We say...
A very cool, inexpensive MIDI controller with recording and looping functions - the perfect partner for Ellitone's Lofi digital synth!
Manufacturer's description
The Ellitone NotePad is the second entry into the fn_block ("function block") series of inexpensive modular musical devices. The NotePad is a small handheld MIDI controller that is fun and easy to use. Designed to be compatible with the fn_block 01 digital synthesizer, the NotePad is also highly compatible with external gear and DAWs that accept incoming MIDI.
Key features
- 12 touch-activated note keys
- 12 selectable musical scales
- 5 octave range
- Transpose function
- Select midi output channel 1-12
- Record/loop/layer function
- USB-C powered
- Comes fully assembled!
Select between 12 different musical scales to get started (hold down the “scale” button and tap any of the 12 touch note keys to select a scale). Play notes one at a time to create melody or hold down multiple notes at the same time to create chords. The built-in musical scales ensure that any notes you play will sound great together!
Included musical scales
- Chromatic
- Major 1
- Major 2
- Minor 1
- Phrygian
- Nature (handpan drum scale)
- Akebono
- Enigma (handpan drum scale)
- Pentatonic
- Hutsul
- Lydian
- Tonus
The NotePad also includes record and loop functionality. Press the “mode” button to switch into record mode and then start playing notes. The record LED will light up when recording is active. Record musical MIDI passages up to 30 seconds in length, or 50 notes in length (whichever comes first). When you are done recording your musical MIDI passage, press the “end” button to stop your recording. Your recorded MIDI passage will now begin playback.
Want to add notes on top of what you just recorded? No problem, simply play additional notes during playback to layer them onto the existing loop! Want to shorten your musical passage loop? Simply press “end” whenever you like during playback to create a new endpoint for your loop. You can also change the scale, octave, and transposition of your recorded passage for new variations. Lots of fun to be had!
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
A very cool, inexpensive MIDI controller with recording and looping functions - the perfect partner for Ellitone's Lofi digital synth!
Manufacturer's description
The Ellitone NotePad is the second entry into the fn_block ("function block") series of inexpensive modular musical devices. The NotePad is a small handheld MIDI controller that is fun and easy to use. Designed to be compatible with the fn_block 01 digital synthesizer, the NotePad is also highly compatible with external gear and DAWs that accept incoming MIDI.
Key features
- 12 touch-activated note keys
- 12 selectable musical scales
- 5 octave range
- Transpose function
- Select midi output channel 1-12
- Record/loop/layer function
- USB-C powered
- Comes fully assembled!
Select between 12 different musical scales to get started (hold down the “scale” button and tap any of the 12 touch note keys to select a scale). Play notes one at a time to create melody or hold down multiple notes at the same time to create chords. The built-in musical scales ensure that any notes you play will sound great together!
Included musical scales
- Chromatic
- Major 1
- Major 2
- Minor 1
- Phrygian
- Nature (handpan drum scale)
- Akebono
- Enigma (handpan drum scale)
- Pentatonic
- Hutsul
- Lydian
- Tonus
The NotePad also includes record and loop functionality. Press the “mode” button to switch into record mode and then start playing notes. The record LED will light up when recording is active. Record musical MIDI passages up to 30 seconds in length, or 50 notes in length (whichever comes first). When you are done recording your musical MIDI passage, press the “end” button to stop your recording. Your recorded MIDI passage will now begin playback.
Want to add notes on top of what you just recorded? No problem, simply play additional notes during playback to layer them onto the existing loop! Want to shorten your musical passage loop? Simply press “end” whenever you like during playback to create a new endpoint for your loop. You can also change the scale, octave, and transposition of your recorded passage for new variations. Lots of fun to be had!
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
