Computer Keyboard

Allows you to control any connected Source blocks using your computer keyboard, with a piano-key layout.

Computer Keyboard is an Interaction block. It allows you to create playable synths by letting you trigger any connected Source blocks using your computer keyboard, with a key layout that emulates a piano keyboard. Pressing a key will set the pitch and trigger a note/sample in Source blocks, using either monophonic or polyphonic voices.

It’s options let you switch the ‘Voices’ between monophonic or polyphonic. ‘Octave’ sets a transpose up or down across all connected Source blocks, and ‘Glide’ sets the time it takes for the pitch to transition, or glissando between notes, when in monophonic mode. ‘Octave’ can also be set directly on the keyboard using the Up & Down arrow keys, or the NumPad + and - keys.

Last updated: 14/04/2016

Links/Reference

What is BlokDust?

BlokDust is a free to use web-based music making app. Build sounds or instruments and share your creations.

What is this?

This site serves as a wiki/user companion to blokdust.com, as well as a hub for tutorials and other related features.

Requirements

Chrome browser recommended, desktop or tablet and an internet connection. If you have one, use a MIDI key controller for the best experience!