ROLI - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about ROLI? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
CYPHER2: An analogue-modelled sound design adventure into MPE from Fxpansion
09 Aug 2018 · The first synth to come out of Fxpansion since the ROLI merger and it's a doozy. CYPHER2 is a complex analogue modelled oscillating and modulating five-dimensional monster synth.
Moog and ROLI to launch Memorymoog and Seaboard ‘frankensynth’!
01 Apr 2018 · We've just received an image of a new synth apparently being built by ROLI and Moog, looking like a hybrid of the Memorymoog and the ROLI Seaboard! So, how much would you pay for this thing?
Is MIDI getting an upgrade at last? ADC pushes for MIDI HD
19 Nov 2017 · In February we ran an article called "MIDI sucks", and the net went (slightly) bonkers. At Audio Developers Conference 2017, a ROLI designer set out his ideas for the future of this ageing technology.
Black Friday: Where to get the best deals on hot gear!
10 Nov 2017 · Black Friday: a chance to snag some awesome gear at way below list price - if you know where to look. Check out our constantly updated list of best the deals on plug-ins and a bunch of other cool stuff.
Happy by Pharrell studiopack for the ROLI Noise app by new CCO
26 Oct 2017 · Pharrell Williams steps onto the board at ROLI as the Chief Creative Officer and we all get a free version of Happy to play with on our iPhones Noise app.
ROLI releases a “next generation” Lightpad: Welcome to Block M
29 Sep 2017 · The new Light Block M features added sensitivity, undulating tactile feedback and a deeper and thicker fingerable surface. Erm... this is a musical product right?
ROLI’s Equator MPE software synthesizer now available on its own
22 Aug 2017 · You no longer need to buy a ROLI Seaboard to enjoy the MPE showcase synthesizer Equator. In fact, you don't need an MPE keyboard either. It's available now for everyone.
Seaboard Block: The compact and affordable ROLI controller
08 Jun 2017 · You no longer need to be envious of those premium priced ROLI controllers. The Seaboard Block is 2 octaves of sensibly priced 5D control that can expand with other Blocks.
Superbooth 2017 Show Report: Why this is the most exciting music trade show on Earth
26 Apr 2017 · Here's a round-up of the cool things our resident synth specialist Robin Vincent found at the electronic music technology synth-fest that is Superbooth 2017.
ROLI Blocks Dashboard opens up control potential
08 Mar 2017 · The open beta of Blocks Dashboard lets you transform your fruity light-up blocky thing into a modular MIDI control surface. This could be good.
ROLI now include STROBE2 polysynth with all Seaboard controllers
01 Feb 2017 · Fresh from LA LA Land the ROLI Seaboard controllers now come with FXpansion's STROBE2 analogue modelling polysynth
Top 5 MIDI Controller keyboards of 2016
15 Dec 2016 · Our fingers need a decent way of injecting music into our DAW. Here's my pick of this year's MIDI Controller Keyboards that stood out for me.
ROLI says sorry for the Noise – with Seaboard 5D
15 Nov 2016 · ROLI scramble to undo the damage caused by their NOISE app losing features after the release of Blocks - and win a few admirers for their customer service in the process...
RISE module for Softube Modular gives CV control on ROLI keyboards
14 Nov 2016 · If you own a ROLI Seaboard RISE keyboard you can now route the 5 dimensions of touch into Softube's Modular virtual Eurorack via the RISE module.