MORE ARTICLE WITH ROLI Piano

4. December 2025

Doctor Mix Gets Hands-On: ROLI Airwave’s Futuristic Flex

Doctor Mix dives headfirst into the ROLI Airwave, a hand-tracking MIDI controller that promises to drag your synth rig kicking and screaming into the future. Forget knobs and faders—this thing reads your gestures and turns them into musical mayhem. With Doctor Mix’s trademark enthusiasm (and a bit of showmanship), we get a no-holds-barred demo of what happens when you let your hands do the talking. Is it a gimmick, or is it the next big thing for live electronic performance? Strap in, because this ride is anything but subtle.

Korg microKEY, ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano

21. November 2025

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Sanjay C

Sanjay C Goes Galactic: ROLI Airwave & Piano Unleashed

Dive into Sanjay C’s exploration of ROLI’s futuristic Airwave and Piano setup. Harnessing the power of the air for musical expression, this is innovation at its finest. Forget mod wheels; welcome to the world of hand gestures and infrared magic. Perfect for those ready to push the boundaries of performance.

Omnisphere, ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano, Serum

15. October 2025

LYRA

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ROLI Piano: Expressive Control Meets Digital Workflow – A Deep Dive with ROLI

ROLI, the London-based innovator behind the Seaboard and LUMI, steps into the spotlight once again with the ROLI Piano—a digital instrument designed to bridge expressive performance and modern DAW integration. In their latest quick start guide, ROLI’s own Marcus walks through the unboxing, setup, and the first steps into a world of illuminated keys, polyphonic aftertouch, and Bluetooth connectivity. This isn’t just another MIDI controller: it’s a statement on how digital architecture and user interface can empower creative workflows. We take a close look at the features, software integration, and performance tools that set the ROLI Piano apart, while noting

ROLI Piano

23. August 2025

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI’s Expressive Workflow: Gnarly Flips Naruto with ROLI Piano and Equator2

In this video, ROLI teams up with London-based producer and finger drummer Gnarly to reimagine the iconic Naruto track “Grief and Sorrow” using the ROLI Piano. The session dives deep into layering cinematic strings and plucked textures from Equator2, integrating sub-bass in Ableton Live, and sculpting the groove with Maschine’s drums and chopped samples. ROLI’s signature focus on expressive, touch-driven control is front and center, as Gnarly demonstrates how hardware and software can interact seamlessly to turn inspiration into a fully realized beat. For anyone curious about how digital instruments and DAW workflows can fuse anime nostalgia with modern production,

Ableton Live, Equator2, Maschine+, ROLI Piano, Serum 2

24. January 2025

LYRA

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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