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24. January 2025

ROLI Piano: Illuminating Expression with Four Dimensions of Touch

ROLI, the innovators behind expressive digital instruments, unveil their latest creation: the ROLI Piano. This walkthrough, led by ROLI’s own sound designer Marcus, dives deep into the instrument’s tactile hardware, vibrant key illumination, and the sophisticated digital architecture that powers its four dimensions of expression. From per-key pitch bend and polyphonic aftertouch to seamless integration with ROLI Studio and Airwave, the ROLI Piano is positioned as a next-generation controller for musicians craving nuance and creative flexibility. We explore how its design and bundled software aim to transform both performance and composition workflows.

ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano, ROLI Studio

5. January 2025

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI Airwave: Unlocking Spatial Expression in Ableton Live

ROLI, renowned for its expressive controllers, dives into the world of spatial performance with Airwave—a hand-tracking system designed to inject real-time nuance into Ableton Live sessions. In this official walkthrough, ROLI sound designer Marcus Levy-Chance demonstrates how Airwave’s five Dimensions of Air can be mapped to everything from arpeggiator rates to plugin parameters, all within a DAW-centric workflow. The focus is on practical integration: mapping gestures, recording automation, and editing expressive curves after the fact. If you’re curious about how digital gesture control can transform your production and performance workflow, this video offers a clear, hands-on look at Airwave’s creative

Ableton Live, Arturia Pigments, Baby Audio Transit 2, Output Exhale, Phase Plant, ROLI Airwave

7. December 2024

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI Airwave: Spatial Expression for the Modern Controllerist

ROLI’s Airwave is not your average MIDI controller. In this official walkthrough, ROLI’s Sound Design & Innovation Manager, Marcus Levy-Chance, demonstrates how Airwave leverages dual infrared cameras and advanced hand tracking to turn gestures into expressive sound control. The video walks through hardware setup, the full suite of Air Gestures, and how Airwave integrates with both ROLI’s own instruments and third-party MIDI gear. For anyone interested in spatial control, MPE workflows, or simply adding a new dimension to their performance rig, this is a deep dive into the architecture and creative potential of Airwave.

ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano M, ROLI Seaboard

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