Making Waves: How we made the sounds of Seaboard RISE 2

video upload by ROLI

"Transcend your musical boundaries with RISE 2 and Equator2 — the mpe combo so rewarding and intuitive — it becomes a real instrument.

Seaboard RISE 2 is at the cutting edge of hardware design. The touch-responsive surface makes creating expressive electronic music more natural and enjoyable than ever before — so it’s no wonder it’s becoming a favorite instrument for artists all over the world.

But the technology that goes into the physical instrument is only half of the amazing story of the Seaboard. See how some of the world’s leading software developers and sound designers have helped to create the amazing synths and presets that make Seaboard RISE 2 the world’s most expressive keyboard."

Seaboard RISE 2: Logic Pro Walkthrough

video upload by ROLI

"Looking to make a track with your Seaboard RISE 2 in Apple's Logic Pro? Join producer De Ana in this in-depth tutorial and make infinitely expressive music in a MPE-compatible DAW.

From perfecting your MPE settings in Logic Pro to layering instruments, this walkthrough has you covered.

For an even more in-depth Seaboard RISE 2 walkthrough that covers setting up, 5D Touch, ROLI Dashboard, ROLI Studio, playing techniques and more, check out this film: [posted here]

▬▬ Contents ▬▬
0:00 — Introduction
0:16 — Starting in Logic Pro
0:45 — RISE 2 Settings
1:51 — Layering Instruments
3:39 — Final Tips"

Seaboard RISE 2: The Music of Hans Zimmer

video upload by ROLI

"Seaboard RISE 2 is as expressive as an entire orchestra — and maybe even more!

Watch ROLI’s very own MPE maestro Heen Wai put this to the test in a jaw-dropping new performance inspired by one of the greatest film composers of all time: Hans Zimmer.

As one of the earliest fans of the original Seaboard, this medley is a fitting tribute to Zimmer’s inescapably epic soundtracks, including Gladiator, Pirates Of The Caribbean, The Dark Knight (Batman), Interstellar, Sherlock Holmes and Dune.

The track is performed on Seaboard RISE 2, featuring SWAM Cello and Violin leads by Audio Modeling. The backing track was rearranged entirely with Equator2’s Orchestral Ensembles soundpack and Kontakt factory library percussion.

Read the full story: https://roli.com/stories/the-music-of...
Learn more about Orchestral Ensembles: https://roli.com/stories/craft-sweepi...

▬▬ Featured ▬▬
0:00 — Pirates Of The Caribbean
0:59 — Dune
2:21 — The Dark Knight
2:53 — Sherlock Holmes
3:41 — Gladiator
5:02 — Interstellar"

Seaboard RISE 2: Cubase Walkthrough

video upload by ROLI

"Looking to make a track with your Seaboard RISE 2 in Cubase? Join producer Venus Theory in this in-depth tutorial and make infinitely expressive music in an MPE-compatible DAW.

From perfecting your MPE settings in Cubase to layering pads, basslines and plucks, Venus Theory's walkthrough has you covered.

For an even more in-depth Seaboard RISE 2 walkthrough that covers setting up, 5D Touch, ROLI Dashboard, ROLI Studio, playing techniques and more, check out this film: [posted here]

▬▬ Contents ▬▬
0:00 — Introduction
0:35 — First Steps in Cubase
0:50 — Using Equator2
1:38 — Laying down tracks
2:10 — Adding pads
2:48 — Recording a bassline
3:17 — Adding plucks
4:06 — Outro"

Seaboard RISE 2 Tutorial: Create Infinitely Expressive Music

video upload by ROLI

"Looking to get started with your Seaboard RISE 2? Join producer Taetro in this in-depth walkthrough and make infinitely expressive music. From perfecting your MPE settings; to mastering 5D Touch; to recording tracks in your DAW, this deep dive has all you need to begin. You'll also learn how to get the most from your included ROLI Studio and Equator2 software.

▬▬ Contents ▬▬
0:00 — Introduction
0:37 — Getting Started
1:23 — Connecting and Charging
3:51 — 5D Touch
6:30 — Expressive Settings
9:20 — Touch Faders & Side Panel Controls
10:15 — ROLI Dashboard
13:49 — MIDI Mapping
21:55 — ROLI Studio
32:42 — Equator2
36:32 — Setting up RISE 2 in LIVE 11
37:07 — Playing Techniques
38:00 — Caring for your RISE 2"

Seaboard RISE 2: Introducing Semitone Legato

video upload by ROLI

"Semitone Legato is an inbuilt Seaboard RISE 2 feature that lets you create astonishingly expressive tracks. Toggle it on and off while playing different parts and presets on the Keywave2 surface — and unlock the full potential of an MPE instrument able to master any musical style.

WHAT IS SEMITONE LEGATO?

Semitone Legato is a RISE 2 setting perfect for playing luscious, fluid leads and shimmering vibrato. In this setting, pitchbend between each note — the Glide Dimension of Touch — is set to maximum. Make sure it's switched on if you're recording a richly expressive or microtonal part, such as a bowed-string instrument melody.

Semitone Legato is on by default when the Glide Fader is set to 100%. You can adjust it on the RISE 2 control panel, or within your included ROLI Dashboard software.

PLAYING WITHOUT SEMITONE LEGATO

For Seaboard parts where you need plenty of distinct tones and semitones — for instance a melody line with many chromatic notes or a jazzy chord accompaniment — it’s often better not to activate Semitone Legato. As the Glide Dimension of Touch is turned down, each keywave will behave closer to distinct keyboard or piano keys, with less sensitivity to gliding, vibrato gestures.

To turn Semitone Legato off or down, simply adjust the Glide Fader below 100% on the side panel or in ROLI Dashboard. Don’t forget, you can adjust Glide in real time with the side panel Touch Fader — even mid-performance.

Any musical style is possible with Seaboard RISE 2: https://bit.ly/semitonelegato"

Creating MPE Sounds on the OB-6 with Roli LUMI Keys (No Talking)

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"MPE is the most exciting advancement in instrument technology since the inception of MIDI and I've just got my hands on the Roli LUMI Keys Studio Edition to take control of the newly updated capabilities of the awesome and analog Sequential OB-6 synthesizer.

Featuring per-note pitchbend and poly-aftertouch, the LUMI Keys makes for an incredibly expressive playing experience and brings the synth into completely new territories. It's an extremely satisfying way to enjoy the sounds of the OB-6 and something I hope you'll enjoy as I build up some patches from an initialized tone, going from basic to bonkers.

No talking or time-wasting, just pure sound design and exploration.

Roli LUMI Keys is first keyboard controller offering per-key pitchbend and polyphonic aftertouch, plus whole-key illumination for scales, performance, and composing.

Per-key pitchbend and polyphonic aftertouch
Whole-key illumination
Expandability through magnetic connectors
ROLI Studio software suite
DS5.5 sized keys
Compact and easily transportable

Its seriously a great tool for taking control in and out of the studio."

SynthPlex 2022 - Embodme Erae Multi-touch controller

video upload by sonicstate

"The Erae Touch from Embodme has slipped under our radar somewhat, as we've not seen it in the flesh before. We had a look at the unit at Synthplex and saw that there are some pretty cool features, using the large backlit control surface for some nifty interface chops. They've also managed to get the response time right down that makes it possible to trigger the completely configurable playing surface with sticks.

It puts us in mind of the Jazz Mutant Lemur crossed with the Roli blocks. Its fully MPE compatible and has an editor enabling user configurations aplenty.

Its in production and can be found at https://www.embodme.com/erae-product-... for order (3 weeks lead time). Price €700"

Also see this previous post.

Futuresonus Parva 2010 Black

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via this auction

It's hard to believe it's already been 12 years. You can find some demos in previous posts here.

"Parva by Futuresonus is an 8-voice digitally-controlled analog multi-timbral MPE-compatible polyphonic synthesizer. combining the warmth and fullness of true analog synthesis with the power, convenience and connectivity provided by a digital brain, Parva represents a huge step forward for desktop synthesizers. inside Parva are eight voice cards, each its own complete analog synthesizer, loaded with a plethora of incredible features:

3 digitally-controlled analog oscillators with a +/-5 octave range, hard sync and choice of triangle, variable-width sawtooth, and PWM waveforms
4 ADSR envelopes with choice of exponential and linear modes and looping option
4 LFOs with key-synced and free-running options and a wide variety of waveshapes including sine, saw, triangle, square, random and even stepped shapes
dual VCFs with 12 and 24dB LPF and HPF modes, a 12 dB BPF mode, self-oscillation and filter FM
to be clear - each voice has all the features listed above, and because Parva is multitimbral it's possible to distribute its 8 voices as desired across multiple patches simultaneously. on top of that, Parva is one of the very few hardware synthesizers to offer full MPE support. hook up a Linnstrument, Continuum, Sensel Morph or Roli Seaboard to unlock the incredible potential of per-voice velocity, pitch bend, pressure and modulation - and put it all to work just as you'd like with the Parva's 40-point internal modulation routing matrix!

in addition to its robust analog synthesis engine, Parva's hardware is geared towards maximum power and flexibility with minimum effort. Parva's main outputs and headphone output make simple L/R stereo synthesis a breeze, but each voice also has its own stereo 1/4" TRS line level output, enabling independent recording and effects processing of any or all of Parva's eight voices! the USB type B port makes connection to a computer host easy while standard 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O ports enable connection with controllers old and new. Parva's USB type A host port - a first among analog synthesizers! - enables direct support for USB MIDI controller connection. no more running power this way and signals that way. just plug and play!"

Equator2 performance: Introducing Granular Foley

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Download Granular Foley: https://bit.ly/granular_foley
Download Equator2: https://roli.com/products/software/eq...

Soundpack designer: Rozz3r (Rory Dow)
Performance by @SyntheticEpiphany. Recorded and performed with Equator2, LUMI Keys Studio Edition, Seaboard RISE and Roland JD-XA.

Forge phenomenal soundscapes with Granular Foley, a collection of samples processed through Equator2’s extraordinary granular engine. A must-have for cinematic and atmospheric productions, this soundpack features field recordings of natural ambience, machinery and radio chatter — all transformed into alien textures, metallic hits, moody tones, and bizarre organic instruments that defy categorization.

Includes: 30 x MPE and 30 x Standard MIDI Presets

Audiovisual Piano Jam (iPad + Roli Lightpad Block)

video upload by Perplex On

"Playing some piano sequences using #roliblocks #lightpad loaded with #pressurecafe script which sends notes to the iPad loaded with #purepiano and #decentsampler and a few fx. The same midi notes are used to trigger the visuals made with #visualsynthesizer @Imaginando using my preset 'Blinds' that comes with the recent Retina Refill preset pack."

Super 6 - MPE, Delay Freeze, Low-Fi Waveforms

video upload by UDO Audio

"Here's Hazel Mills giving us a very informative demonstration on some of the new features within the firmware relase v0.52. We hope this gives you a bit more information so you can get stuck in at home with your own Super 6!

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - MPE
01:45 - Delay Freeze
03:11 - Low-Fi Waveform Pack
04:25 - Outro"

Super 6 - Connecting a Roli MPE controller

Super 6 - Connecting a Linnstrument MPE controller

Chordset - LDM ROLI Blocks Novation Circuit Pack

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"The LDM ROLI Blocks Novation Circuit Pack consists of 7 unique custom-built Roli Lightpad M apps designed to expand the control and possibilities of the Novation Circuit. Play samples chromatically, do some fingerdrumming, or bring full tactile control of Synth Macros using Aftertouch and Slide! The pack also includes a Circuit pack with 64 specially designed patches and samples to demonstrate the power of the apps.

These 7 custom-built Roli Lightpad M apps have been created to open up a whole new level of functionality and incredible tactile control of synth parameters of the Novation Circuit.

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A Friday night soundscape

video upload by junklight

"Not much time for making music at the moment but I've slowly been refining my setup while I have the odd minute. Ditched Roli and went the way I should have gone in the first place.... MPE really unlocks the Argon 8 IMO (you can just see the keyboard in this shot - I've discovered stands as a way of maximising the small space in my studio). Also loving the Red Panda Particles 2- no idea what it's doing most of the time - I should read the manual again but it makes great noises!"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge: Soma Sax

video upload by SynthAddict

"Jamming along with fragmented sax riff samples - another 1 take wonder :-)

Dreadbox Erebus v2, ROLI Seaboard Rise + Equator, Roland SP-404 (original), Boss RC-505, Arturia Keystep 37, Boss M10MX Mixer"

Introducing Seaboard RISE 2: Infinitely Expressive Keyboard

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Playlist:

Introducing Seaboard RISE 2: Infinitely Expressive Keyboard
Seaboard RISE 2: Set your music free with 5D Touch
Seaboard RISE 2: Any instrument is possible
Getting started with ROLI Connect

"Discover infinite possibilities with Seaboard RISE 2, a keyboard designed for limitless exploration of sound. Re-engineered from the multi-award-winning original to be more intuitive and powerful than ever before, RISE 2 is the new pinnacle of electronic musical expression.

Seaboard RISE 2 stock is limited and will be released in batches. Preorder today to avoid disappointment.

What's new with Seaboard RISE 2?

— A new Keywave2 playing surface featuring a refined shape and precision frets — designed to be more intuitive and effortlessly expressive for piano and keyboard players than ever before.

— A more powerful and versatile suite of included software, including the world's leading MPE synth Equator2 (worth $249), featuring 1400+ world-class presets. Ableton Live Lite, ROLI Studio are also included.

— A head-turning, burnished Platinum Blue aluminum chassis, part of a premium build fine-tuned for maximum durability.

— Expanded compatibility with other instruments and hardware with MIDI Port and USB-C.

— A next-generation version of ROLI Dashboard, featuring enhanced 5D visualizers to customize your settings to perfection.

Find out more about what's new here: https://roli.com/stories/seaboard-ris...

Music and performance by Marco Parisi: https://www.instagram.com/marcoparisi/"

A Legend Returns: Join The Seaboard Reveal

video upload by ROLI

"Coming March 2022. Join the reveal: https://bit.ly/3B8IZLi

A Legend returns. Better than ever before.

An iconic instrument that revolutionized music-making forever. Now reimagined, refined and re-engineered for ultimate musical expression. Be the first to experience the next generation of Seaboard."

#Jamuary2022 | Day 19 | Endorphin.es Spaceship Jam

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"On day 16 I did a jam with Roli Blocks. Today I'll connect the Seaboard to the Shuttle Control for a dark triphop jam. Endorphin.es recently changed their panels to a more professional style, which means we have to say goodbye to the aliens, abducted cows, airplane terminology and space travel. Personally I loved those but I can understand Andreas and Julia like to take their brand to the next level. Love you guys, but I am going to dearly miss the alien with the Salvador Dali mustache. Fortunately, a new panel doesn't change the sound. It can still rip space apart and make wormholes."

#Jamuary2022 | Day 16 | #ROLI Blocks

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I wanted to do this yesterday, but had to recharge the set. The ROLI Blocks is an innovative set of midi controllers with midi polyphonic expression and a super cool UI. You can use a very useful iPad app when you're on the move, and use the blocks as midi expressiion controllers in your DAW. With the right eurorack interface, you can also drive your modular patches with five dimensions of CV control. This video is about the Blocks, I'll try to connect it to the modular probably in the coming week. I am expecting the new Lumi Keys block in April.

I got this set way before I got into modular so it's not used very often. But #Jamuary2022 is a great excuse to jam with everything that's lying around."

Moog Animoog Z, UNO Synth Pro - Friday Fun Synth Jam

video upload by sonicstate

"Moog recently released the new Animoog Z for iOS/ Mac OS - the new 8 slot wavetable synth is a freemium download ($9.99 to unlock for editing) and additional sound packs via the store.

We are running that on the M1 Macbook Pro (see review) as a desktop app and using the ROLI Seaboard Block plus a Novation LaunchControl to map a few CCs. Added to that is the IK Uno Synth Pro (see our review) and the Dreadbox Hypnosis FX (also reviewed).
We hope this encourages you to hook up a few items and just have a play."