Category Archives: BlipBox

BlipZones FruityLoops Template

Posted on January 6, 2012 by mars

Sorry, that should probably be FL Studio, lest we were talking cereals. Which we are not. BlipBox user tigabeatz sent us his FL template for use with BlipZones. This is what he writes: fruity mixer Blipbox controls first 4 channels … Continue reading →

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New BlipZones Version

Posted on January 6, 2012 by mars

We’re pleased to release an updated version of BlipZones, your friendly neighbourhood BlipBox companion. The main new feature in v1.7 is that the app now accepts MIDI in. This means seamless DAW integration: you can record a motion sequence into … Continue reading →

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In the News

Posted on November 10, 2011 by mars

The BlipBox was recently the subject of a nice write-up on Create Digital Music. “Light-up grids of buttons are nearly commonplace, but the BlipBox is something different: its array of lights is also a sensor, making it both X/Y controller … Continue reading →

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BlipBox 4CV Preview

Posted on October 29, 2011 by mars

Martin at SchneidersLaden has kindly put together a little video of the upcoming BlipBox 4CV. Thank you Martin! The 4CV model features (you might have guessed) 4 individually assignable CV / Gate outputs. That’s it for now.

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BlipBox at SchneidersLaden

Posted on September 20, 2011 by mars

The famous SchneidersLaden in Berlin is now selling the BlipBox. Get ‘em while they’re hot!

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We’re Going to the Maker Faire

Posted on August 31, 2011 by mars

The BlipBox will be at the Brighton Maker Faire this weekend, for a day of sea, sun (well maybe) and geekery! Not sure what to show yet, but we’ve got a table and will fill it with fun stuff. So … Continue reading →

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Ship, Shipping, Shipped

Posted on August 31, 2011 by mars

Slowly and with deliberation the BlipBoxes are being packed up and shipped out, at the speed at which they are built. Each device is handmade in Hackney, London, with the same high standards applied to every step of the process. … Continue reading →

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BlipZones Screenshots

Posted on August 23, 2011 by mars

I’ve been working hard on getting a full featured BlipZones app ready. And it is! Full-featured and ready! Screenshots attached. BlipZones lets you split the BlipBox screen into zones, and each zone can be configured as a virtual slider or … Continue reading →

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BlipBoxes Available!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by mars

The first production run BlipBoxes are now available for sale! The ‘boxes come configured as ready-to-use MIDI / USB controllers with a full set of presets. Custom presets can be created using the new BlipZones application. And writing Processing sketches … Continue reading →

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BlipOS Release 1.0

Posted on July 25, 2011 by mars

This is our first official release of BlipOS, the BlipBox firmware. Features include: double buffered LED display tap, double tap, drag gesture recognition ASCII pixelfont MIDI zone support BlipZones The new MIDI zones are pretty nifty. Using a configuration application, … Continue reading →

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