Block and the central Block in the BLOCKS system. The Lightpad Block
features an illuminated tactile surface that enables creators to shape sound
through Five Dimensions of Touch: Strike, Glide, Slide, Press, and Lift. When
paired with NOISE it builds sequencing, looping, finger drumming and
expressive control into one intuitive device. It can also be used with BLOCKS
Dashboard to expressively control digital audio workstations and software and
hardware synthesizers.
Lightpad Surface
The 15×15 LED matrix made up of individual cells (225) and covered with laser-
etched silicone which makes up the surface of the Lightpad Block and enables
users to play multidimensional or 5D Touch performances.
Live Block
A Control Block that provides quick access to music performance functions, so
creators can be more expressive in real time. The Block’s 10 buttons include
controls for switching scales and octaves, playing chords and arpeggios, and
sustaining notes in NOISE.The Live Block can also be used with BLOCKS