Musical instrument manufacturer ROLI has launched the latest version of its high-tech keyboard: the Seaboard RISE 2. It is now even easier to play.
Introducing Seaboard RISE 2: Infinitely Expressive Keyboard
According to ROLI, the RISE 2 will be made from a "blue anodized aluminum chassis" and the keys will be made from the new Keywave2 playing surface. Other changes include better compatibility with other musical instruments and a software suite of first-party and third-party apps.
If you’re unfamiliar with ROLI’s design style, the RISE 2 keyless keyboard might surprise you. The smooth playing surface allows musicians to blend notes and chords, but older models made this difficult because there were no clear indicators. The RISE 2 now features the Keywave2 surface, which adds fret lines and raised edges to solve this problem, and that anodized aluminum makes the RISE 2 more durable against wear and tear for longer playing.
On the keyboard side, there are new USB-C, MIDI, and pedal outputs, which you can use to connect to other electronic instruments or devices. The software suite includes ROLI’s Equator2 MPE synth, Studio app, and Ableton Live Lite. Musicians can use Live Lite to produce new tracks, then bring the files into ROLI’s apps to add new effects and sounds from over 1,400 preset libraries.
