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20. December 2025

LYRA

ROLI Airwave: 10 Wild Workflows for Expressive Control

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ROLI Airwave: 10 Wild Workflows for Expressive Control

ROLI, the London-based pioneers of expressive music tech, are back with the Airwave—a controller that promises to push MIDI expression into uncharted territory. In this official video, Sam Gutman demonstrates ten inventive ways the Airwave can transform keyboard performance, sound design, and even modular synth workflows. From gestural plugin control to dynamic audio processing and arpeggiator wizardry, the Airwave is positioned as a bridge between tactile play and digital flexibility. The presentation is packed with workflow ideas, a community challenge, and even a hint at exclusive features for ROLI’s Platinum members. Let’s break down what’s actually shown—and what it means

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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.

18. November 2025

LYRA

ROLI and Yamaha Montage M: Six Dimensions of Expression Meet Three Engines of Power

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ROLI and Yamaha Montage M: Six Dimensions of Expression Meet Three Engines of Power

When ROLI, the champions of multidimensional control, team up with Yamaha’s Montage M powerhouse, you know something architecturally fascinating is afoot. In this official walkthrough, sound designer Dom Sigalas demonstrates how the ROLI Airwave—an innovative touchless controller—unlocks new expressive depths in the Montage M’s formidable synth engines. The video focuses on exclusive, Airwave-optimized presets and reveals how intuitive gestures can transform orchestral, cinematic, and analog sounds into living, breathing performances. For anyone obsessed with workflow and digital instrument integration, this collaboration is a compelling case study in next-level interaction.

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23. October 2025

LYRA

ROLI Airwave and Seaboard 2: Sam Gutman’s Top 10 Sounds Unleashed

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ROLI Airwave and Seaboard 2: Sam Gutman’s Top 10 Sounds Unleashed

ROLI, the London-based innovator in expressive music tech, hands the spotlight to Sam Gutman as he dives into his top 10 favorite Airwave presets on the Seaboard 2. This video isn’t just a preset parade—it’s a showcase of how Airwave’s Air Dimensions interface transforms the Seaboard’s already fluid surface into a multidimensional playground for sound design. From ethereal choirs to dubstep basses and sparkling marimbas, Gutman demonstrates how each patch leverages gesture-based controls for dynamic, real-time expression. If you’re curious about how digital architecture and performance workflows intersect in ROLI’s latest ecosystem, this is a deep, hands-on look straight from

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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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15. October 2025

LYRA

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

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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

23. August 2025

LYRA

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

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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,

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