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Affordable Modular Instruments

Roli's Seaboard Block Makes Music Production Easy for Beginners

— June 8, 2017 — Pop Culture
London-based music technology company, Roli has introduced The Roli Seaboard Block, a compact, affordable electronic instrument that makes music production easy for beginners.

In the Oscar-winning film La La Land, Ryan Gosling's character was featured using a Roli Seaboard Grand, an impressive and expensive futuristic keyboard that distorts sound based on how you press, slide, and bend the keys. The popularity of the movie sparked an interest in this modular instrument, inspiring newbies, only to have them discouraged after seeing the keyboard's $3,000 price tag.

The Roli Seaboard Block presents itself as a far more affordable, not to mention conveniently compact option which allows beginners to dabble in the world of music production. The modular keyboard has a versatile and expandable system which allows users to make their own music on this small-scale instrument, that offers the same range as its full sized companion. Different sounds are created based on whether the user slides, holds, or presses the keys making for a uniquely immersive experience.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Modular Instruments - The Roli Seaboard Block offers an affordable option for beginners to dabble in music production.
2. Compact Electronic Instruments - The compact size of the Roli Seaboard Block makes it a convenient option for music production on the go.
3. Immersive Music Production Experience - The Roli Seaboard Block's unique way of creating sounds through sliding, holding, and pressing keys provides users with an immersive music production experience.
Industry Implications
1. Music Technology - The Roli Seaboard Block is a disruptive innovation in the music technology industry, offering a more affordable and accessible option for beginners.
2. Electronics Manufacturing - The production and distribution of compact electronic instruments like the Roli Seaboard Block present new opportunities for growth and innovation in the electronics manufacturing industry.
3. Music Production Education - The introduction of affordable modular instruments like the Roli Seaboard Block opens up new possibilities for music production education, allowing beginners to easily learn and experiment with music creation.
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