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5. December 2025

LYRA

ROLI’s Piano M Hits the Streets: Urban Beatmaking Reimagined

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ROLI’s Piano M Hits the Streets: Urban Beatmaking Reimagined

ROLI, a pioneer in expressive digital instruments, takes its Piano M into the heart of New York City with ARIatHOME, blending portable music technology with spontaneous street creativity. This official video explores how the Piano M empowers dynamic, on-the-fly beatmaking in unpredictable environments, highlighting its integration into live streaming and collaborative jams. As Ari navigates the city’s energy, the Piano M’s design and workflow flexibility shine, inviting both seasoned musicians and curious passersby to join the musical adventure. The result is a compelling look at how digital instruments can transform public spaces into collaborative studios.

15. October 2025

LYRA

ROLI Airwave: Redefining Expressive Control in the Digital Studio

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ROLI Airwave: Redefining Expressive Control in the Digital Studio

ROLI’s Airwave lands as a bold new entry in the world of expressive MIDI controllers, promising to bridge the gap between physical gesture and digital sound. In this official quick start guide, ROLI’s own Marcus walks viewers through every step—from unboxing to advanced setup—while highlighting the Airwave’s six-dimensional hand-tracking and seamless integration with both ROLI’s own software and third-party DAWs. As expected from ROLI, the focus is on unlocking nuanced, real-time control over sound, whether you’re a studio producer, DAWless performer, or hybrid workflow enthusiast. The video offers a clear, architecturally-minded look at how Airwave’s digital infrastructure translates into creative,

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7. December 2024

LYRA

ROLI Airwave: Spatial Expression for the Modern Controllerist

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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.

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