Playtime Engineering / Blipblox

BLIPBLOX from Playtime Engineering is a fully-fledged electronic musical instrument that is safe for children ages 3 and up. Its child-friendly design, colorful knobs and buttons, and interactive LED light show are packed with elements that will keep kids hooked on music.

Key Features
Safety certified for children ages 3 and up
LED light show synced to music
Built-in speaker
1/4"" audio output jack: Play Blipblox sounds through external speakers or record them on an external device
MIDI input: Control Blipblox from an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer
Powered by AA batteries or the included USB-DC cable + 5V USB power adapter
Battery life: Approximately 12 hours
Auto power-off: Automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity or no MIDI signals (can be disabled in settings)

Sequencer
Automatic music playback

The Blipblox sequencer comes pre-loaded with 100 It comes with over 1000 melodies built in. Pressing the sequencer button changes the melody, and operating the tempo lever changes the playback speed.

Synthesizer Part
Generates synthesizer sounds

The synthesizer part plays the melody and bass sound. It has all the functions found in a typical synthesizer, such as oscillators, filters, amplifiers, envelopes, and LFOs. While its structure is very simple for a synthesizer, its sound is very unique.

Drum Part
Generates rhythm sounds

The drum part plays two sounds: a kick drum and a snare drum. Press the dedicated buttons to play the drum sounds.

MIDI Compatible
Control Blipblox from other musical equipment

The Blipblox sequencer comes pre-loaded with 100 It comes with over 1000 melodies built in. Press the sequencer button to change the melody, and operate the tempo lever to change the playback speed.

Blipblox supports the following MIDI messages. The synthesizer part is set to MIDI channel 1, and the drum part is set to MIDI channel 2.

MIDI Note ON/OFF, Pitch Bend
MIDI Clock, Start, Stop
*Parameters cannot be controlled using control changes.

Various Modes to Meet Musicians' Needs
But the fun doesn't end there...
Blipblox is equipped with several hidden modes to meet musicians' needs. The ""Bonus"" Waveform Mode is packed with sounds too crazy for the default settings, the ""Special Performance Mode"" offers multiple settings for using Blipblox as a professional device, and the ""Drum Tweak Mode"" lets you edit drum sounds. Use these modes to explore even more of Blipblox's potential.

Dimensions: Width: 336mm, Depth: 189mm, Height: 88mm, Weight: 669g / 751g (unit only / batteries included)
Accessories: Quick start guide, 3 AA batteries, 1 USB-DC cable (USB-A connector, DC Φ2.1mm) (5V USB power adapter sold separately)
Notes: A Phillips head screwdriver is required to insert or replace the batteries.